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 1 month 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 9 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 10 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 10 months ago
Forty passengers survive bus accident in Londiani
KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
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