Court issues arrest warrant against Salasya over Sh500,000 debt
The Kakamega Small Claims Court (SCC) has issued an arrest warrant against Mumias East MP Peter Kalerwa Salasya over failure to repay a debt.
By Robert Amalemba 2 months ago
Court issues arrest warrant against Salasya over Sh500,000 debt
SDA church trustees lose bid to stop eviction from disputed land
The Court of Appeal in Kisumu has declined to issue a temporary injunction stopping the eviction of trustees of Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church Millennium from a disputed piece of land.
By Robert Amalemba 3 months ago
SDA church trustees lose bid to stop eviction from disputed land
Governor Ottichilo sets in motion plans to construct Sh2.5 billion granite plant
Plans by Vihiga County government to construct a Sh2.5 billion granite processing plant in Ebuyangu, West Bunyore Ward, Emuhaya sub-county, are at an advanced stage.
By Robert Amalemba 3 months ago
Governor Ottichilo sets in motion plans to construct Sh2.5 billion granite plant
Salasya risks six-month jail term over Sh500,000 debt
On November 27, 2023, the SCC ordered Salasya to pay the businessman Sh500,000 plus interest, dismissing his counterclaim as inadequate, implausible, and dissuasive.
By Robert Amalemba 3 months ago
Salasya risks six-month jail term over Sh500,000 debt
Activist withdraws petition challenging appointment of varsity council
The Bungoma-based activist told the court that his decision was made willingly and was not influenced by external pressure.
By Robert Amalemba 3 months ago
Activist withdraws petition challenging appointment of varsity council
Court orders PAG-Kenya to lift ban on women seeking top seats
For 26 years, women could not vie the church's three top positions.
By Robert Amalemba 3 months ago
Court orders PAG-Kenya to lift ban on women seeking top seats
Sharp split in Azimio over talks with Ruto
ODM's Raila Odinga remains isolated in his stance.
By Robert Amalemba and Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Sharp split in Azimio over talks with Ruto
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Blue-eyed son of Mululu dynasty who survived Cabinet bloodbath
Analysts attribute his survival in different political environments to his amiable personality.
By Robert Amalemba 3 months ago
Blue-eyed son of Mululu dynasty who survived Cabinet bloodbath
MCAs urge Gen Z to have patience in push for talks
Vihiga MCAS have urged Gen Z to temper their demands, emphasising the importance of patience now that President Ruto has expressed openness to a national dialogue.
By Robert Amalemba 4 months ago
MCAs urge Gen Z to have patience in push for talks
Businessman reports Didmus Barasa to police over death threats
Barasa, who was recently acquitted in a murder case, allegedly threatened Ochieng following his participation in peaceful demonstrations against the Finance Bill, 2024.
By Robert Amalemba 4 months ago
Businessman reports Didmus Barasa to police over death threats
Why western leaders want Wetang'ula to dissolve Ford Kenya
Politicians say Wetangula's bargaining power in Kenya Kwanza will diminish.
By Robert Amalemba 4 months ago
Why western leaders want Wetang'ula to dissolve Ford Kenya
Man jailed 15 years for killing wife in love triangle
The sentencing followed a plea bargain agreement where the man pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter.
By Robert Amalemba 4 months ago
Man jailed 15 years for killing wife in love triangle
Registrar fined Sh200,000 for contempt
The judge expressed regret that the registrar had become a "serial contemnor".
By Robert Amalemba 4 months ago
Registrar fined Sh200,000 for contempt
MDG urges MPs to reject tax hikes, calls for KRA reforms
MDG Party leader David Ochieng emphasized that such measures would burden an already heavily taxed populace, still recovering from punitive taxes enacted in previous years.
By Robert Amalemba and Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago
MDG urges MPs to reject tax hikes, calls for KRA reforms
11 Vihiga County officials deny stealing Sh17 million
Senior Principal Magistrate Joseph Ndururi ordered the accused to notify the court whenever they want to travel outside the country.
By Robert Amalemba 4 months ago
11 Vihiga County officials deny stealing Sh17 million
Ruto warns leaders against sowing seeds of discord in the country
Ruto has vowed not to allow the country to slide back into past dark days citing the 2007-2008 post-election violence that was caused by reckless statements that polarised the country.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Ruto warns leaders against sowing seeds of discord in the country
Oscar Sudi warns politicians against tribal groupings
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has hit out at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over what he termed ethnic and divisive politics.
