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Six rangers charged with abducting fisherman put on defence
Six Kenya Wildlife Service rangers accused of abducting Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo have been placed on their defence after a court found they have a case to answer.
By 12 days ago
Six rangers charged with abducting fisherman put on defence
Activists want Governors, legislators to obtaining 50 plus one vote to be declared winners
Nakuru activists have moved to court seeking a declaration that Governors, Senators, MPs, and MCAs must attain 50 percent plus one vote in the General Elections to be declared winners.
By 13 days ago
Activists want Governors, legislators to obtaining 50 plus one vote to be declared winners
Content creator focuses antics on mental health
From mid 2025, Elvis Mushila started creating other videos in which he interviewed locals to get to know how they viewed mentally ill people and how they want them to be treated.
By 14 days ago
Content creator focuses antics on mental health
"Our sons are irreplaceable": Emurua Dikirr families mourn loss of MP Ngeno, aide and two staff
Close family members and relatives were overwhelmed with emotions when the shocking news broke, with some brutally finding they had lost their uncle through social media.
By 14 days ago
"Our sons are irreplaceable": Emurua Dikirr families mourn loss of MP Ngeno, aide and two staff
Opposition leaders storm Nakuru, pledge unity to end Ruto's presidency in 2027
United opposition leaders visited Nakuru County, a Rift Valley stronghold, declaring themselves the “alternative government” aiming to end William Ruto’s presidency in 2027.
By 16 days ago
Opposition leaders storm Nakuru, pledge unity to end Ruto's presidency in 2027
Governor Kihika to wait longer for verdict in case questioning her integrity
Governor Susan Kihika will have to wait longer for a court ruling on a petition challenging her suitability to hold public office due to alleged integrity concerns.
By 18 days ago
Governor Kihika to wait longer for verdict in case questioning her integrity
Blow as 25 clerical officers dismissed by Nakuru County lose court case
Twenty-five former clerical officers at Nakuru County have lost their court case challenging their termination from employment.
By 18 days ago
Blow as 25 clerical officers dismissed by Nakuru County lose court case
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Marathoner Kabuu secures Sh70M in matrimonial estate dispute
Kenyan marathoner Lucy Kabuu has won a Sh70 million matrimonial property battle against her ex-husband Jeremiah Maina after 12 years of legal wrangles.
By 19 days ago
Marathoner Kabuu secures Sh70M in matrimonial estate dispute
Bishop questions Sh11.9 trillion public debt as hardship bites
Bishop Cleophas Oseso of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru has questioned Kenya’s soaring Sh11.97 trillion public debt, urging citizens to reflect on its impact as economic hardship persists.
By 25 days ago
Bishop questions Sh11.9 trillion public debt as hardship bites
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How 'mischievous' litigants frustrate courts
The backlog of cases in court has been blamed on mischievous litigants abusing judicial processes by disobeying orders and filing frivolous cases to gain unfair advantage, judicial documents show.
By 1 month ago
How 'mischievous' litigants frustrate courts
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Woman dies after winning 30-year land battle
A woman who spent 30 years fighting in and out of court to protect her family’s 9.3-acre property in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, has finally won the long-running estate dispute.
By 1 month ago
Woman dies after winning 30-year land battle
Land's commission blocked from War Memorial hospital land case
The National Land Commission has been barred by the Environment and Land Court from presenting a witness in the ownership dispute over the 25-acre land in Nakuru hosting War Memorial Hospital.
By 1 month ago
Land's commission blocked from War Memorial hospital land case
Human Rights group calls out County Assemblies over 'weak' oversight
A human rights organisation has criticised county assemblies in Kenya for their weak oversight of governors and county officials.
By 1 month ago
Human Rights group calls out County Assemblies over 'weak' oversight
Njoro Girls' student died of swollen brain, lack of oxygen
Pathologists indicated that her life might have been saved had treatment been administered expeditiously.
By 1 month ago
Njoro Girls' student died of swollen brain, lack of oxygen
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Grief at Njoro Girls after Form Four student dies mysteriously
She reportedly bled from the mouth and nose before losing her life while undergoing treatment.
By 1 month ago
Grief at Njoro Girls after Form Four student dies mysteriously
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Justice Ombwayo in a spot for issuing two similar rulings in property dispute
Judge Anthony Ombwayo is on the spot for issuing two similar rulings in a dispute over the property of late Nakuru nominated MP Phillip Kamau.
By 1 month ago
Justice Ombwayo in a spot for issuing two similar rulings in property dispute
Court refers case on private legal firms to Koome
Justice Samwel Mohochi ruled that the case raised a substantial question of law that would need an uneven panel of judges to determine the case.
By 1 month ago
Court refers case on private legal firms to Koome
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Why former Mayor Herman Nderi's children are fighting over inheritance
Anthony Marine, Jane Wangeshi and Billy Nduati, have teamed up against Kevin Wangombe who has allegedly been managing three of the former mayor’s properties in Nakuru.
By 1 month ago
Why former Mayor Herman Nderi's children are fighting over inheritance
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How woman's 21-year fight for father's estate left her homeless
She has lost her job and business trying to get a share of the estate.
By 1 month ago
How woman's 21-year fight for father's estate left her homeless
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Why High Court has suspended State, private lawyer deals
The High Court has suspended all legal service engagements between national and county government entities and private law firms with effect from January 12, 2026.
By 1 month ago
Why High Court has suspended State, private lawyer deals
Court suspends Sh2.1b road deal between NYS and Nakuru County
The High Court has suspended a Sh2.1 billion road deal between the National Youth Service (NYS) and the Nakuru County Government.
By 1 month ago
Court suspends Sh2.1b road deal between NYS and Nakuru County
War Memorial lease cancelled over bank charge - ex-registrar
Former Nakuru Land Registrar Eric Nyamu has confirmed that he cancelled the lease title for War Memorial Hospital land in Milimani Estate, Nakuru due to an existing bank charge
By 1 month ago
War Memorial lease cancelled over bank charge - ex-registrar
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Mandago trial: State closes case after two years, 138 witnesses
The Senator and two others face charges of conspiracy to steal, theft, forgery and abuse of office.
By 1 month ago
Mandago trial: State closes case after two years, 138 witnesses
Lawyers to wait longer in fight for engagement with public entities
Over 18,000 lawyers in Kenya will have to wait to know their fate over engagement with public entities.
By 1 month ago
Lawyers to wait longer in fight for engagement with public entities
Lawyers seek to overturn legal outsourcing order
The High Court will on Tuesday, hear five urgent applications filed by law firms challenging an order that temporarily barred government entities from outsourcing legal services.
By 1 month ago
Lawyers seek to overturn legal outsourcing order
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Investigating officer grilled over Sh1.1 billion Finland-Canada programme
Chief Inspector Munene admitted that investigations showed 188 students lost Sh179 million but produced no evidence supporting the full Sh1.1 billion.
By 1 month ago
Investigating officer grilled over Sh1.1 billion Finland-Canada programme
Drama as worshippers bar elders from church
There was a standoff at the church gate from 8am to around 10am, when the faithful closed the gate, barring the church council from entry.
By 2 months ago
Drama as worshippers bar elders from church
Why War Memorial Hospital is yet to reopen despite court orders
The hopes of reopening the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital are dwindling, two years after it was shut down by the County Government of Nakuru in January 2024.
By 2 months ago
Why War Memorial Hospital is yet to reopen despite court orders
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How widow saved late husband's tea farm from alleged grabber
Judge Hedwig Ong’udi ruled that Rugut disobeyed two orders issued on March 15, 2013 and June 28, 2018.
By 2 months ago
How widow saved late husband's tea farm from alleged grabber
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From batons to bullets and bans: Media paid for reporting the truth
Journalists not only worry about reporting but have to worry about being attacked, teargassed, threatened or abducted.
By 2 months ago
From batons to bullets and bans: Media paid for reporting the truth
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How Nakuru fisherman's disappearance sparked outcry across the country
Brian Odhiambo disappeared after he was arrested by six KWS rangers, who were supposed to present him to a police station to be charged for trespassing and illegal fishing.
By 2 months ago
How Nakuru fisherman's disappearance sparked outcry across the country
Dark Saturday: Five people killed as trailer hits matatu at Kikopey
Five people killed in a multi-vehicle crash at Kikopey, Gilgil, on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, Sub-County Police Commander Winstone Mwakio confirms.
By 2 months ago
Dark Saturday: Five people killed as trailer hits matatu at Kikopey
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Nakuru activists known for keeping government in check turn to politics
Two Nakuru civil rights activists who have been keeping the national and county governments in check have now turned to politics in a bid to directly push for reforms.
By 2 months ago
Nakuru activists known for keeping government in check turn to politics
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Presidential Escort Unit officer under arrest for murder in Angata Barrikoi
Police officer Lankas Tubula was on Tuesday presented before a Nakuru court after his arrest, with the police seeking to detain him for 21 days to probe the murder of Phillip Kipchirchir.
By 2 months ago
Presidential Escort Unit officer under arrest for murder in Angata Barrikoi
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Form 4 student jailed 20 years for killing baby
Lizz Njeri, 18, confessed to killing Margaret Wanjiku in Bahati, Nakuru County in June.Judge rules custodial sentence was imperative.
By 2 months ago
Form 4 student jailed 20 years for killing baby
Poor skills, financing sink MSMEs
The government has warned that a lack of basic information, market linkages and credit management has contributed to the slow demise of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
By 2 months ago
Poor skills, financing sink MSMEs
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Man in Sh1.1 billion Finland scam arrested, charged
Joseph Maritim was yesterday charged with six counts of fraud, forgery and abuse of office
By 2 months ago
Man in Sh1.1 billion Finland scam arrested, charged
Leadership wars erupt over disputed Njoro land
They said former President Daniel Moi had allocated the 16-acre land to the community. The parcel hosts an AIC church, a primary school, and a secondary school.
By 2 months ago
Leadership wars erupt over disputed Njoro land
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Residents storm public land allegedly grabbed by two developers
Police intervened later to understand, having been informed by one of the alleged grabbers that his land was being ploughed.
By 3 months ago
Residents storm public land allegedly grabbed by two developers
Mosem Enterprise members clash over 2,600-acre Ngongongeri land
Members have accused each other of planned sabotage to allegedly mismanage or unlawfully sell the prime land in Ngongongeri, despite the court dispute.
By 3 months ago
Mosem Enterprise members clash over 2,600-acre Ngongongeri land
Six motorcyclists die as WRC winds up in Naivasha
Rift Valley
By Antony Gitonga
2 hrs ago
Four killed in Shauri Moyo collapsed building
Nairobi
By Denis Omondi
5 hrs ago