Judge faults Kihika over War Memorial Hospital invasion

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika violated patients' rights at War Memorial Hospital when she oversaw its forcible takeover and eventual closure on January 23, 2024, the High Court has ruled.

By Daniel Chege 3 days ago

KWS investigator faces tough questions in Brian Odhiambo case

The suspect allegedly went missing after he was arrested for trespassing into Lake Nakuru National Park and engaging in illegal fishing.

By Daniel Chege 3 days ago

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Revealed: How PCEA cleric was killed by men in 'military' attire

Reverend Julius Ndumia of Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Tabuga, Lanet, Nakuru County, was allegedly attacked and killed by four hooded men in ‘military’ attire.

By Daniel Chege 9 days ago

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Family of deceased businesswoman loses property 31 years after her demise

Judge Joseph Sergon ruled that evidence placed before him did not prove that the property was part of the assets of the deceased.

By Daniel Chege 17 days ago

Blame-games after Nakuru County fails to disburse Sh27.5M Nakuru PWDs fund

The Department of Sports, Gender, and Inclusivity, responsible for PWDs, has shockingly shifted blame to the finance department following the non-disbursement of Sh27.5 million

By Daniel Chege 16 days ago

PWDs in Nakuru issue a five-day demonstration notice over fund disbursement

Nakuru PWDs have issued the county government a five-day ultimatum to account for and disburse their funds, threatening peaceful demonstrations if their demands are not met.

By Daniel Chege 18 days ago

Impact of Nakuru War Memorial hospital closure felt following nurses' strike

The impact of the closure of Nakuru War Memorial Hospital is being felt in Nakuru county, following the nurses strike that began over 40 days ago.

By Daniel Chege 17 days ago

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LSK crackdown exposes 14 fake lawyers

About 14 individuals who have been masquerading as lawyers and illegally practising within Nakuru have been exposed and arrested.

By Daniel Chege 21 days ago

Kanu condemns abduction of Standard Group Associate editor

In a statement, the party termed the brazen abduction that was caught on a hidden camera as disturbing and uncalled for.

By Daniel Chege 24 days ago

Survey: Guaranteed information access for Kenyan citizens still a challenge

Article 35 of the Constitution guarantees every citizen the fundamental right to access information held by the State or by private entities when needed to protect or exercise a right.

By Daniel Chege 28 days ago

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421 families fighting to keep possession of 63-acre in limbo as wrangles escalate

421 families in Nakuru County are facing evictions from a 63-acre land in Pipeline area over a dispute with their leaders.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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KWS officer in charge of operation where fisherman disappeared grilled in court

A senior KWS officer faced tough questioning over the alleged disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo after inconsistencies emerged in his account of the arrest.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Five top Nakuru County officials charged over Sh50m land procurement irregularities

Five current and former Nakuru County officials have been charged over alleged procurement irregularities involving the Sh50 million purchase of land intended for a health centre in Bahati.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Geologists probe Rift Valley lakes' rising waters amid tectonic activity

Kenyan geologists have launched a fresh assessment of rising water levels in Rift Valley lakes to establish whether geological changes beneath the earth’s surface are contributing to the phenomenon

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Government fails to stop Sh147.77 market construction case

The government has failed in its bid to stop a Sh147.77 million case over the construction of Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Markets within Nakuru County.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Gachagua: We will protect ourselves against goons

Gachagua spoke a day after goons allegedly attacked his convoy at Kaptembwo in Nakuru West Sub-County

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Nakuru County officials face jail for failing to pay Sh83m legal fees

The officials have until September 16 to ensure the Sh83.86 million debt, including interest and costs, is settled to avoid facing the court over the alleged disobedience.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Safaricom launches Pata More campaign to ease burden for traders

Safaricom has launched ‘Pata More’ in Rift Valley region to give its customers, especially small-scale traders value for money across its products and services.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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Egerton University students, staff differ over VC term extension

Kibwage has served for five years since October 5, 2021 and his term was to expire on October 4, 2026.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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Nakuru Muslim Association chair gets reprieve in defamation case

Nakuru Muslim Association’s (NAM) chair Faezz Nasher has gotten reprieve after the High Court stopped the social media publications of alleged defamatory statements against him.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago