Author: LawSpectacle

Businessman Rajendra Shanghani recently testified in court regarding a disturbing encounter with debt collector Samuel Brian Yongo Otumba, during which he recorded Yongo making threats against his life. Appearing before Magistrate Peter Mutai, Rajendra recounted how Yongo not only threatened to kill him but also claimed that even the then-Governor Mike Sonko would be unable to assist him in this dire situation. To substantiate his claims, Rajendra produced a recording made on his iPhone 16, in which Yongo warned him to remain indoors, stating that he was coming for him. During the proceedings, videos of the alleged threats were presented…

Seth Mwabe Okwanyo, a 26-year-old who dropped out of Meru University, has been held for one day as investigations continue into his alleged involvement in a significant hacking incident. Okwanyo was taken into custody by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on August 30, 2025, at his home in Nairobi. He was subsequently brought before the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Milimani Law Courts under Miscellaneous Criminal Application No. E2362 of 2025. The application was initiated by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) through the Banking Fraud Investigation Unit (BFIU), which is actively examining the case.…

The Rise and Fall of Former Bungoma Governor: Charged With Sh 70M Fraud Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has appeared in an Anti-Corruption Court, where he pleaded not guilty to a series of charges against him. The allegations include engaging in fraudulent procurement practices, the acquisition and use of proceeds from criminal activities, and conflicts of interest. Wangamati is facing these charges alongside 18 co-defendants, all of whom have denied a total of 25 counts presented before Principal Magistrate Zipporah W. Gichana. The group is accused of receiving substantial sums of money from various counties across Kenya, including Kwale, Mombasa,…

A Milimani court has officially cleared city businessman Joseph Lendrix Waswa of involvement in the fraudulent gold scam valued at 400 million shillings. This decision was announced on September 3, 2025, by Milimani magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo, who emphasized that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) holds the authority to discontinue any legal proceedings at any stage. The ruling reflects the legal principle that allows the prosecution to withdraw from a case when deemed appropriate. In the court’s findings, it was noted that the DPP had communicated its position, indicating that the state, as the primary complainant, had no intention of…

During a session at Milimani Principal Magistrate’s Court, presided over by Magistrate Paul Mutai, it was revealed that a complaint had been filed by SBS Dunhill Group Limited, a company owned by prominent businessman Chris Obure. Inspector John Munjama, currently stationed at the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office in Kisumu, testified that the complaint pertained to the expiration of a lease. Obure alleged that he had been unlawfully evicted from Senteu Plaza in Kilimani on May 16, 2025, based on a court order that he claimed had not been stayed. Inspector Munjama, who previously worked with the Serious Crime…

Landlord Ann Wathatu Ngururi Accused of Violence, Extortion, and Criminal Impunity at Nanak House Tenants of Nanak House in Nairobi’s CBD are calling out their landlord Ann Wathatu Ngururi, trading as AVVA Limited, for unleashing terror, defying court orders, and running what they describe as an outright criminal enterprise in the name of rent collection. A Pattern of Intimidation and Extortion For over two decades, businesses operated peacefully inside Nanak House. But since Ngururi took over management in September 2024, tenants say the building has become a war zone. * Rent was hiked overnight from KSh 150,000 to KSh 600,000…

Qamar Salad Abdi and Ifrah Ali Jeyte appeared before Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi, where they both denied the charges brought against them. The court was informed that on August 28, 2025, in the Kilimani Subcounty, the two individuals, along with others not present in court, were discovered in possession of a significant amount of cash, specifically numerous bundles of 100 USD bills. The total amount seized was reported to be USD 560,000, which is equivalent to approximately Sh 70,000,000, raising serious concerns regarding the legality of their possession. During the proceedings, their attorney, Mohamed Noor, made a plea for the court…

In a significant operation aimed at curbing a recent wave of muggings in Nairobi City Centre, law enforcement officials have apprehended at least 80 suspects. The arrests took place on Wednesday as part of a concerted effort to dismantle a new gang that has been terrorizing the area. Authorities have indicated that this initiative will persist over the coming days to ensure the complete eradication of the criminal group. Among those arrested, some individuals are reportedly street children who have resorted to using human waste as a means to intimidate and rob their victims, highlighting the desperate measures employed by…

A court in Nairobi has mandated that Elius Kemboi Korir, a former head of a non-governmental organization facing charges related to a Sh 17 million fraud case, must appear in person for the upcoming hearing. During a recent session presided over by Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi, it was noted that Korir was absent from the proceedings. Consequently, the magistrate scheduled his appearance for September 14, 2025, to ensure his participation in the legal process. The charges against Korir stem from incidents that occurred between August 2022 and September 12, 2022, in the Nairobi area, where he allegedly conspired with others to…

Kenya is set to pursue their second victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying series as they host Gambia at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi on September 5, 2025, with the match scheduled to kick off at 3 PM CAT. In Group F, the standings have been largely influenced by the strong performances of the West African teams, with Ivory Coast leading the group with 16 points, closely followed by Gabon with 15 points. This leaves the remaining teams—Burundi with 10 points, Kenya with 6 points, Gambia with 4 points, and Seychelles yet to score—scrambling for crucial…