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News Featured image for Suspect in Eastleigh's Sh3.9 million violent robbery remanded for 2 more weeks
Fri 17 May, 2024 16:13
Suspect in Eastleigh's Sh3.9 million violent robbery remanded for 2 more weeks
Featured image for Suspect in Eastleigh's Sh3.9 million violent robbery remanded for 2 more weeks

Osoro was charged on May 2 with robbing Mohamed, who was attacked and shot by men riding on a motorcycle along Muratina Road.


Sports Featured image for Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge sued over multi-million shilling property
Wed 15 May, 2024 18:32
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge sued over multi-million shilling property
Featured image for Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge sued over multi-million shilling property

The case is centered on a 200-acre piece of land sold to Eliud Kipchoge and Brimin Kipruto by former runner Daniel Komen


Samuel Njoroge Featured image for Nairobi matatu conductor charged in violent robbery over Sh200 parking fee
Mon 13 May, 2024 19:48
Nairobi matatu conductor charged in violent robbery over Sh200 parking fee
Featured image for Nairobi matatu conductor charged in violent robbery over Sh200 parking fee

Innocent Gasire is accused of robbing Samuel Njoroge of Sh65,000 on February 14, 2024, an offence that is only punishable by a death sentence upon conviction.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Why man convicted of killing friend in Garissa will only serve two years in jail
Fri 10 May, 2024 20:04
Why man convicted of killing friend in Garissa will only serve two years in jail
Featured image for Why man convicted of killing friend in Garissa will only serve two years in jail

He had quarrelled with the deceased at a hotel where they were taking tea before he took a panga nearby and attacked him before the victim later succumbed to the wound.


Senate Oversight Fund Featured image for High court faults Parliament for excluding nominated senators from oversight fund

News Featured image for State at liberty to demolish Jogoo Rd estates after land court dismisses residents' petition
Thu 09 May, 2024 16:08
State at liberty to demolish Jogoo Rd estates after land court dismisses residents' petition
Featured image for State at liberty to demolish Jogoo Rd estates after land court dismisses residents' petition

Justice Ogutu Mboya dismissed the petition and said the residents are not deserving of the orders they had sought, for lack of sufficient grounds to stop the government's plans.


News Featured image for Suspect Hype Ballo granted Sh500,000 bond in DCI officer murder case
Wed 08 May, 2024 23:16
Suspect Hype Ballo granted Sh500,000 bond in DCI officer murder case
Featured image for Suspect Hype Ballo granted Sh500,000 bond in DCI officer murder case

Ochieng had been arrested with six others including DJ Joe Mfalme and three police officers at Kîkûyû police station who were released after investigations, and listed as witnesses in the case.


National Featured image for LSK sues state for failure to prevent flood deaths, destruction
Tue 07 May, 2024 16:34
LSK sues state for failure to prevent flood deaths, destruction
Featured image for LSK sues state for failure to prevent flood deaths, destruction

The LSK says most of this destruction happened because the government failed to disseminate adequate information and put together a contingency plan.


SBL Innovate Manufacturers Featured image for Fake fertiliser scandal: Director of companies under probe freed on Sh5m bond

NCPB fertiliser scandal Featured image for Fake fertiliser scandal: Lawyer petitions court to declare CS Linturi unfit for office
Mon 06 May, 2024 21:06
Fake fertiliser scandal: Lawyer petitions court to declare CS Linturi unfit for office
Featured image for Fake fertiliser scandal: Lawyer petitions court to declare CS Linturi unfit for office

Lawyer Daniel Wangenye, executive director of the Elimisha Mwananchi Initiative (EMI), accuses CS Linturi of failing to protect farmers from exploitation.


KMPDu Secretary-General Davji Atellah Featured image for Doctors' strike: Court extends window for deal, KMPDU relentless
Mon 06 May, 2024 19:15
Doctors' strike: Court extends window for deal, KMPDU relentless
Featured image for Doctors' strike: Court extends window for deal, KMPDU relentless

The Labour court has given doctors and the government another 48 hours to negotiate a deal.


Julius Osoro Featured image for Pistol used in Eastleigh shooting traced to serial robbery spree
Thu 02 May, 2024 21:28
Pistol used in Eastleigh shooting traced to serial robbery spree
Featured image for Pistol used in Eastleigh shooting traced to serial robbery spree

The ballistics experts found out that a spent cartridge recovered at the scene was fired from the Ceska pistol that was recovered from Osoro's home in Greenpark Estate.


National Featured image for Sh351 million fraud case: Wa Îria released on Sh20m bond after denying charges
Tue 30 Apr, 2024 17:39
Sh351 million fraud case: Wa Îria released on Sh20m bond after denying charges
Featured image for Sh351 million fraud case: Wa Îria released on Sh20m bond after denying charges

The charges are in relation to Sh351,097,491 spent on advertising by the county government during Wa Iria's first term as governor.


News Featured image for Ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria denies fraud charges
Tue 30 Apr, 2024 13:45
Ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria denies fraud charges
Featured image for Ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria denies fraud charges

His lawyers led by Azimio coalition co-principals Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa insisted that wa Iria's prosecution is an attack on democracy.


Sports Featured image for Ex-Gor Mahia midfielder Collins Okoth detained on suspicion of 3-year-old girl's rape and murder
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 12:30
Ex-Gor Mahia midfielder Collins Okoth detained on suspicion of 3-year-old girl's rape and murder
Featured image for Ex-Gor Mahia midfielder Collins Okoth detained on suspicion of 3-year-old girl's rape and murder

The ex-Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars midfielder was arrested after the deceased kid, who lived with the mother and friend in the same apartment, was discovered dumped, half-naked and with bruises from...


NHIF Featured image for Court dismisses Joy Nursing Home's application to lift suspension of its licenses
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 23:00
Court dismisses Joy Nursing Home's application to lift suspension of its licenses
Featured image for Court dismisses Joy Nursing Home's application to lift suspension of its licenses

Justice Ngaah said none of the prayers sought can be granted because there is evidence of an inquiry before the suspension of the licenses.


Walter Keya Wekhanya Featured image for Suspect in Sh20.4 million Eastleigh fraud freed on bond
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 20:07
Suspect in Sh20.4 million Eastleigh fraud freed on bond
Featured image for Suspect in Sh20.4 million Eastleigh fraud freed on bond

He is accused of conning Abdi Mohamed Ahmed and Said Yusuf Jamaa of Sh12 million and Sh8.4 million respectively on April 4, 2024.


terrorism Featured image for Biological attack: Court stops release of ISIS leader, DPP to challenge jail term
Thu 25 Apr, 2024 18:13
Biological attack: Court stops release of ISIS leader, DPP to challenge jail term
Featured image for Biological attack: Court stops release of ISIS leader, DPP to challenge jail term

He was convicted for planning to execute a terror attack using a biologically manufactured anthrax bacteria.


News Featured image for KPLC to pay businessman Sh500 million for damage caused by Nakumatt Downtown fire
Wed 24 Apr, 2024 19:36
KPLC to pay businessman Sh500 million for damage caused by Nakumatt Downtown fire
Featured image for KPLC to pay businessman Sh500 million for damage caused by Nakumatt Downtown fire

The fire tragedy which claimed at least 30 people was caused by electricity fault.


murder suspect Julius Osoro Featured image for Probe places suspect Julius Osoro at scene of violent Eastleigh robbery
Mon 22 Apr, 2024 17:33
Probe places suspect Julius Osoro at scene of violent Eastleigh robbery
Featured image for Probe places suspect Julius Osoro at scene of violent Eastleigh robbery

Forensic investigations established that Julius Osoro was at the scene where Adan Mohamed was attacked and his Sh4 million stolen.


Rashid Echesa Featured image for Former CS Rashid Echesa charged in Sh1.5bn extortion case
Fri 19 Apr, 2024 23:13
Former CS Rashid Echesa charged in Sh1.5bn extortion case
Featured image for Former CS Rashid Echesa charged in Sh1.5bn extortion case

Echesa and his accomplice Joseph Waswa were also charged with attempting to extort by threats after allegedly demanding Sh1.5 billion from Barasa


ruto housing Featured image for High court consolidates 6 petitions filed against affordable housing project
Fri 19 Apr, 2024 19:36
High court consolidates 6 petitions filed against affordable housing project
Featured image for High court consolidates 6 petitions filed against affordable housing project

Some of the petitioners argued that the high court lacks jurisdiction to hear the petitions


Porkies Club Featured image for Six people found guilty in ex-Juja MP George Thuo's murder case
Fri 19 Apr, 2024 16:46
Six people found guilty in ex-Juja MP George Thuo's murder case
Featured image for Six people found guilty in ex-Juja MP George Thuo's murder case

Thuo developed complications after taking the beer and was rushed to a hospital in Thîka before he was pronounced dead at Aga Khan Hospital.


News Featured image for Jowie Irungu files fresh case against death sentence, law denying him bail
Thu 18 Apr, 2024 11:50
Jowie Irungu files fresh case against death sentence, law denying him bail
Featured image for Jowie Irungu files fresh case against death sentence, law denying him bail

Jowie argued that laws providing death sentences are unconstitutional because they all violate Article 26(1) of the Constitution on protection of the right to life.


News Featured image for Doctors' Strike: High Court intervenes, sets staffing requirements in hospitals
Wed 17 Apr, 2024 21:35
Doctors' Strike: High Court intervenes, sets staffing requirements in hospitals
Featured image for Doctors' Strike: High Court intervenes, sets staffing requirements in hospitals

Justice Byram Ongaya ordered that the hospitals should have at least two doctors per cadre, two medical officers, two dental officers, and two pharmacists to provide minimum safety services for patien...


Solomon Mutura Featured image for Graft case: Ex-Governor Mwangi wa Iria's wife, brother released unconditionally
Wed 17 Apr, 2024 19:22
Graft case: Ex-Governor Mwangi wa Iria's wife, brother released unconditionally
Featured image for Graft case: Ex-Governor Mwangi wa Iria's wife, brother released unconditionally

The suspects were to face fraud charges in relation to Sh351,097, 491 spent for advertising by the county government between 2014 and 2017.


Value View Ltd Featured image for Murang'a court blocks ex-governor Wa Iria's arrest in Sh140m graft probe
Wed 17 Apr, 2024 16:30
Murang'a court blocks ex-governor Wa Iria's arrest in Sh140m graft probe
Featured image for Murang'a court blocks ex-governor Wa Iria's arrest in Sh140m graft probe

The order prevents actions against Wa Iria by the EACC, ODPP and DCI in a Sh140 million graft investigation.


National Featured image for Doctors' strike: State seeks 30 more days for talks, wants basic services offered
Wed 17 Apr, 2024 15:16
Doctors' strike: State seeks 30 more days for talks, wants basic services offered
Featured image for Doctors' strike: State seeks 30 more days for talks, wants basic services offered

The government is seeking 30 more days for the negotiations, a period during which it wants doctors to provide minimum services.


Rashid Echesa Featured image for Ex-sports CS Echesa moves to court to stop DCI, DPP from arresting, charging him
Tue 16 Apr, 2024 21:42
Ex-sports CS Echesa moves to court to stop DCI, DPP from arresting, charging him
Featured image for Ex-sports CS Echesa moves to court to stop DCI, DPP from arresting, charging him

Echesa says he is likely to be arrested on allegations of self-abduction


Ozanam Houses Featured image for Man in court for attempting to evict tenants from disputed properties in Eastleigh
Tue 16 Apr, 2024 21:22
Man in court for attempting to evict tenants from disputed properties in Eastleigh
Featured image for Man in court for attempting to evict tenants from disputed properties in Eastleigh

Nduva is also facing charges of trespass with intent to commit an offence contrary to section 5 (1) of the Trespass Act after gaining access to the lands on April 12 while claiming ownership.


Zeitun Aftin Huriye Featured image for How two businessmen were conned out of Sh20.4 million in fake dollars deal
Tue 16 Apr, 2024 16:40
How two businessmen were conned out of Sh20.4 million in fake dollars deal
Featured image for How two businessmen were conned out of Sh20.4 million in fake dollars deal

They are accussed of defrauding the businessmen by claiming they could sell them US dollars at an exchange rate of Sh120.


