Matrimonial Property Stories

Judge urges feuding siblings to end 30-year succession battle, orders mediation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

The High Court expressed frustration that the dispute, first triggered by the death of the family patriarch almost half a century ago, has resurfaced...

Shock and outrage in Lugari as missing school principal’s body found in River Kipkaren
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

Police said the body, which appeared mutilated, was discovered several days after Shange was reported missing.

Edward Omondi's strike seals Kenya Police win over Sofapaka in coach Stojanovic’s debut
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 05, 2025

The win marked a perfect start for new head coach Dusan Stojanovic, who took charge of the defending champions on Sunday following the departure of Bu...

Mosop voter moves to court seeking removal of MP Abraham Kirwa over two-year absence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

According to the petitioner, the MP has been abroad for treatment and has not participated in parliamentary activities in person, which he claims has...

Association of Southeast Asian Nations welcomes East Timor as newest member in historic expansion
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 27, 2025

Kenya deployed a contingent of around 264 soldiers to the region from December 2000, based in Gleno, Ermera district after decades of conflict.

Shimoni port welcomes first cruise ship, boosting Kwale County’s tourism revival
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

After Kwale, the cruise ship will proceed to Mombasa and Lamu ports, continuing its showcase of Kenya’s coastal charm to international travellers.

Ethiopia bets on nuclear power to cement regional energy dominance
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 23, 2025

Gedion described the pact as central to Ethiopia's vision of combining hydropower from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) with nuclear energy...

Ivory Coast votes: Economic progress meets political exclusion in high-stakes election
DW News  |  Oct 22, 2025

With opposition figures barred and regional instability looming, Ivory Coast’s 2025 presidential vote tests the resilience of its democracy and the su...

Ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo makes historic bid to become Ivory Coast’s first female president
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 21, 2025

Ehivet, who will be contesting under a Movement of Skilled Generations party ticket, faces four other candidates, including current president Alassane...

MPs seek fresh zoning rules to protect shrinking farmland
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

By securing farmland and supporting commercial-scale agriculture, MPs and the Agriculture Ministry hope to reverse the decline in productivity and str...

Vocal Africa demands suspension of Mombasa OCS over Simon Warui’s death in custody
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid condemned what he termed growing police impunity, questioning why the OCS and officers on duty the night Warui died ha...

Man’s death in Mombasa police cell prompts IPOA probe as LSK joins push for justice
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2025

On Monday, the Law Society of Kenya said it was working with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights to press for a thorough and timely investig...

LSK launches probe into death of Simon Warui in Mombasa police custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo said the society has appointed an advocate to act on behalf of the family and closely monitor the investigation to hold t...

Activists demand IPOA probe into mysterious death at Mombasa police station
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 20, 2025

Hussein said that deaths under police custody have increased across the country and that police officers must be held accountable for their actions.

Questions abound after missing Nairobi man is found dead in Mombasa police cell
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 19, 2025

Warui, a father of a three-year-old child, had been reported missing from his Umoja estate home in Nairobi on September 14. His family was notified of...

IGAD launches new guide to boost media and civil society efforts in combating extremism
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The guide, launched in Addis Ababa by Norway’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Stian Christensen, draws from last year’s discussions between the two sectors on...

Prison boss dismisses Paul Mackenzie's alleged poisoning plot at Shimo la Tewa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 03, 2025

Abdi Willy Adan said only some of the other suspects had refused food since Wednesday, while Mackenzie’s last hunger strike was recorded back in Febru...

Finnish court jails Nigerian-born activist Simon Ekpa for six years on terror charges
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 01, 2025

The Päijät-Häme District Court in southern Finland delivered the unanimous ruling, finding that Ekpa attempted to advance the Biafra cause through unl...

How to choose the best smartwatch model for your lifestyle, budget and needs
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 13, 2025

Once limited to simple timekeeping and alert notifications, smartwatches have evolved into versatile devices, offering health monitoring, productivity...

High Court upholds appointment of PSC vice chair Mary Kimonye, three commissioners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 12, 2025

Justice Bahati Mwamuye found that the petitioners failed to prove any illegality, irrationality or procedural impropriety in the process.

How to make authentic Kikuyu mukimo: Traditional Kenyan recipe and cultural significance
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 10, 2025

Mukimo is a wholesome mash made from boiled potatoes, maize, pumpkin leaves (or other greens such as spinach), and sometimes green peas or beans.

Ex-athletes Cherop, Bowen locked in bitter dispute over multi-million shilling properties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The property dispute is now before Justice Reuben Nyakundi at the High Court. The assets in question include land in Kaptagat/Kaptagat Block 3 (Misoi)...

Muchai murder trial: Accused says he’s been locked alone in Kamiti ‘cold room’ for 10 years
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 07, 2025

Simon Wambugu, the seventh accused in the case, told the Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina that he has been held in isolation for the entire 10 y...

Explainer: What you should know about matrimonial suits and how property is divided
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 05, 2025

The Constitution and the Matrimonial Property Act espouse equality of spouses during and after marriage.

Turkana County, donor partners unveil IMonitor to enhance community health
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 05, 2025

Funded by AMREF Health Africa through the TB Global Fund, the application will facilitate data collection and improve service delivery by enabling the...

'I start every day in debt'- Inside a Nairobi tuk-tuk driver’s 16-hour hustle
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 02, 2025

Ngugi is employed, and he has to hand over Sh1,000 to his boss every day without fail. Apart from that, he has to divide some of his earnings with the...

Key suspect in Kasipul MP Were’s assassination arrested near Kenya-Tanzania border
Amina Wako  |  May 11, 2025

Among those already in custody are Were’s personal bodyguard, Allan Omondi, his driver, Walter Owino, and William Imoli, a man detectives believe play...

Banks oppose CBK plan to peg lending to Central Bank Rate, cite credit access risks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2025

In its proposal, CBK has emphasised the importance of operationalising policy decisions through tools like the interbank rate to ensure stronger trans...

Major breakthrough as UN adopts plan for net-zero shipping emissions by 2050
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The IMO, which was established in 1948 and is based in London, has a history of creating global regulations to enhance safety and reduce pollution fro...

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