Floods kill one, displace families amid calls for state help
Tens of families have been left homeless after their houses were swept away by floods that also caused faultiness in in Nakuru West sub-county
By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago
Floods kill one, displace families amid calls for state help
Malaria ravages Baringo villages amid shortage of health centres
Patients in Tiaty sub-county forced to seek help from the only private clinic at Kapau.
By Yvonne Chepkwony and Tim Wirth 2 months ago
Malaria ravages Baringo villages amid shortage of health centres
Survivors of Baringo mudslides, floods to receive Sh10,000
Kenya Red Cross Society-South Rift Region said it will provide Sh10,000 to each of the 1,050 families to help mitigate their suffering caused by floods, mudslides, and drought.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago
Survivors of Baringo mudslides, floods to receive Sh10,000
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Rongai serial killer: Teenager tells police he killed four women, child
A man suspected to be behind the killing of four women in Rongai and Nakuru West Sub-Counties confessed to the murders, citing rejection.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago
Rongai serial killer: Teenager tells police he killed four women, child
Kefri needs Sh22 billion to eradicate mathenge tree
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (Kefri) requires Sh10 billion to implement the national Prosopis Juliflora (Mathenge) Management Plan in eight counties.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago
Kefri needs Sh22 billion to eradicate mathenge tree
Mother, three children die in road accident in Nakuru
Five family members died in a road accident at Mbaruk on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago
Mother, three children die in road accident in Nakuru
Mystery women killings put locals on edge
Florence Mueni's husband Erick Mureithi said his wife was raped, her body mutilated, with signs of strangulation and head injuries.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago
Mystery women killings put locals on edge
Shoddy investigation hands murder convict freedom
A convict sentenced to death over the murder of his cousin was freed by the Court of Appeal in Nakuru after establishing that the prosecution failed to link him to the killing.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago
Shoddy investigation hands murder convict freedom
Baringo landslide leaves four dead, two missing
Four people died while two are missing after three homes were destroyed by a landslide in Kasisit and Kapkombe villages in Baringo North.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago
Baringo landslide leaves four dead, two missing
Boy, 13, missing after landslide in Baringo
A 13-year-old boy has been reported missing after a landslide and floods displaced three families in Baringo on Tuesday.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago
Boy, 13, missing after landslide in Baringo
From hashes of post-poll violence to find niche in carpentry
The business has enabled him to secure a plot with rental houses, three outlets, and a mansion within Busia County.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago
From hashes of post-poll violence to find niche in carpentry
Mudslide cuts off Kabarnet-Eldama Ravine Road
A mudslide has cut off part of the Kabarnet-Eldama Ravine Road, cutting off access to remote villages in Baringo County.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago
Mudslide cuts off Kabarnet-Eldama Ravine Road
How stolen phone led to arrest of six suspects in Nakuru killings
Evan Kebwaro gave a chilling confession before Lady Justice Hedwig Ong'udi how the gang robbed, raped, strangled to death the victims.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago
How stolen phone led to arrest of six suspects in Nakuru killings
Police errors hand death row inmate freedom
Kennedy Kemboi was convicted and sentenced to suffer death for violent robbery and attempted rape.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago
Police errors hand death row inmate freedom
Woman found guilty of murdering 10-day-old baby
A Kabarnet court has found a woman guilty of killing her niece by throwing her to the floor at Baringo County Hospital.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago
Woman found guilty of murdering 10-day-old baby
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How I turned a job loss into a thriving mitumba business
Venturing into second-hand clothes in Nakuru was not her first option. Her dream was to enroll in media school and become a journalist, but fate had different plans.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago
How I turned a job loss into a thriving mitumba business
Family holds prayers for a cop swept by floods in Nairobi
Police Constable David Chesire was swept by floods three months ago in Nairobi after rescuing four people. His body is yet to be found.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago
Family holds prayers for a cop swept by floods in Nairobi
Sh154m AI programme promises to cure TB screening headache
The programme will see X-ray equipment at 55 hospitals countrywide upgraded with modern software.
