Ruto talks tough, vows to deal with sponsors of protests
President William Ruto has warned alleged sponsors of anti-government protests, challenging them to come forward and give him alternatives to his leadership.
By Steve Mkawale and Gilbert Kimutai 4 months ago
Ruto talks tough, vows to deal with sponsors of protests
SCHOOLS: St Joseph's rule Rift valley ball games
St Joseph's Girls won the football title after beating Nasokol Girls at the finals 2-1.
By Gilbert Kimutai 5 months ago
SCHOOLS: St Joseph's rule Rift valley ball games
Gachagua tells MPs to bite the bullet and face the people
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on MPs to bite the bullet and come out and apologise to the people rather than engaging them in hide-and-seek games.
By Gilbert Kimutai and Julius Chepkwony 5 months ago
Gachagua tells MPs to bite the bullet and face the people
Ministry adopts Chepalungu forest for restoration
Various agencies within the ministry will converge at Siongiroi bloc every 28th day of the month for tree planting exercise.
By Gilbert Kimutai 6 months ago
Ministry adopts Chepalungu forest for restoration
Boda boda rider, passenger die in Bomet accident
The accident occurred after the rider collided head-on with a lorry while trying to overtake at Chebole trading centre.
By Gilbert Kimutai 6 months ago
Boda boda rider, passenger die in Bomet accident
Tea farmers count losses over delayed green leaf collection
Tea growers in Bomet County have incurred huge losses after a tea factory delayed the collection of green leaves.
By Gilbert Kimutai 7 months ago
Tea farmers count losses over delayed green leaf collection
Child's body missing after four family members die in accident
The vehicle plunged into River Nyangores in Bomet County after being hit from the rear by a lorry at Tenwek bridge.
By Gilbert Kimutai 7 months ago
Child's body missing after four family members die in accident
Governor Barchok escapes unhurt in road accident
Barchok's car was damaged extensively on the left side with witnesses saying the governor who escaped unhurt was whisked away in a chase car that was on his entourage.
By Gilbert Kimutai 8 months ago
Governor Barchok escapes unhurt in road accident
Resident wants legality of land leases to tea firms to be investigated
Henry Belsoi, a resident of Chesoen in Bomet Central said the leases should have ended after the declaration of independence in 1963.
By Gilbert Kimutai 8 months ago
Resident wants legality of land leases to tea firms to be investigated
Five people dead, 23 injured after matatu rams into tractor in Bomet
The matatu, which was travelling from Olenguruone in Nakuru toward Bomet, is said to have lost control and rammed into a tractor.
By Gilbert Kimutai 9 months ago
Five people dead, 23 injured after matatu rams into tractor in Bomet
Heckling mars President's tour in Bomet
President William Ruto's development tour in Bomet County yesterday was marred by heckling as political rivalries pitting local leaders played out.
By Gilbert Kimutai 9 months ago
Heckling mars President's tour in Bomet
Man kills children, house help in bizarre attack
The suspect walked home after meeting his wife at the shopping centre and assaulted his victims with a panga.
By Gilbert Kimutai 9 months ago
Man kills children, house help in bizarre attack
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Why war on illicit brews is still a headache
The constitutional dispensation does not support the almost conveyor belt practice in courts where petty offenders are presented.
By Julius Chepkwony and Gilbert Kimutai 10 months ago
Why war on illicit brews is still a headache
Early Christmas for Bomet family as Berur FM, fans build new home
Jane said it took the effort of their firstborn son, who is an ardent listener of Berur FM. Besides Standard Group, Bomet-based retailer Kipchimat Supermarket helped the family with food items.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Early Christmas for Bomet family as Berur FM, fans build new home
It's over, groom in the aborted Bomet wedding tells his bride
The groom, Amos Rono, says he has decided to end the relationship and would no longer wish to marry her. Rono said it was heart-breaking that she kept him in the dark to the last minute.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
It's over, groom in the aborted Bomet wedding tells his bride
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Ruto dares Raila to produce fuel saga details
Ruto said all details of the deal are in the public domain and available in Parliament. He regretted the opposition's efforts to hinder the government's economic transformation.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Ruto dares Raila to produce fuel saga details
Prison warder manning KCSE exams collapses, dies in Bomet
Bomet County Police Commander Robinson Ndiwa said the officer complained of chest pain before collapsing.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Prison warder manning KCSE exams collapses, dies in Bomet
Long queues as farmers flock NCPB depot for fertiliser
Farmers are eager to take advantage of the onset of short rains in the country to plant various crops.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Long queues as farmers flock NCPB depot for fertiliser
Kiptulwa Secondary eye Rift Valley regional dominance as games begin
Despite being crowned the county volleyball champions for two consecutive years, the school lacks a volleyball pitch.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Kiptulwa Secondary eye Rift Valley regional dominance as games begin
Construction of Itare and Bosto dams to resume soon, says PS
Other than providing clean and safe drinking water, the dams will also create jobs for residents, according to the PS.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Construction of Itare and Bosto dams to resume soon, says PS
School Games: Kaplong show their power in Bomet County
Tenwek High win 3x3 basketball title after heartbreak in football.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
School Games: Kaplong show their power in Bomet County
Kaplong Boys face Tenwek in Bomet school games football final
Tenwek had to come from a goal down to edge out hard-fighting Olbutyo Boys 2-1.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Kaplong Boys face Tenwek in Bomet school games football final
Man accused of killing father over Sh8,000 government stipend
Neighbours said the money had been a source of conflict between the suspect and his father for a long time.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Man accused of killing father over Sh8,000 government stipend
Ekaterra Tea resumes operations as talks go on
Ekattera Tea Company has resumed operations in Bomet and Kericho counties after suspending its work for more than a month due to fears of insecurity.
