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Joan Letting

Kaptel Moran Dancers: At it for 65 years and still shaking legs

No political event starts before Kaptel Moran dancers are invited to perform.

By Joan Letting and Edward Kosut 2 years ago

Kaptel Moran Dancers: At it for 65 years and still shaking legs

Cereal prices dropped as livestock prices increase

Cereal prices dropped as livestock prices increase

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

County waiting for fire engine two years later

County waiting for fire engine two years later

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Chepkoech one step away from best athlete award

Chepkoech one step away from best athlete award

By Joan Letting and IAAF 5 years ago

WHO reports new cases of cholera in three counties as world marks Toilet Day

Tanzania lost 78 people to cholera since the year began.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

WHO reports new cases of cholera in three counties as world marks Toilet Day

Kipchoge to receive UN 2018 recognition

Athletics: Chepkoech, Cheruiyot and Korir also in the list of IAAF nominees

By Jonathan Komen and Joan Letting 5 years ago

Kipchoge to receive UN 2018 recognition

Kipchoge, Korir and Cheruiyot listed for the World Athlete of the Year award

Three Kenyan male athletes are among 10 IAAF nominees for the Male World Athlete of the Year award.

By Joan Letting and IAAF 5 years ago

Kipchoge, Korir and Cheruiyot listed for the World Athlete of the Year award

Chepkoech listed for athlete of the year award

Chepkoech nominated for IAAF athlete of the year award

By Joan Letting and IAAF 5 years ago

Chepkoech listed for athlete of the year award

Siblings take top two spots in women’s senior race

Africa 3,000m steeplechase silver medalist Norah Jeruto and Josphat Kipchirchir won the 28th University of Eldoret cross country meeting yesterday. J

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Siblings take top two spots in women’s senior race

Kipchoge and Chepkoech crowned

Kipchoge, Chepkoech win SJAK awards

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Kipchoge and Chepkoech crowned

Kenyans set course records in weekend meets

Kenyans set course records in weekend meets

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Kenyans set course records in weekend meets

Uasin Gishu Governor makes cooperation call

Governor Jackson Mandago has urged National Government ministries to work closely with county governments to avoid duplication of roles.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Uasin Gishu Governor makes cooperation call

Athletics: Cheruiyot, Joyciline win Family Group marathon

Little-known Kelvin Cheruiyot outclassed 2015 Valencia Marathon runner-up Mathew Kisorio to win the 12th edition of the Family Group Eldoret Half mara

By Joan Letting and Stephen Rutto 5 years ago

Athletics: Cheruiyot, Joyciline win Family Group marathon

Cereal prices down as pastoralist counties lifted by livestock boom

The average wholesale price of a 90kg bag of maize in Eldoret dropped from Sh2,500 in January to Sh1,800 in August.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Cereal prices down as pastoralist counties lifted by livestock boom

Leaders condemn killing of two people near Kapedo

Leaders have condemned the killing of two people near Karasani on Sunday. The two were shot dead while travelling to Lokori from Kapedo.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Leaders condemn killing of two people near Kapedo

Moi stirs excitement in Eldoret

The senator’s convoy snaked its way from the Eldoret airstrip into the town centre, where crowds gathered by the roadside to welcome him.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Moi stirs excitement in Eldoret

Eldoret to profit from Senate trip

Senators will today begin their inaugural county sittings in Uasin Ngishu County, in what is expected to have a ripple effect on the region's economy.

By Wilfred Ayaga and Joan Letting 5 years ago

Eldoret to profit from Senate trip

What Maribel Kapolon’s mother said during burial

The teary mother mourned her nine-year-old, whose body was retrieved from Gitoro forest in Meru.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

What Maribel Kapolon’s mother said during burial

Magistrate’s daughter laid to rest in Uasin Gishu County

Somber mood engulfed Kuriot village in Uasin Gishu County as the late Maribel the daughter of Githongo Law courts Senior Resident Magistrate Kemei.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Magistrate’s daughter laid to rest in Uasin Gishu County

Senate team on maize crisis begins regional tour

A team of senators has started visiting maize-growing regions to look into challenges facing farmers.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Senate team on maize crisis begins regional tour

Government wants Kenyans to use gas instead of kerosene

CS Munyes says use of gas for cooking will improve the lives of many Kenyans

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Government wants Kenyans to use gas instead of kerosene

Former world champ Koech laid to rest

Ex-world champ Koech laid to rest

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Former world champ Koech laid to rest

3,000 pubs closed over non-compliance

The Alcoholic Drinks and Control Board has closed down over 3,000 pubs in Uasin Gishu over non-compliance to the law.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

3,000 pubs closed over non-compliance

County to install free internet in Eldoret

Uasin Gishu County residents are excited following news that they will soon enjoy free Wi-Fi in Eldoret town.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

County to install free internet in Eldoret

Tree locusts scare residents

Turkana residents have raised concern over a locust infestation that is threatening to deplete vegetation in the county.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Tree locusts scare residents

County worker sacked over loss of Sh800

The county employee was dismissed from work over loss of Sh800 in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

County worker sacked over loss of Sh800

Ruto feted in Kampala

Ruto was awarded the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award.

