Diana Kavedza
KenyajudgeFemale5.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Diana Kavedza is a High Court judge in Kenya, known for her work in significant criminal cases. She recently ruled against Sarah Wairimu's bail application, citing the risk of witness intimidation as a critical factor in her decision to keep Wairimu in custody during the ongoing murder trial.
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Justice Diana Kavedza presided over the plea hearing of Kennedy Kalombote.
Kalombote pleads not guilty to murder of KNH patientKenya· 2026-07-28
High Court Judge Diana Kavedza heard the witnesses' accounts of the events.
How CCTV footage in Albert Ojwang murder was tampered withKenya· 2026-07-21
Witnesses painted to the High Court Judge Diana Kavedza the happenings of June 7 and 8.
It was murder, not suicide, DPP tells court as witnesses claim CCTV tamperingKenya· 2026-07-21Judge Diana Kavedza presided over the trial of Albert Ojwang.
Revealed: Albert Ojwang was tortured and strangled to deathKenya· 2026-07-20
Justice Diana Kavedza said the court requires more time to consider the prosecution's and defence's submissions.
Why Utumishi Girls minors have been denied bailKenya· 2026-07-01Justice Diana Kavedza of Kibera High Court ordered that the identities of the eight minors remain confidential throughout the proceedings.
High Court imposes strict reporting rules in Utumishi Girls murder trialKenya· 2026-07-01Diana Kavedza is the High Court Justice expected to consider the reports and issue further directions.
Court orders mental assessment for eight Utumishi Girls' murder suspectsKenya· 2026-06-27
Justice Diana Kavedza allowed Wairimu to access the residence under strict police escort.
Sarah Cohen visits home where husband's body was found in septic tankKenya· 2026-06-23
Justice Diana Kavedza dismissed applications made by Wairimu to nullify her murder trial.
DCI escorts Sarah Wairimu to Kitisuru home as Tob Cohen murder probe intensifiesKenya· 2026-06-22
Justice Diana Kavedza dismissed two applications in which Wairimu had sought to have the proceedings declared a mistrial.
Court dismisses Sarah Wairimu's bid to nullify Cohen murder trial over alleged biasKenya· 2026-02-27Lady Justice Diana Kavedza presided over the court hearing regarding the murder of MP Ong'ondo Were.
Court told how MP Ong'ondo Were was trailed by killersKenya· 2026-02-11
Justice Diana Kavedza scheduled the hearing dates for the murder trial and emphasized the urgency of the case.
Court sets hearing dates for Ojwang' murder trialKenya· 2026-01-27
Justice Diana Kavedza of Kibera High Court cleared the nurses accused of murder.
Court acquits four nurses over 2015 murder of cancer patient at KNHKenya· 2025-12-24
Justice Diana Kavedza presented a medical report regarding Kalombotole's fitness to stand trial.
KNH murders suspect Kalombotole fit for trial, court rulesKenya· 2025-09-30
Justice Diana Kavedza ruled to deny bail to the accused in the murder case of Albert Ojwang.
Court denies ex-OCS Talaam bail in blogger Ojwang murder caseKenya· 2025-09-30
High Court Judge Diana Kavedza heard the testimonies in the trial of Ahmed Rashid.
Ahmed Rashid trial: Firearm examiner fails to link gun to Eastleigh killingsKenya· 2025-08-20
High Court Judge Diana Kavedza ruled that vehicles used in tax evasion become State assets upon conviction.
Vehicles used to smuggle goods to be handed to the State, says judgeKenya· 2025-08-19
Justice Kavedza ordered the Inspector General of Police to ensure the officers appear in court.
Police skip court in trial of 'killer' Pangani officerKenya· 2025-07-29
High Court Judge Diana Kavedza said the court was persuaded that the singer’s freedom was under imminent threat.
Samidoh moves to court to block arrest upon return from US tourKenya· 2025-07-25
High Court Judge Diana Kavedza revealed details about the locked room during the trial.
Locked room deepens mystery of Tob Cohen's murderKenya· 2025-07-09Justice Diana Kavedza issued the order for the hearing regarding the prosecution of DIG Lagat.
Court sets hearing date for case seeking prosecution of DIG LagatKenya· 2025-07-02
Lady Justice Diana Kavedza presided over the case regarding the bail of the accused officers.
DPP opposes bail for officers linked to Ojwang's murderKenya· 2025-06-24
Diana Kavedza is the High Court Judge who rejected the accused's petition to halt the proceedings.
Directors, surgeon face manslaughter charges over Lucy Wambui's liposuction deathKenya· 2025-04-03
High Court Judge Diana Kavedza was informed about the evidence against the accused.
DPP urges court to convict two suspects indicted for Dusit D2 terror attackKenya· 2025-03-27
Justice Diana Kavedza granted Kigunzu's release on bond pending trial.
Inside biggest drug empire: the rise and fall of Mathee wa NgaraKenya· 2025-03-08
Justice Diana Kavedza stated that Wairimu would remain at the Lang’ata Women’s Prison until two protected prosecution witnesses have testified.
Sarah Wairimu to stay in custody after court denies bail in Cohen's murder caseKenya· 2025-02-19
Justice Diana Kavedza ruled that Wairimu would remain in custody until key witnesses testify.
Court denies Sarah Wairimu bail over witness intimidation claimsKenya· 2025-02-18