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Fred Kagonye

Besigye, comrade remanded after disappearing in Nairobi

Uganda presidential aspirant Kizza Besigye together with Haajj Obed were on Wednesday afternoon charged with having firearms and ammunition in a Uganda court after going missing from Nairobi.

Besigye, comrade remanded after disappearing in Nairobi

Appellate court stops eviction of families from Kihiu Mwiri land

Appellate court stops eviction of families from Kihiu Mwiri land

Why women are at risk of rogue religious groups

Why women are at risk of rogue religious groups

How lack of basic knowledge denies Kenyans justice

How lack of basic knowledge denies Kenyans justice

Prisons crowded with remandees unable to pay Sh1,000 bail, report says

A report by the National Crime Research Centre paints a grim picture of inconsistencies in court bail and bond decisions.

Prisons crowded with remandees unable to pay Sh1,000 bail, report says

Katitu: Prison was hell but I was treated well

Former super cop describes life behind bars as ‘hell’ and vows to hold onto innocence. Once a hero to many, Katitu now calls for police reform and justice for wrongfully jailed.

Katitu: Prison was hell but I was treated well

Kanja denies police have hand in abductions amidst public outcry

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has denied allegations that police are behind abductions, which have fueled widespread concern among Kenyans.

Kanja denies police have hand in abductions amidst public outcry

Big win for Ruto as court paves way for GMO food

The High Court has dismissed four petitions challenging the lifting of the ban on genetically modified (GMO) foods.

Big win for Ruto as court paves way for GMO food

Sanction IG Kanja and Interior CS over police killings, MPs told

MPs have been urged to sanction Interior CS and the Inspector General of Police over police misconduct during the anti-tax demonstrations.

Sanction IG Kanja and Interior CS over police killings, MPs told

Standard Group Editor feted in security and media awards

The Standard Group Investigations and Security Editor, Francis Ontomwa, has been named Kenya’s Best Crime and Investigations Journalist of 2024

Standard Group Editor feted in security and media awards

Targeted voices? Profile of kidnapped Kenyans fuels suspicions

A look at the people who have been kidnapped by individuals alleged to be police officers may provide insight as to why the State is after them.

Agency develops new strategy to fight violent extremism

The National Counter Terrorism Centre has developed a new strategy to prevent and counter violent extremism.

Agency develops new strategy to fight violent extremism

How Kenyans' thirst for European and US varsity education attracts swindlers

Javan Ochieng used his organisation-Kenya Networks Management, or Kenema to lure over 3,000 students across the country.

How Kenyans' thirst for European and US varsity education attracts swindlers

Tribunal faults KRA for demanding taxes from M-Kopa's Sh1.4bn bad debts

A tax battle has exposed how failure by Kenyans to pay M-Kopa items taken on loans cost the Kenya Revenue Authority, Sh1.4 billion in taxes.

Tribunal faults KRA for demanding taxes from M-Kopa's Sh1.4bn bad debts

City Hall 'blunder' that could have cost taxpayers Sh100 million

A blunder by the defunct Nairobi City Council to irregularly allocate public land would have cost taxpayers Sh100 million.

City Hall 'blunder' that could have cost taxpayers Sh100 million

Court quashes Sh1.6 million award to principal accused of harassment

Court of Appeal has quashed Sh1.6 million award to a high school principal who was accused by female students of harassment.

Court quashes Sh1.6 million award to principal accused of harassment

Mandago, seven others to face fresh charges over Finland education saga

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and seven others will face fresh charges in connection with the Sh50 million Finland education saga.

Mandago, seven others to face fresh charges over Finland education saga

Family of man shot in Parklands denies land dispute claims

Sagar died in hospital after he was shot by two men on a motorcycle on September 24. He was cremated on Sunday at the Kariokor Crematorium.

Family of man shot in Parklands denies land dispute claims

KRA loses appeal against Sh400 million tax dispute

The Kenya Revenue Authority has failed to convince the High Court to order a gas company to pay Sh400 million in taxes.

KRA loses appeal against Sh400 million tax dispute

Waititu questioned over Ruto utterances, Azimio denied access

Waititu was taken to DCI headquarters where he was interrogated for hours in the company of his lawyer Ndegwa Njiru.

Waititu questioned over Ruto utterances, Azimio denied access

Morara Kebaso arrested by DCI officers

Directorate of Criminal Investigation officers who arrested him confiscated his phones and laptop before driving him away.

Morara Kebaso arrested by DCI officers

Court stops former Fafi MP Elias Bare from evicting kin, selling father's land

Elias Bare Shill was accused of transferring their father’s plot in Garissa town to his name. Elias contends that the property was transferred to him to hold in trust for their family.

Court stops former Fafi MP Elias Bare from evicting kin, selling father's land

Poor police response blamed for demo deaths

Human rights groups have cited poorly coordinated police response for the many deaths during Gen Z protests at Parliament.

Poor police response blamed for demo deaths

Bank ordered to pay construction company from Somalia Embassy accounts

A Kenyan bank has been directed to release Sh26 million to a construction company after it won a battle against the Somali government.

Bank ordered to pay construction company from Somalia Embassy accounts

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.

Insurance company to pay KRA Sh27 million

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

The DCI obtained an order from the magistrate's court after questioning the two legislators over claims that they were part of those who funded Gen Z demos.

By 2 months ago

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

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 2 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 2 months ago

IG Kanja says Kitengela three not in police custody

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 2 months ago

NIS officer fired over Sh3m bribe in passport scam

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 2 months ago

Masengeli warns traffic police against taking bribes

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.

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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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 months ago

Family in tears after fatal fight for Kirima property

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 3 months ago

Mathee wa Ngara, two others to know fate on Monday

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 3 months ago

Mathe wa Ngara, co-accused await bond decision

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 3 months ago

DCI arrests 'Mathee wa Ngara' again

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 3 months ago

Man loses Sh4 million vehicle bought from NYS heist suspect

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