Nakuru Governor Kihika clarifies she is on maternity leave
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has clarified that she is on maternity leave after social media erupted about her whereabouts in the past three months.
By Daniel Chege 19 days ago
Nakuru Governor Kihika clarifies she is on maternity leave
County struggles to defend its interest in War Memorial hospital land
Nakuru County through its Secretary Samuel Mwaura struggled to explain its interest on a 25-acre land on which the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital stands.
By Daniel Chege 20 days ago
County struggles to defend its interest in War Memorial hospital land
Language of love in a text sets man free after six years of murder trial
An sms provided by the prosecution was actually the opposite of what it claimed.Courts however determined the two were lovebirds until the day she died
By Daniel Chege 21 days ago
Language of love in a text sets man free after six years of murder trial
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Nakuru County: Why we declined to renew War Memorial's hospital lease
Nakuru County has outlined the reasons why it declined to renew the Certificate of Lease for a 25-acre plot of land in Milimani Estate, where War Memorial Hospital is located.
By Daniel Chege 22 days ago
Nakuru County: Why we declined to renew War Memorial's hospital lease
Academic giants flop as sub county schools shine in Rift Valley
For the third year in a row, Langa Langa Mixed Day Secondary School, a sub county school in Nakuru produced impressive results.
By Daniel Chege and Kiprono Kurgat 25 days ago
Academic giants flop as sub county schools shine in Rift Valley
Family's torment over two sons who went missing
A family whose two sons have been missing for the last two years says they have been in "constant torment".
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Family's torment over two sons who went missing
EACC arrests nine traffic officers for taking bribes
The Ethics and Anticorruption Commission has arrested nine traffic police officers caught extorting money from motorists in Nakuru, Kajiado and Kisii.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
EACC arrests nine traffic officers for taking bribes
Fireworks, prayers, and merry-making as Kenyans usher in 2025
Residents of South Rift counties ushered in the New Year with fireworks, prayers and merry-making.
By Daniel Chege, Ben Ahenda and Michael Saitoti 1 month ago
Fireworks, prayers, and merry-making as Kenyans usher in 2025
Man, lover detained for 21 days in murder probe
A man and his lover, suspected to have allegedly murdered and hid the body of Tabitha Wambui on Christmas day, have been detained for 21 days.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Man, lover detained for 21 days in murder probe
Traffic jams, deaths take merry out of Christmas in South Rift
The festive mood in South Rift region, was marred by the deaths of three people in Ndege Ndimu, Bahati Sub-County, after consuming illicit alcohol.
By Daniel Chege and Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago
Traffic jams, deaths take merry out of Christmas in South Rift
Reopening of War Memorial Hospital stalls over Sh2.3 million bill
The reopening of War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru has stalled over Sh2.3 million electricity and water bills.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Reopening of War Memorial Hospital stalls over Sh2.3 million bill
Woman in tycoon's succession case forged birth certificates, court told
A woman claiming to be one of the widows of businessman Washington Olweny forged birth certificates of her four children, a court was told.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Woman in tycoon's succession case forged birth certificates, court told
Court delays ruling on Mau Mau descendants, squatters land row
The Environment and Land Court has delayed the ruling on land dispute pitting ex-freedom fighter Kamanga Mukonyoro against some 200 Njoro Golf Club squatters.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Court delays ruling on Mau Mau descendants, squatters land row
Athletics star Lucy Kabuu seeks jail term for ex-husband over contempt
Ex-marathoner Lucy Kabuu claims Maina sold matrimonial property against a court order. Court will decide on the property dispute and rent arrears on January 28, 2028.
By Daniel Chege 1 month ago
Athletics star Lucy Kabuu seeks jail term for ex-husband over contempt
'Flying egg' at Nakuru County Assembly as new Majority Leader is installed
There was drama today at the Nakuru County Assembly as Ward representatives installed Kiringet MCA William Mutai as the new Majority Leader.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
'Flying egg' at Nakuru County Assembly as new Majority Leader is installed
Courts orders IEBC and State to place beacons in all 47 counties
The High Court has ordered the Independent, Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the government to erect visible beacons demarcating boundaries of all 47 counties.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Courts orders IEBC and State to place beacons in all 47 counties
Residents of Banita to get titles as decades-old disputes are resolved
The Department of Lands and Physical Planning, along with the Ministry of Interior, will verify the list of residents in the 17 villages in Banita, Rongai constituency, before issuing title deeds.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Residents of Banita to get titles as decades-old disputes are resolved
Senate clerk seeks to halt case against Keroche
The Clerk of the Senate Jeremiah Nyegenye has applied to the High Court, seeking orders to stop court proceedings against Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja Keroche.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Senate clerk seeks to halt case against Keroche
Inside Sh1.5bn project to revamp Nakuru's informal settlements
Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Projects has started to regenerate slums. Private developers invest in flats as roads, sewer systems, and security improve.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Inside Sh1.5bn project to revamp Nakuru's informal settlements
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How Maina Njenga's firearms, drugs case collapsed
A Nakuru court has allowed the Director of Public Prosecutions to withdraw charges against former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga and 11 co-accused.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
How Maina Njenga's firearms, drugs case collapsed
Belio urges vigilance in schools after fatal stabbing of candidate
Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang has called for heightened vigilance in schools after a KCSE candidate was fatally stabbed at Shiners Boys High School in Nakuru on Saturday night.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Belio urges vigilance in schools after fatal stabbing of candidate
House appoints panel to solve dispute between senator Keroche, staff
Parliament has appointed three member panel to hear an employment dispute between Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja and 17 former staff.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
House appoints panel to solve dispute between senator Keroche, staff
Nakuru senator embroiled in employment dispute with 17 staff
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has appointed three Members of Parliament to hear an employment dispute between Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja and 17 of her employees.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Nakuru senator embroiled in employment dispute with 17 staff
Activists want Senator Keroche's accounts frozen over alleged funds misuse
The High Court gave Senator Keroche six days to respond to a petition seeking to have her bank accounts frozen over allegations of misuse of Sh8.3 million.
By Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Activists want Senator Keroche's accounts frozen over alleged funds misuse
Granny, niece battle for their husband's property
A widow has returned to the High Court in Nakuru seeking orders to control a borehole business belonging to her husband Joseph Leitmann, a German tycoon.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Granny, niece battle for their husband's property
My ex-husband didn't give a coin for Sh70m property, says athlete
Lucy Kabuu alleges ex-husband Jeremiah Maina unjustly claiming half of the estate. Court proceedings reveal tensions over cash management in the couple's troubled marriage.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
My ex-husband didn't give a coin for Sh70m property, says athlete
Azimio ordered to elect new IEBC nominee
Justice Janet Mulwa directed Azimio to conduct the elections within 48 hours, in compliance with provisions of the IEBC (Amendment) Act 2024.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Azimio ordered to elect new IEBC nominee
Over 60 acres of land 'missing' in Kibowen's succession, court told
Sixty-six acres of land forming the estate of late politician Kibowen Komen cannot be accounted for.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Over 60 acres of land 'missing' in Kibowen's succession, court told
War Memorial Hospital set to reopen after appointment of committee
A five-member committee is now in place to reopen the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital as ordered by the Court of Appeal on October 1.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
War Memorial Hospital set to reopen after appointment of committee
Court halts eviction of 421 families from disputed land
The Court of Appeal has temporarily blocked eviction of 421 families from a 63-acre land in Pipeline Estate on the outskirts of Nakuru City.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Court halts eviction of 421 families from disputed land
Reprieve for Mandago as DCI now seeks to withdraw Sh1 billion case
The DCI has recommended the withdrawal of the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada Education Programme Scandal case facing Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and two county officials.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Reprieve for Mandago as DCI now seeks to withdraw Sh1 billion case
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Inside Nakuru project to mend broken police, Gen-Z relations
Led by Midrift Human Rights Network, the organisers say that the animosity between the police and the Gen Zs will make officers accountability impossible.
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Inside Nakuru project to mend broken police, Gen-Z relations
Court delays opening of War Memorial Hospital
The Court of Appeal through its Deputy Registrar, has delayed the reopening of the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital for three more days
By Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Court delays opening of War Memorial Hospital
Mourners heckle Kenya Kwanza MPs over Gachagua ouster
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika was forced to speak in her mother tongue in an attempt to calm the heckling mourners.
By Julius Chepkwony and Daniel Chege 3 months ago
Mourners heckle Kenya Kwanza MPs over Gachagua ouster
Court orders War Memorial Hospital reopened with conditions
The hospital registered under private management is on a 25-acre piece of land in Milimani Estate within Nakuru and borders a public hospital, State House and a helipad.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Court orders War Memorial Hospital reopened with conditions
Court orders government to settle 45,000 residents of Eastern Mau
The Environment and Land Court has ordered the government to settle over 45,000 residents of Eastern Mau in the six settlement schemes within Nakuru County.
By Daniel Chege and Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago
Court orders government to settle 45,000 residents of Eastern Mau
Court of appeal orders reopening of War Memorial Hospital
The Court of Appeal has ordered the re-opening of the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital, nine months after its closure on January 23, 2024.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Court of appeal orders reopening of War Memorial Hospital
Judge orders public school to vacate land in 45 days
Justice Mary Oundo has ordered St Michael's Primary School to surrender the land located in Bomet town, to Bomet Technical Institute Limited.
By Daniel Chege and Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago
Judge orders public school to vacate land in 45 days
Taskforce on Ogiek resettlement illegal, court rules
The taskforce created to implement the ruling of African Court on Human People's Rights regarding the resettlement of over 35,000 Ogiek communities is illegal, the court has ruled.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Taskforce on Ogiek resettlement illegal, court rules
Why Kihika's succession case has dragged on for 20 years
Kihika Kimani's estate, estimated to be worth Sh600m, will be shared between eight widows, 41 children and grandchildren.
By Daniel Chege 4 months ago
Why Kihika's succession case has dragged on for 20 years