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Nikko Tanui

Seven people die in gruesome road crash in Kericho

The Toyota Probox collided head-on with a trailer along the Kericho-Nakuru highway on Monday evening.

Seven people die in gruesome road crash in Kericho

All set for Japanese used car auction at Naivasha's dry port

All set for Japanese used car auction at Naivasha's dry port

Family feud leads to uprooting of 45-acre tea plantation in Kericho

Family feud leads to uprooting of 45-acre tea plantation in Kericho

State to distribute 1.8 billion pyrethrum seedlings to farmers

State to distribute 1.8 billion pyrethrum seedlings to farmers

By 2 months ago

Girls who dropped out of school get a second chance at education

Woman rep comes to girls' rescue and awards them scholarships to return to school. Promises to empower the young mothers to build a brighter future.

By 2 months ago

Girls who dropped out of school get a second chance at education

Ruto allies plot radical surgery in Judiciary

President William Ruto's allies have vowed to challenge the perceived disruption of government projects by the Judiciary.

By 3 months ago

Ruto allies plot radical surgery in Judiciary

Londiani crash: Accident that shocked the country

In a horrific incident on June 30, a lorry carrying cement collided with multiple vehicles at the Londiani road junction, resulting in the tragic deaths of 53 individuals.

By 3 months ago

Londiani crash: Accident that shocked the country

Forty passengers survive bus accident in Londiani

A 66-seater bus carrying 40 passengers was involved in an accident at the Tunnel area along the Londiani-Muthuroni road early on Thursday morning.

By 4 months ago

Forty passengers survive bus accident in Londiani

40 injured in Londiani highway crash

The accident which occurred at around 3am left the passengers with multiple injuries.

By 4 months ago

40 injured in Londiani highway crash

Wedding called-off after bride requests for more time

A close buddy of the groom Collins Too told The Standard of how he meets the bride.

By 4 months ago

Wedding called-off after bride requests for more time

Governor Mutai outlines growth plans as he pays over Sh500m bills

Kericho was among other counties leading in high pending bills before last year’s elections. Governor says county on right track to achieving its development agenda.

By 4 months ago

Governor Mutai outlines growth plans as he pays over Sh500m bills

Police arrest man over wife's murder

A 46-year-old technician at James Finlay Tea Estate has been arrested over the gruesome murder of his wife.

By 4 months ago

Police arrest man over wife's murder

Four killed, scores injured in Kericho accident

Four passengers including a four-year-old boy have died in a road accident at the Kipsitet-Muhoroni junction along the Kericho- Kisumu highway.

By 4 months ago

Four killed, scores injured in Kericho accident

Four killed in Kericho fatal crash

Four passengers, including a four-year-old boy, have died in a fatal road accident at the Kipsitet-Muhoroni junction along the Kericho-Kisumu highway.

By 4 months ago

Four killed in Kericho fatal crash

Kipsigis Girls deputy principal dies mysteriously

The deputy principal was found unconscious in her bedroom and was rushed to Siloam Hospital.

By 5 months ago

Kipsigis Girls deputy principal dies mysteriously

Governor Mutai sacks three County Executive Committee members

In a press statement, Dr Mutai said the three had been served with notices terminating their contracts, effective November 6.

By 5 months ago

Governor Mutai sacks three County Executive Committee members

Governor Mutai wants more than apology from King Charles

Calls to the British government to compensate Kenyans for atrocities committed during the colonial rule continue as King Charles III and Queen Camilla tour the country.

By 5 months ago

Governor Mutai wants more than apology from King Charles

State quietly compensates victims of Mashujaa Day stampede as burials begin

The government has extended support to the families that lost their loved ones during the stampede at Kericho Green Stadium on Mashujaa Day.

By 5 months ago

State quietly compensates victims of Mashujaa Day stampede as burials begin

Families demand compensation for stadium deaths

Witnesses say the contractor did not properly complete construction works at the stadium. They also blamed police for using force instead of controlling the crowd at the gate.

By 6 months ago

Families demand compensation for stadium deaths

Kericho hospital elevated to a level five facility

The facility's upgrade is part of the benefits the county government has received from the national government as the host of the 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations.

By 6 months ago

Kericho hospital elevated to a level five facility

PS Omollo: Kericho ready for 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations

Contractors have raced against time to complete a series of transformative projects in the tea-growing county.

By 6 months ago

PS Omollo: Kericho ready for 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations

First Lady calls action on rising FGM cases

Mrs Ruto also spoke against gender-based violence, saying over 3,762 cases were reported last year, with the majority affecting women and girls.

By 6 months ago

First Lady calls action on rising FGM cases

Murkomen inspects expansion of Kericho airstrip ahead of Mashujaa Day

The airstrip is expected to be used by guests arriving for the Mashujaa Day celebrations, on October 20, at Kericho Green Stadium.

By 6 months ago

Murkomen inspects expansion of Kericho airstrip ahead of Mashujaa Day

Murkomen inspects Kericho airstrip work ahead of Mashujaa Day

Murkomen said infrastructure is an enabler of development and his Ministry will do all it can to open up Kenya for investment.

