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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 months ago
German in property row casts doubt on tribunal probing judge
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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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 months ago
Eastern Mau residents protest State's decision to ban grazing
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State officials burn Sh12b on domestic travel
Last year, the government suspended non-essential foreign travel to ensure fiscal prudence.
By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago
State officials burn Sh12b on domestic travel
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45 counties defy law that limits expenditure on workers' wages
Baringo and Garissa are among the biggest spenders on employee compensation.
By Julius Chepkwony 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago
Dilemma of community displaced by bandits, exiled by government
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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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago
DCI seeks to detain five KFS rangers for 14 days over student's death
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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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago
Boy in agony after he's beaten, burnt by father
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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 6 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 6 months ago
Governor Cheboi faces impeachment amid audit queries
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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 6 months ago
Sibling rivalry exposed in UDA primaries
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