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WhatsApp trail exposes Makenzi's deadly 'move to Shakahola'

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi's extracted WhatsApp messages have revealed how he urged his followers to abandon their homes and retreat to the Shakahola forest.

By Joackim Bwana 18 days ago

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Supreme Court: IEBC has trust deficit

The Supreme Court has raised concern about the eroded public trust in the electoral commission, attributing it to decades of politicisation of the electoral process.

By Joackim Bwana 18 days ago

Shape AI narrative at workplace, HR managers urged

Zamara Group Chief Executive Sundeep Raichura said the future of work cannot be about technology alone, but also people-driven.

By Joackim Bwana 18 days ago

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How Makenzi's cult robbed man entire family

Gandi said he buried 12 family members including wife, two sons and grandchildren. He said only one grandson survived the doomsday sect and he is now raising him.

By Joackim Bwana 21 days ago

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Sh400m fraud case: Tycoon's nephew ordered to appear in court 'on crutches or ICU bed'

The late Jaswant left multi-billion-dollar estates that have been the subject of protracted dispute between his three sons and the sons of his brothers.

By Joackim Bwana 22 days ago

Prison boss dismisses Makenzi's food poison claims

The officer in charge of Shimo la Tewa Maximum Prison has dismissed claims of a food and water poisoning attempt on the controversial preacher Paul Makenzi.

By Joackim Bwana 23 days ago

Makenzi embarks on hunger strike in prison for fear of poisoning

Through his lawyer, Lawrence Obonyo, Makenzi said that he is paranoid and is unable to eat after the incident.

By Joackim Bwana 24 days ago

Kenya faces shortage of physicians as NCD among kids in Nairobi rise, experts say

Dr Mohamed of Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH) said that currently in Kenya, one physician handles over 10,000 patients.

By Joackim Bwana 24 days ago

Court orders fresh hearing of AIC Narok Town Church leadership dispute

Bishop Nyakul told Justice Charles Kariuki that they are the legitimate leaders of the AIC Narok Town Church.

By Joackim Bwana 29 days ago

Trading of Orthodox tea to debut at Mombasa Auction

Orthodox tea will now be offered at the Mombasa Tea Auction, Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) Chief Executive Willy Mutai has said.

By Joackim Bwana 30 days ago

Mombasa family in bitter court battle over Sh10m Kizingo estate property

US army man Malik Saggaf's widow insists she solely acquired property using terminal benefits compensation. Court dismisses Malik's brother Mohammed's appeal.

By Joackim Bwana 30 days ago

Court orders Wajir county to grant medic study leave

A court has ordered Wajir County Government to release its medical officer to pursue studies at the University of Nairobi so that he can be promoted.

By Joackim Bwana 30 days ago

Man faces charges of fraudulently selling Mombasa tycoon's Sh400m land

A nephew of the late Mombasa tycoon Jaswant Dhanjal has been accused of fraudulently selling a prime piece of land valued at Sh400 million that was to be shared among his five cousins.

By Joackim Bwana 30 days ago

CJ Koome tells Parliament to respect judiciary decisions despite linkages

Justice Koome said that at an institutional level the arms of government can engage; however, decisional independence must always remain sacrosanct.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Tea agency asks Mombasa County officials to waive Sh7,000 levy on tea ferrying trucks

TBK Chief Executive Willy Mutai said that in every 21,000 kilos being ferried to Mombasa, farmers lose Sh0.5 of their bonus to Mombasa County.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Kenyan schools shine at East African Music Festival

The festival brought together the best of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzanian schools music from August 18 to 22.

By Joackim Bwana and Manuel Ntoyai, Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Wetangula to Ruto: When the hyena wants to eat its children, it says they smell like goats

National Assembly leadership have intensified criticism against President William Ruto's recent accusation that some parliamentary committees were soliciting bribes.

By Joackim Bwana and Patrick Beja 1 month ago

Chief Registrar of Judiciary cannot fire judges, apex court rules

The apex court stated that the powers to sack or interdict magistrates lie with the Judicial Service Commission.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Who bears the right to bury a loved one when kin fight over the body?

