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Lynn Kolongei

Court grants ex-marathoner divorce terming union irretrievable

Eldoret Law Courts has accepted a former international marathoner's quest to divorce her estranged husband.

Court grants ex-marathoner divorce terming union irretrievable

Woman sues estranged husband over sale of Sh25 million property

Woman sues estranged husband over sale of Sh25 million property

Courts orders IEBC to gazette Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor nominee

Courts orders IEBC to gazette Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor nominee

Moi University closed indefinitely following lecturers' strike, students' unrest

Moi University closed indefinitely following lecturers' strike, students' unrest

Three ex-county officials charged with theft of Sh296m bursary funds

Three former West Pokot county government officials accused of alleged theft of Sh296 million bursary funds have denied 27 counts of corruption-related charges at Eldoret Law Courts.

Three ex-county officials charged with theft of Sh296m bursary funds

Suspects linked to Oscar Sudi's club looting freed on police bond

Eldoret High Court Judge Reuben Nyakundi agreed to review the bond terms of the youths and directed that they each be released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 without security.

Suspects linked to Oscar Sudi's club looting freed on police bond

Suspects in Sudi's club looting challenge bond terms

The suspects, who could not raise the Sh300,000 bond and alternative Sh200,000 cash bail imposed on them by the law court want the terms reviewed.

Suspects in Sudi's club looting challenge bond terms

NCPB will not increase maize price, PS says

The government will buy 90kg bag of maize at Sh4,000 this harvest season, Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono has said.

NCPB will not increase maize price, PS says

Assembly to vet Uasin Gishu deputy governor nominee

Uasin Gishu county assembly is set to vet Deputy Governor nominee Evans Kipruto Kapkea Wednesday.

Assembly to vet Uasin Gishu deputy governor nominee

Moi University dons paralyse activities over pay arrears

Chairperson of University Academic Staff Union (UASU), Moi University branch, Dr Richard Okero said the teaching staff have not been paid salaries for two months.

Moi University dons paralyse activities over pay arrears

Ruto allies claim Gachagua isolating Mt Kenya

Leaders claim there is a scheme by DP Gachagua and a section of politicians to cause a rift in Kenya Kwanza to weaken Ruto's political influence in the region.

By 2 months ago

Ruto allies claim Gachagua isolating Mt Kenya

Questions as Barorot resigns from deputy governor position

All indications had pointed to a frosty relationship between Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii and his deputy John Barorot.

By 2 months ago

Questions as Barorot resigns from deputy governor position

Uasin Gishu residents claim deputy governor quit out of frustration

A day after John Barorot resigned as Uasin Gishu deputy governor, a section of the residents has claimed that he quit because of frustration.

By 2 months ago

Uasin Gishu residents claim deputy governor quit out of frustration

Raila says Uhuru initiated talks with Ruto

Speaking for the first time since the formation of the broad-based government, Raila said that the country was burning and he stepped in to quell tensions.

By 2 months ago

Raila says Uhuru initiated talks with Ruto

Court orders mediation in woman's burial row

The High Court in Eldoret has ordered that a dispute over the final resting place of a 65-year-old woman who died six months ago should be subjected to mediation.

By 2 months ago

Court orders mediation in woman's burial row

Eldoret's city status award ceremony pushed forward

The much-anticipated conferment of city status to Eldoret town has been postponed for one week.

By 2 months ago

Eldoret's city status award ceremony pushed forward

Woman seeks to stop co-wife's burial on husband's property

A woman wants the High Court in Eldoret to order that her alleged co-wife be buried at her kin’s home.

By 2 months ago

Woman seeks to stop co-wife's burial on husband's property

Businessman charged with brutal murder of his wife

Francis Mwangi Ndirangu pleaded not guilty when he appeared before Justice Robert Wananda at the High Court in Eldoret .

By 2 months ago

Businessman charged with brutal murder of his wife

Growth and opportunities as Eldoret gears up for city status

Eldoret, the economic hub of the North Rift region is awaiting its elevation to be the country’s fifth city in August after Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru.

By 2 months ago

Growth and opportunities as Eldoret gears up for city status

Four suspects arrested in latest motorcycle theft syndicate crackdown

Police in Eldoret have arrested four suspects believed to be behind the motorcycle theft syndicate in Uasin Gishu County and Western region.

By 3 months ago

Four suspects arrested in latest motorcycle theft syndicate crackdown

Alarm as three children die of Hepatitis A in Uasin Gishu county

Three children under the age of ten have died of Hepatitis A over the last three months in Uasin Gishu county.

By 3 months ago

Alarm as three children die of Hepatitis A in Uasin Gishu county

Kamariny residents to benefit from Sh80 million dam

More than 7,000 households in Kamariny, Elgeyo Marakwet county, are expected to benefit from the rehabilitation of Etio dam at a cost of Sh80 million.

By 3 months ago

Kamariny residents to benefit from Sh80 million dam

Youths accused of looting Sudi club in Eldoret released on bond

The 16 are accused of stealing from Timba XO club associated with Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi.

By 3 months ago

Youths accused of looting Sudi club in Eldoret released on bond

How Gen Zs saved 'Yes' MP as rioters raided Parliament

MP Jackson Kosgei, who is confined to a wheelchair, had resigned to fate as his colleagues took to their feet for dear life.

By 3 months ago

How Gen Zs saved 'Yes' MP as rioters raided Parliament

Judge recuses himself from Kibor's succession case

Kibor’s three widows and 29 children have been embroiled in a bitter succession battle that has been pending in court since 2022.

By 4 months ago

Judge recuses himself from Kibor's succession case

Teacher recounts last moments of lawyer killed at house party

The late Ngaira who had practiced for barely three months after his admission to the bar, met his death on May 18, 2019.

By 4 months ago

Teacher recounts last moments of lawyer killed at house party

Sudi vows to snub committee summons over varsity land row

In a video posted on his social media platforms, Sudi claimed that there was nothing to explain regarding the contested 1,515-acre land.

By 4 months ago

Sudi vows to snub committee summons over varsity land row

First Lady launches maternity hospital in Uasin Gishu county

Mama Rachel maternity hospital boasts a 70-bed capacity and is end the pain of women who endure long queues in hospitals.

By 4 months ago

First Lady launches maternity hospital in Uasin Gishu county

Woman to serve 30 years in jail over husband's murder

The High Court in Eldoret has sentenced a woman to 30 years imprisonment for the brutal murder of her husband Geoffrey Matenje.

By 4 months ago

Woman to serve 30 years in jail over husband's murder

Judiciary budget cut is a threat to justice, says CJ Koome

Chief Justice Martha Koome said they had asked to be allocated Sh44 billion but were given only Sh22 billion.

By 4 months ago

Judiciary budget cut is a threat to justice, says CJ Koome

Pastor testifies against police officer in murder case

The pastor said despite knocking on the door for almost 40 minutes, there was no reply. The police officer opted to fire a bullet on the door before breaking in.

By 4 months ago

Pastor testifies against police officer in murder case

Court calls on elders as Kutt's Sh500m succession battle takes new twist

Justice Reuben Nyakundi the elder must be conversant with all aspects of Nandi culture and specifically issues related to the adoption of children.

By 4 months ago

Court calls on elders as Kutt's Sh500m succession battle takes new twist

KDF officer withdraws surety for daughter's boyfriend in fraud case

Eldoret Law Court has allowed a request by a military officer to withdraw surety for his daughter’s boyfriend who is facing fraud-related charges.

By 4 months ago

KDF officer withdraws surety for daughter's boyfriend in fraud case

New bishop ordained in colourful ceremony witnessed by Gachagua

Pope Francis appointed then Reverend Father Lelei as the Auxiliary Bishop in March.

By 5 months ago

New bishop ordained in colourful ceremony witnessed by Gachagua

Parents threaten to protest over botched Finland and Canada study programmes

Parents claimed that they are yet to be re-paid their hard-earned money despite numerous calls for refunds for more than a year now.

By 5 months ago

Parents threaten to protest over botched Finland and Canada study programmes

Student assaulted by KFS officers died of multiple soft tissue injuries

Stephen Mwangi, a Form Three student allegedly assaulted by KFS rangers in Baringo County, died of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to multiple soft tissue injuries.

By 5 months ago

Student assaulted by KFS officers died of multiple soft tissue injuries

Court gives county officials second chance in contempt case

The court was to sentence the four to civil jail or slap them with a fine for failure to convert casual workers to permanent and pensionable terms in contempt of the court’s directive.

By 5 months ago

Court gives county officials second chance in contempt case

Woman found guilty of killing husband

The court ruled that Melisa Muhinda killed Geoffrey Matenje, six years ago at Kamukunji estate in the outskirts of Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu county.

By 5 months ago

Woman found guilty of killing husband

Student assaulted by KFS rangers succumbs to injuries

His mother Mary Wamboi now wants the police to launch investigations into the incident and charge the rangers with murder.

By 5 months ago

Student assaulted by KFS rangers succumbs to injuries

Man disowns father, demands share of grandfather's estate in succession row

Jonah Rutto wants a share of the estate of his late grandfather Kireger Kutto, who was a prominent dairy and cereal farmer in Uasin Gishu County.

By 5 months ago

Man disowns father, demands share of grandfather's estate in succession row

Prosecution closes Chiloba murder case as court sets ruling date

The prosecution presented 22 witnesses to testify in the matter before the High Court sitting in Eldoret.

By 5 months ago

Prosecution closes Chiloba murder case as court sets ruling date

Woman found guilty of stabbing husband to death

The 37-year-old woman who was found guilty of murdering her husband in cold blood.

By 5 months ago

Woman found guilty of stabbing husband to death

Kibor's widow claims she is on the verge of eviction

Eunitah claims step-children unlawfully evicted her and her children from her Kabenes matrimonial home, threatening her and freezing bank accounts that held funds for her children’s upkeep.

By 5 months ago

Kibor's widow claims she is on the verge of eviction

Man convicted while mentally ill released after 34 years in prison

Philip Bor was jailed in 1989 aged 18 after he was found guilty of murdering his neighbour.

By 5 months ago

Man convicted while mentally ill released after 34 years in prison

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