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Daren Kosgei

Legal watchdog faults police over Ojwang custody death, demands reforms

Legal Resources Foundation Trust condemns death of Albert Ojwang in police custody, calls it a constitutional violation and evidence of systemic failure in Kenya’s police service.

Legal watchdog faults police over Ojwang custody death, demands reforms

Former Senator Gideon Moi condoles with Albert Ojwang's family

Former Senator Gideon Moi condoles with Albert Ojwang's family

JSC reopens recruitment for 150 judicial officers after funding freeze

JSC reopens recruitment for 150 judicial officers after funding freeze

Gachagua: Police must answer for Ojwang's death in custody

Gachagua: Police must answer for Ojwang's death in custody

Engineers say unpaid professionals fuelling unsafe buildings

The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has warned of a growing safety risk in the construction sector following the partial collapse of an 11-storey building at Kilifi Corner on Mombasa Island.

Engineers say unpaid professionals fuelling unsafe buildings

'Kuzurura bila break': Viral speech slams leaders for PR stunts

A young civic activist has sparked public outcry after accusing Kenya Kwanza leaders and Parliament of enabling corruption through the 2025 Finance Bill.

'Kuzurura bila break': Viral speech slams leaders for PR stunts

Kenya eyes USD40 billion investment as it hosts Brazilian Senator

Senator Oliveira will lead discussions looking to strengthen trade ties between Brazil and East Africa, positioning Kenya as a strategic gateway for regional investment.

Kenya eyes USD40 billion investment as it hosts Brazilian Senator

Credit Gen Zs, not government, for tax pushback- Sifuna

As Kenyans await the National Treasury’s response and the final shape of the Finance Bill 2025, pressure is mounting on the government to offer tax reliefs

Credit Gen Zs, not government, for tax pushback- Sifuna

Gang ambush leaves one police officer dead, two injured in Nakuru

A police officer has died after a gang ambushed three officers on patrol in Nakuru’s Freehold area on Sunday evening, police have said.

Gang ambush leaves one police officer dead, two injured in Nakuru

Senator Cheruiyot: I may be why Rose Njeri was arrested

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has questioned whether a motion he moved to enhance public participation may have inadvertently contributed to the arrest of activist Rose Njeri.

Senator Cheruiyot: I may be why Rose Njeri was arrested

US Senator says East Africa abductions akin to impunity

According to Senator Jim Risch, failure to address human rights abuses not only risks destabilising the region but also threatens America's interests.

US Senator says East Africa abductions akin to impunity

'Release my husband', Kizza Besigye's wife pleads

Ugandan human rights activist, Winnie Byanyima, has pleaded with President Yoweri Museveni to release her husband and long-time opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is facing treason charges.

'Release my husband', Kizza Besigye's wife pleads

Kenya risks having illegitimate election, IEBC lawyer warns

Through its legal team, IEBC insists that the exercise must be completed by July 2027, at least 12 months before the General Election.

Kenya risks having illegitimate election, IEBC lawyer warns

Ruto will be responsible if I'm harmed-MP Kihara

Naivasha MP, Jayne Kihara, has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating political persecutions against allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Ruto will be responsible if I'm harmed-MP Kihara

Malema claims Ramaphosa-Trump meeting was about him

EFF leader Julius Malema now claims that Wednesday’s high-level meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump ‘focused on him.

Malema claims Ramaphosa-Trump meeting was about him

Engineers say unpaid professionals fuelling unsafe buildings

The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has warned of a growing safety risk in the construction sector following the partial collapse of an 11-storey building at Kilifi Corner on Mombasa Island.

Engineers say unpaid professionals fuelling unsafe buildings

'Kuzurura bila break': Viral speech slams leaders for PR stunts

A young civic activist has sparked public outcry after accusing Kenya Kwanza leaders and Parliament of enabling corruption through the 2025 Finance Bill.

'Kuzurura bila break': Viral speech slams leaders for PR stunts

Kenya eyes USD40 billion investment as it hosts Brazilian Senator

Senator Oliveira will lead discussions looking to strengthen trade ties between Brazil and East Africa, positioning Kenya as a strategic gateway for regional investment.

Kenya eyes USD40 billion investment as it hosts Brazilian Senator

Credit Gen Zs, not government, for tax pushback- Sifuna

As Kenyans await the National Treasury’s response and the final shape of the Finance Bill 2025, pressure is mounting on the government to offer tax reliefs

Credit Gen Zs, not government, for tax pushback- Sifuna

Gang ambush leaves one police officer dead, two injured in Nakuru

A police officer has died after a gang ambushed three officers on patrol in Nakuru’s Freehold area on Sunday evening, police have said.

Gang ambush leaves one police officer dead, two injured in Nakuru

Senator Cheruiyot: I may be why Rose Njeri was arrested

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has questioned whether a motion he moved to enhance public participation may have inadvertently contributed to the arrest of activist Rose Njeri.

Senator Cheruiyot: I may be why Rose Njeri was arrested

US Senator says East Africa abductions akin to impunity

According to Senator Jim Risch, failure to address human rights abuses not only risks destabilising the region but also threatens America's interests.

US Senator says East Africa abductions akin to impunity

'Release my husband', Kizza Besigye's wife pleads

Ugandan human rights activist, Winnie Byanyima, has pleaded with President Yoweri Museveni to release her husband and long-time opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is facing treason charges.

'Release my husband', Kizza Besigye's wife pleads

Kenya risks having illegitimate election, IEBC lawyer warns

Through its legal team, IEBC insists that the exercise must be completed by July 2027, at least 12 months before the General Election.

Kenya risks having illegitimate election, IEBC lawyer warns

Ruto will be responsible if I'm harmed-MP Kihara

Naivasha MP, Jayne Kihara, has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating political persecutions against allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Ruto will be responsible if I'm harmed-MP Kihara

Malema claims Ramaphosa-Trump meeting was about him

EFF leader Julius Malema now claims that Wednesday’s high-level meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump ‘focused on him.

Malema claims Ramaphosa-Trump meeting was about him

Engineers say unpaid professionals fuelling unsafe buildings

The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has warned of a growing safety risk in the construction sector following the partial collapse of an 11-storey building at Kilifi Corner on Mombasa Island.

Engineers say unpaid professionals fuelling unsafe buildings

'Kuzurura bila break': Viral speech slams leaders for PR stunts

A young civic activist has sparked public outcry after accusing Kenya Kwanza leaders and Parliament of enabling corruption through the 2025 Finance Bill.

'Kuzurura bila break': Viral speech slams leaders for PR stunts

Kenya eyes USD40 billion investment as it hosts Brazilian Senator

Senator Oliveira will lead discussions looking to strengthen trade ties between Brazil and East Africa, positioning Kenya as a strategic gateway for regional investment.

Kenya eyes USD40 billion investment as it hosts Brazilian Senator

Credit Gen Zs, not government, for tax pushback- Sifuna

As Kenyans await the National Treasury’s response and the final shape of the Finance Bill 2025, pressure is mounting on the government to offer tax reliefs

Credit Gen Zs, not government, for tax pushback- Sifuna

Gang ambush leaves one police officer dead, two injured in Nakuru

A police officer has died after a gang ambushed three officers on patrol in Nakuru’s Freehold area on Sunday evening, police have said.

Gang ambush leaves one police officer dead, two injured in Nakuru

Senator Cheruiyot: I may be why Rose Njeri was arrested

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has questioned whether a motion he moved to enhance public participation may have inadvertently contributed to the arrest of activist Rose Njeri.

Senator Cheruiyot: I may be why Rose Njeri was arrested

US Senator says East Africa abductions akin to impunity

According to Senator Jim Risch, failure to address human rights abuses not only risks destabilising the region but also threatens America's interests.

US Senator says East Africa abductions akin to impunity

'Release my husband', Kizza Besigye's wife pleads

Ugandan human rights activist, Winnie Byanyima, has pleaded with President Yoweri Museveni to release her husband and long-time opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is facing treason charges.

'Release my husband', Kizza Besigye's wife pleads

Kenya risks having illegitimate election, IEBC lawyer warns

Through its legal team, IEBC insists that the exercise must be completed by July 2027, at least 12 months before the General Election.

Kenya risks having illegitimate election, IEBC lawyer warns

Ruto will be responsible if I'm harmed-MP Kihara

Naivasha MP, Jayne Kihara, has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating political persecutions against allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Ruto will be responsible if I'm harmed-MP Kihara

Malema claims Ramaphosa-Trump meeting was about him

EFF leader Julius Malema now claims that Wednesday’s high-level meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump ‘focused on him.

Malema claims Ramaphosa-Trump meeting was about him

Ruto will be responsible if I'm harmed-MP Kihara

Naivasha MP, Jayne Kihara, has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating political persecutions against allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

By Daren Kosgei, Daren Kosgei and Beatrice Makokha 19 days ago

Ruto will be responsible if I'm harmed-MP Kihara

Kenya risks having illegitimate election, IEBC lawyer warns

Through its legal team, IEBC insists that the exercise must be completed by July 2027, at least 12 months before the General Election.

By Daren Kosgei 19 days ago

Kenya risks having illegitimate election, IEBC lawyer warns

Man wants pay for car 'ruined' in refuel error

The businessman had agreed to compensate the advocate but reneged after he quoted a higher indemnity

By Jack Murima 5 years ago

Man wants pay for car 'ruined' in refuel error

Lucky escape for defiler as he is jailed for 5 years

Probation report saves suspect, 58, from life imprisonment.

By Jack Murima 5 years ago

Lucky escape for defiler as he is jailed for 5 years

Inquest into death of wife and daughter spills to fifth year

The Director of Public Prosecutions had applied to have the matter adjourned to another date

By Jack Murima 5 years ago

Inquest into death of wife and daughter spills to fifth year

Company ordered to pay woman Sh1.1m for causing her life threatening accident

The Kakamega High Court has ordered two transport companies to pay a woman over Sh1 million for occasioning her life-threatening injuries

By Jack Murima 5 years ago

Company ordered to pay woman Sh1.1m for causing her life threatening accident

Blow to church officials

Kakamega High Court judge William Musyoka said the matter is of great public interest and cannot be wished away without some finality.

By Jack Murima 5 years ago

Blow to church officials

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