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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.
By 10 days 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 11 days 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 16 days 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 16 days 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 20 days 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 20 days 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 22 days 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 25 days 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 25 days 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 25 days 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 30 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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
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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.
By 2 months ago
Kabu gets orders to stop Sarah from slurring him
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.
By 2 months ago
War Memorial Hospital directors concerned over delays in hearing fraud case
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.
By 2 months ago
Officers sued for killing protester to remain in cell
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.
By 2 months ago
Missing Belgian widow's estate not safe, court told
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.
By 2 months ago
Court okays auctioneers to break into MP Kihara's home over Sh7.5M debt
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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.
By 2 months ago
Early political campaigns illegal, court now declares
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.
By 2 months ago
Ten policemen in custody after protest left one dead
'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.
By 2 months ago
'Mlika mwizi': Ruto's security advisor entices Ukambani with high mast lights
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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.
By 2 months ago
State says Lord Hugh Delamere surrendered 10,000 acres to resettle squatters
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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.
By 2 months ago
Widows, son of late MP decline executor role in Sh1b estate row
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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.
By 2 months ago
Inside struggling Kenya state-owned companies, entities
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.
By 2 months ago
Governor Bii disowned overseas study programme at some point, court told
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.
By 2 months ago
Full in-tray for Samboja, new Pyrethrum Processing Company chair
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.
By 2 months ago
State ordered to keep off Delamere land
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