Early Christmas for Bomet family as Berur FM, fans build new home
Jane said it took the effort of their firstborn son, who is an ardent listener of Berur FM. Besides Standard Group, Bomet-based retailer Kipchimat Supermarket helped the family with food items.
By Gilbert Kimutai 4 months ago
Early Christmas for Bomet family as Berur FM, fans build new home
It's over, groom in the aborted Bomet wedding tells his bride
The groom, Amos Rono, says he has decided to end the relationship and would no longer wish to marry her. Rono said it was heart-breaking that she kept him in the dark to the last minute.
By Gilbert Kimutai 4 months ago
It's over, groom in the aborted Bomet wedding tells his bride
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Ruto dares Raila to produce fuel saga details
Ruto said all details of the deal are in the public domain and available in Parliament. He regretted the opposition's efforts to hinder the government's economic transformation.
By Gilbert Kimutai 5 months ago
Ruto dares Raila to produce fuel saga details
Prison warder manning KCSE exams collapses, dies in Bomet
Bomet County Police Commander Robinson Ndiwa said the officer complained of chest pain before collapsing.
By Gilbert Kimutai 5 months ago
Prison warder manning KCSE exams collapses, dies in Bomet
Long queues as farmers flock NCPB depot for fertiliser
Farmers are eager to take advantage of the onset of short rains in the country to plant various crops.
By Gilbert Kimutai 7 months ago
Long queues as farmers flock NCPB depot for fertiliser
Kiptulwa Secondary eye Rift Valley regional dominance as games begin
Despite being crowned the county volleyball champions for two consecutive years, the school lacks a volleyball pitch.
By Gilbert Kimutai 9 months ago
Kiptulwa Secondary eye Rift Valley regional dominance as games begin
Construction of Itare and Bosto dams to resume soon, says PS
Other than providing clean and safe drinking water, the dams will also create jobs for residents, according to the PS.
By Gilbert Kimutai 9 months ago
Construction of Itare and Bosto dams to resume soon, says PS
School Games: Kaplong show their power in Bomet County
Tenwek High win 3x3 basketball title after heartbreak in football.
By Gilbert Kimutai 9 months ago
School Games: Kaplong show their power in Bomet County
Kaplong Boys face Tenwek in Bomet school games football final
Tenwek had to come from a goal down to edge out hard-fighting Olbutyo Boys 2-1.
By Gilbert Kimutai 9 months ago
Kaplong Boys face Tenwek in Bomet school games football final
Man accused of killing father over Sh8,000 government stipend
Neighbours said the money had been a source of conflict between the suspect and his father for a long time.
By Gilbert Kimutai 9 months ago
Man accused of killing father over Sh8,000 government stipend
Ekaterra Tea resumes operations as talks go on
Ekattera Tea Company has resumed operations in Bomet and Kericho counties after suspending its work for more than a month due to fears of insecurity.
By Gilbert Kimutai and Kiprono Kurgat 10 months ago
Ekaterra Tea resumes operations as talks go on
Governors call for law to eliminate eucalyptus trees
The trees consume huge volumes of water, and the only way out is to eliminate them from river banks and water sources.
By Gilbert Kimutai 10 months ago
Governors call for law to eliminate eucalyptus trees
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Teachers demand salary raise if they are going to pay house levy
KNUT and Kuppet say there is need to open the existing CBA to allow a pay rise to cushion the teachers if the proposed 3 per cent housing levy sails through.
By Gilbert Kimutai 11 months ago
Teachers demand salary raise if they are going to pay house levy
Bomet MCAs ask government to resurvey Finlay land before sale
The leaders say the sale of company should be completed after the exercise. The claim the company has not been truthful about the size of land it owns.
By Gilbert Kimutai 11 months ago
Bomet MCAs ask government to resurvey Finlay land before sale
Stop blackmailing us, Ruto tells Raila
The President said the country is tired of Raila's theatrics that were pulling back development gains through destruction.
By Peterson Githaiga and Gilbert Kimutai 11 months ago
Stop blackmailing us, Ruto tells Raila
One dead as rabies, anthrax outbreak hit three wards in Bomet
Veterinary officers drawn from Longisa, Kipreres, and Kipsonoi wards are battling to contain the outbreak that has claimed the life of one person and seen five members of a family hospitalised.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
One dead as rabies, anthrax outbreak hit three wards in Bomet
Bomet County reports cholera outbreak, four hospitalised
CEC Joseph Sitonik said the first case was reported two days ago when the 7-year-old girl was admitted at Tenwek Hospital where a test showed she was positive.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Bomet County reports cholera outbreak, four hospitalised
South Rift leaders differ over location of referral hospital
Leaders in Bomet are pushing for the facility to be established at a central place, while their Kericho counterparts preferred it to be located in Londiani sub-county.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
South Rift leaders differ over location of referral hospital
Eating man's best friend: Bomet man cooked and ate dog meat
Juma, aged 35 is being held at Mulot Police Station where he was escorted by Kiplobotwo location chief Stanley Towett and members of the public.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Eating man's best friend: Bomet man cooked and ate dog meat
Family seeks justice after nine-year-old crushed to death by tea harvesting machine
A family of four in Bomet County is seeking for justice after their nine-year-old son was crushed to death by a tea-harvesting machine.