By Gilbert Kimutai and Kiprono Kurgat 1 year ago
Ekaterra Tea resumes operations as talks go on
Governors call for law to eliminate eucalyptus trees
The trees consume huge volumes of water, and the only way out is to eliminate them from river banks and water sources.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Governors call for law to eliminate eucalyptus trees
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Teachers demand salary raise if they are going to pay house levy
KNUT and Kuppet say there is need to open the existing CBA to allow a pay rise to cushion the teachers if the proposed 3 per cent housing levy sails through.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Teachers demand salary raise if they are going to pay house levy
Bomet MCAs ask government to resurvey Finlay land before sale
The leaders say the sale of company should be completed after the exercise. The claim the company has not been truthful about the size of land it owns.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Bomet MCAs ask government to resurvey Finlay land before sale
Stop blackmailing us, Ruto tells Raila
The President said the country is tired of Raila's theatrics that were pulling back development gains through destruction.
By Peterson Githaiga and Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Stop blackmailing us, Ruto tells Raila
One dead as rabies, anthrax outbreak hit three wards in Bomet
Veterinary officers drawn from Longisa, Kipreres, and Kipsonoi wards are battling to contain the outbreak that has claimed the life of one person and seen five members of a family hospitalised.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
One dead as rabies, anthrax outbreak hit three wards in Bomet
Bomet County reports cholera outbreak, four hospitalised
CEC Joseph Sitonik said the first case was reported two days ago when the 7-year-old girl was admitted at Tenwek Hospital where a test showed she was positive.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Bomet County reports cholera outbreak, four hospitalised
South Rift leaders differ over location of referral hospital
Leaders in Bomet are pushing for the facility to be established at a central place, while their Kericho counterparts preferred it to be located in Londiani sub-county.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
South Rift leaders differ over location of referral hospital
Eating man's best friend: Bomet man cooked and ate dog meat
Juma, aged 35 is being held at Mulot Police Station where he was escorted by Kiplobotwo location chief Stanley Towett and members of the public.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Eating man's best friend: Bomet man cooked and ate dog meat
Family seeks justice after nine-year-old crushed to death by tea harvesting machine
A family of four in Bomet County is seeking for justice after their nine-year-old son was crushed to death by a tea-harvesting machine.
By Gilbert Kimutai and Evans Yegon 1 year ago
Family seeks justice after nine-year-old crushed to death by tea harvesting machine
Kericho Speaker summoned by UDA disciplinary team
County Assembly Speaker Patrick Mutai has been accused of disregarding the party's directive on the composition of the County Assembly leadership.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Kericho Speaker summoned by UDA disciplinary team
Ruto vows to stop cartels in tea and coffee and milk production
Ruto said removing brokers and middlemen will help reduce the cost of food production.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Ruto vows to stop cartels in tea and coffee and milk production
Row between governor and Speaker fuelling Kericho MCAs fights
When the assembly convened for the first time, Governor Mutai backed former Bureti MP Kiptergech Mutai against Patrick for the Speaker's position, causing the bad blood.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
Row between governor and Speaker fuelling Kericho MCAs fights
UDA summons Kericho Assembly Speaker Patrick Mutai
Chaos erupted Friday at the Assembly after Kericho MCAs disagreed over the House leadership.
By Gilbert Kimutai 1 year ago
UDA summons Kericho Assembly Speaker Patrick Mutai
Officer suspended from overseeing exam for stealing
The officer reportedly stole Sh1,300 from three teachers invigilating the ongoing KCSE exam at Kimulot Boys High School in Konoin, Kericho County.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Officer suspended from overseeing exam for stealing
Governor Hillary Barchok slams policy on university admissions
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has opposed a policy on the admission of Government-sponsored students to private universities, saying it is financially unsustainable.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Governor Hillary Barchok slams policy on university admissions
Governor Barchok slams policy on university admissions
Barchok said if public universities are to survive the next decade, the policy should be urgently reversed, and vowed to push for a review of the same.
By Gilbert Kimutai 2 years ago
Governor Barchok slams policy on university admissions
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