Storm over Arabal school as ombudsman seek answers over demolition and eviction by KFS

A storm is brewing in Baringo County after the Office of the Ombudsman stepped in over a controversial night raid, alleged harassment of residents, and a bitter land dispute

By Julius Chepkwony 10 days ago

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From divorce to criminal trials: American woman's long legal battle in Kenyan courts

The 74-year-old American investor has spent years fighting legal battles in Kenya, from divorce and company wrangles to criminal charges.

By Julius Chepkwony 17 days ago

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How Kihika's family firm acquired Kenya Railways land

The acquisition of a prime parcel of land next to the State House, Nakuru, by a firm linked to Governor Susan Kihika’s family is at the centre of a political and legal storm.

By Julius Chepkwony 20 days ago

Kihika sues Senator Karanja over Nakuru hotel construction claims

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Senator Tabitha Karanja's rivalry has escalated into a court battle after the governor filed a defamation suit over remarks linking her to a mega hotel project.

By Julius Chepkwony 26 days ago

Athletes lose bid to stop doping ban, court sends case to tribunal

The High Court in Nakuru has dismissed an application by two Kenyan long-distance runners seeking to block sanctions imposed on them by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) over doping allegations.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Ministry of Lands reveals why settlement of Eastern Mau residents stalled

The Ministry of Lands has cited logistical, financial and operational hurdles for delaying the implementation of a court-ordered settlement of residents in six schemes within the Eastern Mau Forest.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

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Deadly scholarship: How 25-year-old was lured to serve in Russian military

In 2023, Kevin Njehia told his father he was applying for a scholarship in Russia which required mandatory military service for between six and twelve months.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Sh10b lost annually in water leakages, reveals CS

The government loses at least Sh10 billion annually due to water lost through leakages, illegal abstractions, and poorly executed infrastructure projects.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Over 18, 000 survive eviction as court declares forest gazettement illegal

The Environment and Land Court has stopped the government from evicting members of the Endorois community from their ancestral land in Baringo County.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Prisons boss to pay man Sh10m after land battle

A Nakuru businessman has finally won a long-running land dispute against the Kenya Prisons Service, with the court awarding him Sh10 million in damages for trespass.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Governor Kihika sued over renewal of County Board CEO's contract

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, the County Government and the County Public Service Board have been sued over the alleged unconstitutional renewal of the board CEO's contract.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

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Mediheal loses bid to stop sale of hospital equipment

The dispute arose after NCBA Bank, through Philips International Auctioneers, moved to proclaim and attach hospital equipment over alleged financial obligations owed by Mediheal.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

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Family loses home after Appeal court backs husband's secret sale

The Court of Appeal ruled that a man who secretly sold the family home to a company had full legal authority to do so, despite his wife having lived there for years.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

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State skips Mau residents' case on resettlement

MCA filed petition on behalf of 40,000 settlers in 2020 over the settlement progress.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Court declares abducted man dead after years of search by family

Kuni Halanka disappeared on the evening of February 7, 2022, shortly after boarding a taxi outside Weston Hotel on Lang’ata Road in Nairobi.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

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Blood, courts and a Sh5b prize: Inside the Koinange-Mpoe land war

The dispute over 4,296-acre Muthera Farm has played out in civil and criminal courts for decades.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

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ICPAK questions Sh34 Safaricom share price in State divestiture plan

ICPAK has raised concerns over the government’s plan to sell a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom at Sh34 per share, questioning the valuation methodology and long-term fiscal impact.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Man stripped of Nakuru property sold by impersonator of dead owner

Jamlick Muriuki Ngaari believed he had finally secured a piece of land in Nakuru’s fast-growing Naka area.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

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Bring it on, Nakuru Senator dares Kihika to sue her over hotel claims

Senator Tabitha Karanja said no amount of threats would deter her from what she described as her constitutional duty to hold the county government to account.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Court bars public entities from hiring external lawyers

