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Woman in court for drugging then robbing man
A 40-year-old woman has found herself on the wrong side of the law for allegedly putting drugs in a man's drinks at a club before stealing.
By Lilian Chepkoech 8 months ago
Woman in court for drugging then robbing man
Businessman in court over alleged plot to kill girlfriend
A businessman in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi, was arraigned in court for allegedly conspiring to kill a woman said to be his girlfriend.
By Lilian Chepkoech 10 months ago
Businessman in court over alleged plot to kill girlfriend
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I was tortured, forced to confess to Kware killings, Khalusha tells court
Defense lawyer said the suspect requires urgent medical attention after he was subjected to inhumane mistreatment so that he could confess to issues which are alien to him
By Lilian Chepkoech 1 year ago
I was tortured, forced to confess to Kware killings, Khalusha tells court
Man jailed seven years for assaulting police officer
Kakamega Law Courts has sentenced a 24-year-old man to seven years imprisonment for assaulting a police officer.
By Lilian Akinyi 1 year ago
Man jailed seven years for assaulting police officer
Put your egos aside and consider suffering Kenyans
Countless Kenyans have been left stranded without access to essential medical care because of the ongoing doctors' and clinical officers' strikes.
By Lilian Akinyi 1 year ago
Put your egos aside and consider suffering Kenyans
Plot to kill son-in-law lands woman in court
Saphina Amudede was accused of conspiring with a security guard to allegedly eliminate her son-in-law in a row over a rented house.
By Lilian Chepkoech 1 year ago
Plot to kill son-in-law lands woman in court
Woman in court over alleged plot to kill son-in-law
The woman was not happy when she was advised by her son-in-law to move out of their home since she was interfering with his life.
By Lilian Chepkoech 1 year ago
Woman in court over alleged plot to kill son-in-law
Ensure corruption does not deny needy varsity students funds
The government should prioritise adequate funding of university and tertiary education as it determines the state of employability of graduates in the country.
By Lilian Gogo 2 years ago
Ensure corruption does not deny needy varsity students funds
County government should turn Nyandarua into Kenya's food basket
The county is so rich in agriculture such that during dry spells, cows rely on readily available residues from the harvested maize, which does not affect the milk productivity.
By Lilian Mathu 2 years ago
County government should turn Nyandarua into Kenya's food basket
State should make university education affordable for poor
When a clear criterion is not in place to ascertain the neediest cases, then we know that the system is prone to manipulation and abuse.
By Lilian Gogo 2 years ago
State should make university education affordable for poor
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I stole Sh212,000 to make my girlfriend happy, Nairobi man tells court
Emmanuel Njenga who hails from Embakasi said he stole the money from his grandmother's bedroom, converted some to Kenyan currency but his girlfriend stole the remaining.
By Lilian Chepkoech 2 years ago
I stole Sh212,000 to make my girlfriend happy, Nairobi man tells court
Raila Odinga deserves respect from Nyanza rebel leaders
Raila's political journey is that which has been progressive and means well for the region and the entire country. The rebels accuse him of autocracy, something which is far from the truth.
By Lilian Gogo 2 years ago
Raila Odinga deserves respect from Nyanza rebel leaders
Ruaraka woman in trouble after a man she assaulted with lover dies
According to investigating officer, Oyeko, a mother of four jointly with her new lover not before the court seriously assaulted the deceased before throwing him off the balcony.
By Lilian Chepkoech 2 years ago
Ruaraka woman in trouble after a man she assaulted with lover dies
Man who threatened to chop his mother into pieces freed on Sh200,000 bond
The court heard that 24-year-old Ethan Chege allegedly threatened to chop his mother Anastacia Ndunge into small pieces like vegetables before evicting her from her house in Ruai.
By Lilian Chepkoech 2 years ago
Man who threatened to chop his mother into pieces freed on Sh200,000 bond
Pastor Nderi detained over ex-girlfriend's death
The pastor, who is also a singer reportedly, found the woman unconscious and hanging from the frame of his wardrobe using a bed sheet.
By Lilian Chepkoech 2 years ago
Pastor Nderi detained over ex-girlfriend's death
For the sake of our many needy children, increase NG-CDF allocation
The only way the government can achieve its education goals is to work towards developing communities that ensure no child is left behind on education irrespective of their economic backgrounds.
By Lilian Gogo 2 years ago
For the sake of our many needy children, increase NG-CDF allocation
Technology has greatly helped to boost revenue collection
Customs administrations are key players in international trade as frontline agencies in the clearance of goods, people and means of conveyance across borders.
By Lilian Nyawanda 2 years ago
Technology has greatly helped to boost revenue collection
Let president's Nyanza visit lead to revival of stalled projects in region
President William Ruto's recent visit to Nyanza should bear goodwill for the completion of unfinished national government projects in the region.
