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Julius Chepkwony

Ogiek face evictions despite landmark court ruling

The Ogiek community has won a historic court case against the Kenyan government, but they continue to face evictions from their ancestral land.

Ogiek face evictions despite landmark court ruling

Kenya Airways to pay former staff Sh126m for unfair dismissal

Kenya Airways to pay former staff Sh126m for unfair dismissal

Judge rejects maintenance plea from woman in divorce case

Judge rejects maintenance plea from woman in divorce case

Court summons AG, his finance officer over Sh3 million award

Court summons AG, his finance officer over Sh3 million award

Tough questions as evictees await verdict

Environment and Lands Court to give judgment on Mau Forest by early March. Forest border, validity of title deeds and origin of occupants among issues to be decided.

Tough questions as evictees await verdict

Court ends over decade-long church leadership dispute, blames bishop for confusion

High Court dismisses a case a church filed seeking to bar nine officials from accessing it's premises and accuses the denomination's bishop of causing confusion.

Court ends over decade-long church leadership dispute, blames bishop for confusion

Kipkoech Ng'etich: Lawyer who sues state in quest for justice for Kenyans

Kipkoech is a self-proclaimed tea ambassador, Sunday school patron and pro bono lawyer whose aim is to ensure systems in the country are working by fighting for justice for powerless Kenyans.

By 3 months ago

Kipkoech Ng'etich: Lawyer who sues state in quest for justice for Kenyans

ODPP Goof: Man wrongfully detained, prosecuted for murder by state awarded Sh5.5 million

Mawere was awarded Sh5 million for malicious prosecution and Sh500, 000 for false imprisonment for the period he was detained without a court order.

By 3 months ago

ODPP Goof: Man wrongfully detained, prosecuted for murder by state awarded Sh5.5 million

The 11-word WhatsApp post that saw tribunal fine man Sh850,000

An 11-word WhatsApp group message by a man alleging that one of its members was HIV positive has seen him ordered to pay a Sh850,000 fine.

By 3 months ago

The 11-word WhatsApp post that saw tribunal fine man Sh850,000

Judge says courts have no duty to protect unlawful land title deeds

Says those seeking to purchase land have to do higher due diligence since the cartels in the Ministry of Land were becoming more complex.

By 3 months ago

Judge says courts have no duty to protect unlawful land title deeds

Woman, 108, facing eviction after 35-year battle over Sh200m land

The 103-year-old granny has been occupying the property under dispute since 1963 before it was sold to a third party in 1988.

By 4 months ago

Woman, 108, facing eviction after 35-year battle over Sh200m land

Roadside traders stay put despite risks posed

Roadside traders along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway have vowed to stay put even as the government issued a directive to have their businesses relocated.

By 4 months ago

Roadside traders stay put despite risks posed

How man dispossessed widow of her land and sold it to third parties

Lawyer Kipkoech Ng’etich said the defendant illegally and without justification encroached on the suit land and wrongfully sold it.

By 4 months ago

How man dispossessed widow of her land and sold it to third parties

My brakes failed, driver of truck that killed 53 in Londiani says

The driver of the ill-fated trailer that caused the accident killing 53 people at the Londiani junction along the Nakuru- Kericho highway, is alive.

By 4 months ago

My brakes failed, driver of truck that killed 53 in Londiani says

Seven judges, two families, 166 acres and 37 years of legal battle

A case pitting two families in Baringo County over ownership of a 166-acre plot has dragged on in court for 37 years and there seems to be no end to it.

By 5 months ago

Seven judges, two families, 166 acres and 37 years of legal battle

No end in sight to 37-year legal battle over land between two families

One family claims it was tricked into selling the property.

By 5 months ago

No end in sight to 37-year legal battle over land between two families

Kenyans urged to go for Sh55b unclaimed assets

Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority has received Sh57 billion in unclaimed assets since 2014. Agency asks Kenyans to dial *361# to check if they have unclaimed property.

By 5 months ago

Kenyans urged to go for Sh55b unclaimed assets

Naivas family row rages on as daughter files suit

Grace Wamboi wants to be named administrator of multi-million-shilling estate. She says her brother died before completing the work of administration.

By 5 months ago

Naivas family row rages on as daughter files suit

What awaits Sri Lankan tea firm as it takes over James Finlay

There are protracted land issues between the tea companies and local communities. Mechanisation through the use of tea harvesting machines is another controversial issue.

By 6 months ago

What awaits Sri Lankan tea firm as it takes over James Finlay

Deputy county commissioner under probe over Al-Shabaab links

The administrator has reportedly been captured on tape threatening a group of people, warning he will visit the area with al Shabaab.

By 6 months ago

Deputy county commissioner under probe over Al-Shabaab links

Governor Mutai, his deputy battle petitions over performance

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai and his deputy Fredrick Kirui are battling petitions at the High Court and County Assembly respectively over concerns on their work performance.

By 6 months ago

Governor Mutai, his deputy battle petitions over performance

Tea companies licences suspended over sexual exploitation claims

The licences were suspended after Rainforest Alliance established that James Finlay (Kenya) Limited and Ekaterra Tea Kenya PLC did not conform to the social and management criteria.

By 6 months ago

Tea companies licences suspended over sexual exploitation claims

Silence that earned Kisii County boss, top officials Sh500,000 fine

Judge says administrators need to follow the law, including responding to applications and letters. Officials ordered to pay a woman for blocking development on her land.

