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Articles by Kate Wanderi
Shock as Kuresoi man kills lover and buries body in forest
Shock as Kuresoi man kills lover and buries body in forest Thursday August 22 2019 Men carrying the body of Ms Daisy Chebet on August 22, 2019 after exhuming it from a shallow grave in Bararget Forest in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County where she was buried after being killed three weeks ago allegedly by a man she was staying with for two years. The suspect was arrested. PHOTO | JOSEPH OPENDA | NATION In Summary The suspect narrowly escaped the wrath of an angry mob who were baying for his blood.
Dispute over dowry pushes elderly couple to divorce court
Dispute over dowry pushes elderly couple to divorce court Thursday August 15 2019 A file photo of the Nakuru Law Courts. PHOTO | GEOFFREY ONDIEKI | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary PHOTOS | NTVSenior Resident Magistrate Yvonne Khatambi noted that 72-year-old Joel Lang‘at and Joyce Chemutai, 65 had failed to resolve their dispute outside court. Ms Chemutai, through her lawyer, told the court that their marriage was beyond saving and urged the court to schedule the hearing.
Nakuru, Busia couples in baby theft case set for DNA test
Nakuru, Busia couples in baby theft case set for DNA test Tuesday August 13 2019 Nakuru Principal Magistrate Bernard Mararo on Tuesday allowed police to collect samples from the couples from Nakuru and Busia counties. PHOTO | COURTESY In Summary Nakuru Principal Magistrate Bernard Mararo on Tuesday allowed police to collect samples from the couples from Nakuru and Busia counties. Police believe the baby was stolen from Nakuru County by a woman who transported it all the way to Busia.
Three women narrate their experiences as truck drivers
By STELLA CHERONO More by this Author By KATE WANDERI More by this Author She pulled over near Molo River, jumped off the truck’s cabin and then made a call to her children. “I miss them,” she said, “but lazima ni hustle (but I must work hard),” Patience Longari says. A few minutes earlier, as she approached Nakuru’s Pipeline Junction, her 14-year-old son had called but she was driving. Longari, 36, left her home in Baringo three weeks before we met her.
Woman who chopped husband's genitals to be charged with murder
Woman who chopped husband's genitals to be charged with murder Tuesday August 6 2019 Naomi Njoki, the woman who allegedly chopped part her husband’s genitals, will now face murder charge after the man died. PHOTO | FILE In Summary The suspect was arrested on August 3 at their house in Free Area, Nakuru after neighbours alerted the police after the incident.
Man whose genitals were chopped off dies in hospital
Man whose genitals were chopped off dies in hospital Monday August 5 2019 A man who was admitted to the Nakuru Level Five Hospital after his drunk wife allegedly chopped off his genitals during a domestic quarrel in Free Area in the outskirts of Nakuru Town has died. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary Gakuru had been rushed to Nakuru Level Five Hospital by neighbours who responded to his painful cries on Saturday.
Nakuru officials detain 57 students caught watching porn
Nakuru officials detain 57 students caught watching porn Wednesday July 31 2019 Some of the secondary school students who were detained in Nakuru on July 31, 2019 after they were caught watching pornography. PHOTO | KATE WANDERI | NATION MEDIA GROUP Advertisement By KATE WANDERI More by this Author Three people were arrested Wednesday after law enforcement officers found dozens of secondary school students watching pornographic content in their business premises.
Business owners busted while showing porn movies to high school students
News Business owners busted while showing porn movies to high school students Police in Nakuru have arrested the owners of three business premises within Nakuru, after they found about 57 students in school uniforms watching movies and pornographic content in the premises, which are licensed to operate other businesses as mail shops.
Nakuru MCAs vow to support Aukot’s referendum push
By KATE WANDERI More by this Author By FRANCIS MUREITHI More by this Author Some of the members of the Nakuru County Assembly on Wednesday vowed to support Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot’s “Punguza Mizigo” Bill. Majority of the MCAs in the Jubilee-dominated House promised to popularise the bill at the grassroots during public participation sittings in the 55 wards.
Nakuru police want 'notorious' drug dealer denied bond
Nakuru police want 'notorious' drug dealer denied bond Monday July 22 2019 Joseph Muli Obenjo when he appeared in a Nakuru Court on July 19, 2019 charged with trafficking heroin valued at Sh103,500 in Bondeni estate. DCI officers now want him denied bond. PHOTO | JOHN NJOROGE | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary The police further argued that the suspect is a flight risk. The charges he faces, upon conviction, attract a huge fine and a lengthy sentence.
Kenyan to Testify in U.S. Over Ethiopian Plane Crash
By Stella Cherono and Kate Wanderi A man who lost his wife, three children and his mother-in-law in the ET302 Ethiopian Airline crash in March this year will Wednesday testify before the congress in the US. Mr Paul Njoroge, 34, in an interview with US media said Boeing should scrap the plane and the top executives should resign and face criminal charges.
Kenyan to testify in US over Ethiopian plane crash
Kenyan to testify in US over Ethiopian plane crash Wednesday July 17 2019 Mr Paul Njoroge, 34, whose wife, three children and mother-in-law perished in the ill-fated Ethiopian Airline crash at his father-in-law Quidos Karanja's home at Kwa Amos village in Kabatini, Bahati in Nakuru County on March 20, 2019. PHOTO | JOHN NJOROGE | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary Paul Njoroge says Boeing should scrap the plane and the top executives should resign and face criminal charges.
Visit Nakuru ASK show to form networks, farmers told
Visit Nakuru ASK show to form networks, farmers told Friday July 5 2019 Visitors at a maize farm at the Nakuru ASK Show on July 4, 2019. Farmers have been urged to visit the show in order to form more networs. PHOTO | JOHN NJOROGE | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary Dr Korir some of the farmers who have exhibitions are willing to do contract farming. He lauded the organising committee for the show led by Ms Margret Anami for a job well done.
