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Lynn Kolongei

Case against policewoman accused of husband's murder moved to June

The hearing of a murder case against a police constable accused of allegedly killing her husband has been adjourned to June.

Case against policewoman accused of husband's murder moved to June

Edwin Chiloba was smothered to death, pathologist tables report in court

Edwin Chiloba was smothered to death, pathologist tables report in court

Ugandan teenager jailed six years for killing her son

Ugandan teenager jailed six years for killing her son

Chiloba murder suspect went on a spending spree using victim's money, court told

Chiloba murder suspect went on a spending spree using victim's money, court told

Officer linked to warden's murder granted Sh 1.5 million bond

The accused allegedly fired one bullet at the prison warden in the chest killing him on the spot, using a revolver that he was carrying while on duty.

Officer linked to warden's murder granted Sh 1.5 million bond

We don't have money to pay you, Ruto tells striking doctors

President William Ruto said his government will reduce the budget from the current Sh4.2 trillion to Sh3.7 trillion so that the country can live within its means.

We don't have money to pay you, Ruto tells striking doctors

Ruto calls for prosecution of fake fertiliser dealers

Ruto directed NCPB officials across the country to fast track the distribution of subsidised fertiliser to farmers to enable them take advantage of the long rains to plant crops.

Ruto calls for prosecution of fake fertiliser dealers

Former CEO seeks Sh 5.9 billion compensation after 41-year ordeal

According to the court papers, the former CEO pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing more than Sh3 million from his former employer.

Former CEO seeks Sh 5.9 billion compensation after 41-year ordeal

KQ resumes flights to Eldoret airport after 10-year hiatus

CS Murkomen says the Kenya Airways' route expansion will open up Kenya and allow trade and business to bloom.

KQ resumes flights to Eldoret airport after 10-year hiatus

AP officer on murder charge claims life in danger

An Administration Police officer accused of allegedly killing a prison warden in a joint in Kitale town last month has claimed that his life is in danger.

AP officer on murder charge claims life in danger

'I only need one chance' : PWDs still have a hard time landing job

Many people living with disabilities are discriminated against in the job market.

'I only need one chance' : PWDs still have a hard time landing job

Judge orders eviction of 35 families from disputed land

Hundreds of families had invaded the farm of the late prominent farmer Christopher Kipchirchir Sum in Karnanin, Moiben, Uasin Gishu county.

Judge orders eviction of 35 families from disputed land

Woman loses bid to stop Kiptum's burial

The High Court in Eldoret has declined to issue an order stopping the burial of the athletic champion Kelvin Kiptum after a 22-year-old woman filed a case claiming to have sired a daughter with him.

Woman loses bid to stop Kiptum's burial

Lands court sets date to rule on Kamar's property dispute

Margaret Kamar and her daughter are accused of refusing to transfer two prime parcels of land bought from them by Wilson arap Maina through his company, Kobilo Farm Limited.

Lands court sets date to rule on Kamar's property dispute

New housing technology to facilitate completion of Kiptum's home in 7 days

The house is taking shape with the engineers indicating that they were at 50 per cent completion and confident they will beat the Thursday deadline.

New housing technology to facilitate completion of Kiptum's home in 7 days

State to hand over house to Kiptum's family on Thursday

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the government is involved in the funeral preparations for the late athletic champion.

State to hand over house to Kiptum's family on Thursday

Textile manufacturers, governors oppose plans to import duty free fabric

Governors and textile manufacturers from 24 cotton-growing counties have raised concern over the government’s plan to import duty-free fabric.

By 2 months ago

Textile manufacturers, governors oppose plans to import duty free fabric

How Mediheal Group of Hospitals sunk

Before the unprecedented fall, the management had big dreams that saw expansion of the facilities countrywide in Eldoret, Nairobi, Nakuru, and Kakamega towns.

By 2 months ago

How Mediheal Group of Hospitals sunk

Court directs Kibor's will be put to a forensic audit amid dispute

Four widows and 29 siblings are in a court battle over Sh16 billion estate. The fourth widow Eunita Jelimo ordered to surrender the document.

By 2 months ago

Court directs Kibor's will be put to a forensic audit amid dispute

Appeal's Court revokes nomination of 9 UDA MCAs

Nine UDA Nominated MCAs have been dealt a blow for a third time in a row after the Court of Appeal revoked their nomination to the Uasin Gishu county assembly.

By 2 months ago

Appeal's Court revokes nomination of 9 UDA MCAs

More than 20pc of all candidates post university entry points as results released

Education CS Machogu highlighted that 48,174 candidates scored a mean grade of E. Number of candidates who sat KCSE was less by 3,685 compared with the number registered.

By 3 months ago

More than 20pc of all candidates post university entry points as results released

I will not be stopped, warns Ruto as allies rail against Judiciary

Ruto has urged for collaboration between different arms of government, stressing that unity is crucial for national progress.

By 3 months ago

I will not be stopped, warns Ruto as allies rail against Judiciary

Discovery of former KVDA boss's remains ends 12 year mystery

On September 26, 2012, the former KVDA boss was declared missing after he allegedly failed to return home from a nearby shopping centre.

By 3 months ago

Discovery of former KVDA boss's remains ends 12 year mystery

Detectives exhume remains suspected to be of ex-KVDA MD who disappeared in 2012

Homicide detectives exhume remains of body believed to be of former KVDA Managing Director Silvenus Tubei at his home in Tumeiyo, Keiyo South; he disappeared in 2012.

By 3 months ago

Detectives exhume remains suspected to be of ex-KVDA MD who disappeared in 2012

Rotich: I've forgiven those behind my prosecution over Arror, Kimwarer dams

Rotich termed as fiction corruption allegations that saw him alongside eight others appear before court since July 2019 before the case was dismissed for lack of evidence.

By 3 months ago

Rotich: I've forgiven those behind my prosecution over Arror, Kimwarer dams

Suspects in athlete's murder to remain in custody for 21 days

The Magistrate exercised her discretion to detain suspects, noting that the general welfare of the public was disturbed by the athlete’s death.

By 3 months ago

Suspects in athlete's murder to remain in custody for 21 days

Residents urge Ruto to save struggling Mediheal Hospital-Eldoret

The hospital is facing a myriad of challenges including staff strikes and exodus over salary delays and a drastic drop in the number of patients visiting the facility.

By 3 months ago

Residents urge Ruto to save struggling Mediheal Hospital-Eldoret

Reprieve for Swarup Mishra as court halts sale of property over Sh61m loan

Mishra, his wife Pallavi Rajthan and their hospital, Mediheal Diagnostics and Fertility Centre had moved to the High Court in Eldoret against Legacy Auctioneer Services and CIB Kenya.

By 4 months ago

Reprieve for Swarup Mishra as court halts sale of property over Sh61m loan

Blow to Sirikwa squatters after court reverses Too land ruling

The Supreme Court, in a decisive blow, ruled in favour of Too’s family and several landowners while reversing earlier judgments rendered at the Environment and Lands Court and the Court of Appeal.

By 4 months ago

Blow to Sirikwa squatters after court reverses Too land ruling

Naftali Kinuthia jailed 40 years for killing Ivy Wangeci

Kinuthia, 33, was found guilty on October 26. The murder occurred outside Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital on the morning of April 9, 2019.

By 4 months ago

Naftali Kinuthia jailed 40 years for killing Ivy Wangeci

Medic to testify in death of LGBTQ activist case

Justice Nyakundi wants the pathologist to table a post-mortem report showing the cause of death of the fashion model, who was a final-year fashion student at the University of Eldoret.

By 4 months ago

Medic to testify in death of LGBTQ activist case

Tirop murder case: Suspect to undergo DNA test

Tirop was found dead in her house on the outskirts of Iten town, Elgeyo Marakwet county, on October 13, 2022.

By 4 months ago

Tirop murder case: Suspect to undergo DNA test

Murder suspect said wife had an affair, witness tells court

John Samoei, a friend of the couple, told Justice Robert Wananda at the High Court in Eldoret that the marriage was on the rocks.

By 4 months ago

Murder suspect said wife had an affair, witness tells court

'Prayer warriors' charged for failing to pay Sh371,000 hotel bill

The three accused incurred the debt at Goshen Inn Hotel in Eldoret in February. The cleric said they were holed up in the hotel praying for the country to overcome economic challenges.

By 4 months ago

'Prayer warriors' charged for failing to pay Sh371,000 hotel bill

Prosecution tables suicide note in athlete Agnes Tirop's murder trial

A suicide note alleged to have been authored by Ibrahim Rotich, the key suspect in the murder of athlete Agnes Tirop has been tabled in court.

By 4 months ago

Prosecution tables suicide note in athlete Agnes Tirop's murder trial

Man sentenced to 45 years in jail for student's murder

Justice Reuben Nyakundi found Idd, who had claimed to be a boyfriend to the slain college student, guilty of her murder.

By 4 months ago

Man sentenced to 45 years in jail for student's murder

Activist Chiloba's foster parents testify in murder case

An American missionary told the High Court in Eldoret how the key suspect in the murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiptoo alias Chiloba informed him of his foster son’s disappearance

By 4 months ago

Activist Chiloba's foster parents testify in murder case

Youngest widow defends will in battle for Kibor's vast property

Eunitah wants exclusive rights to administer the late politician’s multi-million-shilling estate. Kibor’s 29 children and two other widows claim document tabled in court is a forgery.

By 4 months ago

Youngest widow defends will in battle for Kibor's vast property

Court postpones Kinuthia's sentencing in murder of Ivy Wangeci

Naftali Kinuthia, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of Moi University medical student Ivy Wangeci will be sentenced on December 13.

By 4 months ago

Court postpones Kinuthia's sentencing in murder of Ivy Wangeci

Court orders arrest of woman whose vehicle ferried Chiloba's body

The High Court in Eldoret has issued a warrant of arrest against a motorist whose vehicle is believed to have been used to ferry the body of LGBTQ Activist Edwin Kiptoo alias Chiloba.

By 4 months ago

Court orders arrest of woman whose vehicle ferried Chiloba's body

Athlete Agnes Tirop's murder case adjourned

Vincent Tirop, who appeared before Justice Robert Wananda, was expected to testify in the murder case of his sixth-born daughter.

By 5 months ago

Athlete Agnes Tirop's murder case adjourned

Trio faces arrest for 'derailing' trial of murder case

The High Court in Eldoret has issued warrants of arrest against three key prosecution witnesses accused of derailing the hearing of a murder case pending in court over the past four years.

By 5 months ago

Trio faces arrest for 'derailing' trial of murder case

Suspect in athlete Agnes Tirop's murder released on Sh500,000 cash bail

The High Court in Eldoret has released Ibrahim Rotich, the prime suspect in the murder of athlete Agnes Tirop, after ruling on his second bond application.

By 5 months ago

Suspect in athlete Agnes Tirop's murder released on Sh500,000 cash bail

Court to rule on sharing of man's Sh700m estate

The siblings, among them former prominent Kanu-era minister Henry Kosgey, have failed to agree on how to share the vast property left behind by their father for about three decades.

By 5 months ago

Court to rule on sharing of man's Sh700m estate

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