By 6 months ago

Silence that earned Kisii County boss, top officials Sh500,000 fine

James Finlay sells its Kenya tea business to Sri Lanka investors

Browns Investments is one of the most profitable listed corporations in South Asia operating plantation businesses. The firm in December 2021, acquired James Finlays’ Sri Lankan tea estate business.

By 6 months ago

James Finlay sells its Kenya tea business to Sri Lanka investors

Sunbird Lodge shuts its doors after court battle over land business deal

Lodge director Richard Corcoran in a statement dated April 15 said the closure was due to a judgment in which a 99-year lease was declared invalid.

By 7 months ago

Sunbird Lodge shuts its doors after court battle over land business deal

Court orders DNA testing for Sudanese couple

A High Court in Lodwar has ordered a DNA test to determine the paternity of a minor at the centre of dispute between Sudanese nationals.

By 7 months ago

Court orders DNA testing for Sudanese couple

Inside primary school where children, police share classroom

The school hosts 250 learners, with some coming from as far as Laikipia County. Due to insecurity, only Grade Six, junior secondary and Class Eight pupils are in school.

By 7 months ago

Inside primary school where children, police share classroom

Tough questions as evictees await verdict

Environment and Lands Court to give judgment on Mau Forest by early March. Forest border, validity of title deeds and origin of occupants among issues to be decided.

Tough questions as evictees await verdict

Court ends over decade-long church leadership dispute, blames bishop for confusion

High Court dismisses a case a church filed seeking to bar nine officials from accessing it's premises and accuses the denomination's bishop of causing confusion.

Court ends over decade-long church leadership dispute, blames bishop for confusion

Kipkoech Ng'etich: Lawyer who sues state in quest for justice for Kenyans

Kipkoech is a self-proclaimed tea ambassador, Sunday school patron and pro bono lawyer whose aim is to ensure systems in the country are working by fighting for justice for powerless Kenyans.

By 3 months ago

Kipkoech Ng'etich: Lawyer who sues state in quest for justice for Kenyans

ODPP Goof: Man wrongfully detained, prosecuted for murder by state awarded Sh5.5 million

Mawere was awarded Sh5 million for malicious prosecution and Sh500, 000 for false imprisonment for the period he was detained without a court order.

By 3 months ago

ODPP Goof: Man wrongfully detained, prosecuted for murder by state awarded Sh5.5 million

The 11-word WhatsApp post that saw tribunal fine man Sh850,000

An 11-word WhatsApp group message by a man alleging that one of its members was HIV positive has seen him ordered to pay a Sh850,000 fine.

By 3 months ago

The 11-word WhatsApp post that saw tribunal fine man Sh850,000

Judge says courts have no duty to protect unlawful land title deeds

Says those seeking to purchase land have to do higher due diligence since the cartels in the Ministry of Land were becoming more complex.

By 3 months ago

Judge says courts have no duty to protect unlawful land title deeds

Woman, 108, facing eviction after 35-year battle over Sh200m land

The 103-year-old granny has been occupying the property under dispute since 1963 before it was sold to a third party in 1988.

By 4 months ago

Woman, 108, facing eviction after 35-year battle over Sh200m land

Roadside traders stay put despite risks posed

Roadside traders along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway have vowed to stay put even as the government issued a directive to have their businesses relocated.

By 4 months ago

Roadside traders stay put despite risks posed

How man dispossessed widow of her land and sold it to third parties

Lawyer Kipkoech Ng’etich said the defendant illegally and without justification encroached on the suit land and wrongfully sold it.

By 4 months ago

How man dispossessed widow of her land and sold it to third parties

My brakes failed, driver of truck that killed 53 in Londiani says

The driver of the ill-fated trailer that caused the accident killing 53 people at the Londiani junction along the Nakuru- Kericho highway, is alive.

By 4 months ago

My brakes failed, driver of truck that killed 53 in Londiani says

Seven judges, two families, 166 acres and 37 years of legal battle

A case pitting two families in Baringo County over ownership of a 166-acre plot has dragged on in court for 37 years and there seems to be no end to it.

By 5 months ago

Seven judges, two families, 166 acres and 37 years of legal battle

No end in sight to 37-year legal battle over land between two families

One family claims it was tricked into selling the property.

By 5 months ago

No end in sight to 37-year legal battle over land between two families

Kenyans urged to go for Sh55b unclaimed assets

Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority has received Sh57 billion in unclaimed assets since 2014. Agency asks Kenyans to dial *361# to check if they have unclaimed property.

By 5 months ago

Kenyans urged to go for Sh55b unclaimed assets

Naivas family row rages on as daughter files suit

Grace Wamboi wants to be named administrator of multi-million-shilling estate. She says her brother died before completing the work of administration.

By 5 months ago

Naivas family row rages on as daughter files suit

What awaits Sri Lankan tea firm as it takes over James Finlay

There are protracted land issues between the tea companies and local communities. Mechanisation through the use of tea harvesting machines is another controversial issue.

By 6 months ago

What awaits Sri Lankan tea firm as it takes over James Finlay

Deputy county commissioner under probe over Al-Shabaab links

The administrator has reportedly been captured on tape threatening a group of people, warning he will visit the area with al Shabaab.

By 6 months ago

Deputy county commissioner under probe over Al-Shabaab links

Governor Mutai, his deputy battle petitions over performance

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai and his deputy Fredrick Kirui are battling petitions at the High Court and County Assembly respectively over concerns on their work performance.

By 6 months ago

Governor Mutai, his deputy battle petitions over performance

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