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Lynn Kolongei

Witnesses: Murdered athlete's wife hired men to punish him for affair

Joshua Nyanchae says Rose Rotich offered Sh200,000 to “discipline” her husband. Rotich, two others are charged with Samuel Kandie’s murder in Eldoret last year.

Witnesses: Murdered athlete's wife hired men to punish him for affair

Moi University sacks 900 staff citing financial constraints

Moi University sacks 900 staff citing financial constraints

Kanu-era politician's children fight over Sh800 million estate

Kanu-era politician's children fight over Sh800 million estate

Witnesses: Kandie's wife hired men to 'punish' him over infidelity

Witnesses: Kandie's wife hired men to 'punish' him over infidelity

School driver accused of defiling 3-year-old pupil to remain in custody

A school driver accused of defiling a three-year-old pupil in Katuyo, Ainabkoi, Uasin Gishu County, will remain in custody for seven more days to allow police to complete investigations.

School driver accused of defiling 3-year-old pupil to remain in custody

LSK North Rift boss sued by family of late Uasin Gishu tycoon over Sh25 million

Kenei had successfully arbitrated the family's Sh150 million succession case.

LSK North Rift boss sued by family of late Uasin Gishu tycoon over Sh25 million

Court now declares musician legal heir to tycoon's estate

The judge noted that the widow and her three sons had fraudulently omitted the musician from the list of beneficiaries presented in court.

Court now declares musician legal heir to tycoon's estate

14 years later, Mzee Chelimo walks free after conviction for defiling 4-year-old

For over a decade, he languished in prison, a place he describes as “a slow death.” In that time, he lost not only his freedom, but also his eyesight.

14 years later, Mzee Chelimo walks free after conviction for defiling 4-year-old

NLC ordered to pay Prof Ojienda's law firm Sh9m legal fees

The NLC will also pay Prof Ojienda's law firm 14 percent interest accrued per year until the period when it completes paying the firm its dues.

NLC ordered to pay Prof Ojienda's law firm Sh9m legal fees

Court told lawyer used beer bottle to kill fellow advocate

The High Court in Eldoret has been told how an Eldoret-based lawyer used a glass of a beer bottle to stab his colleague in the neck, leading to his death during a house party.

Court told lawyer used beer bottle to kill fellow advocate

Athlete Agnes Tirop murder: Court directs DCI to arrest Ibrahim Rotich

Justice Robert Wananda, who is presiding over the matter, criticised the police for laxity, noting that they had failed to arrest Rotich since the warrant was issued on 18 March.

Athlete Agnes Tirop murder: Court directs DCI to arrest Ibrahim Rotich

Moi University plans redundancy amid financial crisis, declining student numbers

The redundancy notice comes just three weeks after the university dismissed 324 non-teaching staff workers who had been employed on a contract basis.

Moi University plans redundancy amid financial crisis, declining student numbers

KDF officer recounts parents' toxic marriage in mother's murder trial

A 23-year-old Kenya Defence Force (KDF) Officer revealed to the High Court in Eldoret about his parents' toxic marriage that ended up in his mother's murder, allegedly by his father.

KDF officer recounts parents' toxic marriage in mother's murder trial

Relief for Uasin Gishu residents as court halts ELDOWAS new water tariff

Residents of Uasin Gishu can breathe a sigh of relief after the Environment and Land Court in Eldoret issued a temporary injunction halting the implementation of new water tariffs.

Relief for Uasin Gishu residents as court halts ELDOWAS new water tariff

New twist in Sh100m land case as Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, others reject evidence

Justice Nyakundi’s action came after the defendants in the case led by Kipchoge objected to her move to produce additional documents against them.

New twist in Sh100m land case as Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, others reject evidence

Court issues arrest warrant against suspect in Agnes Tirop's murder

The High Court in Eldoret has issued a warrant of arrest against Ibrahim Rotich, the key suspect in the murder of athlete Agnes Tirop after he failed for the second time to appear in court.

Court issues arrest warrant against suspect in Agnes Tirop's murder

Police officer jailed 30 years for fatally shooting wife

A police constable who sprayed 11 bullets on his wife, killing her on the spot in the presence of their minor son has been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment.

By 2 months ago

Police officer jailed 30 years for fatally shooting wife

Sudi drops case against 16 youths who looted Timba XO club

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has withdrawn a criminal case against 16 youths charged with stealing and destroying property valued at more than sh150 million at his Timba Xo club in Eldoret.

By 2 months ago

Sudi drops case against 16 youths who looted Timba XO club

25-year-old woman to serve 35 years in jail for husband's murder

The judge appealed to couples in toxic relationships in their marriage to be bold enough and move out for the sake of peace and harmony.

By 2 months ago

25-year-old woman to serve 35 years in jail for husband's murder

Moi University top officials sent on leave as new team takes over

Council chairman Noah Midamba says Vice Chancellor Isaac Kosgey, along with deputy vice-chancellors sent on leave. Prof Kiplagat Kotut from Embu University has been appointed as acting VC.

By 3 months ago

Moi University top officials sent on leave as new team takes over

Irate mob disrupt Kebs attempt to destroy toxic rice

A total of 546 bags of contraband rice impounded at a store in Eldoret town had failed the aflatoxin test. The angry youth wanted the rice distributed to them.

By 3 months ago

Irate mob disrupt Kebs attempt to destroy toxic rice

Man drags Gladys Boss into protracted land case

National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei has been dragged into a long-standing court case pitting two families over ownership of Sh100 million prime land in Uasin Gishu County.

By 3 months ago

Man drags Gladys Boss into protracted land case

Housing firm loses bid to control late prominent farmer's estate

The High Court in Eldoret has dismissed an application by a housing company to control part of the late farmer Malakwen arap Sisiwa’s multi-billion-shilling estate.

