Premium

Scars of injustice: Activist pays heavy price for defending truth

Chumba lost a twin brother, home and family property in the 2007 post-election violence. He bears many scars, the consequences of fighting for the injustices meted out on others.

By 16 days ago

Civil societies say civic space shrunk in 2025

Civil society groups have raised alarm over what they describe as a worsening suppression of civic freedoms in Kenya.

By 25 days ago

Premium

How cartels, politicians hijacked Kimalel goat auction, locked out farmers

Farmers claim the county government sourced goats from politicians, businesspeople and their proxies, abandoning the local pastoralists.

By 27 days ago

Premium

'Singapore dream' is a reality, Ruto tells critics to step aside

President urges Parliament to support the government in achieving its goals. 

By 30 days ago

Premium

Motorcyclist dies in Nakuru crash as angry crowd torches bus

The incident attracted an irate crowd which torched the vehicle.

By 1 month ago

Premium

How stolen phone exposed killer behind Baringo businesswoman's murder

His arrest unravelled the murders he had allegedly committed in the past, with bodies buried in shallow graves.

By 1 month ago

Police officer shoots man dead, turns gun on self

A police officer shot dead a man at Ndurumo Trading Centre, Laikipia, on Sunday afternoon over a love triangle, then committed suicide.

By 1 month ago

Baringo patients stranded amid month-long clinicians' strike

The clinicians and other health staff downed their tools on November 15, following failed negotiations with the county government.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Farmers tipped on sustainable agriculture

Farmers in Nakuru have been urged to adopt alternative farming methods as a means to sustain food security in the county.

By 1 month ago

Women defenders call for intergenerational conversation

Women Human Rights Defender Hub, Salome Nduta, has underscored the need for intergenerational conversations among human rights defenders.

By 1 month ago

Premium

How DNA match landed Baringo man 20 years in jail for girlfriend's murder

The judge noted that Kimutai was not remorseful of killing Gladys Cherono on March 30, 2015, at Chetililik in Baringo County.

By 1 month ago

SHA to offer rehabilitation services for teachers suffering from addiction

TSC chairperson Jamleck Muturi said the commission is keen on addressing and supporting teachers battling addictions such as alcoholism.

By 1 month ago

The return of Nakuru gang violence

Two people were killed in Nakuru.

By 1 month ago

Over 8,500 Nakuru teens infected with HIV in one year

New HIV infections among teenagers aged 15 to 19 in Nakuru County have risen to 8,563 over the past year. Last year, 3,586 adolescents tested positive, highlighting a significant increase.

By 1 month ago

Man jailed 30 years for killing his father after earlier assault

A 36-year-old man jailed in 2018 for assaulting his father has been sentenced to 30 years for killing him three years later.

By 2 months ago

Premium

Mawanga murder witness tells court how he joined deadly gang for 'better life'

Evans Kebwaro explained how he was lured to abandon the construction work in search of better better-paying job.

By 2 months ago

Police reservist to serve 30 years in jail for killing teacher

A High Court in Kabarnet sentenced a police reservist to 30 years in jail for the murder of a teacher in Baringo County.

By 2 months ago

Call to protect female journalists from AI-Driven abuse

 Christine Kuria, Deputy Executive Director, Katiba Institute, regretted that technology misuse has been used to silence women in journalism.

By 2 months ago

Premium

Two men jailed 20 years for killing neighbour after being paid Sh2,500

Justice Ngetich observed that Ngetuny was killed viciously for monetary gain.

By 2 months ago

Premium

Osinde was killed in his house, a witness told the court

An investigative officer has told a Nakuru Court that former Treasury official Tom Osinde was killed inside his house before his body was transported to River Gucha.

By 2 months ago

Blow and Bot flies devastate livestock in Baringo

Dr. Esmond Kiptum, the County Veterinary Director, indicated that this flies invasion has resulted in the spread of diseases, including cutaneous myiasis.

By 2 months ago

Baringo Governor Cheboi reshuffles cabinet

Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi reshuffled his cabinet after the High Court in Kabarnet vacated conservatory orders staying the removal of the County Secretary by the assembly.

By 2 months ago

Solai tragedy was an act of God, witness tells court

A hydrogeologist consultant told Nakuru Law Courts that the Solai Dam tragedy was an unavoidable natural phenomenon.

By 2 months ago

Union backs new water tariff review

The Water Services Workers Union(WASWU) Chairperson, Francis Makokha, termed the review a major milestone towards improving service delivery for both consumers and staff.

By 3 months ago

Man sentenced to 20 years for killing his girlfriend in Baringo

The court convicted Chesire on circumstantial evidence after he confessed to villagers to slitting the throat of his girlfriend and produced a machete he used.

By 3 months ago

15-year-jail term for man who killed sister-in-law

Kapenguria High Court found Alex Musani guilty for the murder of Josephine Wanjiku on January 10, 2025, at Makutano, West Pokot County.

By 3 months ago

Body of missing South Sudanese recovered from Lake Nakuru

The body of a 21-year-old South Sudanese nationalist, Mach Mayien Anyieth, who went missing on Friday, has been recovered from Lake Nakuru.

By 3 months ago

Premium

How free ride earned woman three years in jail

On her return trip, she got a lift in a Toyota Land Cruiser with the license plate GKB 345M, which had two occupants.

By 3 months ago

Premium

Scars of injustice: Activist pays heavy price for defending truth

Chumba lost a twin brother, home and family property in the 2007 post-election violence. He bears many scars, the consequences of fighting for the injustices meted out on others.

By 16 days ago

Civil societies say civic space shrunk in 2025

Civil society groups have raised alarm over what they describe as a worsening suppression of civic freedoms in Kenya.

By 25 days ago

Premium

How cartels, politicians hijacked Kimalel goat auction, locked out farmers

Farmers claim the county government sourced goats from politicians, businesspeople and their proxies, abandoning the local pastoralists.

By 27 days ago

Premium

'Singapore dream' is a reality, Ruto tells critics to step aside

President urges Parliament to support the government in achieving its goals. 

By 30 days ago

Premium

Motorcyclist dies in Nakuru crash as angry crowd torches bus

The incident attracted an irate crowd which torched the vehicle.

By 1 month ago

Premium

How stolen phone exposed killer behind Baringo businesswoman's murder

His arrest unravelled the murders he had allegedly committed in the past, with bodies buried in shallow graves.

By 1 month ago

Police officer shoots man dead, turns gun on self

A police officer shot dead a man at Ndurumo Trading Centre, Laikipia, on Sunday afternoon over a love triangle, then committed suicide.

By 1 month ago

Baringo patients stranded amid month-long clinicians' strike

The clinicians and other health staff downed their tools on November 15, following failed negotiations with the county government.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Farmers tipped on sustainable agriculture

Farmers in Nakuru have been urged to adopt alternative farming methods as a means to sustain food security in the county.

By 1 month ago

Women defenders call for intergenerational conversation

Women Human Rights Defender Hub, Salome Nduta, has underscored the need for intergenerational conversations among human rights defenders.

By 1 month ago

Premium

How DNA match landed Baringo man 20 years in jail for girlfriend's murder

The judge noted that Kimutai was not remorseful of killing Gladys Cherono on March 30, 2015, at Chetililik in Baringo County.

By 1 month ago

SHA to offer rehabilitation services for teachers suffering from addiction

TSC chairperson Jamleck Muturi said the commission is keen on addressing and supporting teachers battling addictions such as alcoholism.

By 1 month ago