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Julius Chepkwony

Gideon Moi returns, eyes Baringo Senate seat

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-10-03 08:30:00

Before the announcement, residents kept guessing and pushed for Gideon Moi’s selection.

Is Aaron Cheruiyot's rise driven by merit or proximity to the right people?

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-10-06 08:40:00

Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has emerged as a key player, serving as the Majority Leader in the Senate and becoming an influential figure close to President Ruto in South Rift politics.

Kanu's Gideon Moi withdraws from Baringo Senate race

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-10-10 09:12:00

Kanu party National Chairman Gideon Moi was expected to present his nomination papers to the IEBC on Thursday for the Baringo senatorship but withdrew from the race.

KANU to join Ruto's broad-based government

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-10-10 16:33:40

KANU to join broad-based government, President Ruto announces, says he personally asked Gideon Moi to withdraw from Baringo Senate race.

Inside Ruto's soft landing in Kabarak

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-10-11 07:00:00

In a bold political pivot, Ruto and Moi bury the hatchet and pledge to pull Kenya out of the third world. The alliance signals a shift in Rift Valley politics, but not without internal party friction.

Mystery of man at the centre of Nakuru's prime property dispute

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-10-13 08:00:00

Kennedy Bosire, features prominently in court and DCI files as the purported owner of the property at the heart of a long-running ownership battle involving a lawyer and other individuals.

Lands PS summoned over 14,000-acre land dispute

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-10-13 07:00:00

Lands Principal Secretary Nixon Korir has been summoned by a Nakuru court to provide a report on the settlement of a 14,000-acre land dispute that has dragged on for over two decades.

An employee cannot resign to escape disciplinary action, appellate court rules

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-10-27 00:25:26

The Court of Appeal has ruled that an employee cannot avoid disciplinary action by resigning or purporting to retire after being accused of misconduct.

Pain of Maasai Mara University ex-worker pursuing pay for years

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-10-28 09:00:00

For more than five years, a former driver at Maasai Mara University has lived through frustration and humiliation — all while chasing his salary and justice.

Ruto promises more roads for Nakuru, eyes Sh1.5 trillion development plan

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-10-28 10:04:29

Ruto stated that the government requires approximately Sh1.5 trillion to construct new roads nationwide.

Five-decade wait ends as Kiptagwanyi residents get land titles

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-10-30 12:47:36

The long and painful wait for land ownership documents by residents of Kiptagwanyi, in Gilgil, Nakuru County, has finally come to an end.

Judge gives Lands office seven days to file Banita land report

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-11-01 08:00:00

The Office of Land Adjudication and Settlement has seven days to prepare and file in court a report on the settlement of a 14,000-acre land dispute that has dragged on for over two decades.

Alarm as logging ban lifted in Mau Forest

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-11-03 00:00:00

Green Belt Movement and Greenpeace Africa have called for an immediate suspension of tree harvesting in the Mau Forest Complex, citing violations of environmental laws.

Ndonga Farm not yet available for IDPs despite Ruto's directive

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-11-03 07:00:00

President Ruto promised that the more than 900 families would each receive Sh20,000 from the government as they move to the farm to start life afresh.

Kabarak University, NCBA partner to boost growth of SMEs

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-11-07 06:52:00

Prof Kiplagat noted that the partnership directly supports Kenya’s development agenda by strengthening SMEs.

DNA test ordered to identify heirs in late Prof George Eshiwani's estate row

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-11-11 13:29:35

This ruling follows an earlier order issued on December 3, 2024, which required that the DNA tests be conducted within 45 days.

Gideon Moi out, but UDA faces tough fight in race

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-11-25 00:00:00

President Ruto has publicly defended Gideon’s decision, revealing that he personally initiated the talks that led to the truce.

Court summons CS, PSs as settlement of families in Eastern Mau stalls

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-11-30 13:03:22

The High Court in Nakuru has summoned three senior government officials to give an update on the implementation of a judgment on settlement schemes in the Eastern Mau Forest.

Residents demand closure of popular nightclub in Nakuru

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-12-02 12:38:40

Residents of the posh Milimani Estate in Nakuru City have filed a suit at the Environment and Lands Court seeking the closure an entertainment joint within the area.

JSC clinches top honour at this year's FiRe awards

By Julius Chepkwony   2025-12-06 18:25:36

Judicial Service Commission has been crowned the overall winner in this year’s Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards under the Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices category.