By 4 months ago

Housing firm loses bid to control late prominent farmer's estate

Policewoman sentenced to 35 years for shooting husband to death

A police woman has been sentenced to 35 years in jail for killing her husband.

By 4 months ago

Policewoman sentenced to 35 years for shooting husband to death

Chiloba murder: All you need to know about Jacktone Odhiambo's trial

The High Court in Eldoret has sentenced Jackton Odhiambo, who was found guilty of the murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba to 50 years imprisonment.

By 5 months ago

Chiloba murder: All you need to know about Jacktone Odhiambo's trial

Three children die as inferno razes house

Three children died after fire broke out in their house on Wednesday at Njambini in Yamumbi, Uasin Gishu county.

By 5 months ago

Three children die as inferno razes house

Court finds photographer guilty of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba murder

Jackton Odhiambo found guilty in the murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiptoo, alias Chiloba, Eldoret High Court Judge Reuben Nyakundi schedules sentencing for Dec.16

By 5 months ago

Court finds photographer guilty of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba murder

Kibor's children dispute widow's report on Will in succession row

Two reports on the validity of a purported Will detailing how the tycoon’s Sh16b estate is to be distributed with DCI saying it was forged.

By 5 months ago

Kibor's children dispute widow's report on Will in succession row

Suspected Moi's bridge serial killer confesses to murdering minor

Suspected serial killer Evans Juma Wanjala who is accused of killing five minors in Moi’s Bridge, Uasin Gishu County has confessed to murdering a 10-year old girl.

By 6 months ago

Suspected Moi's bridge serial killer confesses to murdering minor

Puzzle of missing CCTV footage at DCI in lawyer's murder case

CCTV footage that forms crucial evidence in the trial of an Eldoret lawyer accused of killing his colleague in 2019 is missing.

By 6 months ago

Puzzle of missing CCTV footage at DCI in lawyer's murder case

School driver accused of defiling 3-year-old pupil to remain in custody

A school driver accused of defiling a three-year-old pupil in Katuyo, Ainabkoi, Uasin Gishu County, will remain in custody for seven more days to allow police to complete investigations.

School driver accused of defiling 3-year-old pupil to remain in custody

LSK North Rift boss sued by family of late Uasin Gishu tycoon over Sh25 million

Kenei had successfully arbitrated the family's Sh150 million succession case.

LSK North Rift boss sued by family of late Uasin Gishu tycoon over Sh25 million

Court now declares musician legal heir to tycoon's estate

The judge noted that the widow and her three sons had fraudulently omitted the musician from the list of beneficiaries presented in court.

Court now declares musician legal heir to tycoon's estate

14 years later, Mzee Chelimo walks free after conviction for defiling 4-year-old

For over a decade, he languished in prison, a place he describes as “a slow death.” In that time, he lost not only his freedom, but also his eyesight.

14 years later, Mzee Chelimo walks free after conviction for defiling 4-year-old

NLC ordered to pay Prof Ojienda's law firm Sh9m legal fees

The NLC will also pay Prof Ojienda's law firm 14 percent interest accrued per year until the period when it completes paying the firm its dues.

NLC ordered to pay Prof Ojienda's law firm Sh9m legal fees

Court told lawyer used beer bottle to kill fellow advocate

The High Court in Eldoret has been told how an Eldoret-based lawyer used a glass of a beer bottle to stab his colleague in the neck, leading to his death during a house party.

Court told lawyer used beer bottle to kill fellow advocate

Athlete Agnes Tirop murder: Court directs DCI to arrest Ibrahim Rotich

Justice Robert Wananda, who is presiding over the matter, criticised the police for laxity, noting that they had failed to arrest Rotich since the warrant was issued on 18 March.

Athlete Agnes Tirop murder: Court directs DCI to arrest Ibrahim Rotich

Moi University plans redundancy amid financial crisis, declining student numbers

The redundancy notice comes just three weeks after the university dismissed 324 non-teaching staff workers who had been employed on a contract basis.

Moi University plans redundancy amid financial crisis, declining student numbers

KDF officer recounts parents' toxic marriage in mother's murder trial

A 23-year-old Kenya Defence Force (KDF) Officer revealed to the High Court in Eldoret about his parents' toxic marriage that ended up in his mother's murder, allegedly by his father.

KDF officer recounts parents' toxic marriage in mother's murder trial

Relief for Uasin Gishu residents as court halts ELDOWAS new water tariff

Residents of Uasin Gishu can breathe a sigh of relief after the Environment and Land Court in Eldoret issued a temporary injunction halting the implementation of new water tariffs.

Relief for Uasin Gishu residents as court halts ELDOWAS new water tariff

New twist in Sh100m land case as Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, others reject evidence

Justice Nyakundi’s action came after the defendants in the case led by Kipchoge objected to her move to produce additional documents against them.

New twist in Sh100m land case as Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, others reject evidence

Court issues arrest warrant against suspect in Agnes Tirop's murder

The High Court in Eldoret has issued a warrant of arrest against Ibrahim Rotich, the key suspect in the murder of athlete Agnes Tirop after he failed for the second time to appear in court.

Court issues arrest warrant against suspect in Agnes Tirop's murder

Police officer jailed 30 years for fatally shooting wife

A police constable who sprayed 11 bullets on his wife, killing her on the spot in the presence of their minor son has been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment.

By 2 months ago

Police officer jailed 30 years for fatally shooting wife

Sudi drops case against 16 youths who looted Timba XO club

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has withdrawn a criminal case against 16 youths charged with stealing and destroying property valued at more than sh150 million at his Timba Xo club in Eldoret.

By 2 months ago

Sudi drops case against 16 youths who looted Timba XO club

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