KDF soldier detained over lover's killing in Baringo

The police said the body had multiple injuries on the head and her hair had been plucked.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 years ago

Five people arrested for killing, burying man in Baringo

Five people have been arrested in connection with the death of a 45-year-old man whose body was retrieved from a shallow grave.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 years ago

Eala MP Jematia charged, freed on Sh500,000 bond

Eala MP Florence Jematia has been charged with uttering words with subversive intention.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 years ago

School in Baringo closed as students protest death of colleague

Pemwai Secondary School in Baringo Central has been closed indefinitely after students rioted to protest against the death of their colleague.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 years ago

Pemwai School closed after students protest death of colleague

The Form Two student, identified as Faith Chelimo Karoney, died at the school on Sunday morning before the school was closed on Wednesday.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 years ago

Man's crusade in fight to end FGM, teen marriages

Retired teacher from Ilchamus has come out to educate community against vices.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 years ago

Operation to kick bandits out of Baringo begins

Police have already identified areas where the criminals are hosted.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 years ago

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Families' agony as peace yet to return despite police presence in Baringo

The bandits also pose a significant threat to the neighbouring counties of Samburu and Laikipia, resulting in grave consequences.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 years ago

Wanted: Police hunt for EALA MP Florence Jematia over incitement

Authorities say they want the EALA MP Florence Jematia for urging Mochongoi residents to buy guns and arm themselves against banditry attacks.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 years ago

Natembeya urges administrators to fight banditry

Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya has urged local administrators and elders to be in the forefront in tackling banditry in West Pokot

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Farmers feel the pinch as annual Kimalel goat auction fails, again

County blames Covid restrictions for the hiatus. Money from the auction was used to pay school fees.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Tension grips Baringo farmers as viral cattle disease spreads

Lumpy skin disease is an infectious ailment in cattle caused by a virus. The disease has been reported in Baringo North and Central constituencies.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Baringo woman batters drunk husband to death

Police are yet to establish the exact cause of the fight.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Uproar over Baringo hospital's Sh10 toilet use charge for patients

A decision by the management of Baringo County Hospital to charge patients Sh10 for using toilets has caused an uproar among residents.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Elders perform rituals to end insecurity in the Rift

There have been endless land feuds and cattle raids in Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet counties.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Police arrest man suspected of killing sibling over beehives

Police in Mogotio, Baringo, have arrested a man thought to have killed his brother over a beehive.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Students storm out of school over bad tea, mistreatment

Students in a school in Baringo have walked out of the learning institution over alleged mistreatment and corporal punishment by teachers.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

How man transformed slum into a decent, safe estate

Through the help of well-wishers and community members, Mustapha Ali began the construction of modern houses for the residents.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Woman suspected of killing 7-year-old boy detained

The suspect was arrested on September 9, 2021, at Kongasis in Gilgil Sub-county.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Baringo judge bashes DCI over delay in procuring witnesses

The case is among many that have stalled in court over lack of witnesses.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Tiaty Medical Training College admits first batch of students

The first medical training college in Tiaty Constituency, Baringo County, has admitted 21 students. The learners 19 females and two males, will pursu

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Woman says senior police officer took Sh50,000 court fine by false pretense

She raised the Sh50,000 fine and instead of paying it to the Judiciary as required by law, she took it to Makutano Police Station

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

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VIDEO: CS George Magoha loses his cool again, scolds education official

He scolded the Rift Valley Regional Director of Education John Lekakeny for allegedly failing to supervise schools in Baringo County.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Man found guilty of defiling 10-year-old gets 20 years in jail

The minor told the court how the suspect who had been hired by her grandmother to fix a fence pounced on her as she was guarding their maize farm.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Court orders DCI officers to trace minor abducted by her mother

The woman is said to have forcefully taken the minor, who was in the company of her friends, and forced her into a waiting vehicle before speeding off

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Man gets 20-year jail sentence for defiling 5-year-old girl

The offence was committed on April 2, 2020 at Koisir Village in Baringo North Sub-County.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Bringing justice to the people, the mobile courts of Baringo

Justice can be hard to come by in remote areas of Baringo County such as in Tiaty constituency, where no regular court exists since independence.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

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Kerio Valley’s ‘crocodile lake’ on verge of extinction

Human activities and water hyacinth have seen Lake Kamnarok drastically shrink and wildlife disappear.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Teacher accused of throwing baby into fire charged

The offenses were committed on April 25, 2021 at Ngaratuko village in Baringo north Sub-county in Baringo County.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Head teacher accused of throwing baby into fire surrenders to police

Kipsang is alleged to have thrown the infant into the fire after he had a quarrel with his wife.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Teacher who threw baby to open fire still at large

Baringo North Sub-county Police Commander Fredrick Odinga said the search had been extended to the neighboring counties of Nakuru and Uasin Gishu.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

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Father from hell: Man throws baby into fire over quarrel with wife

According to the baby's mother, her husband had accused her of having the baby outside their marriage.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Man attempts suicide after killing girlfriend

The police said the suspect had been cohabiting with his 27-year-old lover Irene Suke before the incident.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Man arrested stark naked, appears in court in policewoman’s clothes

According to the prosecution, Kibet stole the clothes he wore in court; a blouse, leggings and a skirt.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Widow opposes order to exhume man's body

The orders were issued following a suit filed by the school's headteacher Zachariah Kipkebut against the family.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

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School allowed to exhume body of man buried in its compound

The orders were issued following a suit filed by the school headteacher Zachariah Kipkebut against the family of the deceased.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Police officer kills bar owner over Sh450 unpaid bill

Baringo County Police Commander Robinson Ndiwa said the officer attached to Bartabwa Police Post allegedly stabbed the bar owner.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

School wants body exhumed from its compound

The family of the late Kipchabas accuses the school of invading its land but the headteacher maintains the body must be disinterred.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

Nurses not to blame for babies deaths

Governor Stanley Kiptis said the newborns died between March 6 and 7, but it was not the fault of the health workers.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago

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Kapedo conflict a hard nut to crack for officers

Law enforcers say what started as a cultural practice of cattle rustling has seen bandits possess sophisticated arms.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 years ago