Court of Appeal freezes case against Nairobi Hospital executives

Court of Appeal freezes high court case on Nairobi Hospital management wrangles, directs contempt hearing against CEO Felix Osano.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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How broke, hungry Kenyans are suffering in hands of shylocks

Harsh economic times, the high cost of living, and the denial of credit by banks to households and businesses have forced many Kenyans into backstreet borrowing.

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Kenyans to pay more for the electricity due to high thermal dependence

The cost of electricity will go up this month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) increased the fuel cost charge component of the power bill.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

High Court orders arrest of British soldier in Agnes Wanjiru's murder

Justice Alexander Muteti ordered that the officer who killed Wanjiru in 2012, presents himself to the UK authorities or should be arrested to face murder charges.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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The Sh80 million deal that averted war over Kibaki adviser's wealth

The late billionaire's pursuit of peace might have been in vain were it not for the intervention of his widow and nine children, who agreed to cede three plots in Thika and two in Kahuho

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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No kiss, no marriage: Court widens divorce grounds, redefines cruelty

Justice Nyakundi ruled that no couple should be coerced into sustaining a marriage that exists only on paper.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Why Kenya has surrendered key transport corridor to China

The corridor is the key logistics artery that facilitates movement from Africa's eastern seaboard through Kenya to numerous landlocked countries in the region.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Police pistol submitted in court did not fire bullet that killed Rex Masai

Central Police Station armoury officer Fredrick Okapesi initially objected to submitting the station's arms register to the court.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Financial service providers win big in VAT exemption row

There are at least 35 approved PSPs by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Court now gives MPs all clear to debate KPC sale proposal

The High Court in Nairobi has lifted the orders it issued last month stopping the sale of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC).

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Confusion rocks Kebs over safety of another Lake Gas LPG cargo

The cooking gas industry was thrown into chaos this week after conflicting reports emerged about a five-million-kilogramme gas shipment imported by Kilifi-based Tanzanian gas firm Lake Gas.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Case seeks to revisit Kenyatta's repression of ex-Mau Mau fighters

30 men who state they were a part of the fighters who fought for Kenya's independence argue that Kenyatta labelled them as terrorists, then unleashed the police against them.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Why Mandera boundary process is illegal

The High Court in Nairobi has declared the process of delineating boundaries in Mandera County illegal.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Phone dealers sue Stanbic Bank for allegedly overcharging on Sh100m loan

The businessmen accuse the bank of allegedly breaching the duplum rule as the amount they have paid so far is four times more than the loan they had taken.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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How mega dam will increase Ethiopia's prominence in Kenya's power sector

Ethiopia's role in stabilising Kenya's power supply is set to expand following the completion of its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), launched Tuesday this week.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Kyalo Mbobu: Smiling lawyer behind high-profile cases, 2022 polls dispute

The law lecturer at the University of Nairobi cut his trade under the guidance of former Cabinet Minister Mutula Kilonzo.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Judge clears 34 State agencies to join e-citizen platform

The High Court in Nairobi on Wednesday struck out a case filed challenging the on-boarding of 34 government agencies and parastatals to e-citizen.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Court strikes out CBK, Safaricom, President's office from Hustler Fund case

In the case, CBK said that it had no links with the fund, now were there any orders being sought against it.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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State seeks private funding to rekindle cheap gas project

The Energy Ministry has invited bids from firms to distribute 6kg cylinders to households in rural and peri-urban areas.The State will cater for 40 per cent of the costs.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Court case lifts lid on weight gap between logbooks and actual vehicle load

The High Court has identified a discrepancy between the weight of cargo vehicles recorded in logbooks and the actual weight in a legal battle over the overload menace.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Matrimonial property row: Billionaire Peter Munga's wife fights Sh433m loan case

Munga's wife said that she was willing to deposit Sh100 million to the court as a guarantee as she fights for her rights.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Why LSK wants loose-tongued politicians tamed

For the last 15 years, Members of Parliament and other politicians have hopped from rally to rally, spewing hate, insults, and animosity - yet they remain unpunished.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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US indicts Kenyan in Covid-19 aid fraud after brother's jailing

Kenyan national Abiaziz Farah is at the centre of a multimillion-dollar scandal after investigators revealed he siphoned funds from the Covid-19 emergency kitty in 2020.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Court suspends Treasury's e-procurement system use order

The High Court in Nairobi on Monday handed counties and government agencies a reprieve after suspending the Treasury CS's directive requiring them to use the e-procurement system.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Court stops Ruto's protest victims compensation panel in its tracks

The High Court has suspended the operations of a team appointed by President William Ruto to look into the compensation for victims of protests.

By Kamau Muthoni and Irene Githinji 3 months ago

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CoB backs new e-procurement, faults Treasury's poor rollout

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has called for electronic procurement in government but faulted the National Treasury for poorly managing its rollout.

By Barrack Muluka, Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Why LSK's Faith is under siege

Months towards the end of her stint at the helm of LSK, Faith Odhiambo is being accused of betraying the same people she defended, cried with. She is under siege.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

KICC battles KRA in court over Sh1.5b tax dispute

KRA has threatened to freeze KICC accounts, a move management warns would harm Kenya's global image.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Court gives fresh orders in Samidoh rape case

High Court orders DCI to preserve forensic evidence by a woman accusing popular mugithi artist Samuel Muchoki alias Samidoh of rape, bars him from contacting or intimidating her.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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ODPP, EACC clash in court over Obado's Sh235m graft case deal

The Commission accused the prosecution of failing to provide the plea-bargaining agreement. But the prosecution alleged that anti-graft agency's declined to sign the deal.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Broad based CSs: ODM quartet, Mt Kenya trio and the betrayal of Gen Zs

The ODM quartet of John Mbadi, Opiyo Wandayi, Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya took over as Cabinet Secretaries one year ago.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Parents risk losing homes as Aga Khan pursues Sh21m medical debt

Hospital says parents guaranteed son's Sh21m bill in 2019. Court asked to declare them jointly liable with guarantor.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Road agencies and varsities top entities with high pending bills

Parastatals drawn from just four ministries accounted for more than 83 per cent of the money that State corporations owed businesses as of June this year.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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COB, MPs accuse Treasury of evading House in funds approvals

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has faulted the State for its continued over-reliance on Article 223 of the Constitution to finance existing government programmes.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Union loses bid for EACC to probe Sh200 pay cuts

According to him, the five were engaging in trade union activities, albeit illegally, under the guise of constitutionalism.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Pending bills surge to Sh525b, crippling businesses and straining SMEs

State corporations owe Sh404.3 billion, MDAs Sh120.5b in arrears. Verification committee delays fuel doubts over Treasury's commitment to resolve issue.

By Macharia Kamau and Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago

Kenyan firm sues Tanzania at regional court in tax row

Match Masters has filed a case against Tanzania seeking to quash provisions in the Finance Act, 2025, imposing a higher excise duty on goods supplied by EAC member states.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Duale, county sued in row over Mbagathi's Sh12m prisons medical bill

A court battle over who is responsible for treating prisoners has emerged.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Court stops DCI from arresting IVF doctor in row over surrogate child's skin colour

She said that the claims of human trafficking could not hold water as the couple was still raising the minor born at Nairobi South Hospital.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Barchok and county contractor face Sh2 million graft charges

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok was on Tuesday charged with alleged conflict of interest and acquiring Sh2 million as proceeds of crime.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago