Family struggles to repatriate kin's body from Saudi Arabia
Eunice Achieng travelled to Saudi Arabia full of life in July 2022 and communicated with her family for only two months. Her last words to her mum on August 2022 was 'Save me'.
By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago
Family struggles to repatriate kin's body from Saudi Arabia
UDA leaders seek to intervene, end rift between Ruto, Gachagua
Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri who addressed the media on behalf of the UDA coordinators said they are concerned about the cracks in the party.
By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago
UDA leaders seek to intervene, end rift between Ruto, Gachagua
Four move to court to challenge law on appointing CASs
A fresh petition challenging the creation of the positions of the Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) has been filed at the High Court in Nakuru.
By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago
Four move to court to challenge law on appointing CASs
Five killed in Nakuru road accident, eight injured
Five people die, eight others injured after a matatu and truck collide at Molo River on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, truck driver on the run, County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi says
By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago
Five killed in Nakuru road accident, eight injured
Lawyer challenges legality of Affordable Housing Act
At least seven petitions have been filed at the High Court in Nakuru and Nairobi. The latest to be filed is a petition by Nakuru-based lawyer Peter Okiro.
By Julius Chepkwony 9 months ago
Lawyer challenges legality of Affordable Housing Act
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Banditry in North Rift proves hard nut to crack for Ruto
In 2023 the government deployed a multi-agency security team comprising the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and National Police Service under 'Operation Maliza Uhalifu' North Rift.
By Julius Chepkwony 9 months ago
Banditry in North Rift proves hard nut to crack for Ruto
Mystery of two minors in custody row who prefer father to mother
But judge has ordered the father to hand over custody of the younger child to the mother. The children's officer recommends DKS be interviewed by the court to confirm his preference.
By Julius Chepkwony 10 months ago
Mystery of two minors in custody row who prefer father to mother
Bogus investigations that led to release of Walingo
Three years later Walingo, and the four are off the hook after a High Court in Nakuru declared that the threshold to sustain the alleged stealing of funds had not been met.
By Julius Chepkwony 10 months ago
Bogus investigations that led to release of Walingo
Parent sues school over fee arrears, asks court for refund
The parent says the charges are not in line with the ministry's directive. He says he represents many others whose children are always embarrassed
By Julius Chepkwony 10 months ago
Parent sues school over fee arrears, asks court for refund
Apostle Ng'ang'a among five sued by EACC over Sh1.6b land
Kenya Railways Corporation in November 2023 sued Neno Evangelism Registered Trustees and three others. It named EACC as an interested party.
By Julius Chepkwony 10 months ago
Apostle Ng'ang'a among five sued by EACC over Sh1.6b land
Kenya embassy residences in poor condition, audit reveals
Gathungu cites inadequate drainage, incomplete works, cracked walls, says delay in purchasing the chancery building in London may lead to increased cost of lease rental.
By Julius Chepkwony 10 months ago
Kenya embassy residences in poor condition, audit reveals
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Chilling journey to bandit-prone Baringo North
Our contact warned us that the route we were taking was not safe. Creepy silence made us lower the music in the car, we could not even hear birds chirping.
By Julius Chepkwony 10 months ago
Chilling journey to bandit-prone Baringo North
American lion enthusiast to sue over killing of lions in Kenya's wildlife
An American tourist and lion enthusiast Luis Franco has petitioned the Kenyan Government over the failure to protect and end the killing of wildlife.
By Julius Chepkwony 10 months ago
American lion enthusiast to sue over killing of lions in Kenya's wildlife
Irony of tight security at burial of blind teacher killed by bandits
A contingent of security personnel armed to the teeth escort the body from the mortuary to the homestead. Local leaders say the government is keen to end insecurity in the volatile region.
By Julius Chepkwony 11 months ago
Irony of tight security at burial of blind teacher killed by bandits
MP Kipchumba raises concern over disparity in management of ECDEs
Marakwet MP Toroitich Timothy Kipchumba has raised concern over disparities in counties' management and running of Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDEs) centres.
By Julius Chepkwony 11 months ago
MP Kipchumba raises concern over disparity in management of ECDEs
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Auditor General queries Sh140 million tree planting campaign
The Government, through the State Department for Environment and Climate Change, spent more than Sh140 million in the national tree planting campaign.
By Julius Chepkwony 11 months ago
Auditor General queries Sh140 million tree planting campaign
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Auditor General pokes holes in G-to-G oil deal
As of June 30, 2023, Sh267,722,538 compensations for stabilised refined petroleum products was agreed upon and recommended for payment.
By Julius Chepkwony 11 months ago
Auditor General pokes holes in G-to-G oil deal
Alarm as Elimu scholarship beneficiaries dropout rate rises
Auditor General's report further reveals the poor academic performance of beneficiaries of Elimu scholarship.
By Julius Chepkwony 11 months ago
Alarm as Elimu scholarship beneficiaries dropout rate rises
State breached public service rules to train doctors in Cuba
Auditor General noted that training records showed that the Ministry entered into a contract to train 50 doctors in family medicine in Cuba without evidence that the course was not available in Kenya.
By Julius Chepkwony 11 months ago
State breached public service rules to train doctors in Cuba
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Court rules DPP has no powers to withdraw cases
High Court Judge Nixon Sifuna in a ruling on an application by an accused person said it is not for the prosecutors to declare an accused person innocent.