The case was filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, Nakuru-based surgeon Dr Magare Gikenyi, and five others.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

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Inside 16-year battle for St Mary's hospital handled by over 10 judges

What began as a mission to provide healthcare to the poor has morphed into a bitter, protracted legal battle involving property titles, corporate control, religious vows, and clashing egos.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

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School loses appeal in minor's death case, ordered to pay Sh2.1m

The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the trial court that found Gilgil Hills Academy liable for the death of a pupil in July 2008.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

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Hospital gives preterm babies a second chance

For mothers who give birth to premature babies, what should be a moment of joy is often overshadowed by fear and uncertainty.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

JSC clinches top honour at this year's FiRe awards

Judicial Service Commission has been crowned the overall winner in this year’s Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards under the Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices category.

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Residents demand closure of popular nightclub in Nakuru

Residents of the posh Milimani Estate in Nakuru City have filed a suit at the Environment and Lands Court seeking the closure an entertainment joint within the area.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Court summons CS, PSs as settlement of families in Eastern Mau stalls

The High Court in Nakuru has summoned three senior government officials to give an update on the implementation of a judgment on settlement schemes in the Eastern Mau Forest.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

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Gideon Moi out, but UDA faces tough fight in race

President Ruto has publicly defended Gideon’s decision, revealing that he personally initiated the talks that led to the truce.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

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DNA test ordered to identify heirs in late Prof George Eshiwani's estate row

This ruling follows an earlier order issued on December 3, 2024, which required that the DNA tests be conducted within 45 days.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Kabarak University, NCBA partner to boost growth of SMEs

Prof Kiplagat noted that the partnership directly supports Kenya’s development agenda by strengthening SMEs.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Alarm as logging ban lifted in Mau Forest

Green Belt Movement and Greenpeace Africa have called for an immediate suspension of tree harvesting in the Mau Forest Complex, citing violations of environmental laws.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

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Ndonga Farm not yet available for IDPs despite Ruto's directive

President Ruto promised that the more than 900 families would each receive Sh20,000 from the government as they move to the farm to start life afresh.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

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Judge gives Lands office seven days to file Banita land report

The Office of Land Adjudication and Settlement has seven days to prepare and file in court a report on the settlement of a 14,000-acre land dispute that has dragged on for over two decades.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Five-decade wait ends as Kiptagwanyi residents get land titles

The long and painful wait for land ownership documents by residents of Kiptagwanyi, in Gilgil, Nakuru County, has finally come to an end.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Pain of Maasai Mara University ex-worker pursuing pay for years

For more than five years, a former driver at Maasai Mara University has lived through frustration and humiliation — all while chasing his salary and justice.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Ruto promises more roads for Nakuru, eyes Sh1.5 trillion development plan

Ruto stated that the government requires approximately Sh1.5 trillion to construct new roads nationwide.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

An employee cannot resign to escape disciplinary action, appellate court rules

The Court of Appeal has ruled that an employee cannot avoid disciplinary action by resigning or purporting to retire after being accused of misconduct.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

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Mystery of man at the centre of Nakuru's prime property dispute

Kennedy Bosire, features prominently in court and DCI files as the purported owner of the property at the heart of a long-running ownership battle involving a lawyer and other individuals.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Lands PS summoned over 14,000-acre land dispute

Lands Principal Secretary Nixon Korir has been summoned by a Nakuru court to provide a report on the settlement of a 14,000-acre land dispute that has dragged on for over two decades.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

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Inside Ruto's soft landing in Kabarak

In a bold political pivot, Ruto and Moi bury the hatchet and pledge to pull Kenya out of the third world. The alliance signals a shift in Rift Valley politics, but not without internal party friction.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

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Kanu's Gideon Moi withdraws from Baringo Senate race

Kanu party National Chairman Gideon Moi was expected to present his nomination papers to the IEBC on Thursday for the Baringo senatorship but withdrew from the race.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago