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Kamau Muthoni

Woman, 90, pleads with Family Bank to release her title

Woman says she has cleared Sh2 million loan she took from Family Bank in 2018. Auctioneer has valued the property at Sh25 million.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 days ago

Woman, 90, pleads with Family Bank to release her title

90-year-old woman seeks title release from bank

90-year-old woman seeks title release from bank

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

Heirs battle over garage wealth left by their late parents

Heirs battle over garage wealth left by their late parents

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

Court blocks Shakahola deaths inquiry until Azimio case is heard

Court blocks Shakahola deaths inquiry until Azimio case is heard

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

Pastor Ezekiel fights registrar's plan to close his church

Odero said the decision to close down his church is politically motivated and unreasonable.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 days ago

Pastor Ezekiel fights registrar's plan to close his church

Busia Plance Crash: Inside KCAA's 14-judge, 11-year chase for Sh2.6b compensation

The appellate judges said that after considering other airplane crashes, it was clear that KCAA discriminated African Commuter.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

Busia Plance Crash: Inside KCAA's 14-judge, 11-year chase for Sh2.6b compensation

Busia plane crash: I was fired after Sh2.6b pay, claims ex-staff

A former employee has sued the employer, seeking compensation for unfair termination. Obiero says he played an instrumental role in leading to the firm winning the huge award.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

Busia plane crash: I was fired after Sh2.6b pay, claims ex-staff

Bank loses Sh21 million battle against firm pitting Linturi and Kitany

The High Court has dismissed a case filed by a bank against a firm associated with a company at the heart of an ownership battle between Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi and Adai MP Maryanne Kitany.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

Bank loses Sh21 million battle against firm pitting Linturi and Kitany

Former Uchumi CEO Jonathan Ciano loses case against CMA, to pay Sh5m fine

Ciano had appealed the ruling that found him guilty of malpractice after retailer’s collapse. He is also barred from holding office in any listed company or institution under CMA.

By Kamau Muthoni 6 days ago

Former Uchumi CEO Jonathan Ciano loses case against CMA, to pay Sh5m fine

Busia plane crash: How a 50-word fax message cost taxpayers Sh2.6b

Investigations into what happened indicated that the runway was short and had a poorly maintained surface.

By Kamau Muthoni 7 days ago

Busia plane crash: How a 50-word fax message cost taxpayers Sh2.6b

Double loss for State as court affirms GMO ban

The judge’s decision came amid a raging dispute between Trade CS Moses Kuria and a section of lawmakers after the CS signaled that the government would import GMO maize.

By Kamau Muthoni 9 days ago

Double loss for State as court affirms GMO ban

Battle over Nairobi County staff recruitment lands in court

In the case filed before High Court judge Mugure Thande, the speaker is said to have hired twelve members of staff instead of the five as required by the law.

By Kamau Muthoni 8 days ago

Battle over Nairobi County staff recruitment lands in court

Kiambu to up hospital bed capacity to 3,208

Kiambu County government is planning to increase its hospital bed capacity to 3,208, from the current 1,608 beds before the end of the year, once six new health facilities are completed.

By Kamau Muthoni 10 days ago

Kiambu to up hospital bed capacity to 3,208

South African company loses branding rights to US Polo giant

Beverly Hills Polo Club licensed Lifestyle Equities CV to sell its top-of-the-range men’s top wear, women’s clothing, kids wear, men’s footwear, and women’s handbags under the polo umbrella.

By Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago

South African company loses branding rights to US Polo giant

AG wants Ruto's name out of Azimio's Shakahola case

Attorney General Justin Muturi noted that the Supreme Court had clearly stated that a sitting president cannot be sued in person.

By Kamau Muthoni 16 days ago

AG wants Ruto's name out of Azimio's Shakahola case

Public officers incurring debts must pay, court rules

Public officers who subject the government to unwarranted losses should personally pay the amount lost, the High Court has ruled.

By Kamau Muthoni 18 days ago

Public officers incurring debts must pay, court rules

Court allows couple to part ways after attempt to rekindle love fails

Wife went to court seeking divorce, but pair agreed to try and re-ignite affair. After the second child, the woman went back to court offering to return part of dowry.

By Kamau Muthoni 17 days ago

Court allows couple to part ways after attempt to rekindle love fails

How business magnate Stanley Munga shared Sh1.8b wealth

Githunguri indicated that he had one wife, Karungari, and his children are Njeri, Lilian Wanjiru, Joan Nyawira, Nyagaki, Joseph Githunguri and Francis Wanjihia.

By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago

How business magnate Stanley Munga shared Sh1.8b wealth

Reprieve for Joho family in warehouse lease fight with KPA

At the heart of the battle between Portside and KPA is a lease granted to the firm on June 30, 2022. The deal between the agency and the firm is to last for a period of 20 years.

By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago

Reprieve for Joho family in warehouse lease fight with KPA

Tax burden: Banks sue CS over law that will lead to 'double taxation'

They argue the law on financial derivative tax is unprocedural and illegal. KBA says the law will lead to massive losses since it amounts to double taxation.

By Kamau Muthoni 23 days ago

Tax burden: Banks sue CS over law that will lead to 'double taxation'

Suicide attempt: State split on bid to abolish law making it a crime

The Ministry of Health says Kenya should abolish Section 226 of the Penal Code. But Attorney General wants High Court to dismiss a case filed by civil rights group.

By Kamau Muthoni 23 days ago

Suicide attempt: State split on bid to abolish law making it a crime

Pastor Ezekiel Odero's accounts shut in organ trafficking probe

DCI says postmortems conducted on bodies exhumed in Shakahola indicate some had missing organs. Court issued orders to freeze Pastor Ezekiel’s accounts pending the probe.

By Kamau Muthoni 24 days ago

Pastor Ezekiel Odero's accounts shut in organ trafficking probe

Court blocks CRBC Kenya from folding in Sh44 million contract dispute

Tuk Chilo Limited claims CRBC has illegally withheld its Sh44 million following a deal to upgrade roads in informal settlements within Nairobi.

By Kamau Muthoni 25 days ago

Court blocks CRBC Kenya from folding in Sh44 million contract dispute

Koinange family lifts the veil on the cost of a succession battle

Despite the family members knowing how much they will get as inheritance, they still sought to fight. Justice Muchelule says deep anger is the sole reason why family cannot end succession wars.

By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago

Koinange family lifts the veil on the cost of a succession battle

High Court orders fresh valuation of local airline

Judge sets aside a valuation report on Blue Bird Aviation by RSM East Africa. One of the shareholders argues Sh320.92 million valuation did not represent the true value of the airline.

By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago

High Court orders fresh valuation of local airline

Shakahola massacre: Azimio move to court over judicial inquiry

The team lead by Raila Odinga has taken the battle to the president’s doorstep, arguing that he has usurped the powers of among others the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Judiciary and Parliament

By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago

Shakahola massacre: Azimio move to court over judicial inquiry

Firm behind Nairobi's tallest building to pay KRA Sh52m

Tribunal argued that tax assessment was offered by parent company’s financial officer and can’t backtrack. Avic International had opposed the assessment, saying it had paid all its dues.

By Kamau Muthoni 28 days ago

Firm behind Nairobi's tallest building to pay KRA Sh52m

Former bank manager in Sh653m theft case acquitted

A court in Nairobi has freed a former Standard Chartered Bank employee accused of stealing Sh653 million from the lender in 2013 due to lack of evidence.

By Kamau Muthoni 29 days ago

Former bank manager in Sh653m theft case acquitted

Hospital ordered to pay Sh23m for birth mishap

Court says Aga Khan University Hospital to blame for damage of baby’s hand nerves. The baby requires Sh7.8 million for physiotherapy, with a life expectancy of 63 years.

By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago

Hospital ordered to pay Sh23m for birth mishap

Mediators to settle Nyachae family's dispute over vast wealth

Commercial Court directed Nyachae’s two widows and son to engage in talks in order to settle the dispute filed before him.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Mediators to settle Nyachae family's dispute over vast wealth

Court bars KRA from pursuing Kenya Breweries in an Sh8b tax revisit battle

KBL sued Ndung’u in a battle over Sh 8.2 billion tax abandoned by the previous government on Senator Keg beer.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Court bars KRA from pursuing Kenya Breweries in an Sh8b tax revisit battle

Anglican bishop in court to stop sex abuse case

Cleric says he has raised questions about the charge sheet with the DPP. Lawyer Kilukumi claims charges against his client triggered by malice.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Anglican bishop in court to stop sex abuse case

Bank seeks nod to sell Muhoho's land over Sh107m loan

African Banking Corporation has sued Muhoho and Westminster Ltd over the loan advanced in 2019. The lender claims Westminster borrowed Sh52 million and has not honoured its end of bargain.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Bank seeks nod to sell Muhoho's land over Sh107m loan

Court frees man wrongly jailed for murder of tourist

Kololo is the poster boy for costly blunders in the criminal justice system. He was on death row, condemned as a terrorist and a murderer, the epitome of Al Shabaab’s heinous acts in Kenya.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Court frees man wrongly jailed for murder of tourist

State's bid to regulate churches

In 2015, the government came up with laws requiring clerics to submit certificates of good conduct and their theological training certificates.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

State's bid to regulate churches

Kenyan charged with being a member of terror group ISIL

Shida Jacob Msanzu is accused of collecting information in a bid to conduct a terrorist act and being in possession of items connected to commission of a terrorism act.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Kenyan charged with being a member of terror group ISIL

Pharma EPZ demands Sh1bn from State for Russian Covid-19 vaccine ban

In its case filed before the High Court, Dinlas Pharma EPZ Limited argued that the ban of its Sputnik V vaccine days after approval by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) led to massive losses.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Pharma EPZ demands Sh1bn from State for Russian Covid-19 vaccine ban

Tribunal declines to save Jubilee Party leaders

The Desma Nungo led tribunal ordered warring Jubilee factions to resolve the dispute internally. It discharged the orders that had reinstated Kioni’s team.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Tribunal declines to save Jubilee Party leaders

Court quashes law banning traditional fishing methods

The High Court has handed fishermen a lifeline after declaring a section of the law banning traditional fishing methods unconstitutional.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Court quashes law banning traditional fishing methods

Keen's family in long-drawn legal battle over his Sh13b property

From court documents, it was estimated that the former assistant minister in President Daniel arap Moi’s government had amassed more than Sh13 billion estate.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Keen's family in long-drawn legal battle over his Sh13b property

John Keen's billions and what is at stake

J. Keen had at least Sh2.51 million in Credit Bank and Equity Bank. The total estimate of his wealth that had not been indicated in the will was Sh1.6 billion.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

John Keen's billions and what is at stake

Chilling murders lift the lid on silent crisis of post-partum depression

Debate rages over mental state as a mitigating factor in cases of infanticide. Judges fears the current criminal law may be discriminatory against women.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Chilling murders lift the lid on silent crisis of post-partum depression

Don awarded Sh800,000 in row with KPLC over blackout

Judge says firm’s complaints mechanisms are either inefficient or ineffective. He also faults Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority for acting like a toothless dog

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Don awarded Sh800,000 in row with KPLC over blackout

How family saved infant from death as court gave lenient ruling on mother

NCK was charged before the magistrates court with attempted murder. The star witnesses in the case were her brother, the area chief and an investigating officer.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

How family saved infant from death as court gave lenient ruling on mother

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