Julius Chepkwony

Government to relocate roadside markets, says Murkomen

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-01 13:37:04

Government to relocate roadside markets in bid to curb accidents, fatalities, Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen says as Londiani crash death toll hits 51.

Ruto lifts logging ban in state forests

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-02 20:00:25

President William Ruto on Sunday lifted the nationwide ban on logging in state forest giving a new lease of life to hundreds of saw-millers locked out of business for five years.

Matatus, buses to be fitted with dashboard cameras to tame road carnage, says Murkomen

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-04 16:29:51

All commercial vehicles, school buses to be fitted with dashboard cameras and vehicle telematics in bid to avert accidents and monitor traffic, CS Murkomen says.

Owners of palatial homes given days to leave land sold illegally

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-10 19:52:30

Court rules 13 families were conned into buying plots on land stolen from a widow. Woman filed suit in Nakuru, accusing man of selling her late husband’s ten acres of land.

Man gets back Sh50m property illegally auctioned a decade ago

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-11 16:31:33

Justice Mwangi Njoroge says the sale of the property was irregular. Court orders cancellation of all the entries in the register purporting to transfer the lease.

Insurance firm loses bid to stop property sale over Sh50m claim

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-12 17:08:14

Move allows auctioneers to dispose off Monarch Insurance Company's property worth over Sh50 million. Traders said their properties were completely destroyed when the policies were in place.

KTDA chairman Ichoho changes his mind after resigning

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-14 14:06:23

In the letter, Ichoho did not divulge much information as to why he resigned.

Kindiki sets up new GSU camp to curb clashes

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-15 14:16:18

The GSU camp has been established at Nkararo-Enoosaen in Trans Mara West, Narok county following a spate of violent attacks over border disputes.

Customary burial rights tested in court as families fight to bury loved ones

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-18 15:38:05

Courts face a tough balancing act between customs, religion and the law. Judges say spouse should play leading role when it comes to the disposal of the body of a married man or woman.

New offices and appointments illegal, PSC tells Nakhumicha

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-19 13:55:12

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has faulted Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha over new appointments.

Minor sues police officer at Nakuru High Court over alleged assault

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-23 20:28:26

The minor claims the police have been playing hide and seek by failing to bring to book key suspects in the assault despite reporting the matter.

Counties huge bills on governors house rent despite SRC directive

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-25 02:14:25

The report shows the governor and deputy governor’s residences in Vihiga County are incomplete. The construction commenced on March 28, 2019, and was expected to run for 78 weeks.

Court terms new police PAS position against law

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-28 08:39:28

Justice Byram Ongaya termed the appointment of Bernice Silaal Lemedeket as Principal Administrative Secretary as unconstitutional, invalid, null and void on Tuesday.

Woman, 103, facing eviction after 35-year battle over Sh200m land

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-07-28 16:56:46

The 35-year battle for the Sh200 million land has gone through the hands of at least eight judges. And it may not be over.

Assets Recovery Agency stripped of powers to keep forfeited cash

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-08-01 07:48:56

High Court judge Nixon Sifuna on Friday said most of the money recovered from proceeds of crime end up being misappropriated hence the need to channel the money to Treasury.

MP and State to pay firm Sh14m for destroying its brew

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-08-01 23:11:37

Nakuru High Court Judge Hilary Chemitei said Gikaria and the Attorney General should jointly pay Sh13.84 million prayed for by owners of Meera Umoja Kenya Ltd.

Missionaries get back their property sold by a caretaker irregularly

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-08-04 05:34:42

The Environment and Lands Court in Nakuru has ordered five individuals involved in a land deal to surrender it back to a missionary couple after a five-year court battle.

Nakuru lawyers seek details on appointment of 60 magistrates by JSC

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-08-10 16:23:48

Nakuru-based lawyers want the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to reveal details concerning the recent recruitment of 60 magistrates.

50 families staring at eviction camping at seller's premises

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-08-13 23:27:49

The judge said 11 people were conned into buying the parcel of land, illegally acquired from a widow and sub-divided into plots.

Counties still struggling to meet revenue targets a decade later

By Julius Chepkwony   2023-08-13 23:37:11

An analysis of revenue collection in the counties has revealed they have not been meeting targets over the years.