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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 months ago
Gachagua's stern warning to Kericho governor, his deputy
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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 6 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 6 months ago
Joy after second set of triplets delivered safely
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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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
Ruto asked to weigh in on the tea machine harvesting debate
James Finlay tea marketing ban now lifted
The reinstatement will now allow both companies to market their tea products once again as Rainforest Alliance certified.
By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago
James Finlay tea marketing ban now lifted
I'll not condone violence, Ruto warns protesters
Speaking in Kericho when commissioning a Sh1.2 billion Kimugu water project, the President said the election was over and Kenyans are waiting for development.
By Kiprono Kurgat and Nikko Tanui 7 months ago
I'll not condone violence, Ruto warns protesters
Kericho MCAs walk out of President Ruto's event
President Ruto was yet to arrive at the event when they staged the walkout.
By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago
Kericho MCAs walk out of President Ruto's event
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Sondu: Why there's no end to bloody clashes at border town
Sondu is a cosmopolitan town with several communities doing business there. Clashes have been witnessed in the area since the 1990s, especially during election years.
By Kiprono Kurgat and Nikko Tanui 8 months ago
Sondu: Why there's no end to bloody clashes at border town
Kindiki warns politicians against inciting the masses to violence
The security meeting organised by Kindiki following skirmishes on Wednesday was snubbed by leaders from Kisumu County.
By Nikko Tanui 8 months ago
Kindiki warns politicians against inciting the masses to violence
KTDA on the receiving end as tea farmers, leaders demand reforms
Farmers decry low returns despite working hard to meet high market demands. Want the agency to involve farmers at all levels of the decision-making process.
By Nikko Tanui and Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago
KTDA on the receiving end as tea farmers, leaders demand reforms
Sh13.6m raised for victims of Londiani road accident
Families of those who died will each get Sh300, 000 while those who are hospitalized will receive Sh200,000.
By Nikko Tanui and Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago
Sh13.6m raised for victims of Londiani road accident
Tea Summit: Farmers want second auction set up outside Mombasa
In talks chaired by DP Gachagua, growers ask government to address issues hurting sector, including uprooting cartels, waiving of loans and empowering tea authority to maximise production
By Nikko Tanui and Julius Chepkwony 8 months ago
Tea Summit: Farmers want second auction set up outside Mombasa
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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