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Daniel Chege

Anti-graft agency recovers Sh345m asset from ex-MP

The property belonged to the Ministry of Housing but was grabbed. Court nullified transactions that led to the illegal transfer of the land.

Anti-graft agency recovers Sh345m asset from ex-MP

Ex-MP's daughter ordered to keep off Sh1b estate

Ex-MP's daughter ordered to keep off Sh1b estate

EACC recovers Sh345M property grabbed by former lands boss

EACC recovers Sh345M property grabbed by former lands boss

Murdered Jasmine Njoki,11, laid to rest as family, leaders call for justice

Murdered Jasmine Njoki,11, laid to rest as family, leaders call for justice

Prof Walingo wins Sh81m pay battle with university

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nakuru has ordered Maasai Mara University to pay Vice Chancellor Mary Walingo Sh81 million for wrongful dismissal.

Prof Walingo wins Sh81m pay battle with university

Kenya, Korea sign deal to train over 400,000 youths

Korea, once counted among the world's poorest nations, has transformed itself into a middle-income country, and now seeks to share its experiences with the global community.

Kenya, Korea sign deal to train over 400,000 youths

Lawyer defends 421 families in land dispute dogged by deaths

Ten people involved in the dispute have died while others have gone missing as the lawyer accuses agents of dishonesty in the tussle that has lasted for over 30 years.

Lawyer defends 421 families in land dispute dogged by deaths

Real estate manager arrested over Sh2.5m rent collection

Police have arrested a real estate manager suspected to have stolen and disappeared with Sh2.5 million rent from a real estate company he manages.

Real estate manager arrested over Sh2.5m rent collection

Kenyans call attention to mobile money fraud at cybercrime forum

Dr David Njoga, Head of the Cyber Security Policy Committee said the move from analogue to digital has exposed Kenyans to cybercrime, which is a threat to the socio-economic landscape

Kenyans call attention to mobile money fraud at cybercrime forum

Customary claim that children belong to fathers unjust, says judge

Judge says no Luhya customary laws have ever been documented to support claim, allows woman to bury her daughter after a three-month dispute with her ex-husband.

Customary claim that children belong to fathers unjust, says judge

Former MCA accused of forging father's signature to grab land

Detective said investigations revealed there was no record of a succession case with the real owner of the land having bought it from Ingobor Farm Company limited in 1997 for Sh2.85 million.

Former MCA accused of forging father's signature to grab land

EACC investigating graft claims at Kewasco

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is investigating alleged misappropriation of funds at Kericho Water and Sanitation Company Limited (Kewasco).

EACC investigating graft claims at Kewasco

Bishop to Ruto: Fight corrupt people in accordance with the law

Bishop Oseso said although the Catholic Church supports the government’s fight against corruption, it does not support Ruto’s claim that those involved in corruption will be sent to heaven.

Bishop to Ruto: Fight corrupt people in accordance with the law

University disputes reinstated VC's Sh81 million claim in salaries, allowances

The institution says it has been unable to compute what it owes the VC in the absence of a university council.

University disputes reinstated VC's Sh81 million claim in salaries, allowances

Ex-couple's fight over burial leaves girl's body in morgue for 2 months

The girl's mother, Rose Ndeti faults Principal Magistrate Ruth Kefa for misinterpreting the Akamba customary law in her July 28, 2023 judgment.

Ex-couple's fight over burial leaves girl's body in morgue for 2 months

Finland scholarship: Mandago, two co-accused plead not guilty

Senator Mandago, two co-accused plead not-guilty to 10 charges in Finland Education programme saga; asked not to contact complainants, mention set for October 2.

Finland scholarship: Mandago, two co-accused plead not guilty

Court orders arrest of Jackson Mandago, three others

Court orders arrest of Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and three others over botched Finland and Canada Education Programme.

Court orders arrest of Jackson Mandago, three others

Judiciary, ODPP differ over rules for juvenile suspects

The Courts maintained that ODPP's assessment should guide the court's decision-making process to determine the best resolution for the cases involving minor offenders.

Judiciary, ODPP differ over rules for juvenile suspects

Why Nakuru tailor is demanding Sh14m from six law firms

Joel Kamau accuses six law firms which represented him in the cost, interest and compensation case of taking advantage of his ignorance to steal from him.

Why Nakuru tailor is demanding Sh14m from six law firms

Judge rules she is competent to hear case pitting NCIC CEO

Employment and Labour Relations Court Judge Hellen Wasilwa said NCIC filed no evidence to prove she was incompetent or biased.

By 2 months ago

Judge rules she is competent to hear case pitting NCIC CEO

Widow, children fight for former late soldier's Sh15m estate

Eunice Jerop, 47, has disowned her step daughter Alicent Tarus as she defends letters of administration of the estate issued to her on January 21, 2015.

By 2 months ago

Widow, children fight for former late soldier's Sh15m estate

Cow 'owner' told to produce its death certificate in court

A court in Nakuru has ordered a woman to produce the death certificate of one of two Friesian cows. The cows were subjected to a DNA test in 2020

By 2 months ago

Cow 'owner' told to produce its death certificate in court

Nakuru nurses agree to settle contracts case out of court

Nurses who sued the county government of Nakuru after it declined to renew their contracts have agreed to settle the dispute out of court.

By 2 months ago

Nakuru nurses agree to settle contracts case out of court

Nurses agree to settle contracts case against county government out of court

At least 21 of the 33 aggrieved nurses already had their contracts renewed.