By Yvonne Chepkwony and Jesse Sikali 4 months ago
Sh154m AI programme promises to cure TB screening headache
State opposes release of KFS rangers in murder of student
The five pleaded not guilty to causing the death of the 19-year-old before Justice Racheal Ngetich at the High Court in Eldama Ravine.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago
State opposes release of KFS rangers in murder of student
Woman, daughter-in-law battle over lawyer's Sh25 million estate
A woman and her daughter-in-law are embroiled in a succession row over a deceased lawyer's Sh25 million estate.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago
Woman, daughter-in-law battle over lawyer's Sh25 million estate
Paedophile jailed for 100 years after appeal flops
Justice Mohochi observed that the man subjected five minors, all under seven years to a bizarre and inhuman sexual attack.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago
Paedophile jailed for 100 years after appeal flops
Love transcends language as deaf and dumb couple wed
The two met while grocery shopping and fell in love at first sight.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago
Love transcends language as deaf and dumb couple wed
Traders warn high levies will be a burden to hustlers
Caren Atieno explained that she was among traders not conversant with the Finance Bill 2024 and called on stakeholders to hold sensitisation meetings.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago
Traders warn high levies will be a burden to hustlers
Nakuru JSS teachers down tools to demand permanent jobs
The teachers' chairperson Stanley Metobo said they will stay put even as schools reopen for second term.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago
Nakuru JSS teachers down tools to demand permanent jobs
It's sweet victory over troublesome pest for pawpaw farmers
The process of buying chemicals every week to contain the situation was financially draining, and some abandoned the venture, but with biocontrol.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago
It's sweet victory over troublesome pest for pawpaw farmers
Woman loses three children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy
The single mother of four recounted the events on Sunday before parting ways with her four children whom she was to accompany for a youth mission to Kokwa Island.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago
Woman loses three children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy
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Scented success: Passion for cologne birthed my venture
As the owner of Harps Scent, Kihara developed a taste for scents and appreciated them, but encountered problems sourcing them in the past, which led her to explore and venture into the market.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago
Scented success: Passion for cologne birthed my venture
Rescuers retrieve six bodies from Lake Baringo
This brings the number of people who died in last Sunday's boat tragedy to seven after at least 16 were rescued immediately the boat capsized after it was hit by strong winds.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago
Rescuers retrieve six bodies from Lake Baringo
One person dead, six missing in Lake Baringo boat accident
The boat capsized in Lake Baringo on Sunday afternoon.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago
One person dead, six missing in Lake Baringo boat accident
Baringo farmers receive seeds in move to revive cotton farming
CEC Risper Chepkong'a distributed 400 kilograms (Kg) of hybrid seeds to farmers in Kerio Valley in collaboration with Rivatex.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago
Baringo farmers receive seeds in move to revive cotton farming
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Suspect narrates chilling details in case on serial women murders
Evan Kebwaro confessed to being a member of the gang that robbed raped and killed women. [Harun Wathari, Standard]
By Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago
Suspect narrates chilling details in case on serial women murders
Widows differ over husband's property value
Widows of a real estate businessman in Nakuru have differed in court over their husband's Sh5 million estate. The second wife alleged that the property was undervalued.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago
Widows differ over husband's property value
Baringo county seeks to allocate land for military camp
The military is seeking 1,000 acres of land in Mukutani, Baringo South, and Loyamorock in Tiaty to establish a permanent camp, paramilitary training field and aircraft space.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago
Baringo county seeks to allocate land for military camp
Police officer allegedly stabbed to death by his wife
Vincent Kipterim was allegedly attacked with a machete by his wife, ZamZam Bashir, 26, after he arrived home at around 3 am on Tuesday.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago
Police officer allegedly stabbed to death by his wife
How to navigate challenges, succeed in agrovet business
Lack of capital was the primary challenge during the business's inception.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago
How to navigate challenges, succeed in agrovet business
Childhood curiosity forced me to venture into telecom and tech
Starting a business is hard, but solving a problem should be a desire. Money should not be the driving factor. Distinguish yourself and be patient because nothing comes easy
By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago
Childhood curiosity forced me to venture into telecom and tech
Governor Kihika unveils five-year development plan for Nakuru
The 3rd generation CIDP is in line with the constitutional requirement that no government resources should be appropriated outside a planning framework.
By Julius Chepkwony, Yvonne Chepkwony 8 months ago
Governor Kihika unveils five-year development plan for Nakuru
North Rift insecurity worsens despite government measures
Insecurity is rife in the areas, with locals forced to learn to live with the gunshot sounds. To the surprise of many, most attacks happen in broad daylight.
By Julius Chepkwony and Yvonne Chepkwony 8 months ago
North Rift insecurity worsens despite government measures
Ex- Nakuru mayor's son wants will subjected to forensic audit
Nixion Thuo told Justice Heston Nyaga that he suspects his father's signature was forged in a bid to manipulate the will.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 9 months ago
Ex- Nakuru mayor's son wants will subjected to forensic audit
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How Lilian Bitok turned gluten intolerance into a good business venture
Gluten intolerance is when you get sick after eating gluten (protein naturally found in some grains). It is also known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
By Yvonne Chepkwony 9 months ago
How Lilian Bitok turned gluten intolerance into a good business venture