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Julius Chepkwony

JSC, trader urge court to dismiss lawyer's libel case thrown out

A Nakuru businessman and the Judicial Service Commission have asked the High Court to dismiss defamation claims by a lawyer.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

JSC, trader urge court to dismiss lawyer's libel case thrown out

Mau residents urge Attorney General to lift caveat on disputed land

Mau residents urge Attorney General to lift caveat on disputed land

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Bangbet in trademark dispute, says it has lost millions

Bangbet in trademark dispute, says it has lost millions

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Government eyes 70 megawatts of power in Menengai

Government eyes 70 megawatts of power in Menengai

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

EACC halts auction of Sh300 million public land in Nakuru

The anti-graft agency Wednesday stopped the auction of prime public land that was allegedly grabbed by a private developer in Nakuru county.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

EACC halts auction of Sh300 million public land in Nakuru

Residents question criteria used to identify Eldoret heroes

Even before the dust has settled, locals are now questioning the criteria used to identify the heroes.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Residents question criteria used to identify Eldoret heroes

Kenya Power to pay couple more than Sh50m for costly oversight

Kenya Power has been ordered to pay a couple more than Sh50 million as compensation for damages after a fire destroyed their property in Malindi.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Kenya Power to pay couple more than Sh50m for costly oversight

IDPs on disputed land stay put despite ruling

Victims of the 2007/2008 post-election violence continue to occupy a portion of a disputed 755-acre parcel of land in Nakuru County despite a court order.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

IDPs on disputed land stay put despite ruling

Court bars Bomet governor from dismissing three CECs

The Employment and Labour in Kericho has issued conservatory orders suspending the removal from office of three Bomet County Executive Members.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Court bars Bomet governor from dismissing three CECs

Lands official, chief summoned as Kulei defends land papers

Omar Mohamed Omar and Patrick Maina Wakanda have sued Kulei, Chief Land Registrar, Attorney General and Sian Enterprises Ltd.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Lands official, chief summoned as Kulei defends land papers

Man at pains to explain how he bought Sh350m ADC land at age 21

Omar Mohamed Omar told the court that he acquired the 20.24-hectare parcel of land in Ngata a year after completing his secondary school education.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Man at pains to explain how he bought Sh350m ADC land at age 21

Audit exposes massive financial irregularities in Nakuru County

The Auditor General report questions the use of over Sh6.9 billion on employees' compensation as analysis also finds that staff were employed without following recruitment plans.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Audit exposes massive financial irregularities in Nakuru County

Goons chase away War Memorial Hospital staff

Members of staff attempted to regain access to the Nakuru War Memorial hospital but were chased away by a group of rowdy youth who vowed never to allow them back.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Goons chase away War Memorial Hospital staff

County, police pushed to the corner over raging War Memorial Hospital dispute

The County Government, in their application to have an interim injunction against the hospital management was dismissed.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

County, police pushed to the corner over raging War Memorial Hospital dispute

Ford Foundation has funded 205 organisations and State agencies

First Lady Rachel Ruto's Joyful Women Organisation (Joywo) among at least 205 NGOs in Kenya that have benefitted from Ford Foundation grants accused of funding anti-government protests.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Ford Foundation has funded 205 organisations and State agencies

Tiaty residents freeze operations at GDC, push for compensation

Residents said local leaders, led by MP William Kamket, have failed to follow up and have their issues addressed.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Tiaty residents freeze operations at GDC, push for compensation

'Mara Heist' haunts university as sacked officials seek Sh84m

The decision by Maasai Mara University to sack top officials linked to the alleged misappropriation of over Sh177 million in the Maasai Mara has come back to haunt it.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

'Mara Heist' haunts university as sacked officials seek Sh84m

Kalro risks losing Sh18.2 billion land over lack of title deeds

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) risks losing Sh18.2 billion land to illegal settlers, a recent audit has revealed.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Kalro risks losing Sh18.2 billion land over lack of title deeds

Court suspends swearing-in of John Chebochok as tea factory director

The High Court in Kericho has suspended the swearing-in of John Chebochok as Toror/Tegat Tea Factory Limited Director.

By Julius Chepkwony and Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Court suspends swearing-in of John Chebochok as tea factory director

John Chebochok stares at legal hurdle as organisations file case

In the suit, five non-profit-making organisations want the court to declare that John Chebochok is unfit to hold office and that he is ineligible to hold any public office.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

John Chebochok stares at legal hurdle as organisations file case

Mandatory death sentence on robbery with violence constitutional

The mandatory death sentence imposed on robbery with violence suspects is constitutional, the Court of Appeal in Kisumu has maintained.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Mandatory death sentence on robbery with violence constitutional

German in property row casts doubt on tribunal probing judge

Heerdes petitioned the Judicial Service Commission for removal of judge Mohammed Kullow.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

