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Court orders arrests of Uasin Gishu Governor Bii, his former deputy

A court in Nakuru has ordered for the arrest of Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, and immediate former deputy governor John Barorot, alongside two others.

Court orders arrests of Uasin Gishu Governor Bii, his former deputy

EACC to grill officials from three counties on Sh400m graft claims

EACC to grill officials from three counties on Sh400m graft claims

Contractor seeks orders to freeze Moi University's bank accounts

Contractor seeks orders to freeze Moi University's bank accounts

EACC to grill county officials over Sh400 million graft

EACC to grill county officials over Sh400 million graft

One mpox case confirmed in Nakuru as ministry traces 30 contacts

Another case of mpox has been confirmed at the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital (PGH) in Nakuru.

One mpox case confirmed in Nakuru as ministry traces 30 contacts

Maasai Mara University sues VC over Sh215m embezzlement case

Maasai Mara University has sued Vice Chancellor Mary Walingo over Sh215 million allegedly embezzled in her second tenure.

Maasai Mara University sues VC over Sh215m embezzlement case

Man claiming to be Amario's son blocked from Sh760m estate

A man has been blocked from the Sh760 million estate of late tycoon Fai Amario after he failed to prove he was his son.

Man claiming to be Amario's son blocked from Sh760m estate

Ruto wants NYS recruits trained on use of firearms

The President directed Public Service CS Justin Muturi to consult with Defence CS Soipan Tuya and Interior's Kithure Kindiki to ensure paramilitary training for NYS recruits.

Ruto wants NYS recruits trained on use of firearms

Former MP's kin refuse role of estate executors

Three widows and the son of the late nominated MP Philip Kamau have now declined their appointment as executors of his estate, estimated to be worth Sh1 billion.

Former MP's kin refuse role of estate executors

Empty promises crush dreams of KCSE star to pursue medicine course

In order to assist her elder brother who has autism, Waithera said her only choice is to be a doctor and to specialise as a paediatric cardiologist.

Empty promises crush dreams of KCSE star to pursue medicine course

Court reopens British tycoon's Sh74m succession case

Judge allows former servants of the Briton to defend possession of part of the 100-acre land after former secretary was issued with grant letters of administration.

Court reopens British tycoon's Sh74m succession case

Court halts Belgian widow's Sh100m estate battle

The High Court has suspended a Sh100 million succession case involving the estate of missing Belgian widow Dysseleer Mireille, who is presumed dead.

Court halts Belgian widow's Sh100m estate battle

EACC, county assemblies seek to partner in graft war

EACC Chairperson David Oginde said public funds would not be lost or misused if the MCAs took their oversight role seriously.

EACC, county assemblies seek to partner in graft war

Kihika Kimani's widows say estate bankrupt in succession case

The estate of late Nakuru MP Kihika Kimani is bankrupt, the High Court in Nakuru has heard.

Kihika Kimani's widows say estate bankrupt in succession case

Re-appointment of KLB boss unlawful, PSC tells Labour court

The re-appointment of Victor Lomaria as the Kenya Literature Bureau Managing Director was unlawful, the Public Service Commission, has stated.

Re-appointment of KLB boss unlawful, PSC tells Labour court

How student from another county applied for Finland scholarship

A former senior accountant failed to explain to the court how his daughter, a resident of Kericho County, applied for the Uasin Gishu Overseas Education Programme.

How student from another county applied for Finland scholarship

Petitioner wants Senate to ban naming of projects after governor, MCAs

The petitioner wants the Senate to ensure that all public funded projects are branded as ‘Courtesy of Taxpayers of Kenya.’

Petitioner wants Senate to ban naming of projects after governor, MCAs

Why it will take longer to reopen War Memorial hospital

The hospital, standing on a 25-acre land in the posh Milimani estate, was closed on January 23, 2024.

Why it will take longer to reopen War Memorial hospital

My father sold land but we lost it all, man says in Finland saga trial

Witness says while they'd been told it was a scholarship, they were later informed that it wasn't so and that they needed to pay school fees.

My father sold land but we lost it all, man says in Finland saga trial

Governor Bii's name dragged into Sh1.1b overseas education scandal

Witnesses say programme continued after new administration took office.

Governor Bii's name dragged into Sh1.1b overseas education scandal

Parents say they were asked to pay Sh540,000 extra for Finland studies

Senator Mandago is charged alongside officials Meshack Rono and Joshua Lelei over conspiracy to steal, stealing and abuse of office.

Parents say they were asked to pay Sh540,000 extra for Finland studies

How Finland scholarship funds were spent on furniture, perks

The county didn’t have the budget for the programme’s administrative work which was meant for parents from humble backgrounds

How Finland scholarship funds were spent on furniture, perks

Churches divided on youth-led anti-government protests

Churches in Nakuru have differed over the anti-government protests by Generation Z, set to hit their fourth week.

Churches divided on youth-led anti-government protests

Kipsang clashes with KLB board over appointment of new MD

Education PS Belio Kipsang’s decision to rescind the appointment of Kenneth Jumba as acting MD of Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) has not gone down well with the board.

Kipsang clashes with KLB board over appointment of new MD

Kihika to challenge ruling on War Memorial hospital

Nakuru War Memorial Hospital remains closed even after the High Court in Nyandarua reinstated the lease title deed registered under private ownership.

Kihika to challenge ruling on War Memorial hospital

Court orders third survey on 666 acre land belonging to former MP

Judge says part of the prime land has already been subdivided and occupied.

Court orders third survey on 666 acre land belonging to former MP

'I was targeted', says TV journalist who was shot four times by police

She said that one police officer, whom she remembers well, told her she was a marked person.

'I was targeted', says TV journalist who was shot four times by police

Outrage after police shoots journalist covering protests in Nakuru

Police shot and injured Kameme TV Journalist Catherine Wanjeri along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru City during the Generation Z protests.

Outrage after police shoots journalist covering protests in Nakuru

Ex-husband to marathon star seeks 50 percent matrimonial estate

The ex-husband to Marathon star Lucy Kabuu is seeking 50 percent of their matrimonial estate, estimated to be worth over Sh10 million.

By 2 months ago

Ex-husband to marathon star seeks 50 percent matrimonial estate

Court tells State to produce more witnesses in Finland scam case

Only four people have testified out of a list of 202.

By 2 months ago

Court tells State to produce more witnesses in Finland scam case

Finland scandal: County officials paid allowances to travel abroad

Senator Jackson Mandago is facing charge of abuse of office.

By 2 months ago

Finland scandal: County officials paid allowances to travel abroad

Family in shock after discovering kin was killed in protest

Kevin Madanga died after he was shot three times when police opened fire when protestors attempted to invade the statehouse in Nakuru last week.

By 2 months ago

Family in shock after discovering kin was killed in protest

Mandago in court over Sh1.1b scandal

Senator Jackson Mandago allegedly conspired to steal Sh1.1 billion from KCB Bank in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu.

By 2 months ago

Mandago in court over Sh1.1b scandal

Former MP's son defies court order, constructs house on disputed land

A son of the late Nominated MP Philip Kamau constructed a house on a six-acre piece of land in Njoro despite a court order and county government notice stopping the same.

By 2 months ago

Former MP's son defies court order, constructs house on disputed land

Ruto must go chants reverberate in nightclubs

Chants of 'Ruto Must Go' reverberated in nightclubs in cities and major towns across the country as Generation Z took their campaign against Finance Bill 2024 a notch higher.

By 2 months ago

Ruto must go chants reverberate in nightclubs

Administrators, beneficiaries in fight over estate of former MP

A court battle has ensued between four administrators and over 20 beneficiaries of the estate of the late politician Kibowen Komen.

By 2 months ago

Administrators, beneficiaries in fight over estate of former MP

Mediheal Hospital woes deepen as auctioneers attach property

Nine vehicles and other property were seized over Sh40 million debt owed to 18 doctors. Former MP alleges move a political witch-hunt, insisting he would overcome it.

By 2 months ago

Mediheal Hospital woes deepen as auctioneers attach property

Court summons Mandago in Sh1b Finland education scandal

The senator and his co-accused have denied 10 charges of conspiracy to steal, stealing, abuse of office and forgery.

By 3 months ago

Court summons Mandago in Sh1b Finland education scandal

Nakuru county officials to be sentenced for disobeying court

The Judge found the county officials guilty of disobeying a July 27, 2023 court order directing them to allow over 500 nurses to continue rendering services.

By 3 months ago

Nakuru county officials to be sentenced for disobeying court

Respect Gachagua, Ruto tells leaders during Akorino event

The perceived rift between the two leaders was evident Sunday when Gachagua arrived one hour after the president at the National Prayer Conference for the Akorino at Nakuru Boys High School.

By 3 months ago

Respect Gachagua, Ruto tells leaders during Akorino event

Help majority who shun formal courts, judges told

Chief Justice Martha Koome says 71 per cent of Kenyans resolve disputes through Alternative Justice System.

By 3 months ago

Help majority who shun formal courts, judges told

Lawyer's widow loses control of Sh120 million estate

Justice Hedwig Ong'udi ruled that the widow breached the Succession Act when she concealed that her husband left a will, detailing the distribution of his estate.

By 3 months ago

Lawyer's widow loses control of Sh120 million estate

Kihika fails to avail title deed for War Memorial Hospital land

Kihika claimed that the hospital management allegedly forged documents that saw the hospital lease extended for 50 years from March 1, 2021.

By 3 months ago

Kihika fails to avail title deed for War Memorial Hospital land

Man shot by police in dispute over 2,600-acre in Njoro

Leonard Kipkemoi was shot after police officers attacked the members of Mosem Enterprise, who were grazing on the contested land.

By 3 months ago

Man shot by police in dispute over 2,600-acre in Njoro

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