Primary school board loses bid to stop head teacher's transfer

The board argued that the transfer amounted to demotion, jeopardized ongoing development projects, and was politically motivated and procedurally irregular.

By Daniel Chege 5 days ago

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KWS Ranger implicates himself in fisherman's abduction

KWS ranger charged with abducting missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo at Lake Nakuru National Park on January 18, 2025, has implicated himself in the incident.

By Daniel Chege 7 days ago

Former Head of Finance wins case against famous Nakuru sports club

Former Head of Finance at the famous Rift Valley Sports Club in Nakuru has been awarded Sh430,440 for wrongful and unfair termination from work, after a six-year court battle.

By Daniel Chege 7 days ago

Court warns universities against delaying lecturers' salaries

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has warned universities against delaying or denying lecturers’ salaries, on the pretext that they are underfunded by the government.

By Daniel Chege 7 days ago

Drama at Nakuru Law Courts during LSK nationwide boycott

The Nakuru Law Court was yesterday morning treated to a drama during the nationwide boycott of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) after a magistrate dismissed a case without basis.

By Daniel Chege 20 days ago

Nakuru County lost Sh300 million in undefended court cases

Nakuru County has lost more than Sh300 million in legal disputes after failing to defend court cases, with audit reports and rulings pointing to poor management of litigation and public funds.

By Daniel Chege 23 days ago

Court bars Baringo Senator from disputed five-acre land

A court has temporarily barred Baringo Senator Vincent Chemitei, from trespassing on a 5-acre property in Mochongoi, Baringo County, which previously belonged to his late father.

By Daniel Chege 24 days ago

Nakuru County ordered to pay man Sh2.9M within 30 days

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered Nakuru County Government to pay a man Sh2.98 million as compensation within 30 days.

By Daniel Chege 25 days ago

Senate rejects citizen-led impeachment motions against President, Governors

Senate has rejected a petition seeking to allow citizens to initiate the impeachment of the President and governors, saying such a move would require a constitutional amendment through a referendum.

By Daniel Chege 26 days ago

Woman with disability fights KRA's 'discrimination' on vehicle import

A woman with disability is fighting against the decision by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to detain a motor vehicle she purchased at the Mombasa Port over alleged import duty.

By Daniel Chege 25 days ago

Court quashes appointment of four parastatal CEOs

The High Court has quashed the appointment of four State Corporations CEOs including Dr Philip Kiptanui of MTRH and Agnes Kalekye of Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).

By Daniel Chege 27 days ago

Kuresoi North MP escapes charges over shooting chaos

Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has avoided charges after police failed to charge him within the court’s deadline over alleged links to shooting and chaos during a youth empowerment rally.

By Daniel Chege 27 days ago

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Court suspends operations of panel selected to recruit Baringo County Public Service Board

The High Court in Nakuru, has suspended the operations of a selection panel in Baringo County, put in place to recruit, vet and appoint the County Public Service Board (PSB) members.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Six KWS rangers put on defence over missing Nakuru fisherman

One of six Kenya Wildlife Service rangers linked to the abduction of missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo was interrogated yesterday on how they arrested Odhiambo on January 18, 2025.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Kin grief as hospitals defy court ban on detaining bodies over bills

Families across Kenya are still being prevented from burying their loved ones as some hospitals continue detaining bodies over unpaid medical bills despite a court ruling.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Utumishi Girls reopens after deadly dorm inferno

Utumishi Girls Academy has reopened for Form Four students 34 days after a dormitory fire that killed 16 learners, with counselling and temporary accommodation measures in place.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

AG now defends registrar's mistake on hospital land

The office of the Attorney General has defended an irregularity by former Nakuru Land Registrar Eric Nyamu that saw War Memorial Hospital closed.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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Win for taxpayers as officials lose immunity in compensation suits

Mischievous public servants have had immunity in compensation cases even when they lose the cases as they have not been personally held liable.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Human rights defenders protest torture, police brutality

Human rights defenders in Nakuru have called for an independent investigation into the alleged police assault of an activist with a disability, urging greater accountability and reforms.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Widow, children lose bid to nullify Nakuru engineer's will

The widow and some children of the late renowned Nakuru Engineer Francis Macharia have suffered a blow after the High Court declined to nullify the deceased’s will.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

MP Mutai released after 24-hour drama, night detention

Detectives wanted to detain Mutai for 21 more days as they probe him for arson, malicious damage to property and assault during the Friday Empowerment rally.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

KWS ranger questioned over missing fisherman case

A KWS ranger has denied allegations linking him to the disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo, as he defended himself in court against charges related to the alleged abduction.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

12 linked to Kuresoi North shooting chaos released on bond

Twelve suspects connected to the chaos in Kuresoi North, where three people were shot, one bus was burned, and two vehicles vandalised, have been released on bond.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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MP in gun drama goes missing as questions emerge over youth mobilisation

Police are hunting Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after violent clashes at a Nakuru rally left three people injured by gunfire and 56 suspects arrested.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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Why court has blocked grandchildren from claiming grandparents' property

The High Court has ruled that grandchildren cannot directly inherit or administer their grandparents’ estates while their parents are alive.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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Three nursing gunshot wounds in rally chaos linked to MP

The incident occurred during an event organized by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and attended by local residents.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Double blow as case on lawyers-government legal service engagement is delayed

Lawyers will have to wait longer for a hearing on a case in which they seek permission to provide unconditional legal services to the government

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Governor Barchok jailed for disobeying court order to reinstate staff

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has jailed Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok for 30 days, for disobeying court orders that directed the reinstatement of 595 employees.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Reprieve as former JM Kariuki's dancers get 90-acre land despite losing court case

Former dancers who recently lost a land case against the family of JM Kariuki, the former Nyandarua North MP, have gotten a reprieve after the family gifted them part of the 808-acre land. 

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

KWS ranger throws boss under the bus in fisherman's abduction trial

A KWS ranger has turned on his superior in the abduction case of missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Parents reject delayed release of bodies ahead of requiem service

From the early hours of the morning, relatives streamed into the funeral home, their faces marked by exhaustion, sorrow and uncertainty.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

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Government seeks out-of-court settlement in chiefs' age limit row

The government is seeking an out-of-court settlement in a case challenging the requirement that applicants for Chief II positions be aged 35 and above.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

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Inside administrators' struggles to manage the estates of fallen relatives

Court cases highlight the challenges estate administrators face in managing and distributing inherited property, with many disputes arising from conflicts among family members over control of assets.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

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Student narrates horror during deadly inferno

A student from Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil has recounted a terrifying dormitory fire that left several learners dead, others injured and many traumatised after jumping from windows to escape.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Gachagua warns of ethnic politics, rising insecurity countrywide

Gachagua alleged that children were disappearing daily and condemned alleged police collaboration with criminals.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Mother of Grade Seven pupil shot during fuel protests seeks justice

A Nakuru mother is seeking justice after her 13-year-old son was shot during fuel protests, raising fresh concerns over police use of force during demonstrations.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Two residents petition county assembly to revoke Nakuru's city status

Two residents claim that Nakuru city has lost the strict threshold regarding infrastructure and institutional capacity

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Autopsy shows 12-year-old girl was defiled, strangled to death

A 12-year-old girl found dumped in a maize plantation in Lare, Njoro, Nakuru County, was defiled and strangled to death an autopsy has revealed.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

33 protesters fined Sh2,000 each for causing obstruction during fuel demos

About 33 people arrested in Nakuru during the fuel protest were arraigned in court on Tuesday.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

KNBS to do first census on TVET institutions in 63 years

KNBS has launched its first nationwide census of TVET institutions since 1963 to collect data on enrolment, staffing and infrastructure for better education planning.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago