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Daniel Chege

Mother of missing Nakuru fisherman accuses KWS interfering in case

Odhiambo went missing on January 18 allegedly in the hands of KWS officers.

By Daniel Chege 1 day ago

Mother of missing Nakuru fisherman accuses KWS interfering in case

Fix health crisis in Nakuru now, lobby demands

Fix health crisis in Nakuru now, lobby demands

By Daniel Chege 4 days ago

Conflicting court orders throw bursary issuance into chaos

Conflicting court orders throw bursary issuance into chaos

By Daniel Chege 4 days ago

Nakuru County now seeks control of War Memorial Hospital

Nakuru County now seeks control of War Memorial Hospital

By Daniel Chege 6 days ago

Rift Valley Regional Commissioner on the spot over Njoro heated land dispute

They claim that the administrator has been using police officers to intimidate the over 300 members to surrender the land to alleged cartels.

By Daniel Chege 8 days ago

Rift Valley Regional Commissioner on the spot over Njoro heated land dispute

Kihika returns from US amid Nakuru health care breakdown

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika went to the US last year to deliver her twins, sparking outrage over her administration's neglect of the health sector.

By Daniel Chege and Hilda Otieno 10 days ago

Kihika returns from US amid Nakuru health care breakdown

Judge: Contempt proceedings serious, not a tool to settle personal scores

The High Court has warned litigants that a court of law is not a place to settle personal vendetta, which are not backed by evidence.

By Daniel Chege 12 days ago

Judge: Contempt proceedings serious, not a tool to settle personal scores

Life-changing scholarships for 124 form four leavers at Kabarak University TVET

Kabarak University TVET partnered with Compassion International, to support the students from humble backgrounds. The programme targets Form Four leavers.

By Daniel Chege 13 days ago

Life-changing scholarships for 124 form four leavers at Kabarak University TVET

Witness admits he got extra refund in Sh1.1b Mandago case

A witness lined up to testify in the Sh1.1B Canada and Finland education programme case has admitted that he was refunded extra money.

By Daniel Chege 21 days ago

Witness admits he got extra refund in Sh1.1b Mandago case

CS Murkomen on the spot over Ruto 2027 win remark

Politician Peter Mbae has criticized Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for his statement suggesting that Ruto is guaranteed to retain his seat in the upcoming election.

By Daniel Chege 21 days ago

CS Murkomen on the spot over Ruto 2027 win remark

Bishop Oseso urges the state to exercise tolerance

Nakuru Catholic Bishop Cleophas Oseso has urged Kenyan leaders to show greater tolerance towards their citizens as Easter celebrations approach.

By Daniel Chege 22 days ago

Bishop Oseso urges the state to exercise tolerance

Respect Kenyans' right to speak freely, State told on Palm Sunday

Christians across the globe marked Palm Sunday with clergy in Kenya calling on the government to uphold citizens' rights to freedom of expression.

By Flavier Momanyi and Daniel Chege 23 days ago

Respect Kenyans' right to speak freely, State told on Palm Sunday

Hurt journalists recount brutal moments at the hands of police

Reporters on live TV streams scampered for their safety as they choked on tear gas. Others dived into the nearby water drainages.

By Daniel Chege 24 days ago

Hurt journalists recount brutal moments at the hands of police

Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival

Vitengeni Baptist School from Kilifi and Nairobi's Highway Secondary School presentations offer solutions to the vices.

By Josphat Thiongo, Daniel Chege 26 days ago

Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival

Activist sues National Assembly clerk for rejecting Wetang'ula censure petition

An activist has filed a lawsuit against the Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge for failing to accept his petition seeking the censure of Speaker Moses Wetang'ula.

By Daniel Chege 27 days ago

Activist sues National Assembly clerk for rejecting Wetang'ula censure petition

Emotional sendoff for six family members killed in an accident

The family, staring at portraits displayed on each of the caskets, was overcome with disbelief, shock and tears. Leaders, friends and residents gathered to pay their last respects.

By Daniel Chege 28 days ago

Emotional sendoff for six family members killed in an accident

Nakuru residents push for suspension of County Government

A section of Nakuru residents have begun collecting signatures in a bid to have President William Ruto suspend the County Government of Nakuru.

By Daniel Chege 28 days ago

Nakuru residents push for suspension of County Government

State mulls policy to encourage saving culture among Kenyans

Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said Kenyans have developed a habit of dependence on their children for sustenance, once they grow old

By Daniel Chege 29 days ago

State mulls policy to encourage saving culture among Kenyans

Where is Brian Odhiambo? Family desperate for answers in fisherman's mysterious case

The mobile phone trend has been the same for Okello since January 18, when Odhiambo, a fisherman, disappeared mysteriously.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Where is Brian Odhiambo? Family desperate for answers in fisherman's mysterious case

'I am fully in charge', DG Kones says over Kihika's absence

While insisting that there is no leadership vacuum at the county, Kones dismissed the claims that Kihika's absence has adversely affected service delivery.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

'I am fully in charge', DG Kones says over Kihika's absence

Kihika's absence splits MCAs as impeachment talks gain momentum

Calls to impeach Governor Susan Kihika due to her prolonged absence from office have sparked behind-the-scenes disputes among Nakuru MCAS.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Kihika's absence splits MCAs as impeachment talks gain momentum

Missing governor keeps Nakuru on unending edge

Nakuru residents have petitioned the County Assembly to summon Governor Susan Kihika to publicly disclose where she has been and why she has been missing crucial events.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Missing governor keeps Nakuru on unending edge

Drama in court after county lands executive fumbles over jurisdiction

The competence of a senior executive at the Nakuru County Government was cast in doubt when he struggled to explain basic facts under his docket in court.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Drama in court after county lands executive fumbles over jurisdiction

Nakuru CEC in a spot over little knowledge of his docket

A senior official at the County Government of Nakuru was put to task on his understanding and knowledge about land ownership in the region when he appeared in court to testify.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Nakuru CEC in a spot over little knowledge of his docket

Mau Mau veteran allowed to evict squatters from his Njoro land

Mau Mau veteran Kamanga Mukonyoro and some 722 descendants have finally obtained a decree allowing them to evict 200 squatters from a 100-acre land in Njoro, Nakuru County.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Mau Mau veteran allowed to evict squatters from his Njoro land

Bullet ends life of boy who aspired to join police service

A Form Three student's dream of becoming a police officer, like his grandfather, was shattered on March 14, after he was shot dead during protests in Elburgon Town.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Bullet ends life of boy who aspired to join police service

Win for three widows as court partially shares Kihika's estate

Three out of eight widows of the late maverick politician Kihika Kimani have won big after the High Court partially distributed his estate on Friday.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Win for three widows as court partially shares Kihika's estate

Brian Odhiambo's family arrested during protests

The family of missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo, 31, were on Saturday morning, briefly arrested by the police during a protest.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Brian Odhiambo's family arrested during protests

Court remands five over Richard Otieno murder

Five suspects, who appeared before a Nakuru court charged with the murder of Molo civil rights activist Richard Otieno, will remain in custody after denying the charges.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Court remands five over Richard Otieno murder

Student forgives those behind Sh1.1b overseas education scandal

Despite his parents paying Sh1.292 million for his education abroad, Abel Kiprotich told Nakuru Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege that he has moved on.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Student forgives those behind Sh1.1b overseas education scandal

How Uasin Gishu's Sh1.1 billion Finland-Canada education plan fell apart

Initially, Kurgat, who testified before Nakuru Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege, denied any involvement in the programme.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

How Uasin Gishu's Sh1.1 billion Finland-Canada education plan fell apart

EACC arrests former MCA, two suspects for impersonation

EACC has arrested three people alleged to have impersonated its investigators and extorted money from senior government officials.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

EACC arrests former MCA, two suspects for impersonation

Niece, late aunt clash over shared husband's Sh100 million wealth

Wanjiku through her lawyer, disputed the claim that Nyambura had a daughter who was supposed to substitute for her in the succession dispute that has been in court since 2001.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Niece, late aunt clash over shared husband's Sh100 million wealth

Finland airlift plan had over Sh100m in bank, court told

Parent narrates how she paid Sh1 million for daughter's education. Another parent wants former and current county officials charged.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Finland airlift plan had over Sh100m in bank, court told

Bishops: Donate to suffering Kenyans, not to the church

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has urged politicians to donate money to Kenyans who are suffering instead of the church.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Bishops: Donate to suffering Kenyans, not to the church

Pyrethrum firm and Sacco tussle over Sh1.7 billion debt for 16 years

Adispute between the Pyrethrum Regulatory Authority (PRA) and Pareto Sacco over Sh1.7 billion debt owed to the Sacco, has hit 16 years.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Pyrethrum firm and Sacco tussle over Sh1.7 billion debt for 16 years

LSK defends petition to declare Kihika unfit for office

LSK has defended a petition it filed before the High Court, seeking a declaration that Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika is unfit to hold public office.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

LSK defends petition to declare Kihika unfit for office

Ruto sells his handshake with Raila in Rift Valley

President William Ruto has defended his handshake with his main challenger in the 2022 election, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

By Caroline Chebet and Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Ruto sells his handshake with Raila in Rift Valley

Ombudsman summons CJ Koome, JSC members

The Commission on Administrative of Justice (CAJ) has summoned Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome and nine other members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Ombudsman summons CJ Koome, JSC members

Audit queries Nakuru county's capability to safeguard public assets

The Auditor General has questioned the Nakuru county government's capability to safeguard public assets, following the closure of War Memorial Hospital on January 23, 2024.

By Daniel Chege and Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Audit queries Nakuru county's capability to safeguard public assets

Group urges clergy to back contraceptive use to curb early pregnancy, HIV

Religious leaders have been challenged to support the use of contraceptives to curb the high cases of early pregnancies and HIV/Aids.

By Jackline Inyanji and Bernard Lusigi, Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Group urges clergy to back contraceptive use to curb early pregnancy, HIV

Why women struggle to own, inherit property despite law protection

The 2010 Constitution protects women's rights to land and property and recognises culture and customary practices that do not infringe on protected rights. Women face bias in land ownership.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Why women struggle to own, inherit property despite law protection

Woman seeks public audit of Nakuru hospital's accounts

A woman in Nakuru has filed a petition for the court to order a public audit of the accounts of the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital (PGH).

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Woman seeks public audit of Nakuru hospital's accounts

Wetang'ula woes deepen as censure motion against him is filed

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula's woes have deepened after a public petition was filed before the House seeking his ouster.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Wetang'ula woes deepen as censure motion against him is filed

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