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Julius Chepkwony

Surveyor blames military for failing to do due diligence on disputed land

A senior land official has blamed the Kenya Army for failing to conduct due diligence before taking possession of a disputed 250-acre parcel of land in Gilgil.

Surveyor blames military for failing to do due diligence on disputed land

Concern as AG stays away from War Memorial Hospital committee sessions

Concern as AG stays away from War Memorial Hospital committee sessions

Gideon warns against underrating Gen Zs ability to transform Kenya

Gideon warns against underrating Gen Zs ability to transform Kenya

Narok county adopts technology to secure Maasai Mara

Narok county adopts technology to secure Maasai Mara

Former banker leads the charge for women's health and empowerment

Working closely with the government, Wendo Sahar says she champions better health policies for women in rural areas.

Former banker leads the charge for women's health and empowerment

Gideon Moi to lead team observing Botswana elections

Gideon Moi will lead a team of five distinguished persons drawn from across the Commonwealth with expertise in politics, elections, media, and civil society.

Gideon Moi to lead team observing Botswana elections

Kanu wants Sh212 million power bill quashed

Independence party Kanu is seeking court orders to stop the sale of its iconic Nakuru building due to a Sh212 million electricity bill allegedly owed to Kenya Power.

Kanu wants Sh212 million power bill quashed

KANU Communications officer abducted

KANU communication officer Cornelius Ronoh allegedly abducted in Fedha, Embakasi last night, his whereabouts unknown, Party Communication Director Nyainda confirms.

KANU Communications officer abducted

Court summons officials over military, farmers land dispute

The Environment and Lands Court has summoned regional surveyor and the Lands Registrar Naivasha over land dispute between Rumuruti Farmers Company Limited and Kenya Army

Court summons officials over military, farmers land dispute

Land official casts doubt on 50-acre title deed roped in land tussle

The Chief Land Registrar has cast doubt on the authenticity of a title deed held by two individuals fighting over a 50-acre land with businessman Joshua Kulei.

Land official casts doubt on 50-acre title deed roped in land tussle

Chief disputes letter in land row, accuses assistant of forgery in court testimony

Ngata location chief has disputed claims he instructed one of his assistants to write a letter on his behalf touching on a disputed parcel of land under their jurisdiction.

Chief disputes letter in land row, accuses assistant of forgery in court testimony

Man sues Nakuru County for increasing medical fees at Level 4 and 5 hospitals

An activist has sued the County Government of Nakuru for allegedly increasing medical fees in Level Four and Five Hospitals.

Man sues Nakuru County for increasing medical fees at Level 4 and 5 hospitals

JSC, trader urge court to dismiss lawyer's libel case thrown out

A Nakuru businessman and the Judicial Service Commission have asked the High Court to dismiss defamation claims by a lawyer.

JSC, trader urge court to dismiss lawyer's libel case thrown out

Mau residents urge Attorney General to lift caveat on disputed land

Residents of Eastern Mau have asked the government to lift the caveat imposed on their land.

Mau residents urge Attorney General to lift caveat on disputed land

Bangbet in trademark dispute, says it has lost millions

A row over multi-million-shilling betting firm Bangbet’s trademark has landed in court.

By 2 months ago

Bangbet in trademark dispute, says it has lost millions

Government eyes 70 megawatts of power in Menengai

GDC Managing Director Paul Ngugi says in Menengai 35 megawatts of energy has already been produced and connected to the main grid

By 2 months ago

Government eyes 70 megawatts of power in Menengai

EACC halts auction of Sh300 million public land in Nakuru

The anti-graft agency Wednesday stopped the auction of prime public land that was allegedly grabbed by a private developer in Nakuru county.

By 2 months ago

EACC halts auction of Sh300 million public land in Nakuru

Residents question criteria used to identify Eldoret heroes

Even before the dust has settled, locals are now questioning the criteria used to identify the heroes.

By 3 months ago

Residents question criteria used to identify Eldoret heroes

Kenya Power to pay couple more than Sh50m for costly oversight

Kenya Power has been ordered to pay a couple more than Sh50 million as compensation for damages after a fire destroyed their property in Malindi.

By 3 months ago

Kenya Power to pay couple more than Sh50m for costly oversight

IDPs on disputed land stay put despite ruling

Victims of the 2007/2008 post-election violence continue to occupy a portion of a disputed 755-acre parcel of land in Nakuru County despite a court order.

By 3 months ago

IDPs on disputed land stay put despite ruling

Court bars Bomet governor from dismissing three CECs

The Employment and Labour in Kericho has issued conservatory orders suspending the removal from office of three Bomet County Executive Members.

By 3 months ago

Court bars Bomet governor from dismissing three CECs

Lands official, chief summoned as Kulei defends land papers

Omar Mohamed Omar and Patrick Maina Wakanda have sued Kulei, Chief Land Registrar, Attorney General and Sian Enterprises Ltd.

By 3 months ago

Lands official, chief summoned as Kulei defends land papers

Man at pains to explain how he bought Sh350m ADC land at age 21

Omar Mohamed Omar told the court that he acquired the 20.24-hectare parcel of land in Ngata a year after completing his secondary school education.

