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Daniel Chege

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

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

Brian Odhiambo's family arrested during protests

Brian Odhiambo's family arrested during protests

Court remands five over Richard Otieno murder

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Former Kapkures MCA found guilty in Sh30m land fraud case

KWS officers, police tell court missing Brian Odhiambo not in custody

The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Nakuru East have failed to produce missing youth, Brian Odhiambo, in court.

KWS officers, police tell court missing Brian Odhiambo not in custody

Who wanted government critic Richard Otieno dead?

Otieno was hacked to death on Saturday night near Elburgon Police Station. He was a youth leader and a fierce critic of the government and Molo MP.

Who wanted government critic Richard Otieno dead?

War Memorial Hospital board asks for three weeks to reopen

The Nakuru War Memorial Hospital board has asked for three weeks to reopen and start offering services to patients, one year after its closure on January 23, 2024.

War Memorial Hospital board asks for three weeks to reopen

Scholarship changes lives of 97 youths in Nakuru

The World Bank, in partnership with the government under the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Programme and Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, fully sponsored the 97 students.

Scholarship changes lives of 97 youths in Nakuru

Unfriendly fire as Kabu sues Sarah for defamation

The couple has been jointly managing the tours and travel company since 2007. The man wants his wife Njoki to publicly apologise and retract statements she made.

Unfriendly fire as Kabu sues Sarah for defamation

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 2 months 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 2 months ago

County struggles to defend its interest in War Memorial hospital land

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 2 months ago

Nakuru County: Why we declined to renew War Memorial's hospital lease

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 2 months ago

Language of love in a text sets man free after six years of murder trial

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 2 months 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 2 months ago

EACC arrests nine traffic officers for taking bribes

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 2 months ago

Man, lover detained for 21 days in murder probe

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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months ago

Athletics star Lucy Kabuu seeks jail term for ex-husband over contempt

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