War Memorial hospital land fraud case delayed again

The hospital directors raised concerns over numerous previous delays in the case, saying the trial was intentionally being stalled.

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Revealed: Brian Odhiambo's final, brutal moments

A witness has told a Nakuru court that Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers assaulted and injured at least six fishermen on the day Brian Odhiambo allegedly disappeared while in their custody.

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KWS rangers may have killed missing fisherman, witness tells court

Fisherman says a KWS ranger gestured that Brian Odhiambo was dead. Protected witness says rangers drove off with Odhiambo into the bush.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Court Stops Moi Teachers College Students' Move to Talai School

The relocation was to pave the way for the construction of Kabarnet University.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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