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How Absa Bank's employee data leak brought down multi-billion business

Absa’s credit manager by the name Wycliffe Makori, exposed a client's data to a third party, triggering an array of frustrations and a decline to approve applied loans.

By Joackim Bwana 3 days ago

Gor Mahia ordered to pay player Sh2.8 million in salary arrears

The Sports Dispute Tribunal entered its judgment on March 31, 2026, allowing the claim awarding the sh2.8 million with costs.

By Joackim Bwana 4 days ago

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County to lose billions as court halts solid waste levy on ships

Mombasa County will no longer be collecting billions of shillings from ships docking at the Port of Mombasa.

By Joackim Bwana 5 days ago

Gor Mahia to pay player Sh2.8m in salary arrears after High Court throws out petition

Gor Mahia FC has lost a bid to stop payment of Sh2.8 million awarded to its player Sydney Wahongo as salary arrears.

By Joackim Bwana 5 days ago

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Why court has set free 25 ex-soldiers jailed for life over desertion

The 25, drawn from the Kenya Navy unit, had been slapped with life imprisonment after they were found guilty of deserting service between 2007 and 2008.

By Joackim Bwana 6 days ago

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Joho's Merchant shipping regulations, reforms halted by court

The Court of Appeal has halted Joho’s merchant shipping reforms pending an appeal over public participation and their constitutionality.

By Joackim Bwana 8 days ago

Former Changamwe OCS to cough up Sh19.2 million over vandalised truck

A former Changamwe OCS and the Attorney General have been ordered to pay Sh19.2 million after police detained and failed to secure a truck that was later vandalised.

By Joackim Bwana 8 days ago

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Kenya's public finance reforms stir regional interest

Public financial management is important because it determines how tax revenue is turned into clinics, roads and schools.

By Joackim Bwana 10 days ago

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Dutchman sues Kenyan ex-girlfriend over Sh2.4 million swindle

Rukia Suleiman, however, denies the deal to marry the Dutchman, saying the ex-boyfriend only sent her money meant for airtime and lunch.

By Joackim Bwana 9 days ago

Counties urged to strengthen ECDE with better pay, facilities

Education stakeholders have urged county governments to invest more in ECDE by improving teachers’ pay, training and working conditions while equipping centres with safe, quality learning facilities.

By Joackim Bwana 14 days ago

Rwanda turns to Mombasa for petroleum imports as 40,000 tonne cargo arrives

Rwanda will henceforth be using the Port of Mombasa as the import route for its petroleum cargo, as it received 40,000 metric tons of petroleum oil at Kipevu Oil Terminal 2.

By Joackim Bwana 16 days ago

Court declines to stop suspension, exam cancellation of 22 varsity law students

Kisii University's School Disciplinary Committee found the 22 law students guilty of exam malpractice, 20 of whom are continuing while two had completed their studies.

By Joackim Bwana 17 days ago

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Why circumstantial evidence can't link wife to man's murder

A judge acquitted Cecilia Nyaga of her husband’s murder, ruling that the circumstantial evidence amounted to suspicion and did not prove her involvement beyond a reasonable doubt.

By Joackim Bwana 20 days ago

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Court declines to liquidate hotel after directors affair turns sour

The High Court in Mombasa has declined to liquidate a firm operating a high-end beach hotel in Diani, Kwale County, after a romantic relationship between its two directors ended.

By Joackim Bwana 21 days ago

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Tahmeed loses bid to recover truck, container in Sh4.4m bhang trafficking case

In the case, Joel Mwakasungu, a driver of the said truck, was charged with trafficking bhang worth Sh4,470,000 in April 2026.

By Joackim Bwana 23 days ago

DPP faulted for bungling case of man accused of raping mentally challenged woman

Justice Francis Kyambia said that the ODPP was not keen on drafting the said charges of rape and ended up charging him under the wrong statute.

By Joackim Bwana 23 days ago

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Waiguru roped into Sh791 million NYS saga by former procurement boss

Kirinyaga County Governor Ann Waiguru has been roped into the Sh791 million corruption saga.

By Joackim Bwana 25 days ago

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The 'Green Gold Town under the sun' wilts as its economy dims

Kericho’s economy continues to feel the effects of the 2007/08 post-election violence, job losses and tea-sector mechanisation, with traders calling for renewed investment.

By Joackim Bwana 26 days ago

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Jilted man fails to secure dowry refund in court

A Machakos court has declined a man’s Sh1.16 million claim for a refund of dowry and wedding expenses after his Kamba customary marriage ended within a month.

By Joackim Bwana 28 days ago

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Politician ordered to vacate matrimonial home once his ex-wife purchases his 25 share

Man ordered to vacate a multi-million shillings home in Nairobi's Karen Estate once his estranged wife purchases a 25 per cent share that the court awarded him in a divorce case.

