High Court issues arrest warrant against two senior police officers
The two are key prosecution witnesses in a murder case in which Bernard Ndege, a police constable on interdiction is accused of shooting his wife four years ago.
By Lynn Kolongei 23 days ago
High Court issues arrest warrant against two senior police officers
Man sues his uncle for allegedly grabbing late father's prime land
Jeffrey Kipkemboi claimed that his uncle illegally and fraudulently transferred 0.19 hectares of the disputed parcel of land in Elgon View Estate to himself immediately after his father’s death.
By Lynn Kolongei 26 days ago
Man sues his uncle for allegedly grabbing late father's prime land
New lease of life for illicit alcohol brewers turned businesswomen
The rehabilitation programme is run by Nacada and local charity organisations. The programme has helped reform about 3,000 brewers since it was started in 2013.
By Lynn Kolongei 26 days ago
New lease of life for illicit alcohol brewers turned businesswomen
Suspect in the murder of girlfriend has a case to answer, rules High Court
Idd is accused of killing his girlfriend Emmah Wanyota on September 30, 2019, at her parent’s home in Moi’s Bridge, Uasin Gishu County.
By Lynn Kolongei 1 month ago
Suspect in the murder of girlfriend has a case to answer, rules High Court
State told to double fight on banditry
Leaders from the North Rift region urged the government to consider deploying more National Police Reservists and investigate cases of sabotage by police.
By Lynn Kolongei 1 month ago
State told to double fight on banditry
With over 20,000 surgeries, doctor is a godsend for banditry victims
The 69-year-old has performed more than 20,000 surgeries, many of these procedures being on victims of the rampant banditry attacks in the volatile Kerio Valley.
By Lynn Kolongei 1 month ago
With over 20,000 surgeries, doctor is a godsend for banditry victims
Police embrace technology to help tame rogue boda boda riders
Motorcycles are equipped with QR codes that can be scanned to reveal rider details. There are plans to apply the technology in other areas.
By Lynn Kolongei 1 month ago
Police embrace technology to help tame rogue boda boda riders
Pastor, two friends charged in Court over Sh371,000 unpaid hotel bills
The three checked in at the facility on February 15 while falsely pretending that their sponsor from the United States would clear the debt.
By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago
Pastor, two friends charged in Court over Sh371,000 unpaid hotel bills
Court warns murder suspect against interfering with witnesses
Justice Robert Wananda warned that he will not hesitate to cancel Joseph Ngetich's bond if found subjecting two key witnesses to more threats and intimidation.
By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago
Court warns murder suspect against interfering with witnesses
26 to testify in LGBTQ activist Chiloba murder trial
The prosecution told Justice Reuben Nyakundi at the end of a pre-trial conference on Thursday, that it has compelling evidence against Jackton Odhiambo, the main suspect in the murder.
By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago
26 to testify in LGBTQ activist Chiloba murder trial
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Finland airlift scam: Victims recall sweet lies that cost them millions
Many students were promised they were going to be given generous scholarships. It has emerged Uasin Gishu County did not remit full fees to universities in Finland.
By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago
Finland airlift scam: Victims recall sweet lies that cost them millions
Mass Action: Uasin Gishu leaders urge Azimio to shelf protest plan
A section of local leaders and residents termed the protests as a 'deliberate plan to sabotage the economy' even as parents raise concerns over their children’s safety as they resume school
By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago
Mass Action: Uasin Gishu leaders urge Azimio to shelf protest plan
11 MCAs to lose seats as Eldoret court revokes nominations
Eldoret court finds that the UDA members were picked from an illegal party list. In their defence, petitioners say their right to a fair nomination was violated.
By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago
11 MCAs to lose seats as Eldoret court revokes nominations
Kenyan student who drowned in Australia buried in emotional ceremony
Sharon Jepkosgei Kigen moved to Australia to pursue a Masters in ICT at Australian Catholic University barely three months ago.
By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago
Kenyan student who drowned in Australia buried in emotional ceremony
Govenor Bii suspends county staff entangled in Finland scholarship scandal
Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii suspends senior county employees who allegedly pocketed funds for Kenyan students who are under scholarship in Finland.
By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago
Govenor Bii suspends county staff entangled in Finland scholarship scandal
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Controversy surrounds Uasin Gishu county overseas study programme
Students interviewed said that they joined Laurea University of Applied Sciences in September 2022 and had paid more than Sh 1.2m meant to cater for their first and second semesters.
By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago
Controversy surrounds Uasin Gishu county overseas study programme
Woman admits she threatened to kill her mother over Sh700 debt
The court heard she threatened to kill her mother Mary Jepkorir on March 2 at Kibulugen location in Soy sub-county.
By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago
Woman admits she threatened to kill her mother over Sh700 debt
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Bloody birthday: Suspect recounts encounter with girlfriend
Kinuthia, 32, claimed he had travelled overnight to Eldoret to give his lover Sh14,000 for her birthday but when he saw Wangeci, 25, hugging a male friend, he lost his mind.
By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago
Bloody birthday: Suspect recounts encounter with girlfriend
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Naftali: I boiled in anger at how Ivy hugged another man
Naftali Kinuthia confessed to the court on March 3 that he killed Ivy Wangeci using an axe after he felt rejected with disdain.
By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago
Naftali: I boiled in anger at how Ivy hugged another man
Woman who killed her two children to serve 17 years, court says
The High Court in Eldoret has sentenced a woman, who pleaded guilty to killing her two children and dumping their bodies in a pit latrine, to 17 years in prison.
By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago
Woman who killed her two children to serve 17 years, court says
Man accused of killing 21-year-old student set to know his fate next month
21-year-old Emmah Wanyota, an Eldoret Vera beauty college student, was brutally murdered at her home in Moi's Bridge, Uasin Gishu County in 2019.
By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago
Man accused of killing 21-year-old student set to know his fate next month
Form four candidate among 32 inmates released after well-wishers pay fines
A form four candidate was among 32 inmates who were released from the Eldoret GK Prisons on Tuesday after well-wishers paid fines for petty offenders.
By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago
Form four candidate among 32 inmates released after well-wishers pay fines
Wanjala murder case adjourned after lawyer quits
In February 2020, the court refused to release him on bail or bond for the second time, directing that he be held at remand prison instead.
By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago
Wanjala murder case adjourned after lawyer quits
Court adjourns case of officer accused of murder
During the last hearing, the court heard that the officer shot his wife using his assigned AK47 rifle, which was produced as an exhibit in court.
By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago
Court adjourns case of officer accused of murder
Court adjourns murder case against suspected serial killer Wanjala
Serial killer suspect Evans Wanjala's case postponed after lawyer fails to attend court
By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago
Court adjourns murder case against suspected serial killer Wanjala
Court adjourns murder case against suspected serial killer Wanjala
Serial killer suspect Evans Wanjala's case postponed after lawyer fails to attend court
By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago
Court adjourns murder case against suspected serial killer Wanjala
Last chance for suspect in athlete Agnes Tirop's murder
The High Court in Eldoret has granted Ibrahim Rotich, the key suspect in the murder of athlete Agnes Tirop, a last chance to pursue a plea bargain after a previous attempt to do so failed.
By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago
Last chance for suspect in athlete Agnes Tirop's murder
Court gives last chance for Rotich to pursue plea bargain after family rejects previous attempts
High Court in Eldoret has granted Ibrahim Rotich, the key suspect in the murder of athlete Agnes Tirop a last chance to pursue a plea bargain after a previous attempt to do so failed.
By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago
Court gives last chance for Rotich to pursue plea bargain after family rejects previous attempts
Jackton Odhiambo to be charged with murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba
Police recommend Jackton Odhiambo be charged with murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba after investigations link him to the crime; four other suspects were freed.
By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago
Jackton Odhiambo to be charged with murder of  LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba
State to build Sh6b market in Eldoret
The government will construct a Sh6 billion market in Eldoret starting next month, according to Lands and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Zachariah Mwangi.
By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago
State to build Sh6b market in Eldoret
Police to hold five accused of killing activist Edwin Chiloba
Chief Inspector Stephen Mumba who is the lead investigator in the case told the court that postmortem to determine the cause of Chiloba's death is yet to be conducted.
By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago
Police to hold five accused of killing activist Edwin Chiloba
Police arrest three suspects linked to the brutal murder of activist Edwin Kiptoo Chiloba
CCIO Officer Peter Kimulwo said the three who are related to the prime suspect, Jacktone Odhiambo, assisted in carrying the metal box that ferried Edwin Chiloba's lifeless body to the car.
By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago
Police arrest three suspects linked to the brutal murder of activist Edwin Kiptoo Chiloba
Owners in disputed 25,000-acre land to join Supreme Court case
Property owners who bought disputed land say they are innocent buyers and stand to lose major investments.
By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago
Owners in disputed 25,000-acre land to join Supreme Court case
Jail term for man who defiled minor reduced
In his appeal, the man had argued that the trial magistrate erred by convicting and sentencing him without seeing that his right to a fair trial was violated.
By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago
Jail term for man who defiled minor reduced
Naftali Kinuthia has a case to answer on the killing of Ivy Wangeci, court rules
Court rules Naftali Kinuthia, main suspect behind murder of Moi University student Ivy Wangeci, be put to his defense on March 3, 2023; Ivy died in April 2019.
By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago
Naftali Kinuthia has a case to answer on the killing of Ivy Wangeci, court rules
Too's family gets reprieve in land tussle with squatters
Families of the squatters stormed the home of the late politician on the weekend following the judgement, which said the land was fraudulently taken after EATEC ceased operations.
By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago
Too's family gets reprieve in land tussle with squatters
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Landowners cry foul as squatters move in after landmark ruling
A section of those who have already settled urged the court to explain the fate of all those who bought the land that formerly belonged to the East African Tanning and Extract Company (EATEC).
By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago
Landowners cry foul as squatters move in after landmark ruling
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Dread and alive: Man says can't trade his 40-year 'locs' for gold
Fernziel Mwanga's dreadlocks are almost two metres long. He has worn them since 1982.
By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago
Dread and alive: Man says can't trade his 40-year 'locs' for gold
Man who killed his friend loses appeal to reduce jail term
Justice Roseline Wendoh said the trial court had granted the accused Michael Kegocha a very lenient sentence given the serious nature of the offence committed.
By Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago
Man who killed his friend loses appeal to reduce jail term
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Farouk Kibet: Ruto's powerful right hand man
Farouk who has over the past years maintained a shadowy character, is a powerful man in Ruto’s inner circle.
By Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago
Farouk Kibet: Ruto's powerful right hand man