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How one woman's struggle for her father's land moved Kenyans abroad to act
Ms Njenga describes herself as a betrayed daughter who turned out to be a national voice for women’s inheritance justice.
By 11 days ago
How one woman's struggle for her father's land moved Kenyans abroad to act
Brian Odhiambo allegedly beaten, loaded into KWS Land Cruiser, court hears
Odhiambo went missing in January 2025 after he was allegedly arrested by KWS rangers at Lake Nakuru while illegally fishing.
By 11 days ago
Brian Odhiambo allegedly beaten, loaded into KWS Land Cruiser, court hears
Activist wants citizen-driven mechanism for removal of President, Governors
In the petition dated September 1, Omusundi says the current mechanism, which solely depends on Parliament and County Assemblies may be compromised.
By 11 days ago
Activist wants citizen-driven mechanism for removal of President, Governors
Government imposes curfew in Njoro after tribal clashes leave one dead
Tensions rose after protests over power outage sparked violence, torching homes and displacing hundreds of residents.
By 13 days ago
Government imposes curfew in Njoro after tribal clashes leave one dead
'I don't care'! Victim of Sh1 billion Finland scandal erupts in court
Christopher Rotich called Mandago and his co-accused thieves. He got more frustrated as the defence lawyer asked him questions.
By 13 days ago
'I don't care'! Victim of Sh1 billion Finland scandal erupts in court
Sh1.1b overseas fees scandal hits students
Koros said he deposited Sh650,000 on October 26, 2022, to facilitate his daughter’s studies in Canada.
By 15 days ago
Sh1.1b overseas fees scandal hits students
Inside families property disputes passed on among generations
Estates worth billions of shillings are left lying in limbo, tied up in courtrooms as children, stepmothers, in-laws, and even strangers clash over control.
By 16 days ago
Inside families property disputes passed on among generations
Witness wants Bii summoned in Sh1.1b Canada education plan case
A witness in the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada education programme scandal case has asked the court to summon Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii.
By 18 days ago
Witness wants Bii summoned in Sh1.1b Canada education plan case
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How Uasin Gishu student lost Sh650,000 in collapsed Canada study scheme
Brian Kipchumba testified yesterday against Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and county officials Meshack Rono and Joshua Lelei.
By 18 days ago
How Uasin Gishu student lost Sh650,000 in collapsed Canada study scheme
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War Memorial woes: Despite eight court orders, hospital still closed
There is a sense of nostalgia and regret among Nakuru residents after the closure of the War Memorial Hospital, now turning into a ghost facility after serving the community for over 50 years.
By 19 days ago
War Memorial woes: Despite eight court orders, hospital still closed
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Women's ownership row over cows takes new twist after DNA test, death of one
Two women's efforts to resolve a dispute over who owns two Friesian cows have hit a dead end, after one of the cows died.
By 21 days ago
Women's ownership row over cows takes new twist after DNA test, death of one
Women disagree on ownership of unique cows subjected to DNA test
Ann Cherotich and Gloria Kandie have been in dispute over who owned Ruma and Lelgina, two cows that were uniquely subjected to a DNA test to prove ownership in August 2020.
By 22 days ago
Women disagree on ownership of unique cows subjected to DNA test
Parents of doctor killed in Amref plane crash cry for State's help
The government has remained silent as parents of a doctor who died in the Amref plane crash cry for help to bury their son.
By 23 days ago
Parents of doctor killed in Amref plane crash cry for State's help
Court halts operations of Ruto anti-corruption team
High Court issues conservatory orders halting operation and implementation of President Ruto’s multi-agency anti-graft team, in case filed by Dr Magare Gikenyi and three others.
By 24 days ago
Court halts operations of Ruto anti-corruption team
Activist complains to EPRA over 'unfair' tokens charges
Nakuru civil rights activist Laban Omusundi has written a complaint to EPRA over the alleged unjust charging of electricity users.
By 1 month ago
Activist complains to EPRA over 'unfair' tokens charges
Law firm quits representing Nakuru senator in dispute with former employees
Kamau Ngigi and Company Advocates states that it ceases to act for the Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja, over her lack of interest in the case before the Parliamentary Service Commission.
By 1 month ago
Law firm quits representing Nakuru senator in dispute with former employees
Uasin Gishu Assembly committee faulted over shoddy Sh1.1M foreign trip probe
The Uasin Gishu County Assembly committee tasked with probing the Finland Education Programme saga has been put to task for alleged shoddy and biased investigations.
By 1 month ago
Uasin Gishu Assembly committee faulted over shoddy Sh1.1M foreign trip probe
Court Stops Moi Teachers College Students' Move to Talai School
The relocation was to pave the way for the construction of Kabarnet University.
By 1 month ago
Court Stops Moi Teachers College Students' Move to Talai School
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'I was lured in': Survivor shares story of Indian sex slavery ring
Vulnerable youths are smuggled across borders into brothels and cyber-scam compounds.
By 1 month ago
'I was lured in': Survivor shares story of Indian sex slavery ring
Over 20 families face eviction from Subukia land
The Environment and Land Court has ordered the eviction of more than 20 families from a 45-acre parcel within the Subukia Settlement Scheme, which they have occupied for over 25 years.
By 1 month ago
Over 20 families face eviction from Subukia land
Lobby launches accountability mobile application for citizen oversight
The Centre for Transformational Leadership has launched a mobile app designed to promote transparency, participatory governance, and public accountability.
By 1 month ago
Lobby launches accountability mobile application for citizen oversight
Rights groups sue state over detention of peaceful protesters
The organisations want the court to bar the government, through its security agencies, from making further arrests or prosecuting the protesters.
By 1 month ago
Rights groups sue state over detention of peaceful protesters
Court orders bank to provide account statements of missing Belgian widow
The High Court has ordered the manager of Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) to provide bank statements of missing Belgian widow Dysseleer Mireille.
By 1 month ago
Court orders bank to provide account statements of missing Belgian widow
Over 30 percent of students to drop out of school if capitation is slashed
According to the association, thousands of parents rely on this capitation, and the planned reduction spells disaster for the education sector.
By 1 month ago
Over 30 percent of students to drop out of school if capitation is slashed
Duale bans bed sharing in public hospitals under new health reforms
Duale also mentioned that over 1,058 facilities that defaulted on regulations had been closed.
By 1 month ago
Duale bans bed sharing in public hospitals under new health reforms
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Heirs at war: Kihika Kimani's widows, children clash over Sh600 million legacy
On March 14, three out of eight houses of the late Kihika won big with the court allocating them and their 23 children majority shares.
By 1 month ago
Heirs at war: Kihika Kimani's widows, children clash over Sh600 million legacy
Government still withholding critical information to public, report shows
A report by Katiba Institute and complaints raised by human rights activists group show that the government is still withholding critical information requested by the public.
By 1 month ago
Government still withholding critical information to public, report shows
Land court saves KIE estates from misuse
Ombwayo alternatively ruled that Ms Kiprono would be imprisoned for one month if she failed to pay the fine.
By 1 month ago
Land court saves KIE estates from misuse
Prosecution lines up four witnesses against officer in fatal shooting incident
The prosecution has lined up at least four key witnesses to testify against a police officer, accused of shooting a civilian dead in London Estate, Nakuru County, on June 9, 2025.
By 1 month ago
Prosecution lines up four witnesses against officer in fatal shooting incident
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KWS rangers linked to missing fisherman
Kenya Wildlife Service officers on Monday described a suspect they arrested on January 18 whose appearance and circumstances match that of missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo.
By 1 month ago
KWS rangers linked to missing fisherman
Fisherman's abduction case postponed due to Saba Saba protest
A court in Nakuru has deferred an abduction case facing six KWS rangers until next week, following tension over nationwide Saba Saba protest.
By 2 months ago
Fisherman's abduction case postponed due to Saba Saba protest
CS Kagwe calls for protection of ASK showgrounds
According to Kagwe, the showgrounds serve as platforms for exhibitions, networking, and showcasing new products and technologies in the country.
By 2 months ago
CS Kagwe calls for protection of ASK showgrounds
Wahome issues warning as land grabbers target school property
After 15 years of protracted legal battles and community resistance, Lavington Primary School was on 11 June officially issued with a 99-year lease title deed for a 20-acre parcel of land.
By 2 months ago
Wahome issues warning as land grabbers target school property
Education scam victims query Bii's absence from charges
Mandago and his co-accused persons face 10 counts of conspiracy, theft, abuse of office, and forgery. The offence allegedly occurred on 1,3,2021 and 12,9,2022.
By 2 months ago
Education scam victims query Bii's absence from charges
Civil rights activist seeks term limit for MPs and ward reps
Nakuru civil rights activist Laban Omusundi has moved to the High Court, seeking a two-term limit for Members of Parliament and ward representatives.
By 2 months ago
Civil rights activist seeks term limit for MPs and ward reps
Drama as ex county staff testifies in overseas education scam case
The former Baringo chief of staff was asked how he was able to enroll her two daughters in the programme, despite not being a resident of Uasin Gishu.
By 2 months ago
Drama as ex county staff testifies in overseas education scam case
Court declines to stop suit seeking to declare Kihika unfit for office
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has failed to stop a legal proceeding challenging her fitness to hold public office filed at the High Court by the Law Society of Kenya.
By 2 months ago
Court declines to stop suit seeking to declare Kihika unfit for office
Ipoa details how officer shot and killed a man
Ipoa has laid bare how Police Constable Ephantus Njeru allegedly shot and killed Daniel Mwangi, during a protest in London Estate, Nakuru County.
By 2 months ago
Ipoa details how officer shot and killed a man
Slain Gen Zs families' hope for justice fading away
The families of Gen Z protestors shot dead by police during last year’s demonstrations in Nakuru against the Finance Bill have lost hope of ever attaining justice.
By 2 months ago
Slain Gen Zs families' hope for justice fading away
Nakuru journalists get therapy to manage work-related stress
During the session, Wanjeri recounted how she was shot by police while covering the protests last year, explaining how her life has since changed.
By 2 months ago
Nakuru journalists get therapy to manage work-related stress
Shakahola survivor arrested in new cult death probe
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