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Julius Chepkwony

Widow battles bank over Sh100,000 loan that has grown to Sh12.9m

The loan taken in 1983 at Thabiti Finance Company, currently in liquidation, has accumulated interest to the tune of Sh12.9 million.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 day ago

Widow battles bank over Sh100,000 loan that has grown to Sh12.9m

Kipsigis, Talai clans fight for land compensation 60 years on

Kipsigis, Talai clans fight for land compensation 60 years on

By Julius Chepkwony 3 days ago

How leaders' utterances built big storm against tea multinationals

How leaders' utterances built big storm against tea multinationals

By Julius Chepkwony 8 days ago

How scaling down of operations by tea multinationals will hit you

How scaling down of operations by tea multinationals will hit you

By Julius Chepkwony 9 days ago

James Finlay in new plan to safeguard its workers

James Finlay owns tea estates in Bomet and Kericho Counties.

By Julius Chepkwony 12 days ago

James Finlay in new plan to safeguard its workers

Four long-standing disputes awaiting Sri Lankan tea firm as it buys James Finlays

Sri Lankan firm, Browns Investment Plc, has bought an undisclosed stake in multinational tea firm James Finlays Kenya.

By Julius Chepkwony 16 days ago

Four long-standing disputes awaiting Sri Lankan tea firm as it buys James Finlays

Kabarak University recovers hacked Facebook account

The attack according to the Vice-Chancellor threatened the University’s online image and posed an imminent danger of loss of trust from stakeholders and the general public.

By Julius Chepkwony 24 days ago

Kabarak University recovers hacked Facebook account

End of the road for Mau settlers as court upholds eviction ruling

In 1997, government excised 35,301ha of the Mau Forest Reserve to establish settlement schemes for landless people. But Court ruled that their title deeds were issued illegally and unprocedurally.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

End of the road for Mau settlers as court upholds eviction ruling

Bid to revoke 999-year land leases quashed

Judge Oscar Amugo Angote quashed various recommendations by the land agency issued in 2019 in a judgment issued last week.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Bid to revoke 999-year land leases quashed

Strange things people have done in the name of faith across the world

In 2018, a family in Nakuru lost a child while clinging to some false beliefs in faith. The family between 2014 and 2018 allegedly lost seven children.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Strange things people have done in the name of faith across the world

Leaking roofs, unsafe water: The poor condition of Kenya's prisons

Nairobi Medium Security and Nairobi Remand Prisons are in poor condition.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Leaking roofs, unsafe water: The poor condition of Kenya's prisons

Lands agency slashes foreign tea firms' leases from 999 years to 99

The Commission orders that all 999-year-old leases should be converted to the constitutional requirement of 99 years

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Lands agency slashes foreign tea firms' leases from 999 years to 99

Maize thief released over a defective charge sheet

Justice Nyakundi noted that the evidence at the trial, with regards to the charge, was that the man had stolen unshelled maize.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Maize thief released over a defective charge sheet

Briton's 21-year legal battle over property

For 10 years, the case was pending, and on May 17, 2017, the then High Court judge Joyce Khaminwa allowed an application by Muir seeking dismissal of the case.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Briton's 21-year legal battle over property

Sosian Energy to generate power from Menengai geothermal field

Energy CS Davis Chirchir said three companies, including Sosian Energy, Globeleq, and Or Power 22, will harness 105MW of electricity from steam generated at the wells.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Sosian Energy to generate power from Menengai geothermal field

Audit reveals zero expenditure on development by five counties

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o said Elgeyo Marakwet, Marsabit, Migori, Tana River and Wajir reported no expenditure on development.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Audit reveals zero expenditure on development by five counties

German charged with defilement denied bond

Senior Resident Magistrate Emmanuel Soita on Wednesday directed that Martin Herman Baumgartner, 62, remains in custody until all key witnesses testify.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

German charged with defilement denied bond

German accused of molesting minors held for one week

Herman, 62, faces 14 charges including defilement, engaging in indecent acts and human trafficking, among others. He holds dual Kenyan and German citizenship.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

German accused of molesting minors held for one week

Residents cry out for peace as raids defy State interventions

In June 2015, then-Baringo County Commissioner Peter Okwanyo issued a shoot-to-kill order against bandits, arsonists, cattle rustlers and those illegally in possession of firearms.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Residents cry out for peace as raids defy State interventions

Court officials under probe over bribery claims in land dispute case

EACC has already written to the court’s chief magistrate seeking to be furnished with certified copies of documents relating to a land dispute matter.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Court officials under probe over bribery claims in land dispute case

Inside man's will that barred sale of 750-acre farm at centre of row

Wamanji wanted his land left to his children and inherited by his grandchildren. But one of his sons entered into a deal with the State to sell the land to resettle IDPs.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Inside man's will that barred sale of 750-acre farm at centre of row

Court shocker for man ordered to pay ex-employer

Justice Onesmus Makau of the Employment and Labour Relations Court said Vernanzyo Maina Mwaniki should pay Ava Chem Ltd Sh78,000 plus interest accrued.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Court shocker for man ordered to pay ex-employer

