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Julius Chepkwony

Senator Omtatah, advocate Matindi want court to stop Finance Bill debate

The duo said the Bill has been prematurely introduced, lacks an approved fiscal framework and should MPs proceed and pass the tax proposals Kenyans would be affected

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

Senator Omtatah, advocate Matindi want court to stop Finance Bill debate

Cost of Itare dam project increases to Sh40 billion

Cost of Itare dam project increases to Sh40 billion

By Julius Chepkwony 3 months ago

When greed takes over, causing church to split over money, power

When greed takes over, causing church to split over money, power

By Julius Chepkwony and Daniel Chege 4 months ago

DCI seeks to detain five KFS rangers for 14 days over student's death

DCI seeks to detain five KFS rangers for 14 days over student's death

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Fears of maize seed crisis as floods hit Perkerra irrigation scheme

Farmers contracted by Kenya Seed Company (KSC) to plant maize seeds in Marigat, Baringo county are counting losses after floods destroyed their farms.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Fears of maize seed crisis as floods hit Perkerra irrigation scheme

Residents anxious as fault lines develop in residential areas

Kenneth Milgo, a resident, said they woke up one-morning last week to find a huge crack on one of the roads in the area

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Residents anxious as fault lines develop in residential areas

Court seeks state's contingency plan for disaster preparedness

Justice Samuel Mohochi ordered the government to prepare and present its plan on how to handle the situation following a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Court seeks state's contingency plan for disaster preparedness

Boy in agony after he's beaten, burnt by father

Teen says his father assaulted him for stealing Sh5,000. But his father says the actual amount stolen was Sh72,000.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Boy in agony after he's beaten, burnt by father

Property can't be shared until couples divorce, declares court

Justice Nzioko says party laying claim on property must prove marriage dissolution.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Property can't be shared until couples divorce, declares court

Governor Cheboi faces impeachment amid audit queries

Jacob Kiplagat, a petitioner, claims the governor has failed to discharge his duties.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Governor Cheboi faces impeachment amid audit queries

Sibling rivalry exposed in UDA primaries

There are fears the chaos and rigging claims could spell doom to the country's ruling party.

By Julius Chepkwony and George Sayagie 4 months ago

Sibling rivalry exposed in UDA primaries

Man ordered to pay Hezekiah Oyugi estate Sh3.8m unpaid rent

Laban Cheptarus reportedly owed the estate of former Internal Security PS Hezekiah Oyugi rent arrears between March 2004 and March 2024.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Man ordered to pay Hezekiah Oyugi estate Sh3.8m unpaid rent

Prosecution, defense lawyers differ over Sh177m Maasai Mara University graft case

DPP and lawyers representing Maasai Mara University Vice Chancellor Mary Walingo are embroiled in a fierce battle over whether to withdraw or close the Sh177 million corruption case.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Prosecution, defense lawyers differ over Sh177m Maasai Mara University graft case

DCI wades into legal battle over ex-mayor's Sh1 billion estate

The DCI seeks to be supplied with copies of contested Wills.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

DCI wades into legal battle over ex-mayor's Sh1 billion estate

Cheboi faces impeachment for failing to pay suppliers

A petition seeking Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi from office has been filed at the county assembly.

By Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Cheboi faces impeachment for failing to pay suppliers

North Rift: Kenya's valley of death

Heightened security operations have been witnessed in the area but bandits continue to strike, killing and stealing livestock and destroying property.

By Julius Chepkwony and Steve Mkawale 5 months ago

North Rift: Kenya's valley of death

Kihika assents to Bill in renewed fight against alcoholism

The fight against alcoholism received a major boost after Governor Susan Kihika assented to the Nakuru County Alcoholic Drinks (Amendment) Bill 2023.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Kihika assents to Bill in renewed fight against alcoholism

Counties disregard SRC directive, spend millions on official housing

Salaries and Remuneration Commission had advised government to provide official residences within specific budgets.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Counties disregard SRC directive, spend millions on official housing

Puzzle of county employees who share the same bank accounts

Some 14 ECD teachers shared bank accounts raising questions about their existence. The 14 employees earned a monthly gross salary totalling Sh4 million.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Puzzle of county employees who share the same bank accounts

Firm to pay woman Sh60 million or vacate disputed property

The Sh60 million is the cost incurred by Zawadi in the occupation, use, and construction of a four-storey structure. The court declared that the amount is negotiable.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Firm to pay woman Sh60 million or vacate disputed property

Eight killed in dawn accident on Nakuru-Eldoret highway

Six adults and two minors are among those killed in the accident.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Eight killed in dawn accident on Nakuru-Eldoret highway

Masai Mara lion killing case to go for mediation

The 'Black Rock Pride' is one of the most documented and studied lion prides in the Masai Mara and Africa.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Masai Mara lion killing case to go for mediation

Security officials mull new strategies to tackle banditry

Korir said the multi-agency security team had a roadmap towards containing banditry including moving all security camps to the Kerio river belt where bandits cross over during attacks.

