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Julius Chepkwony

DCI wades into legal battle over ex-mayor's Sh1 billion estate

The DCI seeks to be supplied with copies of contested Wills.

DCI wades into legal battle over ex-mayor's Sh1 billion estate

Cheboi faces impeachment for failing to pay suppliers

Cheboi faces impeachment for failing to pay suppliers

Kihika assents to Bill in renewed fight against alcoholism

Kihika assents to Bill in renewed fight against alcoholism

Counties disregard SRC directive, spend millions on official housing

Counties disregard SRC directive, spend millions on official housing

Puzzle of county employees who share the same bank accounts

Some 14 ECD teachers shared bank accounts raising questions about their existence. The 14 employees earned a monthly gross salary totalling Sh4 million.

Puzzle of county employees who share the same bank accounts

Eight killed in dawn accident on Nakuru-Eldoret highway

Six adults and two minors are among those killed in the accident.

Eight killed in dawn accident on Nakuru-Eldoret highway

Masai Mara lion killing case to go for mediation

The ‘Black Rock Pride’ is one of the most documented and studied lion prides in the Masai Mara and Africa.

Masai Mara lion killing case to go for mediation

Firm to pay woman Sh60 million or vacate disputed property

The Sh60 million is the cost incurred by Zawadi in the occupation, use, and construction of a four-storey structure. The court declared that the amount is negotiable.

Firm to pay woman Sh60 million or vacate disputed property

What awaits new LSK leadership as Odhiambo takes oath of office

Prof Ojienda said the new leadership must not appear to be tilted towards one side as it would risk losing objectivity.

What awaits new LSK leadership as Odhiambo takes oath of office

American sues Kenya Government over killings of lions in the Mara

Luis Franco through lawyer David Kipruto filed the suit at the Environment and Lands Court in Nairobi on Tuesday.

American sues Kenya Government over killings of lions in the Mara

Fears of demolition as Prisons win case against 17 High Ridge residents

The judge said the 17 residents had not proved their case on the balance of probability and the parcels of land they occupied fell within the prison land by gazette notice Number 361 of 1961.

Fears of demolition as Prisons win case against 17 High Ridge residents

School bus involved in road accident in Baringo

School bus ferrying students on an academic trip in Baringo involved in an accident at Patkawanin on Marigat-Kabarnet road.

School bus involved in road accident in Baringo

Court appoints two to administer the estate of Naivas founder

The High Court has appointed David Kimani and Grace Wamboi as administrators of the estate of Naivas supermarket chain founder Peter Mukuha.

Court appoints two to administer the estate of Naivas founder

Judge orders top officials of Athletics Kenya to leave office

Athletics Kenya officials have suffered a major blow after the High Court in Nairobi ordered them to vacate office.

Judge orders top officials of Athletics Kenya to leave office

Former KDF officer demands Sh31 million compensation for injury

He sustained life-changing injuries while working as a soldier in 1987 and has been in and out of courts seeking justice and despite being awarded Sh22 million

Former KDF officer demands Sh31 million compensation for injury

Egerton University plants 200,000 trees in Mau ecosystem

The university lies within the Mau Complex ecosystem, and for the last two decades, it has been rehabilitating the Shururu forest.

Egerton University plants 200,000 trees in Mau ecosystem

Doctor wants court to stop roll out of new ID, passport fees

Dr Magare Gikenyi now wants the court to stop the implementation of new charges for various government documents.

Doctor wants court to stop roll out of new ID, passport fees

Court summons CS Wahome over land for victims of post-poll chaos

The High Court in Nakuru has summoned Lands CS Alice Wahome in a case between beneficiaries of the estate of Benjamin Njoroge and the government.

Court summons CS Wahome over land for victims of post-poll chaos

Governor Kihika unveils five-year development plan for Nakuru

The 3rd generation CIDP is in line with the constitutional requirement that no government resources should be appropriated outside a planning framework.

Governor Kihika unveils five-year development plan for Nakuru

Family contest legality of former mayor's wills in Sh1b estate row

The former mayor's family is fighting over his vast estate, estimated to be valued at Sh1 billion.

Family contest legality of former mayor's wills in Sh1b estate row

Court of Appeal orders ex-Nairobi finance officer to forfeit property

Kiamba, his wife Tracy Musau, Jimbise Limited and Muthaiga Green Acres Limited have been ordered to forfeit over Sh113 million to the government.

By 2 months ago

Court of Appeal orders ex-Nairobi finance officer to forfeit property

Doctor-cum-activist who is keen to check on government excesses

Magare Gikenyi, a consultant trauma and general surgeon and human rights activist, attends to his patients during the day and uses his free time to check on government excesses.

By 2 months ago

Doctor-cum-activist who is keen to check on government excesses

DCI arrest West Pokot Deputy Governor over alleged incitement

Robert Komolle is in police custody following arrest by Directorate of Criminal Investigations detectives in Nakuru over alleged incitement.

By 2 months ago

DCI arrest West Pokot Deputy Governor over alleged incitement

Court suspends directive to have school fees paid through e-Citizen

PS Belio Kipsang on January 31, 2024, in a circular to all the principals directed that all parents must pay for school fees through the e-Citizen platform.