By 3 months ago

Man at pains to explain how he bought Sh350m ADC land at age 21

Audit exposes massive financial irregularities in Nakuru County

The Auditor General report questions the use of over Sh6.9 billion on employees’ compensation as analysis also finds that staff were employed without following recruitment plans.

By 3 months ago

Audit exposes massive financial irregularities in Nakuru County

Goons chase away War Memorial Hospital staff

Members of staff attempted to regain access to the Nakuru War Memorial hospital but were chased away by a group of rowdy youth who vowed never to allow them back.

By 3 months ago

Goons chase away War Memorial Hospital staff

County, police pushed to the corner over raging War Memorial Hospital dispute

The County Government, in their application to have an interim injunction against the hospital management was dismissed.

By 3 months ago

County, police pushed to the corner over raging War Memorial Hospital dispute

Ford Foundation has funded 205 organisations and State agencies

First Lady Rachel Ruto’s Joyful Women Organisation (Joywo) among at least 205 NGOs in Kenya that have benefitted from Ford Foundation grants accused of funding anti-government protests.

By 3 months ago

Ford Foundation has funded 205 organisations and State agencies

Tiaty residents freeze operations at GDC, push for compensation

Residents said local leaders, led by MP William Kamket, have failed to follow up and have their issues addressed.

By 4 months ago

Tiaty residents freeze operations at GDC, push for compensation

'Mara Heist' haunts university as sacked officials seek Sh84m

The decision by Maasai Mara University to sack top officials linked to the alleged misappropriation of over Sh177 million in the Maasai Mara has come back to haunt it.

By 4 months ago

'Mara Heist' haunts university as sacked officials seek Sh84m

Kalro risks losing Sh18.2 billion land over lack of title deeds

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) risks losing Sh18.2 billion land to illegal settlers, a recent audit has revealed.

By 4 months ago

Kalro risks losing Sh18.2 billion land over lack of title deeds

Mandatory death sentence on robbery with violence constitutional

The mandatory death sentence imposed on robbery with violence suspects is constitutional, the Court of Appeal in Kisumu has maintained.

By 4 months ago

Mandatory death sentence on robbery with violence constitutional

John Chebochok stares at legal hurdle as organisations file case

In the suit, five non-profit-making organisations want the court to declare that John Chebochok is unfit to hold office and that he is ineligible to hold any public office.

By 4 months ago

John Chebochok stares at legal hurdle as organisations file case

German in property row casts doubt on tribunal probing judge

Heerdes petitioned the Judicial Service Commission for removal of judge Mohammed Kullow.

By 4 months ago

German in property row casts doubt on tribunal probing judge

Saving the Mau: Landmark ruling that boosted conservation

Encroachments leading to destruction have been reported in various forests as people seek more land for farming and settlement resulting in forced evictions.

By 4 months ago

Saving the Mau: Landmark ruling that boosted conservation

Ex-military man Koitaba eulogised as selfless, honest

Koitaba, who died on June 27 after suffering a heart attack, was eulogised as a selfless man. He resigned from the military on June 3, 1976.

By 4 months ago

Ex-military man Koitaba eulogised as selfless, honest

Gideon Moi calls for crackdown on protest goons

The gangs, noted Gideon Moi, engaged in looting, vandalizing property, and stealing from individuals.

By 4 months ago

Gideon Moi calls for crackdown on protest goons

Eastern Mau residents protest State's decision to ban grazing

Residents living adjacent to the Mau water tower have protested the decision by the government to ban grazing of livestock in the forest.

By 5 months ago

Eastern Mau residents protest State's decision to ban grazing

State officials burn Sh12b on domestic travel

Last year, the government suspended non-essential foreign travel to ensure fiscal prudence.

By 5 months ago

State officials burn Sh12b on domestic travel

45 counties defy law that limits expenditure on workers' wages

Baringo and Garissa are among the biggest spenders on employee compensation.

By 5 months ago

45 counties defy law that limits expenditure on workers' wages

Lawyer blames police for assaults by road users

Cases of road users confronting traffic police officers continue to be reported raising concern over the persistent bad blood.

By 5 months ago

Lawyer blames police for assaults by road users

Dilemma of community displaced by bandits, exiled by government

The government gazetted 33,000 acres as government land, rendering them permanently homeless.

By 5 months ago

Dilemma of community displaced by bandits, exiled by government

Four shot as KWS officers pursue people fishing in Lake Nakuru

The incident occurred during a crackdown on alleged illegal fishing in Lake Nakuru.

By 5 months ago

Four shot as KWS officers pursue people fishing in Lake Nakuru

Senator Omtatah, advocate Matindi want court to stop Finance Bill debate

The duo said the Bill has been prematurely introduced, lacks an approved fiscal framework and should MPs proceed and pass the tax proposals Kenyans would be affected

By 5 months ago

Senator Omtatah, advocate Matindi want court to stop Finance Bill debate

Cost of Itare dam project increases to Sh40 billion

Initially, the dam whose construction was launched in 2016, was to cost Sh35 billion.

By 6 months ago

Cost of Itare dam project increases to Sh40 billion

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