The Chief Justice Martha Koome has officially designated four key Magistrates’ Courts as specialized centers for handling high-level drug trafficking cases according to Gazette Notices published on January 16, 2026. According to Gazette Notice No. 387, courts will now have the specific mandate to hear and determine cases involving the possession and trafficking of narcotic
A major reorganization of the country’s top security organ is reportedly on the horizon, with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin expected to exit their roles in a looming reshuffle. The fate of the two top security bosses now hangs in the balance as they attain the
The High Court in Nakuru has issued a conservatory order stopping all public entities from hiring or paying private law firms for legal services. The ruling, issued by the Nakuru Law Court under case number HCCHRPET/E001/2026, targets the common practice of government departments outsourcing legal work despite having a robust internal staff of state-mandated lawyers.