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Daniel Chege

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

Senate clerk seeks to halt case against Keroche

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

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

How Maina Njenga's firearms, drugs case collapsed

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 months ago

Court reopens British tycoon's Sh74m succession case

Court halts Belgian widow's Sh100m estate battle

The High Court has suspended a Sh100 million succession case involving the estate of missing Belgian widow Dysseleer Mireille, who is presumed dead.

By 3 months ago

Court halts Belgian widow's Sh100m estate battle

EACC, county assemblies seek to partner in graft war

EACC Chairperson David Oginde said public funds would not be lost or misused if the MCAs took their oversight role seriously.

By 3 months ago

EACC, county assemblies seek to partner in graft war

Kihika Kimani's widows say estate bankrupt in succession case

The estate of late Nakuru MP Kihika Kimani is bankrupt, the High Court in Nakuru has heard.

By 3 months ago

Kihika Kimani's widows say estate bankrupt in succession case

Re-appointment of KLB boss unlawful, PSC tells Labour court

The re-appointment of Victor Lomaria as the Kenya Literature Bureau Managing Director was unlawful, the Public Service Commission, has stated.

By 3 months ago

Re-appointment of KLB boss unlawful, PSC tells Labour court

How student from another county applied for Finland scholarship

A former senior accountant failed to explain to the court how his daughter, a resident of Kericho County, applied for the Uasin Gishu Overseas Education Programme.

By 3 months ago

How student from another county applied for Finland scholarship

Petitioner wants Senate to ban naming of projects after governor, MCAs

The petitioner wants the Senate to ensure that all public funded projects are branded as ‘Courtesy of Taxpayers of Kenya.’

By 3 months ago

Petitioner wants Senate to ban naming of projects after governor, MCAs

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