Why Kenyan Officials Race to Secure Anticipatory Bail: Protecting Liberty, Not Shielding Graft

Anticipatory Bail

Anticipatory bail is a court-issued protection before arrest. The person fears arrest on non-bailable charges. He or she applies. The High Court reviews the facts. If the right to liberty risks being breached, the court grants protection. Prosecutors may continue investigations. They may charge the accused. Bail just ensures dignity and freedom until the court’s full … Read more

NYS Scandal Explained: Timeline, Key Players, Court Rulings, and New 2025 Probes

NYS Scandal Explained

The NYS scandal remains one of Kenya’s most shocking tales of theft, collusion, and abuse of public office. From mysterious additions of zeros inside IFMIS to fresh 2025 probes, the story keeps twisting. Nearly a decade later, the scandal still dominates conversations about corruption, accountability, and justice in Kenya. What Sparked the NYS Scandal? The National Youth … Read more

Concubines and ‘Side Chicks’ Cannot Get Any Share of Matrimonial Property in Kenya. This is WHY.

Matrimonial Property

Kenya’s stance on matrimonial property is clear: only legally recognized spouses—monogamous or polygamous—have rights to marital assets, not informal partners often referred to colloquially as “concubines” or “side chicks.” These relationships, while socially present, hold no legal weight in matters of matrimonial property division. Lawyer Danstan Omari recently explained this firmly, stating: “Concubines, those who come to … Read more