By Joackim Bwana 29 days ago

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Mother who strangled daughter gets five-year non-custodial sentence

Josephine Ndunge strangled her six year old daughter (AMK) with her bare hands for failing to wake up after coming back from school tired.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

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Girl abandoned outside Wajir mosque rejects kin seeking her back after 10 years

At eight months old, Baby Z was dumped outside a mosque in Wajir Township at 11 pm and left to the mercies of Samaritans or the prowling hyenas and wild dogs.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Court awards baby Sh9.9m after hospital negligence led to arm amputation

An 11-month-old baby had his right arm amputated after a tourniquet was left tied for 24 hours at Wesu Sub-County Hospital in Wundanyi, causing the limb to develop gangrene.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

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Mbadi sued over Sh21bn rice duty waiver as farmers await paddy buy-off

Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Treasury John Mbadi has been sued for waiving import duty on 490,000 metric tonnes of rice worth sh21 billion in duty taxes without the relevant powers

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Mombasa county sued over failure to set up land planning disputes committee

 Mombasa County has been sued for failure to constitute a Physical and Lands Use Planning Liaison Committee to handle land and development related disputes.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Court rules buying furniture not enough to claim major share of matrimonial home

Appellate court revokes matrimonial home award to woman who bought furniture as contribution.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Mombasa Cement wins Sh4.2 billion insurance claim against Kenindia

The High Court has ordered Kenindia Assurance to pay Mombasa Cement Sh4.2 billion in an insurance dispute over a collapsed silo and related loss of profits dating back to 2012.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

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How death of victim set doctor free from rape charges

A former renal doctor has been acquitted of raping a dialysis patient at Pandya Memorial Hospital after the key witness died before testifying, leaving the prosecution without sufficient evidence.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Firm ordered to pay former manager Sh5.8m over constructive dismissal

The High Court in Mombasa has ordered Schenker Limited to pay its former Branch Manager Sh5.8 million over constructive dismissal following alleged humiliation, hostility and frustrations.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Court orders Homa Bay tycoon to pay former employee Sh2 million

Homa Bay-based billionaire Sammy Wakiaga who owns Rusinga Island Lodge, has been ordered to pay more than Sh2 million to his former Chief Operating Officer after termination of employment.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

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NCBA Bank ordered to reimburse Sh1.8 million after unauthorised reversal to Nairobi Chapel

In October 2019, NCBA Bank Limited reversed Sh1,875, 000 from Harriet Were’s account without her knowledge at the request of her former employer, Nairobi Chapel.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Court allows Kilifi County to table new evidence in former DG's Sh6.3 million allowance case

Fawzia Omar told Justice Monica Mbaru that his late husband was never paid his house allowance dues from 2013 to 2017 when he served as the deputy governor.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

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Pandya Hospital ordered to pay Sh6m over child's amputated arm

Pandya Memorial Hospital has been ordered to pay Sh6.03 million after a court found it liable for negligence that led to the amputation of a child’s right arm.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

From homes to public transport, schools and hotels: The bedbug menace

Bedbug infestations are causing growing concern across Kenya, with incidents reported on public transport, in homes, schools, offices and hotels, exposing gaps in hygiene and pest-control measures.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Court rejects Makenzi's bid for transfer from Shimo La Tewa Prison

Justice Jairus Ngaah ruled that Paul Makenzi had not met the threshold for transfer to another prison and dismissed his claim of isolation and torture at Shimo La Tewa Prison.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

Man jailed for breaking Sh12,000 windscreen freed after 17 months

A man who served 17 months in prison for breaking a motor vehicle windscreen in Kisii has been released by the High Court after he said he was young and wanted to marry.

By Joackim Bwana 1 month ago

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How Olympic champion lost Sh35m Karen land after 23 years

In 1996 Paul Ereng an Olympic Gold medalist bought 0.3824 Hectares of land from Col. Gabriel Atambo allegedly situated in the leafy suburbs of Karen Nairobi County through an oral agreement.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

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Wajir Assistant Chief handed 22-year jail term for raping his cousin

An assistant chief in Wajir County will serve 22 years in jail for raping his cousin (FGH) and posting her nudes on their clan WhatsApp group called ADAN FAQA  in 2020.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Car importers and dealers given 60 days to register their units

Car importers and dealers have a grace period of 60 days to register all motor vehicles in their showrooms and yards, or have them seized by the NTSA.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago

Court sentences man to life imprisonment for defiling and impregnating sister

The man alleged that she had multiple sexual relationships with different boys and had at one point nearly been married off to one of them.

By Joackim Bwana 2 months ago