4 killed, 46 injured in Kericho road accident

The bodies of the deceased were taken to Muhoroni hospital.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

4 killed, 46 injured in Kericho road accident

Counties flout payroll process by paying Sh15 billion wages manually

Controller of Budgets notes the manual system is prone to abuse and may lead to loss of public funds as counties cite lack of PIN numbers of staff in the IPPD systems.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Counties flout payroll process by paying Sh15 billion wages manually

Muthama, Ongwae among eight shortlisted for PSC jobs

Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama is among the candidates shortlisted for the position of a male member of the Parliamentary Service Commission.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Muthama, Ongwae among eight shortlisted for PSC jobs

Baringo school learners decline to pick their KCPE results

Some 58 KCPE candidates who sat for exams at Tangulbei Primary School in Tiaty, Baringo county declined to pick their results.. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Baringo school learners decline to pick their KCPE results

Egerton University issues redundancy notice after council members jailed

Last week the Vice-Chancellor Prof Isaac Kibwage and eight council members were jailed for 30 days for defying a May 30, 2022, order to pay lecturers full salaries.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Egerton University issues redundancy notice after council members jailed

Controller of Budget raises concern on debt

The public debt stock increased by 7 per cent, from Sh8.0 trillion reported on September 30, 2021 to the current figure reported on September 30, this year.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Controller of Budget raises concern on debt

Lawyer sues Ruto, CJ Koome over 'too few courts'

In a petition filed on Thursday, lawyer Sharon Olili says the Judiciary had failed to ensure reasonable access to its services in all parts of the country.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Lawyer sues Ruto, CJ Koome over 'too few courts'

Court of Appeal Judge Joel Ngugi named 2022 Jurist of the Year

Prior to joining the judiciary, Ngugi was an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Washington where he received numerous teaching awards.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Court of Appeal Judge Joel Ngugi named 2022 Jurist of the Year

Farm owners fear invasion after squatters court victory

When Lonrho Agribusiness Ltd sold EATEC land in 2003, the 25,000=acre land was subdivided and as a result created 14,800 title deeds.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Farm owners fear invasion after squatters court victory

Surgeon with a love for law puts the brakes on vetting of PSs

Dr Gikenyi, 38, has since learnt the art of juggling his scalpel with a pen as he represents Kenyans on matters of public interest in the corridors of justice.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Surgeon with a love for law puts the brakes on vetting of PSs

Learners study under trees after lake swallowed Baringo schools

The school with a population of 342 learners has three permanent classrooms, two others made of iron sheet and others under a tent donated by Kenya Red Cross.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Learners study under trees after lake swallowed Baringo schools

I'm alive, says man in Koinange widow case

Mr Joseph Mpoe and his family said they were shocked to read on social media that he was dead.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

I'm alive, says man in Koinange widow case

Spouses have no roles in county leadership, governors cautioned

Spouses have been warned to stay away from county government operations because the law does not recognise them.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Spouses have no roles in county leadership, governors cautioned

Churches on the spot over noise pollution, court order them to cease or be prosecuted

Court orders 4 churches Salvation Hope, Restoration, Jesus Manifestation Centre, Holistic Mission in Kisauni, Mombasa to stop loud preaching or be prosecuted.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Churches on the spot over noise pollution, court order them to cease or be prosecuted

Governors want deal on leased medical equipment reviewed

Health Committee Chairperson and Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki said they have prioritised a review of the lease agreement to stop payment to five companies.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Governors want deal on leased medical equipment reviewed

Kenyan nurse charged with killing 22 women gets second conviction

A Kenyan man suspected of killing a dozen elderly women in the United States of America has been convicted of second capital murder.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Kenyan nurse charged with killing 22 women gets second conviction

Governor Cheboi vows to fix insecurity, ailing economy

Cheboi, who on Tuesday addressed the county assembly, said he plans to transform Baringo into a prosperous county that affords her people the highest standards of living.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Governor Cheboi vows to fix insecurity, ailing economy

How rushed education reforms led to 'false start' in CBC rollout

In an interview with The Standard, Prof Maritim said there were problems facing CBC implementation but added that curriculum change was inevitable.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

How rushed education reforms led to 'false start' in CBC rollout

Food, water crisis hits Marsabit and Samburu

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has categorised the situation in the county as being at an alarm drought stage.

By Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago

Food, water crisis hits Marsabit and Samburu

James Finlay in new plan to safeguard its workers

James Finlay owns tea estates in Bomet and Kericho Counties.

By Julius Chepkwony 12 days ago

James Finlay in new plan to safeguard its workers

Four long-standing disputes awaiting Sri Lankan tea firm as it buys James Finlays

Sri Lankan firm, Browns Investment Plc, has bought an undisclosed stake in multinational tea firm James Finlays Kenya.

By Julius Chepkwony 16 days ago

Four long-standing disputes awaiting Sri Lankan tea firm as it buys James Finlays

Kabarak University recovers hacked Facebook account

The attack according to the Vice-Chancellor threatened the University’s online image and posed an imminent danger of loss of trust from stakeholders and the general public.

By Julius Chepkwony 24 days ago

Kabarak University recovers hacked Facebook account

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