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Joackim Bwana

Blow to CAK as Court of Appeal allows MCK to develop media code

The judges noted that since CAK had only satisfied one of the twin principles under rule 5 (2) (b) of the appellate court’s rules, the application must fail.

Blow to CAK as Court of Appeal allows MCK to develop media code

Trader awarded Sh5.1m after lorry plunges into ocean at Likoni Ferry

Trader awarded Sh5.1m after lorry plunges into ocean at Likoni Ferry

Accountant wins Sh1.8m unpaid dues

Accountant wins Sh1.8m unpaid dues

Supreme Court fails to insulate NLC from barrage of land cases

Supreme Court fails to insulate NLC from barrage of land cases

Apex court fails to insulate NLC from a barrage of land cases

The Commission added that the advisory opinion would guide litigants, state organs, and other independent constitutional commissions on the applicability of the Government Proceedings Act.

Apex court fails to insulate NLC from a barrage of land cases

Murkomen blames politicians for gang violence at the Coast

The state has linked the juvenile gangs terrorising residents of Mombasa and Kwale counties to early 2027 campaigns, drug and alcohol abuse, and poor parenting.

Murkomen blames politicians for gang violence at the Coast

Supreme Court: CBK Governor can't dictate interest rate hikes

The apex court ruled that National Treasury Cabinet Secretary has the residual authority to restrict the increase in banking rates.

Supreme Court: CBK Governor can't dictate interest rate hikes

Tribunal upholds Chinese firm's Sh340m tax bill

Chinese civil engineering company Jiangxi Jing Tai Water Conservancy has been ordered to pay Sh340 million in taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

Tribunal upholds Chinese firm's Sh340m tax bill

Tribunal orders KRA to refund firm Sh96.2 million

The tax tribunal dismissed Kenya Revenue Authority's VAT demand of Sh96,181,775 from Africa Gas and Oil Company Limited.

Tribunal orders KRA to refund firm Sh96.2 million

Tribunal dismisses mother's Sh2m claim for child's alleged flight trauma

Osiro claimed that her minor child suffered emotional distress due to turbulence encountered during the flight.

Tribunal dismisses mother's Sh2m claim for child's alleged flight trauma

KCAA allowed to licence new hot air balloon operator in Maasai Mara

The operators argued that limiting the number of hot air balloons in the Mara would help reduce environmental degradation within the reserve, among other concerns.

KCAA allowed to licence new hot air balloon operator in Maasai Mara

Traders feel pinch of Sudan tea export ban

Sudan’s military regime banned Kenyan tea and coffee from its territory in protest against the government's move to host the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Nairobi.

Traders feel pinch of Sudan tea export ban

Oil firm wants NLC chair, Kenha DG jailed over Sh540m land payout

Alba Petroleum Limited wants the National Lands Commission (NLC) Chair Gerishom Otachi jailed for failing to pay it Sh540 million for its land in Mombasa as ordered by the courts.

Oil firm wants NLC chair, Kenha DG jailed over Sh540m land payout

Reprieve for KBL in Sh486.3 million tax dispute with KRA

Kenya Breweries Limited got a reprieve after the Tax Tribunal dismissed Kenya Revenue Authority’s demand for more than Sh486.2 million tax.

Reprieve for KBL in Sh486.3 million tax dispute with KRA

Blow to Senate as court upholds laws passed by National Assembly

On Friday, the court upheld 21 out of 23 Acts that were disputed by the Senate. The court termed the 21 Acts as constitutional.

Blow to Senate as court upholds laws passed by National Assembly

Calls to ban foreign trawlers fishing off Kenyan Coast

Caution has been issued against foreign trawlers seeking to take advantage of the six months of prawn fishing along the shallow Coastal waters of Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu.

Calls to ban foreign trawlers fishing off Kenyan Coast

Supreme court opens door for late claims, says justice has no time bar

Victims of State injustices can now seek legal redress even years after oppressive regimes have left power.

Supreme court opens door for late claims, says justice has no time bar

Lands tribunal faults NLC over Sh90M irregular compensation

A tribunal has accused the NLC of perpetuating a "conspiracy of silence" in a disputed irregular compensation of land worth over Sh90 million in Athi River Machakos County.

Lands tribunal faults NLC over Sh90M irregular compensation

Sacco shake-up to target fraud, says Oparanya

Kuscco is facing insolvency to the tune of Sh12.5 billion due to fraud, with savings valued at Sh24.8 billion belonging to 247 Saccos at stake.

Sacco shake-up to target fraud, says Oparanya

Chinese in court for allegedly stealing Sh24m aloe vera from sickly man

A Chinese national has been charged before Mombasa Law Courts with allegedly stealing Sh24 million medicinal aloe vera from a businessman.

Chinese in court for allegedly stealing Sh24m aloe vera from sickly man

Lawyer Nelson Havi loses Sh100 million tax appeal against KRA

Former Law Society of Kenya Nelson Havi has lost over Sh100 million tax appeal against the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

By 2 months ago

Lawyer Nelson Havi loses Sh100 million tax appeal against KRA

NLC ordered to pay firm Sh713m for land seized for SGR

A tribunal has ordered the National Lands Commission (NLC) to pay Sh713 million to a construction company for the forceful acquisition of its land.

By 2 months ago

NLC ordered to pay firm Sh713m for land seized for SGR

Yoga can reduce stress, boost immunity

Fast-paced lifestyle and modern medicines have weakened the immune system of most people, making them unable to fight diseases by self-regulating, preserving, and repairing.

By 2 months ago

Yoga can reduce stress, boost immunity

Expert opposes lifting of vetting for ID seekers in Northern Kenya

Vetting became a security requirement in the region after the Shifta War. The insurgency was a conflict in which ethnic Somalis, Muslim Borana attempted to join Somalia.

By 2 months ago

Expert opposes lifting of vetting for ID seekers in Northern Kenya

How torture and detention cost taxpayers billions

Countless victims of State-sponsored brutality have won court battles for compensation.Yet, the cycle of injustice persists, leaving taxpayers to bear the financial burden.

By 2 months ago

How torture and detention cost taxpayers billions

Kiambu ordered to pay KRA Sh100 million tax

The County Government of Kiambu has lost its appeal against the Kenya Revenue Authority over a Sh100 million withholding tax.

By 2 months ago

Kiambu ordered to pay KRA Sh100 million tax

Chinese investor barred from visiting parents over Sh83.5 million tax arrears

The High Court in Nairobi has allowed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to bar a Chinese investor from leaving Kenya to visit his parents in China over Sh83.5 million tax arrears.

By 2 months ago

Chinese investor barred from visiting parents over Sh83.5 million tax arrears

Starehe Girls to pay employee 0.8 million for unfair sacking

The court has ordered Starehe Girls Centre to pay its former employee Sh0.8 million for wrongful termination of her job over lost donor funds.

By 2 months ago

Starehe Girls to pay employee 0.8 million for unfair sacking

Man to receive Sh65m compensation for SGR land

The High Court has ordered NLC to pay a man sh65 million for a 6.3-hectare land it forcefully acquired at Kitengela, Kajiado County, in 2017.

By 2 months ago

Man to receive Sh65m compensation for SGR land

NLC to pay Kajiado man sh65 million for illegal SGR land acquisition

The High Court in Nairobi has ordered National Lands Commission (NLC) to pay a man sh.65 million for a 6.3 hectares land it forcefully acquired at Kitengela Kajiado County in 2017.

By 2 months ago

NLC to pay Kajiado man sh65 million for illegal SGR land acquisition

Sh3.9million for unfair job termination over pregnancy

The Appellate Court has awarded a woman sh3.9 million for wrongful termination as she was about to give birth over alleged losses posted by her employer.

By 2 months ago

Sh3.9million for unfair job termination over pregnancy

Kwale miner ordered to pay KRA Sh23.3m withholding tax

The Tax Tribunal has upheld a decision by Commissioner of Domestic Taxes to charge mining company Base Titanium a withholding tax of Sh23.3 million for the year 2021.

By 2 months ago

Kwale miner ordered to pay KRA Sh23.3m withholding tax

Rape suspect set free over 'sham' evidence

Senior Principal Magistrate Temba Sitati acquitted Joseph Lokwawi, saying the evidence presented by the DPP was manufactured.

By 2 months ago

Rape suspect set free over 'sham' evidence

Court directs CA to determine Safaricom's Lipa na M-Pesa case

High Court in Nairobi has directed the Communication Authority to determine the legality of the transfer of Safaricom’s Lipa na Mpesa Pay Bill transaction charges on government services to the public.

By 2 months ago

Court directs CA to determine Safaricom's Lipa na M-Pesa case

Man held over medical bill given Sh0.8m

The judge said that any form of detention not sanctioned by the law that seeks to procure performance of contractual debt is a violation of the right to liberty.

By 2 months ago

Man held over medical bill given Sh0.8m

Nassir vows to shut down pharmacies near public hospitals

All pharmacies operating next to public hospitals in Mombasa will lose their business permits as the county intensifies efforts against theft of medicine.

By 3 months ago

Nassir vows to shut down pharmacies near public hospitals

Qatar Airways ordered to refund passenger's fare

A tribunal has ordered Qatar Airways to refund a Kenyan passenger Sh172,650 after she was denied entry into Cyprus for lack of a visa.

By 3 months ago

Qatar Airways ordered to refund passenger's fare

NTSA launch 24 hour watch on black spots as Christmas rush beckons

NTSA Coast region deputy manager, John Parteroi, said that 4282 Kenyans have perished this year from road crushes majorly because of speeding.

By 3 months ago

NTSA launch 24 hour watch on black spots as Christmas rush beckons

Kilifi celebrates regeneration of 10 acres of land at Kivikoni Eco Festivals

The festival united Kenya’s environmental movement and local Coastal Region communities in a celebration of nature through dance, music, art.

By 3 months ago

Kilifi celebrates regeneration of 10 acres of land at Kivikoni Eco Festivals

Maasai community embraces cross border trade through Umoja Coin

Lack of access to formal banking systems limits trade among the Maasai pastoralists.

By 3 months ago

Maasai community embraces cross border trade through Umoja Coin

Isuzu East Africa moves to fill the void left by CMC

Isuzu East Africa has acquired exclusive rights to assemble and distribute UD trucks following the refocus of CMC Motor Group in Kenya.

By 3 months ago

Isuzu East Africa moves to fill the void left by CMC

Sacco bosses face jail terms for paying dividends using bank loans

Oparanya said Sacco managers will be jailed if they attempt to issue dividends from loans starting next year.

By 4 months ago

Sacco bosses face jail terms for paying dividends using bank loans

Makenzi's trial stalls due to prosecutors' lack of travel funds

While seeking an adjournment, the prosecution informed the Principal Magistrate that they were cash-strapped and could not support their lead prosecutors for a five-day hearing.

By 4 months ago

Makenzi's trial stalls due to prosecutors' lack of travel funds

Lawyer battles with client over Sh17.5m from property sale

Lawyer Sheila Muthee appeared before a Mombasa court where she pleaded not guilty to theft charges before she was released on a Sh5 million bond.

By 4 months ago

Lawyer battles with client over Sh17.5m from property sale

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