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In this book of gloom and darkness the author screams against injustices and oppression meted out to the underprivileged members of society.

Unlock the Truth: Corruption Exposed in Nairobi Law Monthly May Edition! In this month’s issue, we delve into the heart of the battle against corruption gripping our nation. Despite the relentless efforts of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, doubts linger in the public consciousness about whether justice will prevail. Big names are under the microscope, accused of diverting precious public funds and resources for personal gain. But will this drama culminate in convictions? Join us as we dissect the intricate web of corruption, exploring the challenges faced by both the agency and the courts in their pursuit of high crime.…

By Kiptanui Cherono Children of a former medical doctor in Eldoret are embroiled in a vicious court battle over control of their late father’s Sh700 million estate, which spans extensive properties across three counties. Siblings from the first and second wives of the late Vincent Kiprotich Komurgor have failed to agree on how to share his estate 20 years after his demise. The former medic had properties that included hundreds of acres of agricultural land and prime plots spread across Nandi, Uasin Gishu, and Kakamega counties. Siblings from the deceased’s two widows, Anne Kiprotich and Esther Cheboi, both also deceased…

By Newton Arori You are in fact very unlikely the get off in a criminal case by saying that you were drunk when you did it, or intoxicated by any other substance for that matter. Even though Section 13 of the Penal Code provides for intoxication as a defence to a criminal charge, the defence is extremely narrow in its application.  For starters, to successfully plead intoxication as a defence, your intoxicated state must not be voluntarily induced; it should maliciously induced by another person. Second, you must be so intoxicated as to be insane, or to be unable to…

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and his close ally, Mr Ousmane Sonko should avoid the curse that befell Kenya’s dynamic duo of the then President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, Dr William Ruto.

In the April edition of Nairobi Law Monthly Magazine, we delve into the ongoing debate surrounding capital punishment in the aftermath of the Jowie ruling. Judges and legal experts are grappling with the merits and downsides of this contentious issue, particularly in light of the verdict that found no significant difference between execution and life imprisonment. TO HANG OR NOT TO HANG? Get exclusive access to expert analysis on the ongoing capital punishment debate. Don’t miss out, Download Your Copy Now!” More reasons why you should download this month’s Nairobi Law Monthly Edition The latest edition of Nairobi Law Monthly…

The Parliament of Somalia has approved the introduction of a universal direct voting right and the transition to the presidential form of government, AFP news agency said on March 30. “Lawmakers of both chambers unanimously approve the amended articles of the Constitution,” House of the People Speaker Adan Mohamed Nuur Madobe said. The amendments are expected to be implemented during the next regional elections, scheduled for June 30. The principle of the universal direct voting right was cancelled after Siad Barre came into power in 1969; after he was deposed in 1991, the political system in Somalia was clan-based. The…

I still do not know exactly what to think, but as I observe the outpouring of tributes and as the hours ebb along, it is dawning on me just how profound this loss is and just how immense Rita’s impact truly was.

By Edina Amponsah – Dacosta In February 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) said southern Africa was suffering the deadliest regional outbreak of cholera in at least a decade. At the epicentre of the disaster were Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, where cholera cases went up more than four-fold between 2022 and 2023. Over 1,600 deaths were reported in the three countries. Already, 2024 is threatening to be another devastating year for cholera in the region as warmer weather and unusually heavy rains, and storms, have fuelled the disease’s spread. Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi have reported more than 13,000 cases of…

The United States has imposed sanctions on 16 entities and individuals linked to a network that raises and launders funds for the al-Shabaab terrorist group. In a statement released on Monday, March 11, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Faysal Yusuf Dini backs the terror group by way of financing its operations. According to OFAC, Yusuf, who works closely with Mohamed Jumale Ali Awale, also based in Kenya, uses Haleel Group and some of its leadership to coordinate investment projects and money laundering on behalf of Al-Shabaab. “This includes managing al-Shabaab funds laundered…