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Fred Kagonye

Insurance company to pay KRA Sh27 million

A tax tribunal has directed Monarch Insurance Company to pay Kenya Revenue Authority Sh27.1 million on behalf of its client Alicia Freighters Limited.

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Insurance company to pay KRA Sh27 million

Kitengela Three: Sad tale of Njagi solitary confinement

Kitengela Three: Sad tale of Njagi solitary confinement

By Peterson Githaiga and Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

Gachagua's men had to seek court order for DCI to release their phones

Gachagua's men had to seek court order for DCI to release their phones

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Kitengela Three freed after 30 days' ordeal in captivity

Kitengela Three freed after 30 days' ordeal in captivity

By Peterson Githaiga and Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Defence PS wanted for not paying ex-soldiers Sh42m court award

Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru has defied a court order to pay former Kenya Air Force soldiers Sh42 million.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Defence PS wanted for not paying ex-soldiers Sh42m court award

IG Kanja says Kitengela three not in police custody

Police now claim that the three men abducted in Kitengela a month ago are not in their custody.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

IG Kanja says Kitengela three not in police custody

Ruto hails Masengeli as IG Kanja takes office with spilling in-tray

Douglas Kanja took over leadership of the National Police Service Thursday, with renewed promises of justice.

By Hudson Gumbihi and Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Ruto hails Masengeli as IG Kanja takes office with spilling in-tray

NIS officer fired over Sh3m bribe in passport scam

A senior National Intelligence Service officer was fired after receiving Sh3.1 million in bribes from Kenyans for passport clearance.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

NIS officer fired over Sh3m bribe in passport scam

Defiant Masengeli vows police will not be arm-twisted

Gilbert Masengeli is embroiled in a spat with the judiciary, which has condemned him to a six-month jail term after failing to appear in court seven times.

By Fred Kagonye and Hudson Gumbihi 3 months ago

Defiant Masengeli vows police will not be arm-twisted

Masengeli warns traffic police against taking bribes

Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has fired a warning shot to traffic officers taking bribes on Kenyan roads.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Masengeli warns traffic police against taking bribes

Judiciary, lawyers condemn Mugambi's security detail withdrawal

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the move was an intimidation tactic adding that judicial independence is protected by the Constitution.

By Fred Kagonye and Nancy Gitonga 3 months ago

Judiciary, lawyers condemn Mugambi's security detail withdrawal

Court contempt: Will Masengeli appear in court for sentencing?

Justice Lawrence Mugambi on Monday found Masengeli guilty of contempt of court as lawyer says effecting the arrest warrants against the acting police boss may prove to be difficult.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Court contempt: Will Masengeli appear in court for sentencing?

Why police probe into Endarasha school fire will take long

Investigations into the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy could take longer than expected, police have said

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Why police probe into Endarasha school fire will take long

Gone without a trace: Where do the missing or abducted go?

River Yala is unrivaled in holding dark memories for families who went to witness the recovery of bodies they believed to be their kin.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Gone without a trace: Where do the missing or abducted go?

Mathe wa Ngara denied bond as co-accused freed

Businesswoman Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathe wa Ngara denied bond in a Sh6m narcotics case; her two co-accused freed on a Sh1m bond and a surety of a similar amount.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Mathe wa Ngara denied bond as co-accused freed

Masengeli facing fire as Kanja awaits nod

Gilbert Masengeli's tenure as acting capacity police IG has been marked by controversy as Douglas Kanja awaits approval by the National Assembly

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Masengeli facing fire as Kanja awaits nod

Fugitive Kevin Kang'ethe extradited to US to face murder charges

The Director of Public Prosecutions successfully secured the extradition of Kevin Kang'ethe to the United States of America

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Fugitive Kevin Kang'ethe extradited to US to face murder charges

Developers hit by decision on public participation

A court has delivered a major blow to developers by ruling that communities have a key role in deciding whether new houses or business centers can be built.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Developers hit by decision on public participation

Man to testify against Mathe wa Ngara, co-accused

David Ochieng one of the three suspects in a Sh8 million narcotics case has offered to testify against Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathe wa Ngara and Christopher Odipo.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Man to testify against Mathe wa Ngara, co-accused

Student lawyers sue CLE over credibility of April bar tests released in July

Over 200 law students have sued the Council for Legal Education (CLE) over the credibility of the April 2024 exam results released in July.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Student lawyers sue CLE over credibility of April bar tests released in July

Family in tears after fatal fight for Kirima property

A man was shot when he confronted individuals who were attempting to sell land, family claims that the suspect was disarmed by police but was never arraigned in court.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Family in tears after fatal fight for Kirima property

Mathe wa Ngara, co-accused await bond decision

Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathe wa Ngara and two others charged with trafficking and conspiracy to traffic cannabis worth Sh5.6 million; were remanded at Lang'ata and Industrial area prisons.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Mathe wa Ngara, co-accused await bond decision

Mathee wa Ngara, two others to know fate on Monday

Nancy Kigunzu, alias Mathee wa Ngara, and two others will know their fate as to whether to be released on bond or not on Monday next week.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Mathee wa Ngara, two others to know fate on Monday

DCI arrests 'Mathee wa Ngara' again

Businesswoman Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathe wa Ngara arrested, again, at her Juja apartment in Kiambu County; Anti-Narcotics unit says she was found in possession of bhang of unknown value.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

DCI arrests 'Mathee wa Ngara' again

Ticketing firm Buspass ordered to change name for trademark infringement

Justice Njoki Mwangi delivered the ruling in a case filed by Buupass Kenya Limited against Buspass Kenya Limited.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Ticketing firm Buspass ordered to change name for trademark infringement

Man loses Sh4 million vehicle bought from NYS heist suspect

A man has lost Sh4 million vehicle after the Court of Appeal found that its previous owner acquired it using proceeds of crime.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Man loses Sh4 million vehicle bought from NYS heist suspect

Company's move to report competition to KRA bites them

A decision by motor vehicle parts distributor Autoxpress Limited to report unfair competition from its business rivals to KRA has come back to haunt them.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Company's move to report competition to KRA bites them

The untold story of Kenya's deadliest terror plot

Police foiled a terror plan that would have claimed over 500 people in Nairobi in 2012 and arrested three people for being in possession of lethal weapons.

By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

The untold story of Kenya's deadliest terror plot

Three terror convicts protest 'harsh' sentences but the State remains firm

The three convicts want the High Court to overturn the magistrate's Court ruling, terming the conviction and the sentence as unproven and excessive.

By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Three terror convicts protest 'harsh' sentences but the State remains firm

Gachagua's men sought over protests funding claims

Embakasi North MP James Gakuya and his Embakasi Central counterpart Benjamin Gathiru appeared before DCI detectives on Tuesday evening.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Gachagua's men sought over protests funding claims

Families of protest victims record statements at Ipoa

According to lobby groups, 60 people were killed, 66 were abducted or are missing, 1,376 arrested while 601 were injured.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Families of protest victims record statements at Ipoa

Council for Legal Education sued over bar exam results

Over 200 law students have sued the Council for Legal Education (CLE) over the April 2024 exams whose results were released in July.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Council for Legal Education sued over bar exam results

Cry for justice for lives lost during protests

As Kenyans continue to take to the streets to show their displeasure with the Kenya Kwanza administration, families that lost their loved ones are yet to find justice.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Cry for justice for lives lost during protests

Ruto meets DIGs Masengeli and Lagat

President William Ruto today met the recently sworn-in Deputy Inspector Generals of Police (DIG) at the Mombasa State Lodge.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Ruto meets DIGs Masengeli and Lagat

Media locked out of DIGs swearing in event at Supreme Court

The media was on Thursday evening denied entry to the Supreme Court premises to cover the swearing-in ceremony of Deputy Inspector General of Police.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Media locked out of DIGs swearing in event at Supreme Court

How Golis telco is changing Puntland's story

This month, Garowe played host to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification for Golis, one of the telecommunication companies in Somalia.

By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

How Golis telco is changing Puntland's story

Court dismisses Tenwek Hospital's bid to recover Sh7.4m from doctor

The hospital had taken Orwa to court, seeking repayment after he failed to work for them as per their agreement post-training.

By Fred Kagonye 5 months ago

Court dismisses Tenwek Hospital's bid to recover Sh7.4m from doctor

Farmers to visit Italy for farming exhibition

About ten farmers will visit Italy in November to attend the International Exposition of Machinery for Agriculture and Gardening (EIMA) exhibition.

By Fred Kagonye 5 months ago

Farmers to visit Italy for farming exhibition

Counties pushed to end hiring of private law firms

Devolved regions urged to make use of their fully funded county attorney offices.

By Fred Kagonye 5 months ago

Counties pushed to end hiring of private law firms

KUPPET wants medical cover reinstated

KUPPET calls for reinstatement of its member's medical cover scheme.

By Fred Kagonye 5 months ago

KUPPET wants medical cover reinstated

Businessman ordered to pay KRA Sh417 million in disputed tax case

The businessman says the taxman was imposing taxes as per the rate of 2023 instead of 2022, and argues that his company and another one in Mauritius are two separate entities.

By Fred Kagonye 5 months ago

Businessman ordered to pay KRA Sh417 million in disputed tax case

UN report accuses Kenya of supporting Congo rebels

A United Nations report has accused prominent figures in Kenya and Uganda of supporting the creation of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) whose launch took place in Nairobi.

By Fred Kagonye 5 months ago

UN report accuses Kenya of supporting Congo rebels

State to pay two disabled people Sh200,000 for unfair dismissal

The court has ordered the government to pay two people Sh200,000 after they were relieved of their duties as enumerators of the 2019 census for being disabled.

By Fred Kagonye 5 months ago

State to pay two disabled people Sh200,000 for unfair dismissal

IG Koome, Amin summoned in missing person's case

A Judge has summoned Police IG Japhet Koome and DCI boss Mohamed Amin to appear before him in a missing person case.

By Fred Kagonye 5 months ago

IG Koome, Amin summoned in missing person's case

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