Nakuru taxi driver testifies in pregnant sister's murder case
Nakuru taxi driver testifies in pregnant sister's murder case Wednesday July 3 2019 The Nakuru Law Courts. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary Mr Dennis Omosa is a witness in the case against Isaiah Ongoro following the deaths of Fannis Gesare 35, and her baby. Mr Ongoro is accused of committing the crime at Mawanga estate in Nakuru town on September 12, 2017. Mr Omosa said Ms Gesare had complained about violence and abuse by her husband two months earlier.
Two Kenyan women in Saudi freed from detention
Two Kenyan women in Saudi freed from detention Wednesday June 26 2019 Ms Elizabeth Sineno (left) with her friend Ms Eunice Mshiki in Al-Jouf Sakaka. They were freed from detention in Saudi Arabia on June 26, 2019. PHOTO | COURTESY Advertisement By KATE WANDERI More by this Author Two Kenyan women who were detained at a Saudi labour office were set free on Wednesday.
Kenyan Woman Stuck in Saudi Arabia Pleas for Help
By Kate Wanderi A Kenyan woman detained in Saudi Arabia is desperately calling out for help to return home. Ms Elizabeth Sineno, who is currently detained at the labour offices Jouf Sakaka in Saudi Arabia, has sent audio recordings appealing for assistance. In one of the recordings sent to the Nation, Ms Sineno is heard narrating how her dreams of improving her life were shuttered.
Kenyan woman stuck in Saudi Arabia pleads for help
Kenyan woman stuck in Saudi Arabia pleads for help Wednesday June 26 2019 In Summary Kenyan woman says she was sold off by her boss to an unidentified woman only to be abandoned on a city street. Saudi police rescued her only for her to have her detained in labour offices for one year. The woman now pleads for help to be able to return home. Advertisement By KATE WANDERI More by this Author A Kenyan woman detained in Saudi Arabia is desperately calling out for help to return home.
Two deny beating up Nakuru enforcement officer
Two deny beating up Nakuru enforcement officer Saturday June 22 2019 The Nakuru Law Courts where the suspects were arraigned. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP Advertisement By KATE WANDERI More by this Author Two men were on Friday charged with physically assaulting a Nakuru County enforcement officer. The suspects, Joel Mwangi Ndungu and Felix Oduor Otieno denied beating up Gladys Makungu Mudaiki on June 19.
Kenya: Governor Lee Kinyanjui Orders Registration of Street Children
By Kate Wanderi Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui has ordered all street children and families to register with the social services office within the next two weeks. The directive comes months after Nakuru County law enforcers rounded up more than 42 street children before dumping them at Torongo area in Baringo. NORMAL LIVES The governor gave the directive as he toured a street children dropping centre at Menengai Social Hall on June 13, 2019.
Governor Lee Kinyanjui orders registration of street children
Governor Lee Kinyanjui orders registration of street children Friday June 14 2019 Some of the Nakuru street children who were dumped in Baringo on February 6, 2019. Governor Lee Kinyanjui has ordered all street children to register with county social services department. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary The directive comes months after more than 42 street children were rounded up and dumped in Torongo area in Baringo.
Over 300 targeted in Nakuru County’s free cataract surgery
Over 300 targeted in Nakuru County’s free cataract surgery Thursday May 30 2019 Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui greets patients who turned up for eye surgery at the Nakuru Level Five Hospital. The free operation targets over 300 people and ends on June 2, 2019. PHOTO | COURTESY In Summary The free eye operation is funded by Mata Amritanandamayi in partnership with the Nakuru County government. Ms Kagwi acknowledged that aging is the main cause of eye cataracts.
Kenya: Lawyers Offer Free Legal Services to Nakuru Residents
By Geoffrey Ondieki, Kate Wanderi and Nancy Naholi Lawyers from National Legal Aid Service (NLAS) on Tuesday represented various litigants for free at the Nakuru Law Courts. The lawyers represented the clients before Principal Magistrate Bernard Mararo. Flora Bidali, an advocate of the High Court, who oversaw the event, said their main aim was to represent clients who lack lawyers and to create legal awareness.
Kenya: Woman Arrested With Illicit Brew Charged in Nakuru Court
By Kate Wanderi A Nakuru court has released a woman charged with being in possession of illicit brew on a Sh10,000 bond with surety. Nancy Nyamweya, a resident of Flamingo estate, Tuesday appeared before Principal Magistrate Bernard Mararo and was charged with being in possession of 20 litres of busaa whose content was questionable. She also faced a charge of selling the same brew to residents.
Lawyers offer free legal services to Nakuru residents
Lawyers offer free legal services to Nakuru residents Tuesday May 28 2019 A lawyer representing her clients in court. Lawyers from National Legal Aid Service on May 28, 2019 represented various litigants for free at the Nakuru Law Courts. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary Ms Bidali added that they will provide legal advice to the publics at no fee. The programme is currently running in the five counties of Nakuru, Nairobi, Eldoret, Mombasa and Kisumu.
Woman arrested with illicit brew charged in Nakuru court
Woman arrested with illicit brew charged in Nakuru court Tuesday May 28 2019 Police officers destroy equipment used to make illicit brew in Flamingo estate, Nakuru during a crackdown on May 24, 2019. A Nakuru court has released a woman from the estate charged with being in possession of illicit brew on a Sh10,000 bond with surety. PHOTO | JOHN NJOROGE | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary Ms Nyamweya was arrested by Administration Police officers during a patrol dubbed “Msako programme”.
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