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Antony Gitonga

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.

Kericho county assembly leadership wrangles persist

Kuppet rejects proposal to retain JSS in primary schools

Kuppet rejects proposal to retain JSS in primary schools

DCI investigating cult -like activities in Kericho church

DCI investigating cult -like activities in Kericho church

Kericho governor calls for reconciliation after failed impeachment

Kericho governor calls for reconciliation after failed impeachment

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.

Police probe death of student during football match in Kericho

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

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

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.

Kericho Ward Reps boycott Governor Mutai's impeachment debate

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.

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai impeached

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 2 months ago

Board urges farmers to focus on tea quality to boost earnings

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 2 months ago

Kericho governor directs contractor to hire locals in housing project

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 2 months ago

Governor wants local youth hired in housing project

Why smallholder tea farmers want autonomy from parent factories

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

By 2 months ago

Why smallholder tea farmers want autonomy from parent factories

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 2 months ago

Kericho County banks on drones for delivery of medical supplies

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 2 months ago

Nine killed in Kericho road crash

Former minister Bett hospitalised following road accident in Kericho

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

By 3 months ago

Former minister Bett hospitalised following road accident in Kericho

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 4 months ago

Governor Mutai appoints former MP Rop as finance CEC

Two children found buried in shallow grave in Bureti

The bodies of the siblings - boy and girl- were discovered wrapped in a red blanket in a one-metre-deep grave.

By 4 months ago

Two children found buried in shallow grave in Bureti

Kericho County Sec Wesley Bor resigns amid impeachment motion

Kericho County Secretary Wesley Bor has tendered his resignation just three days after the County Assembly approved a motion to impeach him.

By 4 months ago

Kericho County Sec Wesley Bor resigns amid impeachment motion

CJ Koome to appoint bench to hear appeal on sale of Lipton, James Finlay

Chief Justice Martha Koome has said she will constitute a three-judge bench to hear and determine an appeal seeking to stop the sale of Lipton and James Finlay Tea companies to a foreign investor.

By 4 months ago

CJ Koome to appoint bench to hear appeal on sale of Lipton, James Finlay

40 Kericho MCAs approve motion to impeach county secretary

Kericho County Assembly has approved an impeachment motion against County Secretary Wesley Bor.

By 4 months ago

40 Kericho MCAs approve motion to impeach county secretary

Tea buyers want director in sex scandal to resign

International tea buyers have compelled the board of management of a Kericho tea factory to ask John Chebochok, implicated in a sex-for-work scandal, to step down as a director.

By 4 months ago

Tea buyers want director in sex scandal to resign

Petitioners seek to revoke Chebochok's election as Toror tea factory director

Over 3,311 people have petitioned the electoral agency to revoke the election of John Chebochok as the Toror tea factory director in the just concluded polls.

By 4 months ago

Petitioners seek to revoke Chebochok's election as Toror tea factory director

Uproar as man in sex for work tea scandal is cleared to contest

A TV documentary last year exposed John Chebochock’s alleged abuse of power and office.

By 5 months ago

Uproar as man in sex for work tea scandal is cleared to contest

Ray of hope for sugarcane farmers as Soin sugar factory revival takes shape

Sugarcane farmers along the Kericho and Kisumu county borders are staring at better times following the Sh2.5 billion revival of the Soin Sugar Factory in Kericho County.

By 5 months ago

Ray of hope for sugarcane farmers as Soin sugar factory revival takes shape

Tea factory directors kick off campaigns ahead of polls

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) started receiving nomination papers from candidates on Thursday.

By 5 months ago

Tea factory directors kick off campaigns ahead of polls

Ruto allies tell Raila to stop criticism or else...

Kenya Kwanza MPs have put conditions for government's support of Raila's AU chairmanship bid saying they will not allow him and his supporters to continue attacking the government.

By 5 months ago

Ruto allies tell Raila to stop criticism or else...

Judiciary gazettes new courts in Kipkelion to ease case backlog

The Judiciary has gazetted the establishment of new courts in Kipkelion, Kericho county.

By 5 months ago

Judiciary gazettes new courts in Kipkelion to ease case backlog

Residents up in arms over Ruto's stalled goodies

The construction of Kerenga airstrip and the renovation of Kericho Green Stadium, now renamed Kiprugut Chumo Stadium, remain unfinished nine months later.

By 5 months ago

Residents up in arms over Ruto's stalled goodies

South Rift leaders vow to thwart scheme to frustrate Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's allies in the South Rift region have vowed to thwart an alleged scheme by some United Democratic Alliance leaders to frustrate him.

By 5 months ago

South Rift leaders vow to thwart scheme to frustrate Gachagua

Energy Ministry to rehabilitate Kipsigis forest

The forest which is part of the larger Londiani forest, located in Kipkelion constituency has deep traditional significance to the Kalenjin community.

By 5 months ago

Energy Ministry to rehabilitate Kipsigis forest

Deputy governor's makeshift bridge sparks hot debate

The previous bridge on Kipchorian River connecting Kabunech village and Kipkelion town was swept away by floods in April, forcing residents to risk their lives while crossing the swollen river.

By 6 months ago

Deputy governor's makeshift bridge sparks hot debate

Counties leaders demand higher stake in tea estate sale

The leaders said the community will settle for a share more than the 15 percent offered.

By 6 months ago

Counties leaders demand higher stake in tea estate sale

Outrage as gang brutally murders cousins in Sigowet

The assailants stole the victims' phones and money.

By 6 months ago

Outrage as gang brutally murders cousins in Sigowet

Judge awards octogenarian land bought in 1970s via proxy

Paul Keino, 82, paid for part of the 37 acres of land in Kapkures, Bomet County, through his cousin, Tapnyobii Maina, who is now deceased.

By 6 months ago

Judge awards octogenarian land bought in 1970s via proxy

Senior Kericho officials linked to Sh39 million Kazi Mtaani scandal

House committee says firms were awarded contracts without being pre-qualified.

By 6 months ago

Senior Kericho officials linked to Sh39 million Kazi Mtaani scandal

Cooperatives protest Lipton tea estates sale to Sri Lankan firm

At least ten cooperative societies in South Rift region have questioned the sale of Lipton tea estate to Sri Lanka's Browns Investment Plc, claiming the deal was skewed.

By 6 months ago

Cooperatives protest Lipton tea estates sale to Sri Lankan firm

Intern teachers in Kericho issue strike notice

The 600 intern teachers who were posted to Junior Secondary School (JSS) have demanded to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms before schools reopen for second term.

By 6 months ago

Intern teachers in Kericho issue strike notice

Seven people die in gruesome road crash in Kericho

The Toyota Probox collided head-on with a trailer along the Kericho-Nakuru highway on Monday evening.

By 7 months ago

Seven people die in gruesome road crash in Kericho

All set for Japanese used car auction at Naivasha's dry port

Event will open its doors to the public on April 24, at the special economic zone area. Development to reshape automotive landscape by substantially reducing the cost of importing Japanese vehicles.

By 7 months ago

All set for Japanese used car auction at Naivasha's dry port

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.

Police probe death of student during football match in Kericho

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

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

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.

Kericho Ward Reps boycott Governor Mutai's impeachment debate

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.

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai impeached

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 2 months ago

Board urges farmers to focus on tea quality to boost earnings

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