German in property row casts doubt on tribunal probing judge

Saving the Mau: Landmark ruling that boosted conservation

Encroachments leading to destruction have been reported in various forests as people seek more land for farming and settlement resulting in forced evictions.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Saving the Mau: Landmark ruling that boosted conservation

Ex-military man Koitaba eulogised as selfless, honest

Koitaba, who died on June 27 after suffering a heart attack, was eulogised as a selfless man. He resigned from the military on June 3, 1976.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Ex-military man Koitaba eulogised as selfless, honest

Gideon Moi calls for crackdown on protest goons

The gangs, noted Gideon Moi, engaged in looting, vandalizing property, and stealing from individuals.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Gideon Moi calls for crackdown on protest goons

Gachagua tells MPs to bite the bullet and face the people

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on MPs to bite the bullet and come out and apologise to the people rather than engaging them in hide-and-seek games.

By Gilbert Kimutai and Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Gachagua tells MPs to bite the bullet and face the people

Ruto forced to eat humble pie as Gen Z protests escalate

Ruto and DP Gachagua faced the wrath of the youth on Sunday outside ACK Christ the King Pro-Cathedral in Nyahururu town where they were attending a Sunday service.

By Steve Mkawale and Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Ruto forced to eat humble pie as Gen Z protests escalate

Eastern Mau residents protest State's decision to ban grazing

Residents living adjacent to the Mau water tower have protested the decision by the government to ban grazing of livestock in the forest.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Eastern Mau residents protest State's decision to ban grazing

State officials burn Sh12b on domestic travel

Last year, the government suspended non-essential foreign travel to ensure fiscal prudence.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

State officials burn Sh12b on domestic travel

45 counties defy law that limits expenditure on workers' wages

Baringo and Garissa are among the biggest spenders on employee compensation.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

45 counties defy law that limits expenditure on workers' wages

Lawyer blames police for assaults by road users

Cases of road users confronting traffic police officers continue to be reported raising concern over the persistent bad blood.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Lawyer blames police for assaults by road users

Four shot as KWS officers pursue people fishing in Lake Nakuru

The incident occurred during a crackdown on alleged illegal fishing in Lake Nakuru.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Four shot as KWS officers pursue people fishing in Lake Nakuru

Dilemma of community displaced by bandits, exiled by government

The government gazetted 33,000 acres as government land, rendering them permanently homeless.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Dilemma of community displaced by bandits, exiled by government

Senator Omtatah, advocate Matindi want court to stop Finance Bill debate

The duo said the Bill has been prematurely introduced, lacks an approved fiscal framework and should MPs proceed and pass the tax proposals Kenyans would be affected

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Senator Omtatah, advocate Matindi want court to stop Finance Bill debate

Cost of Itare dam project increases to Sh40 billion

Initially, the dam whose construction was launched in 2016, was to cost Sh35 billion.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Cost of Itare dam project increases to Sh40 billion

When greed takes over, causing church to split over money, power

Bishop says many church wrangles are caused by lack of education, ignorance, greed, and love for earthly things.

By Julius Chepkwony and Daniel Chege 7 months ago

When greed takes over, causing church to split over money, power

DCI seeks to detain five KFS rangers for 14 days over student's death

A Magistrate's court will rule Thursday whether five Kenya Forest Service (KFS) rangers accused of allegedly assaulting a 19-year-old student will remain in custody.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

DCI seeks to detain five KFS rangers for 14 days over student's death

Fears of maize seed crisis as floods hit Perkerra irrigation scheme

Farmers contracted by Kenya Seed Company (KSC) to plant maize seeds in Marigat, Baringo county are counting losses after floods destroyed their farms.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Fears of maize seed crisis as floods hit Perkerra irrigation scheme

Residents anxious as fault lines develop in residential areas

Kenneth Milgo, a resident, said they woke up one-morning last week to find a huge crack on one of the roads in the area

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Residents anxious as fault lines develop in residential areas

Court seeks state's contingency plan for disaster preparedness

Justice Samuel Mohochi ordered the government to prepare and present its plan on how to handle the situation following a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Court seeks state's contingency plan for disaster preparedness

Boy in agony after he's beaten, burnt by father

Teen says his father assaulted him for stealing Sh5,000. But his father says the actual amount stolen was Sh72,000.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Boy in agony after he's beaten, burnt by father

Property can't be shared until couples divorce, declares court

Justice Nzioko says party laying claim on property must prove marriage dissolution.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Property can't be shared until couples divorce, declares court

Governor Cheboi faces impeachment amid audit queries

Jacob Kiplagat, a petitioner, claims the governor has failed to discharge his duties.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Governor Cheboi faces impeachment amid audit queries

Sibling rivalry exposed in UDA primaries

There are fears the chaos and rigging claims could spell doom to the country's ruling party.

By Julius Chepkwony and George Sayagie 7 months ago

Sibling rivalry exposed in UDA primaries

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