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Activist asks IEBC to publish system's security status
The activist has challenged IEBC to ensure transparency and verifiability by publishing system architecture and data-flow summaries.
By 7 days ago
Activist asks IEBC to publish system's security status
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How 14 family members died in trip to visit sick aunt
However, what started as a noble cause turned tragic when the vehicle they were travelling in collided head-on with a trailer at Kariandusi.
By 8 days ago
How 14 family members died in trip to visit sick aunt
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UDA top official, bank sued in Sh32.5 million land saga
Kimutai submitted that he was the registered proprietor of the subject land until November 2015.
By 9 days ago
UDA top official, bank sued in Sh32.5 million land saga
'I'm lucky to be alive': Survivor recounts Gilgil road accident that claimed 13 lives
Among those who survived, he said, were two children who were in the Matatu and the driver of the trailer.
By 10 days ago
'I'm lucky to be alive': Survivor recounts Gilgil road accident that claimed 13 lives
Fai Amario's children differ on partial distribution of his Sh760 million estate
The children of the late controversial businessman Fai Amario have disagreed on the distribution of part of his Sh760 million family estate.
By 12 days ago
Fai Amario's children differ on partial distribution of his Sh760 million estate
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With Sh22,000 salary, Lucy Kabuu's ex-husband bought millions in property
Jeremiah Maina filed a case in 2017, seeking 50 per cent of their matrimonial estate.
By 13 days ago
With Sh22,000 salary, Lucy Kabuu's ex-husband bought millions in property
Nakuru residents seek answers on 311 flagged county bank accounts
A section of Nakuru residents has written to the county government demanding full disclosure regarding 311 bank accounts flagged by the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango.
By 16 days ago
Nakuru residents seek answers on 311 flagged county bank accounts
IDPs in Sh6.5b compensation case push for arbitration despite state opposition
The 2007/8 poll chaos victims have welcomed the government to negotiate and settle the eight-year dispute outside the court.
By 15 days ago
IDPs in Sh6.5b compensation case push for arbitration despite state opposition
Nakuru, Murang'a counties fight to have bursaries approved
Nakuru and Murang’a counties are challenging a High Court decision that prohibits devolved units from issuing education bursaries.
By 19 days ago
Nakuru, Murang'a counties fight to have bursaries approved
Former magistrate Orenge sacked for gross misconduct
Former Nakuru Principal Magistrate Isaac Orenge has been dismissed from work after he was found guilty of gross misconduct.
By 21 days ago
Former magistrate Orenge sacked for gross misconduct
Court orders the arrest of MP Musa Sirma
The Deputy Registrar Caroline Tabuche has instructed the Inspector General of Police (IG) Douglas Kanga, to enforce the arrest order.
By 21 days ago
Court orders the arrest of MP Musa Sirma
Physical planning expert put to task over Memorial Hospital land lease renewal
He confirmed that through the hospital’s agent, his firm, Nakuplan Consultancy, was paid Sh300,000 in 2019 to help extend the lease for the hospital land in Milimani, measuring 25 acres.
By 22 days ago
Physical planning expert put to task over Memorial Hospital land lease renewal
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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 28 days ago
How fault-lines are posing dangers in Rift Valley infrastructure
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 28 days ago
War Memorial hospital land fraud case delayed again
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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 29 days ago
Revealed: Brian Odhiambo's final, brutal moments
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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 1 month ago
KWS rangers may have killed missing fisherman, witness tells court
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 1 month ago
How one woman's struggle for her father's land moved Kenyans abroad to act
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 1 month ago
Brian Odhiambo allegedly beaten, loaded into KWS Land Cruiser, court hears
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 1 month ago
Activist wants citizen-driven mechanism for removal of President, Governors
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 1 month ago
Government imposes curfew in Njoro after tribal clashes leave one dead
'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 1 month ago
'I don't care'! Victim of Sh1 billion Finland scandal erupts in court
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 1 month ago
Sh1.1b overseas fees scandal hits students
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 1 month ago
Inside families property disputes passed on among generations
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 1 month ago
Witness wants Bii summoned in Sh1.1b Canada education plan case
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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 1 month ago
How Uasin Gishu student lost Sh650,000 in collapsed Canada study scheme
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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 1 month ago
War Memorial woes: Despite eight court orders, hospital still closed
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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 1 month ago
Women's ownership row over cows takes new twist after DNA test, death of one
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 1 month ago
Women disagree on ownership of unique cows subjected to DNA test
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 1 month ago
Parents of doctor killed in Amref plane crash cry for State's help
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 1 month ago
Court halts operations of Ruto anti-corruption team
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 1 month ago
Activist complains to EPRA over 'unfair' tokens charges
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 1 month ago
Law firm quits representing Nakuru senator in dispute with former employees
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 2 months ago
Uasin Gishu Assembly committee faulted over shoddy Sh1.1M foreign trip probe
Court Stops Moi Teachers College Students' Move to Talai School
The relocation was to pave the way for the construction of Kabarnet University.
By 2 months ago
Court Stops Moi Teachers College Students' Move to Talai School
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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 2 months ago
'I was lured in': Survivor shares story of Indian sex slavery ring
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 2 months ago
Over 20 families face eviction from Subukia land
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 2 months ago
Lobby launches accountability mobile application for citizen oversight
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 2 months ago
Rights groups sue state over detention of peaceful protesters
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 2 months ago
Court orders bank to provide account statements of missing Belgian widow
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 2 months ago
Over 30 percent of students to drop out of school if capitation is slashed
State borrows Sh95.5b in five months as public debt hits Sh12 trillion
Politics
By Irene Githinji and Josphat Thiong'o
4 hrs ago
DCI grills JKIA cocaine suspects as London police seek answers
National
By Standard Reporter
4 hrs ago
Inside Kenya's push for clear green building guidelines
Real Estate
By Graham Kajilwa
4 hrs ago