War Memorial hospital land fraud case delayed again

The hospital directors raised concerns over numerous previous delays in the case, saying the trial was intentionally being stalled.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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How fault-lines are posing dangers in Rift Valley infrastructure

They want the government to integrate Geo-hazard risk zones into the region's longitudinal and land use plans.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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Revealed: Brian Odhiambo's final, brutal moments

A witness has told a Nakuru court that Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers assaulted and injured at least six fishermen on the day Brian Odhiambo allegedly disappeared while in their custody.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

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KWS rangers may have killed missing fisherman, witness tells court

Fisherman says a KWS ranger gestured that Brian Odhiambo was dead. Protected witness says rangers drove off with Odhiambo into the bush.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Activist wants citizen-driven mechanism for removal of President, Governors

In the petition dated September 1, Omusundi says the current mechanism, which solely depends on Parliament and County Assemblies may be compromised.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Brian Odhiambo allegedly beaten, loaded into KWS Land Cruiser, court hears

Odhiambo went missing in January 2025 after he was allegedly arrested by KWS rangers at Lake Nakuru while illegally fishing.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

How one woman's struggle for her father's land moved Kenyans abroad to act

Ms Njenga describes herself as a betrayed daughter who turned out to be a national voice for women's inheritance justice.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Government imposes curfew in Njoro after tribal clashes leave one dead

Tensions rose after protests over power outage sparked violence, torching homes and displacing hundreds of residents.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

'I don't care'! Victim of Sh1 billion Finland scandal erupts in court

Christopher Rotich called Mandago and his co-accused thieves. He got more frustrated as the defence lawyer asked him questions.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Sh1.1b overseas fees scandal hits students

Koros said he deposited Sh650,000 on October 26, 2022, to facilitate his daughter's studies in Canada.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Inside families property disputes passed on among generations

Estates worth billions of shillings are left lying in limbo, tied up in courtrooms as children, stepmothers, in-laws, and even strangers clash over control.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

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How Uasin Gishu student lost Sh650,000 in collapsed Canada study scheme

Brian Kipchumba testified yesterday against Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and county officials Meshack Rono and Joshua Lelei.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Witness wants Bii summoned in Sh1.1b Canada education plan case

A witness in the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada education programme scandal case has asked the court to summon Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

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War Memorial woes: Despite eight court orders, hospital still closed

There is a sense of nostalgia and regret among Nakuru residents after the closure of the War Memorial Hospital, now turning into a ghost facility after serving the community for over 50 years.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

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Women's ownership row over cows takes new twist after DNA test, death of one

Two women's efforts to resolve a dispute over who owns two Friesian cows have hit a dead end, after one of the cows died.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Women disagree on ownership of unique cows subjected to DNA test

Ann Cherotich and Gloria Kandie have been in dispute over who owned Ruma and Lelgina, two cows that were uniquely subjected to a DNA test to prove ownership in August 2020.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Parents of doctor killed in Amref plane crash cry for State's help

The government has remained silent as parents of a doctor who died in the Amref plane crash cry for help to bury their son.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Court halts operations of Ruto anti-corruption team

High Court issues conservatory orders halting operation and implementation of President Ruto's multi-agency anti-graft team, in case filed by Dr Magare Gikenyi and three others.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Activist complains to EPRA over 'unfair' tokens charges

Nakuru civil rights activist Laban Omusundi has written a complaint to EPRA over the alleged unjust charging of electricity users.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Law firm quits representing Nakuru senator in dispute with former employees

Kamau Ngigi and Company Advocates states that it ceases to act for the Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja, over her lack of interest in the case before the Parliamentary Service Commission.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Court Stops Moi Teachers College Students' Move to Talai School

The relocation was to pave the way for the construction of Kabarnet University.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Uasin Gishu Assembly committee faulted over shoddy Sh1.1M foreign trip probe

The Uasin Gishu County Assembly committee tasked with probing the Finland Education Programme saga has been put to task for alleged shoddy and biased investigations.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Over 20 families face eviction from Subukia land

The Environment and Land Court has ordered the eviction of more than 20 families from a 45-acre parcel within the Subukia Settlement Scheme, which they have occupied for over 25 years.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

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'I was lured in': Survivor shares story of Indian sex slavery ring

Vulnerable youths are smuggled across borders into brothels and cyber-scam compounds.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Kenya Kwanza lead Sh20M handout drive for Ruto's second term

As the country gears up for the 2027 General Election, Kenya Kwanza politicians have intensified campaigns for Ruto's re-election, disbursing more than Sh20 millionin Nakuru.

By Daniel Chege and Kennedy Gachuhi 2 months ago

Lobby launches accountability mobile application for citizen oversight

The Centre for Transformational Leadership has launched a mobile app designed to promote transparency, participatory governance, and public accountability.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

Rights groups sue state over detention of peaceful protesters

The organisations want the court to bar the government, through its security agencies, from making further arrests or prosecuting the protesters.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Over 30 percent of students to drop out of school if capitation is slashed

According to the association, thousands of parents rely on this capitation, and the planned reduction spells disaster for the education sector.

By Daniel Chege, Antony Gitonga 3 months ago

Court orders bank to provide account statements of missing Belgian widow

The High Court has ordered the manager of Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) to provide bank statements of missing Belgian widow Dysseleer Mireille.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

GDC on the spot over allegations of 'oppressive' labour practices

The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is facing allegations of unconstitutional, unlawful, discriminatory, and unfair labour practices.

By Daniel Chege and Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Duale bans bed sharing in public hospitals under new health reforms

Duale also mentioned that over 1,058 facilities that defaulted on regulations had been closed.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Nakuru Girls High School closed indefinitely after student unrest

Nakuru Girls High School has been closed indefinitely, and students sent home after they destroyed end-of-term examination papers for all classes.

By Daniel Chege and Ann Njoroge 3 months ago

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Heirs at war: Kihika Kimani's widows, children clash over Sh600 million legacy

On March 14, three out of eight houses of the late Kihika won big with the court allocating them and their 23 children majority shares.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Rangers charged with fisherman's abduction still on duty, court told

In defence, Koech said that interdicting them would have a serious repercussion if the six are cleared of the abduction charge.

By Daniel Chege and Ann Njeri 3 months ago

Government still withholding critical information to public, report shows

A report by Katiba Institute and complaints raised by human rights activists group show that the government is still withholding critical information requested by the public.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Land court saves KIE estates from misuse

Ombwayo alternatively ruled that Ms Kiprono would be imprisoned for one month if she failed to pay the fine.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Prosecution lines up four witnesses against officer in fatal shooting incident

The prosecution has lined up at least four key witnesses to testify against a police officer, accused of shooting a civilian dead in London Estate, Nakuru County, on June 9, 2025.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

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KWS rangers linked to missing fisherman

Kenya Wildlife Service officers on Monday described a suspect they arrested on January 18 whose appearance and circumstances match that of missing Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

CS Kagwe calls for protection of ASK showgrounds

According to Kagwe, the showgrounds serve as platforms for exhibitions, networking, and showcasing new products and technologies in the country.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago

Fisherman's abduction case postponed due to Saba Saba protest

A court in Nakuru has deferred an abduction case facing six KWS rangers until next week, following tension over nationwide Saba Saba protest.

By Daniel Chege 3 months ago