By 2 months ago

Nurses agree to settle contracts case against county government out of court

No family meeting was held in 1989 to start Naivas supermarket, court told

A man has sued the supermarket chain demanding a 20 per cent shareholding.

By 2 months ago

No family meeting was held in 1989 to start Naivas supermarket, court told

Judges raise concerns as labour cases against Egerton surpass 20

Judges in Nakuru have raised concerns over increased number of labour cases against Egerton University in Nakuru courts.

By 3 months ago

Judges raise concerns as labour cases against Egerton surpass 20

County executive wants ex-wife blocked from marital property

He accuses his estranged wife of being violent and cruel, threatening to kill him. Woman is claiming half the matrimonial property, including a Sh50 million school.

By 3 months ago

County executive wants ex-wife blocked from marital property

Court suspends gazette notice on pharmacy board

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has suspended a January 22 gazette notice that appointed board members of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

By 3 months ago

Court suspends gazette notice on pharmacy board

David vs Goliath: When justice system rules against the elite

Recent rulings by the Judiciary have offered a glimmer of hope, favouring ordinary Kenyans in their battles against influential figures.

By 3 months ago

David vs Goliath: When justice system rules against the elite

He is a stranger: Naivas denounces alleged beneficiary claiming 20 per cent shareholding

Naivas Limited denounces a man claiming to be one of the shareholders in the company, having allegedly contributed 20% of the startup capital in the 1990s.

By 3 months ago

He is a stranger: Naivas denounces alleged beneficiary claiming 20 per cent shareholding

High Court quashes MP Samuel Arama's six-month jail sentence

The lower court had fined Arama Sh1.5 million or serve a six-month jail sentence on June 30, 2022.

By 3 months ago

High Court quashes MP Samuel Arama's six-month jail sentence

Daughter of Naivas founder sues siblings over real estate row

Grace Wamboi accuses her siblings David Kimani, Linet Wairimu, and her nephew Charles Simon of attempting to dispose of majority of properties acquired through Gakiwawa Enterprise Limited.

By 3 months ago

Daughter of Naivas founder sues siblings over real estate row

NCIC wants judge to recuse self from case over claims of bias

NCIC chairperson Samuel Kobia accuses Justice Hellen Wasilwa of being biased in a case filed by the agency’s suspended CEO Skitter Wangeci.

By 3 months ago

NCIC wants judge to recuse self from case over claims of bias

NCIC wants Justice Wasilwa to recuse self from CEO's case over 'biasness'

NCIC chairperson Dr Samuel Kobia accuses Justice Hellen Wasilwa of being biased in a case filed by the suspended agency CEO Dr Skitter Wangeci.

By 3 months ago

NCIC wants Justice Wasilwa to recuse self from CEO's case over 'biasness'

NCIC wants Justice Wasilwa to rescue self from CEO's case over 'biasness'

NCIC chairperson Dr Samuel Kobia accuses Justice Hellen Wasilwa of being biased in a case filed by the suspended agency CEO Dr Skitter Wangeci.

By 3 months ago

NCIC wants Justice Wasilwa to rescue self from CEO's case over 'biasness'

NCIC wants judge to recuse herself from suspended CEO's case over bias

NCIC boss Kobia says Justice Wasilwa has a close relationship with the agency's suspended CEO Wangeci and her husband, Justice Ocharo, which is allegedly making her biased.

By 3 months ago

NCIC wants judge to recuse herself from suspended CEO's case over bias

Siblings jailed over will forgery claims set free

Court of Appeal judges rule that the siblings were handed the jail terms without concrete evidence.

By 3 months ago

Siblings jailed over will forgery claims set free

High Court judge wins case on prime land in Nakuru estate

Environment and Land Court Judge Sila Munyao and his wife, Linda Chepkorir, have won a land dispute for a prime property in Naka, Nakuru County against the family of a late nurse.

By 3 months ago

High Court judge wins case on prime land in Nakuru estate

Police arrest 78 suspects, seize crude weapons in crackdown on criminal gangs

Police have arrested 78 people linked to criminal gang groups that have been terrorizing Nakuru residents over the past three weeks.

By 3 months ago

Police arrest 78 suspects, seize crude weapons in crackdown on criminal gangs

Court awards ex-bank manager Sh4.3m for unlawful sacking

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered the National Bank of Kenya to pay its former senior manager Sh4 million for wrongful dismissal.

By 3 months ago

Court awards ex-bank manager Sh4.3m for unlawful sacking

Court awards former bank manager Sh4.3m for unlawful sacking

The claimant was sacked after he was accused of sharing confidential bank information with a client,

By 4 months ago

Court awards former bank manager Sh4.3m for unlawful sacking

Meet four-year-old who wowed drama festivals

The four-year-old girl is also lucky that her mother is the head teacher at Adon Growland School, where she is currently a PP2 pupil.

By 4 months ago

Meet four-year-old who wowed drama festivals

Fai Amario's daughter, son fight over running of Sh500m winery

The Fai Amarillo Limited winery located is part of entire estate valued at Sh760 million. Amario's daughter accuses brother of taking advantage of her disability to block her.

By 4 months ago

Fai Amario's daughter, son fight over running of Sh500m winery

You don't have power to take NLC functions away, Ruto told

President said ministry would conduct land valuation because the commission was corrupt but Kenya Land Alliance terms Ruto's remarks illegal, and warns of attempt to amend laws.

By 4 months ago

You don't have power to take NLC functions away, Ruto told

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