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High Court bars Tuju arrest with KSh200,000 bond amid self-abduction probe

March 24, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Kenya's High Court granted former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju a KSh200,000 anticipatory bond on March 24, 2026, preventing police arrest during investigations into claims he staged his own abduction. This follows his March 23 detention after resurfacing from a 36-hour disappearance, during which his health deteriorated, leading to ICU admission.

Gachagua defends inheritance of brother's estate amid family dispute

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected claims that he irregularly inherited his late brother Nderitu Gachagua's wealth, insisting the process was legal and court-sanctioned eight years ago. The family of the late Nyeri Governor petitioned President William Ruto for intervention on March 23, alleging fraud and forgery. Gachagua described the renewed dispute as politically motivated.

Sheria Mtaani refuses to drop NTSA instant fines case despite suspension

March 28, 2026 Reported by AI

Lobby group Sheria Mtaani will not withdraw its High Court petition challenging the NTSA instant fines system, despite the authority's suspension of the programme. Lawyer Danstan Omari stated that NTSA has failed to address core legal issues in the rollout.

Crime

Vicente Jasso convicted of murdering ex-girlfriend Melanie Camacho

Africa

Malindi high court reduces defilement sentence using child's testimony

Crime

Wyoming son charged with father's murder claims self-defense

Bamberg court dismisses consumer group's suit against Netto app discounts

Bamberg Higher Regional Court has dismissed the lawsuit by the Federation of German Consumer Organisations against Netto Marken-Discount's extra app discounts. The court found no discrimination against the elderly or children. No revision was permitted.

‘Cat’ Matlala’s lawyer accuses state of not disclosing evidence

March 18, 2026 Reported by AI

Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and four co-accused appeared in Johannesburg High Court on charges of attempted murder. Their lawyer, Annelene van der Heever, accused the state of withholding requested affidavits and cellphone evidence. The case was postponed to May 7.

Trial over hit neighbor ends surprisingly

In Bad Segeberg, a woman faced trial for bodily injury after allegedly hitting a neighbor with her car on the knee during a dispute. The accused and the witness provided completely different accounts of the incident. Surprisingly, the parties embraced each other.