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Ben Kirui

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SK Macharia urges court to resolve Directline shareholding, directorship dispute swiftly
February 19, 2026 08:27 (EAT) • 5 days ago

SK Macharia urges court to resolve Directline shareholding, directorship dispute swiftly

Royal Credit Limited chairperson and founder of Directline, Dr S.K. Macharia,  who appeared for contempt proceedings, recounted the frustrations he has faced as the founder of Directline. The company, whose shares and directorship are under legal scrutiny, has been subject to alleged fraudulent...

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Imam arraigned for defrauding worshippers to learn fate on bail
February 09, 2026 09:22 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Imam arraigned for defrauding worshippers to learn fate on bail

Ustadh Omar Athman, a Malindi-based cleric, was on Monday arraigned at the Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Court, less than 24 hours after his arrest at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upon his return to the country.

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Probe as 25-year-old man lynched, body set ablaze under police watch in Kabete
February 05, 2026 08:00 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Probe as 25-year-old man lynched, body set ablaze under police watch in Kabete

Initial accounts indicate that the mob believed Matekwa had snatched a mobile phone from two women at around 10 p.m. on the night of the incident last month. The alarm raised by the women reportedly drew members of the public, triggering the fatal assault.Astonishingly, a police vehicle was statione...

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Busia: Family demands answers after fish trader goes missing with Ksh.17M in cash
February 04, 2026 09:30 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Busia: Family demands answers after fish trader goes missing with Ksh.17M in cash

The businessman, fish trader Ibrahim Mohammed, reportedly disappeared shortly after being removed from a bus at a police roadblock. At the time of his alleged abduction, he was carrying Ksh.17 million in cash.

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Matatu strike disrupts Nairobi transport as operators air security grievances
February 02, 2026 09:11 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Matatu strike disrupts Nairobi transport as operators air security grievances

The strike, which began during the peak morning rush hour, saw some matatu operators withdraw their services, forcing many commuters to walk to work or seek alternative means of transport.

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US envoy praises Kenyan officers for peace mission in Haiti
January 29, 2026 08:31 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

US envoy praises Kenyan officers for peace mission in Haiti

During his two-day visit to Kenya, Landau visited the National Police College in Embakasi, where he recognised the officers for their role in helping restore stability in the gang-ravaged Caribbean nation.

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Court pushes Directline parties to streamline case over ownership dispute
January 27, 2026 08:48 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

Court pushes Directline parties to streamline case over ownership dispute

During a mention on Tuesday of a contempt of court application against Royal Credit Limited chairperson Dr S.K. Macharia, Justice Francis Gikonyo observed that the growing number of applications was unnecessarily delaying a matter that should have already been concluded....

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High Court hears control dispute over Directline Assurance company
January 27, 2026 12:29 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

High Court hears control dispute over Directline Assurance company

The dispute dates back to September last year when Directline’s Chief Executive Officer moved to court seeking to have Royal Media Services (RMS) chairperson Dr S.K. Macharia cited for contempt. 

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Senior DCI officer shoots two men in Kitengela bar, victims hospitalized
January 26, 2026 10:07 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

Senior DCI officer shoots two men in Kitengela bar, victims hospitalized

Medical reports indicate that the victims, identified as Joseph Musoontu and Kelvin Maseri, sustained serious gunshot wounds to the abdomen, with one also suffering a head injury.

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Families plead for help as Kenyans stranded, killed in Russia–Ukraine war
January 22, 2026 09:01 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Families plead for help as Kenyans stranded, killed in Russia–Ukraine war

Some Kenyans are reportedly being held as prisoners of war by Ukrainian forces after being captured while fighting on the frontlines alongside Russian troops.

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