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alarm over the disappearance of Muthwani Ward MCA Dominic Maitha According to local media sources, Machakos MCAs have raised alarm over the disappearance of Muthwani Ward MCA Dominic Maitha, who has reportedly been missing for over 24 hours. Colleagues suspect foul play, linking his disappearance to his recent threats to table an impeachment motion against Governor Wavinya Ndeti. MCA Maitha had accused the governor of corruption, bribing MCAs, and plotting the ouster of Assembly Speaker Ann Kiusya. Speaking last week, he vowed to initiate her removal, citing misuse of public funds and the controversial Ksh 800 million Machakos Youth Service…

Can Your Landlord Evict You Without Notice in Kenya In Kenya, the prison framework governing eviction commonly derives from the Land Act, 2012, and the Law of Contract Act, (Can Your Landlord Evict You Without Notice), which collectively stipulate the strategies landlords need to adhere to before evicting tenants. For lengthy-term rentals, which commonly denote agreements longer than twelve months, landlords are required to provide tenants with a written notice at least one month prior to any eviction. This statutory requirement aims to shield tenants from abrupt displacements, ensuring they may be given adequate time to seek opportunity accommodation. Moreover,…

The first attack on Sunday happened at dawn, in Fafi, Garissa County; suspected al-Shabaab militants rained terror on a camp housing national police reservists at Biyamadhow. When the guns fell silent, six National Police Reservist (NPR) officers had lost their lives, while four were injured. At dusk, kilometres away in Mandera County, the same terror outfit aimed at the residence of the head of the national police reservist in charge of the governor’s office, Abidkar Ibrahim. Mandera governor Mohamed Aden decried what he termed as a needless murder that could have been avoided if the security agents had acted on intelligence availed to…

The French government, working with relevant investment agencies, is investigating allegations of bribery, abuse of office, intimidation of public officials, and procedural manipulation in selecting the Director General of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). This probe focuses on Kefa Seda, who oversees PPP operations at the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA). Reports indicate that Kefa Seda paid a substantial bribe to Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo to influence the selection process in his favor, allegedly in Eldoret. Both Kefa Seda and Chris Kiptoo are also accused of accepting large sums of money from foreign investors, mainly from China, Turkey, and Gulf states, to…

Over seven employees  of a city sacco were yesterday charged at Nairobi Court with stealing from the employer over Sh 9.6M Appearing before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphinar Alego, they denied the charges and pleaded for a lenient bond term. The court heard that the accused persons committed the offense on diverse dates between 22nd July 2023 and 30th November 2024, The court heard that Justus theuri Kinyanjui, caroline Murugi,Mary Wambui, Peter Kariuki Frankline Sila, Valentine Mwikali, Gloria kavivi and David Mwangi unlawfully stole the sum of money from the new Milimani sacco by virtue of their employment. They denied…

Employee of Saif Properties LTD Mrs Jeniffer Wayua Mumo Some disturbing details have emerged on how a former employee of Saif Properties Ltd, Mrs Jeniffer Wayua Mumo defrauded millions from the company. Mumo who has already been charged in court is said to have used tricks to obtain Sh 1.8million from the said company. She was charged before Milimani Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego where she denied the charges and pleaded for lenient bond terms. According to the court papers, the accused person committed the offense between January 1, 2024, and June 30, 2024, with others not before the court. The…

A woman who used tricks to steal money and other valuables all totalling to Sh 1.1 million from an expatriate residing in Spring Valley, Westlands has been charged in court. The accused person, Rita Akinyi Yohana was charged before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lukas Onyina where he denied the charges. According to the chargesheet, the accused person stole; USD 4,000, 100 Indian Riyals, 30,000 Indian Rupees, Sh 31,350, jewelry, electronic devices, and important documents belonging to Kapoor Mohit all totalling to Sh 1.1milliom. The court heard that she committed the offense on March 11, 2025, at Spring Valley Estate in Nairobi…

Abdihakim Said Jama Nairobi-based detective Amos Gachie Gakure has narrated to the Nairobi Court how rogue Somali National Abdihakim Said Jama forged an Identity Card to disown a businesswoman’s land. While testifying before Milimani Resident Magistrate Rose Ndombi, Gakure revealed that the forgery matter was reported to the DCI on January 4, 2023, where the said non-Kenyan was found in possession of a forged identification document. The court heard that the detective did further investigations and even found some further details from the Department of Registration of Persons regarding the birth certificate that the accused person had presented. Findings confirmed…

Hon. Winfred Asiko Abuti Advocates for Respectful Mourning In a heartfelt gathering at Khaunga Village, East Wanga Ward, Mumias East Constituency, the community came together to mourn the loss of Fred Okutoyi Mutinyu, a dedicated community servant known for his deep love for family and unwavering commitment to societal well-being. Among the mourners was Hon. Winfred Asiko Abuti, a prominent aspirant for the Kakamega County Women Representative seat in the upcoming 2027 elections. Her presence and poignant address underscored the significance of honoring the departed with dignity and the imperative for youth to uphold integrity amidst political landscapes. Fred Okutoyi…

Margaret Wanjala Mwachanya Margaret Wanjala Mwachanya, once a respected public servant, now finds herself at the center of a scandal so bizarre that it raises serious questions about Kenya’s leadership standards. A former IEBC commissioner and Kenya’s most recent ambassador to Pakistan, Mwachanya is now embroiled in a criminal case that reveals a desperate attempt to regain power through witchcraft. While vying for the Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), a position requiring high ethical standards, she is simultaneously defending herself in Criminal Case No. MCCR/E637/2024 at Vihiga Law Courts. The charge? Suing a witch doctor for failing…