Farmers-led irrigation system that helps knit a community together

Faced with water shortage, residents of the semi-arid Kerio Valley in Elgeyo Marakwet devised an igneous way to draw water up the highlands.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Calm returns to Kerio Valley after weeks of clashes

Kerio Valley has been plagued by brutal and sporadic attacks over cattle rustling.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Caroline Kangogo’s autopsy rescheduled to Tuesday

Caroline Kangogo is accused of killing two men, including her colleague in Nakuru, before turning the gun on herself 10 days later.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Kangogo’s burial postponed after stand-off

Mark Kangogo, Caroline’s brother, accused the DCI of emotional and psychological stress following the sudden turn of events.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

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Mursik stands the test of time as tastes and how it’s made change

Elders caution that some people now adulterate the milk for quick cash, making it unfit for consumption.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Matiang'i peace caravan tours troubled Marakwet

Over the weekend, five people were killed including a university student, and over 300 animals were stolen at Kaben location in Marakwet East.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Mixed feelings as South Sudan marks 10th Independence Day

Despite their pride in self rule, refugees not ready to go back home citing lack of basic freedoms and continuing conflict.

By Fred Kibor and Mike Ekutan 4 years ago

Five people killed in cattle raids and land feuds in Kerio Valley

In the past week, at least five people have been killed and an unknown number of animals stolen.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

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Governor seat hopefuls in Rift Valley banking on clans, parties to succeed

Voters in Narok, Kericho, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Turkana and Samburu counties will be going to the ballot to replace governors.

By Steve Mkawale and Fred Kibor 4 years ago

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When scenic valleys become rolling graveyards

Thousands of families have invaded the steep hills, destroying natural habitat with reckless abandon blatantly disregarding warnings by NEMA.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

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Why they kill and torch houses to avenge death, settle other scores

The more than 50 families from Kisimai village, Marakwet East whose homes were last month razed, are suffering at Marichor dispensary’s maternity hall

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Man kills wife, dies by suicide in Uasin Gishu

Residents of Kolonget village, Uasin Gishu County, yesterday woke up to shocking news of a man who hacked his wife to death before committing suicide.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Athletics Kenya officials inspect state of Kipchoge Keino Stadia

Track and field athletes hoping to participate in the Tokyo Olympic Games will know the national trials venue on...

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Wilson Sossion's woes in KNUT deepens

Court dismissed Sossion’s attempt to save his position as a teacher after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) deregistered him.

By Fred Kibor and Niko Tanui 4 years ago

KCSE candidate explodes with rage after ‘mwakenya’ snatched

Also arrested alongside the students, were the school’s principal, exam supervisor and invigilators.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Keiyo North OCPD Moses Kanyi dead

Kanyi died on Wednesday at an Eldoret Hospital after developing breathing problems.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Elgeyo Marakwet County shuts down over Covid-19 spread

Citing a surge in the spread of Covid-19, Elgeyo Marakwet County Govt closes its offices, advises public to seek services using other channels of com

By Betty Njeru and Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Newly tarmacked road poses grave danger to commuters

15-kilometre hilly section considered a death trap due to numerous sharp bends.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

MCAs in trouble over BBI No vote

Last week, Elgeyo Marakwet county assembly shot down the Bill, popularly known as the BBI Bill.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Easy win for Jubilee in Huruma ward by-election

UDA did not field a candidate in the by-election after DP Ruto endorsed Ng'endo

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Elgeyo Marakwet Deputy Governor Wesley Rotich released on Sh50,000 bail

Rotich was charged with two counts of obtaining goods by false pretense and issuing a bad cheque worth Sh351,000.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

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DP William Ruto ‘to stay in kitchen’ despite calls to quit

The DP is concerned that there are plans by some operatives to push him and his allies out of government

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Leaders tear into Sang over projects

The leaders took on Sang and asked residents not to re-elect him in 2022.

By Titus Too and Fred Kibor 4 years ago

EPRA defends fuel prices hike

EPRA said the increase was necessitated by the relaxation of the Covid-19 containment measures, as economies globally were restarted.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Regulator defends February-March Fuel prices

There are consultations within the Ministry of Petroleum and the regulator on how to stabilize the pump prices going forward.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Elegeyo Marakwet to get Sh9m eye unit at hospital

Operation Eyesight Kenya will fund the first phase, which will host an outpatient unit while the county will construct an inpatient section

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Agony as cypress trees worth millions dry from aphid attack

Fast spreading disease threatening to shatter multi-million shilling investment

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Teachers beat, injure student in Eldoret for dancing inschool

Teachers say the students were punished for stripping and twerking in class

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Race for Mandago seat hots up as 2022 nears

One of the candidates is Zedekiah Bundotich Kiprop, alias Buzeki, who in 2017 gave Mandago a run for his money

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Rift MPs: Ruto will use UDA to contest for presidency in 2022

They say the newly launched party will be home to the hustler nation and asked the DP to join them

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Chaos mar Huruma Jubilee nominations

The seat fell vacant following the death of MCA Peter Kiiru who succumbed to Covid-19 in October last year.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Herders trained on diversity and climate change resilience

Turkana County is training herders to help them improve their livelihoods.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Family to enjoy Christmas for the first time in nine years

The family has been living in abject poverty, in a makeshift structure under a tree as their home at Sitat village.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Woman arrested after roommate found dead in rented apartment

The suspect was detained at Ruiru Police Station yesterday when she went to report the death of her roommate.

By Kamore Maina and Fred Kibor 4 years ago

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Grade Four boy now caring for siblings, ailing mother

Their father disappeared and their mother has been diagnosed with mild stroke and depression.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

PS targets to boost two water towers

Master plan for Cherangany and Elgeyo Hills water towers to check landslides.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

UN, Turkana County build Sh245m one-stop center at Kakuma

Move to enhance socio-economic environment and opportunities for refugees and locals.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

UK launches Sh7.9b project to turn Iten into a metropolis

British High Commissioner Jane Marriot, while launching the plan on Friday, said her government had committed Sh400 million to revamp the town.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

You won’t regret supporting BBI: Gideon to youths

The Baringo Senator has described the initiative a game-changer in addressing Kenya’s challenges.

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago

Residents’ agony as water cartels divert commodity

Ironically, Kalokol famed as a fishing point, is a stone throw away from the world's largest desert lake - Lake Turkana

By Fred Kibor 4 years ago