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Nikko Tanui

Storm over leasing of county dredging machine to tea firm

A row has erupted over leasing of the Uasin Gishu county dredging machine to a private tea firm in Kericho County.at a cost of Sh2.8 million

Storm over leasing of county dredging machine to tea firm

Teen hospitalised after eating raw snake

Teen hospitalised after eating raw snake

Kericho county employs 556 health workers on permanent terms

Kericho county employs 556 health workers on permanent terms

County suspends two nurses at Kericho County Referral Hospital

County suspends two nurses at Kericho County Referral Hospital

Multinational tea firms hit by land invasions and leaf thefts

Some local leaders attribute the spate to unresolved grievances over land ownership. Others link the increasing tea theft incidents to mechanised tea harvesting.

Multinational tea firms hit by land invasions and leaf thefts

60 students hospitalized in suspected case of food poisoning

The students fell ill after eating a maize and beans meal, commonly known as Githeri.

60 students hospitalized in suspected case of food poisoning

Molo 'President' was slashed and hacked to death

A post-mortem on the body of Richard Otieno, a Molo-based activist popularly known as ‘Molo President’, has revealed that he succumbed to severe head injuries caused by a sharp object.

By 2 months ago

Molo 'President' was slashed and hacked to death

Senator Cheruiyot, MP call for disbandment of NCIC

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and Ainamoi MP Benjamin Langat have demanded the resignation of NCIC Chairman Samuel Kobia, citing alleged complacency in addressing hate speech.

By 2 months ago

Senator Cheruiyot, MP call for disbandment of NCIC

163 persons taken ill after consuming 'poisonous milk' in Kericho

At least 163 people, including children have been hospitalised after allegedly drinking poisonous milk (Mursik) in the Lel Sotet, Masaita, and Kabianga areas of Kipkelion East, Kericho County.

By 2 months ago

163 persons taken ill after consuming 'poisonous milk' in Kericho

Four dead, several injured in Kericho bus crash

Three people killed, and 10 others injured in a road accident at the Kapcheplanga area on the Londiani-Muhoroni road, OCPD Agnes Kunga confirms.

By 2 months ago

Four dead, several injured in Kericho bus crash

Mothers excel in KCSE thanks to "second chance programme"

Mothers defied odds to emerge among the top achievers in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.

By 2 months ago

Mothers excel in KCSE thanks to "second chance programme"

Governor Mutai fires six CECs, reassigns two others

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai reassigns two CECs, sacks six others; forwads names of replacement nominees to County Assembly for vetting and approval.

By 3 months ago

Governor Mutai fires six CECs, reassigns two others

Kericho county assembly leadership wrangles persist

Kericho County Assembly wrangles have intensified after a section of ward representatives ganged up against Speaker Patrick Mutai over his leadership style.

By 4 months ago

Kericho county assembly leadership wrangles persist

Kuppet rejects proposal to retain JSS in primary schools

Kuppet has rejected the proposed amendments that would integrate Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) within the primary school framework as ‘comprehensive schools.’

By 4 months ago

Kuppet rejects proposal to retain JSS in primary schools

DCI investigating cult -like activities in Kericho church

Three pupils were allegedly possessed after receiving various items, including necklaces and key holders, from the church.

By 5 months ago

DCI investigating cult -like activities in Kericho church

Kericho governor calls for reconciliation after failed impeachment

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has called for reconciliation with Members of the County Assembly after the Senate saved him from impeachment.

By 5 months ago

Kericho governor calls for reconciliation after failed impeachment

Police probe death of student during football match in Kericho

Police in Kericho have launched investigations into the death of a student who collapsed and died during an inter-class football competition at school.

By 5 months ago

Police probe death of student during football match in Kericho

Your time is up, Boss tells Gachagua ahead of impeachment hearing

Twenty Women Representatives allied to President William Ruto have dismissed Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's plea for forgiveness and vowed to vote for his impeachment

By 5 months ago

Your time is up, Boss tells Gachagua ahead of impeachment hearing

Kericho Ward Reps boycott Governor Mutai's impeachment debate

Some 16 Members of the Kericho County Assembly (MCAs) on Wednesday boycotted the impeachment debate against Kericho Governor Erick Mutai.

By 5 months ago

Kericho Ward Reps boycott Governor Mutai's impeachment debate

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai impeached

Mutai’s fate was sealed after the 31 Members of the County Assembly who debated his ouster motion unanimously voted in support.

By 5 months ago

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai impeached

Board urges farmers to focus on tea quality to boost earnings

Tea Board of Kenya has said farmers should focus more on quality rather than quantity to enjoy higher bonuses

By 5 months ago

Board urges farmers to focus on tea quality to boost earnings

Kericho governor directs contractor to hire locals in housing project

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has directed the contractor of Affordable Housing project in Majengo to hire local skilled youths.

By 6 months ago

Kericho governor directs contractor to hire locals in housing project

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 6 months ago

Governor wants local youth hired in housing project

Why smallholder tea farmers want autonomy from parent factories

Farmers say satellite factories have grown sufficiently and need autonomy to operate more efficiently.

By 6 months ago

Why smallholder tea farmers want autonomy from parent factories

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 6 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 6 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 7 months ago

Former minister Bett hospitalised following road accident in Kericho

Multinational tea firms hit by land invasions and leaf thefts

Some local leaders attribute the spate to unresolved grievances over land ownership. Others link the increasing tea theft incidents to mechanised tea harvesting.

Multinational tea firms hit by land invasions and leaf thefts

60 students hospitalized in suspected case of food poisoning

The students fell ill after eating a maize and beans meal, commonly known as Githeri.

60 students hospitalized in suspected case of food poisoning

Molo 'President' was slashed and hacked to death

A post-mortem on the body of Richard Otieno, a Molo-based activist popularly known as ‘Molo President’, has revealed that he succumbed to severe head injuries caused by a sharp object.

By 2 months ago

Molo 'President' was slashed and hacked to death

Senator Cheruiyot, MP call for disbandment of NCIC

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and Ainamoi MP Benjamin Langat have demanded the resignation of NCIC Chairman Samuel Kobia, citing alleged complacency in addressing hate speech.

By 2 months ago

Senator Cheruiyot, MP call for disbandment of NCIC

163 persons taken ill after consuming 'poisonous milk' in Kericho

At least 163 people, including children have been hospitalised after allegedly drinking poisonous milk (Mursik) in the Lel Sotet, Masaita, and Kabianga areas of Kipkelion East, Kericho County.

By 2 months ago

163 persons taken ill after consuming 'poisonous milk' in Kericho

Four dead, several injured in Kericho bus crash

Three people killed, and 10 others injured in a road accident at the Kapcheplanga area on the Londiani-Muhoroni road, OCPD Agnes Kunga confirms.

By 2 months ago

Four dead, several injured in Kericho bus crash

Mothers excel in KCSE thanks to "second chance programme"

Mothers defied odds to emerge among the top achievers in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.

By 2 months ago

Mothers excel in KCSE thanks to "second chance programme"

Governor Mutai fires six CECs, reassigns two others

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai reassigns two CECs, sacks six others; forwads names of replacement nominees to County Assembly for vetting and approval.

By 3 months ago

Governor Mutai fires six CECs, reassigns two others

Kericho county assembly leadership wrangles persist

Kericho County Assembly wrangles have intensified after a section of ward representatives ganged up against Speaker Patrick Mutai over his leadership style.

By 4 months ago

Kericho county assembly leadership wrangles persist

Kuppet rejects proposal to retain JSS in primary schools

Kuppet has rejected the proposed amendments that would integrate Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) within the primary school framework as ‘comprehensive schools.’

By 4 months ago

Kuppet rejects proposal to retain JSS in primary schools

DCI investigating cult -like activities in Kericho church

Three pupils were allegedly possessed after receiving various items, including necklaces and key holders, from the church.

By 5 months ago

DCI investigating cult -like activities in Kericho church

Kericho governor calls for reconciliation after failed impeachment

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has called for reconciliation with Members of the County Assembly after the Senate saved him from impeachment.

By 5 months ago

Kericho governor calls for reconciliation after failed impeachment

Police probe death of student during football match in Kericho

Police in Kericho have launched investigations into the death of a student who collapsed and died during an inter-class football competition at school.

By 5 months ago

Police probe death of student during football match in Kericho

Your time is up, Boss tells Gachagua ahead of impeachment hearing

Twenty Women Representatives allied to President William Ruto have dismissed Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's plea for forgiveness and vowed to vote for his impeachment

By 5 months ago

Your time is up, Boss tells Gachagua ahead of impeachment hearing

Kericho Ward Reps boycott Governor Mutai's impeachment debate

Some 16 Members of the Kericho County Assembly (MCAs) on Wednesday boycotted the impeachment debate against Kericho Governor Erick Mutai.

By 5 months ago

Kericho Ward Reps boycott Governor Mutai's impeachment debate

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai impeached

Mutai’s fate was sealed after the 31 Members of the County Assembly who debated his ouster motion unanimously voted in support.

By 5 months ago

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai impeached

Board urges farmers to focus on tea quality to boost earnings

Tea Board of Kenya has said farmers should focus more on quality rather than quantity to enjoy higher bonuses

By 5 months ago

Board urges farmers to focus on tea quality to boost earnings

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