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Daniel Chege

War Memorial Hospital land dispute case postponed

The private hospital management wants Kihika, Mwaura, and Ndanyi to be cited and convicted of contempt.

War Memorial Hospital land dispute case postponed

Trader seeks orders to occupy Sh45m public property

Trader seeks orders to occupy Sh45m public property

EACC recovers Sh100 million land in Nakuru

EACC recovers Sh100 million land in Nakuru

Widow's Sh100m estate yet to be distributed following controversy

Widow's Sh100m estate yet to be distributed following controversy

EACC summons Wa Iria over tender award to firms

According to EACC, Mwangi Wa Iria, alongside his spouse Jane Waigwe and other officials allegedly irregularly awarded publicity tender to Top Image Media Consultancy and Value View Limited.

EACC summons Wa Iria over tender award to firms

Auction of State assets by litigants suspended

Justice Nixon Sifuna stayed the execution of his March 15 verdict until an appeal by Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) is heard and determined.

Auction of State assets by litigants suspended

Ruto: Victims of animal attack to be compensated Sh3B within 60 days

President William Ruto said that compensation money for fatal wild animal attacks will increase from Sh200,000 to Sh5 million.

Ruto: Victims of animal attack to be compensated Sh3B within 60 days

Woman seeks to recover over Sh3m from 23 soldiers

Ruth Wairimu claims to have lent the money to the soldiers, who were her customers at a nightclub in Gilgil.

Woman seeks to recover over Sh3m from 23 soldiers

State defies court order, deploys police to disputed Ngongeri land in Njoro

The government has defied a court order and deployed police officers to man a disputed 2,800-acre land in Njoro.

State defies court order, deploys police to disputed Ngongeri land in Njoro

Spoken word artist among 26 picked as Ford Global Fellow

Having campaigned against inequalities among artists, Willie Oeba is among 26 international cohorts selected by the American-based organisation in the 2024 list.

Spoken word artist among 26 picked as Ford Global Fellow

About 420 families face eviction from disputed 63-acre prime land

Families are split, with half supporting society officials and the rest raising money to appeal the case.

About 420 families face eviction from disputed 63-acre prime land

Group condemns abuse of women in religious institutions

Nakuru Productive Health Network has raised concern over the increased cases of unreported sexual and physical abuse of faithful in religious institutions.

Group condemns abuse of women in religious institutions

Student, teacher killed after school bus rolls down cliff

A teacher and a student died in a road accident involving a school bus in the Patkwanin area along the Marigat-Kabarnet road.

Student, teacher killed after school bus rolls down cliff

Magistrates issue conflicting orders in businesswoman's a burial dispute

Confusion reigned over the burial site of Nyahururu businesswoman Mary Karura after two conflicting court orders were issued by different magistrates last week.

Magistrates issue conflicting orders in businesswoman's a burial dispute

CS pushes for issuance of title deeds to mosques

Water Cabinet Secretary Zachary Njeru has asked the Muslim community in Nakuru county to list all the mosques and madrasas that do not have title deeds.

CS pushes for issuance of title deeds to mosques

Strangers pull down fence, dig trench around War Memorial Hospital

CEO Patricia Musale said the strangers pulled down the fence from the signage to Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital Annex, which is adjacent to the facility.

Strangers pull down fence, dig trench around War Memorial Hospital

Oparanya faces prosecution over Sh56.74 million graft probe

EACC has forwarded 27 files to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), recommending prosecution of government officials over alleged misuse of Sh623 million.

Oparanya faces prosecution over Sh56.74 million graft probe

War Memorial Hospital mortuary broken into, body stolen

War Memorial Hospital mortuary was on February 20 night broken into and the body of a woman stolen.

By 2 months ago

War Memorial Hospital mortuary broken into, body stolen

We have done well despite challenges, Kihika tells MCAs

Kihika, who took over on August 25, 2022, addressed the County Assembly of Nakuru for the first time on Wednesday afternoon.

By 2 months ago

We have done well despite challenges, Kihika tells MCAs

Kihika risks jail term over hospital dispute

The hospital management wants Ms Kihika and Mr Ndanyi found guilty of contempt of court for disobeying court orders that stopped their interference with running of the hospital.

By 2 months ago

Kihika risks jail term over hospital dispute

Lawyers march to Kihika's office over War Memorial Hospital saga

The peaceful demos were temporarily interrupted by rowdy youths who pelted stones at the lawyers before they (youths) were dispersed by police.

By 2 months ago

Lawyers march to Kihika's office over War Memorial Hospital saga

Kibowen Komen's family loses 66-acre parcel to creditors

High Court judge Samwel Mohochi ordered that the land located within Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, be sold and the money be paid to creditors.

By 2 months ago

Kibowen Komen's family loses 66-acre parcel to creditors

Catholic bishops urge leaders to respect law, uphold integrity

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has identified five key issues that Kenyans and the government must observe to ensure the country succeeds.

By 2 months ago

Catholic bishops urge leaders to respect law, uphold integrity

Mandago's Sh1 billion Finland education scam case set for July

Senator Mandago is charged alongside Meshack Rono, Uasin Gishu Deputy Director County Education Fund and Joshua Lelei, a county official.

