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Gilbert Kimutai

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 14 days ago

Ruto dares Raila to produce fuel saga details

Kiptulwa Secondary eye Rift Valley regional dominance as games begin

Kiptulwa Secondary eye Rift Valley regional dominance as games begin

By Gilbert Kimutai 4 months ago

Construction of Itare and Bosto dams to resume soon, says PS

Construction of Itare and Bosto dams to resume soon, says PS

By Gilbert Kimutai 4 months ago

School Games: Kaplong show their power in Bomet County

School Games: Kaplong show their power in Bomet County

By Gilbert Kimutai 4 months ago

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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 months ago

Governors call for law to eliminate eucalyptus trees

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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 months 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 9 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 11 months 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

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

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

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

Supporters of Hillary Barchok, Isaac Ruto clash at event

Mr Ruto walked out in protest after he was forced to cut short his speech due to jeers from Barchok's supporters who waved UDA flags. Attempts by Mr Barchok to calm the crowd were futile.

By Nikko Tanui, Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago

Supporters of Hillary Barchok, Isaac Ruto clash at event

Stray leopard mauls 12 sheep, still on the loose

Kenya Wildlife Service officers who were called in to try and trace the wild animal confirmed from the footsteps and style of killing and feeding that the stray animal is a leopard.

By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago

Stray leopard mauls 12 sheep, still on the loose

Kimemia settles for engineer, Ruto picks 24-year-old woman

Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia has picked a running mate to replace his deputy.

By James Munyeki and Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago

Kimemia settles for engineer, Ruto picks 24-year-old woman

Ruto's CCM says it will back Toto's Woman Rep quest

Despite his party clearing nominated Senator Alice Milgo to vie for the Woman Representative post, Isaac Ruto Ruto said the party still supports Toto.

By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago

Ruto's CCM says it will back Toto's Woman Rep quest

Bomet voters reject MCAs who supported BBI Bill in assembly

A total of 17 ward representatives failed to get the UDA ticket to defend their seats.

By Gilbert Kimutai and Julius Chepkwony 1 year ago

Bomet voters reject MCAs who supported BBI Bill in assembly

Toto, 24, shocks old politicians in UDA primaries for Woman Rep

When Chepkorir declared interest for the post, many dismissed her as a joyrider. Youth in the county are associating with her success and have vowed to emulate her.

By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago

Toto, 24, shocks old politicians in UDA primaries for Woman Rep

‘Shocked’ Ruto Karen guards treated me suspiciously, Bomet’s surprise candidate Toto

Linet Chepkorir, alias Toto, who is on the verge of victory in Bomet UDA primaries. [File, Standard]

By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago

‘Shocked’ Ruto Karen guards treated me suspiciously, Bomet’s surprise candidate Toto

Senator Langat, MP Sossion demand UDA primaries postponement

Ex-Petroleum CAS Mosonik, Nominated MP Sossion, Senator Langat and Women Rep Korir said there was no need for the exercise to continue as marked ballot papers had already been dispatched.

By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago

Senator Langat, MP Sossion demand UDA primaries postponement

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