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Peter Ochieng

Governor Bii condemns rising crime rates in Eldoret

Governor Bii addressed the broader impact of motorcycle thefts, urging residents to refrain from buying old spare parts, which he noted as a major factor fueling the criminal activity.

By 2 months ago

Governor Bii condemns rising crime rates in Eldoret

Agency seeks to implement Sh120b water, sanitation projects

Agency seeks to implement Sh120b water, sanitation projects

By 2 months ago

Eldoret parents lose millions to rogue jobs agents in 'overseas jobs' deal

Eldoret parents lose millions to rogue jobs agents in 'overseas jobs' deal

By 2 months ago

Kanu kicks off recruitment drive in North Rift

Kanu kicks off recruitment drive in North Rift

By 2 months ago

Farmers to benefit from Kaptagat forest conservation project

At least 28,000 farmers are expected to benefit from an empowerment project to conserve Kaptagat forest in Elgeyo Marakwet county.

By 3 months ago

Farmers to benefit from Kaptagat forest conservation project

Sudi forgives protesters who vandalized, looted his night club

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has said he has forgiven protesters who stormed and looted his nightclub during Gen Z demos on June 25, leading to the closure of the entertainment joint.

By 3 months ago

Sudi forgives protesters who vandalized, looted his night club

Workers threaten to strike after KRA freezes Moi University bank accounts

Moi University workers have threatened to down tools to protest the decision by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to freeze the institution’s bank accounts.

By 3 months ago

Workers threaten to strike after KRA freezes Moi University bank accounts

Stakeholders partner to assist women adopt cleaner cooking technologies

Governor Jonathan Bii said there is a need for creativity and innovation towards addressing issues that help counter the impact of climate change.

By 6 months ago

Stakeholders partner to assist women adopt cleaner cooking technologies

Tame rampant graft in public sector, SDA professionals tells State

Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) professionals said corruption is negating gains made in building the economy.

By 7 months ago

Tame rampant graft in public sector, SDA professionals tells State

Farmers to benefit from Kaptagat forest conservation project

At least 28,000 farmers are expected to benefit from an empowerment project to conserve Kaptagat forest in Elgeyo Marakwet county.

By 3 months ago

Farmers to benefit from Kaptagat forest conservation project

Sudi forgives protesters who vandalized, looted his night club

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has said he has forgiven protesters who stormed and looted his nightclub during Gen Z demos on June 25, leading to the closure of the entertainment joint.

By 3 months ago

Sudi forgives protesters who vandalized, looted his night club

Workers threaten to strike after KRA freezes Moi University bank accounts

Moi University workers have threatened to down tools to protest the decision by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to freeze the institution’s bank accounts.

By 3 months ago

Workers threaten to strike after KRA freezes Moi University bank accounts

Stakeholders partner to assist women adopt cleaner cooking technologies

Governor Jonathan Bii said there is a need for creativity and innovation towards addressing issues that help counter the impact of climate change.

By 6 months ago

Stakeholders partner to assist women adopt cleaner cooking technologies

Tame rampant graft in public sector, SDA professionals tells State

Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) professionals said corruption is negating gains made in building the economy.

By 7 months ago

Tame rampant graft in public sector, SDA professionals tells State

Farmers to benefit from Kaptagat forest conservation project

At least 28,000 farmers are expected to benefit from an empowerment project to conserve Kaptagat forest in Elgeyo Marakwet county.

By 3 months ago

Farmers to benefit from Kaptagat forest conservation project

Sudi forgives protesters who vandalized, looted his night club

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has said he has forgiven protesters who stormed and looted his nightclub during Gen Z demos on June 25, leading to the closure of the entertainment joint.

By 3 months ago

Sudi forgives protesters who vandalized, looted his night club

Workers threaten to strike after KRA freezes Moi University bank accounts

Moi University workers have threatened to down tools to protest the decision by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to freeze the institution’s bank accounts.

By 3 months ago

Workers threaten to strike after KRA freezes Moi University bank accounts

Stakeholders partner to assist women adopt cleaner cooking technologies

Governor Jonathan Bii said there is a need for creativity and innovation towards addressing issues that help counter the impact of climate change.

By 6 months ago

Stakeholders partner to assist women adopt cleaner cooking technologies

Tame rampant graft in public sector, SDA professionals tells State

Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) professionals said corruption is negating gains made in building the economy.

By 7 months ago

Tame rampant graft in public sector, SDA professionals tells State

Farmers to benefit from Kaptagat forest conservation project

At least 28,000 farmers are expected to benefit from an empowerment project to conserve Kaptagat forest in Elgeyo Marakwet county.

By Peter Ochieng 3 months ago

Farmers to benefit from Kaptagat forest conservation project

Sudi forgives protesters who vandalized, looted his night club

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has said he has forgiven protesters who stormed and looted his nightclub during Gen Z demos on June 25, leading to the closure of the entertainment joint.

By Peter Ochieng 3 months ago

Sudi forgives protesters who vandalized, looted his night club

Workers threaten to strike after KRA freezes Moi University bank accounts

Moi University workers have threatened to down tools to protest the decision by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to freeze the institution's bank accounts.

