National Super-league side APS Bomet FC appoint new coach
National Super-league side APS Bomet FC have appointed Charles Odero Okumu as its new head coach.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
National Super-league side APS Bomet FC appoint new coach
Barchok skips visit by senators to inspect stalled IAAF Stadium
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok on Monday skipped a tour by Senate’s Public Accounts Committee to inspect stalled Bomet IAAF Stadium.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Barchok skips visit by senators to inspect stalled IAAF Stadium
Barchok, Ruto, Musonik peace pact as polls near
Governor and his rivals for county’s top job agree to campaign peacefully. Voters urged to shun any leader causing violence.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Barchok, Ruto, Musonik peace pact as polls near
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Barchok, Ruto set stage titanic battle in Bomet
Barchok inherited the seat after Laboso’s death on July 29, 2019. Isaac Ruto was swept away in the 2017 contest by the Jubilee euphoria.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Barchok, Ruto set stage titanic battle in Bomet
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DP Ruto caught up in bitter Ruto and Barchok rivalry
Supporters of the duo engaged in shouting matches nearly spoiling the party for DP Ruto during his recent tour.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
DP Ruto caught up in bitter Ruto and Barchok rivalry
Too, Cherono win in Bomet cross country meeting
Vincent Too beat a strong field of athletes to win the senior men’s race and secure a slot in the upcoming South Rift Region Cross Country competition
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Too, Cherono win in Bomet cross country meeting
Music brought me fame only, 'Chepchumba' hitmaker says
'Emily Chepchumba' composer has retreated to his village where he runs a posho mill, says when he returned home many thought he was a millionaire.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Music brought me fame only, 'Chepchumba' hitmaker says
Vihiga United end APS Bomet unbeaten run in NSL title campaign
Vihiga United on Wednesday ended APS Bomet's unbeaten run in the National Super- League.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Vihiga United end APS Bomet unbeaten run in NSL title campaign
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Man walks out of jail after 23 years to the embrace of two wives
When he walked out of Bomet GK Prisons last Friday, his two wives and relatives broke into song and dance to welcome him back home.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Man walks out of jail after 23 years to the embrace of  two wives
Salat confident of victory in Senate contest next year
Kanu Secretary-General Nick Salat has warned opponents against undermining his candidature for the Bomet Senate seat in next year's elections.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Salat confident of victory in Senate contest next year
Sotik town now set for upgrading to municipality status
Sotik town in Bomet County is set to be elevated to a municipality.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Sotik town now set for upgrading to municipality status
Sossion now wants boarding schools scrapped
ODM nominated MP Wilson Sossion has called for the scrapping of boarding schools to end students’ unrest.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Sossion now wants boarding schools scrapped
Sossion’s vehicle stoned in Bomet Town
The windows of Sossion’s vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, were shattered during the incident.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Sossion’s vehicle stoned in Bomet Town
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Wilson Sossion defects from ODM with hope of winning seat
Wilson Sossion hopes that by endorsing DP Ruto, he will reap from UDA wave. Several party officials from CCM have ditched the party for UDA.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Wilson Sossion defects from ODM with hope of winning seat
Police: Man ferrying bhang fled crash scene
Police say the suspect must have been badly injured and in hospital, but not in the Bomet ones, as searches there have borne no fruit.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Police: Man ferrying bhang fled crash scene
Form Four student stabbed to death in nightclub row over woman
A Form Four student at a secondary school in Bomet County has been stabbed to death following a row at a nightclub allegedly over a woman.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Form Four student stabbed to death in nightclub row over woman
Two dead, 11 injured in Bomet accident
The accident occurred after a matatu collided with a tractor near Sachangwan area.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Two dead, 11 injured in Bomet accident
Judge raises concern on rising murder cases
Justice Korir said over 100 cases of murder cases are currently being handled at various stages, noting the situation was worrying.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Judge raises concern on rising murder cases
Bomet governor exports tea to Iran at double price of local auction
Governor wants KTDA factories to sell tea to Iran for higher profits. First consignment was from private companies.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Bomet governor exports tea to Iran at double price of local auction
Nine suspects escape from police custody in Bomet
The incident has revealed that adult and juvenile suspects share the same cell at the Bomet police station.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Nine suspects escape from police custody in Bomet
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Bomet man kills wife, attempts suicide after disagreement over loan
The man reportedly stabbed his wife to death before dumping her body at her parents’ home. They are suspected to have differed over how to spend money
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Bomet man kills wife, attempts suicide after disagreement over loan
County First Ladies urge NHIF to fully cover cancer treatment
Laikipia First Lady urged NHIF to consider providing comprehensive coverage to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
County First Ladies urge NHIF to fully cover cancer treatment
Chama Cha Mashinani loses members to UDA
A mass defection has rocked Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) party led by former Governor Isaac Ruto in Bomet County.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Chama Cha Mashinani loses members to UDA
8,667 to benefit from Sh60 million medical cover in Bomet
In an elaborate plan, Dr Laboso had planned to roll out a health cover for 10,000 vulnerable families.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
8,667 to benefit from Sh60 million medical cover in Bomet
CEC put to task over Bomet-Iran tea export deal
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya two weeks ago said his ministry was not aware of the Bomet-Iran tea export agreement.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
CEC put to task over Bomet-Iran tea export deal
Family in agony as son goes missing for four months
Bomet family have not been lucky to find Kenneth Ng’eno and his phone is switched off.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Family in agony as son goes missing for four months
CS Munya terms Bomet-Iran tea export deal 'fake'
CS Munya said while the deal was good, the county had neither exercised caution nor engaged experts.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
CS Munya terms Bomet-Iran tea export deal 'fake'
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Storm brewing over governor’s deal to export tea directly to Iran
Indsutry players and farmers question the legality of the deal, saying the Tea Act requires that all tea be sold through the Tea Board.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Storm brewing over governor’s deal to export tea directly to Iran
Man, 67, kills himself, family blames loan
Chepalungu Sub-County police commander Nelson Maasai said the body of the deceased was taken to Longisa Hospital Mortuary.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Man, 67, kills himself, family blames loan
Over 30 people hospitalised after consuming contaminated milk
Victims reportedly developed stomachaches after consuming milk reportedly bought from a local vendor
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Over 30 people hospitalised after consuming contaminated milk
Bomet: 10 girls sitting for KCSE exams in various maternity wards
The girls were rushed to the hospital Wednesday night after experiencing labor pains.
By Gilbert Kimutai 3 years ago
Bomet: 10 girls sitting for KCSE exams in various maternity wards
Making good: Ex-con helping in eradicating crime
For three years, between 2001 and 2004, the 37-year-old led a dreaded criminal gang that caused mayhem in Bomet and Narok counties.
By Gilbert Kimutai 3 years ago
Making good: Ex-con helping in eradicating crime
One dead and six in hospital after anthrax outbreak
The sick are said to have been in contact with the carcass of a cow suspected to have been infected with the infectious disease
By Gilbert Kimutai 3 years ago
One dead and six in hospital after anthrax outbreak
I'm lucky to be alive, says Bomet quarry survivor
Boy, 14, was also rescued alive and has been taken to Tenwek Hospital
By Gilbert Kimutai 3 years ago
I'm lucky to be alive, says Bomet quarry survivor
Three people buried alive in Bomet quarry incident
County disaster department says a team has been mobilised to join the rescue operations.
By Gilbert Kimutai 3 years ago
Three people buried alive in Bomet quarry incident
Cop who destroyed BBI signature collection book charged
Peter Langat, who works in Bungoma County, denied the charges when he appeared before Bomet Principal Magistrate Lilian Kinyale.
By Gilbert Kimutai 3 years ago
Cop who destroyed BBI signature collection book charged
Dairy farmers targeted in new bonus plan
New KCC has piloted a quality-based payment system to rewards farmers on the quality of their milk.
By Gilbert Kimutai 3 years ago
Dairy farmers targeted in new bonus plan
Man accused of setting wife on fire captured
Robert Tonui has been on the run for more than a week after dousing his wife Emmy Chepkoech Mitey, a teacher, with petrol and setting her on fire.
By Gilbert Kimutai 3 years ago
Man accused of setting wife on fire captured
Let government solve forest cutline problems, Moi tells Nakuru groups
Ruto said they will rally the community to embrace the chances that will be brought by the BBI.
By Gilbert Kimutai 3 years ago
Let government solve forest cutline problems, Moi tells Nakuru groups
Panic as two are abducted by unknown armed men
Two abducted in Bomet by unknown men raising fears among locals
By Gilbert Kimutai 3 years ago
Panic as two are abducted by unknown armed men
IG Koome missed a point on how officers should respond to crisis
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