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Former Commissioner of Lands' tainted past haunts him
Recently, Mwaita was charged in a Sh300 million land fraud in Nairobi.
By 1 month ago
Former Commissioner of Lands' tainted past haunts him
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Devolution: Twelve years later; little for development, a lot for thieves
County governments’ budget implementation review reports have unearthed the sorry state of spending billions on salaries, allowances, with little being spent on development projects.
By 1 month ago
Devolution: Twelve years later; little for development, a lot for thieves
Laikipia Assembly Speaker risks losing Sh15 million allowance over forged academic papers
Laikipia County Assembly Speaker Lantano Labaala risks losing Sh15 million in allowances if it is established that he forged academic papers.
By 1 month ago
Laikipia Assembly Speaker risks losing Sh15 million allowance over forged academic papers
Court declares NHIF pending claims verification committee illegal
Court rules that the establishment of the committee through gazette notice, was in contravention of Article 31 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 as read with the Social Health Authority Act.
By 1 month ago
Court declares NHIF pending claims verification committee illegal
GDC on the spot over alleged selective job promotions, union threatens strike
The Kenya Electrical Trades and Allied Workers’ Union (KETAWU) said GDC continues to discriminate against employees despite the advisory.
By 1 month ago
GDC on the spot over alleged selective job promotions, union threatens strike
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Dispute over control of multimillion Naivas founder's estate escalates
The fight over the control of the multi-million estate of Naivas Supermarket chain founder, the late Peter Mukuha Kago continues 14 years later.
By 1 month ago
Dispute over control of multimillion Naivas founder's estate escalates
Court upgrades 25-year jail term to life sentence for school driver who defiled six-year-old
For nearly seven years, Vincent Korir, a school driver, has never rested, moving from one court to another, challenging a court decision that sent him to jail for 25 years.
By 1 month ago
Court upgrades 25-year jail term to life sentence for school driver who defiled six-year-old
Teachers protest new deduction on payslips
Teachers in Nakuru have protested over the introduction of a new deduction in their payslips.
By 1 month ago
Teachers protest new deduction on payslips
Court orders prosecution of KFS officers for destroying Sh700,000 property
The High Court in Kabarnet has ordered the arrest and prosecution of five KFS officers linked to the destruction of Sh700,000 property belonging to a KDF officer.
By 1 month ago
Court orders prosecution of KFS officers for destroying Sh700,000 property
Appellate court temporarily halts Governor Kihika's contempt case
In February, the Environment and Lands Court in Nakuru ordered Governor Kihika and the Managing Director of Nawasco to pay the Sh2 million fine.
By 1 month ago
Appellate court temporarily halts Governor Kihika's contempt case
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Man who was to be priest, at centre of murder investigation
The General Service Unit in December 2023 published a story of a man who aspired to become a Catholic Priest but ended up a bomb expert and commandant of Kenya’s Elite Paramilitary Police Unit.
By 2 months ago
Man who was to be priest, at centre of murder investigation
Activist sues KPA boss over Sh31b tender to Japanese firm
An activist has filed a petition at the High Court seeking the ouster of Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto over irregularities in a Sh31 billion tender.
By 2 months ago
Activist sues KPA boss over Sh31b tender to Japanese firm
Ministry of Defence ordered to remit Sh7.9 million in civilians shooting incident
The Court of Appeal has stayed the execution of a judgment that awarded four civilians over Sh7 million as compensation for damages suffered after the KDF officers shot them in Mandera
By 2 months ago
Ministry of Defence ordered to remit Sh7.9 million in civilians shooting incident
Grabbed land, double allocation claims as titling begins in Salgaa
Grabbed public land and double allocations are among issues surveyors and Nakuru county government officials will face as the issuance of title deeds to residents of Salgaa Centre begins.
By 2 months ago
Grabbed land, double allocation claims as titling begins in Salgaa
Woman seeks justice after land deal with policeman turns sour
Joyce Chepkoech paid some money for a plot only for another woman to claim ownership of the property.
By 3 months ago
Woman seeks justice after land deal with policeman turns sour
Lagat credibility questioned as he demands justice
Public questions DIG’s integrity amid calls for justice in Tot after the murder of Fr Allois Bett.DIG faces scrutiny over separate case Albert Ojwang’ suspicious death.
By 3 months ago
Lagat credibility questioned as he demands justice
Forgery claims haunt Sh98m land deal to resettle 2007 IDP victims
Documents filed in court indicate that materials used in the transaction between the then Ministry of Special Programmes and the sellers were forged.
By 3 months ago
Forgery claims haunt Sh98m land deal to resettle 2007 IDP victims
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Mystery deaths add to string of unresolved murders in North Rift
Abductions and deaths, including those of elected leaders, continue to haunt the region.Latest incident is the killing of two men, which has been linked to probe on murder of Fr Bett.
By 3 months ago
Mystery deaths add to string of unresolved murders in North Rift
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From V8 to Mercedes: How former Nakuru mayor Thuo drove around with a Sh1b Will
Former Mayor Joseck Thuo called it Kitabu, had it signed, sealed, and stashed in his cars. Now three versions of the Will — and a fourth draft — are at the centre of a brutal family feud.
By 3 months ago
From V8 to Mercedes: How former Nakuru mayor Thuo drove around with a Sh1b Will
Former Commissioner of Lands' tainted past haunts him
Recently, Mwaita was charged in a Sh300 million land fraud in Nairobi.
By 1 month ago
Former Commissioner of Lands' tainted past haunts him
Premium
Devolution: Twelve years later; little for development, a lot for thieves
County governments’ budget implementation review reports have unearthed the sorry state of spending billions on salaries, allowances, with little being spent on development projects.
By 1 month ago
Devolution: Twelve years later; little for development, a lot for thieves
Laikipia Assembly Speaker risks losing Sh15 million allowance over forged academic papers
Laikipia County Assembly Speaker Lantano Labaala risks losing Sh15 million in allowances if it is established that he forged academic papers.
By 1 month ago
Laikipia Assembly Speaker risks losing Sh15 million allowance over forged academic papers
Court declares NHIF pending claims verification committee illegal
Court rules that the establishment of the committee through gazette notice, was in contravention of Article 31 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 as read with the Social Health Authority Act.
By 1 month ago
Court declares NHIF pending claims verification committee illegal
GDC on the spot over alleged selective job promotions, union threatens strike
The Kenya Electrical Trades and Allied Workers’ Union (KETAWU) said GDC continues to discriminate against employees despite the advisory.
By 1 month ago
GDC on the spot over alleged selective job promotions, union threatens strike
Premium
Dispute over control of multimillion Naivas founder's estate escalates
The fight over the control of the multi-million estate of Naivas Supermarket chain founder, the late Peter Mukuha Kago continues 14 years later.
By 1 month ago
Dispute over control of multimillion Naivas founder's estate escalates
Court upgrades 25-year jail term to life sentence for school driver who defiled six-year-old
For nearly seven years, Vincent Korir, a school driver, has never rested, moving from one court to another, challenging a court decision that sent him to jail for 25 years.
By 1 month ago
Court upgrades 25-year jail term to life sentence for school driver who defiled six-year-old
Teachers protest new deduction on payslips
Teachers in Nakuru have protested over the introduction of a new deduction in their payslips.
By 1 month ago
Teachers protest new deduction on payslips
Court orders prosecution of KFS officers for destroying Sh700,000 property
The High Court in Kabarnet has ordered the arrest and prosecution of five KFS officers linked to the destruction of Sh700,000 property belonging to a KDF officer.
By 1 month ago
Court orders prosecution of KFS officers for destroying Sh700,000 property
Appellate court temporarily halts Governor Kihika's contempt case
In February, the Environment and Lands Court in Nakuru ordered Governor Kihika and the Managing Director of Nawasco to pay the Sh2 million fine.
By 1 month ago
Appellate court temporarily halts Governor Kihika's contempt case
Premium
Man who was to be priest, at centre of murder investigation
The General Service Unit in December 2023 published a story of a man who aspired to become a Catholic Priest but ended up a bomb expert and commandant of Kenya’s Elite Paramilitary Police Unit.
By 2 months ago
Man who was to be priest, at centre of murder investigation
Activist sues KPA boss over Sh31b tender to Japanese firm
An activist has filed a petition at the High Court seeking the ouster of Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto over irregularities in a Sh31 billion tender.
By 2 months ago
Activist sues KPA boss over Sh31b tender to Japanese firm
Ministry of Defence ordered to remit Sh7.9 million in civilians shooting incident
The Court of Appeal has stayed the execution of a judgment that awarded four civilians over Sh7 million as compensation for damages suffered after the KDF officers shot them in Mandera
By 2 months ago
Ministry of Defence ordered to remit Sh7.9 million in civilians shooting incident
Grabbed land, double allocation claims as titling begins in Salgaa
Grabbed public land and double allocations are among issues surveyors and Nakuru county government officials will face as the issuance of title deeds to residents of Salgaa Centre begins.
By 2 months ago
Grabbed land, double allocation claims as titling begins in Salgaa
Woman seeks justice after land deal with policeman turns sour
Joyce Chepkoech paid some money for a plot only for another woman to claim ownership of the property.
By 3 months ago
Woman seeks justice after land deal with policeman turns sour
Lagat credibility questioned as he demands justice
Public questions DIG’s integrity amid calls for justice in Tot after the murder of Fr Allois Bett.DIG faces scrutiny over separate case Albert Ojwang’ suspicious death.
By 3 months ago
Lagat credibility questioned as he demands justice
Forgery claims haunt Sh98m land deal to resettle 2007 IDP victims
Documents filed in court indicate that materials used in the transaction between the then Ministry of Special Programmes and the sellers were forged.
By 3 months ago
Forgery claims haunt Sh98m land deal to resettle 2007 IDP victims
Premium
Mystery deaths add to string of unresolved murders in North Rift
Abductions and deaths, including those of elected leaders, continue to haunt the region.Latest incident is the killing of two men, which has been linked to probe on murder of Fr Bett.
By 3 months ago
Mystery deaths add to string of unresolved murders in North Rift
Premium
From V8 to Mercedes: How former Nakuru mayor Thuo drove around with a Sh1b Will
Former Mayor Joseck Thuo called it Kitabu, had it signed, sealed, and stashed in his cars. Now three versions of the Will — and a fourth draft — are at the centre of a brutal family feud.
By 3 months ago
From V8 to Mercedes: How former Nakuru mayor Thuo drove around with a Sh1b Will
Former Commissioner of Lands' tainted past haunts him
Recently, Mwaita was charged in a Sh300 million land fraud in Nairobi.
By 1 month ago
Former Commissioner of Lands' tainted past haunts him
Premium
Devolution: Twelve years later; little for development, a lot for thieves
County governments’ budget implementation review reports have unearthed the sorry state of spending billions on salaries, allowances, with little being spent on development projects.
By 1 month ago
Devolution: Twelve years later; little for development, a lot for thieves
Why you would be in trouble if someone dies after meeting you
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