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Topic: Award

Woman trafficked in Myanmar scam awarded Sh7.3 million

By Jacinta Mutura   2026-07-16 17:35:50

A Kisii court has awarded a woman Sh7.37 million for being trafficked to a notorious scamp in Myanmar where she was forced to work 17-hour days running online cryptocurrency fraud schemes.

How Kenyan sculptor Evans Ngure turns scrap metal, waste into award-winning art

By Anjellah Owino   2026-07-11 15:43:38

Kenyan sculptor Evans Ngure transforms discarded metal, wood and found objects into striking artworks that celebrate wildlife, culture, sustainability and environmental conservation.

Shun doping, Olympians tell athletes at Eldoret City race awards

By Stephen Rutto   2026-07-10 15:51:04

The country's decorated legends told active athletes to maintain the country's status as an athletics powerhouse.

Court declines to award Sh20 million to pastor dismissed over polygamy

By Joackim Bwana   2026-07-10 13:39:59

The High Court dismissed a former SDA pastor’s Sh20 million compensation claim after ruling he failed to prove union membership, following his dismissal over alleged polygamy and misconduct.

Court upholds Sh21.9m award for driver injured in Al-Shabaab attack

By Joackim Bwana   2026-07-09 15:49:05

Mwalimu Mohamed Babuhija was driving a Crustancean Processors Limited vehicle on the Malindi-Lamu road in Hindi when Al-Shabaab militia opened fire on a convoy of vehicles and he was shot.

EACC probes West Pokot County tender award over alleged procurement irregularities

By Irissheel Shanzu   2026-07-08 12:13:56

The EACC is investigating alleged procurement irregularities and conflict of interest in the award of a West Pokot County tender for refurbishment works at the Agricultural Training College.