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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 Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Governor wants local youth hired in housing project

Kericho governor directs contractor to hire locals in housing project

Kericho governor directs contractor to hire locals in housing project

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Duale challenges Ruto allies to respect presidency as Gachagua hits back

Duale challenges Ruto allies to respect presidency as Gachagua hits back

By Nikko Tanui and Amos Kiarie 2 months ago

Why smallholder tea farmers want autonomy from parent factories

Why smallholder tea farmers want autonomy from parent factories

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 2 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 Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Governor Mutai appoints former MP Rop as finance CEC

Women in tea sector: KTDA polls reveal gender gap in leadership

Only 19 women were elected out of 324 directorship positions across the country. Despite their key roles in farm production, many do not get the chance in factory management.

By Boniface Gikandi and Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Women in tea sector: KTDA polls reveal gender gap in leadership

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 Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Two children found buried in shallow grave in Bureti

Gen Z, goons clash in Kakamega and Kericho

In Kakamega, individuals armed with rungus and wearing masks assembled along Kenyatta Avenue. At least a dozen protesters were injured while traders were left counting losses.

By Nikko Tanui and Mary Imenza 3 months ago

Gen Z, goons clash in Kakamega and Kericho

Court suspends swearing-in of John Chebochok as tea factory director

The High Court in Kericho has suspended the swearing-in of John Chebochok as Toror/Tegat Tea Factory Limited Director.

By Julius Chepkwony and Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Court suspends swearing-in of John Chebochok as tea factory director

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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 4 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 Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

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

Officer who shot magistrate had a fiery temper, colleagues reveal

Kipruto once worked as a Divisional Traffic Officer in the Buruburu Division. After his transfer, the OCS had been stationed at Londiani police station for over a year.

By Fred Kagonye and Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Officer who shot magistrate had a fiery temper, colleagues reveal

Tea factory directors kick off campaigns ahead of polls

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

By Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 5 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 Nikko Tanui 5 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 Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

Outrage as gang brutally murders cousins in Sigowet

Senior Kericho officials linked to Sh39 million Kazi Mtaani scandal

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

By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

Senior Kericho officials linked to Sh39 million Kazi Mtaani scandal

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 Nikko Tanui 6 months ago

Judge awards octogenarian land bought in 1970s via proxy

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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 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 Nikko Tanui 7 months ago

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

Ruto blasts critics of housing project, urges MPs to support his initiatives

Although some Kenya Kwanza MPs have opposed the affordable housing project, Ruto urged them to support government initiatives

By Kiprono Kurgat and Nikko Tanui 8 months ago

Ruto blasts critics of housing project, urges MPs to support his initiatives

President to unveil projects in development tour

Ruto will commence the tour by inaugurating the Belgut Technical Training Institute Digital Hub, alongside the upgrading of the Kapsuser-Sosiot road to bitumen standard.

By Nikko Tanui and Kiprono Kurgat 8 months ago

President to unveil projects in development tour

Family feud leads to uprooting of 45-acre tea plantation in Kericho

The rift between the two brothers and their seven sisters escalated after a judge ruled that the property be shared equally.

By Nikko Tanui 8 months ago

Family feud leads to uprooting of 45-acre tea plantation in Kericho

State to distribute 1.8 billion pyrethrum seedlings to farmers

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithuka Linturi has announced that the government will distribute 1.8 billion pyrethrum seedlings to farmers across the country.

By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago

State to distribute 1.8 billion pyrethrum seedlings to farmers

Girls who dropped out of school get a second chance at education

Woman rep comes to girls' rescue and awards them scholarships to return to school. Promises to empower the young mothers to build a brighter future.

By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago

Girls who dropped out of school get a second chance at education

Ruto allies plot radical surgery in Judiciary

President William Ruto's allies have vowed to challenge the perceived disruption of government projects by the Judiciary.

By Nikko Tanui 10 months ago

Ruto allies plot radical surgery in Judiciary

Londiani crash: Accident that shocked the country

In a horrific incident on June 30, a lorry carrying cement collided with multiple vehicles at the Londiani road junction, resulting in the tragic deaths of 53 individuals.

By Nikko Tanui 10 months ago

Londiani crash: Accident that shocked the country

40 injured in Londiani highway crash

The accident which occurred at around 3am left the passengers with multiple injuries.

By Nikko Tanui 11 months ago

40 injured in Londiani highway crash

Forty passengers survive bus accident in Londiani

A 66-seater bus carrying 40 passengers was involved in an accident at the Tunnel area along the Londiani-Muthuroni road early on Thursday morning.

By Nikko Tanui 11 months ago

Forty passengers survive bus accident in Londiani

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