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 Daniel Chege 11 days ago

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 Daniel Chege 11 days ago

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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 Daniel Chege 12 days ago

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.

By Daniel Chege 23 days ago

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.

By Daniel Chege 26 days ago

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.

By Daniel Chege 28 days ago

Digital truck helping innovate rural areas to bridge digital divide

Digital truck helping transform rural communities and narrowing the digital divide

By Daniel Chege 28 days ago

Mother of missing Nakuru fisherman accuses KWS interfering in case

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

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Kihika returns from US amid Nakuru health care breakdown

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika went to the US last year to deliver her twins, sparking outrage over her administration's neglect of the health sector.

By Daniel Chege and Hilda Otieno 1 month ago

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.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Witness admits he got extra refund in Sh1.1b Mandago case

A witness lined up to testify in the Sh1.1B Canada and Finland education programme case has admitted that he was refunded extra money.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

CS Murkomen on the spot over Ruto 2027 win remark

Politician Peter Mbae has criticized Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for his statement suggesting that Ruto is guaranteed to retain his seat in the upcoming election.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Bishop Oseso urges the state to exercise tolerance

Nakuru Catholic Bishop Cleophas Oseso has urged Kenyan leaders to show greater tolerance towards their citizens as Easter celebrations approach.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Respect Kenyans' right to speak freely, State told on Palm Sunday

Christians across the globe marked Palm Sunday with clergy in Kenya calling on the government to uphold citizens' rights to freedom of expression.

By Flavier Momanyi and Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Hurt journalists recount brutal moments at the hands of police

Reporters on live TV streams scampered for their safety as they choked on tear gas. Others dived into the nearby water drainages.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival

Vitengeni Baptist School from Kilifi and Nairobi's Highway Secondary School presentations offer solutions to the vices.

By Josphat Thiongo, Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Activist sues National Assembly clerk for rejecting Wetang'ula censure petition

An activist has filed a lawsuit against the Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge for failing to accept his petition seeking the censure of Speaker Moses Wetang'ula.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Emotional sendoff for six family members killed in an accident

The family, staring at portraits displayed on each of the caskets, was overcome with disbelief, shock and tears. Leaders, friends and residents gathered to pay their last respects.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Nakuru residents push for suspension of County Government

A section of Nakuru residents have begun collecting signatures in a bid to have President William Ruto suspend the County Government of Nakuru.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

State mulls policy to encourage saving culture among Kenyans

Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said Kenyans have developed a habit of dependence on their children for sustenance, once they grow old

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Where is Brian Odhiambo? Family desperate for answers in fisherman's mysterious case

The mobile phone trend has been the same for Okello since January 18, when Odhiambo, a fisherman, disappeared mysteriously.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

'I am fully in charge', DG Kones says over Kihika's absence

While insisting that there is no leadership vacuum at the county, Kones dismissed the claims that Kihika's absence has adversely affected service delivery.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Kihika's absence splits MCAs as impeachment talks gain momentum

Calls to impeach Governor Susan Kihika due to her prolonged absence from office have sparked behind-the-scenes disputes among Nakuru MCAS.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

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Missing governor keeps Nakuru on unending edge

Nakuru residents have petitioned the County Assembly to summon Governor Susan Kihika to publicly disclose where she has been and why she has been missing crucial events.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Drama in court after county lands executive fumbles over jurisdiction

The competence of a senior executive at the Nakuru County Government was cast in doubt when he struggled to explain basic facts under his docket in court.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Nakuru CEC in a spot over little knowledge of his docket

A senior official at the County Government of Nakuru was put to task on his understanding and knowledge about land ownership in the region when he appeared in court to testify.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Mau Mau veteran allowed to evict squatters from his Njoro land

Mau Mau veteran Kamanga Mukonyoro and some 722 descendants have finally obtained a decree allowing them to evict 200 squatters from a 100-acre land in Njoro, Nakuru County.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Bullet ends life of boy who aspired to join police service

A Form Three student's dream of becoming a police officer, like his grandfather, was shattered on March 14, after he was shot dead during protests in Elburgon Town.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Win for three widows as court partially shares Kihika's estate

Three out of eight widows of the late maverick politician Kihika Kimani have won big after the High Court partially distributed his estate on Friday.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Brian Odhiambo's family arrested during protests

The family of missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo, 31, were on Saturday morning, briefly arrested by the police during a protest.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Court remands five over Richard Otieno murder

Five suspects, who appeared before a Nakuru court charged with the murder of Molo civil rights activist Richard Otieno, will remain in custody after denying the charges.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Student forgives those behind Sh1.1b overseas education scandal

Despite his parents paying Sh1.292 million for his education abroad, Abel Kiprotich told Nakuru Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege that he has moved on.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

How Uasin Gishu's Sh1.1 billion Finland-Canada education plan fell apart

Initially, Kurgat, who testified before Nakuru Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege, denied any involvement in the programme.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

EACC arrests former MCA, two suspects for impersonation

EACC has arrested three people alleged to have impersonated its investigators and extorted money from senior government officials.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Niece, late aunt clash over shared husband's Sh100 million wealth

Wanjiku through her lawyer, disputed the claim that Nyambura had a daughter who was supposed to substitute for her in the succession dispute that has been in court since 2001.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago