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Julius Chepkwony

Ruto, Raila talks face BBI test as three ask court to stop dialogue

In a move similar what befell the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), the three have moved to the High Court in Nairobi seeking its intervention in the ongoing talks.

Ruto, Raila talks face BBI test as three ask court to stop dialogue

Reprieve for Orwoba as court temporarily stops suspension

Reprieve for Orwoba as court temporarily stops suspension

Water fraud: Tender changes that saved State Sh14m but landed CEO in trouble

Water fraud: Tender changes that saved State Sh14m but landed CEO in trouble

40 constituencies risk disbandment amid delays to appoint IEBC commissioners

40 constituencies risk disbandment amid delays to appoint IEBC commissioners

Gun drama as water agency boss suspended and arrested

Oruma was arrested on Tuesday afternoon at the agency’s offices in Nakuru shortly after the board sent him on compulsory leave pending investigations into corruption allegations.

Gun drama as water agency boss suspended and arrested

Counties' pending bills hit Sh165 billion

According to the Office of the Controller of Budget (CoB), Nairobi County reported the highest pending bills in 2022/2023 at Sh107.33 billion.

Counties' pending bills hit Sh165 billion

Court: Without succession, you can't sell assets of the deceased

A person can only deal with the estate of a deceased person under a Grant of Representation made to him under the Law of Succession Act.

Court: Without succession, you can't sell assets of the deceased

Counties pending bills hit Sh165 billion

CoB report on the 2022/2023 fiscal year says Nairobi has the highest bills at Sh107.33 billion, even as counties increased spending on recurrent expenditure but reduced development budget.

Counties pending bills hit Sh165 billion

Public debt rose due to weak shilling, says CoB

Total expenditure on public debt in the FY 2022/23 audit amounted to Sh1.15 trillion, representing 82.8 per cent of the revised annual estimates, compared to Sh847.15 billion recorded in FY 2021/22.

Public debt rose due to weak shilling, says CoB

Public debt rose due to weak shilling, says budget controller

The depreciating value of the Kenya shilling against the US dollar has caused an increase in debt stock and debt repayments in terms of local currency.

Public debt rose due to weak shilling, says budget controller

Sentencing of minors who turn 18 during trial elicits mixed reactions

Last week, a Molo court sentenced a teen found guilty of defiling a 14-year-old to 20 years in jail with legal experts and judges noting a lacuna in the law and the need for reform.

Sentencing of minors who turn 18 during trial elicits mixed reactions

JSC sued over 'irregular' appointment of High Court Registrar

Anne Amadi, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, says JSC decided to appoint Otieno pending the appointment of a substantive office holder after all interviewed candidates failed the test.

JSC sued over 'irregular' appointment of High Court Registrar

Big clash over climate change compensation goes to court

Sixty-six victims of flooding in Lake Baringo sued the government for compensation. They claim the government, despite being a signatory to various treaties, has failed in climate change responses.

Big clash over climate change compensation goes to court

Court reviews plea to shield judges from higher taxes

The High Court in Nakuru has certified as urgent a petition seeking to have judges exempted from increased taxes under the Finance Act, 2023.

Court reviews plea to shield judges from higher taxes

Taxation Pain: Lawyer wants judges exempted from Ruto taxes

Okiro said the remuneration and benefits payable to a judge are Constitutionally ring-fenced and cannot be varied in any way whatsoever to the disadvantage of any particular judge.

Taxation Pain: Lawyer wants judges exempted from Ruto taxes

Court gives pastors more say in Christian marriage

The certificate is usually issued by Registrar of Marriages, confirming that a Kenyan national has no existing marriage record and qualify to get married outside the country.

Court gives pastors more say in Christian marriage

Nakuru ready to host County Assemblies games

The events starting on August 19 to August 27, bring together all 47 County Assemblies.

Nakuru ready to host County Assemblies games

50 families staring at eviction camping at seller's premises

The judge said 11 people were conned into buying the parcel of land, illegally acquired from a widow and sub-divided into plots.

50 families staring at eviction camping at seller's premises

Counties still struggling to meet revenue targets a decade later

An analysis of revenue collection in the counties has revealed they have not been meeting targets over the years.

Counties still struggling to meet revenue targets a decade later

Nakuru lawyers seek details on appointment of 60 magistrates by JSC

Nakuru-based lawyers want the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to reveal details concerning the recent recruitment of 60 magistrates.

Nakuru lawyers seek details on appointment of 60 magistrates by JSC

Missionaries get back their property sold by a caretaker irregularly

The Environment and Lands Court in Nakuru has ordered five individuals involved in a land deal to surrender it back to a missionary couple after a five-year court battle.

Missionaries get back their property sold by a caretaker irregularly

MP and State to pay firm Sh14m for destroying its brew

Nakuru High Court Judge Hilary Chemitei said Gikaria and the Attorney General should jointly pay Sh13.84 million prayed for by owners of Meera Umoja Kenya Ltd.

By 2 months ago

MP and State to pay firm Sh14m for destroying its brew

Assets Recovery Agency stripped of powers to keep forfeited cash

High Court judge Nixon Sifuna on Friday said most of the money recovered from proceeds of crime end up being misappropriated hence the need to channel the money to Treasury.

