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Daniel Chege

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.

CS Murkomen on the spot over Ruto 2027 win remark

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

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

Bishop Oseso urges the state to exercise tolerance

Bishop Oseso urges the state to exercise tolerance

Hurt journalists recount brutal moments at the hands of police

Hurt journalists recount brutal moments at the hands of police

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.

Graft, censorship take centre stage at drama festival

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.

Emotional sendoff for six family members killed in an accident

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.

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

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.

Nakuru residents push for suspension of County Government

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

State mulls policy to encourage saving culture among Kenyans

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.

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

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.

Kihika's absence splits MCAs as impeachment talks gain momentum

'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.

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

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.

Missing governor keeps Nakuru on unending edge

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.

Drama in court after county lands executive fumbles over jurisdiction

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.

Nakuru CEC in a spot over little knowledge of his docket

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.

Mau Mau veteran allowed to evict squatters from his Njoro land

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.

Bullet ends life of boy who aspired to join police service

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.

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

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.

Brian Odhiambo's family arrested during protests

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.

Court remands five over Richard Otieno murder

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.

Student forgives those behind Sh1.1b overseas education scandal

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.

EACC arrests former MCA, two suspects for impersonation

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.

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

Finland airlift plan had over Sh100m in bank, court told

Parent narrates how she paid Sh1 million for daughter's education. Another parent wants former and current county officials charged.

Finland airlift plan had over Sh100m in bank, court told

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.

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

Bishops: Donate to suffering Kenyans, not to the church

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has urged politicians to donate money to Kenyans who are suffering instead of the church.

Bishops: Donate to suffering Kenyans, not to the church

Pyrethrum firm and Sacco tussle over Sh1.7 billion debt for 16 years

Adispute between the Pyrethrum Regulatory Authority (PRA) and Pareto Sacco over Sh1.7 billion debt owed to the Sacco, has hit 16 years.

Pyrethrum firm and Sacco tussle over Sh1.7 billion debt for 16 years

LSK defends petition to declare Kihika unfit for office

LSK has defended a petition it filed before the High Court, seeking a declaration that Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika is unfit to hold public office.

LSK defends petition to declare Kihika unfit for office

Ombudsman summons CJ Koome, JSC members

The Commission on Administrative of Justice (CAJ) has summoned Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome and nine other members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

Ombudsman summons CJ Koome, JSC members

Group urges clergy to back contraceptive use to curb early pregnancy, HIV

Religious leaders have been challenged to support the use of contraceptives to curb the high cases of early pregnancies and HIV/Aids.

Group urges clergy to back contraceptive use to curb early pregnancy, HIV

Why women struggle to own, inherit property despite law protection

The 2010 Constitution protects women’s rights to land and property and recognises culture and customary practices that do not infringe on protected rights. Women face bias in land ownership.

Why women struggle to own, inherit property despite law protection

Woman seeks public audit of Nakuru hospital's accounts

A woman in Nakuru has filed a petition for the court to order a public audit of the accounts of the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital (PGH).

Woman seeks public audit of Nakuru hospital's accounts

Fire destroys dormitory at St Mary's Girls Primary School

A dormitory was destroyed by fire at St Mary's Girls Primary School in Nakuru County at around 10 am on Sunday.

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Fire destroys dormitory at St Mary's Girls Primary School

Wetang'ula woes deepen as censure motion against him is filed

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s woes have deepened after a public petition was filed before the House seeking his ouster.

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Wetang'ula woes deepen as censure motion against him is filed

Family forced to bury woman on cousin's land after co-wife blocks burial on Estate

The woman, a co-owner of half the estate, had wanted a simple home and some financial support to care for herself and her daughter.

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Family forced to bury woman on cousin's land after co-wife blocks burial on Estate

Former MCA, friend fined Sh550,000 in Sh30m land fraud case

Former Kapkures MCA Paul Kimutai and his friend Richard Kipngeno will each pay a Sh550,000 fine after they were found guilty of fraud in a Sh30 million Mbarut land case.

By 2 months ago

Former MCA, friend fined Sh550,000 in Sh30m land fraud case

Nakuru Boys High School closed indefinitely

Nakuru Boys High School has been closed indefinitely following student unrest on Sunday night over management issues and food.

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Nakuru Boys High School closed indefinitely

Where is Brian Odhiambo? Family in destitute as court sides with KWS, DCI

The mother and wife of missing youth Brian Odhiambo were left in tears as the court closed their case in which they demanded Odhiambo be produced before court, dead or alive.

By 2 months ago

Where is Brian Odhiambo? Family in destitute as court sides with KWS, DCI

Five suspects in Molo activist's murder detained for 21 days

Five suspects linked to the murder of popular Molo activist Richard Otieno on January 18, 2025, will be detained for 21 days pending investigations.

By 2 months ago

Five suspects in Molo activist's murder detained for 21 days

International lobby groups want IG Kanja and DCI Amin to resign over abductions, killings

The Institute for Human Rights is calling for the resignation of IG Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohammed Amin.

By 2 months ago

International lobby groups want IG Kanja and DCI Amin to resign over abductions, killings

Court orders Chilis Tavern Nakuru to install soundproof

The Environment and Land Court has ordered the County Government of Nakuru and the popular nightclub Chilis Tavern to install noise mitigation measures.

By 2 months ago

Court orders Chilis Tavern Nakuru to install soundproof

Court suspends Controller of Budget, governors' bursaries deal

The High Court has suspended a deal between the COB and the Council of Governors (CoG) allowing county governments to continue issuing bursaries to institutions outside their scope.

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Court suspends Controller of Budget, governors' bursaries deal

KWS, DCI under fire as court seeks answers on Brian Odhiambo

As the search for Brian Odhiambo continues, his family remains in anguish, demanding justice and answers

By 2 months ago

KWS, DCI under fire as court seeks answers on Brian Odhiambo

Former Kapkures MCA found guilty in Sh30m land fraud case

Paul Kimutai and his friend Richard Kipngeno have been found guilty of four counts of fraud and forgery relating to a Sh30 million plot of land in Mbarut.

By 2 months ago

Former Kapkures MCA found guilty in Sh30m land fraud case

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