Moi receives praise for his role in increasing number of schools

Former President Daniel Moi has been hailed for his love for education and his initiatives that saw many schools built during his tenure.

By By Leonard Kulei 12 years ago

Moi High School Kabarak tops in maths contest

Moi High School Kabarak (MHSK) beat over 80 other high schools to emerge the overall winner in last year’s National Mathematics Contest.

By By Leonard Kulei 12 years ago

Sects lock health officials out in polio vaccination drive

Health workers administering the polio vaccine faced fierce resistance Tuesday from more than 30 families who subscribe to a sect that does not believe in modern medicine.

By By Leonard Kulei 12 years ago

Police intercept S Sudan refugees

Police in Nakuru are holding several South Sudanese refugees who arrived in the town yesterday aboard a Nairobi-bound bus.

By By Leonard Kulei 12 years ago

Bizarre funeral as kin fulfils man’s wish not to be buried in a coffin

As the sun’s rays split through the beautiful canopy atop Menengai Crater hills, residents of Ngachura Estate Bahati in Nakuru County were left in shock following an unusual funeral service.

By By Leonard Kulei 12 years ago

My husband died at hospital’s gate, are you happy now?

“I am dead, I have been left dead... some of us just walk and people think all is fine. I have cried tonnes of tears inside this house because my family has nothing else to look up to,” Mama Sote Kipchumba breaks down as she settles down for this interview with The Standard On Sunday.

By By Leonard Kulei 12 years ago

Nakuru drivers oppose new traffic laws

Matatu operators in Nakuru County have opposed the new traffic laws proposed by the Ministry of Transport set to take effect beginning next year.

By By Leonard Kulei 12 years ago

Five injured, property lost in arson attack

Five members of a family in Salgaa area in Nakuru County were admitted to Rongai District Hospital after unknown people set three house on fire.

By By Leonard Kulei 12 years ago

Fading fortunes of Kabartonjo, ex-President Moi’s alma mater

At 87, Moi Primary School Kabartonjo is the oldest school in Baringo County.

By By Leonard Kulei 12 years ago