12 people die in grisly road accident at Salgaa

Twelve people have died during a dawn accident at Teachers near Salgaa after the vehicle they were traveling in was involved in an accident.

By Alex Kiprotich 8 years ago

Siwot Secondary School on fire

More than 100 boys at Siwot Mixed Secondary School in Bomet East are likely to spend the night in the cold following a fire that has gutted down their timber made dormitory.

By Alex Kiprotich 8 years ago

20 people die in grisly accident along Naivasha-Nakuru highway

20 people have perished in a road accident involving a passenger bus and trailer at Mbaruk area along Naivasha-Nakuru highway.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Bodies of missing police officers recovered in Baringo

Bodies of two police officers who went missing four days ago while conducting operation in Laikipia Nature Conservancy have been found in Kamur area, Baringo South.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Senator Moi asks MPs not to approve budget without compensation

Noting that the national government recently approved an allocation of Sh1 billion to miraa farmers, Gideon said the pleas from residents of Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet and Samburu, who have been victims of runaway banditry, have been ignored.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Four AP officers injured in daring Pokot bandit attack

The officers, according to County Commissioner Peter Okwanyo, were in the company of 12 others heading back to their base in Mukutani after escorting 11 members of the Ilchamus community to Marigat.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Boinnet gazettes 26 no-arms zones in Baringo and Laikipia

Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has gazetted 26 areas in Baringo and Laikipia counties where residents are not allowed to possess arms.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Five arrested over murder of two Baringo politicians

They are being held at Kabarnet Police Station after investigators swore an affidavit requesting the courts to allow them between seven and 14 days to hold them as investigations continue before they are charged.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

MP's ex-guard among six under probe for murder of politicians

Six people are being investigated in connection with the killing of two East Pokot politicians three weeks ago.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Gideon Moi: Attacks recipe for genocide

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has termed the ongoing mayhem in parts of the county a recipe for genocide.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Kanu: We will back Uhuru but our problem is DP Ruto

Independence party Kanu has officially declared that it will support the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Who killed MP Asman Kamama’s political rival just months to polls?

Mystery surrounds the motive behind the killing of Baringo County MCA Frederick Cheretei and Tiaty parliamentary aspirant Simon Pepee soon after the latter was summoned by Jubilee Party (JP) over members’ cards.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Kamama’s powerful name pops up with every cattle raid

Every time bandit raids occur in Baringo and the larger pastoralists regions of Kerio Valley, Samburu, Laikipia and Turkana, one name keeps popping up - Asman Abang’otum Kamama.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Gunmen kill MCA and parliamentary aspirant in Baringo

Baringo Member of County Assembly together with a parliamentary aspirant for Tiaty constituency have been shot dead by masked gunman in Marigat.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Gideon Moi calls for more supplies of food to Baringo

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has called on the government to scale up supply of relief food to starving people in Baringo amid calls to suspend voter registration in the worst affected areas in the region.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Moi recalls how he mentored Mark Too

Former President Daniel arap Moi yesterday shed some light on his close relationship with the late Mark Too.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Anger as DP Ruto handpicks candidate to challenge Gideon

The rivalry between Deputy President William Ruto and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has climbed a notch higher after the former prevailed on a candidate to challenge the senator in the August elections.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Stop sowing seeds of discord, says Gideon in New Year message

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has called on the country to unite ahead of the General Election and stand for what is right.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Matiang'i getting it right, says former President Daniel arap Moi

Former President Daniel arap Moi has commended the Government for sealing loopholes that perpetrate cheating in national examinations.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Man who exposed police killings in Nakuru executed

A man who confessed about police killings in Nakuru may have been executed after he linked some officers at the Nakuru Central Police Station to extra-judicial killings.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

String of murders points to bigger problem in Kenya police force

The shocking confession of a man who claims the police have been using him to lure people to their death has exposed how the Kenya’s security officials wield the power of life and death over civilians.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Exposed: How police lure victims to their deaths

“There were two men. Their faces were concealed in motorcycle helmets. They disembarked from a car and inquired after Jeremiah Mwaura."

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Fred Matiang'i took the bull by the horns and won

When Fred Matiang'i was posted to the Education ministry early this year, many Kenyans did not take notice as is the norm with changes in the public sector where political appointees work at the pleasure of the President.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Account for cash stolen from counties, Ruto now tells Raila

Deputy President William Ruto has asked CORD leader Raila Odinga to account for money lost to corruption in some counties.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Gideon: Kanu not part of new opposition alliance

Kanu will keep an agreement it signed with the Jubilee government and is not willing to join another alliance ahead of the 2017 elections, according to chairman Gideon Moi.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Baringo County paid over Sh272 million to ghost workers

An audit report indicates that Baringo County may have paid over Sh272 million to ghost workers.

By Alex Kiprotich 9 years ago

Jubilee outlines achievements after 900 days in power

A booklet titled 2017 UR Our Choice, which was circulated to the masses attending the celebrations, contained the President's visits to various parts of the country launching development projects and also his global visits.

By Alex Kiprotich 10 years ago

Kanu demands meeting to discuss mechanisms for free and fair polls

The independence party, Kanu, has demanded a meeting involving all stakeholders to discuss how to ensure that next year’s General Election is free and fair.

By Alex Kiprotich 10 years ago

Why DP Ruto was taken to task in Kericho during campaigns

Leaders and residents from the Kericho region were unhappy about the failure of the Government to implement key development projects it had promised them in the run-up to the 2013 General Election.

By Alex Kiprotich 10 years ago

Late Senator Kalya was servant leader, says Moi

Former President Daniel arap Moi has eulogised pioneer Nandi Senator Gerald Nathaniel Kalya as a leader worth emulating.

By Alex Kiprotich 10 years ago

House team unearths 'plot to loot public funds'

A committee of the local county assembly claims it has unearthed a plan to loot public funds through manipulation of budget.

By Alex Kiprotich 10 years ago

Moi: I didn't allocate Sirikwa land

Former President Daniel Moi has dismissed claims by Sirikwa squatters that he decreed they be given 25,000 acres of land near Eldoret International Airport for their settlement.

By Alex Kiprotich 10 years ago

Inside China's strategy to dominate global commerce

The 21st century maritime silk road is the brain child of the current Chinese President Xi Jinping. It is aimed at fostering collaboration along the historic Silk Road and maritime routes.

By Alex Kiprotich 10 years ago

Motorists stranded as residents of Salgaa block Nakuru-Eldoret Highway

Transport has been paralysed at Salgaa Trading Center along the busy Nakuru-Eldoret Highway after residents joined the business community in a massive demonstration.

By Alex Kiprotich 11 years ago

Why Raila sought help of Rift professionals

The clamour for votes in Rift Valley has gained momentum as CORD begins a charm offensive to wrestle the region from the grip of Deputy President William Ruto.

By Alex Kiprotich 11 years ago