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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 6 days ago
How Makenzi's cult robbed man entire family
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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 7 days ago
Sh400m fraud case: Tycoon's nephew ordered to appear in court 'on crutches or ICU bed'
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 8 days ago
Prison boss dismisses Makenzi's food poison claims
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 9 days ago
Kenya faces shortage of physicians as NCD among kids in Nairobi rise, experts say
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 9 days ago
Makenzi embarks on hunger strike in prison for fear of poisoning
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 15 days ago
Trading of Orthodox tea to debut at Mombasa Auction
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 14 days ago
Court orders fresh hearing of AIC Narok Town Church leadership dispute
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 15 days ago
Man faces charges of fraudulently selling Mombasa tycoon's Sh400m land
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 15 days ago
Court orders Wajir county to grant medic study leave
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 15 days ago
Mombasa family in bitter court battle over Sh10m Kizingo estate property
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 17 days ago
CJ Koome tells Parliament to respect judiciary decisions despite linkages
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 18 days ago
Tea agency asks Mombasa County officials to waive Sh7,000 levy on tea ferrying trucks
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 21 days ago
Chief Registrar of Judiciary cannot fire judges, apex court rules
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 22 days ago
Who bears the right to bury a loved one when kin fight over the body?
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 23 days ago
Physicians call for cross-border partnership to combat health challenges
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 23 days ago
County sounds alarm over rising fire incidents
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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 30 days ago
UK tycoon Veevers to be buried after 11 years
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 30 days ago
Timeless Properties Limited loses seafront land in Mombasa
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 30 days ago
Widow gets back house sold by fraudster claiming to be her son
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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 1 month ago
Nairobi Expressway contractor to shoulder Sh6.9b tax bill
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 1 month ago
KFS loses Karura Forest boundary case against Dorman Coffee boss
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 1 month ago
Base Titanium losses bid to stop pollution petition
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 1 month ago
KEMRI scientists challenge retirement age at 65, want to work until 74
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 1 month ago
Victory for customers as court blocks Safaricom's Bonga points expiry plan
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 2 months ago
Private hospitals fault CS Duale for closing 983 health facilities
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 2 months ago
How youth rage forced Raila to skip Albert Ojwang's burial
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 2 months ago
Nakuru hospital ordered to pay sacked guard Sh339,304
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 2 months ago
School to pay Sh86,400 for firing cleaner because of her age
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 2 months ago
KQ secures second route to the United Kingdom
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 2 months ago
Blow to Joho family as apex court cancels its KPA tender
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 2 months ago
Supreme Court quashes Sh93 million award to a Malindi hotel
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 2 months ago
Coastal youths threaten to 'occupy' KPA to demand for jobs, tenders
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 2 months ago
Joho's brother files defamation suit over 'drug dealer' remarks
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 2 months ago
Bank ordered to pay KPA supplier Sh25m for loss of key tender
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 2 months ago
Tourism players root for open skies to boost tourist numbers
EPRA assures steady oil supply amid Iran-Israel conflict
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has said there is enough oil products to cushion the country against effects of the war between Israel and Iran. 
By 2 months ago
EPRA assures steady oil supply amid Iran-Israel conflict
ARA loses bid to recover Sh27.4 million from Burundian firm
The High Court has dismissed the Assets and Recovery Agency (ARA) application to compel East Africa Group Limited, a Burundi construction firm, to forfeit Sh.27.4 million.
By 2 months ago
ARA loses bid to recover Sh27.4 million from Burundian firm
Mother charged with selling explicit videos of her own children
A mother was charged with recording explicit content involving her three underage children and selling the material to the AfroIntroductions website.
By 2 months ago
Mother charged with selling explicit videos of her own children
Ruto claims major gains in war against terrorism
President William Ruto on Thursday, said Kenya has made significant strides in the war on terror, despite a resurgence of attacks linked to Al-Shabaab in parts of the Coast and northern Kenya.
By 2 months ago
Ruto claims major gains in war against terrorism
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How State blew up Sh1.3b heroin case as convicts walk free after 11 years
Lawyers and judges said the destruction was "premature", adding that most probably the identity of the vessel owner could have been revealed, had it not been blown up. 
By 3 months ago
How State blew up Sh1.3b heroin case as convicts walk free after 11 years
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