The Mombasa Law Courts last week declined to decide the final resting place for UK tycoon Roy Veevers whose kin is fighting to have him buried in the UK or Mombasa.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Physicians call for cross-border partnership to combat health challenges

The Kenya Association of Physicians President Erick Njenga, raised concerns over increased complex health challenges that have continued to plague the continent.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

County sounds alarm over rising fire incidents

Manyala said the incidents were linked to faulty electrical wiring, overloaded outlets, unsafe gas cylinder, and poor compliance with fire safety rules.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

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UK tycoon Veevers to be buried after 11 years

The late UK tycoon Roy Veevers will finally be laid to rest after the court ruled there was no foul play in his mysterious death 11 and a half years ago.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Widow gets back house sold by fraudster claiming to be her son

Ms Ali told the court that her late husband, Patrick Nzuki, was the registered owner of the suit property

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Timeless Properties Limited loses seafront land in Mombasa

The state university said the suit was created after the receding of the sea level, which portion forms part of the seafront of its property.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

KFS loses Karura Forest boundary case against Dorman Coffee boss

The High Court has dismissed an application by Kenya Forest Service to stop the Dorman Coffee chair Jeremy Block, from occupying the land it claims is part of Karura Forest.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

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Nairobi Expressway contractor to shoulder Sh6.9b tax bill

The contractor of the Nairobi Expressway has been ordered to pay Sh6.9 billion in taxes to the KRA after the National Treasury failed to remit the money to the taxman.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Base Titanium losses bid to stop pollution petition

The judges said that what the villagers were seeking to enforce was their right to a clean and healthy environment.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

KEMRI scientists challenge retirement age at 65, want to work until 74

In the petition, Prof. Shaddrack Muya told Justice Hellen Wasilwa that they were lecturers under the KEMRI-JKUAT Faculty collaboration.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Victory for customers as court blocks Safaricom's Bonga points expiry plan

The judge held that Bonga points once earned by customers become customers' property; thus, Safaricom ceases to have control over them.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Private hospitals fault CS Duale for closing 983 health facilities

The Ministry of Health closed down hospitals for non-compliance with standards and downgraded others over inadequate bed capacity.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

How youth rage forced Raila to skip Albert Ojwang's burial

Family of slain teacher Albert Ojwang said ODM leader Raila Odinga was advised not to attend the burial as the youth did not want anyone associated with government to address them.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Nakuru hospital ordered to pay sacked guard Sh339,304

The guard, Moses Limo, said the Nakuru Specialists Hospital did not pay him his April 2020 salary, underpaid him during his employment and denied him annual leave.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

School to pay Sh86,400 for firing cleaner because of her age

The High Court in Eldoret has ordered Lions School to pay Sh86,400 to a 60-year-old cleaner for the wrongful termination of her employment contract during Covid-19.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Joho's brother files defamation suit over 'drug dealer' remarks

The defendant is accused of falsely claiming in a WhatsApp group that CS Joho and his brother, Abubakar, defrauded Mombasa County of over Sh40 billion.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Coastal youths threaten to 'occupy' KPA to demand for jobs, tenders

Ruto signed a political agreement with PAA, promising the Coast people secure state jobs, an end to the squatter issue, and the revival of collapsed factories

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Supreme Court quashes Sh93 million award to a Malindi hotel

The Supreme Court has quashed Sh93 million award to Sea Star Malindi Limited for stopping the construction of a five-star hotel by Kenya Wildlife Services in 1997.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

KQ secures second route to the United Kingdom

National carrier, Kenya Airways will starting Tuesday fly to the United Kingdom through Gatwick Airport, after it secured the second entry.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Blow to Joho family as apex court cancels its KPA tender

The Supreme Court has cancelled a decision by the Kenya Ports Authority awarding Portside Freight Terminals Limited a tender to develop a second bulk grain handling facility at the port.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Tourism players root for open skies to boost tourist numbers

Kenya Air Travel Agents has urged the government to allow more international flights into the country as they aim to hit the five million tourism mark by 2027.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Bank ordered to pay KPA supplier Sh25m for loss of key tender

Kenya Haulage Agency Ltd accused Stanbic Bank Ltd of providing a bank bond of Sh250,000 valid for only 119 days instead of the agreed time, causing KPA to cancel the tender.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago