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Joackim Bwana

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

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

Lawyer Nelson Havi loses Sh100 million tax appeal against KRA

Lawyer Nelson Havi loses Sh100 million tax appeal against KRA

NLC ordered to pay firm Sh713m for land seized for SGR

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

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

Economy is lagging but we can still reduce taxes, Mbadi says

There is need to reduce Pay as You Earn Tax (PAYE) and other taxes levied on Kenyans by broadening the tax base, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said.

By 3 months ago

Economy is lagging but we can still reduce taxes, Mbadi says

Court questions absence of the DPP in Makenzi case

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi’s case was Monday adjourned after five prosecution counsels failed to appear for the hearing.

By 3 months ago

Court questions absence of the DPP in Makenzi case

KRA system failure delays export of tea worth Sh2.9 billion

Tea traders at the Mombasa Tea Auction are counting losses after the collapse of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) payment system, affecting the processing exports at Mombasa Port.

By 3 months ago

KRA system failure delays export of tea worth Sh2.9 billion

Greener Future: AAR Insurance and student partners plant thousands of trees for sustainability

The CEO said the initiative was launched last year as part of AAR's INTENT campaign.

By 3 months ago

Greener Future: AAR Insurance and student partners plant thousands of trees for sustainability

Road projects stall over Sh173b pending bills, says Chirchir

Roads Cabinet Secretary David Chirchir has revealed that several mega infrastructure projects have stalled due to huge pending bills owed to contractors.

By 3 months ago

Road projects stall over Sh173b pending bills, says Chirchir

CJ to women: Make use of gender justice courts

Chief Justice Martha Koome has asked women to make use of gender justice courts that are tailored to meet the needs of survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

By 3 months ago

CJ to women: Make use of gender justice courts

Study shows only one in four Kenyans save for retirement

The research by pension fund experts at Zamara Group reveals that over 60 per cent of retirees deplete their retirement savings within the first five years after leaving formal employment.

By 3 months ago

Study shows only one in four Kenyans save for retirement

Coast hospital admits 750 victims of road accidents every month

Road crashes continue to be the number one burden at the Coast General Hospital (CGH) with 83 per cent of admissions being accident victims.

By 3 months ago

Coast hospital admits 750 victims of road accidents every month

Video clips show frail Makenzi followers in Shakahola forest

Video clips of the Shakahola “doomsday cult” played for the first time in court show how dozens of frail and malnourished faithful who were fasting could not even run to evade arrest by police.

By 3 months ago

Video clips show frail Makenzi followers in Shakahola forest

Court grants CEC anticipatory bond over blogger's assault

The High Court in Mombasa has granted anticipatory bond to Mombasa Lands CEC Mohammed Hussein in connection with the assault and sodomy of Mombasa based blogger.

By 4 months ago

Court grants CEC anticipatory bond over blogger's assault

Youth-led firms in blue economy pitch for funding from investors

Mega Gas seeks Sh100m to expand its business and meet industry regulations. Twende Green needs Sh13m to acquire shredder machines and build a warehouse.

By 4 months ago

Youth-led firms in blue economy pitch for funding from investors

Why activists want Ruto stripped the green awards

The activists are citing Ruto's policies on the export of baobab trees, mining in forests and nuclear power generation as contradictory to climate action.

By 4 months ago

Why activists want Ruto stripped the green awards

Nassir distances self from blogger's abduction, sodomy

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has distanced himself and his mother from the assault and sodomy of a blogger

By 4 months ago

Nassir distances self from blogger's abduction, sodomy

JKIA pump malfunction caused flight delays, says CS Wandayi

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has denied that there is shortage of jet fuel as alleged by some of the local airlines Thursday.

By 4 months ago

JKIA pump malfunction caused flight delays, says CS Wandayi

Lobby groups criticise Appeal's Court verdict on Mombasa Cement's land case

Mombasa Cement had sought a chance to contest ownership of a Sh350 million land in Mavoko, Kitui County before the Supreme Court.

By 4 months ago

Lobby groups criticise Appeal's Court verdict on Mombasa Cement's land case

Fertiliser prices to remain at Sh2,500 a bag, PS says

Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh has said the fertiliser will be distributed within two weeks and collected at tea trading centers

By 5 months ago

Fertiliser prices to remain at Sh2,500 a bag, PS says

Atwoli slams Nassir, Sakaja over filthy cities

Trade unions should agitate for better services from the county government, Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has said.

By 5 months ago

Atwoli slams Nassir, Sakaja over filthy cities

Gachagua wants KTDA to close down loss-making subsidiaries

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says KTDA's loss-making subsidiaries must be closed down so that it can concentrate on selling tea and lowering production costs.

By 5 months ago

Gachagua wants KTDA to close down loss-making subsidiaries

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