By Lilian Gogo 2 years ago
Let president's Nyanza visit lead to revival of stalled projects in region
New government should set up a coherent communication policy
Communication experts and the media ought to support the government to help move the country forward after the grueling electioneering period
By Lilian Kimeto 3 years ago
New government should set up a coherent communication policy
Haji orders arrest of Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa
Barasa is wanted over the alleged killing of his opponent's aide at a polling station in Bungoma County on Tuesday, August 9.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Haji orders arrest of Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa
President Kenyatta: I'll not fight back any more
President Kenyatta: I'll not fight back any more
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
President Kenyatta: I'll not fight back any more
Molo: MP Kuria Kimani faces acid test
Kuria, a youthful MP, is determined to secure a second term in the August 9 elections against six other candidates.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Molo: MP Kuria Kimani faces acid test
Arsenal demolish Chelsea 4-0 -Tuchel reveals why they were beaten
Arsenal on Sunday morning thrashed Chelsea 4-0 in Orlando to win the Florida Cup and continue their impressive pre-season.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Arsenal demolish Chelsea 4-0 -Tuchel reveals why they were beaten
Pre-arrival processing allows speedy release of goods upon arrival
Processing of documents by Customs and other relevant partner government agencies begins when the goods are already at the port, thereby considerably delaying the release process.
By Lilian Nyawanda 3 years ago
Pre-arrival processing allows speedy release of goods upon arrival
Driver charged with touching Congo diplomat inappropriately
Julius Kieti appeared before Makadara Chief Magistrate over claims that he touched the diplomat (KMB) against her will on May 30.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Driver charged with touching Congo diplomat inappropriately
Man suspected of child rape in Dandora detained
A man who allegedly raped and killed a child in Dandora has claimed his life is in danger.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Man suspected of child rape in Dandora detained
Woman charged with stealing Sh78m from employer
Millicent Akeyo Akinyi allegedly stole the funds on diverse dates between December 19, 2019 and September 30, 2021.
By Lilian Chepkoech 3 years ago
Woman charged with stealing Sh78m from employer
Man caught out during curfew says it was his daughter’s birthday
Gitahu pleaded guilty, adding that it was his daughter’s birthday and he couldn't see her without a gift.
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 years ago
Man caught out during curfew says it was his daughter’s birthday
Woman in court for pelting stone at neighbour over taboo claims
The accused, according to particulars presented in court, had been warned by the complainant that sweeping somebody’s doorway in the morning is taboo
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 years ago
Woman in court for pelting stone at neighbour over taboo claims
Matatu driver fined for ferrying Managu and passengers
Samuel Kinyua was charged at the Kibera Law courts for having farm produce in a vehicle meant to ferry passengers, which is contrary to the law.
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 years ago
Matatu driver fined for ferrying Managu and passengers
Mechanic who pushed grandmother to death over porridge flour jailed
Maxton Omondi Otieno, now a convict, had been charged with the offence of Manslaughter, an offence which he admitted to having done unintentionally.
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 years ago
Mechanic who pushed grandmother to death over porridge flour jailed
Kileleshwa’s spiderman to spend seven days in custody
The suspect, Kennedy Otieno Oyier, was arraigned at Kibera law courts with detectives seeking more time to detain him
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 years ago
Kileleshwa’s spiderman to spend seven days in custody
Why grit is more important than talent
No doubt, you will certainly be weak sometimes and you might lose focus of your goal for a day or two, or even a week.
By Lilian Ngala 4 years ago
Why grit is more important than talent
Arrest men behind teen pregnancies
Parents, guardians, and teachers, although busy, must understand teenagers’ concerns and address them with love and empathy.
By Lilian Mathu 4 years ago
Arrest men behind teen pregnancies
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Not much love for those born on Valentine’s Day
We, the February 14 born babies, do not refute that this is an impressive and occasional way to strengthen relationship and family bonds.
By Lilian Mathu 4 years ago
Not much love for those born on Valentine’s Day
‘Barman spiked my drink, stole cash and gold chain’
The proprietor and his two guests woke up the next day to find their cash and belongings missing
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 years ago
‘Barman spiked my drink, stole cash and gold chain’
Rider who allegedly tied couple at night charged with robbery
Ian Kinyanjui, the accused and a motorbike rider was charged with the offense of robbery with violence against Peter Gikonyo Kamau and his wife.
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 years ago
Rider who allegedly tied couple at night charged with robbery
Man freed in botched defilement case
A man, who was put on trial for allegedly defiling and indecently touching a minor, was recently acquitted by a Makadara court.
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 years ago
Man freed in botched defilement case
Clerics rob landlord’s cash and wrist watch in rent arrears row
Two clerics found themselves in trouble with the law after they allegedly took revenge on a man they claim leased them a piece of land.
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 years ago
Clerics rob landlord’s cash and wrist watch in rent arrears row
Garbage collector to pay fine or serve two years in jail
A youthful garbage collector was recently fined Sh100,000 or in default serve two years in prison.
By Lilian Chepkoech 4 years ago
Garbage collector to pay fine or serve two years in jail
How Kenya risks being old before becoming rich
Opinion
By Joshua Wathanga
19 mins ago
Kenya finishes seventh at Africa Youth Games
Sports
By Ben Ahenda
34 mins ago
Kalonzo respects public office not as a means to private gain
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Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do tournament starts
Sports
By Elizabeth Mburugu
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How Opposition miscalculation has reinforced Ruto's prowess
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