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Collins Kweyu

Flood evictions spark outrage as residents mull their next move

Civil society and human rights groups also weighed in on the ongoing forced evictions on riparian land saying it's in contravention of the Constitution.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Collins Kweyu 4 months ago

Flood evictions spark outrage as residents mull their next move

Fake magistrate in court for defrauding job seeker

Fake magistrate in court for defrauding job seeker

By Collins Kweyu 4 months ago

Businessman denies supplying Sh209 million fake fertiliser

Businessman denies supplying Sh209 million fake fertiliser

By Collins Kweyu 4 months ago

Former Dandora OCS acquitted of sexual offence

Former Dandora OCS acquitted of sexual offence

By Collins Kweyu 4 months ago

NCPB officials charged over fake fertiliser

The accused all faced 10 counts relating to the supply of 139,688 bags of fake fertiliser.

By Collins Kweyu 4 months ago

NCPB officials charged over fake fertiliser

Ex-Murang'a governor, two others in court over Sh351m county scam

Mwangi wa Iria presents himself at the Integrity Centre after the court lifts orders stopping his arrest. Coalition co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka leading former Murang'a Governor's defence team.

By Collins Kweyu 4 months ago

Ex-Murang'a governor, two others in court over Sh351m county scam

Former Bomas of Kenya CEO denies corruption charges

Former Bomas of Kenya CEO, Peter Gitaa, has denied all charges related to corruption.

By Collins Kweyu 4 months ago

Former Bomas of Kenya CEO denies corruption charges

Man masquerading as EACC official arraigned in court

Militonic Mwendwa Kitute was presented before Milimani Anti-Corruption magistrate Zipporah Gichana after the EACC apprehended him.

By Collins Kweyu 4 months ago

Man masquerading as EACC official arraigned in court

Doctor jailed 12 years over link to ISIS terror group

The doctor who was based in Makueni county was found guilty of recruiting members to ISIS and being in possession of articles related to terror activities.

By Collins Kweyu 4 months ago

Doctor jailed 12 years over link to ISIS terror group

Echesa charged with extorting Kakamega Governor Barasa

The first charge stated that while at unknown place within the country jointly with others not before court, Echesa conspired with intent to defraud by falsely accusing Barasa of kidnapping him.

By Collins Kweyu 5 months ago

Echesa charged with extorting Kakamega Governor Barasa

Drama as Iria secures order to avert arrest in Sh140m graft case

The court order was collected by a helicopter at Mumbi grounds after it emerged that Iria's spouse had been arraigned in court.

By Boniface Gikandi and Collins Kweyu 5 months ago

Drama as Iria secures order to avert arrest in Sh140m graft case

Two deny stealing property of ex-DCI boss Kinoti's son

The two broke into Quebec gaming lounge and stole play stations, play station pads and gaming disks all valued Sh1,260,000

By Collins Kweyu 5 months ago

Two deny stealing property of ex-DCI boss Kinoti's son

Hospitals in three counties get free wheelchairs

Promoters of the initiative said the donations target six counties in the next three months.

By Collins Kweyu and Kennedy Mureithi 5 months ago

Hospitals in three counties get free wheelchairs

Former Rerec official charged with forging certificate

Noah Okech was charged with acquiring a forged MBA degree in his name purporting it to be a genuine document issued by the University of Nairobi a fact he knew to be false.

By Collins Kweyu 5 months ago

Former Rerec official charged with forging certificate

State to press murder charges against DJ Joe Mfalme over officer's killing

Prosecutor said investigations will determine whether DJ Joe Mfalme and six co-accused were responsible for the death of Kebete deputy DCIO Felix Kelian Kintosi.

By Collins Kweyu 5 months ago

State to press murder charges against DJ Joe Mfalme over officer's killing

Man denies charge of giving false information against former magistrate

David Sosah was arrested on Wednesday last week before his arraignment.