By Robert Amalemba, Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago
Oscar Sudi warns politicians against tribal groupings
Kamabeka dance lights up event as Gachagua becomes 'man of few words'
DP Rigathi Gachagua delivered a speech of less than two minutes, a departure from his usually lengthy speeches.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Kamabeka dance lights up event as Gachagua becomes 'man of few words'
President bets on agriculture to drive growth, blasts wastage
Madaraka Day speech failed to mention workers strikes, disquiet over high taxation and education sector woes.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
President bets on agriculture to drive growth, blasts wastage
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Ruto's goodies as revival of sugar factories clouds his Western tour
Efforts to clear sugar miller's debts, which amount to billions, have stalled.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Ruto's goodies as revival of sugar factories clouds his Western tour
Ruto begins tour of Western as leaders cite bias in funds sharing
President Ruto will come face to face with sugarcane farmers who have raised concerns about the plan to lease state-owned sugar factories
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Ruto begins tour of Western as leaders cite bias in funds sharing
Anti-tobacco lobby lauds Mombasa, Kilifi ban on muguka
KETCA chairperson Joel Gitali, said the ban on muguka (leaves of Catha edulis, chewed as a stimulant) is a significant step towards protecting public health, particularly among the youth.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Anti-tobacco lobby lauds Mombasa, Kilifi ban on muguka
Sugarcane stakeholders mull over pricing committee
Farmers have demanded that millers pay Sh5,900 per ton of cane as ordered by court but millers are advocating for Sh5,100.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Sugarcane stakeholders mull over pricing committee
Farmers and millers in talks to resolve sugarcane price dispute
Farmers demand Sh5,900 per ton as per a court order while millers insist on paying Sh5,100 per ton.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Farmers and millers in talks to resolve sugarcane price dispute
Court awards man Sh500,000 for unfair dismissal
The court ruled that the employee was unfairly kicked out of his job on the claim that his employer was cutting costs.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Court awards man Sh500,000 for unfair dismissal
Regulator, millers to hold crucial meeting to resolve cane price dispute
Currently, farmers propose maintaining the rate at Sh5,900, while millers advocate for a reduction to Sh5,100.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Regulator, millers to hold crucial meeting to resolve cane price dispute
Speaker files petition to stop auction of Peter Salasya's car
Wetang'ula expressed concern over a court decree permitting auction of the vehicle due to a Sh500,000 debt owed by the MP, to which the Assembly is not a party.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Speaker files petition to stop auction of Peter Salasya's car
ANC officials downplay talk of dissolution amid significant state appointments
Reports that the Amani National Congress (ANC) party could fold and join President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has elicited mixed reactions.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
ANC officials downplay talk of dissolution amid significant state appointments
Artisanal miners upbeat as gold processing bill set for second reading
The bill if assented to law will establish a legal framework for collecting, purifying, smelting, fabricating, registering, monitoring and transporting gold or products of gold.
By Robert Amalemba, Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago
Artisanal miners upbeat as gold processing bill set for second reading
You are welcome to UDA, Malala tells Governor Barasa
UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has told Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa to quit ODM and join President William Ruto's ruling party UDA.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
You are welcome to UDA, Malala tells Governor Barasa
Musalia, Wetang'ula now strike back at Natembeya
Drawing from their combined political experience, the two said they deserved unmerited respect from new leaders, especially from Western Kenya where they enjoy a significant following.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Musalia, Wetang'ula now strike back at Natembeya
Farmers: Millers' threat to shut crushing over new prices 'selfish'
Sugarcane farmers have welcomed the order even as the Agriculture and Food Authority urges the warring parties to embrace dialogue for sector's growth
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Farmers: Millers' threat to shut crushing over new prices 'selfish'
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Millers threaten to shut down over court order to increase cane prices
The court on April 24, 2014, ordered millers to revert to the previous rate of Sh5,900 per tonne up from the current rate of Sh5,100 per tonne.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Millers threaten to shut down over court order to increase cane prices
Natembeya: 'Tawe' movement rallies against bad governance
Despite facing criticism and resistance, he remains resolute in his dedication to the welfare of his constituents and the advancement of their well-being.
By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Natembeya: 'Tawe' movement rallies against bad governance
Man loses bid for Sh1 million retirement benefits
Freddie Odhoji Jumar alleged that his retirement benefits had been unlawfully withheld by Posta.
By Robert Amalemba 6 months ago
Man loses bid for Sh1 million retirement benefits
Man who killed grandmother handed 10 years in jail
A man accused of killing his grandmother after 'hearing strange voices' in his head has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the High Court in Vihiga.
By Robert Amalemba 6 months ago
Man who killed grandmother handed 10 years in jail
Kakamega Court quashes transfer of two teachers to PSC
The Labour and Industrial Relations Court has declared the transfer of teachers from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to the Public Service Commission (PSC) illegal.
By Robert Amalemba 6 months ago
Kakamega Court quashes transfer of two teachers to PSC
Mining PS: Formalising sector will ensure safety, help save environment
PS Elijah Mwangi said the sector was looking at increasing efficiency, and profitability and avoiding environmental degradation related to mining.
By Robert Amalemba 6 months ago
Mining PS: Formalising sector will ensure safety, help save environment
Salasya fails to prevent auction of car, slapped with Sh10,000 court fine
A Kakamega Court has allowed a businessman to proceed to auction Mumias East MP Peter Salasya's Land Cruiser, throwing aside the MP's application that sought to stop the process.
By Robert Amalemba 6 months ago
Salasya fails to prevent auction of car, slapped with Sh10,000 court fine
Anxiety grips over 800 villagers gold mining activities
At least 800 people are living with anxiety amid talk that they could be relocated to pave the way for gold mining.
By Nathan Ochunge and Robert Amalemba 6 months ago
Anxiety grips over 800 villagers gold mining activities
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