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ODM activist arraigned for printing abusive words against President Ruto

An ODM activist, Nuru Okanga, was arraigned in court on Thursday, November 30 for allegedly insulting President William Ruto.

ODM activist arraigned for printing abusive words against President Ruto

ODM activist Okanga denies insulting Ruto

ODM activist Okanga denies insulting Ruto

Two officers jailed over Sh200,000 bribe

Two officers jailed over Sh200,000 bribe

GBV cases on the rise in Naivasha slums

GBV cases on the rise in Naivasha slums

Court acquits ex-director of children's home convicted for defilement

A former director of a children's home who was last year jailed for 100 years for allegedly defiling four minors under his care has been acquitted by another court where he was facing similar charges.

Court acquits ex-director of children's home convicted for defilement

PS Hinga urges investors to join affordable housing project

Housing Permanent Secretary Charles Hinga has urged investors to join hands with the government in the ongoing project to construct affordable houses across the country.

PS Hinga urges investors to join affordable housing project

County bureaucracy blamed for slow emergency response

Emergency medical technicians have urged county governments to stop unnecessary bureaucracy when dealing with matters of emergency and safety.

County bureaucracy blamed for slow emergency response

Former Lamu senator charged with Sh6m fraud

The former senator, who represented himself, pleaded with the court for a lenient bond term claiming that he was in a financial crisis after losing his seat in last year's elections.

Former Lamu senator charged with Sh6m fraud

Judge's employees charged with theft of barbeque grills

They allegedly stole a barbeque grill and nyama choma jiko between July 17 and November 2, at Justice Aroni's Hardy residence in Lang'ata.

Judge's employees charged with theft of barbeque grills

Police given 10 days to hold suspects in Sh94m Quickmart heist

Court allows police to detain five suspects linked to Sh94m Quickmart heist for 10 days pending investigations, Milimani Magistrate Zainab Abdul rules.

Police given 10 days to hold suspects in Sh94m Quickmart heist

DCI officer fails to prove impersonation charge against businessman

A police officer who investigated a case of impersonation of a high court advocate was put on the spot on Thursday for failing to prove the allegations.

DCI officer fails to prove impersonation charge against businessman

Teacher in court for selling exam papers on WhatsApp, Telegram

A teacher from St. Lilian Academy in Kiambu, has been charged with circulating information about the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination papers on social media platforms.

Teacher in court for selling exam papers on WhatsApp, Telegram

Main suspect in Eric Maigo's murder pleads guilty

Anne Adhiambo, main suspect in Eric Maigo’s murder pleads guilty; she is to remain in custody at Langata Women's Prison and appear for plea-taking on November 8.

Main suspect in Eric Maigo's murder pleads guilty

Senator Mungatana loses Sh76 million case against a Chad national

Senator Danson Mungatana Danson Mungatana has lost his bid in a case where he was seeking to have a Chad national jailed over a Sh76 million investment in an oil business.

Senator Mungatana loses Sh76 million case against a Chad national

Brian Mwenda set free on Sh200,000 cash bail

Brian Mwenda, a man charged with impersonation and forgery, has been set free on a cash bail of Sh200,0000 by a Nairobi court.

Brian Mwenda set free on Sh200,000 cash bail

Betting firm risks closure over failure to pay Sh55m

A software development firm has filed a petition in court seeking to liquidate the operations of a betting firm for failing to pay Sh55 million debt.

Betting firm risks closure over failure to pay Sh55m

Taxi driver jailed for motor vehicle theft

A man who admitted to the charge of motor vehicle theft has been jailed for five years without the option of a fine.

Taxi driver jailed for motor vehicle theft

Land buyers warned against criminals selling off Embakasi Ranch parcels

Police in Ruai, Nairobi are investigating a land fraud scheme that targets buyers of parcels at the Embakasi Ranching Company.

Land buyers warned against criminals selling off Embakasi Ranch parcels

Former hospital worker at center of child theft ring jailed for 25 years

Fred Leparan, who worked at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital as a social worker, was also ordered to attend 10 years of supervised community service after cooling his heels behind bars.

Former hospital worker at center of child theft ring jailed for 25 years

200,000 at risk ahead of El Nino floods, county government warns

Official says they may have to use force if those identified fail to leave the risky areas.

By 2 months ago

200,000 at risk ahead of El Nino floods, county government warns

Main suspect in murder of Eric Maigo to be detained for 21 days

Police granted 21 days to hold main suspect in the murder of Nairobi Hospital Ag. Finance Director Eric Maigo pending investigations, to be arraigned on October 18.

By 2 months ago

Main suspect in murder of Eric Maigo to be detained for 21 days

Woman arrested after death of Maigo released

Cynthia Lusenga Andayo alias Flora Akoth Okonda was arrested last week following the death of the Nairobi hospital finance officer, Eric Maigo.

By 2 months ago

Woman arrested after death of Maigo released

Couple charged with Sh300,000 theft at construction site

Kennedy Kipchumba and his wife Juliah Wangari denied the charge before Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi on Wednesday.

By 2 months ago

Couple charged with Sh300,000 theft at construction site

Two charged with threatening to kill over land dispute

Two people, including an official of a self-help group, have been arraigned in court and charged with threatening to kill a man over a piece of land in Donholm estate, Nairobi.

