World Ploughing contest kicks off
The 64th World Ploughing Contest has attracted 26 affiliated countries drawn from across the globe.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 6 years ago
World Ploughing contest kicks off
Postmortem reveals details of rugby star Okombe’s death
The bleeding was caused by a knife stab on the left side of his chest on Saturday evening at around 10pm.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 6 years ago
Postmortem reveals details of rugby star Okombe’s death
Dramatic moments in vetting CEC nominees with questionable papers
Journalists and the public had to be sent out of the room when one nominee failed to answer the simplest, basic questions.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 6 years ago
Dramatic moments in vetting CEC nominees with questionable papers
Six people perish in accident involving 10 vehicles near Salgaa
The scene of the accident had remains of vehicles strewn along two- kilometre stretch with police, rescuers and locals, having a hard time rescuing those trapped in wreckages.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 6 years ago
Six people perish in accident involving 10 vehicles near Salgaa
Kenya’s shame of disaster response
The nation's biggest shame on poor disaster response and management unfolded in Nakuru following an helicopter crash at the world-famed Lake Nakuru National Park.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 6 years ago
Kenya’s shame of disaster response
5 feared dead as helicopter crashes into Lake Nakuru
Five people are feared dead after the chopper they were flying in crashed into Lake Nakuru minutes after taking off.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit and Lilian Kwamboka 6 years ago
5 feared dead as helicopter crashes into Lake Nakuru
Work begins on Sh45 billion Kabarak University hospital
The 500-bed state-of-the-art facility, which is expected to be operational by 2020 according to the Vice Chancellor Henry Kiplagat, will be located in Kabarak, Nakuru County.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 6 years ago
Work begins on Sh45 billion Kabarak University hospital
Come clean on Baringo attacks, Gideon Moi tells State
Gideon said the Government must come clean on whether there was an operation in Baringo given the attacks have continued unabated despite the presence of police backed by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit amd Mercy Kulei 6 years ago
Come clean on Baringo attacks, Gideon Moi tells State
Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi, woman rep, several MPs lose Jubilee primaries
Governor Benjamin Cheboi was among several incumbents who lost in the Jubilee nominations in Baringo on Tuesday.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 6 years ago
Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi, woman rep, several MPs lose Jubilee primaries
Voters device ways of voting in party primaries
In 18 polling stations in Baringo North where ballot papers for parliamentary aspirants were missing, the contestants agreed to use photocopied ballot papers to ensure the process proceeded after hours of delay
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 6 years ago
Voters device ways of voting in party primaries
Jubilee primaries flop amid allegations of bribery, intimidation and ballots tampering
Governor Cheboi loses his cool, nearly punches man believed to be an ally of gubernatorial aspirant Stanley Kiptis.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit and Caroline Chebet 6 years ago
Jubilee primaries flop amid allegations of bribery, intimidation and ballots tampering
The man in the eye of security storm
As chair of the parliamentary committee on Administration and National Security, Asman Kamama has found himself under pressure to resign after banditry attacks in Baringo County
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 6 years ago
 The man in the eye of security storm
Ranch owners become prisoners in their homes
Ranchers in Laikipia County have become prisoners in their own homes, not daring to venture out in their vast farmlands as illegal herders armed with AK-47 rifles, spears, and poisoned arrows take over their land.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Ranch owners become prisoners in their homes
A night out with invading herders at Laikipia ranch
The response by illegal herders to a Government order to vacate private ranches in Laikipia smacks of a mockery of State and private ownership of property.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
A night out with invading herders at Laikipia ranch
Gideon Moi lauds security efforts in Baringo
Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has commended the Government's efforts to restore peace and calm in the county.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Gideon Moi lauds security efforts in Baringo
Journalists escape death by a whisker in Baringo County
The two men came out of the blue. One of them, who was wearing a torn white vest turned brown by dirt with a menacing look on his face, pointed an AK-47 rifle at me.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Journalists escape death by a whisker in Baringo County
Bloodthirsty bandits leave a trail of death and desperation in Baringo
Death. Destruction. Fear. Tension. Hopelessness.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Bloodthirsty bandits leave a trail of death and desperation in Baringo
Despite State ultimatums, criminals still wreaking havoc in Baringo
Compared to criminals in other parts of the country, the bandits who are wrecking lives in Baringo County, are being treated with kid gloves.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Despite State ultimatums, criminals still wreaking havoc in Baringo
Three shot dead at Naivasha as kidnapped Chinese is rescued
Police in Naivasha have shot dead three suspected thugs and recovered a cache of arms following a major operation in Chechnia area.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Three shot dead at Naivasha as kidnapped Chinese is rescued
CORD and Jubilee step up scramble for Maasai vote
President Uhuru Kenyatta and allies in Jubilee have stepped up the hunt for the Maa vote as disgruntled leaders led by Joseph Tiampati quickly moved to welcome CORD co-principal Raila Odinga in the region.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
CORD and Jubilee step up scramble for Maasai vote
Nominations nightmare in Jubilee merger giving other parties a lifeline
