Magistrate declines to quit Sh1.1b Finland scholarship scandal case
A magistrate in Nakuru has refused to recuse himself from the Sh1.1 billion Finland scholarship case, insisting he was competent enough to handle the matter.
By Daniel Chege and Sophia Matoya 2 months ago
Magistrate declines to quit Sh1.1b Finland scholarship scandal case
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 Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Court orders arrests of Uasin Gishu Governor Bii, his former deputy
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 Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Contractor seeks orders to freeze Moi University's bank accounts
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 Daniel Chege 2 months ago
EACC to grill officials from three counties on Sh400m graft claims
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 Daniel Chege 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 Daniel Chege 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 James Wanzala, Daniel Chege 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 Daniel Chege, Daniel Chege and Valentine Zablon 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 Daniel Chege 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 Daniel Chege 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 Daniel Chege 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 Daniel Chege 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 Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Court halts Belgian widow's Sh100m estate battle
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 Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Kihika Kimani's widows say estate bankrupt in succession case
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 Daniel Chege 3 months ago
EACC, county assemblies seek to partner in graft war
Prison wardens on go slow after State fails to honour pay hike
A spot-check revealed that several prison facilities across the country, including Nakuru GK Prisons, Shimo la Tewa in Taita Taveta, and Naivasha Prisons had been affected.
By Francis Ontomwa and Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Prison wardens on go slow after State fails to honour pay hike
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 Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Re-appointment of KLB boss unlawful, PSC tells Labour court
Why it will take longer to reopen War Memorial hospital
The hospital, standing on a 25-acre land in the posh Milimani estate, was closed on January 23, 2024.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Why it will take longer to reopen War Memorial hospital
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 Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Petitioner wants Senate to ban naming of projects after governor, MCAs
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 Daniel Chege 3 months ago
How student from another county applied for Finland scholarship
My father sold land but we lost it all, man says in Finland saga trial
Witness says while they'd been told it was a scholarship, they were later informed that it wasn't so and that they needed to pay school fees.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
My father sold land but we lost it all, man says in Finland saga trial
Governor Bii's name dragged into Sh1.1b overseas education scandal
Witnesses say programme continued after new administration took office.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Governor Bii's name dragged into Sh1.1b overseas education scandal
Parents say they were asked to pay Sh540,000 extra for Finland studies
Senator Mandago is charged alongside officials Meshack Rono and Joshua Lelei over conspiracy to steal, stealing and abuse of office.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Parents say they were asked to pay Sh540,000 extra for Finland studies
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How Finland scholarship funds were spent on furniture, perks
The county didn't have the budget for the programme's administrative work which was meant for parents from humble backgrounds
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
How Finland scholarship funds were spent on furniture, perks
Churches divided on youth-led anti-government protests
Churches in Nakuru have differed over the anti-government protests by Generation Z, set to hit their fourth week.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Churches divided on youth-led anti-government protests
Kipsang clashes with KLB board over appointment of new MD
Education PS Belio Kipsang's decision to rescind the appointment of Kenneth Jumba as acting MD of Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) has not gone down well with the board.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Kipsang clashes with KLB board over appointment of new MD
Kihika to challenge ruling on War Memorial hospital
Nakuru War Memorial Hospital remains closed even after the High Court in Nyandarua reinstated the lease title deed registered under private ownership.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Kihika to challenge ruling on War Memorial hospital
'I was targeted', says TV journalist who was shot four times by police
She said that one police officer, whom she remembers well, told her she was a marked person.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
'I was targeted', says TV journalist who was shot four times by police
Court orders third survey on 666 acre land belonging to former MP
Judge says part of the prime land has already been subdivided and occupied.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Court orders third survey on 666 acre land belonging to former MP
Outrage after police shoots journalist covering protests in Nakuru
Police shot and injured Kameme TV Journalist Catherine Wanjeri along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru City during the Generation Z protests.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Outrage after police shoots journalist covering protests in Nakuru
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Ruto government groping in the dark as Gen Z step up protests
President William Ruto's administration has continued to give different versions of who or what has triggered the nationwide anti-government protests by Generation Z.
By Steve Mkawale and Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Ruto government groping in the dark as Gen Z step up protests
Ruto accuses Ford Foundation of fueling Gen Z Protests
President William Ruto claims Ford Foundation is funding countrywide protests against his administration, this comes after countywide Gen Z protests.
By Steve Mkawale and Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Ruto accuses Ford Foundation of fueling Gen Z Protests
Ex-husband to marathon star seeks 50 percent matrimonial estate
The ex-husband to Marathon star Lucy Kabuu is seeking 50 percent of their matrimonial estate, estimated to be worth over Sh10 million.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Ex-husband to marathon star seeks 50 percent matrimonial estate
Court tells State to produce more witnesses in Finland scam case
Only four people have testified out of a list of 202.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Court tells State to produce more witnesses in Finland scam case
Finland scandal: County officials paid allowances to travel abroad
Senator Jackson Mandago is facing charge of abuse of office.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Finland scandal: County officials paid allowances to travel abroad
Family in shock after discovering kin was killed in protest
Kevin Madanga died after he was shot three times when police opened fire when protestors attempted to invade the statehouse in Nakuru last week.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Family in shock after discovering kin was killed in protest
Mandago in court over Sh1.1b scandal
Senator Jackson Mandago allegedly conspired to steal Sh1.1 billion from KCB Bank in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Mandago in court over Sh1.1b scandal
Former MP's son defies court order, constructs house on disputed land
A son of the late Nominated MP Philip Kamau constructed a house on a six-acre piece of land in Njoro despite a court order and county government notice stopping the same.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Former MP's son defies court order, constructs house on disputed land
Ruto must go chants reverberate in nightclubs
Chants of 'Ruto Must Go' reverberated in nightclubs in cities and major towns across the country as Generation Z took their campaign against Finance Bill 2024 a notch higher.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Ruto must go chants reverberate in nightclubs
Administrators, beneficiaries in fight over estate of former MP
A court battle has ensued between four administrators and over 20 beneficiaries of the estate of the late politician Kibowen Komen.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Administrators, beneficiaries in fight over estate of former MP
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