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A formidable voice of change
Rongai Leakwara from the Ilchamus community was honoured at Nakuru during World International Women’s Day for her courageous advocacy and leadership in promoting justice for women.
By 9 days ago
A formidable voice of change
Vegetable dispute turns fatal: one dead, another jailed after family row
On November 1, 2024, Eunice Wangare was in her parents' home in Laikipia, cooking vegetables in the kitchen with her two children and sisters.
By 11 days ago
Vegetable dispute turns fatal: one dead, another jailed after family row
Two arrested for repackaging, selling government-subsidised fertiliser
The fertilizer is part of a government subsidy programme intended to support farmers by selling the product at Sh2, 500 per sack.
By 21 days ago
Two arrested for repackaging, selling government-subsidised fertiliser
Hope as calm returns to North Rift
Renewed security operations and community efforts are bringing cautious hope to Kenya’s North Rift after decades of deadly bandit attacks that displaced communities and devastated livelihoods.
By 22 days ago
Hope as calm returns to North Rift
Teacher transferred amid harassment, victimisation claims
A Nakuru teacher has been transferred after alleging harassment and victimisation by the head teacher at her school, raising concerns about workplace treatment in the profession.
By 22 days ago
Teacher transferred amid harassment, victimisation claims
Diver's body yet to be retrieved from Chebloch gorge in Baringo
The diver Rodger Kiplimo, 25, was swept away after making a daring dive into the swollen gorge following the ongoing rains in the country.
By 24 days ago
Diver's body yet to be retrieved from Chebloch gorge in Baringo
Telemedicine saving lives in Baringo County one child at a time
Caroline Jebiwott used to travel kilometres seeking health care services until she heard of the telemedicine programme at Chemolingot Sub-county Hospital and decided to give it a shot.
By 25 days ago
Telemedicine saving lives in Baringo County one child at a time
Police Officer claims fatal shooting of suspect was accidental
A Nakuru police officer charged with killing a suspect found with 11 rolls of bhang eight years ago claims the shooting was accidental.
By 29 days ago
Police Officer claims fatal shooting of suspect was accidental
Police deployed as Nakuru gangs attack motorists and passengers
The gang, allegedly armed, has been terrorising motorists and pedestrians, robbing them of goods and blocking roads.
By 1 month ago
Police deployed as Nakuru gangs attack motorists and passengers
ICJ urges state to abolish death penalty
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has called on the Kenyan government to abolish the death penalty through legislative reforms.
By 1 month ago
ICJ urges state to abolish death penalty
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From forced marriage to a rebellious faithful, inside Maimuna's advocacy for justice
Mwinyi Maimuna, who escaped early marriage, continues to champion justice and speak out against societal wrongs despite facing stigma and personal struggles.
By 1 month ago
From forced marriage to a rebellious faithful, inside Maimuna's advocacy for justice
Man denies possessing ethanol as residents protest in court
A man has denied being in possession of ethanol in Eldama Ravine, as agitated residents demonstrated within the court premises over the high consumption of alcohol in the area.
By 1 month ago
Man denies possessing ethanol as residents protest in court
Malnutrition remains a challenge among children under five in Baringo
Malnutrition continued to pose a threat to the growth of children in Baringo County.
By 1 month ago
Malnutrition remains a challenge among children under five in Baringo
Man found killed within Kabarnet town
Detectives in Baringo are investigating the murder of an unidentified man in Kabarnet town.
By 1 month ago
Man found killed within Kabarnet town
Man jailed 20 years for murder freed after appeal
The court of appeal in Nakuru has acquitted a man serving a 20-year sentence for the murder of a Samburu businessman six years ago, citing improper identification procedures.
By 1 month ago
Man jailed 20 years for murder freed after appeal
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Spirit of Kenyaism: TikTokers save Nakuru woman's hotel from collapse
Kenyans on social media platforms across the country and beyond rallied behind her, and, in the blink of an eye, her world changed.
By 2 months ago
Spirit of Kenyaism: TikTokers save Nakuru woman's hotel from collapse
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Life sentence stands for woman who killed five-year-old sister over Sh10
Following the murder, Wambui was arrested and charged at the High Court in Nakuru. She was sentenced to life imprisonment.
By 2 months ago
Life sentence stands for woman who killed five-year-old sister over Sh10
Pastor' jailed 10 years for killing his wife
Stephen Nderitu, 70, has been jailed for 10 years for the murder of his wife on the eve of Valentine's Day, two years ago.
By 2 months ago
Pastor' jailed 10 years for killing his wife
Suspect in Sh1.2m heroin seizure freed on bond
A man charged with trafficking heroin worth Sh1.19 million has been released on a Sh100,000 bond.
By 2 months ago
Suspect in Sh1.2m heroin seizure freed on bond
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Scars of injustice: Activist pays heavy price for defending truth
Chumba lost a twin brother, home and family property in the 2007 post-election violence. He bears many scars, the consequences of fighting for the injustices meted out on others.
