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Yvonne Chepkwony

Wandayi urges farmers to adopt Shamba System

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has rallied farmers in Eldama Ravine to adopt the Shamba System in efforts to boost food security.

Wandayi urges farmers to adopt Shamba System

Poor roads fuel protests in Baringo

Poor roads fuel protests in Baringo

Floods kill one, displace families amid calls for state help

Floods kill one, displace families amid calls for state help

Survivors of Baringo mudslides, floods to receive Sh10,000

Survivors of Baringo mudslides, floods to receive Sh10,000

Rongai serial killer: Teenager tells police he killed four women, child

A man suspected to be behind the killing of four women in Rongai and Nakuru West Sub-Counties confessed to the murders, citing rejection.

Rongai serial killer: Teenager tells police he killed four women, child

Kefri needs Sh22 billion to eradicate mathenge tree

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (Kefri) requires Sh10 billion to implement the national Prosopis Juliflora (Mathenge) Management Plan in eight counties.

Kefri needs Sh22 billion to eradicate mathenge tree

Mother, three children die in road accident in Nakuru

Five family members died in a road accident at Mbaruk on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway.

Mother, three children die in road accident in Nakuru

Mystery women killings put locals on edge

Florence Mueni’s husband Erick Mureithi said his wife was raped, her body mutilated, with signs of strangulation and head injuries.

Mystery women killings put locals on edge

Shoddy investigation hands murder convict freedom

A convict sentenced to death over the murder of his cousin was freed by the Court of Appeal in Nakuru after establishing that the prosecution failed to link him to the killing.

Shoddy investigation hands murder convict freedom

Boy, 13, missing after landslide in Baringo

A 13-year-old boy has been reported missing after a landslide and floods displaced three families in Baringo on Tuesday.

Boy, 13, missing after landslide in Baringo

Baringo landslide leaves four dead, two missing

Four people died while two are missing after three homes were destroyed by a landslide in Kasisit and Kapkombe villages in Baringo North.

Baringo landslide leaves four dead, two missing

From hashes of post-poll violence to find niche in carpentry

The business has enabled him to secure a plot with rental houses, three outlets, and a mansion within Busia County.

From hashes of post-poll violence to find niche in carpentry

Mudslide cuts off Kabarnet-Eldama Ravine Road

A mudslide has cut off part of the Kabarnet-Eldama Ravine Road, cutting off access to remote villages in Baringo County.

Mudslide cuts off Kabarnet-Eldama Ravine Road

How stolen phone led to arrest of six suspects in Nakuru killings

Evan Kebwaro gave a chilling confession before Lady Justice Hedwig Ong'udi how the gang robbed, raped, strangled to death the victims.

How stolen phone led to arrest of six suspects in Nakuru killings

Police errors hand death row inmate freedom

Kennedy Kemboi was convicted and sentenced to suffer death for violent robbery and attempted rape.

Police errors hand death row inmate freedom

Woman found guilty of murdering 10-day-old baby

A Kabarnet court has found a woman guilty of killing her niece by throwing her to the floor at Baringo County Hospital.

By 2 months ago

Woman found guilty of murdering 10-day-old baby

How I turned a job loss into a thriving mitumba business

Venturing into second-hand clothes in Nakuru was not her first option. Her dream was to enroll in media school and become a journalist, but fate had different plans.

By 2 months ago

How I turned a job loss into a thriving mitumba business

Family holds prayers for a cop swept by floods in Nairobi

Police Constable David Chesire was swept by floods three months ago in Nairobi after rescuing four people. His body is yet to be found.

By 2 months ago

Family holds prayers for a cop swept by floods in Nairobi

State opposes release of KFS rangers in murder of student

The five pleaded not guilty to causing the death of the 19-year-old before Justice Racheal Ngetich at the High Court in Eldama Ravine.

By 3 months ago

State opposes release of KFS rangers in murder of student

Woman, daughter-in-law battle over lawyer's Sh25 million estate

A woman and her daughter-in-law are embroiled in a succession row over a deceased lawyer's Sh25 million estate.

By 3 months ago

Woman, daughter-in-law battle over lawyer's Sh25 million estate

Paedophile jailed for 100 years after appeal flops

Justice Mohochi observed that the man subjected five minors, all under seven years to a bizarre and inhuman sexual attack.

By 3 months ago

Paedophile jailed for 100 years after appeal flops

Love transcends language as deaf and dumb couple wed

The two met while grocery shopping and fell in love at first sight.

By 3 months ago

Love transcends language as deaf and dumb couple wed

Traders warn high levies will be a burden to hustlers

Caren Atieno explained that she was among traders not conversant with the Finance Bill 2024 and called on stakeholders to hold sensitisation meetings.

By 4 months ago

Traders warn high levies will be a burden to hustlers

Nakuru JSS teachers down tools to demand permanent jobs

The teachers' chairperson Stanley Metobo said they will stay put even as schools reopen for second term.

By 4 months ago

Nakuru JSS teachers down tools to demand permanent jobs

It's sweet victory over troublesome pest for pawpaw farmers

The process of buying chemicals every week to contain the situation was financially draining, and some abandoned the venture, but with biocontrol.

By 4 months ago

It's sweet victory over troublesome pest for pawpaw farmers

Scented success: Passion for cologne birthed my venture

As the owner of Harps Scent, Kihara developed a taste for scents and appreciated them, but encountered problems sourcing them in the past, which led her to explore and venture into the market.

By 4 months ago

Scented success: Passion for cologne birthed my venture

Woman loses three children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy

The single mother of four recounted the events on Sunday before parting ways with her four children whom she was to accompany for a youth mission to Kokwa Island.

By 4 months ago

Woman loses three children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy

Rescuers retrieve six bodies from Lake Baringo

This brings the number of people who died in last Sunday's boat tragedy to seven after at least 16 were rescued immediately the boat capsized after it was hit by strong winds.

By 4 months ago

Rescuers retrieve six bodies from Lake Baringo

Baringo farmers receive seeds in move to revive cotton farming

CEC Risper Chepkong’a distributed 400 kilograms (Kg) of hybrid seeds to farmers in Kerio Valley in collaboration with Rivatex.

By 4 months ago

Baringo farmers receive seeds in move to revive cotton farming

One person dead, six missing in Lake Baringo boat accident

The boat capsized in Lake Baringo on Sunday afternoon.

By 4 months ago

One person dead, six missing in Lake Baringo boat accident

Suspect narrates chilling details in case on serial women murders

Evan Kebwaro confessed to being a member of the gang that robbed raped and killed women. [Harun Wathari, Standard]

By 4 months ago

Suspect narrates chilling details in case on serial women murders

Widows differ over husband's property value

Widows of a real estate businessman in Nakuru have differed in court over their husband's Sh5 million estate. The second wife alleged that the property was undervalued.

By 5 months ago

Widows differ over husband's property value

Baringo county seeks to allocate land for military camp

The military is seeking 1,000 acres of land in Mukutani, Baringo South, and Loyamorock in Tiaty to establish a permanent camp, paramilitary training field and aircraft space.

By 5 months ago

Baringo county seeks to allocate land for military camp

Police officer allegedly stabbed to death by his wife

Vincent Kipterim was allegedly attacked with a machete by his wife, ZamZam Bashir, 26, after he arrived home at around 3 am on Tuesday.

By 5 months ago

Police officer allegedly stabbed to death by his wife

How to navigate challenges, succeed in agrovet business

Lack of capital was the primary challenge during the business’s inception.

By 5 months ago

How to navigate challenges, succeed in agrovet business

Childhood curiosity forced me to venture into telecom and tech

Starting a business is hard, but solving a problem should be a desire. Money should not be the driving factor. Distinguish yourself and be patient because nothing comes easy

By 5 months ago

Childhood curiosity forced me to venture into telecom and tech

Governor Kihika unveils five-year development plan for Nakuru

The 3rd generation CIDP is in line with the constitutional requirement that no government resources should be appropriated outside a planning framework.

By 6 months ago

Governor Kihika unveils five-year development plan for Nakuru

Ex- Nakuru mayor's son wants will subjected to forensic audit

Nixion Thuo told Justice Heston Nyaga that he suspects his father’s signature was forged in a bid to manipulate the will.

By 7 months ago

Ex- Nakuru mayor's son wants will subjected to forensic audit

How Lilian Bitok turned gluten intolerance into a good business venture

Gluten intolerance is when you get sick after eating gluten (protein naturally found in some grains). It is also known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

By 7 months ago

How Lilian Bitok turned gluten intolerance into a good business venture

Blow to Agriculture CS as court dismissed Sh10 million compensation

Justice Heston Nyaga ruled that the CS had failed to produce concrete evidence to on how his rights were infringed.

By 7 months ago

Blow to Agriculture CS as court dismissed Sh10 million compensation

10 years in jail for man who killed neighbour

The Nakuru High Court found Edwin Osiri, 35, guilty for the murder of Josphat Livoi on March 7, 2015, in Kaptembwo.

By 7 months ago

10 years in jail for man who killed neighbour

Court allows plea bargain deal in murder of four women in Nakuru

Justice Heston Nyaga gave the State up to February 9 to negotiate the deal and report back to him.

By 7 months ago

Court allows plea bargain deal in murder of four women in Nakuru

German in sexual assault case challenges criminal proceedings

Martin Baumgartner, 62, is facing 14 counts of defilement, indecent act and human trafficking, allegedly committed between 2006 and 2023 within Bahati sub-county.

By 7 months ago

German in sexual assault case challenges criminal proceedings

Man accused of beating, strangling son to death for helping neighbour

The court heard that the father had called his children into the house and started beating them while threatening to harm their limbs and put them in wheelchairs.

By 8 months ago

Man accused of beating, strangling son to death for helping neighbour

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