By Christopher Kipsang and Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Security officials mull new strategies to tackle banditry

What awaits new LSK leadership as Odhiambo takes oath of office

Prof Ojienda said the new leadership must not appear to be tilted towards one side as it would risk losing objectivity.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

What awaits new LSK leadership as Odhiambo takes oath of office

Not so fast, Mr President

Six Kenyans move to court and fault Parliament for the newly signed Act citing lack of public participation and discriminatory provisions in the new law.

By Kamau Muthoni and Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Not so fast, Mr President

American sues Kenya Government over killings of lions in the Mara

Luis Franco through lawyer David Kipruto filed the suit at the Environment and Lands Court in Nairobi on Tuesday.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

American sues Kenya Government over killings of lions in the Mara

Fears of demolition as Prisons win case against 17 High Ridge residents

The judge said the 17 residents had not proved their case on the balance of probability and the parcels of land they occupied fell within the prison land by gazette notice Number 361 of 1961.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Fears of demolition as Prisons win case against 17 High Ridge residents

School bus involved in road accident in Baringo

School bus ferrying students on an academic trip in Baringo involved in an accident at Patkawanin on Marigat-Kabarnet road.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

School bus involved in road accident in Baringo

Maribe hits ground running despite PSC job order

Maribe had confirmed that she is working with the Ministry of Public Service Performance Delivery and Management headed by Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria.

By Ndung'u Gachane and Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Maribe hits ground running despite PSC job order

Court appoints two to administer the estate of Naivas founder

The High Court has appointed David Kimani and Grace Wamboi as administrators of the estate of Naivas supermarket chain founder Peter Mukuha.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Court appoints two to administer the estate of Naivas founder

Judge orders top officials of Athletics Kenya to leave office

Athletics Kenya officials have suffered a major blow after the High Court in Nairobi ordered them to vacate office.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Judge orders top officials of Athletics Kenya to leave office

Former KDF officer demands Sh31 million compensation for injury

He sustained life-changing injuries while working as a soldier in 1987 and has been in and out of courts seeking justice and despite being awarded Sh22 million

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Former KDF officer demands Sh31 million compensation for injury

Egerton University plants 200,000 trees in Mau ecosystem

The university lies within the Mau Complex ecosystem, and for the last two decades, it has been rehabilitating the Shururu forest.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Egerton University plants 200,000 trees in Mau ecosystem

Doctor wants court to stop roll out of new ID, passport fees

Dr Magare Gikenyi now wants the court to stop the implementation of new charges for various government documents.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Doctor wants court to stop roll out of new ID, passport fees

Court summons CS Wahome over land for victims of post-poll chaos

The High Court in Nakuru has summoned Lands CS Alice Wahome in a case between beneficiaries of the estate of Benjamin Njoroge and the government.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Court summons CS Wahome over land for victims of post-poll chaos

LSK elections: Lawyers vote for new president

Lawyers vote to elect a new president of the Law Society of Kenya and a Judicial Service Commission representative.

By David Njaaga and Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

LSK elections: Lawyers vote for new president

Governor Kihika unveils five-year development plan for Nakuru

The 3rd generation CIDP is in line with the constitutional requirement that no government resources should be appropriated outside a planning framework.

By Julius Chepkwony, Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago

Governor Kihika unveils five-year development plan for Nakuru

Family contest legality of former mayor's wills in Sh1b estate row

The former mayor's family is fighting over his vast estate, estimated to be valued at Sh1 billion.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Family contest legality of former mayor's wills in Sh1b estate row

Dilemma over jailing adults who committed crimes while minors

Judge says it is unfair to shield minors below 14 years from criminal culpability while subjecting those who are 15 to 17 years to the full wrath of the law for crimes they committed as minors.

By Kamau Muthoni and Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Dilemma over jailing adults who committed crimes while minors

North Rift insecurity worsens despite government measures

Insecurity is rife in the areas, with locals forced to learn to live with the gunshot sounds. To the surprise of many, most attacks happen in broad daylight.

By Julius Chepkwony and Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

North Rift insecurity worsens despite government measures

Court of Appeal orders ex-Nairobi finance officer to forfeit property

Kiamba, his wife Tracy Musau, Jimbise Limited and Muthaiga Green Acres Limited have been ordered to forfeit over Sh113 million to the government.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Court of Appeal orders ex-Nairobi finance officer to forfeit property

Doctor-cum-activist who is keen to check on government excesses

Magare Gikenyi, a consultant trauma and general surgeon and human rights activist, attends to his patients during the day and uses his free time to check on government excesses.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Doctor-cum-activist who is keen to check on government excesses

Why war on illicit brews is still a headache

The constitutional dispensation does not support the almost conveyor belt practice in courts where petty offenders are presented.

By Julius Chepkwony and Gilbert Kimutai 7 months ago

Why war on illicit brews is still a headache

DCI arrest West Pokot Deputy Governor over alleged incitement

Robert Komolle is in police custody following arrest by Directorate of Criminal Investigations detectives in Nakuru over alleged incitement.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

DCI arrest West Pokot Deputy Governor over alleged incitement

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