By 2 months ago

Mandago's Sh1 billion Finland education scam case set for July

Nyandarua Speaker, hospital boss charged with fraud and forgery

Two denied fraudulently procuring an extension of the lease for the hospital land. Court released suspects on a bond of Sh500,000 with a surety of a similar amount.

By 2 months ago

Nyandarua Speaker, hospital boss charged with fraud and forgery

Judge quits War Memorial Hospital case after police disobey court

Justice Anthony Ombwayo of the Environment and Lands Court noted that six orders issued by the court have been disobeyed by the local police commander Samuel Ndanyi.

By 2 months ago

Judge quits War Memorial Hospital case after police disobey court

What Amario's kin, girlfriend received from Sh760m estate

Fai Amario- born Gilbert Njoroge Ng’ang’a, was a Naivasha tycoon, who captured the imagination of many with his unrestrained and lavish lifestyle that bordered on the fanatic.

By 2 months ago

What Amario's kin, girlfriend received from Sh760m estate

Court summons police boss again over War Memorial Hospital saga

Samuel Ndanyi has been summoned for the second time to show-cause why serious actions should not be taken against him for disobeying court orders.

By 2 months ago

Court summons police boss again over War Memorial Hospital saga

Ex-MP's children fight to control Sh1 billion estate

A daughter to the late former Nominated MP Philip Kamau has lost the bid to stop her brother from constructing on land that is part of the Sh1 billion estate.

By 2 months ago

Ex-MP's children fight to control Sh1 billion estate

Goons raid War Memorial hospital after reopening

Goons on Thursday afternoon attacked the War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru immediately after it was handed over to the private management.

By 2 months ago

Goons raid War Memorial hospital after reopening

We've been left to die, hospital patients cry out

According to War Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Patricia Musale, the most affected were those undergoing dialysis due to Kidney complications.

By 2 months ago

We've been left to die, hospital patients cry out

Ownership row of the War Memorial Hospital deepens

Signposts erected by the hospital's management at the main gate defaced. County Secretary Samuel Mwaura says hospital not working since takeover.

By 2 months ago

Ownership row of the War Memorial Hospital deepens

Big blow to Ruto as court stops levy on his pet project

Ruto suffered a major blow after the Court of Appeal declined to extend an order allowing the government to continue collecting the housing levy.

By 2 months ago

Big blow to Ruto as court stops levy on his pet project

Nakuru County adamant despite court orders to allow staff into War Memorial Hospital

The Environment and Land Court in Nakuru has issued fresh orders to area police commander Samuel Ndanyi to ensure the staff of War Memorial Hospital regain access to the facility.

By 2 months ago

Nakuru County adamant despite court orders to allow staff into War Memorial Hospital

Court orders Governor Kihika to give back War Memorial Hospital

Justice Odeny ruled that Governor Susan Kihika's administration disobeyed court orders of October 30, which stopped it from interfering with the running of the hospital.

By 2 months ago

Court orders Governor Kihika to give back War Memorial Hospital

DPP dismisses claims of witness tampering in Finland scandal case

The DPP has dismissed claims that Jackson Mandago has been interfering with witnesses in the Sh1.1 billion Finland Education Programme scandal case.

By 3 months ago

DPP dismisses claims of witness tampering in Finland scandal case

Twins who excelled in KCPE seek help to join Form One

The twins were supported by the school, teachers and well-wishers to complete primary school.

By 3 months ago

Twins who excelled in KCPE seek help to join Form One

KMPDU calls for probe into intern doctor's death

KMPDU said it would not tolerate any compromise on the security of doctors and medical interns.

By 3 months ago

KMPDU calls for probe into intern doctor's death

Court allows police to hold 'killer' cop for 7 days

Nicholas Musyoka has denied killing two people and injured two security guards at Lorita’s Liquor House, popularly known as Vegas Club.

By 3 months ago

Court allows police to hold 'killer' cop for 7 days

M-Pesa statement shows DCI officers received bribe in Sh30m land case

Four prosecution witnesses received money between 2017 and 2023 in the land fraud case against former Kapkures MCA Paul Kimutai and his friend Richard Kipngeno.

By 3 months ago

M-Pesa statement shows DCI officers received bribe in Sh30m land case

Uncertainty as court declines to extend orders on housing levy

The Court of Appeal’s decision not to interfere with stay orders issued on housing levy by the High Court has left salaried Kenyans in uncertainty.

By 3 months ago

Uncertainty as court declines to extend orders on housing levy

Kenyans to continue paying housing levy

The appellate court extended the High Court order of November 28, 2023, that would see salaried Kenyans continue paying housing levy until end of January.

By 3 months ago

Kenyans to continue paying housing levy

Ruto declares he will defy court orders on Kenya Kwanza projects

The Head of State said it was time for the nation to have a candid discussion about the courts and those who rush to stop key government programmes because of selfish interests.

By 3 months ago

Ruto declares he will defy court orders on Kenya Kwanza projects

Sh504m affordable housing project takes shape in Nakuru

President William Ruto launched the construction of the more than 220 housing units on August 22, 2023.

By 3 months ago

Sh504m affordable housing project takes shape in Nakuru

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