By 2 months ago

Two charged with threatening to kill over land dispute

Njenga to Ruto: Stop police from harassing people seen as critics

Njenga claimed police were intimidating leaders, especially those from Azimio, with arbitrary arrests and abductions.

By 2 months ago

Njenga to Ruto: Stop police from harassing people seen as critics

Former Migori Deputy Governor Mahanga mourned as a loyal servant

Former Migori County Deputy Governor Nelson Mahanga Mwita, who died two weeks ago, was eulogized as a loyal and dedicated servant at his requiem mass on Tuesday.

By 2 months ago

Former Migori Deputy Governor Mahanga mourned as a loyal servant

Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga's family begs for his release

Stephen Kamunya Njoroge, the father of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga calls for the release of his son who was arrested on Saturday night in Banana, Kiambu County alongside his aide Felix Lekishe.

By 2 months ago

Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga's family begs for his release

Azimio accuses State of having a hand in Njenga woes with police

Azimio leaders have condemned the arrest of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga, who was allegedly detained by police in Banana area of Kiambu County on Saturday night.

By 2 months ago

Azimio accuses State of having a hand in Njenga woes with police

Activists demand fuel subsidies, warn of crisis

A group of activists in Nairobi has called on President William Ruto to reintroduce fuel subsidies, warning that the country will face a crisis without them.

By 2 months ago

Activists demand fuel subsidies, warn of crisis

Foreigner linked to Sh1b fake gold scam freed on Sh100,000 cash bail

A city court has released one of the two foreigners linked to the Sh1 billion fake gold scam on a Sh100,000 cash bail.

By 2 months ago

Foreigner linked to Sh1b fake gold scam freed on Sh100,000 cash bail

Some 11 out of 13 suspects in Sh1b gold scam released without charges

Police officer linked to Sh1b gold fraud released on Sh100,000 cash bail; Magistrate Shikwe rules out further detention for lack of evidence.

By 2 months ago

Some 11 out of 13 suspects in Sh1b gold scam released without charges

Court frees suspect accused of forging ID of Garissa attack mastermind's kin

A suspect who allegedly forged a Kenyan national identity card belonging to a relative of the mastermind of the 2015 Garissa University terror attack has been released.

By 2 months ago

Court frees suspect accused of forging ID of Garissa attack mastermind's kin

Real estate agency urges for more investment in green building solutions

A real estate firm has called for more investment in green building solutions to combat climate change.

By 2 months ago

Real estate agency urges for more investment in green building solutions

Former NLC vice chair Mbagaya testifies in Sh944 million land case

Former National Land Commission vice chair Abigail Mbagaya has told the court a disputed parcel of land worth Sh944 million located in Nairobi's Donholm estate belongs to a private firm.

By 2 months ago

Former NLC vice chair Mbagaya testifies in Sh944 million land case

Mathe wa Ngara, co-accused denied bail in Sh18.3m drug trafficking case

Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathe wa Ngara and a co-accused denied bail in bhang trafficking case valued at Sh18.3m, prosecution argues they are a flight risk.

By 3 months ago

Mathe wa Ngara, co-accused denied bail in Sh18.3m drug trafficking case

Babu acquitted in DJ Evolve shooting case

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino was charged in relation to the shooting of DJ Evolve, real name Felix Orinda.

By 3 months ago

Babu acquitted in DJ Evolve shooting case

Police granted five days to hold 'Mathe wa Ngara'

The Court has allowed police to detain drug suspect Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathe Wa Ngara for five days pending investigations.

By 3 months ago

Police granted five days to hold 'Mathe wa Ngara'

Businessman whose passport was flagged by police charged

According to Hussein Hassan, the investigating officer, the accused was arrested by immigration officers at JKIA on Monday.

By 3 months ago

Businessman whose passport was flagged by police charged

Taxi driver found dead in his car at Hurlingham, Nairobi

Police in Nairobi have launched investigations into the death of a taxi driver who was found dead in his car at a petrol station in Hurlingham on Sunday morning.

By 3 months ago

Taxi driver found dead in his car at Hurlingham, Nairobi

NGO targets one million learners with drive to distribute pads, inner wears

The NGO’s director Ann Ndung'u said the decision to launch the campaign was necessitated following a cry by girls at Githurai secondary school who said many of them had no access to sanitary pads.

By 3 months ago

NGO targets one million learners with drive to distribute pads, inner wears

Maina Njenga calls for peace talks after being released

Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga has called for talks between the government and the opposition to ease political tension and demonstrations.

By 4 months ago

Maina Njenga calls for peace talks after being released

'It costs millions to host a mega rally,' Pastor Odero says as he leads Nairobi crusade

Odero revealed that he has acquired 51 acres of land in Kitengela where he will build a church to serve his members in Nairobi and its environs.

By 5 months ago

'It costs millions to host a mega rally,' Pastor Odero says as he leads Nairobi crusade

DJ Brownskin charged with aiding wife kill self

A city-based DJ who recorded a video of his wife allegedly taking her life has been charged with aiding suicide.

By 5 months ago

DJ Brownskin charged with aiding wife kill self

City family pleads for help to find their son, 10, missing since March

Giftan Leon Omondi is said to have gone missing on Tuesday March 14 after his mother, Roseline Auma, sent him with Sh20 to get a haircut at a barbershop in Lucky Summer estate.

By 5 months ago

City family pleads for help to find their son, 10, missing since March

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