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Julius Chepkwony

Mother to Brian Odhiambo confronts CS

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen was yesterday forced to cut short his speech following an interruption by the mother of missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo.

Mother to Brian Odhiambo confronts CS

Former governor found guilty in Sh50m tender scam

Former governor found guilty in Sh50m tender scam

Sh20m compensation for ex-officer in foiled 1982 coup

Sh20m compensation for ex-officer in foiled 1982 coup

Private power producers, State agency in Sh4.2b tender dispute

Private power producers, State agency in Sh4.2b tender dispute

In Pictures: Senator William Cheptumo's burial in Baringo

President Ruto, PCS Mudavadi, National Assembly, Senate Speakers Wetangula, Kingi among leaders present at late Baringo Senator William Cheptumo's burial in Tunoiwo, Baringo North.

In Pictures: Senator William Cheptumo's burial in Baringo

Court directs seven banks to pay firm over Sh1b owed by Moi University

The dispute between Vishva Builders and Moi University dates back to 1990 when the company was awarded a tender to construct the Faculty of Science Building.

Court directs seven banks to pay firm over Sh1b owed by Moi University

Audit: Shame of counties blowing millions on bogus projects, travel

The Auditor General has highlighted wastage of public funds by counties, raising questions whether taxpayers are getting value for their money.

Audit: Shame of counties blowing millions on bogus projects, travel

Shortage of staff and Kiems kits await new IEBC commissioners

A report by the Office of the Auditor General has exposed the extent of the IEBC’s operational failures.A leadership vacuum have thrown the electoral body into turmoil.

Shortage of staff and Kiems kits await new IEBC commissioners

Mystery surrounds death of legendary lions in Maasai Mara

The roaring of lions in the Maasai Mara could be a thing of the past if the continued killings of the lions is not stopped.

Mystery surrounds death of legendary lions in Maasai Mara

Court jails Kihika for six months over contempt

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has been ordered to pay a Sh2 million fine for disobeying a court order that stopped the disposal of toxic waste into the lake.

Court jails Kihika for six months over contempt

Baringo Senator William Cheptumo dies

Baringo Senator William Cheptumo is dead.

Baringo Senator William Cheptumo dies

KNEC's dilemma as activist files case challenging mid-year exams

KNEC, through lawyer Geoffrey Obura, has filed a preliminary objection in a suit brought by Nakuru-based doctor Magare Gikenyi.

KNEC's dilemma as activist files case challenging mid-year exams

Woman claims ex-Nakuru mayor was her father, wants estate share

Marion Wangui told court Joseck Thuo used to take care of her as she was his dependent. She alleged that her name is not in a contested Will filed in court.

Woman claims ex-Nakuru mayor was her father, wants estate share

Barchok arrested as audit reveals Sh1.4 billion graft scandal in Bomet

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok is accused of engaging in corruption, conflict of interest, and procurement irregularities.

Barchok arrested as audit reveals Sh1.4 billion graft scandal in Bomet

The late former Ainabkoi MP estate at the centre of a court battle

A gazette notice recognizing former Ainabkoi MP William Chepkut’s siblings and a son as administrators of his vast estate has been revoked.

The late former Ainabkoi MP estate at the centre of a court battle

Millions spent, little progress: The shame of Kenya's stalled stadiums

Stadium projects across the country are stalled and funds unaccounted for.A recent audit reveals millions paid to contractors who abandoned sites.

Millions spent, little progress: The shame of Kenya's stalled stadiums

Activist sues to stop mid-year KCSE exam series

A doctor in Nakuru has filed a lawsuit to stop the introduction of a mid-year series of KCSE exams for candidates who missed the exams for various reasons.

Activist sues to stop mid-year KCSE exam series

DCI wades into legal battle over ex-Nakuru mayor's Sh1b estate

Detectives investigating the case want to be supplied with copies of the contested Will for forensic investigations.

DCI wades into legal battle over ex-Nakuru mayor's Sh1b estate

Court bars man from property he sold to tycoon

Environment and Lands Court in Nakuru has barred Samuel Ikumbu from repossessing property he sold to a tycoon over unpaid balance.

By 2 months ago

Court bars man from property he sold to tycoon

Gideon Moi condemns abduction of government critics

Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi has called for an immediate end to the ongoing abductions targeting young people critical of the government.

By 2 months ago

Gideon Moi condemns abduction of government critics

CoB calls for fiscal discipline as public debt surges past set limit

The Controller of Budget Dr Margaret Nyakang’o has raised concern over ballooning public debt.

By 2 months ago

CoB calls for fiscal discipline as public debt surges past set limit

Embu roads authority casual workers lament over delayed pay

The workers-surveyors, levelers, and laboratory technicians supervised the construction of the Siakago-Kianjokoma-Kibugu Road in Embu County

By 3 months ago

Embu roads authority casual workers lament over delayed pay

Uproar over new administrative units as MP takes State to court

The establishment of new administrative units has received backlash, with various parties now seeking to have the Kenya Gazette notice quashed.

By 3 months ago

Uproar over new administrative units as MP takes State to court

Government starts process to resettle Eastern Mau residents

The government has announced plans to begin resettling residents of Eastern Mau after several years of wait.

By 3 months ago

Government starts process to resettle Eastern Mau residents

Our German benefactor turned abuser, sodomy victims tell court

Martin Herman is facing 14 criminal charges including defilement, sexual assault and trafficking. The victims were aged between 10 and 17 when they met the German.

By 3 months ago

Our German benefactor turned abuser, sodomy victims tell court

State's bid to revive Joshua Waiganjo 'fake cop' case flops

Waiganjo was cleared of impersonation charges in 2020. Judge Joe Omido, then Principal Magistrate said the prosecution’s case failed because it lacked sufficient evidence.

By 3 months ago

State's bid to revive Joshua Waiganjo 'fake cop' case flops

Trouble brews at Nakuru's Banita Scheme over list of land allottees

New claimants of land that had been allocated to other beneficiaries have emerged. The land was bought by Settlement Fund Trustee from the Majani Mingi Group of companies.

By 3 months ago

Trouble brews at Nakuru's Banita Scheme over list of land allottees

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.

By 4 months ago

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

Concern as AG stays away from War Memorial Hospital committee sessions

The Attorney General is yet to participate in the ongoing plans to have War Memorial Hospital re-opened, a court has heard.

By 4 months ago

Concern as AG stays away from War Memorial Hospital committee sessions

Gideon warns against underrating Gen Zs ability to transform Kenya

Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi has urged the youth to be at the forefront of advocating and pushing for change in the country.

By 4 months ago

Gideon warns against underrating Gen Zs ability to transform Kenya

Narok county adopts technology to secure Maasai Mara

Narok county government has invested in technology in efforts to protect wildlife and secure Maasai Mara National Reserve.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago

EACC halts auction of Sh300 million public land in Nakuru

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