By Joan Letting and DPPS 5 years ago

Ruto feted in Kampala

Politics play out at athlete Bett's burial

Politicians who spoke during the burial of athlete Bett said they would not allow ‘enemies’ to divide their community.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Politics play out at athlete Bett's burial

Emotional send off for hero Bett

The 2015 400m hurdles champion Nicholas Bett was laid to rest at Simat location, Uasin Gishu County in a moving ceremony attended by Deputy President

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Emotional send off for hero Bett

Champion Bett to be buried in Eldoret

The athlete has been described by many as a polite and soft-spoken man.

By Joan Letting and Edward Kosut 5 years ago

Champion Bett to be buried in Eldoret

The A-Z of the African Senior Athletics Championships

How teamwork did the trick for Kenyan athletes to the Africa Senior contest

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

The A-Z of the African Senior Athletics Championships

Kenya bags 6 gold on final day: Africa Senior Championship ends with Kenya posting impressive results

Team Kenya cap chaotic African Senior Athletics Championship with brilliant display including 1-2-3 finish in Women 3000m SC

By Dennis Okeyo and Joan letting in Asaba, Nigeria 5 years ago

Kenya bags 6 gold on final day: Africa Senior Championship ends with Kenya posting impressive results

Africa Athletics Championships: Clean sweep for Kenya in women's 3,000 steeplechase

Beatrice Chepkoech leads Celliphine Chespol and Cherotich to clean sweep of women's 3,000m steeplechase in Africa Athletics Championships.

By Dennis Okeyo and Joan letting in Asaba, Nigeria 5 years ago

Africa Athletics Championships: Clean sweep for Kenya in women's 3,000 steeplechase

Africa Senior Athletics Championships: It’s do-or-die as Kenyans target big medal harvest

Although it’s unpredictable race, women’s 3,000m steeplechase line up can deliver medals for Kenya on the final day of Africa Senior Athletics Champio

By Dennis Okeyo and Joan letting in Asaba, Nigeria 5 years ago

Africa Senior Athletics Championships: It’s do-or-die as Kenyans target big medal harvest

Kipruto,Yego and Sawe lead Kenya’s medal hunt

Kipruto,Yego and Sawe lead Kenya’s medal hunt

By Denis Okeyo and Joan Letting 5 years ago

Kipruto,Yego and Sawe lead Kenya’s medal hunt

Jubilee allied MCAs de-whipped

Two members of Uasin Gishu County Assembly have been de-whipped from their leadership positions.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Jubilee allied MCAs de-whipped

Day of the rebels as Bowen, Keter triumph

Court overturns earlier decisions nullifying the election of Rift Valley lawmakers perceived to have fallen out with party leaders.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Day of the rebels as Bowen, Keter triumph

Two people killed, six injured in macabre attack

Two people have been killed and six others injured after bandits from Ethiopia attacked a village in Turkana North.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Two people killed, six injured in macabre attack

Salaries take lion’s share of budget

County will spend more than 60 per cent of its 2018-2019 budget on salaries.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Salaries take lion’s share of budget

Irony of water scarcity after flooding

Residents of Kawalasee accuse politicians of promising them piped water during elections only to get their votes.

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Irony of water scarcity after flooding

Red-hot Laiser Hill run away with rugby 7s gong

Red-hot Laiser Hill run away with rugby 7s gong

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Red-hot Laiser Hill run away with rugby 7s gong

Top guns off to dream start as teams eye trip to Rwanda

Laiser Hill launched their return to the national contest yesterday on a high note with an emphatic 4-0 win over Lodwar High

By Joan Letting 5 years ago

Top guns off to dream start as teams eye trip to Rwanda

Uhuru: Those who fail to surrender illegal guns risk death

Those who fail to surrender illegal guns risk death, the President Uhuru Kenyatta has said.

By Joan Letting and Bakari Ang'ela 5 years ago

Uhuru: Those who fail to surrender illegal guns risk death

History as Uhuru flags off tankers carrying crude oil

At least 100,000 litres of ‘black gold’ left Ngamia Eight Well in Turkana for Mombasa, awaiting exportation.

By Wilfred Ayaga and Joan Letting 5 years ago

History as Uhuru flags off tankers carrying crude oil

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