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How 'mischievous' litigants frustrate courts

The backlog of cases in court has been blamed on mischievous litigants abusing judicial processes by disobeying orders and filing frivolous cases to gain unfair advantage, judicial documents show.

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Woman dies after winning 30-year land battle

A woman who spent 30 years fighting in and out of court to protect her family’s 9.3-acre property in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, has finally won the long-running estate dispute.

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Land's commission blocked from War Memorial hospital land case

The National Land Commission has been barred by the Environment and Land Court from presenting a witness in the ownership dispute over the 25-acre land in Nakuru hosting War Memorial Hospital.

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Human Rights group calls out County Assemblies over 'weak' oversight

A human rights organisation has criticised county assemblies in Kenya for their weak oversight of governors and county officials.

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Njoro Girls' student died of swollen brain, lack of oxygen

Pathologists indicated that her life might have been saved had treatment been administered expeditiously.

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Grief at Njoro Girls after Form Four student dies mysteriously

She reportedly bled from the mouth and nose before losing her life while undergoing treatment.

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Justice Ombwayo in a spot for issuing two similar rulings in property dispute

Judge Anthony Ombwayo is on the spot for issuing two similar rulings in a dispute over the property of late Nakuru nominated MP Phillip Kamau.

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Court refers case on private legal firms to Koome

Justice Samwel Mohochi ruled that the case raised a substantial question of law that would need an uneven panel of judges to determine the case.

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Why former Mayor Herman Nderi's children are fighting over inheritance

Anthony Marine, Jane Wangeshi and Billy Nduati, have teamed up against Kevin Wangombe who has allegedly been managing three of the former mayor’s properties in Nakuru.

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How woman's 21-year fight for father's estate left her homeless

She has lost her job and business trying to get a share of the estate.

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Why High Court has suspended State, private lawyer deals

The High Court has suspended all legal service engagements between national and county government entities and private law firms with effect from January 12, 2026.

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Court suspends Sh2.1b road deal between NYS and Nakuru County

The High Court has suspended a Sh2.1 billion road deal between the National Youth Service (NYS) and the Nakuru County Government.

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War Memorial lease cancelled over bank charge - ex-registrar

Former Nakuru Land Registrar Eric Nyamu has confirmed that he cancelled the lease title for War Memorial Hospital land in Milimani Estate, Nakuru due to an existing bank charge

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Mandago trial: State closes case after two years, 138 witnesses

The Senator and two others face charges of conspiracy to steal, theft, forgery and abuse of office.

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Lawyers to wait longer in fight for engagement with public entities

Over 18,000 lawyers in Kenya will have to wait to know their fate over engagement with public entities.

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Lawyers seek to overturn legal outsourcing order

The High Court will on Tuesday, hear five urgent applications filed by law firms challenging an order that temporarily barred government entities from outsourcing legal services.

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Investigating officer grilled over Sh1.1 billion Finland-Canada programme

Chief Inspector Munene admitted that investigations showed 188 students lost Sh179 million but produced no evidence supporting the full Sh1.1 billion.

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Drama as worshippers bar elders from church

There was a standoff at the church gate from 8am to around 10am, when the faithful closed the gate, barring the church council from entry.

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Why War Memorial Hospital is yet to reopen despite court orders

The hopes of reopening the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital are dwindling, two years after it was shut down by the County Government of Nakuru in January 2024.

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How widow saved late husband's tea farm from alleged grabber

Judge Hedwig Ong’udi ruled that Rugut disobeyed two orders issued on March 15, 2013 and June 28, 2018.

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From batons to bullets and bans: Media paid for reporting the truth

Journalists not only worry about reporting but have to worry about being attacked, teargassed, threatened or abducted.

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How Nakuru fisherman's disappearance sparked outcry across the country

Brian Odhiambo disappeared after he was arrested by six KWS rangers, who were supposed to present him to a police station to be charged for trespassing and illegal fishing.

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Dark Saturday: Five people killed as trailer hits matatu at Kikopey

Five people killed in a multi-vehicle crash at Kikopey, Gilgil, on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, Sub-County Police Commander Winstone Mwakio confirms.

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Nakuru activists known for keeping government in check turn to politics

Two Nakuru civil rights activists who have been keeping the national and county governments in check have now turned to politics in a bid to directly push for reforms.

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Presidential Escort Unit officer under arrest for murder in Angata Barrikoi

Police officer Lankas Tubula was on Tuesday presented before a Nakuru court after his arrest, with the police seeking to detain him for 21 days to probe the murder of Phillip Kipchirchir.

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Form 4 student jailed 20 years for killing baby

Lizz Njeri, 18, confessed to killing Margaret Wanjiku in Bahati, Nakuru County in June.Judge rules custodial sentence was imperative.

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Poor skills, financing sink MSMEs

The government has warned that a lack of basic information, market linkages and credit management has contributed to the slow demise of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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Man in Sh1.1 billion Finland scam arrested, charged

Joseph Maritim was yesterday charged with six counts of fraud, forgery and abuse of office

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Leadership wars erupt over disputed Njoro land

They said former President Daniel Moi had allocated the 16-acre land to the community. The parcel hosts an AIC church, a primary school, and a secondary school.

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Residents storm public land allegedly grabbed by two developers

Police intervened later to understand, having been informed by one of the alleged grabbers that his land was being ploughed.

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Mosem Enterprise members clash over 2,600-acre Ngongongeri land

Members have accused each other of planned sabotage to allegedly mismanage or unlawfully sell the prime land in Ngongongeri, despite the court dispute.

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Nakuru activists want COB to stop budget approval for deal between NYS, Nakuru County

Two activists have written to the CoB, Margaret Nyakang’o, to stop money approval in a MoU between the National Youth Service (NYS) and Nakuru County.

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Ex-Telkom workers win Sh45.57 million payout after 19-year court battle

Justice Julius Nangea ended a 19-year dispute between the staff who were terminated from work on June 15, 2006 and the telecommunication companies.

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Landslide buries graves and road in Nyandarua

Residents of Kibau Village in Kipipiri Sub-County, Nyandarua, are living in fear after a massive landslide struck the area on Saturday morning, causing widespread destruction.

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Court allows Amario's alleged son to appeal bid for share of Sh760m estate

The court still noted that the appeal would have been filed 15 months after Karee’s application was dismissed.

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Judge nullifies 'unlawful' ruling that cost NCBA bank Sh2.4 million

The judge ruled that there was no medical report or testimony by a doctor proving the purported illness.

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Kihika's hits, misses in State of the County address

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika gave a brief State of the County speech on Wednesday afternoon at the County Assembly, detailing her achievements over the last three years.

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Court sets verdict date on case challenging Governor Kihika's integrity

Justice Patricia Gichohi said that the verdict will be given with or without Kihika’s submissions. 

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Coffee co-op unions reject direct payment to farmers

Mr Oparanya defended the move, saying the same would speed up payments by cutting out delays and ensuring farmers are paid promptly after auctions.

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Eight years later, Kendagor's Sh360m estate finally divided

A High Court ruling has ended an eight-year inheritance battle over Elisha Kendagor’s Sh360 million estate.

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