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Kiprotich Chepkoit

Nyandarua County closed indefinitely after Covid-19 case confirmed

The Assembly Speaker Ndegwa Wahome said the Assembly is in full support of the staff infected to ensure that she recovers.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 4 years ago

Nyandarua County closed indefinitely after Covid-19 case confirmed

DPP directs Boinnet to investigate Patel dam tragedy

DPP directs Boinnet to investigate Patel dam tragedy

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 6 years ago

Update: Moi out of hospital after medical check

Update: Moi out of hospital after medical check

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 6 years ago

Moi flies to Israel for medical exam

Moi flies to Israel for medical exam

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 6 years ago

World Ploughing contest kicks off

The 64th World Ploughing Contest has attracted 26 affiliated countries drawn from across the globe.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

World Ploughing contest kicks off

Postmortem reveals details of rugby star Okombe’s death

The bleeding was caused by a knife stab on the left side of his chest on Saturday evening at around 10pm.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

Postmortem reveals details of rugby star Okombe’s death

Dramatic moments in vetting CEC nominees with questionable papers

Journalists and the public had to be sent out of the room when one nominee failed to answer the simplest, basic questions.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

Dramatic moments in vetting CEC nominees with questionable papers

Six people perish in accident involving 10 vehicles near Salgaa

The scene of the accident had remains of vehicles strewn along two- kilometre stretch with police, rescuers and locals, having a hard time rescuing those trapped in wreckages.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

Six people perish in accident involving 10 vehicles near Salgaa

Kenya’s shame of disaster response

The nation's biggest shame on poor disaster response and management unfolded in Nakuru following an helicopter crash at the world-famed Lake Nakuru National Park.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

Kenya’s shame of disaster response

5 feared dead as helicopter crashes into Lake Nakuru

Five people are feared dead after the chopper they were flying in crashed into Lake Nakuru minutes after taking off.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit and Lilian Kwamboka 7 years ago

5 feared dead as helicopter crashes into Lake Nakuru

Work begins on Sh45 billion Kabarak University hospital

The 500-bed state-of-the-art facility, which is expected to be operational by 2020 according to the Vice Chancellor Henry Kiplagat, will be located in Kabarak, Nakuru County.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

Work begins on Sh45 billion Kabarak University hospital

Come clean on Baringo attacks, Gideon Moi tells State

Gideon said the Government must come clean on whether there was an operation in Baringo given the attacks have continued unabated despite the presence of police backed by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit amd Mercy Kulei 7 years ago

Come clean on Baringo attacks, Gideon Moi tells State

Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi, woman rep, several MPs lose Jubilee primaries

Governor Benjamin Cheboi was among several incumbents who lost in the Jubilee nominations in Baringo on Tuesday.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi, woman rep, several MPs lose Jubilee primaries

Voters device ways of voting in party primaries

In 18 polling stations in Baringo North where ballot papers for parliamentary aspirants were missing, the contestants agreed to use photocopied ballot papers to ensure the process proceeded after hours of delay

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

Voters device ways of voting in party primaries

Jubilee primaries flop amid allegations of bribery, intimidation and ballots tampering

Governor Cheboi loses his cool, nearly punches man believed to be an ally of gubernatorial aspirant Stanley Kiptis.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit and Caroline Chebet 7 years ago

Jubilee primaries flop amid allegations of bribery, intimidation and ballots tampering

The man in the eye of security storm

As chair of the parliamentary committee on Administration and National Security, Asman Kamama has found himself under pressure to resign after banditry attacks in Baringo County

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

The man in the eye of security storm

Ranch owners become prisoners in their homes

Ranchers in Laikipia County have become prisoners in their own homes, not daring to venture out in their vast farmlands as illegal herders armed with AK-47 rifles, spears, and poisoned arrows take over their land.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

Ranch owners become prisoners in their homes

A night out with invading herders at Laikipia ranch

The response by illegal herders to a Government order to vacate private ranches in Laikipia smacks of a mockery of State and private ownership of property.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

A night out with invading herders at Laikipia ranch

Gideon Moi lauds security efforts in Baringo

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has commended the Government's efforts to restore peace and calm in the county.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

Gideon Moi lauds security efforts in Baringo

Journalists escape death by a whisker in Baringo County

The two men came out of the blue. One of them, who was wearing a torn white vest turned brown by dirt with a menacing look on his face, pointed an AK-47 rifle at me.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

Journalists escape death by a whisker in Baringo County

Bloodthirsty bandits leave a trail of death and desperation in Baringo

Death. Destruction. Fear. Tension. Hopelessness.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

Bloodthirsty bandits leave a trail of death and desperation in Baringo

Despite State ultimatums, criminals still wreaking havoc in Baringo

Compared to criminals in other parts of the country, the bandits who are wrecking lives in Baringo County, are being treated with kid gloves.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 7 years ago

Despite State ultimatums, criminals still wreaking havoc in Baringo

Three shot dead at Naivasha as kidnapped Chinese is rescued

Police in Naivasha have shot dead three suspected thugs and recovered a cache of arms following a major operation in Chechnia area.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Three shot dead at Naivasha as kidnapped Chinese is rescued

CORD and Jubilee step up scramble for Maasai vote

President Uhuru Kenyatta and allies in Jubilee have stepped up the hunt for the Maa vote as disgruntled leaders led by Joseph Tiampati quickly moved to welcome CORD co-principal Raila Odinga in the region.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

CORD and Jubilee step up scramble for Maasai vote

Nominations nightmare in Jubilee merger giving other parties a lifeline

So real is the threat that the deputy president has been in Baringo county six times in the last few months with some visits happening on consecutive weekends. In the last one month, he has visited the county three times.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Nominations nightmare in Jubilee merger giving other parties a lifeline

Institute's title deed goes missing as row over new varsity location rages

Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of a title deed for land belonging to Baringo Technical Training Institute, which some leaders want turned into a university. However, residents are opposed to this idea.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Institute's title deed goes missing as row over new varsity location rages

DP Ruto stranded as his pilot misses route in Kapedo

A helicopter ferrying Deputy President William Ruto to Baringo lost direction and for hours he was stranded in Kapedo area as a rescue team was sent to airlift him.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

DP Ruto stranded as his pilot misses route in Kapedo

Deputy President William Ruto faces fresh rebellion in Rift Valley backyard

Deputy President William Ruto braved a political storm in Baringo County yesterday when residents protested against loss of top public service jobs and unfulfilled promises by the Jubilee administration.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit and Vincent Mabatuk 8 years ago

Deputy President William Ruto faces fresh rebellion in Rift Valley backyard

Doctor plucked from top Indian hospital saving cancer patients in Nakuru

To a majority of Kenyans, India is the place to visit when it comes to medical tourism.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Doctor plucked from top Indian hospital saving cancer patients in Nakuru

Why Ruto presidential bid is emotive

That the Jubilee coalition pact between TNA and URP is under the spotlight is not in doubt.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Why Ruto presidential bid is emotive

President Uhuru kills hopes of talks with Opposition

President Uhuru Kenyatta has dashed any hopes of dialogue with the Opposition - outside the existing laws - to resolve the current electoral agency crisis.

By Steve Mkawale and Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

President Uhuru kills hopes of talks with Opposition

Pomp and colour at historic Madaraka fete outside Nairobi

Pomp and flamboyance marked the 53rd Madaraka Day celebrations which, for the first time, were held outside Nairobi at Nakuru's Afraha stadium.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Pomp and colour at historic Madaraka fete outside Nairobi

CS Nkaissery directive comes to pass

" I said the other day we have enough teargas, plus, there are those who come to the streets after staying too long without taking a shower. We have acquired special equipment to give them a bath," said Nkaissery.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

CS Nkaissery directive comes to pass

Address issues on next elections, Kanu tells IEBC

Kanu has accused IEBC of trivialising Kenyans' concerns over its ability to preside over credible elections next year.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Address issues on next elections, Kanu tells IEBC

Battle of wits as governors parade absurd victories at devolution’s third birthday

The just concluded third annual devolution conference in Meru provided governors an avenue to show case strides made in their counties.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Battle of wits as governors parade absurd victories at devolution’s third birthday

Health CS: 39 babies have died of influenza since March

"The cases were also responding poorly to antibiotics. The illness has resulted in 39 deaths. 296 cases of infection were reported as at April 11," said Mailu.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Health CS: 39 babies have died of influenza since March

Kabarak: Success begins right from Form One

When I entered his office, he stood and gave me a broad smile. He wore his trademark black suit and a red tie. I shook his hand. The knuckles were soft, his grip tender.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Kabarak: Success begins right from Form One

Bomet tea companies reject draft policy

Smallholder tea factory companies have rejected a draft tea policy by the county government. Seven tea companies said the County Tea Policy only targeted factories under the Kenya Tea Development Authority leaving out multi-nationals and those run independently by farmers’ Saccos.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Bomet tea companies reject draft policy

Moi denies meeting Kalenjin elders over Ruto’s remarks, demands apology

Former President Daniel arap Moi has refuted reports that he hosted Kalenjin elders at his Kabarak home over political competition between Senator Gideon Moi and DP William Ruto.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Moi denies meeting Kalenjin elders over Ruto’s remarks, demands apology

Leaders defect to Kanu as anti-Ruto protest grows in Rift

The cross-over of two more leaders from Jubilee to Kanu a few days after Deputy President William Ruto received a dressing down from party supporters signalled the ruling coalition’s flagging fortunes with just weeks before the Kericho by-election.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit and Nikko Tanui 8 years ago

Leaders defect to Kanu as anti-Ruto protest grows in Rift

Baringo tops in revenue collection as Nakuru fails to tame wage bill

A report by the Controller of Budget (COB) has revealed how counties spent money in the 2015/16 financial year.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Baringo tops in revenue collection as Nakuru fails to tame wage bill

Procurement agency on the spot over dam project tender

A company has raised concerns over the Public Procurement Oversight Authority's (PPOA) ruling in a tender row.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Procurement agency on the spot over dam project tender

Current national leaders are clueless on security, says Lonyangapuo

“It is unfortunate that our leaders both in Government and Opposition have no idea how to manage security in the country. All we are seeing is politics,” Mr Lonyangapuo said.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Current national leaders are clueless on security, says Lonyangapuo

Baringo MP in a spot as son draws salary from CDF office

Baringo Central MP Sammy Mwaita’s son has been drawing a salary from public coffers irregularly.

By Kiprotich Chepkoit 8 years ago

Baringo MP in a spot as son draws salary from CDF office

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