By 2 months ago

Assets Recovery Agency stripped of powers to keep forfeited cash

Court terms new police PAS position against law

Justice Byram Ongaya termed the appointment of Bernice Silaal Lemedeket as Principal Administrative Secretary as unconstitutional, invalid, null and void on Tuesday.

By 2 months ago

Court terms new police PAS position against law

Woman, 103, facing eviction after 35-year battle over Sh200m land

The 35-year battle for the Sh200 million land has gone through the hands of at least eight judges. And it may not be over.

By 2 months ago

Woman, 103, facing eviction after 35-year battle over Sh200m land

Counties huge bills on governors house rent despite SRC directive

The report shows the governor and deputy governor’s residences in Vihiga County are incomplete. The construction commenced on March 28, 2019, and was expected to run for 78 weeks.

By 2 months ago

Counties huge bills on governors house rent despite SRC directive

Minor sues police officer at Nakuru High Court over alleged assault

The minor claims the police have been playing hide and seek by failing to bring to book key suspects in the assault despite reporting the matter.

By 2 months ago

Minor sues police officer at Nakuru High Court over alleged assault

New offices and appointments illegal, PSC tells Nakhumicha

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has faulted Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha over new appointments.

By 2 months ago

New offices and appointments illegal, PSC tells Nakhumicha

Customary burial rights tested in court as families fight to bury loved ones

Courts face a tough balancing act between customs, religion and the law. Judges say spouse should play leading role when it comes to the disposal of the body of a married man or woman.

By 2 months ago

Customary burial rights tested in court as families fight to bury loved ones

Kindiki sets up new GSU camp to curb clashes

The GSU camp has been established at Nkararo-Enoosaen in Trans Mara West, Narok county following a spate of violent attacks over border disputes.

By 2 months ago

Kindiki sets up new GSU camp to curb clashes

KTDA chairman Ichoho changes his mind after resigning

In the letter, Ichoho did not divulge much information as to why he resigned.

By 2 months ago

KTDA chairman Ichoho changes his mind after resigning

Insurance firm loses bid to stop property sale over Sh50m claim

Move allows auctioneers to dispose off Monarch Insurance Company's property worth over Sh50 million. Traders said their properties were completely destroyed when the policies were in place.

By 2 months ago

Insurance firm loses bid to stop property sale over Sh50m claim

Man gets back Sh50m property illegally auctioned a decade ago

Justice Mwangi Njoroge says the sale of the property was irregular. Court orders cancellation of all the entries in the register purporting to transfer the lease.

By 2 months ago

Man gets back Sh50m property illegally auctioned a decade ago

Owners of palatial homes given days to leave land sold illegally

Court rules 13 families were conned into buying plots on land stolen from a widow. Woman filed suit in Nakuru, accusing man of selling her late husband’s ten acres of land.

By 2 months ago

Owners of palatial homes given days to leave land sold illegally

Matatus, buses to be fitted with dashboard cameras to tame road carnage, says Murkomen

All commercial vehicles, school buses to be fitted with dashboard cameras and vehicle telematics in bid to avert accidents and monitor traffic, CS Murkomen says.

By 2 months ago

Matatus, buses to be fitted with dashboard cameras to tame road carnage, says Murkomen

Ruto lifts logging ban in state forests

President William Ruto on Sunday lifted the nationwide ban on logging in state forest giving a new lease of life to hundreds of saw-millers locked out of business for five years.

By 3 months ago

Ruto lifts logging ban in state forests

Government to relocate roadside markets, says Murkomen

Government to relocate roadside markets in bid to curb accidents, fatalities, Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen says as Londiani crash death toll hits 51.

By 3 months ago

Government to relocate roadside markets, says Murkomen

Ruto and CJ fight case seeking establishment of High Courts in all counties

Petitioner, Sharon Olili, has accused the CJ of failing to ensure reasonable access to Judiciary services across the country.

By 3 months ago

Ruto and CJ fight case seeking establishment of High Courts in all counties

Why Sh3b Kericho cane factory could be a game changer

The plant, set to open in August, will be the first of its kind in Kericho since the closure of the Soin Sugar Factory over a decade ago.

By 3 months ago

Why Sh3b Kericho cane factory could be a game changer

Widow battles bank over Sh100,000 loan that has grown to Sh12.9m

The loan taken in 1983 at Thabiti Finance Company, currently in liquidation, has accumulated interest to the tune of Sh12.9 million.

By 4 months ago

Widow battles bank over Sh100,000 loan that has grown to Sh12.9m

Kipsigis, Talai clans fight for land compensation 60 years on

They had their woes partly addressed in 2019 in a gazette notice by NLC following a petition by Kericho and Bomet counties on their behalf.

By 4 months ago

Kipsigis, Talai clans fight for land compensation 60 years on

How leaders' utterances built big storm against tea multinationals

The apology came as CS Kindiki said security agencies in the two counties, will enforce the law firmly and decisively and shall apprehend all criminals without fear or favour.

By 4 months ago

How leaders' utterances built big storm against tea multinationals

How scaling down of operations by tea multinationals will hit you

Kenya Tea Growers chairperson Silas Njibwakale yesterday revealed that following the suspension of operations, Ekaterra Tea company sent home 16,000 workers for an indefinite period of time.

By 4 months ago

How scaling down of operations by tea multinationals will hit you

James Finlay in new plan to safeguard its workers

James Finlay owns tea estates in Bomet and Kericho Counties.

By 4 months ago

James Finlay in new plan to safeguard its workers

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