By 2 months ago
Scars of injustice: Activist pays heavy price for defending truth
Civil societies say civic space shrunk in 2025
Civil society groups have raised alarm over what they describe as a worsening suppression of civic freedoms in Kenya.
By 3 months ago
Civil societies say civic space shrunk in 2025
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How cartels, politicians hijacked Kimalel goat auction, locked out farmers
Farmers claim the county government sourced goats from politicians, businesspeople and their proxies, abandoning the local pastoralists.
By 3 months ago
How cartels, politicians hijacked Kimalel goat auction, locked out farmers
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'Singapore dream' is a reality, Ruto tells critics to step aside
President urges Parliament to support the government in achieving its goals. 
By 3 months ago
'Singapore dream' is a reality, Ruto tells critics to step aside
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Motorcyclist dies in Nakuru crash as angry crowd torches bus
The incident attracted an irate crowd which torched the vehicle.
By 3 months ago
Motorcyclist dies in Nakuru crash as angry crowd torches bus
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How stolen phone exposed killer behind Baringo businesswoman's murder
His arrest unravelled the murders he had allegedly committed in the past, with bodies buried in shallow graves.
By 3 months ago
How stolen phone exposed killer behind Baringo businesswoman's murder
Police officer shoots man dead, turns gun on self
A police officer shot dead a man at Ndurumo Trading Centre, Laikipia, on Sunday afternoon over a love triangle, then committed suicide.
By 3 months ago
Police officer shoots man dead, turns gun on self
Baringo patients stranded amid month-long clinicians' strike
The clinicians and other health staff downed their tools on November 15, following failed negotiations with the county government.
By 3 months ago
Baringo patients stranded amid month-long clinicians' strike
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Farmers tipped on sustainable agriculture
Farmers in Nakuru have been urged to adopt alternative farming methods as a means to sustain food security in the county.
By 3 months ago
Farmers tipped on sustainable agriculture
Women defenders call for intergenerational conversation
Women Human Rights Defender Hub, Salome Nduta, has underscored the need for intergenerational conversations among human rights defenders.
By 3 months ago
Women defenders call for intergenerational conversation
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How DNA match landed Baringo man 20 years in jail for girlfriend's murder
The judge noted that Kimutai was not remorseful of killing Gladys Cherono on March 30, 2015, at Chetililik in Baringo County.
By 3 months ago
How DNA match landed Baringo man 20 years in jail for girlfriend's murder
SHA to offer rehabilitation services for teachers suffering from addiction
TSC chairperson Jamleck Muturi said the commission is keen on addressing and supporting teachers battling addictions such as alcoholism.
By 4 months ago
SHA to offer rehabilitation services for teachers suffering from addiction
The return of Nakuru gang violence
Two people were killed in Nakuru.
By 4 months ago
The return of Nakuru gang violence
Over 8,500 Nakuru teens infected with HIV in one year
New HIV infections among teenagers aged 15 to 19 in Nakuru County have risen to 8,563 over the past year. Last year, 3,586 adolescents tested positive, highlighting a significant increase.
By 4 months ago
Over 8,500 Nakuru teens infected with HIV in one year
Man jailed 30 years for killing his father after earlier assault
A 36-year-old man jailed in 2018 for assaulting his father has been sentenced to 30 years for killing him three years later.
By 4 months ago
Man jailed 30 years for killing his father after earlier assault
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Mawanga murder witness tells court how he joined deadly gang for 'better life'
Evans Kebwaro explained how he was lured to abandon the construction work in search of better better-paying job.
By 4 months ago
Mawanga murder witness tells court how he joined deadly gang for 'better life'
Police reservist to serve 30 years in jail for killing teacher
A High Court in Kabarnet sentenced a police reservist to 30 years in jail for the murder of a teacher in Baringo County.
By 4 months ago
Police reservist to serve 30 years in jail for killing teacher
Call to protect female journalists from AI-Driven abuse
 Christine Kuria, Deputy Executive Director, Katiba Institute, regretted that technology misuse has been used to silence women in journalism.
By 4 months ago
Call to protect female journalists from AI-Driven abuse
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Two men jailed 20 years for killing neighbour after being paid Sh2,500
Justice Ngetich observed that Ngetuny was killed viciously for monetary gain.
By 5 months ago
Two men jailed 20 years for killing neighbour after being paid Sh2,500
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Osinde was killed in his house, a witness told the court
An investigative officer has told a Nakuru Court that former Treasury official Tom Osinde was killed inside his house before his body was transported to River Gucha.
By 5 months ago
Osinde was killed in his house, a witness told the court
Blow and Bot flies devastate livestock in Baringo
Dr. Esmond Kiptum, the County Veterinary Director, indicated that this flies invasion has resulted in the spread of diseases, including cutaneous myiasis.
By 5 months ago
Blow and Bot flies devastate livestock in Baringo
New dragon fruit variety to combat food insecurity
Smart Harvest
By Phares Mutembei
2 hrs ago
Victor Wanyama announces retirement from football
Football
By Robert Abong'o
4 hrs ago
Government plans stricter laws to clean up tea sector
Business
By Boniface Gikandi
5 hrs ago