Ten hospitalised after consuming suspected contaminated Mursik

Ten members of one family were hospitalised after consuming suspected contaminated sour milk, popularly known as mursik, in Chepseon area, Kericho County.

By 8 days ago

Mother and daughter die as fire razes house in Ainamoi

Kericho County Police Commander James Ngetich said the fire broke out at around 4:30 am and quickly spread through the timber house where the victims were sleeping.

By 11 days ago

Three killed in early morning house fire in Kericho

An elderly woman, her daughter, and a housemaid have died after their house in Kugerwet village, Kericho County, caught fire.

By 12 days ago

Death toll rises to six in Muhoroni-Londiani road accident

The death toll from a traffic accident at the Tunnel area near Fort Ternan trading centre along the Muhoroni-Londiani junction on the Kericho-Kisumu highway has risen to six.

By 16 days ago

Parents to pay Sh69m for Litein Boys riot damages, court rules

The legal battle began after school management imposed the mandatory fee to cover damages estimated at nearly Sh100 million.

By 17 days ago

Bar fight over barmaid leaves two dead in Kipkelion

The incident occurred after the suspect found the woman at a local bar in the company of his first victim, a 40-year-old man.

By 18 days ago

Three killed, four injured in early morning crash on Kericho-Nakuru Highway

Three people died on the spot while four others sustained serious injuries following road accident involving a Toyota Probox and a trailer.

By 28 days ago

Government bans 400 rogue overseas job recruitment agencies

The government has banned at least 400 rogue overseas job recruitment agencies implicated in scamming Kenyans or sending them to non-existent jobs abroad.

By 1 month ago

Police bust illegal distillery in Kericho, seize machinery

Police in Kipsitet, Kericho County, have busted an illegal distillery at a residential home and seized machinery used in manufacturing counterfeit alcohol, and a vehicle used in the distribution.

By 1 month ago

Leaders: Poll wins signal confidence in Ruto

Senator Cheruiyot said the wins demonstrated public confidence in the Kenya Kwanza administration.

By 1 month ago

New Sh55m Sosiot Mother and Child Unit boosts maternal care in Belgut

For years, women in the area endured long distances, congested wards and inadequate facilities in their search for safe childbirth space.

By 1 month ago

Farmers want KTDA system scrapped

The farmers argue that the grading framework unfairly places western factories in lower categories, disadvantaging them at the Mombasa Tea Auction.

By 2 months ago

Tenwek heart survivor joins hospital team after life-saving surgeries

A nurse who survived two childhood open-heart surgeries at Tenwek Hospital has returned to the same facility to care for cardiac patients and inspire them with her story of healing and hope.

By 2 months ago

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73-year-old man defies odds to earn Master's degree

He stood out as the only student in his class above the age of 40, completing the rigorous master’s program alongside seven other classmates.

By 2 months ago

Sh30 million trauma centre opens at Londiani Hospital in memory of crash victims

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai, who attended the event, lauded the donors for their humanitarian gesture.

By 2 months ago

Floods: Government to roll out public awareness campaign

Environment CS Deborah Baraza said the campaign aims to sensitise residents on climate change adaptation and disaster preparedness.

By 2 months ago

Low tea bonuses spell doom to South Rift residents

The dismal payouts have left many farmers disillusioned, with some abandoning the crop altogether in search of more profitable ventures.

By 2 months ago

KNEC rolls out smart padlocks to secure national exams

The CS also announced a strict policy banning the use of mobile phones at all KCSE examination centres.

By 2 months ago

Court slashes Litein High arson costs from Sh49,000 to Sh10,000

CS Ogamba insisted that the responsibility squarely lies with parents and the school’s management.

By 2 months ago

Judiciary to launch alternative justice system in Kericho

The Judiciary is preparing to launch the Alternative Justice System framework in Kericho County as part of efforts to reduce the backlog of cases.

