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Yvonne Chepkwony

Ex-mayor's kin to be paid Sh150,000 for upkeep, court rules

Joseck Thuo’s widows and daughter will be paid Sh150,000 monthly upkeep from his estate until a Sh1 billion succession suit is heard and determined.

Ex-mayor's kin to be paid Sh150,000 for upkeep, court rules

KCSE invigilator arrested over exam malpractice

KCSE invigilator arrested over exam malpractice

Baringo scientists discover 300,000-year-old tools

Baringo scientists discover 300,000-year-old tools

State withdraws case against MP accused of defiling 16-year-old girl

State withdraws case against MP accused of defiling 16-year-old girl

MP William Kamket, two others grilled over alleged incitement

Two MPs and a senator are being grilled at the Rift Valley Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nakuru County over alleged incitement to violence.

MP William Kamket, two others grilled over alleged incitement

Inheritance feud unveils mayor's vast estate and contested will

His last will and testament are currently under dispute within the legal arena, contested by family members. The late mayor's will has sparked a division among the beneficiaries of his estate.

Inheritance feud unveils mayor's vast estate and contested will

I started off as Mama Fua but now I own a laundry firm

From being Mama Fua to owning a laundry business, it has been a dream come true for Fiona Sampeyian, the director and founder of Abbey Laundry.

I started off as Mama Fua but now I own a laundry firm

Bondeni OCS summoned in court over MP's defilement case

The case has not progressed to a hearing since 2018, prompting the victim's lawyer to protest. Court says delay caused by transfer of five magistrates who were handling the case.

Bondeni OCS summoned in court over MP's defilement case

Private children's homes to be shut down in 8 years

The government aims to regulate and monitor children's development while also combatting trafficking.

Private children's homes to be shut down in 8 years

Hunger for growth pushes hotelier into untapped Swahili food business

Jamia Food Mart and Eagle Palace Hotel situated along Oginga Odinga Street in Nakuru, have become go-to places for customers seeking unique services and delectable dishes.

By 2 months ago

Hunger for growth pushes hotelier into untapped Swahili food business

Court orders lawyer to pay farmers Sh86m

Justice Heston Nyaga today issued the orders against lawyer Ezekial Simiyu in a suit emanating from a settlement of a claim filed by Wanyororo farmers against Attorney General in 1993.

By 2 months ago

Court orders lawyer to pay farmers Sh86m

Officer in trouble for defrauding job seeker

The senior prison warder is accused of defrauding her neighbour of Sh840,000 under the pretext of securing him a job.

By 2 months ago

Officer in trouble for defrauding job seeker

Senior prison officer in trouble for defrauding neighbour

The prisoner warder admitted to collecting Sh840,000 under the pretext of securing him employment.

By 2 months ago

Senior prison officer in trouble for defrauding neighbour

Man wins Sh500,000 suit against a betting company

David Juma in a suit had alleged that he predicted eight football matches which he won on February 17, 2023, and was supposed to be awarded a jackpot prize of Sh500,000.

By 3 months ago

Man wins Sh500,000 suit against a betting company

Martha Waititu; Former school secretary making waves in construction

Ms Waititu took the plunge 10 years ago after identifying a gap in the supply of modern hollow concrete blocks in the male-dominated industry.

By 3 months ago

Martha Waititu; Former school secretary making waves in construction

I was raped in cell, phone theft suspect tells magistrate

The woman was arrested at Flamingo Estate on Sunday evening over claims she stole a Samsung Galaxy phone and cash, all valued at Sh23,548.

By 3 months ago

I was raped in cell, phone theft suspect tells magistrate

Lawyer juggling legal practice and entrepreneurship shares business and life lessons

Gordon Ogola advises beginners to conduct feasibility studies by engaging people in the business to learn about the challenges and opportunities.

By 3 months ago

Lawyer juggling legal practice and entrepreneurship shares business and life lessons

Man to serve 30 years in jail for vandalising Kenya Power equipment

The court heard that the man has another pending case of vandalising Kenya Power equipment.

By 4 months ago

Man to serve 30 years in jail for vandalising Kenya Power equipment

Joseck Thuo: Former Nakuru mayor who carried his will in the car until his death

When traveling in a V8, the driver placed the document in the glove compartment, but when using the Mercedes, he would place it in the handrest compartment in the back seat.

By 4 months ago

Joseck Thuo: Former Nakuru mayor who carried his will in the car until his death

Discovery Community: Boda boda chama that grew into multi-million shilling Sacco

In Nakuru City, a group of motorcycle taxis popularly known as boda-boda riders have come together to start their own Sacco known as the Discovery Community Boda Boda.

By 4 months ago

Discovery Community: Boda boda chama that grew into multi-million shilling Sacco

Lack of medicine, equipment ails Baringo

Some hospitals are staring at closure, a move that may leave Baringo residents at the mercy of either accessing medical services in private hospitals or neighbouring counties.

By 4 months ago

Lack of medicine, equipment ails Baringo

Simple crochet hobby that turned into a fashion business venture

Ms Cherotich, who hails from Kericho County, exhibits unique crochet hand-crafted bags in both small and big sizes which are elegant and classic.

By 4 months ago

Simple crochet hobby that turned into a fashion business venture

What it takes to create and run an e-commerce platform

The ever-evolving technology space has created a platform enabling young innovators to develop applications earning thousands of shillings.

By 4 months ago

What it takes to create and run an e-commerce platform

Clinical officers threaten to sue Kihika for terminating contracts

Health officers have threatened to sue Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika if she does not reinstate health officers whose contracts expired last month

By 4 months ago

Clinical officers threaten to sue Kihika for terminating contracts

Union threatens to sue Nakuru governor for terminating contracts of clinical officers

Union laments that the county government let go of experienced health workers which has affected service delivery in public hospitals.

By 5 months ago

Union threatens to sue Nakuru governor for terminating contracts of clinical officers

Greeter who rose to own chain of fashion shops in Nakuru's CBD

Against all the odds, George Mburu has risen from being a greeter to owning a thriving fashion business in Nakuru’s central business district (CBD).

By 5 months ago

Greeter who rose to own chain of fashion shops in Nakuru's CBD

Man jailed for causing minor's death through accident loses appeal

Judge dismisses appeal saying evidence against Meshack Kosgei was overwhelming.

By 5 months ago

Man jailed for causing minor's death through accident loses appeal

Scott Christian varsity launches new campus in Eldama Ravine

Baringo County has yet to establish its own university as leaders have disagreed on the location, with Baringo Central and Baringo South both being proposed.

By 5 months ago

Scott Christian varsity launches new campus in Eldama Ravine

Family's agony in 11-year wait for missing AP officer

Volfrida Mwandawa is still haunted by the day, 11 years ago, when her husband Daniel Aengwo, then an AP officer, called and promised to visit her and their nine children.

By 5 months ago

Family's agony in 11-year wait for missing AP officer

Family's agony in 11-year wait for missing officer

The officer, who was based in Kisumu East, had called his wife promising to come home to Kabartonjo, Baringo County before he disappeared.

By 5 months ago

Family's agony in 11-year wait for missing officer

Former banker who quit to venture into real estate family business

In the beginning, his father was hesitant to the idea as he thought Gitu would struggle to fit in and cope having spent most of his adult life working in Nairobi.

By 5 months ago

Former banker who quit to venture into real estate family business

KDF begins reconstruction of 20 vandalised schools in North Rift

Interior CS announced the allocation of Sh100 million to the programme last month. Kindiki said KDF would commence the work as ministry sources for additional cash.

By 6 months ago

KDF begins reconstruction of 20 vandalised schools in North Rift

Woman recounts last phone call with murdered daughter

Grace Wanjiku is alleged to have been killed by six Confirm gang members on June 15, 2022, at Mawanga in Nakuru.

By 6 months ago

Woman recounts last phone call with murdered daughter

Pastor, 3 followers probed on radical church teachings

During the arrest, two Bibles in Kiswahili and Kalenjin, four Bible teachings and books with coded mathematics notes were recovered from the pastor’s house.

By 6 months ago

Pastor, 3 followers probed on radical church teachings

Lessons on turning a hobby into a profitable business

As a corporate social responsibility, Ngare does free haircuts twice a month to street families, something that he has been doing for over five years.

By 6 months ago

Lessons on turning a hobby into a profitable business

State to insure, pay and cloth NPRs in banditry-prone North

The government will provide National Police Reservists with insurance cover, uniform and stipends, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has said.

By 6 months ago

State to insure, pay and cloth NPRs in banditry-prone North

Blow to Baringo governor as MCAs reject 19 chief officer nominees

MCAs who rejected the nominees claim Baringo Central sub-county was left out and the list was sent to the assembly without nominees' CVs.

By 6 months ago

Blow to Baringo governor as MCAs reject 19 chief officer nominees

Enterprising tailor scales family business to next level

Her passion for owning a business and creating an opportunity for others made her confident to start something.

By 6 months ago

Enterprising tailor scales family business to next level

Contractor conned me Sh5m, Baringo Woman Rep Jematiah tells court

Senior Resident Magistrate Caroline Ateya heard that the suspect failed to deliver even after payments of Sh5 million were made to him.

By 7 months ago

Contractor conned me Sh5m, Baringo Woman Rep Jematiah tells court

Duncan Kurui: From guard earning Sh5,000 to owning a security firm

Kurui recalls the things he would see as a security guard, witnessing all sorts of fights which at some point made him question his existence.

By 7 months ago

Duncan Kurui: From guard earning Sh5,000 to owning a security firm

Bank's water, sanitation projects transform lives in Nyanza villages

Schools, colleges and businesses have been connected to the water grid courtesy of AfDB project. Development has also reduced expenses for small hotels and learning institutions.

By 7 months ago

Bank's water, sanitation projects transform lives in Nyanza villages

Man sues a betting company over Sh500,000

Juma claimed to have placed a bet on his Betika Account mobile number and the respondent acknowledged receipt of the bet.

By 7 months ago

Man sues a betting company over Sh500,000

Baringo county closer to acquiring Kabarnet Hotel

Governor Cheboi said it was important for the county to acquire the property in efforts to expand and modernise the county headquarters office space to enhance service delivery for the people.

By 7 months ago

Baringo county closer to acquiring Kabarnet Hotel

MP William Kamket, two others grilled over alleged incitement

Two MPs and a senator are being grilled at the Rift Valley Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nakuru County over alleged incitement to violence.

MP William Kamket, two others grilled over alleged incitement

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