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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kabu gets orders to stop Sarah from slurring him

Judge bars Sarah Njoki from social media posts or press briefings against Kabu. The two have been managing Bonfire Adventures, a company they co-founded in 2007.

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War Memorial Hospital directors concerned over delays in hearing fraud case

Directors of the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital have raised concerns over repeated delays in the hearing of a land fraud case against them, claiming the trials are being intentionally stalled.

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Officers sued for killing protester to remain in cell

Seven policemen are accused of killing Daniel Mwangi in Nakuru on June 9.Bullet retrieved from Mwangi’s chest and blood samples has been taken for analysis.

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Missing Belgian widow's estate not safe, court told

According to Gakinya, the public trustee, who was appointed the administrator of the estate, had not provided the court and the beneficiaries with any accounts of Mireille.

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Court okays auctioneers to break into MP Kihara's home over Sh7.5M debt

The High Court has allowed auctioneers to break into the house of Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara and auction her property to recover over Sh7.5 million owed to former MP John Mututho.

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Early political campaigns illegal, court now declares

A three-judge bench has declared early political campaigns before the legally prescribed campaign period unconstitutional.

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Ten policemen in custody after protest left one dead

Nakuru County Police Commander Michael Mwaura confirmed that one of the police officers from Central Police Station shot and killed one of the residents in London.

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'Mlika mwizi': Ruto's security advisor entices Ukambani with high mast lights

While unveiling the lights at Nuu village in Mwingi Central, Kitui County, Amb Juma dismissed claims that the head of state had discriminated against the region.

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State says Lord Hugh Delamere surrendered 10,000 acres to resettle squatters

According to Korir, Lord Hugh surrendered the land to the government after which the title name was changed from LR 9362/7 to LR 9363/4.

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Widows, son of late MP decline executor role in Sh1b estate row

A 30-year inheritance saga continues as three widows and a son of late MP Philip Kamau decline to execute his will.

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Inside struggling Kenya state-owned companies, entities

Several government parastatals are struggling to continue with their operations after the government earmarked them for dissolution, merging or privatization and has since starved them of funds.

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Governor Bii disowned overseas study programme at some point, court told

Victims of the Sh1.1 billion programme scandal testified that Bii, who had owned the programme in June 2023, changed tunes two months later.

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Full in-tray for Samboja, new Pyrethrum Processing Company chair

Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja has his work cut out in the revival of the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK), initiated in 2021.

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State ordered to keep off Delamere land

The High Court has temporarily prohibited the government from occupying with a 10,000-acre portion of the Delamere Estates, which spans 42,516 acres.

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State given 30 days to submit genuine IDP list for Sh6.5 billion compensation

The government has been given 30 days to provide the names of genuine 2007/2008 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) lined up for compensation of Sh6.5 billion.

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Court now calls for dialogue over Nakuru War Memorial Hospital closure

The Environment and Land Court in Nyahururu has called for dialogue to end the impasse over the reopening of War Memorial Hospital, closed on January 23, 2024.

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Digital truck helping innovate rural areas to bridge digital divide

Digital truck helping transform rural communities and narrowing the digital divide

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State not legally obligated to compensate PEV victims, PS Omollo says

The state is not legally obligated to compensate victims of the 2007/08 Post Election Violence, Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has told a Nakuru court.

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PPCK reclaims control of Sh5 billion assets to curb losses

According to Imbwaga, the company’s board noticed gaps in the assets management and cancelled contracts with companies linked to the gaps.

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How rampant court orders defiance is impacting the justice system

The Kenyan constitution demands an unwavering culture of the rule of law, a foundational national value enshrined in Article 10 of the Constitution.

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Court summons PS Omollo in Sh6.5 billion IDPs compensation case

The High Court in Nakuru has summoned Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo to appear on May 26 over compensation of victims of the 2007/2008 post-election violence

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Irate wheat farmers protest delayed payment by produce board

There was a standoff at the National Cereals and Produce Board in Nakuru after wheat farmers blocked the entry and exit points of the depot for hours to protest over delayed payments.

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Kenyan Bishops call on Pope Leo XIV to foster Global Unity

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) expects Pope Leo XIV to unite nations.

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Mother mourns son killed during Gen Z riots, seeks justice

Shikwe said that she was sad and she lives with her two sons with pain, boredom, and hopelessness.

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Government accelerates bid to revive pyrethrum

The report indicated that the company has a negative working capital of over Sh480 million, and its continued existence relies on government support and creditors.

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Alleged refunds, missing witnesses cast shadow in Sh1.1B overseas study scandal

On Monday afternoon, Mandago’s lawyer, Stephen Kibungei, claimed that two of the nine witnesses lined up to testify in the case were removed from the list.

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ODPP fails to prove forgery charge in Sh1.1B overseas education case

Lawyer Hillary Kiprop on May 6, 2025, before Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege at Nakuru Law Courts. [Photo, Daniel Chege]

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Mother of missing Nakuru fisherman accuses KWS interfering in case

Odhiambo went missing on January 18 allegedly in the hands of KWS officers.

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Conflicting court orders throw bursary issuance into chaos

One order stopped any bursary issuance while another allows Nakuru and Murang’a counties to issue bursaries as Controller of Budget seeks clarification over the orders.

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Fix health crisis in Nakuru now, lobby demands

Overwhelmed hospitals, unanswered deaths, and silence from leaders have fuelled demands for healthcare reform as lobby group calls for an independent audit of services.

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Nakuru County now seeks control of War Memorial Hospital

Nakuru County now wants total control of the War Memorial Hospital, a privately owned healthcare facility it shut down last year due to a dispute over a land lease.

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Rift Valley Regional Commissioner on the spot over Njoro heated land dispute

They claim that the administrator has been using police officers to intimidate the over 300 members to surrender the land to alleged cartels.

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Judge: Contempt proceedings serious, not a tool to settle personal scores

The High Court has warned litigants that a court of law is not a place to settle personal vendetta, which are not backed by evidence.

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Life-changing scholarships for 124 form four leavers at Kabarak University TVET

Kabarak University TVET partnered with Compassion International, to support the students from humble backgrounds. The programme targets Form Four leavers.

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