By Peter Ochieng 3 months ago

Workers threaten to strike after KRA freezes Moi University bank accounts

Stakeholders partner to assist women adopt cleaner cooking technologies

Governor Jonathan Bii said there is a need for creativity and innovation towards addressing issues that help counter the impact of climate change.

By Peter Ochieng 6 months ago

Stakeholders partner to assist women adopt cleaner cooking technologies

Tame rampant graft in public sector, SDA professionals tells State

Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) professionals said corruption is negating gains made in building the economy.

By Peter Ochieng 7 months ago

Tame rampant graft in public sector, SDA professionals tells State

Police seize 560 bags of fertiliser in Eldoret

Kapseret Sub County Police Commander Sarah Chumo said the fertiliser was ferried from Mombasa to Lemok in Kapseret area where it was seized.

By Peter Ochieng 7 months ago

Police seize 560 bags of fertiliser in Eldoret

Contractors petition CS over unfair road tenders

The contractors claimed road tenders worth millions of shillings were allegedly being awarded based on ethnic lines.

By Peter Ochieng 8 months ago

Contractors petition CS over unfair road tenders

Alarm as skilled nurses leave for better salaries, working terms abroad

Public health institutions in Uasin Gishu County have lost more than 120 nurses through resignations and mobility in pursuit of better opportunities abroad.

By Peter Ochieng 8 months ago

Alarm as skilled nurses leave for better salaries, working terms abroad

New bid to end drug abuse in Uasin Gishu

Uasin Gishu County in partnership with the National Government through NACADA has launched an action plan to fight substance abuse.

By Peter Ochieng 9 months ago

New bid to end drug abuse in Uasin Gishu

Maendeleo ya Wanawake warns Jumwa against interference

MYWO leaders in North Rift have warned Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa against interference and instead asked her to work with officials.

By Peter Ochieng 9 months ago

Maendeleo ya Wanawake warns Jumwa against interference

Bishop calls for long term solution to banditry in North Rift

Bishop Kimengich expressed concern over the loss of lives and property through bandit attacks.

By Peter Ochieng 10 months ago

Bishop calls for long term solution to banditry in North Rift

Police arrest two suspects over murder of athlete

The two suspects were arrested in Trans Nzoia and Langas respectively, over the murder of Edward Kiplagat whose body was found in a car on Sunday morning in Kimumu.

By Peter Ochieng 10 months ago

Police arrest two suspects over murder of athlete

Police, county staff to inspect all bars ahead of festivities

Alcoholic Drinks Control Board has flagged bars they say are flouting regulations including admission of underage teenagers into their establishments.

By Peter Ochieng 11 months ago

Police, county staff to inspect all bars ahead of festivities

International events firm eyes agribusiness deals

An international events organiser in entrepreneurship has made an entry into the Kenyan market, targeting the agricultural sector. Saya Events International hosts agribusiness forums.

By Peter Ochieng 11 months ago

International events firm eyes agribusiness deals

Karanga wins Manchester golf tourney in Eldoret

He broke Kopan Timbe's national record during the Karen Challenge three weeks ago.

By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago

Karanga wins Manchester golf tourney in Eldoret

Police officer kills husband in cold blood over domestic quarrel

A female police officer who shot her husband 12 times at their home in Eldoret has been arrested and is facing murder charges.

By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago

Police officer kills husband in cold blood over domestic quarrel

State rolls out system to address skill gaps, youth unemployment

Through the programme, graduates would be largely exposed to practical knowledge - as opposed to theory - required to join the job market.

By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago

State rolls out system to address skill gaps, youth unemployment

Church elder charged with killing 23-year-old son

The deceased is said to have stormed into his parent's bedroom where he rudely shook his father to wake him up as he lifted and pulled the bed away. A war of words ensued.

By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago

Church elder charged with killing 23-year-old son

Hospital opens new mother and baby wing to expand services

The hospital in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County has launched a new facility offering specialised in and out-patient medical services.

By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago

Hospital opens new mother and baby wing to expand services

KVDA sets aside Sh240 million for mango expansion

KVDA targets to raise 3 million mango seedlings that will be distributed to farmers.

By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago

KVDA sets aside Sh240 million for mango expansion

Eldoret Polytechnic, Bajaj open center for motorcycle assembly

Programme was launched last Friday in partnership with Bajaj Group Auto Ltd of India. Centre will impart knowledge and skills to students and aid in job creation.

By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago

Eldoret Polytechnic, Bajaj open center for motorcycle assembly

Team starts collecting testimonies for canonisation of Sister Ann

Team expected to interrogate Catholic faithful who claim to have witnessed Sister Ann's miracles.

By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago

Team starts collecting testimonies for canonisation of Sister Ann

Excitement as Catholic faithful prepare for Sister Ali's memorial

The process started several years ago, and it has taken time for the committee to gather information that may qualify Sister Ann Ali for canonisation.

By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago

Excitement as Catholic faithful prepare for Sister Ali's memorial

Medic says hospital receives 200 GBV cases every month

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret handles over 200 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) every month, a medic has revealed.

By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago

Medic says hospital receives 200 GBV cases every month

MTRH feted for best healthcare practices

Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) has awarded Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) for outstanding performance.

By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago

MTRH feted for best healthcare practices

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