Water and sanitation providers seek Sh3 trillion investment in Ruto's Vision 2060

Water and sanitation providers have asked President William Ruto to allocate at least Sh3 trillion to the water sector under his Vision 2060 development agenda.

By Nikko Tanui 21 days ago

Water firms seek cheaper electricity tariffs amid rising operating costs

Water companies have urged the government to stop charging them commercial electricity tariffs, saying the high cost of power is driving up the cost of providing essential water services to Kenyans.

By Nikko Tanui 24 days ago

Villagers unite to fight illegal logging, charcoal burning in Tendeno Forest

Alarmed by the destruction of the forest, the residents have teamed up with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) to strengthen surveillance and ensure the forest is protected

By Nikko Tanui 29 days ago

Bishop Rotich asks government to intervene over Londiani forest, Samburet estate

Catholic Diocese of Kericho calls on the government to urgently intervene to stop the alleged destruction of the Londiani Forest Block and address rising tensions over land at the Samburet Tea Estate.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

MPs urge voters to elect more female candidates to achieve gender rule

More than 10 women MPs have urged Kenyans to elect more female leaders in the 2027 elections, saying increased representation is the only way to achieve the two-thirds gender rule.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Family faces losing car as Sh514,600 SHA claim remains unresolved

A Kericho family says a delayed SHA claim of Sh514,600 has left them facing the possible sale of their car over an unpaid hospital bill incurred before their mother's death.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Farmers urge Tea Board of Kenya to withdraw new levy

Farmers in Kericho have called on the Tea Board of Kenya to withdraw the newly introduced 0.8 per cent tea levy.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Violence erupts at disputed Samburet estate as motorcycles burn, youths injured

Violence erupted at the disputed 1,200-acre Samburet Estate along the Kericho-Nakuru border on Friday after rival groups claiming ownership of the land clashed, leaving several injured

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Doctors' strike cripples healthcare services in Kericho

The strike began after negotiations between the KMPDU and the county government failed to reach an agreement.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Kericho residents plant trees to mark Father's Day

Hundreds of Kericho residents and cyclists marked Father's Day by planting trees at Moi Gardens as part of ongoing efforts to promote environmental conservation and increase forest cover.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Row erupts over appointments to Kericho County Public Service Board

The county assembly's rejection of two nominees to the Kericho County Public Service Board has sparked accusations of marginalisation from a section of residents.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Utumishi fire tragedy victims laid to rest

Families buried victims of the Utumishi Girls fire tragedy as grief, tributes and renewed calls for school safety reforms marked emotional ceremonies.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

KTGA condemns court order violations at Sambret estate

KTGA has condemned alleged court order violations at Sambret Estate, citing threats to workers, environmental conservation and investor confidence.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Ruto's allies defend Sh4.8 trillion budget

President William Ruto's allies have rallied behind the Sh4.8 trillion 2026/2027 budget.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Cheruiyot tells off Uhuru over attacks on Ruto

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta over his attacks on President William Ruto.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Senator Cheruiyot blasts Judiciary over 'Lenient' sentences for demonstrators

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has sharply criticised the judiciary over what he termed as lenient punishment handed to individuals arrested during protests.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

MCAs oppose new coffee buyer in Kericho amid legal dispute

Kericho MCAs oppose a new coffee buyer, citing legal concerns and threats to cooperative societies.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Kipsigis community demands return of land leased to tea companies

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai called on the Ministry of Lands to release title deeds for the contested land to the county governments of Kericho, Bomet and Nandi.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Three suspects in Kericho mass grave case deny charges

Three suspects linked to the illegal burial of 33 bodies at the NCCK Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho town have pleaded not guilty and were released on bond.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Kericho man sparks reactions after calling fundraiser to buy donkey

A man from Kapchanga Centre has drawn widespread attention after organizing a fundraiser to purchase a donkey.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Armed gangsters rob ex-tea factory director and abduct him

A gang of four armed men with a G3 rifle and swords on Tuesday night raided a homestead in Nyabangi village, Belgut Constituency, robbing a former tea factory director

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Governor demands accountability from Browns Plantation over Sh1b Fund

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has demanded that Browns Plantation clarify the status of a Sh1 billion fund and a 15 per cent shareholding, set to benefit local communities.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Governor Mutai seeks revocation of deeds issued irregularly in Chelimo land row

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai wants the Ministry of Lands to revoke title deeds allegedly issued irregularly to politicians and influential individuals in the contested Chelimo/Kefoko Estate.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

State issues title deeds to 2,000 Chelimo squatters

The government has started issuing title deeds to over 2,000 squatters in Chelimo Estate, Kericho, paving the way to resolve a long-standing land dispute and expansion of Kericho town.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

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Labour storm brews at Browns Tea Plantations over hiring of expatriates

A looming labour dispute is unfolding at Browns Tea Plantations following allegations over the employment of 15 expatriates in senior positions.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

MP seeks answers from parliament over Kericho mass grave scandal

Kericho Woman Representativehas moved to Parliament seeking answers over the controversial burial of dozens of unidentified bodies in a Kericho mass grave

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Shrapnel from intercepted drones injures four in Bahrain

"As a result of Iranian aggression, 4 citizens sustained minor injuries & several houses in Sitra were damaged by shrapnel from the interception of Iranian drones."

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

20 injured, five critical in multi-vehicle crash at LondianiMuhuroni blackspot

20 injured, five critical in multi-vehicle crash at Londiani-Muhuroni blackspot

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

DCI boss reveals how bodies were secretly buried at Kericho mass grave

DCI boss Mohamed Amin has revealed that Sh130,000 was paid to facilitate the clandestine burial of 33 unidentified bodies in Kericho.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

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Grim details on 33 bodies exhumed from mass grave

Postmortem examinations and DNA analysis on 33 exhumed bodies from a mass grave in Kericho County have commenced.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

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Grave questions: How police were kept in the dark over Kericho mass grave

A chilling discovery of exhumed bodies, some dismembered, has triggered outrage and demands for an inquest.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Shock, hard questions after 33 bodies exhumed from mass grave

Government pathologist says eight of the bodies were adults and 25 children. Leaders and rights groups have called for answers on how the bodies were secretly buried.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

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The unanswered questions in Kericho mass grave mystery

Detectives are racing to uncover the truth behind a suspected mass grave in Kericho as key questions remain unanswered in the ongoing investigation.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

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Kericho's secret mass grave horror

The government faces scrutiny after a suspected secret mass grave with mutilated bodies was discovered at Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho, prompting police investigations.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Suspected mass grave discovered in Kericho, multiple bodies found

Police launch investigations after a suspected mass grave with multiple bodies, some mutilated, discovered at Makaburini cemetery in Kericho County.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

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Landmark court ruling that will reshape vetting for candidates in the 2027 election

Legal experts suggest that the decision could reshape vetting processes for candidates ahead of the 2027 general election.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

One dead, four rescued as building collapses on workers in Kericho

One person has been confirmed dead and four construction workers rescued after a building under construction collapsed in Kericho, with rescue teams still combing the rubble for survivors.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Residents torch sugarcane plantation and tractor in grazing dispute

Angry residents of Muhoroni torched a tractor and a sugarcane plantation belonging to a local sugar company following a dispute over confiscated livestock.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Pupil swept away by floods while attempting to cross bridge

A Grade Three pupil at Soin-Crest Primary School died after he was swept away by floods while riding on his father's motorcycle as they attempted to cross Kipsitet Bridge in Kericho County.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Families displaced by floods in Homa Bay increase to 593

Heavy rains have displaced more families in Homa Bay County, with 593 moving to evacuation centres in Osodo and Chwowe villages, bringing the total affected in the county to around 2,800.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago