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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
Scars of injustice: Activist pays heavy price for defending truth
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
Civil societies say civic space shrunk in 2025
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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
How cartels, politicians hijacked Kimalel goat auction, locked out farmers
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'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
'Singapore dream' is a reality, Ruto tells critics to step aside
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Motorcyclist dies in Nakuru crash as angry crowd torches bus
The incident attracted an irate crowd which torched the vehicle.
By 1 month ago
Motorcyclist dies in Nakuru crash as angry crowd torches bus
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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
How stolen phone exposed killer behind Baringo businesswoman's murder
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
Police officer shoots man dead, turns gun on self
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
Baringo patients stranded amid month-long clinicians' strike
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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
Farmers tipped on sustainable agriculture
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
Women defenders call for intergenerational conversation
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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
How DNA match landed Baringo man 20 years in jail for girlfriend's murder
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
SHA to offer rehabilitation services for teachers suffering from addiction
The return of Nakuru gang violence
Two people were killed in Nakuru.
By 1 month ago
The return of Nakuru gang violence
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
Over 8,500 Nakuru teens infected with HIV in one year
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
Man jailed 30 years for killing his father after earlier assault
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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
Mawanga murder witness tells court how he joined deadly gang for 'better life'
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
Police reservist to serve 30 years in jail for killing teacher
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
Call to protect female journalists from AI-Driven abuse
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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
Two men jailed 20 years for killing neighbour after being paid Sh2,500
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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
Osinde was killed in his house, a witness told the court
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
Blow and Bot flies devastate livestock in Baringo
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
Baringo Governor Cheboi reshuffles cabinet
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
Solai tragedy was an act of God, witness tells court
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
Union backs new water tariff review
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
Man sentenced to 20 years for killing his girlfriend in Baringo
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
15-year-jail term for man who killed sister-in-law
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
Body of missing South Sudanese recovered from Lake Nakuru
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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
How free ride earned woman three years in jail
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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
Scars of injustice: Activist pays heavy price for defending truth
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
Civil societies say civic space shrunk in 2025
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
How cartels, politicians hijacked Kimalel goat auction, locked out farmers
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
'Singapore dream' is a reality, Ruto tells critics to step aside
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
Motorcyclist dies in Nakuru crash as angry crowd torches bus
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
How stolen phone exposed killer behind Baringo businesswoman's murder
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
Police officer shoots man dead, turns gun on self
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
Baringo patients stranded amid month-long clinicians' strike
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
Farmers tipped on sustainable agriculture
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
Women defenders call for intergenerational conversation
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
How DNA match landed Baringo man 20 years in jail for girlfriend's murder
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
SHA to offer rehabilitation services for teachers suffering from addiction
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