By 2 months ago

Court suspends directive to have school fees paid through e-Citizen

Commission to probe how carbon trading company acquired land

udge Stephen Murigi Kibunja issued the orders following a suit filed by Kambanga Ranching (DA) Co Ltd against 147 occupants named as respondents.

By 2 months ago

Commission to probe how carbon trading company acquired land

Residents, Prisons fight for 600-acre land in Nakuru

The parties are filing their final submissions in a case at the Nakuru Environment and Lands Court.

By 2 months ago

Residents, Prisons fight for 600-acre land in Nakuru

Court allows State to roll-out new health scheme

The Court of Appeal has lifted orders barring the government from rolling out the implementation of the new Social Health Insurance Act.

By 3 months ago

Court allows State to roll-out new health scheme

Raging floods damage bridges in Narok

Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, in the statement, said efforts are underway to repair the bridges installed in 2015 and 2018 to restore transport.

By 3 months ago

Raging floods damage bridges in Narok

Tyre burst, speeding cause of Mau Summit accident that killed 15

Police say the driver of the matatu died and a manhunt launched to establish the whereabouts of the bus driver.

By 3 months ago

Tyre burst, speeding cause of Mau Summit accident that killed 15

Activist moves to court to compel churches to pay tax

Dr Magare Gikenyi wants any person and entity exempted from taxation to be subjected to taxation.

By 3 months ago

Activist moves to court to compel churches to pay tax

Two Nairobi County officials to be sentenced for disobeying court orders

The county secretary and the finance executive member were found in contempt of the court’s judgment delivered on February 14, 2019.

By 3 months ago

Two Nairobi County officials to be sentenced for disobeying court orders

Governor Kihika hosts 1,500 children at her home

Governor Kihika and her husband Sam Mburu served the children with food and donated some to carry home.

By 3 months ago

Governor Kihika hosts 1,500 children at her home

Government borrows Sh585b beyond the Sh10tr debt ceiling

The report revealed that the Sh10.585 trillion debt is composed of Sh5.67 trillion in external debt and Sh4.92 trillion in domestic debt.

By 4 months ago

Government borrows Sh585b beyond the Sh10tr debt ceiling

Solai Dam victims' families speak after Sh47 million compensation

Victims of the Solai dam have disclosed the reasons behind their decision to reach an out-of-court settlement with the farm owners who were facing manslaughter charges.

By 4 months ago

Solai Dam victims' families speak after Sh47 million compensation

Sale of Finlays 15 per cent shares to locals begins

This follows the sale of James Finlays to Sri Lankan investors, the Browns Investments PLC.

By 4 months ago

Sale of Finlays 15 per cent shares to locals begins

Prison warder feted for campaign to keep students off drugs, crime

Senior Superintendent George Odera won the Distinguished Outstanding Services, Kenya Prison Service Award.

By 4 months ago

Prison warder feted for campaign to keep students off drugs, crime

KAA to pay 189 residents Sh413m for land used to expand Isiolo airport

The Environment and Lands Court in Isiolo issued the orders following a suit filed by the residents. The court awarded the 189over Sh413m.

By 4 months ago

KAA to pay 189 residents Sh413m for land used to expand Isiolo airport

Two families tussle over who owns Baringo island

Applicants say the family sold 3.6 hectares but were shocked to learn the defendant has a title deed for the entire parcel. Defendant alleges illegal attempt to snatch her father’s land.

By 4 months ago

Two families tussle over who owns Baringo island

Former banker, wife seek Sh12m for post-election violence

A former banker and his wife are seeking Sh12 million from the state as compensation for the loss of property and trauma suffered at the height of the 2007/2008 post-election violence.

By 4 months ago

Former banker, wife seek Sh12m for post-election violence

Court stops eviction of Ogiek from Mau forest

The Environment and Lands Court in Nakuru has extended orders stopping the eviction of Ogiek from the Eastern Mau region.

By 4 months ago

Court stops eviction of Ogiek from Mau forest

Geothermal agency signs deal to supply cement factory with steam

According to GDC Chief Executive Officer Paul Ngugi, the deal marks a significant milestone in the history of energy, especially geothermal.

By 4 months ago

Geothermal agency signs deal to supply cement factory with steam

Sri Lankan investors take over operations of James Finlay Kenya

Local community offered 15 per cent of shares through the Kipsigis Highlands Multipurpose Cooperative Society. Saosa tea extraction facility will remain under Finlay’s ownership.

By 4 months ago

Sri Lankan investors take over operations of James Finlay Kenya

Co-op Bank loses bid to dispose of land to recover loans

Judge faults the bank for not conducting due diligence beyond a search at the land registry. Court rules charge was executed by an intermeddler and based on a title obtained illegally.

By 5 months ago

Co-op Bank loses bid to dispose of land to recover loans

Man to pay child's monthly upkeep of Sh10,000 for food

The judge ordered the man to cater for the child’s monthly expenses for food at Sh10,000 to be remitted before the fifth day of every month as determined by the trial court.

By 5 months ago

Man to pay child's monthly upkeep of Sh10,000 for food

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