Richard Koech
Richard Koech is a magistrate known for presiding over significant court cases in Kenya. He recently made headlines for granting a request for the cross-examination of a Directorate of Criminal Investigations officer in a high-profile terrorism-related case, which led to a dramatic walkout by state prosecutors.
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Senior Principal Magistrate Richard Koech presided over the arraignment of Stephen Juma Ndeda.
Third suspect charged in Sh100 million fraud and money laundering scheme
Kenya· 2025-11-28
Richard Koech was also informed that prosecutors were not ready for the cases.
Drop terror charges against youths, Maraga tells IngongaKenya· 2025-09-12
Principal Magistrate Richard Koech is set to make a ruling on the bail application next week.
Use of harsh laws against dissent will reverse hard-earned freedomKenya· 2025-08-02
Richard Koech is the Senior Principal Magistrate who presided over the case of the suspects charged with terrorism.
Mawego Police Station arson suspects charged with terrorismKenya· 2025-07-16
Magistrate Koech allowed a request by the MP’s lawyers to cross-examine the investigating officer.
DCI seeks further detention of MP, two others over Saba Saba protestsKenya· 2025-07-09
Magistrate Richard Koech granted a request for cross-examination in the case.
Drama as state prosecutors storm out of court in MP Mukunji caseKenya· 2025-07-09