Wycliffe Odhiambo Ongata Featured image for Museums ex-boss Mzalendo Kibunjia, 4 others released on Sh5m cash bail in Sh441m graft case
Tue 16 Apr, 2024 12:40
Museums ex-boss Mzalendo Kibunjia, 4 others released on Sh5m cash bail in Sh441m graft case
Featured image for Museums ex-boss Mzalendo Kibunjia, 4 others released on Sh5m cash bail in Sh441m graft case

They are accused of conspiring to embezzle the money being fraudulently paid as salaries and gratuities to non-existent employees at the NMK.


National Featured image for 40 in court for possession of adulterated diesel
Mon 15 Apr, 2024 20:45
40 in court for possession of adulterated diesel
Featured image for 40 in court for possession of adulterated diesel

It is suspected that the fuel was syphoned from oil transport tankers and was being kept for buyers, mainly cartels involved in the illegal business.


Samuel Ndung'u Njoroge Featured image for Activists criticise 30-year sentence for ex-Riruta MCA in wife's murder
Fri 12 Apr, 2024 20:16
Activists criticise 30-year sentence for ex-Riruta MCA in wife's murder
Featured image for Activists criticise 30-year sentence for ex-Riruta MCA in wife's murder

The activists are planning to hold demonstrations in Nairobi next week to register their dissatisfaction with the sentence.


News Featured image for Detectives detain two arrested in Likoni, Mombasa over links to terror groups
Thu 11 Apr, 2024 22:43
Detectives detain two arrested in Likoni, Mombasa over links to terror groups
Featured image for Detectives detain two arrested in Likoni, Mombasa over links to terror groups

A detective attached to the ATPU Mombasa branch told a court that preliminary investigations had established that Hussein had already enlisted Ali into joining Al-Shabaab in Somalia.


murder suspect Julius Osoro Featured image for 3 suspects in shooting of Eastleigh businessman detained 10 days
Thu 11 Apr, 2024 17:37
3 suspects in shooting of Eastleigh businessman detained 10 days
Featured image for 3 suspects in shooting of Eastleigh businessman detained 10 days

The suspects will be in custody until April 22, when a court will rule on the DCI's application to hold them for 21 days.


News Featured image for DJ Joe Mfalme, 5 others to be state witnesses in detective's murder case
Mon 08 Apr, 2024 11:37
DJ Joe Mfalme, 5 others to be state witnesses in detective's murder case
Featured image for DJ Joe Mfalme, 5 others to be state witnesses in detective's murder case

Allan Ochieng, the first respondent in the case, has been remanded seven days ahead of formal charges at the Kiambu High Court.


UDA Featured image for Isiolo Governor Abdi loses bid to stop his removal from office for ditching Azimio
Sat 06 Apr, 2024 21:44
Isiolo Governor Abdi loses bid to stop his removal from office for ditching Azimio
Featured image for Isiolo Governor Abdi loses bid to stop his removal from office for ditching Azimio

The three judges of the Nairobi High Court ruled that the case against the two must be heard to its conclusion to determine if their political move was in violation of the constitution.


Samuel Ndung'u Njoroge Featured image for How prosecution proved former Riruta MCA Samuel Njoroge murdered his wife
Fri 05 Apr, 2024 16:45
How prosecution proved former Riruta MCA Samuel Njoroge murdered his wife
Featured image for How prosecution proved former Riruta MCA Samuel Njoroge murdered his wife

The trio killed Njambi on January 24, 2018, by torturing and dousing her body with sulfuric acid.


Student Featured image for School director faces attempted murder charges for 'setting student on fire'
Thu 04 Apr, 2024 21:29
School director faces attempted murder charges for 'setting student on fire'
Featured image for School director faces attempted murder charges for 'setting student on fire'

Ombui was released on a bond of Sh1 million and an alternative cash bail of Sh200,000.


Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporatio Featured image for Ex-manager charged with Sh1.5m fraud in fake academic papers case
Wed 03 Apr, 2024 16:28
Ex-manager charged with Sh1.5m fraud in fake academic papers case
Featured image for Ex-manager charged with Sh1.5m fraud in fake academic papers case

Nick Oluoch, formerly of the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), allegedly used forged academic papers to secure his job.


Shisha Featured image for Ban on shisha is unconstitutional, Mombasa court rules
Fri 29 Mar, 2024 15:52
Ban on shisha is unconstitutional, Mombasa court rules
Featured image for Ban on shisha is unconstitutional, Mombasa court rules

The magistrate released 48 individuals who were arrested and charged with selling and smoking shisha earlier this year.


Prisoners Featured image for Judiciary releases 60 petty offenders in Kisumu to ease prison congestion
Fri 29 Mar, 2024 13:35
Judiciary releases 60 petty offenders in Kisumu to ease prison congestion
Featured image for Judiciary releases 60 petty offenders in Kisumu to ease prison congestion

The prison officers recommend the release of offenders based on their post-conviction conduct and their commitment to reform after being jailed, by making assessments.


News Featured image for Joshua Waiganjo finally a free man after court drops all charges
Thu 28 Mar, 2024 16:42
Joshua Waiganjo finally a free man after court drops all charges
Featured image for Joshua Waiganjo finally a free man after court drops all charges

He was in 2013 arraigned in a Naivasha court and charged with impersonating senior police officers, robbery with violence, and being in possession of police uniforms.


Omwanza Ombati Featured image for Lawyer Havi petitions court to suspend judges interviews slated for April 3
Wed 27 Mar, 2024 20:41
Lawyer Havi petitions court to suspend judges interviews slated for April 3
Featured image for Lawyer Havi petitions court to suspend judges interviews slated for April 3

Havi wants the interview exercise to be put on hold until Omwanza is sworn in as commissioner of JSC to represent the interests of advocates.


Yagnesh Devani warrant of arrest Featured image for Arrest warrant issued against businessman Yagnesh Devani over theft of Sh1.5bn jet fuel
Tue 26 Mar, 2024 18:33
Arrest warrant issued against businessman Yagnesh Devani over theft of Sh1.5bn jet fuel
Featured image for Arrest warrant issued against businessman Yagnesh Devani over theft of Sh1.5bn jet fuel

A prosecution counsel sought the warrant against businessman Yagnesh Devani, who is accused of stealing 318.656 metric tonnes of jet fuel from KCB.


Zulfiqar Ahmed Khan Featured image for Trial of 15 security officers linked to abduction, murder of election experts begins
Mon 25 Mar, 2024 21:38
Trial of 15 security officers linked to abduction, murder of election experts begins
Featured image for Trial of 15 security officers linked to abduction, murder of election experts begins

They are accused of abducting Zulfiqar Ahmed Khan and Mohammed Zaid Sami from India, and Kenyan taxi driver Nicodemus Mwania Mwange.


News Featured image for DCI detains DJ Joe Mfalme for 14 days over detective's death
Mon 25 Mar, 2024 18:28
DCI detains DJ Joe Mfalme for 14 days over detective's death
Featured image for DCI detains DJ Joe Mfalme for 14 days over detective's death

The suspects were accused of assaulting the late DCI officer in a minor traffic altercation.


News Featured image for 3 charged with defrauding Eastleigh businessman of Sh1.1m
Mon 25 Mar, 2024 17:58
3 charged with defrauding Eastleigh businessman of Sh1.1m
Featured image for 3 charged with defrauding Eastleigh businessman of Sh1.1m

The three allegedly obtained the money from businessman Ahmed Ali Mohammed in Eastleigh, Kamukunji Sub-county, between March 2 and 16, 2024.


Oryx Service Station Featured image for EACC to recover Sh88 million from ex-Samburu governor Moses Lenolkulal
Sat 23 Mar, 2024 22:39
EACC to recover Sh88 million from ex-Samburu governor Moses Lenolkulal
Featured image for EACC to recover Sh88 million from ex-Samburu governor Moses Lenolkulal

EACC said Lenolkulal had purchased the prime properties with funds (Sh80,763,715) illegally obtained from Samburu County in 2015 when he was serving as the county chief.