So real is the threat that the deputy president has been in Baringo county six times in the last few months with some visits happening on consecutive weekends. In the last one month, he has visited the county three times.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Nominations nightmare in Jubilee merger giving other parties a lifeline
Institute's title deed goes missing as row over new varsity location rages
Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of a title deed for land belonging to Baringo Technical Training Institute, which some leaders want turned into a university. However, residents are opposed to this idea.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Institute's title deed goes missing as row over new varsity location rages
DP Ruto stranded as his pilot misses route in Kapedo
A helicopter ferrying Deputy President William Ruto to Baringo lost direction and for hours he was stranded in Kapedo area as a rescue team was sent to airlift him.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
 DP Ruto stranded as his pilot misses route in Kapedo
Deputy President William Ruto faces fresh rebellion in Rift Valley backyard
Deputy President William Ruto braved a political storm in Baringo County yesterday when residents protested against loss of top public service jobs and unfulfilled promises by the Jubilee administration.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit and Vincent Mabatuk 7 years ago
Deputy President William Ruto faces fresh rebellion in Rift Valley backyard
Doctor plucked from top Indian hospital saving cancer patients in Nakuru
To a majority of Kenyans, India is the place to visit when it comes to medical tourism.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Doctor plucked from top Indian hospital saving cancer patients in Nakuru
Why Ruto presidential bid is emotive
That the Jubilee coalition pact between TNA and URP is under the spotlight is not in doubt.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Why Ruto presidential bid is emotive
President Uhuru kills hopes of talks with Opposition
President Uhuru Kenyatta has dashed any hopes of dialogue with the Opposition - outside the existing laws - to resolve the current electoral agency crisis.
By Steve Mkawale and Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
President Uhuru kills hopes of talks with Opposition
Pomp and colour at historic Madaraka fete outside Nairobi
Pomp and flamboyance marked the 53rd Madaraka Day celebrations which, for the first time, were held outside Nairobi at Nakuru's Afraha stadium.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Pomp and colour at historic Madaraka fete outside Nairobi
CS Nkaissery directive comes to pass
" I said the other day we have enough teargas, plus, there are those who come to the streets after staying too long without taking a shower. We have acquired special equipment to give them a bath," said Nkaissery.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
CS Nkaissery directive comes to pass
Address issues on next elections, Kanu tells IEBC
Kanu has accused IEBC of trivialising Kenyans' concerns over its ability to preside over credible elections next year.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Address issues on next elections, Kanu tells IEBC
Battle of wits as governors parade absurd victories at devolution’s third birthday
The just concluded third annual devolution conference in Meru provided governors an avenue to show case strides made in their counties.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Battle of wits as governors parade absurd victories at devolution’s third birthday
Health CS: 39 babies have died of influenza since March
"The cases were also responding poorly to antibiotics. The illness has resulted in 39 deaths. 296 cases of infection were reported as at April 11," said Mailu.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago
Health CS: 39 babies have died of influenza since March
Kabarak: Success begins right from Form One
When I entered his office, he stood and gave me a broad smile. He wore his trademark black suit and a red tie. I shook his hand. The knuckles were soft, his grip tender.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago
Kabarak: Success begins right from Form One
Bomet tea companies reject draft policy
Smallholder tea factory companies have rejected a draft tea policy by the county government. Seven tea companies said the County Tea Policy only targeted factories under the Kenya Tea Development Authority leaving out multi-nationals and those run independently by farmers’ Saccos.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago
Bomet tea companies reject draft policy
Moi denies meeting Kalenjin elders over Ruto’s remarks, demands apology
Former President Daniel arap Moi has refuted reports that he hosted Kalenjin elders at his Kabarak home over political competition between Senator Gideon Moi and DP William Ruto.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago
Moi denies meeting Kalenjin elders over Ruto’s remarks, demands apology
Leaders defect to Kanu as anti-Ruto protest grows in Rift
The cross-over of two more leaders from Jubilee to Kanu a few days after Deputy President William Ruto received a dressing down from party supporters signalled the ruling coalition’s flagging fortunes with just weeks before the Kericho by-election.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit and Nikko Tanui 8 years ago
Leaders defect to Kanu as anti-Ruto protest grows in Rift
Baringo tops in revenue collection as Nakuru fails to tame wage bill
A report by the Controller of Budget (COB) has revealed how counties spent money in the 2015/16 financial year.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago
Baringo tops in revenue collection as Nakuru fails to tame wage bill
Procurement agency on the spot over dam project tender
A company has raised concerns over the Public Procurement Oversight Authority's (PPOA) ruling in a tender row.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago
Procurement agency on the spot over dam project tender
Current national leaders are clueless on security, says Lonyangapuo
“It is unfortunate that our leaders both in Government and Opposition have no idea how to manage security in the country. All we are seeing is politics,” Mr Lonyangapuo said.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago
Current national leaders are clueless on security, says Lonyangapuo
Baringo MP in a spot as son draws salary from CDF office
Baringo Central MP Sammy Mwaita’s son has been drawing a salary from public coffers irregularly.
By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago
Baringo MP in a spot as son draws salary from CDF office
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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