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Daniel Chege

Reopening of War Memorial Hospital stalls over Sh2.3 million bill

The reopening of War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru has stalled over Sh2.3 million electricity and water bills.

Reopening of War Memorial Hospital stalls over Sh2.3 million bill

Woman in tycoon's succession case forged birth certificates, court told

Woman in tycoon's succession case forged birth certificates, court told

Court delays ruling on Mau Mau descendants, squatters land row

Court delays ruling on Mau Mau descendants, squatters land row

Athletics star Lucy Kabuu seeks jail term for ex-husband over contempt

Athletics star Lucy Kabuu seeks jail term for ex-husband over contempt

Courts orders IEBC and State to place beacons in all 47 counties

The High Court has ordered the Independent, Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the government to erect visible beacons demarcating boundaries of all 47 counties.

Courts orders IEBC and State to place beacons in all 47 counties

'Flying egg' at Nakuru County Assembly as new Majority Leader is installed

There was drama today at the Nakuru County Assembly as Ward representatives installed Kiringet MCA William Mutai as the new Majority Leader.

'Flying egg' at Nakuru County Assembly as new Majority Leader is installed

Residents of Banita to get titles as decades-old disputes are resolved

The Department of Lands and Physical Planning, along with the Ministry of Interior, will verify the list of residents in the 17 villages in Banita, Rongai constituency, before issuing title deeds.

Residents of Banita to get titles as decades-old disputes are resolved

Senate clerk seeks to halt case against Keroche

The Clerk of the Senate Jeremiah Nyegenye has applied to the High Court, seeking orders to stop court proceedings against Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja Keroche.

Senate clerk seeks to halt case against Keroche

Inside Sh1.5bn project to revamp Nakuru's informal settlements

Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Projects has started to regenerate slums. Private developers invest in flats as roads, sewer systems, and security improve.

Inside Sh1.5bn project to revamp Nakuru's informal settlements

How Maina Njenga's firearms, drugs case collapsed

A Nakuru court has allowed the Director of Public Prosecutions to withdraw charges against former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga and 11 co-accused.

How Maina Njenga's firearms, drugs case collapsed

Belio urges vigilance in schools after fatal stabbing of candidate

Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang has called for heightened vigilance in schools after a KCSE candidate was fatally stabbed at Shiners Boys High School in Nakuru on Saturday night.

Belio urges vigilance in schools after fatal stabbing of candidate

House appoints panel to solve dispute between senator Keroche, staff

Parliament has appointed three member panel to hear an employment dispute between Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja and 17 former staff.

House appoints panel to solve dispute between senator Keroche, staff

Activists want Senator Keroche's accounts frozen over alleged funds misuse

The High Court gave Senator Keroche six days to respond to a petition seeking to have her bank accounts frozen over allegations of misuse of Sh8.3 million.

Activists want Senator Keroche's accounts frozen over alleged funds misuse

Nakuru senator embroiled in employment dispute with 17 staff

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has appointed three Members of Parliament to hear an employment dispute between Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja and 17 of her employees.

Nakuru senator embroiled in employment dispute with 17 staff

Granny, niece battle for their husband's property

A widow has returned to the High Court in Nakuru seeking orders to control a borehole business belonging to her husband Joseph Leitmann, a German tycoon.

Granny, niece battle for their husband's property

My ex-husband didn't give a coin for Sh70m property, says athlete

Lucy Kabuu alleges ex-husband Jeremiah Maina unjustly claiming half of the estate. Court proceedings reveal tensions over cash management in the couple’s troubled marriage.

My ex-husband didn't give a coin for Sh70m property, says athlete

Over 60 acres of land 'missing' in Kibowen's succession, court told

Sixty-six acres of land forming the estate of late politician Kibowen Komen cannot be accounted for.

By 2 months ago

Over 60 acres of land 'missing' in Kibowen's succession, court told

Azimio ordered to elect new IEBC nominee

Justice Janet Mulwa directed Azimio to conduct the elections within 48 hours, in compliance with provisions of the IEBC (Amendment) Act 2024.

By 2 months ago

Azimio ordered to elect new IEBC nominee

War Memorial Hospital set to reopen after appointment of committee

A five-member committee is now in place to reopen the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital as ordered by the Court of Appeal on October 1.

By 2 months ago

War Memorial Hospital set to reopen after appointment of committee

Court halts eviction of 421 families from disputed land

The Court of Appeal has temporarily blocked eviction of 421 families from a 63-acre land in Pipeline Estate on the outskirts of Nakuru City.

By 2 months ago

Court halts eviction of 421 families from disputed land

Reprieve for Mandago as DCI now seeks to withdraw Sh1 billion case

The DCI has recommended the withdrawal of the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada Education Programme Scandal case facing Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and two county officials.

By 2 months ago

Reprieve for Mandago as DCI now seeks to withdraw Sh1 billion case

Inside Nakuru project to mend broken police, Gen-Z relations

Led by Midrift Human Rights Network, the organisers say that the animosity between the police and the Gen Zs will make officers accountability impossible.

By 2 months ago

Inside Nakuru project to mend broken police, Gen-Z relations

Court delays opening of War Memorial Hospital

The Court of Appeal through its Deputy Registrar, has delayed the reopening of the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital for three more days

By 2 months ago

Court delays opening of War Memorial Hospital

Court orders War Memorial Hospital reopened with conditions

The hospital registered under private management is on a 25-acre piece of land in Milimani Estate within Nakuru and borders a public hospital, State House and a helipad.

By 2 months ago

Court orders War Memorial Hospital reopened with conditions

Court of appeal orders reopening of War Memorial Hospital

The Court of Appeal has ordered the re-opening of the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital, nine months after its closure on January 23, 2024.

By 2 months ago

Court of appeal orders reopening of War Memorial Hospital

Taskforce on Ogiek resettlement illegal, court rules

The taskforce created to implement the ruling of African Court on Human People’s Rights regarding the resettlement of over 35,000 Ogiek communities is illegal, the court has ruled.

By 2 months ago

Taskforce on Ogiek resettlement illegal, court rules

Why Kihika's succession case has dragged on for 20 years

Kihika Kimani's estate, estimated to be worth Sh600m, will be shared between eight widows, 41 children and grandchildren.

By 2 months ago

Why Kihika's succession case has dragged on for 20 years

Witnesses risk jail for discussing Sh1b fraud case on social media

Senior Magistrate Peter Ndege cautioned Mercy Tarus and other witnesses against discussing the case or face jail term.

By 2 months ago

Witnesses risk jail for discussing Sh1b fraud case on social media

Court told of exaggerated fees in Finland education scam case

A Nakuru court was told how universities in Finland exaggerated fees after students from Uasin Gishu County were subjected to pathway studies

By 2 months ago

Court told of exaggerated fees in Finland education scam case

Uasin Gishu county owes parents Sh100m in Finland scholarship scandal

Uasin Gishu county owes parents over Sh100 million in the Finland and Canada Education Programme scandal

By 2 months ago

Uasin Gishu county owes parents Sh100m in Finland scholarship scandal

Ban senators from representing governors in court, activist says

A human rights activist has petitioned the Council of Governors (CoG) to stop Senators who are lawyers from representing county governments and executives in court.

By 2 months ago

Ban senators from representing governors in court, activist says

Court suspends former MP's Sh1b succession case

Nakuru High Court Judge Samwel Mohochi has suspended the Sh1 billion succession case of late Nominated MP Phillip Kamau after his competency to handle the matter was challenged.

By 3 months ago

Court suspends former MP's Sh1b succession case

Row over management of land buying firm rages

A row over the management of Solai Ruyobei Farm, a land-buying company, has escalated, leaving the fate of over 3,000 members of the company in limbo.

By 3 months ago

Row over management of land buying firm rages

Court orders arrests of Uasin Gishu Governor Bii, his former deputy

A court in Nakuru has ordered for the arrest of Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, and immediate former deputy governor John Barorot, alongside two others.

By 3 months ago

Court orders arrests of Uasin Gishu Governor Bii, his former deputy

EACC to grill officials from three counties on Sh400m graft claims

Summons to 14 officials of the Nakuru County government were issued on August 23. EACC says Baringo MCAs irregularly created six additional County Assembly Committees.

By 3 months ago

EACC to grill officials from three counties on Sh400m graft claims

Contractor seeks orders to freeze Moi University's bank accounts

A contractor is seeking court orders to freeze Moi University's 68 bank accounts in seven banks to recover Sh132 million owed to him.

By 3 months ago

Contractor seeks orders to freeze Moi University's bank accounts

EACC to grill county officials over Sh400 million graft

Officials from three counties in the South Rift region are expected to appear before the regional EACC Monday over alleged embezzlement of over Sh400 million.

By 3 months ago

EACC to grill county officials over Sh400 million graft

One mpox case confirmed in Nakuru as ministry traces 30 contacts

Another case of mpox has been confirmed at the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital (PGH) in Nakuru.

By 3 months ago

One mpox case confirmed in Nakuru as ministry traces 30 contacts

Maasai Mara University sues VC over Sh215m embezzlement case

Maasai Mara University has sued Vice Chancellor Mary Walingo over Sh215 million allegedly embezzled in her second tenure.

By 3 months ago

Maasai Mara University sues VC over Sh215m embezzlement case

Man claiming to be Amario's son blocked from Sh760m estate

A man has been blocked from the Sh760 million estate of late tycoon Fai Amario after he failed to prove he was his son.

By 3 months ago

Man claiming to be Amario's son blocked from Sh760m estate

Ruto wants NYS recruits trained on use of firearms

The President directed Public Service CS Justin Muturi to consult with Defence CS Soipan Tuya and Interior's Kithure Kindiki to ensure paramilitary training for NYS recruits.

By 3 months ago

Ruto wants NYS recruits trained on use of firearms

Former MP's kin refuse role of estate executors

Three widows and the son of the late nominated MP Philip Kamau have now declined their appointment as executors of his estate, estimated to be worth Sh1 billion.

By 3 months ago

Former MP's kin refuse role of estate executors

Empty promises crush dreams of KCSE star to pursue medicine course

In order to assist her elder brother who has autism, Waithera said her only choice is to be a doctor and to specialise as a paediatric cardiologist.

By 4 months ago

Empty promises crush dreams of KCSE star to pursue medicine course

Court reopens British tycoon's Sh74m succession case

Judge allows former servants of the Briton to defend possession of part of the 100-acre land after former secretary was issued with grant letters of administration.

By 4 months ago

Court reopens British tycoon's Sh74m succession case

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