Lawyers stage protest over closure of Nakuru Law Courts gate
Nakuru lawyers have staged a protest outside the Nakuru Law Courts entrance, following the closure of one of the gates.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Lawyers stage protest over closure of Nakuru Law Courts gate
Own up to KCPE errors and fix them, Sapit tells Knec
The Anglican Church wants the Knec to own up to the errors in the just released Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination results and urgently rectify the same.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Own up to KCPE errors and fix them, Sapit tells Knec
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Njenga's lawyers say house raided by police belongs to his relative
Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga has denied owning a house in Wanyororo estate in Nakuru County that was raided by police on May 12, 2023.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Njenga's lawyers say house raided by police belongs to his relative
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There was no Mungiki meeting at Njenga's home, says State witness
Police inspector who raided Maina Njenga's home says he was not at home. Njenga and 11 others are accused of belonging to the outlawed gang.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
There was no Mungiki meeting at Njenga's home, says State witness
Maina Njenga's supporters follow proceedings on screens as trial enters day three
The trial of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga and eleven others entered day three today at the Nakuru Law Courts.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Maina Njenga's supporters follow proceedings on screens as trial enters day three
Maina Njenga's case delayed as lawyers protest police presence
Hearing of Maina Njenga's case delayed as his lawyers protest heavy police presence outside Nakuru court; they also want his supporters granted access.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Maina Njenga's case delayed as lawyers protest police presence
Maina Njenga's trial starts after six months
Njenga is charged with seven counts of being a member and a leader of the outlawed Mungiki gang. He has denied the charges.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Maina Njenga's trial starts after six months
Court dismisses Maina Njenga's application to have charges against him dropped
Court dismisses former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga's application asking the court to drop charges linking him to the outlawed sect; claiming the charges are defective and illegal.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Court dismisses Maina Njenga's application to have charges against him dropped
Blow to Kihika as court halts Sh500m Industrial Park
The Environment and Land Court has suspended plans by the county to construct a Sh500 million County Aggregation and Industrial Park in Njoro.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Blow to Kihika as court halts Sh500m Industrial Park
Judge, wife seek Sh8.5m after winning land case
Court had ordered the Land registrar to reconstruct the land file in the name of the judge and his wife. They have listed various costs they incurred during the case.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Judge, wife seek Sh8.5m after winning land case
War Memorial Hospital takeover opens new battlefronts in Nakuru politics
The 44-bed capacity hospital employs 200 workers and five resident doctors. Three patients died during the standoff between the hospital and county government
By Steve Mkawale and Daniel Chege 4 months ago
War Memorial Hospital takeover opens new battlefronts in Nakuru politics
Kenyans going through hell, Catholic bishops tell government
Clergy says the harsh economy is greatly affecting those in the lower income bracket and the miserable with over-taxation unfairly eating into the pockets of the common mwananchi.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Kenyans going through hell, Catholic bishops tell government
Victims' families and Solai Dam owners strike compensation deal
KHRC, which represented 29 families in a court case, has struck a deal that will see the families of adult victims get Sh1.2 million while those of minors paid Sh800,000.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Victims' families and Solai Dam owners strike compensation deal
Nakuru War Memorial Hospital opens as Karanja warns county won't win
Hospital staff celebrate as the administrator says services will resume tomorrow. Senator Karanja says Governor Kihika has failed in the health sector.
By Antony Gitonga and Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Nakuru War Memorial Hospital opens as Karanja warns county won't win
NCIC bosses lose battle to stop their sentencing over contempt charges
The commissioners urged the court to suspend the sentencing until their intended appeal is heard and determined.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
NCIC bosses lose battle to stop their sentencing over contempt charges
War Memorial hospital officials query county bid as row deepens
At the heart of the legal battle is ownership of the 11.5 hectares of prime land valued at Sh1 billion, which the hospital board says has a valid legal lease of 50 years.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
War Memorial hospital officials query county bid as row deepens
War Memorial Hospital directors challenge county takeover as row worsens
At the heart of the legal battle is the ownership of the 11.5 hectares of prime land valued at Sh1 billion, which the hospital's board says has a valid legal lease of 50 years.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
War Memorial Hospital directors challenge county takeover as row worsens
Patients at risk over county's closure of War Memorial Hospital
The fate of 46 patients set to undergo dialysis at War Memorial Hospital over kidney failure remains unknown after Nakuru County officials closed the facility after its takeover.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Patients at risk over county's closure of War Memorial Hospital
War Memorial Hospital shuts down after Nakuru County takes over management
War Memorial Hospital has shut down its operations in Nakuru after 101 years, following the County Government's takeover of the hospital's management.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
War Memorial Hospital shuts down after Nakuru County takes over management
Universities debt stands at Sh77b, Machogu says
Speaking while presiding over the 47th Graduation Ceremony at Egerton University, Machogu attributed the debt to harsh economy and mismanagement of the universities.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Universities debt stands at Sh77b, Machogu says
High Court holds court session in prison in a bid to ease congestion
Judge reviews cases of 20 inmates jailed for less than six months, as those on probation expected to undergo counselling and mentorship.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
High Court holds court session in prison in a bid to ease congestion
Judge cautions against selling of ancestral land
Justice Heston Nyaga opined that selling ancestral land is inappropriate and leads to unneeded family disputes.ancestral land
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Judge cautions against selling of ancestral land
Judge cautions family against selling of ancestral land
Judge says ancestral land has sentimental value to African families as it gives them an identity of some kind, and should therefore not ne sold.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Judge cautions family against selling of ancestral land
Ruto renames stadium as 157 heroes feted
Among the 157, there were 20 freedom fighters; 14 living liberation fighters and six deceased after fighting for the nation.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Ruto renames stadium as 157 heroes feted
High Court recalls grant in Sh1b succession case
The estate is comprised of Pinkam House and Molo House, a slaughterhouse, a funeral home, prime plots, residential homes, shops, land, enterprises, motor vehicles and savings in banks.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
High Court recalls grant in Sh1b succession case
Ex-MCA and friend linked in Sh30m land fraud
Former Kapkures MCA Paul Kimutai and his friend Richard Kipngeno have a case to answer in a Sh30 million land fraud and forgery case, a Nakuru court has ruled.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
Ex-MCA and friend linked in Sh30m land fraud
Kenya Railways to pay woman Sh45 million for demolishing her property
The court noted that KRC, despite alleging that the suit property is within the "Visibility Diamond", did not produce any evidence to demonstrate the same.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
Kenya Railways to pay woman Sh45 million for demolishing her property
Neglect of elderly relatives unlawful, High Court rules
Justice Mrima ruled that the constitution bestows a duty for each member of a family of elderly members to ensure they (the elderly) receive reasonable care and assistance.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
Neglect of elderly relatives unlawful, High Court rules
War facility says it owns Rift Valley hospital land
This revelation occurred just days after Nakuru MCAs resolved to have the county executive acquire title deeds for all public health facilities in the county, including that of the PGH Annex.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
War facility says it owns Rift Valley hospital land
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Court declares woman, niece co-widows
Nyambura, 75, and her niece Wanjiku, 54, have been locked in a succession battle for over two decades. The over Sh100m property belonged to Joseph Leitmann who died in 2001.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
Court declares woman, niece co-widows
Nakuru MCAs push for issuance of title deeds for health facilities
Reports tabled in the assembly over the last four years show that most of the public health facilities in the county have no ownership documents.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
Nakuru MCAs push for issuance of title deeds for health facilities
Medical worker awarded Sh1.5m for police assault
Ogero testified that he was going about his business at Nambale on his motorcycle when without any form of provocation, officer Jibril Shabel hit him across the face with a baton.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
Medical worker awarded Sh1.5m for police assault
DNA test ruled out in battle for estate
Judge Mohochi set aside an order of August 16, 2021 made by Judge Teresia Matheka that directed Atieno and Odhiambo to undergo the test.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
DNA test ruled out in battle for estate
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Prosecutor lines up 202 witnesses against Mandago, two co-accused
ODPP also supplied the court in Nakuru with 20 pieces of documentary evidence and exhibits to be used in the trial. Mandago's lawyer has sought 60 days to prepare for trial.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
Prosecutor lines up 202 witnesses against Mandago, two co-accused
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.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
Anti-graft agency recovers Sh345m asset from ex-MP
Ex-MP's daughter ordered to keep off Sh1b estate
The High Court has blocked a daughter to former Nominated MP Philip Kamau, from administration of his estate estimated to be worth Sh1 billion located in Nakuru.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
Ex-MP's daughter ordered to keep off Sh1b estate
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Echoes of BBI verdict may deal death blow to Ruto-Raila talks
Analysts say going by a recent case filed in court by three petitioners, the process may come to a premature end, the BBI way.
By Steve Mkawale and Daniel Chege 5 months ago
Echoes of BBI verdict may deal death blow to Ruto-Raila talks
EACC recovers Sh345M property grabbed by former lands boss
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered five-acre government land worth Sh345 million, grabbed by a former Commissioner of Lands and a Member of Parliament.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
EACC recovers Sh345M property grabbed by former lands boss
Kihika's county secretary nominee vetted
Kihika submitted Mwaura's name to the assembly over that of former speaker Joel Kairu who made it to the list of the two qualified candidates approved by a selection committee two weeks ago.
By Daniel Chege and Hildah Otieno 5 months ago
Kihika's county secretary nominee vetted
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.
By Daniel Chege 5 months ago
Prof Walingo wins Sh81m pay battle with university
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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