By Collins Kweyu 6 months ago

Man denies charge of giving false information against former magistrate

Hospital bars magistrate from charging ex-PC in Sh1.5B land scam

A court on Thursday, March 14, denied access to a city hospital to charge former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner (PC) Davis Nathan Chelogoi over alleged land fraud worth Sh1.5 billion.

By Collins Kweyu 6 months ago

Hospital bars magistrate from charging ex-PC in Sh1.5B land scam

Settlers on Kirima land in court to stop eviction

Some of the people who have settled on the late politician Gerishon Kirima's land in Njiru, Nairobi, have moved to court to block their eviction.

By Collins Kweyu 6 months ago

Settlers on Kirima land in court to stop eviction

Khalwale seeks Sh1.3 billion in damages from businessman

Boni Khalwale claimed that the Kakamega-based businessman made defamatory statements against him and his family.

By Collins Kweyu 6 months ago

Khalwale seeks Sh1.3 billion in damages from businessman

Court finds two men guilty of being Al Shabaab members

Magistrate Zainab Abdul said that the state had proved that Abdimajit Hassan Adan and Mohammed Osman Nane had links and were a part of the Somalia-based terrorists group.

By Collins Kweyu and Kamau Muthoni 7 months ago

Court finds two men guilty of being Al Shabaab members

Embakasi gas plant owner to remain in custody for 21 days

Those who will be in custody for 21 days are the owner of the gas plant Derrick Kimathi and two Nema employees Marrian Kioko and Joseph Kamau.

By Collins Kweyu 7 months ago

Embakasi gas plant owner to remain in custody for 21 days

Former PS Itemere off hook in graft case as Savula wives face more charges

Savula and his wives are listed as directors of entities which allegedly irregularly received Sh122.3 million. Former ICT Principal Secretary Sammy Itemere acquitted of graft charges.

By Collins Kweyu 7 months ago

Former PS Itemere off hook in graft case as Savula wives face more charges

Nairobi's water and sewerage systems get a Sh6.2 billion upgrade

Nairobi residents will soon enjoy a cleaner and more efficient sewage system, thanks to a Sh1.4 billion project funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB).

By Collins Kweyu 7 months ago

Nairobi's water and sewerage systems get a Sh6.2 billion upgrade

Former PS Itemere acquitted in Sh122 million graft case

Former ICT Principal Secretary Sammy Ishiundu Itemere has been acquitted in the Sh122 advertising graft case.

By Collins Kweyu 7 months ago

Former PS Itemere acquitted in Sh122 million graft case

DPP starts extradition of Kenyan over death of girlfriend in the US

Suspect killed the woman and abandoned her body in a car before fleeing to Kenya, according to a police report. City court allows DPP's application to have the suspect tried in the US.

By Collins Kweyu 7 months ago

DPP starts extradition of Kenyan over death of girlfriend in the US

Activist wants CJ Martha Koome out over appointment of tax tribunal

A human rights activist has moved to court seeking the removal of the Chief Justice Martha Koome over appointment of members of the tax tribunal.

By Collins Kweyu 7 months ago

Activist wants CJ Martha Koome out over appointment of tax tribunal

11 Kettle House bouncers freed on bail in assault case

Twelve employees of Kettle House Bar and Grill in Kilimani, Nairobi, have been charged with six offences of assaulting journalists and police officers on Friday last week.

By Collins Kweyu 8 months ago

11 Kettle House bouncers freed on bail in assault case

I'm ready to meet DP Gachagua, says ex-Mungiki leader

Maina Njenga said he had no differences with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

By Collins Kweyu 8 months ago

I'm ready to meet DP Gachagua, says ex-Mungiki leader

6 suspects in court in connection to Sh2.85 billion gold scam

Six suspects have been presented in Milimani court, Nairobi in connection to a Sh2.85 billion mega gold scam that targeted two Malaysian nationals.

By Stephanie Wangari, Stephanie Wangari and Collins Kweyu 8 months ago

6 suspects in court in connection to Sh2.85 billion gold scam

Freedom for Rotich exposes state agencies

In July 2019, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) promised fire as he ordered Mr Rotich's arrest over the multi-billion shillings scandal.

By Kamau Muthoni and Collins Kweyu 9 months ago

Freedom for Rotich exposes state agencies

Safaricom witness says Obado was in Nairobi during Sharon's murder

Okoth Obado, his personal aide Michael Oyamo, and former county clerk Caspal Obiero have been charged with the murder of Sharon and her unborn child.

By Collins Kweyu 9 months ago

Safaricom witness says Obado was in Nairobi during Sharon's murder

Magistrates, Judges want Salasya arrested over Kakamega Magistrate threat

He called on the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome to have his officers arrest the MP.

By Collins Kweyu 9 months ago

Magistrates, Judges want Salasya arrested over Kakamega Magistrate threat

ODM activist Okanga denies insulting Ruto

ODM activist Nuru Maloba Okanga has been charged with insulting President William Ruto through his YouTube account.

By Collins Kweyu 9 months ago

ODM activist Okanga denies insulting Ruto

ODM activist arraigned for printing abusive words against President Ruto

An ODM activist, Nuru Okanga, was arraigned in court on Thursday, November 30 for allegedly insulting President William Ruto.

By Collins Kweyu 9 months ago

ODM activist arraigned for printing abusive words against President Ruto

GBV cases on the rise in Naivasha slums

Harsh economic times, mental illness and substance abuse are responsible for the rising cases of domestic violence and defilement.

By Collins Kweyu 9 months ago

GBV cases on the rise in Naivasha slums

Two officers jailed over Sh200,000 bribe

Court sentences Corporal Julius Oguma for 5 years in jail or pay Sh1.9m fine for demanding bribe from a Chinese national; his co-accused Wanjiru jailed for 1 year or pay Sh400,000 fine.

By Collins Kweyu 9 months ago

Two officers jailed over Sh200,000 bribe

Court acquits ex-director of children's home convicted for defilement

A former director of a children's home who was last year jailed for 100 years for allegedly defiling four minors under his care has been acquitted by another court where he was facing similar charges.

By Collins Kweyu 9 months ago

Court acquits ex-director of children's home convicted for defilement

PS Hinga urges investors to join affordable housing project

Housing Permanent Secretary Charles Hinga has urged investors to join hands with the government in the ongoing project to construct affordable houses across the country.

By Collins Kweyu 9 months ago

PS Hinga urges investors to join affordable housing project

County bureaucracy blamed for slow emergency response

Emergency medical technicians have urged county governments to stop unnecessary bureaucracy when dealing with matters of emergency and safety.

By Collins Kweyu 10 months ago

County bureaucracy blamed for slow emergency response

Former Lamu senator charged with Sh6m fraud

The former senator, who represented himself, pleaded with the court for a lenient bond term claiming that he was in a financial crisis after losing his seat in last year's elections.

By Collins Kweyu 10 months ago

Former Lamu senator charged with Sh6m fraud

Police given 10 days to hold suspects in Sh94m Quickmart heist

Court allows police to detain five suspects linked to Sh94m Quickmart heist for 10 days pending investigations, Milimani Magistrate Zainab Abdul rules.

By Collins Kweyu 10 months ago

Police given 10 days to hold suspects in Sh94m Quickmart heist

Judge's employees charged with theft of barbeque grills

They allegedly stole a barbeque grill and nyama choma jiko between July 17 and November 2, at Justice Aroni's Hardy residence in Lang'ata.

By Collins Kweyu 10 months ago

Judge's employees charged with theft of barbeque grills

DCI officer fails to prove impersonation charge against businessman

A police officer who investigated a case of impersonation of a high court advocate was put on the spot on Thursday for failing to prove the allegations.

By Collins Kweyu 10 months ago

DCI officer fails to prove impersonation charge against businessman

Teacher in court for selling exam papers on WhatsApp, Telegram

A teacher from St. Lilian Academy in Kiambu, has been charged with circulating information about the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination papers on social media platforms.

By Collins Kweyu 10 months ago

Teacher in court for selling exam papers on WhatsApp, Telegram

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