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Julius Chepkwony

What awaits Sri Lankan tea firm as it takes over James Finlay

There are protracted land issues between the tea companies and local communities. Mechanisation through the use of tea harvesting machines is another controversial issue.

By Julius Chepkwony 9 days ago

What awaits Sri Lankan tea firm as it takes over James Finlay

Deputy county commissioner under probe over Al-Shabaab links

Deputy county commissioner under probe over Al-Shabaab links

By Julius Chepkwony 11 days ago

Governor Mutai, his deputy battle petitions over performance

Governor Mutai, his deputy battle petitions over performance

By Julius Chepkwony 15 days ago

Tea companies licences suspended over sexual exploitation claims

Tea companies licences suspended over sexual exploitation claims

By Julius Chepkwony 18 days ago

Silence that earned Kisii County boss, top officials Sh500,000 fine

Judge says administrators need to follow the law, including responding to applications and letters. Officials ordered to pay a woman for blocking development on her land.

By Julius Chepkwony 19 days ago

Silence that earned Kisii County boss, top officials Sh500,000 fine

James Finlay sells its Kenya tea business to Sri Lanka investors

Browns Investments is one of the most profitable listed corporations in South Asia operating plantation businesses. The firm in December 2021, acquired James Finlays’ Sri Lankan tea estate business.

By Julius Chepkwony 26 days ago

James Finlay sells its Kenya tea business to Sri Lanka investors

Sunbird Lodge shuts its doors after court battle over land business deal

Lodge director Richard Corcoran in a statement dated April 15 said the closure was due to a judgment in which a 99-year lease was declared invalid.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Sunbird Lodge shuts its doors after court battle over land business deal

Court orders DNA testing for Sudanese couple

A High Court in Lodwar has ordered a DNA test to determine the paternity of a minor at the centre of dispute between Sudanese nationals.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Court orders DNA testing for Sudanese couple

Inside primary school where children, police share classroom

The school hosts 250 learners, with some coming from as far as Laikipia County. Due to insecurity, only Grade Six, junior secondary and Class Eight pupils are in school.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Inside primary school where children, police share classroom

Homa Bay couple splits house into two after divorce

The High Court in Homa Bay has directed a divorced couple to put up their one-storey maisonette for sale and share the proceeds between them.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Homa Bay couple splits house into two after divorce

KANU calls for arrest, prosecution of individuals who invaded Northlands Farm

The Kanu party has called for the arrest and prosecution of individuals who invaded the private property of the Kenyatta family’s Northlands Farm in Kiambu.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

KANU calls for arrest, prosecution of individuals who invaded Northlands Farm

Court reverses order reinstating former water agency CEO

A High Court in Nakuru has reversed interim orders that reinstated Engineer Hosea Wendot as Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency CEO.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Court reverses order reinstating former water agency CEO

Robbery convict gets death sentence after appeal hits the wall

The Court of Appeal in Nairobi had warned Boniface Kioko Mathuku that his sentence for robbery with violence could be enhanced if his application failed.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Robbery convict gets death sentence after appeal hits the wall

Cheboi in South Korea to market Baringo coffee

Governor to root for the establishment of more Baringo coffee shops in South Korea. A partnership between Baringo County will see a Sh100 million coffee mill put up.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Cheboi in South Korea to market Baringo coffee

Chang'aa menace: Court tells police to prove alcohol content before arresting brewers

The Court says it is necessary for the police to look at the drinks' ingredients to establish whether it contains substances below the average standards before charging suspects.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Chang'aa menace: Court tells police to prove alcohol content before arresting brewers

62-year-old German charged with defilement

The trial court in Nakuru ruled that Martin Herman Baumgartner alias Mato, be remanded at the Nakuru GK Prison until Wednesday next week, when a ruling on his bail/bond would be delivered.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

62-year-old German charged with defilement

State told to surrender deeds for 755-acre land meant to settle IDPs

Eight sisters contested sale of the land to the State saying they were not consulted. The court stripped their brother of all administrative rights over the vast estate.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

State told to surrender deeds for 755-acre land meant to settle IDPs

Audit reveals zero expenditure on development by some 20 counties

Twenty-three counties did not report any expenditure on development activities with analysis of pending bills showing Nairobi City County accounted for 62.2 per cent.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Audit reveals zero expenditure on development by some 20 counties

Audit reveals zero expenditure on development by 20 counties

Twenty-three counties did not report any expenditure on development activities. Analysis of pending bills shows Nairobi City County accounted for 62.2 per cent.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Audit reveals zero expenditure on development by 20 counties

Banditry cost me an illustrious career at KDF, says former soldier

Richard Koech has lost all his wealth in two banditry attacks in 2012 and 2016

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Banditry cost me an illustrious career at KDF, says former soldier

Second blow for Susan Kihika as court stops vetting of Chief Officer nominees

Employment and Labour Relations Court has issued orders stopping vetting and or approval of 21 Chief officers nominees following an application filed by Michael Oduor.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Second blow for Susan Kihika as court stops vetting of Chief Officer nominees

Thousands fight eviction from Mau Forest

The Environment and Lands Court issued an order in July 2020 allowing the residents to continue living in the forest.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Thousands fight eviction from Mau Forest

PSC says lawyers' CAS case baseless

PSC chief executive Simon Rotich said the petition together with the court order issued on October 12, had been overtaken by events.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

PSC says lawyers' CAS case baseless

Three bodies retrieved from Dundori Forest in Nakuru

Police in Nakuru are investigating the murder of three men whose bodies were on Friday retrieved from Dundori Forest.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Three bodies retrieved from Dundori Forest in Nakuru

County hospital performs first successful inner-ear operation

The cost of the specialised ear surgery ranges between Sh500,000 and Sh1 million depending on the complexity of the case.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

County hospital performs first successful inner-ear operation

Egerton University employees issue strike notice

Kenya Universities Staff Union Secretary General Charles Mukhwaya said the welfare of their members at Egerton University, for close to three years now, was worrying.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Egerton University employees issue strike notice

Silence that earned Kisii County boss, top officials Sh500,000 fine

Judge says administrators need to follow the law, including responding to applications and letters. Officials ordered to pay a woman for blocking development on her land.

By Julius Chepkwony 19 days ago

Silence that earned Kisii County boss, top officials Sh500,000 fine

James Finlay sells its Kenya tea business to Sri Lanka investors

Browns Investments is one of the most profitable listed corporations in South Asia operating plantation businesses. The firm in December 2021, acquired James Finlays’ Sri Lankan tea estate business.

By Julius Chepkwony 26 days ago

James Finlay sells its Kenya tea business to Sri Lanka investors

Sunbird Lodge shuts its doors after court battle over land business deal

Lodge director Richard Corcoran in a statement dated April 15 said the closure was due to a judgment in which a 99-year lease was declared invalid.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Sunbird Lodge shuts its doors after court battle over land business deal

Court orders DNA testing for Sudanese couple

A High Court in Lodwar has ordered a DNA test to determine the paternity of a minor at the centre of dispute between Sudanese nationals.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Court orders DNA testing for Sudanese couple

Inside primary school where children, police share classroom

The school hosts 250 learners, with some coming from as far as Laikipia County. Due to insecurity, only Grade Six, junior secondary and Class Eight pupils are in school.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Inside primary school where children, police share classroom

Homa Bay couple splits house into two after divorce

The High Court in Homa Bay has directed a divorced couple to put up their one-storey maisonette for sale and share the proceeds between them.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Homa Bay couple splits house into two after divorce

KANU calls for arrest, prosecution of individuals who invaded Northlands Farm

The Kanu party has called for the arrest and prosecution of individuals who invaded the private property of the Kenyatta family’s Northlands Farm in Kiambu.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

KANU calls for arrest, prosecution of individuals who invaded Northlands Farm

Court reverses order reinstating former water agency CEO

A High Court in Nakuru has reversed interim orders that reinstated Engineer Hosea Wendot as Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency CEO.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Court reverses order reinstating former water agency CEO

Robbery convict gets death sentence after appeal hits the wall

The Court of Appeal in Nairobi had warned Boniface Kioko Mathuku that his sentence for robbery with violence could be enhanced if his application failed.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Robbery convict gets death sentence after appeal hits the wall

Cheboi in South Korea to market Baringo coffee

Governor to root for the establishment of more Baringo coffee shops in South Korea. A partnership between Baringo County will see a Sh100 million coffee mill put up.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Cheboi in South Korea to market Baringo coffee

Chang'aa menace: Court tells police to prove alcohol content before arresting brewers

The Court says it is necessary for the police to look at the drinks' ingredients to establish whether it contains substances below the average standards before charging suspects.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Chang'aa menace: Court tells police to prove alcohol content before arresting brewers

62-year-old German charged with defilement

The trial court in Nakuru ruled that Martin Herman Baumgartner alias Mato, be remanded at the Nakuru GK Prison until Wednesday next week, when a ruling on his bail/bond would be delivered.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

62-year-old German charged with defilement

State told to surrender deeds for 755-acre land meant to settle IDPs

Eight sisters contested sale of the land to the State saying they were not consulted. The court stripped their brother of all administrative rights over the vast estate.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

State told to surrender deeds for 755-acre land meant to settle IDPs

Audit reveals zero expenditure on development by some 20 counties

Twenty-three counties did not report any expenditure on development activities with analysis of pending bills showing Nairobi City County accounted for 62.2 per cent.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Audit reveals zero expenditure on development by some 20 counties

Audit reveals zero expenditure on development by 20 counties

Twenty-three counties did not report any expenditure on development activities. Analysis of pending bills shows Nairobi City County accounted for 62.2 per cent.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Audit reveals zero expenditure on development by 20 counties

Banditry cost me an illustrious career at KDF, says former soldier

Richard Koech has lost all his wealth in two banditry attacks in 2012 and 2016

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Banditry cost me an illustrious career at KDF, says former soldier

Second blow for Susan Kihika as court stops vetting of Chief Officer nominees

Employment and Labour Relations Court has issued orders stopping vetting and or approval of 21 Chief officers nominees following an application filed by Michael Oduor.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Second blow for Susan Kihika as court stops vetting of Chief Officer nominees

Thousands fight eviction from Mau Forest

The Environment and Lands Court issued an order in July 2020 allowing the residents to continue living in the forest.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Thousands fight eviction from Mau Forest

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