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Lynn Kolongei

Court gives county officials second chance in contempt case

The court was to sentence the four to civil jail or slap them with a fine for failure to convert casual workers to permanent and pensionable terms in contempt of the court's directive.

By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago

Court gives county officials second chance in contempt case

Student assaulted by KFS officers died of multiple soft tissue injuries

Student assaulted by KFS officers died of multiple soft tissue injuries

By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago

Woman found guilty of killing husband

Woman found guilty of killing husband

By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago

Student assaulted by KFS rangers succumbs to injuries

Student assaulted by KFS rangers succumbs to injuries

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Man disowns father, demands share of grandfather's estate in succession row

Jonah Rutto wants a share of the estate of his late grandfather Kireger Kutto, who was a prominent dairy and cereal farmer in Uasin Gishu County.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Man disowns father, demands share of grandfather's estate in succession row

Prosecution closes Chiloba murder case as court sets ruling date

The prosecution presented 22 witnesses to testify in the matter before the High Court sitting in Eldoret.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Prosecution closes Chiloba murder case as court sets ruling date

Woman found guilty of stabbing husband to death

The 37-year-old woman who was found guilty of murdering her husband in cold blood.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Woman found guilty of stabbing husband to death

Kibor's widow claims she is on the verge of eviction

Eunitah claims step-children unlawfully evicted her and her children from her Kabenes matrimonial home, threatening her and freezing bank accounts that held funds for her children's upkeep.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Kibor's widow claims she is on the verge of eviction

Man convicted while mentally ill released after 34 years in prison

Philip Bor was jailed in 1989 aged 18 after he was found guilty of murdering his neighbour.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Man convicted while mentally ill released after 34 years in prison

Win for Kamar in Sh200 million land dispute

Kamar was awarded general damages amounting to Sh10 million.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Win for Kamar in Sh200 million land dispute

Widow withdraws case against six in-laws

A woman who had sued her six in-laws, including a Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) officer, over alleged malicious damage to her property has withdrawn the case from Eldoret Law Courts.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Widow withdraws case against six in-laws

Case against policewoman accused of husband's murder moved to June

The hearing of a murder case against a police constable accused of allegedly killing her husband has been adjourned to June.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

Case against policewoman accused of husband's murder moved to June

Ugandan teenager jailed six years for killing her son

While confessing to the manslaughter charges, Mutenyo told the court that she committed the heinous act to free herself from the burden of taking care of her child.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

Ugandan teenager jailed six years for killing her son

Edwin Chiloba was smothered to death, pathologist tables report in court

Lack of oxygen due to blockage of mouth and nose killed the fashion model. Three socks had been stuffed into his throat and a pair of jeans trouser tied around his mouth.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

Edwin Chiloba was smothered to death, pathologist tables report in court

Chiloba murder suspect went on a spending spree using victim's money, court told

The court heard that Odhiambo left the 26-year-old student's decomposing body in his house and begun squandering his (Chiloba) money.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

Chiloba murder suspect went on a spending spree using victim's money, court told

Officer linked to warden's murder granted Sh 1.5 million bond

The accused allegedly fired one bullet at the prison warden in the chest killing him on the spot, using a revolver that he was carrying while on duty.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

Officer linked to warden's murder granted Sh 1.5 million bond

Ruto calls for prosecution of fake fertiliser dealers

Ruto directed NCPB officials across the country to fast track the distribution of subsidised fertiliser to farmers to enable them take advantage of the long rains to plant crops.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

Ruto calls for prosecution of fake fertiliser dealers

We don't have money to pay you, Ruto tells striking doctors

President William Ruto said his government will reduce the budget from the current Sh4.2 trillion to Sh3.7 trillion so that the country can live within its means.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

We don't have money to pay you, Ruto tells striking doctors

Former CEO seeks Sh 5.9 billion compensation after 41-year ordeal

According to the court papers, the former CEO pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing more than Sh3 million from his former employer.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

Former CEO seeks Sh 5.9 billion compensation after 41-year ordeal

KQ resumes flights to Eldoret airport after 10-year hiatus

CS Murkomen says the Kenya Airways' route expansion will open up Kenya and allow trade and business to bloom.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

KQ resumes flights to Eldoret airport after 10-year hiatus

AP officer on murder charge claims life in danger

An Administration Police officer accused of allegedly killing a prison warden in a joint in Kitale town last month has claimed that his life is in danger.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

AP officer on murder charge claims life in danger

'I only need one chance' : PWDs still have a hard time landing job

Many people living with disabilities are discriminated against in the job market.

By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago

'I only need one chance' : PWDs still have a hard time landing job

Judge orders eviction of 35 families from disputed land

Hundreds of families had invaded the farm of the late prominent farmer Christopher Kipchirchir Sum in Karnanin, Moiben, Uasin Gishu county.

By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago

Judge orders eviction of 35 families from disputed land

Woman loses bid to stop Kiptum's burial

The High Court in Eldoret has declined to issue an order stopping the burial of the athletic champion Kelvin Kiptum after a 22-year-old woman filed a case claiming to have sired a daughter with him.

By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago

Woman loses bid to stop Kiptum's burial

Hundreds flock at Iten grounds to view Kiptum's body

According to an autopsy conducted by Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor on Wednesday, Kiptum died of severe head, spine and rib injuries.

