Global interfaith launch initiative to protect Kilifi girls against early marriage

Research conducted by the Faith to Action Network reveals that a large number of girls in Kilifi County never transition from primary to secondary school because of early marriages.

By Nikko Tanui, Patrick Beja 1 month ago

CoG urges treasury to prioritise school capitation funds

The Chairman of the Council of Governors Education Committee and Kericho Governor, Erick Mutai, said it was important to prioritise education during budget-making.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Court sets date to rule on Chebochok's election as tea factory director

Petitioners challenging the election of John Chebochok as a director of Toror Tea Factory under the KTDA made their final submissions on Tuesday before the Kericho High Court.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Angry mob raid Sigowet MCA Rogony's home in protest over killing

Police in Sigowet have detained a suspect believed to be part of a gang who stormed the home of Sigowet Member of County Assembly (MCA) Kiprotich Rogony on Wednesday.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Tenwek Heart Center performs another milestone surgery on youngest, tiniest baby

Tenwek Heart Center performs another milestone surgery on the youngest, tiniest baby.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Kericho emerges as Kenya's new coffee hub

A quiet revolution is unfolding in Kericho County, where maize fields are steadily giving way to coffee plantations - marking a significant shift in the region's agricultural landscape.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

13 killed, 11 injured after lorry rams into two vehicles

13 people killed, 11 others injured in a road accident involving three vehicles at Cheptangulgei on the Kaplong-Kericho highway, Bomet traffic commandant Namasaka says.

By Kiprono Kurgat and Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Two men imprisoned for sodomising minor, infecting him with HIV

Two men have been sentenced to 30 years in prison each for repeatedly sodomising a minor and infecting him with HIV.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Storm over leasing of county dredging machine to tea firm

A row has erupted over leasing of the Uasin Gishu county dredging machine to a private tea firm in Kericho County.at a cost of Sh2.8 million

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Teen hospitalised after eating raw snake

A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life at Litein Mission Hospital in Kericho County after eating a raw snake.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Kericho county employs 556 health workers on permanent terms

More than 500 health workers in Kericho County, who have been on contract for ten years, have been employed on permanent and pensionable terms.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

County suspends two nurses at Kericho County Referral Hospital

Two nurses who allegedly facilitated the deployment of three nurse imposters at the Kericho County Referral Hospital have been suspended.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

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Multinational tea firms hit by land invasions and leaf thefts

Some local leaders attribute the spate to unresolved grievances over land ownership. Others link the increasing tea theft incidents to mechanised tea harvesting.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

60 students hospitalized in suspected case of food poisoning

The students fell ill after eating a maize and beans meal, commonly known as Githeri.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Molo 'President' was slashed and hacked to death

A post-mortem on the body of Richard Otieno, a Molo-based activist popularly known as 'Molo President', has revealed that he succumbed to severe head injuries caused by a sharp object.

By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago

Senator Cheruiyot, MP call for disbandment of NCIC

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and Ainamoi MP Benjamin Langat have demanded the resignation of NCIC Chairman Samuel Kobia, citing alleged complacency in addressing hate speech.

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

163 persons taken ill after consuming 'poisonous milk' in Kericho

At least 163 people, including children have been hospitalised after allegedly drinking poisonous milk (Mursik) in the Lel Sotet, Masaita, and Kabianga areas of Kipkelion East, Kericho County.

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

Four dead, several injured in Kericho bus crash

Three people killed, and 10 others injured in a road accident at the Kapcheplanga area on the Londiani-Muhoroni road, OCPD Agnes Kunga confirms.

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

Mothers excel in KCSE thanks to "second chance programme"

Mothers defied odds to emerge among the top achievers in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

Governor Mutai fires six CECs, reassigns two others

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai reassigns two CECs, sacks six others; forwads names of replacement nominees to County Assembly for vetting and approval.

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

Ruto vows to continue church donations

President William Ruto has said his church donations are not politically motivated.

By Nikko Tanui and Kiprono Kurgat 7 months ago

Kericho county assembly leadership wrangles persist

Kericho County Assembly wrangles have intensified after a section of ward representatives ganged up against Speaker Patrick Mutai over his leadership style.

By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago

Kuppet rejects proposal to retain JSS in primary schools

Kuppet has rejected the proposed amendments that would integrate Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) within the primary school framework as 'comprehensive schools.'

By Nikko Tanui 8 months ago

DCI investigating cult -like activities in Kericho church

Three pupils were allegedly possessed after receiving various items, including necklaces and key holders, from the church.

By Nikko Tanui 8 months ago

Kericho governor calls for reconciliation after failed impeachment

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has called for reconciliation with Members of the County Assembly after the Senate saved him from impeachment.

By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago

Police probe death of student during football match in Kericho

Police in Kericho have launched investigations into the death of a student who collapsed and died during an inter-class football competition at school.

By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago

Tea farmers receive additional Sh2 billion subsidised fertiliser

The government has released an additional Sh2 billion for 96,988 metric tonnes of subsidized fertiliser for tea farmers in the 2024/2025 Financial Year.

By Nikko Tanui and Kiprono Kurgat 9 months ago

Your time is up, Boss tells Gachagua ahead of impeachment hearing

Twenty Women Representatives allied to President William Ruto have dismissed Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's plea for forgiveness and vowed to vote for his impeachment

By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai impeached

Mutai's fate was sealed after the 31 Members of the County Assembly who debated his ouster motion unanimously voted in support.

By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago

Kericho Ward Reps boycott Governor Mutai's impeachment debate

Some 16 Members of the Kericho County Assembly (MCAs) on Wednesday boycotted the impeachment debate against Kericho Governor Erick Mutai.

By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago

Board urges farmers to focus on tea quality to boost earnings

Tea Board of Kenya has said farmers should focus more on quality rather than quantity to enjoy higher bonuses

By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago

Governor wants local youth hired in housing project

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has directed the contractor of an affordable housing project to give priority to local youth when hiring.

By Nikko Tanui 10 months ago

Kericho governor directs contractor to hire locals in housing project

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has directed the contractor of Affordable Housing project in Majengo to hire local skilled youths.

By Nikko Tanui 10 months ago

Duale challenges Ruto allies to respect presidency as Gachagua hits back

Duale on Friday said it is unfortunate that some of the top politicians within the Kenya Kwanza administration have resorted to disrespecting and undermining President William Ruto.

By Nikko Tanui and Amos Kiarie 10 months ago

Why smallholder tea farmers want autonomy from parent factories

Farmers say satellite factories have grown sufficiently and need autonomy to operate more efficiently.

By Nikko Tanui 10 months ago

Kericho County banks on drones for delivery of medical supplies

Governor Erick Mutai said the drones will deliver essential drugs, vaccines, blood, and other critical medical supplies to remote hospitals and in emergency situations.

By Nikko Tanui 10 months ago

Nine killed in Kericho road crash

Nine people killed in a road accident at Koguta on Londiani junction-Muhoroni road after a matatu they were travelling in collided with a lorry, Kericho County Commander Geoffrey Mayek confirms.

By Nikko Tanui 10 months ago

Former minister Bett hospitalised following road accident in Kericho

Bett sustained a serious deep cut on his face following the accident.

By Nikko Tanui 11 months ago

Governor Mutai appoints former MP Rop as finance CEC

Former Kipkelion West MP Jackson Rop has been appointed the new Kericho County Executive Committee Member of Finance.

By Nikko Tanui 11 months ago

Women in tea sector: KTDA polls reveal gender gap in leadership

Only 19 women were elected out of 324 directorship positions across the country. Despite their key roles in farm production, many do not get the chance in factory management.

By Boniface Gikandi and Nikko Tanui 11 months ago