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Nikko Tanui

All set for Japanese used car auction at Naivasha's dry port

Event will open its doors to the public on April 24, at the special economic zone area. Development to reshape automotive landscape by substantially reducing the cost of importing Japanese vehicles.

By Nikko Tanui 24 days ago

All set for Japanese used car auction at Naivasha's dry port

Ruto blasts critics of housing project, urges MPs to support his initiatives

Ruto blasts critics of housing project, urges MPs to support his initiatives

By Kiprono Kurgat and Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

President to unveil projects in development tour

President to unveil projects in development tour

By Nikko Tanui and Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Family feud leads to uprooting of 45-acre tea plantation in Kericho

Family feud leads to uprooting of 45-acre tea plantation in Kericho

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

State to distribute 1.8 billion pyrethrum seedlings to farmers

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithuka Linturi has announced that the government will distribute 1.8 billion pyrethrum seedlings to farmers across the country.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

State to distribute 1.8 billion pyrethrum seedlings to farmers

Girls who dropped out of school get a second chance at education

Woman rep comes to girls' rescue and awards them scholarships to return to school. Promises to empower the young mothers to build a brighter future.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Girls who dropped out of school get a second chance at education

Ruto allies plot radical surgery in Judiciary

President William Ruto's allies have vowed to challenge the perceived disruption of government projects by the Judiciary.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Ruto allies plot radical surgery in Judiciary

Londiani crash: Accident that shocked the country

In a horrific incident on June 30, a lorry carrying cement collided with multiple vehicles at the Londiani road junction, resulting in the tragic deaths of 53 individuals.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Londiani crash: Accident that shocked the country

40 injured in Londiani highway crash

The accident which occurred at around 3am left the passengers with multiple injuries.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

40 injured in Londiani highway crash

Forty passengers survive bus accident in Londiani

A 66-seater bus carrying 40 passengers was involved in an accident at the Tunnel area along the Londiani-Muthuroni road early on Thursday morning.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Forty passengers survive bus accident in Londiani

Wedding called-off after bride requests for more time

A close buddy of the groom Collins Too told The Standard of how he meets the bride.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Wedding called-off after bride requests for more time

Governor Mutai outlines growth plans as he pays over Sh500m bills

Kericho was among other counties leading in high pending bills before last year's elections. Governor says county on right track to achieving its development agenda.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Governor Mutai outlines growth plans as he pays over Sh500m bills

Police arrest man over wife's murder

A 46-year-old technician at James Finlay Tea Estate has been arrested over the gruesome murder of his wife.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Police arrest man over wife's murder

Four killed, scores injured in Kericho accident

Four passengers including a four-year-old boy have died in a road accident at the Kipsitet-Muhoroni junction along the Kericho- Kisumu highway.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Four killed, scores injured in Kericho accident

Four killed in Kericho fatal crash

Four passengers, including a four-year-old boy, have died in a fatal road accident at the Kipsitet-Muhoroni junction along the Kericho-Kisumu highway.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Four killed in Kericho fatal crash

Kipsigis Girls deputy principal dies mysteriously

The deputy principal was found unconscious in her bedroom and was rushed to Siloam Hospital.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Kipsigis Girls deputy principal dies mysteriously

Governor Mutai sacks three County Executive Committee members

In a press statement, Dr Mutai said the three had been served with notices terminating their contracts, effective November 6.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Governor Mutai sacks three County Executive Committee members

Governor Mutai wants more than apology from King Charles

Calls to the British government to compensate Kenyans for atrocities committed during the colonial rule continue as King Charles III and Queen Camilla tour the country.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Governor Mutai wants more than apology from King Charles

State quietly compensates victims of Mashujaa Day stampede as burials begin

The government has extended support to the families that lost their loved ones during the stampede at Kericho Green Stadium on Mashujaa Day.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

State quietly compensates victims of Mashujaa Day stampede as burials begin

Families demand compensation for stadium deaths

Witnesses say the contractor did not properly complete construction works at the stadium. They also blamed police for using force instead of controlling the crowd at the gate.

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

Families demand compensation for stadium deaths

President says officials embezzling public funds have no place in government

The Head of State assured Kenyans that public funds will not be wasted and or embezzled by corrupt individuals.

By Julius Chepkwony and Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

President says officials embezzling public funds have no place in government

Scores injured in Kericho Green Stadium stampede

Chaos erupted at Gate C in the early hours, as eager attendees attempted to enter the stadium, when a stampede occurred, resulting in multiple injuries.

By Nikko Tanui and Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

Scores injured in Kericho Green Stadium stampede

Kericho hospital elevated to a level five facility

The facility's upgrade is part of the benefits the county government has received from the national government as the host of the 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations.

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

Kericho hospital elevated to a level five facility

PS Omollo: Kericho ready for 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations

Contractors have raced against time to complete a series of transformative projects in the tea-growing county.

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

PS Omollo: Kericho ready for 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations

Murkomen inspects Kericho airstrip work ahead of Mashujaa Day

Murkomen said infrastructure is an enabler of development and his Ministry will do all it can to open up Kenya for investment.

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

Murkomen inspects Kericho airstrip work ahead of Mashujaa Day

Murkomen inspects expansion of Kericho airstrip ahead of Mashujaa Day

The airstrip is expected to be used by guests arriving for the Mashujaa Day celebrations, on October 20, at Kericho Green Stadium.

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

Murkomen inspects expansion of Kericho airstrip ahead of Mashujaa Day

First Lady calls action on rising FGM cases

Mrs Ruto also spoke against gender-based violence, saying over 3,762 cases were reported last year, with the majority affecting women and girls.

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

First Lady calls action on rising FGM cases

Governor to UK: It's not enough to acknowledge injustices, we want restitution

As part of restitution, Kericho governor Mutai wants the UK to provide social amenities such as schools and hospitals, and also offer scholarships to residents.

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

Governor to UK: It's not enough to acknowledge injustices, we want restitution

Midnight fire kills six members of same family

The victims, comprising three female adults and three girls, died in their sleep as their timber house was reduced to ashes.

By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago

Midnight fire kills six members of same family

Gachagua's stern warning to Kericho governor, his deputy

The DP criticised the governor and his deputy, expressing concern that their quarrels could tarnish President William Ruto's image in Kericho.

By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago

Gachagua's stern warning to Kericho governor, his deputy

Gachagua, MPs berate Raila for expelling rebels

While terming the entire Azimio la Umoja as undemocratic, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit out at the ODM leader Raila Odinga over the expulsion of party rebels.

By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago

Gachagua, MPs berate Raila for expelling rebels

Joy after second set of triplets delivered safely

A nurse who played a pivotal role in the triplets' birth, said the situation took them by surprise because the antenatal booklet had indicated that the baby's mother was expecting twins.

By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago

Joy after second set of triplets delivered safely

Kipsigis ritual takes centre stage during exhumation of man's body

The mistake only became apparent when Mutai's family visited the mortuary and discovered Chumo's family had removed his body. Customs dictate burial of a rock following the exhumation.

By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago

Kipsigis ritual takes centre stage during exhumation of man's body

KFS officers put in a spot for assaulting women in forest

Sharon Chebet, who suffered a broken left hand, alleges that the officers attacked them when they couldn't pay a weekly Sh300 fee .

By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago

KFS officers put in a spot for assaulting women in forest

Counties increase taxes in a bid to boost revenue collection

Even as businesses suffer from a slowing economy, counties have resorted to increasing taxes to fund their operations on top of the shareable revenue they get from the National Treasury.

By Nikko Tanui and James Munyeki 8 months ago

Counties increase taxes in a bid to boost revenue collection

Committee wants county officials accused of Londiani crash victims' funds misuse sacked

The Ad-Hoc committee wants Kericho Governor Mutai to terminate the employment of six senior county officers linked to the Londiani Disaster Management Committee.

By Nikko Tanui 8 months ago

Committee wants county officials accused of Londiani crash victims' funds misuse sacked

Probe reveals glaring discrepancies in the Londiani crash payments

Committee probing the matter sough clarification why part of the money was used to pay service providers during funeral service contrary to county's emergency fund kitty.

By Nikko Tanui 8 months ago

Probe reveals glaring discrepancies in the Londiani crash payments

You are embarrassing me, Murkomen tells Kericho residents over poor roads demos

Murkomen expressed his disappointment as he recounted the recent viral news coverage of demonstrations highlighting the dilapidated state of the Kapsoit-Sossiot-Sondu road.

By Nikko Tanui 8 months ago

You are embarrassing me, Murkomen tells Kericho residents over poor roads demos

Chepngetich and Mwaniki triumph in Belgut race

Janet and Peter triumph in race to raise funds for needy students.

By Nikko Tanui 8 months ago

Chepngetich and Mwaniki triumph in Belgut race

Four people buried alive after toilet collapses in Kericho

One person was using the toilet, while another was bathing in a nearby bathroom when the structure collapsed. Two others fell in while attempting to save their neighbours.

By Nikko Tanui 8 months ago

Four people buried alive after toilet collapses in Kericho

DCI probes fraud claims in use of Londiani crash victims' money

Families and survivors of the Londiani accident have formally reported to the police an alleged misappropriation of Sh13.6 million donated by well-wishers.

By Nikko Tanui and Kennedy Gachuhi 8 months ago

DCI probes fraud claims in use of Londiani crash victims' money

How Sh13m for victims of the Londiani crash was expended

About Sh3.5 million of the Sh13.6 million raised to help victims of the Londiani accident paid for hospital bills, even after the Kericho County Government pledged to waive the same.

By Nikko Tanui and Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago

How Sh13m for victims of the Londiani crash was expended

Ruto allies set conditions for talks

The leaders maintained that they will not entertain negotiations for a power-sharing deal between President Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

By Nikko Tanui 8 months ago

Ruto allies set conditions for talks

Ruto asked to weigh in on the tea machine harvesting debate

Governor Mutai expressed his concerns about mechanised tea harvesting machines, saying his calls for their outlawing resulted in persecution.

By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago

Ruto asked to weigh in on the tea machine harvesting debate

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