By Julius Chepkwony 11 months ago
Court rules DPP has no powers to withdraw cases
Police ordered to evict goons from War Memorial Hospital
Nakuru County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi has been ordered to evict goons who occupied Nakuru War Memorial Hospital last week.
By Julius Chepkwony 11 months ago
Police ordered to evict goons from War Memorial Hospital
Court declares bid to reduce Egerton staff pay unconstitutional
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has declared unconstitutional notice on salary reduction by Egerton University to its staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
By Julius Chepkwony 11 months ago
Court declares bid to reduce Egerton staff pay unconstitutional
CoB asks national, county governments to submit financial reports
National and county governments have three days to submit financial and non-financial reports for the first six months of the 2023/2024 financial year to the Controller of Budget.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
CoB asks national, county governments to submit financial reports
Bride plans surprise wedding for bridegroom, with no honeymoon
Journey was not a walk in the park, with the wedding being funded by well-wishers. Kyalo says he survives on menial jobs and is ready to do all he can to provide for his family.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Bride plans surprise wedding for bridegroom, with no honeymoon
Mau Summit accident leaves 15 dead, scores injured
Fifteen people have died and seven others injured in an accident at Twin bridge along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Mau Summit accident leaves 15 dead, scores injured
Hussein Dida: Philanthropic CEO keeping hopes of needy learners alive
Hussein Dida, then a squatter at Subukia farm lost his parents in 1993 as he prepared to sit for his KCPE examinations.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Hussein Dida: Philanthropic CEO keeping hopes of needy learners alive
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Puzzle of secret change of land ownership titles at Ardhi House
If you don't do land search for your property quite often, you have a reason to worry. Cartels are causing disappearance of crucial documents and changing land ownership.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Puzzle of secret change of land ownership titles at Ardhi House
Businessman loses claim over Sh52m property
A businessman has been dealt a blow after the Court of Appeal dismissed his case claiming ownership of a multi-million-shilling property in Nakuru.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Businessman loses claim over Sh52m property
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Jubilee: Ruto world tours have achieved nothing
Kioni said Jubilee Party will do all it can to ensure public funds are not wasted. Revenue collected, he said, must be used on projects that are profitable to the taxpayer.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Jubilee: Ruto world tours have achieved nothing
Ogiek face evictions despite landmark court ruling
The Ogiek community has won a historic court case against the Kenyan government, but they continue to face evictions from their ancestral land.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Ogiek face evictions despite landmark court ruling
Kenya Airways to pay former staff Sh126m for unfair dismissal
Struggling national carrier Kenya Airways has suffered a major blow after an industrial court ordered it to pay 47 former employers Sh126 million for unfair dismissal.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Kenya Airways to pay former staff Sh126m for unfair dismissal
Judge rejects maintenance plea from woman in divorce case
The couple married on August 9, 1975. The woman claimed that her ex-husband, a former police officer, introduced other women into their marriage in 2009 and 2012.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Judge rejects maintenance plea from woman in divorce case
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Court summons AG, his finance officer over Sh3 million award
The High Court in Machakos has summoned the Attorney General for failing to obey a court order to pay a man over Sh3 million compensation award.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Court summons AG, his finance officer over Sh3 million award
Tough questions as evictees await verdict
Environment and Lands Court to give judgment on Mau Forest by early March. Forest border, validity of title deeds and origin of occupants among issues to be decided.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Tough questions as evictees await verdict
Court ends over decade-long church leadership dispute, blames bishop for confusion
High Court dismisses a case a church filed seeking to bar nine officials from accessing it's premises and accuses the denomination's bishop of causing confusion.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Court ends over decade-long church leadership dispute, blames bishop for confusion
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Kipkoech Ng'etich: Lawyer who sues state in quest for justice for Kenyans
Kipkoech is a self-proclaimed tea ambassador, Sunday school patron and pro bono lawyer whose aim is to ensure systems in the country are working by fighting for justice for powerless Kenyans.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Kipkoech Ng'etich: Lawyer who sues state in quest for justice for Kenyans
ODPP Goof: Man wrongfully detained, prosecuted for murder by state awarded Sh5.5 million
Mawere was awarded Sh5 million for malicious prosecution and Sh500, 000 for false imprisonment for the period he was detained without a court order.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
ODPP Goof: Man wrongfully detained, prosecuted for murder by state awarded Sh5.5 million
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The 11-word WhatsApp post that saw tribunal fine man Sh850,000
An 11-word WhatsApp group message by a man alleging that one of its members was HIV positive has seen him ordered to pay a Sh850,000 fine.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
The 11-word WhatsApp post that saw tribunal fine man Sh850,000
Judge says courts have no duty to protect unlawful land title deeds
Says those seeking to purchase land have to do higher due diligence since the cartels in the Ministry of Land were becoming more complex.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Judge says courts have no duty to protect unlawful land title deeds
Woman, 108, facing eviction after 35-year battle over Sh200m land
The 103-year-old granny has been occupying the property under dispute since 1963 before it was sold to a third party in 1988.
By Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago
Woman, 108, facing eviction after 35-year battle over Sh200m land