By 6 months ago

Murkomen inspects Kericho airstrip work ahead of Mashujaa Day

Governor to UK: It's not enough to acknowledge injustices, we want restitution

As part of restitution, Kericho governor Mutai wants the UK to provide social amenities such as schools and hospitals, and also offer scholarships to residents.

By 6 months ago

Governor to UK: It's not enough to acknowledge injustices, we want restitution

Midnight fire kills six members of same family

The victims, comprising three female adults and three girls, died in their sleep as their timber house was reduced to ashes.

By 7 months ago

Midnight fire kills six members of same family

Gachagua's stern warning to Kericho governor, his deputy

The DP criticised the governor and his deputy, expressing concern that their quarrels could tarnish President William Ruto’s image in Kericho.

By 7 months ago

Gachagua's stern warning to Kericho governor, his deputy

Gachagua, MPs berate Raila for expelling rebels

While terming the entire Azimio la Umoja as undemocratic, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit out at the ODM leader Raila Odinga over the expulsion of party rebels.

By 7 months ago

Gachagua, MPs berate Raila for expelling rebels

Joy after second set of triplets delivered safely

A nurse who played a pivotal role in the triplets' birth, said the situation took them by surprise because the antenatal booklet had indicated that the baby's mother was expecting twins.

By 7 months ago

Joy after second set of triplets delivered safely

Kipsigis ritual takes centre stage during exhumation of man's body

The mistake only became apparent when Mutai’s family visited the mortuary and discovered Chumo’s family had removed his body. Customs dictate burial of a rock following the exhumation.

By 7 months ago

Kipsigis ritual takes centre stage during exhumation of man's body

KFS officers put in a spot for assaulting women in forest

Sharon Chebet, who suffered a broken left hand, alleges that the officers attacked them when they couldn’t pay a weekly Sh300 fee .

By 7 months ago

KFS officers put in a spot for assaulting women in forest

Committee wants county officials accused of Londiani crash victims' funds misuse sacked

The Ad-Hoc committee wants Kericho Governor Mutai to terminate the employment of six senior county officers linked to the Londiani Disaster Management Committee.

By 8 months ago

Committee wants county officials accused of Londiani crash victims' funds misuse sacked

Probe reveals glaring discrepancies in the Londiani crash payments

Committee probing the matter sough clarification why part of the money was used to pay service providers during funeral service contrary to county's emergency fund kitty.

By 8 months ago

Probe reveals glaring discrepancies in the Londiani crash payments

Chepngetich and Mwaniki triumph in Belgut race

Janet and Peter triumph in race to raise funds for needy students.

By 8 months ago

Chepngetich and Mwaniki triumph in Belgut race

You are embarrassing me, Murkomen tells Kericho residents over poor roads demos

Murkomen expressed his disappointment as he recounted the recent viral news coverage of demonstrations highlighting the dilapidated state of the Kapsoit-Sossiot-Sondu road.

By 8 months ago

You are embarrassing me, Murkomen tells Kericho residents over poor roads demos

Four people buried alive after toilet collapses in Kericho

One person was using the toilet, while another was bathing in a nearby bathroom when the structure collapsed. Two others fell in while attempting to save their neighbours.

By 8 months ago

Four people buried alive after toilet collapses in Kericho

Ruto allies set conditions for talks

The leaders maintained that they will not entertain negotiations for a power-sharing deal between President Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

By 8 months ago

Ruto allies set conditions for talks

James Finlay tea marketing ban now lifted

The reinstatement will now allow both companies to market their tea products once again as Rainforest Alliance certified.

By 9 months ago

James Finlay tea marketing ban now lifted

Ruto asked to weigh in on the tea machine harvesting debate

Governor Mutai expressed his concerns about mechanised tea harvesting machines, saying his calls for their outlawing resulted in persecution.

By 9 months ago

Ruto asked to weigh in on the tea machine harvesting debate

Kericho MCAs walk out of President Ruto's event

President Ruto was yet to arrive at the event when they staged the walkout.

By 9 months ago

Kericho MCAs walk out of President Ruto's event

Kindiki warns politicians against inciting the masses to violence

The security meeting organised by Kindiki following skirmishes on Wednesday was snubbed by leaders from Kisumu County.

By 9 months ago

Kindiki warns politicians against inciting the masses to violence

We'll enforce law for tea farmer to reap maximum benefits, says Gachagua

DP Gachagua says the forum will enable tea growers to maximise returns from their produce even as the government seeks to tackle challenges faced by small-scale farmers.

By 9 months ago

We'll enforce law for tea farmer to reap maximum benefits, says Gachagua

It is business as usual for daring Londiani roadside traders

Roadside traders at the Londiani junction where 53 people were recently killed in an accident on Monday continued with their businesses as usual.

By 9 months ago

It is business as usual for daring Londiani roadside traders

19 passengers escape with injuries in yet another Kericho accident

The bus was headed to Kisumu from Nairobi before the driver lost control.

By 9 months ago

19 passengers escape with injuries in yet another Kericho accident

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