Kapkoros Tea Factory under scrutiny over financial audits

The controversy stems from the company's annual general meeting on December 6, 2024

By 19 days ago

Powerful forces want me out, Governor Mutai says

Embattled Kericho Governor Erick Mutai will face the Senate to answer to the impeachment charges that stem from the alleged irregular payment of Sh85 million to 45 companies.

By 21 days ago

Government to roll out 100,000km of fiber optic cable, 25,000 digital hotspots

Belgut MP Nelson Koech welcomed the government’s efforts, announcing that his office will establish five digital hubs across the constituency through NG-CDF funding.

By 21 days ago

Impeached Mutai heads to Senate in battle for survival

Embattled Kericho Governor Erick Mutai is set to appear before the Senate today for a special sitting to deliberate on his second impeachment.

By 25 days ago

Governor Mutai to face Senate in second impeachment attempt

“The Speaker failed to conduct the proceedings impartially and, in several instances, demonstrated bias in favour of the motion’s proponents,”

By 27 days ago

Embattled Kericho Governor to face Senate on Wednesday

Kericho Governor Eric Kipkoech Mutai is scheduled to appear before the Senate on August 20, 2025, to address his proposed removal from office.

By 27 days ago

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Inside the power games behind Governor Mutai fresh ouster bid

Mutai's troubles are closely tied to his deputy, Kirui, who has raised concerns about corruption within the administration.

By 29 days ago

You rigged vote results, embattled Kericho Governor Mutai tells MCAs after impeachment

Governor Mutai was on Friday for a second time impeached after 33 out of 47 ward representatives supported the motion.

By 29 days ago

High Court halts Kericho Governor impeachment motion

Justice Sergon said the matter was urgent and directed that it be heard during the court’s vacation period,

By 1 month ago

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai impeached again

 Kericho Members of the Kericho County Assembly have impeached Governor Erick Mutai for a second time.

By 30 days ago

Bomet's new cardiac centre set to transform heart care across Africa

The AGC Tenwek Cardiothoracic Centre operating theatres are equipped with hyper-filtration ventilation systems to eliminate airborne microorganisms and maintain positive air pressure.

By 1 month ago

35 MCAs sign Governor Mutai impeachment notice

Kericho MCAs have termed Governor Erick Mutai’s calls for the dissolution of the county government as reckless and tactics to evade accountability.

By 1 month ago

Governor Mutai petitions Ruto to dissolve Kericho county government

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has formally requested President Ruto to dissolve Kericho County Government citing irreconcilable differences between the executive and assembly.

By 1 month ago

Kericho Governor, deputy in fresh Sh80m dispute

The governor criticised Kirui’s approach, stating that the matter should have been addressed internally rather than through the media.

By 1 month ago

Tenwek Heart Centre acquires equipment to boost diagnosis of diseases

The AGC Tenwek Cardiothoracic Centre in Bomet County has acquired a state-of-the-art Dual-Source CT Scanner to boost the diagnosis of heart and lung conditions.

By 1 month ago

Kericho teachers to face murder charges after caning 14-year-old boy to death

Postmortem photos and testimony revealed serious injuries to Enock’s buttocks, consistent with a brutal beating.

By 1 month ago

40 students from Kericho and Bomet counties received full TVET scholarships

Forty students from Kericho and Bomet counties have been awarded full scholarships for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) by the Finlays Community Trust.

By 1 month ago

Kericho senator demands accountability as Sh80m lost in fictitious payments

Kericho Deputy Governor Eng Fred Kirui flagged a suspicious pattern of payments made between October 2024 and April 2025.

By 1 month ago

Kaplong Girls closed after students protest alleged sexual harassment

Kaplong Girls High School in Bomet County has been closed indefinitely after students staged protests against alleged sexual harassment.

By 1 month ago

Senator Cheruiyot and MP Ngeno clash over South Rift power struggle

A supremacy battle has erupted between Senate Majority Leader Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot and Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno over the control of South Rift region politics.

By 1 month ago

Court gives defence 7 days to file documents in medical negligence case

The High Court in Bomet has directed the defence team in the Longisa County Referral Hospital medical negligence case to submit additional documents within seven days.

By 1 month ago

Why Kericho youth are upset with UDA party symbol

In recent months, the UDA wheelbarrow has been brought down twice by youth expressing their frustration with President William Ruto's administration.

By 1 month ago

Litein Boys vandalise school property over poorly cooked rice

Disturbance at the school began around 9:00 PM after students raised concerns about being served poorly prepared rice during one of their meals.

By 2 months ago

Shoot and kill! Belgut MP urges lethal force against rioters

Belgut MP Nelson Koech has urged police officers to use maximum force against individuals involved in violent street demonstrations and acts of vandalism.

By 2 months ago

Government secures land to set up agriculture institute in Kericho

The government has secured 58 acres of land in Londiani, Kipkelion East, for the construction of School of Agriculture.

By 2 months ago

Bureti Polytechnic students issue strike notice

Among the key issues raised are the deteriorating roads leading to the institution, which they describe as hazardous and a barrier to accessibility.

By 2 months ago

Study exposes violations against women workers

A report by the Coalition Against Sexual Violence has revealed persistent and widespread human and labour rights violations facing women workers in Kenya’s tea sector.

By 2 months ago

Court detains four over Sh6M access bank digital heist

The Kericho Magistrates' Court has ordered the detention of four individuals implicated in a sophisticated banking fraud involving Access Bank for an additional seven days.

By 2 months ago

American charitable library initiative runs into legal headwinds

The organisation has accused its Kenyan counterparts of mismanagement, exclusion, and misuse of funds amounting to Sh38.7 million.

By 2 months ago

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From pitching tents to the sought-after events planner

When torrential rain swept away the tents, decorations, and food at a 2019 wedding reception at the Kericho Golf Club, many thought the day was ruined.

By 2 months ago

University of Kabianga, University of Manchester lead climate-resilient initiative

University of Kabianga and Manchester University ignite climate action with smoke-free kitchens.

By 2 months ago

Knut sets stage for pay talks, tells SRC to stay in its lane

He further called for adequate funds allocation in the forthcoming budget to accommodate proposed pay rises and release the pending 30 per cent capitation funds to schools.

By 3 months ago

Court halts KTDA fertiliser tender

The High Court in Kericho has temporarily stopped Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Limited from awarding the tender for the supply of fertiliser.

By 3 months ago

Global interfaith launch initiative to protect Kilifi girls against early marriage

Research conducted by the Faith to Action Network reveals that a large number of girls in Kilifi County never transition from primary to secondary school because of early marriages.

By 3 months ago

CoG urges treasury to prioritise school capitation funds

The Chairman of the Council of Governors Education Committee and Kericho Governor, Erick Mutai, said it was important to prioritise education during budget-making.

By 3 months ago

Four injured in chang'aa distillery explosion

Four people are receiving treatment at Kericho County Hospital after suffering burns in an explosion at a clandestine chang’aa distillery in Ngirimoiri Village, Kipkelion West constituency.

By 3 months ago

Kericho County to suspend admissions as hospital undergoes asbestos roofing removal

Dr Langat stated that, as part of the preparations, the hospital will not admit new patients except in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

By 3 months ago

Governor Mutai calls for Gachagua arrest

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has called for the arrest of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

By 3 months ago

Tea Board directs tea factories to submit unsold stock data

The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has directed all tea factories in the country to submit statistics on unsold tea stocks and their valuation as of April 30, 2025.

By 3 months ago

Court sets date to rule on Chebochok's election as tea factory director

Petitioners challenging the election of John Chebochok as a director of Toror Tea Factory under the KTDA made their final submissions on Tuesday before the Kericho High Court.

By 4 months ago