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War Memorial hospital land fraud case delayed again
The hospital directors raised concerns over numerous previous delays in the case, saying the trial was intentionally being stalled.
By Daniel Chege 15 days ago
War Memorial hospital land fraud case delayed again
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How fault-lines are posing dangers in Rift Valley infrastructure
They want the government to integrate Geo-hazard risk zones into the region's longitudinal and land use plans.
By Daniel Chege 15 days ago
How fault-lines are posing dangers in Rift Valley infrastructure
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Revealed: Brian Odhiambo's final, brutal moments
A witness has told a Nakuru court that Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers assaulted and injured at least six fishermen on the day Brian Odhiambo allegedly disappeared while in their custody.
By Daniel Chege 16 days ago
Revealed: Brian Odhiambo's final, brutal moments
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KWS rangers may have killed missing fisherman, witness tells court
Fisherman says a KWS ranger gestured that Brian Odhiambo was dead. Protected witness says rangers drove off with Odhiambo into the bush.
By Daniel Chege 22 days ago
KWS rangers may have killed missing fisherman, witness tells court
Activist wants citizen-driven mechanism for removal of President, Governors
In the petition dated September 1, Omusundi says the current mechanism, which solely depends on Parliament and County Assemblies may be compromised.
By Daniel Chege 23 days ago
Activist wants citizen-driven mechanism for removal of President, Governors
Brian Odhiambo allegedly beaten, loaded into KWS Land Cruiser, court hears
Odhiambo went missing in January 2025 after he was allegedly arrested by KWS rangers at Lake Nakuru while illegally fishing.
By Daniel Chege 23 days ago
Brian Odhiambo allegedly beaten, loaded into KWS Land Cruiser, court hears
How one woman's struggle for her father's land moved Kenyans abroad to act
Ms Njenga describes herself as a betrayed daughter who turned out to be a national voice for women's inheritance justice.
By Daniel Chege 23 days ago
How one woman's struggle for her father's land moved Kenyans abroad to act
Government imposes curfew in Njoro after tribal clashes leave one dead
Tensions rose after protests over power outage sparked violence, torching homes and displacing hundreds of residents.
By Daniel Chege 24 days ago
Government imposes curfew in Njoro after tribal clashes leave one dead
'I don't care'! Victim of Sh1 billion Finland scandal erupts in court
Christopher Rotich called Mandago and his co-accused thieves. He got more frustrated as the defence lawyer asked him questions.
By Daniel Chege 25 days ago
'I don't care'! Victim of Sh1 billion Finland scandal erupts in court
Sh1.1b overseas fees scandal hits students
Koros said he deposited Sh650,000 on October 26, 2022, to facilitate his daughter's studies in Canada.
By Daniel Chege 27 days ago
Sh1.1b overseas fees scandal hits students
Inside families property disputes passed on among generations
Estates worth billions of shillings are left lying in limbo, tied up in courtrooms as children, stepmothers, in-laws, and even strangers clash over control.
By Daniel Chege 28 days ago
Inside families property disputes passed on among generations
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How Uasin Gishu student lost Sh650,000 in collapsed Canada study scheme
Brian Kipchumba testified yesterday against Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and county officials Meshack Rono and Joshua Lelei.
By Daniel Chege 30 days ago
How Uasin Gishu student lost Sh650,000 in collapsed Canada study scheme
Witness wants Bii summoned in Sh1.1b Canada education plan case
A witness in the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada education programme scandal case has asked the court to summon Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii.
By Daniel Chege 30 days ago
Witness wants Bii summoned in Sh1.1b Canada education plan case
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War Memorial woes: Despite eight court orders, hospital still closed
There is a sense of nostalgia and regret among Nakuru residents after the closure of the War Memorial Hospital, now turning into a ghost facility after serving the community for over 50 years.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
War Memorial woes: Despite eight court orders, hospital still closed
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Women's ownership row over cows takes new twist after DNA test, death of one
Two women's efforts to resolve a dispute over who owns two Friesian cows have hit a dead end, after one of the cows died.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Women's ownership row over cows takes new twist after DNA test, death of one
Women disagree on ownership of unique cows subjected to DNA test
Ann Cherotich and Gloria Kandie have been in dispute over who owned Ruma and Lelgina, two cows that were uniquely subjected to a DNA test to prove ownership in August 2020.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Women disagree on ownership of unique cows subjected to DNA test
Parents of doctor killed in Amref plane crash cry for State's help
The government has remained silent as parents of a doctor who died in the Amref plane crash cry for help to bury their son.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Parents of doctor killed in Amref plane crash cry for State's help
Court halts operations of Ruto anti-corruption team
High Court issues conservatory orders halting operation and implementation of President Ruto's multi-agency anti-graft team, in case filed by Dr Magare Gikenyi and three others.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Court halts operations of Ruto anti-corruption team
Activist complains to EPRA over 'unfair' tokens charges
Nakuru civil rights activist Laban Omusundi has written a complaint to EPRA over the alleged unjust charging of electricity users.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Activist complains to EPRA over 'unfair' tokens charges
Law firm quits representing Nakuru senator in dispute with former employees
Kamau Ngigi and Company Advocates states that it ceases to act for the Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja, over her lack of interest in the case before the Parliamentary Service Commission.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Law firm quits representing Nakuru senator in dispute with former employees
Court Stops Moi Teachers College Students' Move to Talai School
The relocation was to pave the way for the construction of Kabarnet University.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Court Stops Moi Teachers College Students' Move to Talai School
Uasin Gishu Assembly committee faulted over shoddy Sh1.1M foreign trip probe
The Uasin Gishu County Assembly committee tasked with probing the Finland Education Programme saga has been put to task for alleged shoddy and biased investigations.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Uasin Gishu Assembly committee faulted over shoddy Sh1.1M foreign trip probe
Over 20 families face eviction from Subukia land
The Environment and Land Court has ordered the eviction of more than 20 families from a 45-acre parcel within the Subukia Settlement Scheme, which they have occupied for over 25 years.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Over 20 families face eviction from Subukia land
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'I was lured in': Survivor shares story of Indian sex slavery ring
Vulnerable youths are smuggled across borders into brothels and cyber-scam compounds.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
'I was lured in': Survivor shares story of Indian sex slavery ring
Kenya Kwanza lead Sh20M handout drive for Ruto's second term
As the country gears up for the 2027 General Election, Kenya Kwanza politicians have intensified campaigns for Ruto's re-election, disbursing more than Sh20 millionin Nakuru.