By Lynn Kolongei and Christopher Chesang 6 months ago

Hundreds flock at Iten grounds to view Kiptum's body

Lands court sets date to rule on Kamar's property dispute

Margaret Kamar and her daughter are accused of refusing to transfer two prime parcels of land bought from them by Wilson arap Maina through his company, Kobilo Farm Limited.

By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago

Lands court sets date to rule on Kamar's property dispute

New housing technology to facilitate completion of Kiptum's home in 7 days

The house is taking shape with the engineers indicating that they were at 50 per cent completion and confident they will beat the Thursday deadline.

By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago

New housing technology to facilitate completion of Kiptum's home in 7 days

State to hand over house to Kiptum's family on Thursday

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the government is involved in the funeral preparations for the late athletic champion.

By Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago

State to hand over house to Kiptum's family on Thursday

Textile manufacturers, governors oppose plans to import duty free fabric

Governors and textile manufacturers from 24 cotton-growing counties have raised concern over the government's plan to import duty-free fabric.

By Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago

Textile manufacturers, governors oppose plans to import duty free fabric

How Mediheal Group of Hospitals sunk

Before the unprecedented fall, the management had big dreams that saw expansion of the facilities countrywide in Eldoret, Nairobi, Nakuru, and Kakamega towns.

By Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago

How Mediheal Group of Hospitals sunk

Court directs Kibor's will be put to a forensic audit amid dispute

Four widows and 29 siblings are in a court battle over Sh16 billion estate. The fourth widow Eunita Jelimo ordered to surrender the document.

By Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago

Court directs Kibor's will be put to a forensic audit amid dispute

Appeal's Court revokes nomination of 9 UDA MCAs

Nine UDA Nominated MCAs have been dealt a blow for a third time in a row after the Court of Appeal revoked their nomination to the Uasin Gishu county assembly.

By Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago

Appeal's Court revokes nomination of 9 UDA MCAs

More than 20pc of all candidates post university entry points as results released

Education CS Machogu highlighted that 48,174 candidates scored a mean grade of E. Number of candidates who sat KCSE was less by 3,685 compared with the number registered.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

More than 20pc of all candidates post university entry points as results released

I will not be stopped, warns Ruto as allies rail against Judiciary

Ruto has urged for collaboration between different arms of government, stressing that unity is crucial for national progress.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

I will not be stopped, warns Ruto as allies rail against Judiciary

Discovery of former KVDA boss's remains ends 12 year mystery

On September 26, 2012, the former KVDA boss was declared missing after he allegedly failed to return home from a nearby shopping centre.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

Discovery of former KVDA boss's remains ends 12 year mystery

Detectives exhume remains suspected to be of ex-KVDA MD who disappeared in 2012

Homicide detectives exhume remains of body believed to be of former KVDA Managing Director Silvenus Tubei at his home in Tumeiyo, Keiyo South; he disappeared in 2012.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

Detectives exhume remains suspected to be of ex-KVDA MD who disappeared in 2012

Rotich: I've forgiven those behind my prosecution over Arror, Kimwarer dams

Rotich termed as fiction corruption allegations that saw him alongside eight others appear before court since July 2019 before the case was dismissed for lack of evidence.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

Rotich: I've forgiven those behind my prosecution over Arror, Kimwarer dams

Suspects in athlete's murder to remain in custody for 21 days

The Magistrate exercised her discretion to detain suspects, noting that the general welfare of the public was disturbed by the athlete's death.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

Suspects in athlete's murder to remain in custody for 21 days

Residents urge Ruto to save struggling Mediheal Hospital-Eldoret

The hospital is facing a myriad of challenges including staff strikes and exodus over salary delays and a drastic drop in the number of patients visiting the facility.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

Residents urge Ruto to save struggling Mediheal Hospital-Eldoret

Reprieve for Swarup Mishra as court halts sale of property over Sh61m loan

Mishra, his wife Pallavi Rajthan and their hospital, Mediheal Diagnostics and Fertility Centre had moved to the High Court in Eldoret against Legacy Auctioneer Services and CIB Kenya.

By Lynn Kolongei 9 months ago

Reprieve for Swarup Mishra as court halts sale of property over Sh61m loan

Blow to Sirikwa squatters after court reverses Too land ruling

The Supreme Court, in a decisive blow, ruled in favour of Too's family and several landowners while reversing earlier judgments rendered at the Environment and Lands Court and the Court of Appeal.

By Lynn Kolongei 9 months ago

Blow to Sirikwa squatters after court reverses Too land ruling

Naftali Kinuthia jailed 40 years for killing Ivy Wangeci

Kinuthia, 33, was found guilty on October 26. The murder occurred outside Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital on the morning of April 9, 2019.

By Lynn Kolongei 9 months ago

Naftali Kinuthia jailed 40 years for killing Ivy Wangeci

Medic to testify in death of LGBTQ activist case

Justice Nyakundi wants the pathologist to table a post-mortem report showing the cause of death of the fashion model, who was a final-year fashion student at the University of Eldoret.

By Lynn Kolongei 9 months ago

Medic to testify in death of LGBTQ activist case

Tirop murder case: Suspect to undergo DNA test

Tirop was found dead in her house on the outskirts of Iten town, Elgeyo Marakwet county, on October 13, 2022.

By Lynn Kolongei 9 months ago

Tirop murder case: Suspect to undergo DNA test

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