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Fred Kagonye

NIS officer fired over Sh3m bribe in passport scam

A senior National Intelligence Service officer was fired after receiving Sh3.1 million in bribes from Kenyans for passport clearance.

NIS officer fired over Sh3m bribe in passport scam

Masengeli warns traffic police against taking bribes

Masengeli warns traffic police against taking bribes

Court contempt: Will Masengeli appear in court for sentencing?

Court contempt: Will Masengeli appear in court for sentencing?

Why police probe into Endarasha school fire will take long

Why police probe into Endarasha school fire will take long

Gone without a trace: Where do the missing or abducted go?

River Yala is unrivaled in holding dark memories for families who went to witness the recovery of bodies they believed to be their kin.

Gone without a trace: Where do the missing or abducted go?

Mathe wa Ngara denied bond as co-accused freed

Businesswoman Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathe wa Ngara denied bond in a Sh6m narcotics case; her two co-accused freed on a Sh1m bond and a surety of a similar amount.

Mathe wa Ngara denied bond as co-accused freed

Masengeli facing fire as Kanja awaits nod

Gilbert Masengeli’s tenure as acting capacity police IG has been marked by controversy as Douglas Kanja awaits approval by the National Assembly

Masengeli facing fire as Kanja awaits nod

Fugitive Kevin Kang'ethe extradited to US to face murder charges

The Director of Public Prosecutions successfully secured the extradition of Kevin Kang’ethe to the United States of America

Fugitive Kevin Kang'ethe extradited to US to face murder charges

Developers hit by decision on public participation

A court has delivered a major blow to developers by ruling that communities have a key role in deciding whether new houses or business centers can be built.

Developers hit by decision on public participation

Man to testify against Mathe wa Ngara, co-accused

David Ochieng one of the three suspects in a Sh8 million narcotics case has offered to testify against Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathe wa Ngara and Christopher Odipo.

Man to testify against Mathe wa Ngara, co-accused

Student lawyers sue CLE over credibility of April bar tests released in July

Over 200 law students have sued the Council for Legal Education (CLE) over the credibility of the April 2024 exam results released in July.

Student lawyers sue CLE over credibility of April bar tests released in July

Family in tears after fatal fight for Kirima property

A man was shot when he confronted individuals who were attempting to sell land, family claims that the suspect was disarmed by police but was never arraigned in court.

Family in tears after fatal fight for Kirima property

Mathee wa Ngara, two others to know fate on Monday

Nancy Kigunzu, alias Mathee wa Ngara, and two others will know their fate as to whether to be released on bond or not on Monday next week.

Mathee wa Ngara, two others to know fate on Monday

Mathe wa Ngara, co-accused await bond decision

Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathe wa Ngara and two others charged with trafficking and conspiracy to traffic cannabis worth Sh5.6 million; were remanded at Lang’ata and Industrial area prisons.

Mathe wa Ngara, co-accused await bond decision

DCI arrests 'Mathee wa Ngara' again

Businesswoman Nancy Kigunzu alias Mathe wa Ngara arrested, again, at her Juja apartment in Kiambu County; Anti-Narcotics unit says she was found in possession of bhang of unknown value.

DCI arrests 'Mathee wa Ngara' again

Man loses Sh4 million vehicle bought from NYS heist suspect

A man has lost Sh4 million vehicle after the Court of Appeal found that its previous owner acquired it using proceeds of crime.

Man loses Sh4 million vehicle bought from NYS heist suspect

Ticketing firm Buspass ordered to change name for trademark infringement

Justice Njoki Mwangi delivered the ruling in a case filed by Buupass Kenya Limited against Buspass Kenya Limited.

Ticketing firm Buspass ordered to change name for trademark infringement

Company's move to report competition to KRA bites them

A decision by motor vehicle parts distributor Autoxpress Limited to report unfair competition from its business rivals to KRA has come back to haunt them.

Company's move to report competition to KRA bites them

Gachagua's men sought over protests funding claims

Embakasi North MP James Gakuya and his Embakasi Central counterpart Benjamin Gathiru appeared before DCI detectives on Tuesday evening.

Gachagua's men sought over protests funding claims

Families of protest victims record statements at Ipoa

According to lobby groups, 60 people were killed, 66 were abducted or are missing, 1,376 arrested while 601 were injured.

Families of protest victims record statements at Ipoa

Council for Legal Education sued over bar exam results

Over 200 law students have sued the Council for Legal Education (CLE) over the April 2024 exams whose results were released in July.

Council for Legal Education sued over bar exam results

Cry for justice for lives lost during protests

As Kenyans continue to take to the streets to show their displeasure with the Kenya Kwanza administration, families that lost their loved ones are yet to find justice.

Cry for justice for lives lost during protests

Ruto meets DIGs Masengeli and Lagat

President William Ruto today met the recently sworn-in Deputy Inspector Generals of Police (DIG) at the Mombasa State Lodge.

Ruto meets DIGs Masengeli and Lagat

Media locked out of DIGs swearing in event at Supreme Court

The media was on Thursday evening denied entry to the Supreme Court premises to cover the swearing-in ceremony of Deputy Inspector General of Police.

Media locked out of DIGs swearing in event at Supreme Court

How Golis telco is changing Puntland's story

This month, Garowe played host to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification for Golis, one of the telecommunication companies in Somalia.

How Golis telco is changing Puntland's story

Court dismisses Tenwek Hospital's bid to recover Sh7.4m from doctor

The hospital had taken Orwa to court, seeking repayment after he failed to work for them as per their agreement post-training.

Court dismisses Tenwek Hospital's bid to recover Sh7.4m from doctor

Counties pushed to end hiring of private law firms

Devolved regions urged to make use of their fully funded county attorney offices.

Counties pushed to end hiring of private law firms

Farmers to visit Italy for farming exhibition

About ten farmers will visit Italy in November to attend the International Exposition of Machinery for Agriculture and Gardening (EIMA) exhibition.

Farmers to visit Italy for farming exhibition

Businessman ordered to pay KRA Sh417 million in disputed tax case

The businessman says the taxman was imposing taxes as per the rate of 2023 instead of 2022, and argues that his company and another one in Mauritius are two separate entities.

By 2 months ago

Businessman ordered to pay KRA Sh417 million in disputed tax case

KUPPET wants medical cover reinstated

KUPPET calls for reinstatement of its member's medical cover scheme.

By 2 months ago

KUPPET wants medical cover reinstated

IG Koome, Amin summoned in missing person's case

A Judge has summoned Police IG Japhet Koome and DCI boss Mohamed Amin to appear before him in a missing person case.

By 2 months ago

IG Koome, Amin summoned in missing person's case

State to pay two disabled people Sh200,000 for unfair dismissal

The court has ordered the government to pay two people Sh200,000 after they were relieved of their duties as enumerators of the 2019 census for being disabled.

By 2 months ago

State to pay two disabled people Sh200,000 for unfair dismissal

UN report accuses Kenya of supporting Congo rebels

A United Nations report has accused prominent figures in Kenya and Uganda of supporting the creation of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) whose launch took place in Nairobi.

By 2 months ago

UN report accuses Kenya of supporting Congo rebels

Lobby group wants use of Rangwe CDF probed

A lobby group has written to the Director of Criminal Investigations in Nyanza to probe the “misuse of funds” in the Rangwe constituency, Homa Bay County.

By 2 months ago

Lobby group wants use of Rangwe CDF probed

Musyimi task force report gathers dust in State House filing cabinets

The task force was appointed on May 4, 2023, following the Shakahola massacre.

By 2 months ago

Musyimi task force report gathers dust in State House filing cabinets

Magugu's widow visits prime property after ruling

Former Finance Minister Arthur Magugu’s widow Margaret Wairimu led her family to inspect a plot where the once-popular Simmers Restaurant in Nairobi’s CBD stood.

By 2 months ago

Magugu's widow visits prime property after ruling

DPP orders closure of Worldcoin inquiry file

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has ordered the closure of the Worldcoin inquiry file in Kenya with no police action after months of probe.

By 2 months ago

DPP orders closure of Worldcoin inquiry file

Bomet hospital organises run for heart patients

To support them, the hospital is planning a marathon on September 7 to raise funds and increase awareness about heart disease and the critical need for cardiac care in the region.

By 3 months ago

Bomet hospital organises run for heart patients

We will help Kenya fight graft, FBI says

The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has pledged to help Kenya in the fight against graft.

By 3 months ago

We will help Kenya fight graft, FBI says

We have dealt with 'wash wash' gangs, DCI boss says

Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohammed Amin now says that the agency has dealt a big blow to ‘wash wash’ gangs.

By 3 months ago

We have dealt with 'wash wash' gangs, DCI boss says

We will continue backing fight on crime, FBI Director says

The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Director Christopher Wray has committed to continue backing the Joint Terrorism Taskforce (JTTF).

By 3 months ago

We will continue backing fight on crime, FBI Director says

FBI to partner with investigative agencies in crime, graft war

Wray committed that the FBI will continue to strengthen the existing partnerships by offering the agency’s tools and expertise in fighting crime across the board.

By 3 months ago

FBI to partner with investigative agencies in crime, graft war

Over 14,000 households to get electricity in Mt Kenya region

The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (Rerec) is in the process of connecting 14,695 households to electricity in the Mount Kenya region

By 3 months ago

Over 14,000 households to get electricity in Mt Kenya region

Lack of sales records leaves company with Sh420 million tax bill

KRA said the amount was on account of undeclared sales.

By 3 months ago

Lack of sales records leaves company with Sh420 million tax bill

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