By Daniel Chege and Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago
Kenya Kwanza lead Sh20M handout drive for Ruto's second term
Lobby launches accountability mobile application for citizen oversight
The Centre for Transformational Leadership has launched a mobile app designed to promote transparency, participatory governance, and public accountability.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Lobby launches accountability mobile application for citizen oversight
Rights groups sue state over detention of peaceful protesters
The organisations want the court to bar the government, through its security agencies, from making further arrests or prosecuting the protesters.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Rights groups sue state over detention of peaceful protesters
Over 30 percent of students to drop out of school if capitation is slashed
According to the association, thousands of parents rely on this capitation, and the planned reduction spells disaster for the education sector.
By Daniel Chege, Antony Gitonga 1 month ago
Over 30 percent of students to drop out of school if capitation is slashed
Court orders bank to provide account statements of missing Belgian widow
The High Court has ordered the manager of Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) to provide bank statements of missing Belgian widow Dysseleer Mireille.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Court orders bank to provide account statements of missing Belgian widow
GDC on the spot over allegations of 'oppressive' labour practices
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is facing allegations of unconstitutional, unlawful, discriminatory, and unfair labour practices.
By Daniel Chege and Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago
GDC on the spot over allegations of 'oppressive' labour practices
Duale bans bed sharing in public hospitals under new health reforms
Duale also mentioned that over 1,058 facilities that defaulted on regulations had been closed.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Duale bans bed sharing in public hospitals under new health reforms
Nakuru Girls High School closed indefinitely after student unrest
Nakuru Girls High School has been closed indefinitely, and students sent home after they destroyed end-of-term examination papers for all classes.
By Daniel Chege and Ann Njoroge 2 months ago
Nakuru Girls High School closed indefinitely after student unrest
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Heirs at war: Kihika Kimani's widows, children clash over Sh600 million legacy
On March 14, three out of eight houses of the late Kihika won big with the court allocating them and their 23 children majority shares.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Heirs at war: Kihika Kimani's widows, children clash over Sh600 million legacy
Rangers charged with fisherman's abduction still on duty, court told
In defence, Koech said that interdicting them would have a serious repercussion if the six are cleared of the abduction charge.
By Daniel Chege and Ann Njeri 2 months ago
Rangers charged with fisherman's abduction still on duty, court told
Government still withholding critical information to public, report shows
A report by Katiba Institute and complaints raised by human rights activists group show that the government is still withholding critical information requested by the public.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Government still withholding critical information to public, report shows
Land court saves KIE estates from misuse
Ombwayo alternatively ruled that Ms Kiprono would be imprisoned for one month if she failed to pay the fine.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Land court saves KIE estates from misuse
Prosecution lines up four witnesses against officer in fatal shooting incident
The prosecution has lined up at least four key witnesses to testify against a police officer, accused of shooting a civilian dead in London Estate, Nakuru County, on June 9, 2025.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Prosecution lines up four witnesses against officer in fatal shooting incident
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KWS rangers linked to missing fisherman
Kenya Wildlife Service officers on Monday described a suspect they arrested on January 18 whose appearance and circumstances match that of missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
KWS rangers linked to missing fisherman
CS Kagwe calls for protection of ASK showgrounds
According to Kagwe, the showgrounds serve as platforms for exhibitions, networking, and showcasing new products and technologies in the country.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
CS Kagwe calls for protection of ASK showgrounds
Fisherman's abduction case postponed due to Saba Saba protest
A court in Nakuru has deferred an abduction case facing six KWS rangers until next week, following tension over nationwide Saba Saba protest.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Fisherman's abduction case postponed due to Saba Saba protest