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Elgeyo Marakwet

Man abandons cattle raiding to farm mangoes in Kerio Valley

Gideon Kibet joined banditry at the age of 10 to revenge for the loss of his family’s cattle and goats.

By Christopher Kipsang 5 hrs ago

Man abandons cattle raiding to farm mangoes in Kerio Valley

Deputy governor wants KFS officers probed over fatal shooting

Deputy governor wants KFS officers probed over fatal shooting

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Forest guards clash with locals after two shot dead over sheep

Forest guards clash with locals after two shot dead over sheep

By Evans Kipkura 1 month ago

Three fight to replace Tolgos in race for Elgeyo Marakwet seat

Three fight to replace Tolgos in race for Elgeyo Marakwet seat

By Evans Kipkura 1 month ago

Disquiet as police intensify disarmament drive

Locals expressed displeasure over the manner in which the operation is being conducted in parts of Marakwet East.

By Stephen Rutto 1 month ago

Disquiet as police intensify disarmament drive

Elgeyo Marakwet DG Wesley Rotich cleared to vie for governor

Their joint ticket had run into headwinds when two applicants filed a case challenging Prof Cheserek's eligibility.

By Collins Kweyu 1 month ago

Elgeyo Marakwet DG Wesley Rotich cleared to vie for governor

Kerio Valley residents protest killings by bandits

Four people, among them three pupils of Tot Primary School, were shot dead after armed assailants raided Kerio Valley on Sunday afternoon.

By Stephen Rutto 2 months ago

Kerio Valley residents protest killings by bandits

50 schools along Kerio Valley closed as bandits reign

Elgeyo Marakwet Knut branch secretary John Cheberi said the decision was prompted by increased attacks targeting school-going children.

By Lynn Kolongei and Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

50 schools along Kerio Valley closed as bandits reign

Elgeyo Marakwet: Union threatens strike as bandits kill teacher

Unions have threatened to strike after bandits shot dead a primary school teacher on Tuesday.

By Stephen Rutto and Christopher Kipsang 2 months ago

Elgeyo Marakwet: Union threatens strike as bandits kill teacher

50 families displaced in Elgeyo Marakwet as raiders torch houses and loot property

Tension was high in Maron, Elgeyo Marakwet County after armed men burnt down more than 20 houses in renewed land skirmishes.

By Stephen Rutto 3 months ago

50 families displaced in Elgeyo Marakwet as raiders torch houses and loot property

Kenyan-born female athlete found dead in Iten, six months after Tirop's murder

Kenyan-born Bahraini athlete Damaris Muthee was today found dead in a house in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County

By Stephen Rutto 3 months ago

Kenyan-born female athlete found dead in Iten, six months after Tirop's murder

In Kerio Valley, patients risk treatment under gunfire

Majority of health facilities are incapable of handling complex procedures like gunshot wounds.

By Faith Kutere 3 months ago

In Kerio Valley, patients risk treatment under gunfire

2 killed, 7 injured in Elgeyo Marakwet banditry attack

Two people were shot dead by cattle rustlers who attacked Koitilial, Arror ward before driving away 600 heads of cattle.

By Christopher Kipsang 4 months ago

2 killed, 7 injured in Elgeyo Marakwet banditry attack

Dramas as MCA aspirant skips his engagement party

Theophilus Kiprop Kosgei (left) was set to marry the love of his life in an elaborate engagement party.

By Christopher Kipsang 4 months ago

Dramas as MCA aspirant skips his engagement party

Unions fault move to relocate exam centres in Kerio Valley

Elgeyo Marakwet County Director of Education Kituyi Masibo said refused to comment on the directive.

By Stephen Rutto 5 months ago

Unions fault move to relocate exam centres in Kerio Valley

Exam centres in areas prone to bandit attacks to be relocated

It is feared that insecurity in the counties of West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet and Laikipia will cause some candidates to miss their exams.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 5 months ago

Exam centres in areas prone to bandit attacks to be relocated

Elgeyo Marakwet: Experience and elders’ direction take centre stage in fight for seat

Experience in governance and elders’ influence are among the factors that are likely to determine who will be elected governor of Elgeyo Marakwet.

By Stephen Rutto 5 months ago

Elgeyo Marakwet: Experience and elders’ direction take centre stage in fight for seat

Declare bandits 'outlawed organisation' and deal with them mercilessly

It’s time the government applies a new level of force and fire to wipe out the bandits and restore peace once and for all.

By Bethwel Kaino 5 months ago

Declare bandits 'outlawed organisation' and deal with them mercilessly

Police to man Tot school after fatal bandit attack

The deployment follows an attack by suspected bandits on school buses in Kerio Valley.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Police to man Tot school after fatal bandit attack

Focus on learner’s safety as national exams near

The attackers sprayed bullets on three school buses in the volatile Kerio Valley. Deputy Governor Wisley Rotich, Murkomen condemned the attack.

By Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago

Focus on learner’s safety as national exams near

Tot High School students' attack callous, irresponsible, police say

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i said he has ordered the arrest and prosecution of Tot High School principal.

By Brian Okoth 5 months ago

Tot High School students' attack callous, irresponsible, police say

CAS Boinnet resigns to vie for Elgeyo Marakwet governorship

Tourism and Wildlife Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Joseph Boinnet has resigned to run for the Elgeyo Marakwet governor seat.

By Moses Nyamori 6 months ago

CAS Boinnet resigns to vie for Elgeyo Marakwet governorship

Mystery of body of Embu-based DCI officer found 400km away near Iten

The body, according to the family, had deep cuts on the head, face and at his neck showing signs of strangulation.

By Christopher Kipsang 6 months ago

Mystery of body of Embu-based DCI officer found 400km away near Iten

Shock as man found with Ak-47 rifle during security check at guest house

Jonathan Rono, the local administrator, claimed the man was reportedly heading to Kisumu but alighted to spend the night.

By Edward Kosut 6 months ago

Shock as man found with Ak-47 rifle during security check at guest house

Panic as bandits launch attacks near schools and police stations

A video clip of students from St Benedict’s Arror Girls school cowering under dining tables during a banditry attack went viral on social media.

By Stephen Rutto 6 months ago

Panic as bandits launch attacks near schools and police stations

Killing, maiming of cows that shocked Rift Valley

For the last one year, more than 14 cows have been killed and their udders chopped off at Kapchumutwo Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet

By Christopher Kipsang 7 months ago

Killing, maiming of cows that shocked Rift Valley

Deputy Governor writes to Uhuru over Kerio Valley killings

The Deputy Governor listed 21 short and long-term solutions, which he asked the President to implement.

By Stephen Rutto 7 months ago

Deputy Governor writes to Uhuru over Kerio Valley killings

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