Swelling Lake Naivasha displaces families again

As has been the norm, residents of Kihoto estate bore the brunt of the flooding even as experts continue to grapple in the darkness over the cause of the rare phenomena.

By Gitonga 6 days ago

Four students arrested over Magereza Academy fire

Four students from Four students from Magereza Academy in Naivasha have been arrested following a fire incident in the institution that left goods worth thousands of shillings in ashes.

By Gitonga 6 days ago

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Tycoon Rajendra Sanghani moves to court to block sale of Sh70 million land

A City businessman has moved to the Land's Court seeking orders to stop the sale or transfer of a disputed Sh70 million property in Nairobi's upmarket area.

By Gitonga 6 days ago

Court releases on bond woman at centre of Obwaka death probe

Wangari had moved to the High Court seeking to overturn the detention order, arguing that it violated her constitutional right to liberty.

By Gitonga 6 days ago

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Why you could start paying less for electricity

KenGen says strong water levels at key hydro dams could lead to lower electricity tariffs and a stable power supply for Kenyan households and businesses.

By Gitonga 6 days ago

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Police investigator describes Samidoh nephew's death scene

Fresh questions emerge as a senior detective tells an inquest there were no visible signs of struggle at the Roysambu apartment window linked to the death of Jeff Mwathi.

By Gitonga 7 days ago

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Of love affair and last meal: Police probe poisoning in Dr Obwaka death

Investigators are probing a possible poisoning case after Dr Job Obwaka died suddenly at a Kitengela home.

By Gitonga 15 days ago

DCI seeks 14 days to detain woman in probe into Dr Obwaka's death

DCI is seeking court orders to detain Beatrice Wangari, the prime suspect in the death of Dr Job Obwaka, for 14 days to complete investigations.

By Gitonga 16 days ago

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Naivasha witnesses spike in ENT infections linked to flower farms

Cases of Ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections are on the rise in Naivasha, with flower farm workers and minors being the hardest hit.

By Gitonga 16 days ago

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Win for TSC as Supreme court halts internship programme ruling

Supreme Court temporarily halts Court of Appeal decision declaring TSC teacher internship programme unconstitutional, allowing scheme to proceed pending appeal.

By Gitonga 19 days ago

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Court deals blow to Bia Tosha bid on EABL sale

A beer distributor will have to wait longer to pursue its decade-old battle against EABL after the High Court declined to fast-track the hearing of two cases

By Gitonga 19 days ago

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Sakata: Court stops DPP in explosive child custody battle

The High Court has halted the prosecution of a Russian woman in a child custody dispute, citing threats to her constitutional rights amid allegations of fraud.

By Gitonga 19 days ago

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Court stops prosecution of Russian woman accused of assaulting her son

The High Court has issued orders blocking the DPP from prosecuting a Russian national embroiled in a contentious divorce and child custody dispute

By Gitonga 20 days ago

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Sonko, three others have case to answer in Sh14 million graft scandal

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and three co-accused persons have a case to answer in a Sh14 million corruption case linked to the alleged irregular award.

By Gitonga 20 days ago

WRC contractors cry foul over delayed payments

The most affected are tens of young people who were hired as marshals, cleaners, and garbage collectors along the rally routes.

By Gitonga 21 days ago

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Bench to rule on odious debts petition

The petition challenges the constitutional and legal validity of debts accumulated during former President Uhuru Kenyatta and President William Ruto's administrations.

By Gitonga 21 days ago

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Court blocks Mariga faction from taking over FKF in fresh leadership row

The High Court has issued conservatory orders barring FKF Deputy President McDonald Mariga and his faction from taking over the leadership of the federation

By Gitonga 21 days ago

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Skyline director charged over Sh25 million land fraud

A Skyline Works director has been charged in Nairobi over alleged forgery and uttering false documents in a sh25 million Eastleigh land fraud case.

By Gitonga 25 days ago

Shock as body of hotel worker is found lying in pool of blood

Residents of a Naivasha village woke up to a rude shock to find the body of a hotel worker lying in a pool of blood after she was reportedly murdered through stabbing on the neck.

By Gitonga 26 days ago

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Court clears extradition of Afghan national to US over drug, arms charges

High Court has approved the extradition of an Afghan national to the US, citing international law despite the absence of a bilateral treaty.

By Gitonga 27 days ago

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Fake Canadian embassy official pocketed sh51 million in visa scam, court told

A court has heard how a fake Canadian Embassy official allegedly defrauded a travel firm of over Sh51 million in a visa scam affecting job seekers.

By Gitonga 27 days ago

Activist charged with alleged attempt to extort KWS boss Sh1.7 million

Activist Francis Awino Onyango has been charged with alleged attempt to extort Sh1.7 million from KWS Director General Erastus Kanga.

By Gitonga 27 days ago

Two Indian nationals die after falling into distilling tank

The two were pronounced dead on arrival at a private hospital in Longonot town where they had been rushed following the incident.

By Gitonga 27 days ago

Low uptake of the Hepatitis B vaccine among health workers puts them at risk

The uptake of Hepatitis B vaccination among healthcare workers remains low at 43 per cent.

By Gitonga 28 days ago

Rain eases drought- NDMA

National Drought Management Authority says recent rains have eased drought conditions across Kenya, though malnutrition in ASAL regions remains a serious concern.

By Gitonga 29 days ago

Coffee market nets Sh24 billion in six months

The coffee market has fetched Sh24.7 billion in the past six months, of the coffee year 2025/2026 for 540, 843 bags weighing 33,240,042 kgs of coffee.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

Reliance on rain-fed agriculture is increasingly untenable.

The over-reliance on rain-fed systems and the inconsistent feed costs are the main challenges currently facing the dairy sector in the country.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

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Homa Bay, Garisa, Kwale and Mandera counties worst to be a new mother

Recent data from the Ministry of Health shows that 26 counties have been flagged for high maternal mortality rates.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

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Of collapsed cases and unanswered questions: Inside DCI Amin's troubled record

DCI comes under fire over arrests made with little or no progress on the high profile cases that were highly publicized.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

Court orders DCI to arrest two traders in Sh150m Westlands land fraud case

A Nairobi court has issued warrants of arrest against two businessmen accused of defrauding daughters of a deceased businessman of a prime Westlands property valued at Sh150 million.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

Government to clear Sh 4 billion debt owed to hospitals by next week

The government has committed to clearing the Sh4 B debt that the defunct National Health Insurance Fund has by next week.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

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Blow to DPP as court rejects bid to close Kidero's Sh58 million graft case

The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has rejected attempts by the DPP to prematurely close the Sh58 million graft case against former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and 15 others.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

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Why High Court has dismissed Bia Tosha's bid to block Diageo's Sh300b EABL sale

The High Court has dismissed Bia Tosha's bid to block Diageo's proposed Sh300 billion sale of its majority stake in EABL, citing lack of a strong legal basis.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

Rising water levels in Lake Naivasha displace wildlife

Water levels rise in Lake Naivasha, and wild animals have been pushed into nearby roads, farms and homes, leading to a rise in cases of human-wildlife conflict.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

Elderly couple found dead in suspected murder-suicide

A family in Naivasha is trying to come to terms with a shocking incident where a 72-year-old man is suspected of killing his 64-year-old wife before taking his life.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

ASAL farmers face massive losses as drought deepens, KEFFA pushes for special livestock fund

(KEFFA) is calling for the establishment of a special fund for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) to cushion livestock farmers from the impact of climate change.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

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'I have two wives': Golden Key Director's chaotic testimony rocks Sh51m visa case

A director of Golden Key Travel Consultants Limited was left visibly struggling to give coherent answers before a Nairobi court

By Gitonga 1 month ago

Fish stocks in Lake Naivasha dwindle amid rising water levels

Fish stocks in Lake Naivasha are rapidly decreasing due to overfishing, climate change, pollution, and the use of illegal small-mesh nets.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

State House GSU murder suspect charged, DPP opposes bail

A man accused of killing a General Service Unit (GSU) officer at State House last year has denied the murder charge before the High Court in Kibera.

By Gitonga 1 month ago

Patients detained at Naivasha hospital over medical bills plead for debt waiver

Patients detained at Naivasha hospital over unpaid medical bills petition Nakuru County to waive their debts.

By Gitonga 1 month ago