By 3 months ago

Cheruiyot faults KTDA over Sh1b tea power funds

Cheruiyot alleged that the funds were diverted to finance other hydropower schemes benefiting factories in the eastern Rift, forcing western tea processors to pay higher electricity costs.

By 3 months ago

Union wants teachers withdrawn from Litein High School over riots

A teachers' union is calling for its members to withdraw from Litein High School in Kericho County following the recent student unrest.

By 3 months ago

Kericho lands official arrested for demanding Sh210,000 to process title deeds

The EACC reported that Mutai was arrested after he received the money, following weeks of surveillance and public complaints.

By 3 months ago

Ten hospitalised after consuming suspected contaminated Mursik

Ten members of one family were hospitalised after consuming suspected contaminated sour milk, popularly known as mursik, in Chepseon area, Kericho County.

By 8 days ago

Mother and daughter die as fire razes house in Ainamoi

Kericho County Police Commander James Ngetich said the fire broke out at around 4:30 am and quickly spread through the timber house where the victims were sleeping.

By 11 days ago

Three killed in early morning house fire in Kericho

An elderly woman, her daughter, and a housemaid have died after their house in Kugerwet village, Kericho County, caught fire.

By 12 days ago

Death toll rises to six in Muhoroni-Londiani road accident

The death toll from a traffic accident at the Tunnel area near Fort Ternan trading centre along the Muhoroni-Londiani junction on the Kericho-Kisumu highway has risen to six.

By 16 days ago

Parents to pay Sh69m for Litein Boys riot damages, court rules

The legal battle began after school management imposed the mandatory fee to cover damages estimated at nearly Sh100 million.

By 17 days ago

Bar fight over barmaid leaves two dead in Kipkelion

The incident occurred after the suspect found the woman at a local bar in the company of his first victim, a 40-year-old man.

By 18 days ago

Three killed, four injured in early morning crash on Kericho-Nakuru Highway

Three people died on the spot while four others sustained serious injuries following road accident involving a Toyota Probox and a trailer.

By 28 days ago

Government bans 400 rogue overseas job recruitment agencies

The government has banned at least 400 rogue overseas job recruitment agencies implicated in scamming Kenyans or sending them to non-existent jobs abroad.

By 1 month ago

Police bust illegal distillery in Kericho, seize machinery

Police in Kipsitet, Kericho County, have busted an illegal distillery at a residential home and seized machinery used in manufacturing counterfeit alcohol, and a vehicle used in the distribution.

By 1 month ago

Leaders: Poll wins signal confidence in Ruto

Senator Cheruiyot said the wins demonstrated public confidence in the Kenya Kwanza administration.

By 1 month ago

New Sh55m Sosiot Mother and Child Unit boosts maternal care in Belgut

For years, women in the area endured long distances, congested wards and inadequate facilities in their search for safe childbirth space.

By 1 month ago

Farmers want KTDA system scrapped

The farmers argue that the grading framework unfairly places western factories in lower categories, disadvantaging them at the Mombasa Tea Auction.

By 2 months ago

Tenwek heart survivor joins hospital team after life-saving surgeries

A nurse who survived two childhood open-heart surgeries at Tenwek Hospital has returned to the same facility to care for cardiac patients and inspire them with her story of healing and hope.

By 2 months ago

Premium

73-year-old man defies odds to earn Master's degree

He stood out as the only student in his class above the age of 40, completing the rigorous master’s program alongside seven other classmates.

By 2 months ago

Sh30 million trauma centre opens at Londiani Hospital in memory of crash victims

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai, who attended the event, lauded the donors for their humanitarian gesture.

By 2 months ago

Floods: Government to roll out public awareness campaign

Environment CS Deborah Baraza said the campaign aims to sensitise residents on climate change adaptation and disaster preparedness.

By 2 months ago

Low tea bonuses spell doom to South Rift residents

The dismal payouts have left many farmers disillusioned, with some abandoning the crop altogether in search of more profitable ventures.

By 2 months ago