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Julius Chepkwony

Image of posh Ngata estate stained by law suits, bloody feuds

Ngata is one of several farms that was bought from European settlers and set aside for research and development in animal and crop husbandry.

By 2 months ago

Image of posh Ngata estate stained by law suits, bloody feuds

Residents want power firm to address concerns

Residents want power firm to address concerns

By 3 months ago

12-year legal war between traders and insurer over Sh50m claims

12-year legal war between traders and insurer over Sh50m claims

By 4 months ago

Family struggles to repatriate kin's body from Saudi Arabia

Family struggles to repatriate kin's body from Saudi Arabia

By 4 months ago

UDA leaders seek to intervene, end rift between Ruto, Gachagua

Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri who addressed the media on behalf of the UDA coordinators said they are concerned about the cracks in the party.

By 5 months ago

UDA leaders seek to intervene, end rift between Ruto, Gachagua

Four move to court to challenge law on appointing CASs

A fresh petition challenging the creation of the positions of the Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) has been filed at the High Court in Nakuru.

By 5 months ago

Four move to court to challenge law on appointing CASs

Five killed in Nakuru road accident, eight injured

Five people die, eight others injured after a matatu and truck collide at Molo River on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, truck driver on the run, County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi says

By 5 months ago

Five killed in Nakuru road accident, eight injured

Lawyer challenges legality of Affordable Housing Act

At least seven petitions have been filed at the High Court in Nakuru and Nairobi. The latest to be filed is a petition by Nakuru-based lawyer Peter Okiro.

By 7 months ago

Lawyer challenges legality of Affordable Housing Act

Banditry in North Rift proves hard nut to crack for Ruto

In 2023 the government deployed a multi-agency security team comprising the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and National Police Service under ‘Operation Maliza Uhalifu’ North Rift.

By 7 months ago

Banditry in North Rift proves hard nut to crack for Ruto

Mystery of two minors in custody row who prefer father to mother

But judge has ordered the father to hand over custody of the younger child to the mother. The children’s officer recommends DKS be interviewed by the court to confirm his preference.

By 7 months ago

Mystery of two minors in custody row who prefer father to mother

UDA leaders seek to intervene, end rift between Ruto, Gachagua

Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri who addressed the media on behalf of the UDA coordinators said they are concerned about the cracks in the party.

By 5 months ago

UDA leaders seek to intervene, end rift between Ruto, Gachagua

Four move to court to challenge law on appointing CASs

A fresh petition challenging the creation of the positions of the Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) has been filed at the High Court in Nakuru.

By 5 months ago

Four move to court to challenge law on appointing CASs

Five killed in Nakuru road accident, eight injured

Five people die, eight others injured after a matatu and truck collide at Molo River on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, truck driver on the run, County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi says

By 5 months ago

Five killed in Nakuru road accident, eight injured

Lawyer challenges legality of Affordable Housing Act

At least seven petitions have been filed at the High Court in Nakuru and Nairobi. The latest to be filed is a petition by Nakuru-based lawyer Peter Okiro.

By 7 months ago

Lawyer challenges legality of Affordable Housing Act

Banditry in North Rift proves hard nut to crack for Ruto

In 2023 the government deployed a multi-agency security team comprising the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and National Police Service under ‘Operation Maliza Uhalifu’ North Rift.

By 7 months ago

Banditry in North Rift proves hard nut to crack for Ruto

Mystery of two minors in custody row who prefer father to mother

But judge has ordered the father to hand over custody of the younger child to the mother. The children’s officer recommends DKS be interviewed by the court to confirm his preference.

By 7 months ago

Mystery of two minors in custody row who prefer father to mother

UDA leaders seek to intervene, end rift between Ruto, Gachagua

Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri who addressed the media on behalf of the UDA coordinators said they are concerned about the cracks in the party.

By 5 months ago

UDA leaders seek to intervene, end rift between Ruto, Gachagua

Four move to court to challenge law on appointing CASs

A fresh petition challenging the creation of the positions of the Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) has been filed at the High Court in Nakuru.

By 5 months ago

Four move to court to challenge law on appointing CASs

Five killed in Nakuru road accident, eight injured

Five people die, eight others injured after a matatu and truck collide at Molo River on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, truck driver on the run, County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi says

By 5 months ago

Five killed in Nakuru road accident, eight injured

Lawyer challenges legality of Affordable Housing Act

At least seven petitions have been filed at the High Court in Nakuru and Nairobi. The latest to be filed is a petition by Nakuru-based lawyer Peter Okiro.

By 7 months ago

Lawyer challenges legality of Affordable Housing Act

Banditry in North Rift proves hard nut to crack for Ruto

In 2023 the government deployed a multi-agency security team comprising the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and National Police Service under ‘Operation Maliza Uhalifu’ North Rift.

By 7 months ago

Banditry in North Rift proves hard nut to crack for Ruto

Mystery of two minors in custody row who prefer father to mother

But judge has ordered the father to hand over custody of the younger child to the mother. The children’s officer recommends DKS be interviewed by the court to confirm his preference.

By 7 months ago

Mystery of two minors in custody row who prefer father to mother

UDA leaders seek to intervene, end rift between Ruto, Gachagua

Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri who addressed the media on behalf of the UDA coordinators said they are concerned about the cracks in the party.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

UDA leaders seek to intervene, end rift between Ruto, Gachagua

Four move to court to challenge law on appointing CASs

A fresh petition challenging the creation of the positions of the Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) has been filed at the High Court in Nakuru.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Four move to court to challenge law on appointing CASs

Five killed in Nakuru road accident, eight injured

Five people die, eight others injured after a matatu and truck collide at Molo River on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, truck driver on the run, County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi says

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Five killed in Nakuru road accident, eight injured

Lawyer challenges legality of Affordable Housing Act

At least seven petitions have been filed at the High Court in Nakuru and Nairobi. The latest to be filed is a petition by Nakuru-based lawyer Peter Okiro.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Lawyer challenges legality of Affordable Housing Act

Banditry in North Rift proves hard nut to crack for Ruto

In 2023 the government deployed a multi-agency security team comprising the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and National Police Service under 'Operation Maliza Uhalifu' North Rift.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Banditry in North Rift proves hard nut to crack for Ruto

Mystery of two minors in custody row who prefer father to mother

But judge has ordered the father to hand over custody of the younger child to the mother. The children's officer recommends DKS be interviewed by the court to confirm his preference.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Mystery of two minors in custody row who prefer father to mother

Bogus investigations that led to release of Walingo

Three years later Walingo, and the four are off the hook after a High Court in Nakuru declared that the threshold to sustain the alleged stealing of funds had not been met.

By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago

Bogus investigations that led to release of Walingo

Parent sues school over fee arrears, asks court for refund

The parent says the charges are not in line with the ministry's directive. He says he represents many others whose children are always embarrassed

By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago

Parent sues school over fee arrears, asks court for refund

Apostle Ng'ang'a among five sued by EACC over Sh1.6b land

Kenya Railways Corporation in November 2023 sued Neno Evangelism Registered Trustees and three others. It named EACC as an interested party.

By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago

Apostle Ng'ang'a among five sued by EACC over Sh1.6b land

Kenya embassy residences in poor condition, audit reveals

Gathungu cites inadequate drainage, incomplete works, cracked walls, says delay in purchasing the chancery building in London may lead to increased cost of lease rental.

By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago

Kenya embassy residences in poor condition, audit reveals

Chilling journey to bandit-prone Baringo North

Our contact warned us that the route we were taking was not safe. Creepy silence made us lower the music in the car, we could not even hear birds chirping.

By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago

Chilling journey to bandit-prone Baringo North

American lion enthusiast to sue over killing of lions in Kenya's wildlife

An American tourist and lion enthusiast Luis Franco has petitioned the Kenyan Government over the failure to protect and end the killing of wildlife.

By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago

American lion enthusiast to sue over killing of lions in Kenya's wildlife

Irony of tight security at burial of blind teacher killed by bandits

A contingent of security personnel armed to the teeth escort the body from the mortuary to the homestead. Local leaders say the government is keen to end insecurity in the volatile region.

By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago

Irony of tight security at burial of blind teacher killed by bandits

MP Kipchumba raises concern over disparity in management of ECDEs

Marakwet MP Toroitich Timothy Kipchumba has raised concern over disparities in counties' management and running of Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDEs) centres.

By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago

MP Kipchumba raises concern over disparity in management of ECDEs

Auditor General queries Sh140 million tree planting campaign

The Government, through the State Department for Environment and Climate Change, spent more than Sh140 million in the national tree planting campaign.

By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago

Auditor General queries Sh140 million tree planting campaign

Auditor General pokes holes in G-to-G oil deal

As of June 30, 2023, Sh267,722,538 compensations for stabilised refined petroleum products was agreed upon and recommended for payment.

By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago

Auditor General pokes holes in G-to-G oil deal

Alarm as Elimu scholarship beneficiaries dropout rate rises

Auditor General's report further reveals the poor academic performance of beneficiaries of Elimu scholarship.

By Julius Chepkwony 9 months ago

Alarm as Elimu scholarship beneficiaries dropout rate rises

State breached public service rules to train doctors in Cuba

Auditor General noted that training records showed that the Ministry entered into a contract to train 50 doctors in family medicine in Cuba without evidence that the course was not available in Kenya.

By Julius Chepkwony 9 months ago

State breached public service rules to train doctors in Cuba

Court rules DPP has no powers to withdraw cases

High Court Judge Nixon Sifuna in a ruling on an application by an accused person said it is not for the prosecutors to declare an accused person innocent.

By Julius Chepkwony 9 months ago

Court rules DPP has no powers to withdraw cases

Police ordered to evict goons from War Memorial Hospital

Nakuru County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi has been ordered to evict goons who occupied Nakuru War Memorial Hospital last week.

By Julius Chepkwony 9 months ago

Police ordered to evict goons from War Memorial Hospital

Court declares bid to reduce Egerton staff pay unconstitutional

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has declared unconstitutional notice on salary reduction by Egerton University to its staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Julius Chepkwony 9 months ago

Court declares bid to reduce Egerton staff pay unconstitutional

CoB asks national, county governments to submit financial reports

National and county governments have three days to submit financial and non-financial reports for the first six months of the 2023/2024 financial year to the Controller of Budget.

By Julius Chepkwony 10 months ago

CoB asks national, county governments to submit financial reports

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