By Gilbert Kimutai and Evans Yegon 1 year ago
Family seeks justice after nine-year-old crushed to death by tea harvesting machine
Kericho Speaker summoned by UDA disciplinary team
County Assembly Speaker Patrick Mutai has been accused of disregarding the party's directive on the composition of the County Assembly leadership.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Kericho Speaker summoned by UDA disciplinary team
Ruto vows to stop cartels in tea and coffee and milk production
Ruto said removing brokers and middlemen will help reduce the cost of food production.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Ruto vows to stop cartels in tea and coffee and milk production
Row between governor and Speaker fuelling Kericho MCAs fights
When the assembly convened for the first time, Governor Mutai backed former Bureti MP Kiptergech Mutai against Patrick for the Speaker's position, causing the bad blood.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Row between governor and Speaker fuelling Kericho MCAs fights
UDA summons Kericho Assembly Speaker Patrick Mutai
Chaos erupted Friday at the Assembly after Kericho MCAs disagreed over the House leadership.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
UDA summons Kericho Assembly Speaker Patrick Mutai
Officer suspended from overseeing exam for stealing
The officer reportedly stole Sh1,300 from three teachers invigilating the ongoing KCSE exam at Kimulot Boys High School in Konoin, Kericho County.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Officer suspended from overseeing exam for stealing
Governor Hillary Barchok slams policy on university admissions
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has opposed a policy on the admission of Government-sponsored students to private universities, saying it is financially unsustainable.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Governor Hillary Barchok slams policy on university admissions
Governor Barchok slams policy on university admissions
Barchok said if public universities are to survive the next decade, the policy should be urgently reversed, and vowed to push for a review of the same.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Governor Barchok slams policy on university admissions
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2018 Sportpesa Mega Jackpot winner elected speaker in Bomet
Cosmas Korir, 2018 winner of Sportpesa Mega jackpot [Sh208 million] has been elected Speaker of Bomet County Assembly.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
2018 Sportpesa Mega Jackpot winner elected speaker in Bomet
Don't kill the opposition, Bishop Langat tells Ruto
Bishop Langat said with Ruto's success in the recent contest for control of both Parliament is enough for him to settle down and start to deliver election pledges.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Don't kill the opposition, Bishop Langat tells Ruto
Governor Barchok: Didn't support me? You're fired
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok is about to engage in a firing spree but civil society is determined to stop him in his tracks.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Governor Barchok: Didn't support me? You're fired
Observers call out vernacular stations for hate speech
The group urged security agencies to partner with community leaders to maintain peace and ensure early intervention in areas where ethnic tension has been reported.
By Gilbert Kimutai and Caroline Chebet 1 year ago
Observers call out vernacular stations for hate speech
Hepatitis E: Virus spreads faster during conflicts
The most infected with Hepatitis E are pregnant women, but experts have reassured Kenyans not to worry about the outbreak in South Sudan so long as there is proper sanitation.
By Caroline Chebet and Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Hepatitis E: Virus spreads faster during conflicts
Council reinstates Prof Wanjohi at Kenyatta University
The embattled VC who was suspended for refusing to surrender land to the State for a World Health Organisation (WHO) project.
By Caroline Chebet and Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Council reinstates Prof Wanjohi at Kenyatta University
Raila Odinga, William Ruto should lose or win with dignity
Raila will lead the Azimio la Umoja brigade for a wrap-up rally at Kasarani Stadium. Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza team will pitch tent at Nyayo Stadium for their penultimate offensive.
By Gilbert Kimutai and Caroline Chebet 1 year ago
Raila Odinga, William Ruto should lose or win with dignity
A tweet claiming 17 girls have been defiled in Bomet County is False
Police say this is the second time the claim is cropping up on social media.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
A tweet claiming 17 girls have been defiled in Bomet County is False
APS Bomet promoted to FKF Premier League with win over Mara Sugar
APS Bomet FC beat Mara Sugar FC 1-0 today at Bomet IAAF Stadium to bag the 2021/2022 National Super League title and consequently secure
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
APS Bomet promoted to FKF Premier League with win over Mara Sugar
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I don't hate Ruto, Raila tells South Rift residents
The Azimio candidate says they are just political competitors and not enemies. He promises to include the people of Rift Valley in his government if elected president.
By Gilbert Kimutai, Nikko Tanui 1 year ago
I don't hate Ruto, Raila tells South Rift residents
Eyes on Kenya as athletes race for slots to World Championships
All eyes will be on Kenya as the country begins the search for a team to the World Championships and the Commonwealth Games
By Stephen Rutto, Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Eyes on Kenya as athletes race for slots to World Championships
Mechanisation of tea harvesting now hot political campaign agenda
Leaders say harvesting machines have rendered many tea pluckers jobless. A majority of candidates in Bomet and Kericho counties have promised to deal with the matter if elected.
By Nikko Tanui, Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Mechanisation of tea harvesting now hot political campaign agenda
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Hillary Barchok, Isaac Ruto in fierce fight for county top seat, political survival
Mr Ruto has been in the cold for five years following the devastating defeat in 2017. Prof Barchok is only starting to climb the political ladder.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Hillary Barchok, Isaac Ruto in fierce fight for county top seat, political survival
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