Nairobi Law Monthly

Three months after Raila Odinga’s death, ODM is deep in a succession battle. Will it survive? Get exclusive analysis in the Feb 2026 issue of @NLM_Magazine: epaper.nairobilawmonthly.com.

Top Kenyan golfer Njoroge Kibugu has received KSh5 million from William Ruto, fulfilling a pledge made after his stellar performance at the Magical Kenya Open in February. nairobilawmonthly.com/govt-rewards-g…

30 young creatives from across Africa and the diaspora have been selected for a new pan-African storytelling residency in Morocco. Chosen from 1,900 applicants, they will take part in workshops and mentorship from March 23 to 28, 2026 to develop and share fresh African narratives. nairobilawmonthly.com/pan-african-st…

One person has died and several others were injured after a building under construction partially collapsed in Westlands, Nairobi on Wednesday night. Police say all workers have been accounted for as investigations into the cause get underway. nairobilawmonthly.com/one-dead-sever…

The Kenya Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall from Thursday through the weekend. Residents are advised to stay alert as flooding is possible.

Raphael Tuju’s long-running loan dispute has escalated into a dramatic property battle stretching from London courts to Nairobi. A High Court ruling declining to stop the auction of prime Karen properties could allow lenders to recover billions of shillings. nairobilawmonthly.com/tuju-fights-to…

Russia’s Africa Corps markets itself as a solution to Africa’s security crises. But in places like Mali and Burkina Faso, violence has increased and stability remains elusive. The real question: are these partnerships solving problems or deepening them? nairobilawmonthly.com/russian-mercen…

More than 3.3 million people in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions face starvation as the drought crisis deepens, the Kenya Red Cross says. Over 200,000 children are battling severe acute malnutrition. nairobilawmonthly.com/over-3-3-milli…

Iran moves to name a new supreme leader after Ali Khamenei was killed in a U.S.–Israeli strike on Tehran last week. The Assembly of Experts says the selection process is now underway. nairobilawmonthly.com/iran-moves-to-…

The Environment and Land Court has upheld preservation orders stopping private developers and others from transacting with public land in Parklands, Nairobi, as EACC investigations continue. The case will be mentioned again on March 16. nairobilawmonthly.com/court-upholds-…

KRA has introduced body-worn cameras for customs and enforcement officers at JKIA, saying the technology will strengthen border security, improve accountability and help combat illicit trade. nairobilawmonthly.com/kra-deploys-bo…

Police, Prisons and NYS officers are set for higher salaries as the government rolls out the final phase of a three-year pay review aimed at improving welfare, morale and service delivery. nairobilawmonthly.com/big-pay-boost-…

Police, Prisons and NYS officers are set for higher salaries as the government rolls out the final phase of a three-year pay review aimed at improving welfare, morale and service delivery. nairobilawmonthly.com/big-pay-boost-…

A newly published history of Egerton University is rewriting the institution’s founding story, arguing it was a colonial government initiative rather than the personal project of Lord Maurice Egerton. nairobilawmonthly.com/new-book-rewri…

DPP proposes a tough prison and probation sentence for Shakahola convict Enos Amanya alias Haleluya. The 11-year hybrid term aims to combine rehabilitation with accountability, while heavier sentences await church leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and accomplices. nairobilawmonthly.com/dpp-seeks-11-y…

Kenya has been hit by a rotavirus vaccine supply delay after global production disruptions. The Ministry of Health says the country has only about 4,000 doses left, less than a month’s stock, with the next shipment expected by the end of April. nairobilawmonthly.com/kenya-hit-by-r…

With global demand for EVs, AI tech and green energy soaring, Africa’s minerals are more strategic than ever. The Lobito Corridor is helping Zambia, the DRC and Angola move resources faster to global markets while capturing more value. nairobilawmonthly.com/what-is-the-lo…

Since the first #InternationalWomensDay in 1911, women have broken barriers in politics, business and society. Yet the glass ceiling remains too high for many. Why does progress still fall short of real equity? nairobilawmonthly.com/no-empowering-…

High Court declares Chepkoech Too the biological daughter of the late KANU MP Mark Too, ending a decade-long legal battle over her paternity and Sh7 billion inheritance. nairobilawmonthly.com/dna-confirms-w…

Pastor Paul Mackenzie and 7 others have been arraigned over the Kwa Binzaro massacre in Kilifi County. They face multiple murder and crimes against humanity charges. Court proceedings continue with 128 witnesses expected. nairobilawmonthly.com/mackenzie-7-co…

Iranian Ambassador to Kenya Ali Gholampour calls current Middle East conflict a ‘calculated distraction’ from the Epstein files, saying US and Israel’s actions aren’t linked to Iran’s nuclear programme.