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Audit exposes rot in Kenya's emergency care

An Auditor General’s report exposes critical failures in Kenya’s emergency care system, including delays, shortages and under-equipped facilities that risk lives.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Court bars KFS from Nakuru Golf Club land

The Environment and Lands Court in Nakuru has issued conservatory orders restraining the KFS and its agents from trespassing onto land owned by Nakuru Golf Club

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Storm over Arabal school as ombudsman seek answers over demolition and eviction by KFS

A storm is brewing in Baringo County after the Office of the Ombudsman stepped in over a controversial night raid, alleged harassment of residents, and a bitter land dispute

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

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From divorce to criminal trials: American woman's long legal battle in Kenyan courts

The 74-year-old American investor has spent years fighting legal battles in Kenya, from divorce and company wrangles to criminal charges.

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How Kihika's family firm acquired Kenya Railways land

The acquisition of a prime parcel of land next to the State House, Nakuru, by a firm linked to Governor Susan Kihika’s family is at the centre of a political and legal storm.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Kihika sues Senator Karanja over Nakuru hotel construction claims

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Senator Tabitha Karanja's rivalry has escalated into a court battle after the governor filed a defamation suit over remarks linking her to a mega hotel project.

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Athletes lose bid to stop doping ban, court sends case to tribunal

The High Court in Nakuru has dismissed an application by two Kenyan long-distance runners seeking to block sanctions imposed on them by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) over doping allegations.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Ministry of Lands reveals why settlement of Eastern Mau residents stalled

The Ministry of Lands has cited logistical, financial and operational hurdles for delaying the implementation of a court-ordered settlement of residents in six schemes within the Eastern Mau Forest.

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Deadly scholarship: How 25-year-old was lured to serve in Russian military

In 2023, Kevin Njehia told his father he was applying for a scholarship in Russia which required mandatory military service for between six and twelve months.

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Sh10b lost annually in water leakages, reveals CS

The government loses at least Sh10 billion annually due to water lost through leakages, illegal abstractions, and poorly executed infrastructure projects.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Over 18, 000 survive eviction as court declares forest gazettement illegal

The Environment and Land Court has stopped the government from evicting members of the Endorois community from their ancestral land in Baringo County.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Prisons boss to pay man Sh10m after land battle

A Nakuru businessman has finally won a long-running land dispute against the Kenya Prisons Service, with the court awarding him Sh10 million in damages for trespass.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Governor Kihika sued over renewal of County Board CEO's contract

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, the County Government and the County Public Service Board have been sued over the alleged unconstitutional renewal of the board CEO's contract.

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Mediheal loses bid to stop sale of hospital equipment

The dispute arose after NCBA Bank, through Philips International Auctioneers, moved to proclaim and attach hospital equipment over alleged financial obligations owed by Mediheal.

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Family loses home after Appeal court backs husband's secret sale

The Court of Appeal ruled that a man who secretly sold the family home to a company had full legal authority to do so, despite his wife having lived there for years.

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State skips Mau residents' case on resettlement

MCA filed petition on behalf of 40,000 settlers in 2020 over the settlement progress.

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Court declares abducted man dead after years of search by family

Kuni Halanka disappeared on the evening of February 7, 2022, shortly after boarding a taxi outside Weston Hotel on Lang’ata Road in Nairobi.

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Blood, courts and a Sh5b prize: Inside the Koinange-Mpoe land war

The dispute over 4,296-acre Muthera Farm has played out in civil and criminal courts for decades.

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Man stripped of Nakuru property sold by impersonator of dead owner

Jamlick Muriuki Ngaari believed he had finally secured a piece of land in Nakuru’s fast-growing Naka area.

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Bring it on, Nakuru Senator dares Kihika to sue her over hotel claims

Senator Tabitha Karanja said no amount of threats would deter her from what she described as her constitutional duty to hold the county government to account.

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Court bars public entities from hiring external lawyers

The case was filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, Nakuru-based surgeon Dr Magare Gikenyi, and five others.

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Inside 16-year battle for St Mary's hospital handled by over 10 judges

What began as a mission to provide healthcare to the poor has morphed into a bitter, protracted legal battle involving property titles, corporate control, religious vows, and clashing egos.

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School loses appeal in minor's death case, ordered to pay Sh2.1m

The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the trial court that found Gilgil Hills Academy liable for the death of a pupil in July 2008.

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Audit exposes rot in Kenya's emergency care

An Auditor General’s report exposes critical failures in Kenya’s emergency care system, including delays, shortages and under-equipped facilities that risk lives.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Court bars KFS from Nakuru Golf Club land

The Environment and Lands Court in Nakuru has issued conservatory orders restraining the KFS and its agents from trespassing onto land owned by Nakuru Golf Club

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Storm over Arabal school as ombudsman seek answers over demolition and eviction by KFS

A storm is brewing in Baringo County after the Office of the Ombudsman stepped in over a controversial night raid, alleged harassment of residents, and a bitter land dispute

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

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From divorce to criminal trials: American woman's long legal battle in Kenyan courts

The 74-year-old American investor has spent years fighting legal battles in Kenya, from divorce and company wrangles to criminal charges.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

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How Kihika's family firm acquired Kenya Railways land

The acquisition of a prime parcel of land next to the State House, Nakuru, by a firm linked to Governor Susan Kihika’s family is at the centre of a political and legal storm.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Kihika sues Senator Karanja over Nakuru hotel construction claims

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Senator Tabitha Karanja's rivalry has escalated into a court battle after the governor filed a defamation suit over remarks linking her to a mega hotel project.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Athletes lose bid to stop doping ban, court sends case to tribunal

The High Court in Nakuru has dismissed an application by two Kenyan long-distance runners seeking to block sanctions imposed on them by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) over doping allegations.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Ministry of Lands reveals why settlement of Eastern Mau residents stalled

The Ministry of Lands has cited logistical, financial and operational hurdles for delaying the implementation of a court-ordered settlement of residents in six schemes within the Eastern Mau Forest.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

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Deadly scholarship: How 25-year-old was lured to serve in Russian military

In 2023, Kevin Njehia told his father he was applying for a scholarship in Russia which required mandatory military service for between six and twelve months.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Sh10b lost annually in water leakages, reveals CS

The government loses at least Sh10 billion annually due to water lost through leakages, illegal abstractions, and poorly executed infrastructure projects.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Over 18, 000 survive eviction as court declares forest gazettement illegal

The Environment and Land Court has stopped the government from evicting members of the Endorois community from their ancestral land in Baringo County.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Prisons boss to pay man Sh10m after land battle

A Nakuru businessman has finally won a long-running land dispute against the Kenya Prisons Service, with the court awarding him Sh10 million in damages for trespass.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Governor Kihika sued over renewal of County Board CEO's contract

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, the County Government and the County Public Service Board have been sued over the alleged unconstitutional renewal of the board CEO's contract.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

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Mediheal loses bid to stop sale of hospital equipment

The dispute arose after NCBA Bank, through Philips International Auctioneers, moved to proclaim and attach hospital equipment over alleged financial obligations owed by Mediheal.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

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Family loses home after Appeal court backs husband's secret sale

The Court of Appeal ruled that a man who secretly sold the family home to a company had full legal authority to do so, despite his wife having lived there for years.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

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State skips Mau residents' case on resettlement

MCA filed petition on behalf of 40,000 settlers in 2020 over the settlement progress.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Court declares abducted man dead after years of search by family

Kuni Halanka disappeared on the evening of February 7, 2022, shortly after boarding a taxi outside Weston Hotel on Lang’ata Road in Nairobi.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago