Fluorosis poses a challenge to oral health in Nakuru

Fluorosis is affecting residents of Nakuru, with prolonged exposure to high fluoride levels damaging teeth and hindering bone development.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 15 days ago

A formidable voice of change

Rongai Leakwara from the Ilchamus community was honoured at Nakuru during World International Women’s Day for her courageous advocacy and leadership in promoting justice for women.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 15 days ago

Vegetable dispute turns fatal: one dead, another jailed after family row

On November 1, 2024, Eunice Wangare was in her parents' home in Laikipia, cooking vegetables in the kitchen with her two children and sisters.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 17 days ago

Two arrested for repackaging, selling government-subsidised fertiliser

The fertilizer is part of a government subsidy programme intended to support farmers by selling the product at Sh2, 500 per sack.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 27 days ago

Hope as calm returns to North Rift

Renewed security operations and community efforts are bringing cautious hope to Kenya’s North Rift after decades of deadly bandit attacks that displaced communities and devastated livelihoods.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 28 days ago

Teacher transferred amid harassment, victimisation claims

A Nakuru teacher has been transferred after alleging harassment and victimisation by the head teacher at her school, raising concerns about workplace treatment in the profession.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 28 days ago

Diver's body yet to be retrieved from Chebloch gorge in Baringo

The diver Rodger Kiplimo, 25, was swept away after making a daring dive into the swollen gorge following the ongoing rains in the country.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 30 days ago

Telemedicine saving lives in Baringo County one child at a time

Caroline Jebiwott used to travel kilometres seeking health care services until she heard of the telemedicine programme at Chemolingot Sub-county Hospital and decided to give it a shot.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Police Officer claims fatal shooting of suspect was accidental

A Nakuru police officer charged with killing a suspect found with 11 rolls of bhang eight years ago claims the shooting was accidental.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Police deployed as Nakuru gangs attack motorists and passengers

The gang, allegedly armed, has been terrorising motorists and pedestrians, robbing them of goods and blocking roads.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

ICJ urges state to abolish death penalty

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has called on the Kenyan government to abolish the death penalty through legislative reforms.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

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From forced marriage to a rebellious faithful, inside Maimuna's advocacy for justice

Mwinyi Maimuna, who escaped early marriage, continues to champion justice and speak out against societal wrongs despite facing stigma and personal struggles.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Man denies possessing ethanol as residents protest in court

A man has denied being in possession of ethanol in Eldama Ravine, as agitated residents demonstrated within the court premises over the high consumption of alcohol in the area.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Malnutrition remains a challenge among children under five in Baringo

Malnutrition continued to pose a threat to the growth of children in Baringo County.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Man found killed within Kabarnet town

Detectives in Baringo are investigating the murder of an unidentified man in Kabarnet town.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Man jailed 20 years for murder freed after appeal

The court of appeal in Nakuru has acquitted a man serving a 20-year sentence for the murder of a Samburu businessman six years ago, citing improper identification procedures.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

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Spirit of Kenyaism: TikTokers save Nakuru woman's hotel from collapse

Kenyans on social media platforms across the country and beyond rallied behind her, and, in the blink of an eye, her world changed.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

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Life sentence stands for woman who killed five-year-old sister over Sh10

Following the murder, Wambui was arrested and charged at the High Court in Nakuru. She was sentenced to life imprisonment.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Pastor' jailed 10 years for killing his wife

Stephen Nderitu, 70, has been jailed for 10 years for the murder of his wife on the eve of Valentine's Day, two years ago.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Suspect in Sh1.2m heroin seizure freed on bond

A man charged with trafficking heroin worth Sh1.19 million has been released on a Sh100,000 bond.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

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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 Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months 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 Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

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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 Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

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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 Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

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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 Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

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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 Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months 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 Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months 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 Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

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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 Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months 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 Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

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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 Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months 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 Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

The return of Nakuru gang violence

Two people were killed in Nakuru.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months 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 Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months 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 Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

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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 Yvonne Chepkwony 4 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 Yvonne Chepkwony 5 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 Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago

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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 Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago

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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 Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago