13 killed, 11 injured after lorry rams into two vehicles
13 people killed, 11 others injured in a road accident involving three vehicles at Cheptangulgei on the Kaplong-Kericho highway, Bomet traffic commandant Namasaka says.
By Kiprono Kurgat and Nikko Tanui 1 month ago
13 killed, 11 injured after lorry rams into two vehicles
Two men imprisoned for sodomising minor, infecting him with HIV
Two men have been sentenced to 30 years in prison each for repeatedly sodomising a minor and infecting him with HIV.
By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago
Two men imprisoned for sodomising minor, infecting him with HIV
Storm over leasing of county dredging machine to tea firm
A row has erupted over leasing of the Uasin Gishu county dredging machine to a private tea firm in Kericho County.at a cost of Sh2.8 million
By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago
Storm over leasing of county dredging machine to tea firm
Teen hospitalised after eating raw snake
A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life at Litein Mission Hospital in Kericho County after eating a raw snake.
By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago
Teen hospitalised after eating raw snake
Kericho county employs 556 health workers on permanent terms
More than 500 health workers in Kericho County, who have been on contract for ten years, have been employed on permanent and pensionable terms.
By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago
Kericho county employs 556 health workers on permanent terms
County suspends two nurses at Kericho County Referral Hospital
Two nurses who allegedly facilitated the deployment of three nurse imposters at the Kericho County Referral Hospital have been suspended.
By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago
County suspends two nurses at Kericho County Referral Hospital
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Multinational tea firms hit by land invasions and leaf thefts
Some local leaders attribute the spate to unresolved grievances over land ownership. Others link the increasing tea theft incidents to mechanised tea harvesting.
By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago
Multinational tea firms hit by land invasions and leaf thefts
60 students hospitalized in suspected case of food poisoning
The students fell ill after eating a maize and beans meal, commonly known as Githeri.
By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago
60 students hospitalized in suspected case of food poisoning
Molo 'President' was slashed and hacked to death
A post-mortem on the body of Richard Otieno, a Molo-based activist popularly known as 'Molo President', has revealed that he succumbed to severe head injuries caused by a sharp object.
By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago
Molo 'President' was slashed and hacked to death
Senator Cheruiyot, MP call for disbandment of NCIC
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and Ainamoi MP Benjamin Langat have demanded the resignation of NCIC Chairman Samuel Kobia, citing alleged complacency in addressing hate speech.
By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago
Senator Cheruiyot, MP call for disbandment of NCIC
163 persons taken ill after consuming 'poisonous milk' in Kericho
At least 163 people, including children have been hospitalised after allegedly drinking poisonous milk (Mursik) in the Lel Sotet, Masaita, and Kabianga areas of Kipkelion East, Kericho County.
By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago
163 persons taken ill after consuming 'poisonous milk' in Kericho
Four dead, several injured in Kericho bus crash
Three people killed, and 10 others injured in a road accident at the Kapcheplanga area on the Londiani-Muhoroni road, OCPD Agnes Kunga confirms.
By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago
Four dead, several injured in Kericho bus crash
Mothers excel in KCSE thanks to "second chance programme"
Mothers defied odds to emerge among the top achievers in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.
By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago
Mothers excel in KCSE thanks to "second chance programme"
Governor Mutai fires six CECs, reassigns two others
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai reassigns two CECs, sacks six others; forwads names of replacement nominees to County Assembly for vetting and approval.
By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago
Governor Mutai fires six CECs, reassigns two others
Ruto vows to continue church donations
President William Ruto has said his church donations are not politically motivated.
By Nikko Tanui and Kiprono Kurgat 5 months ago
Ruto vows to continue church donations
Kericho county assembly leadership wrangles persist
Kericho County Assembly wrangles have intensified after a section of ward representatives ganged up against Speaker Patrick Mutai over his leadership style.
By Nikko Tanui 5 months ago
Kericho county assembly leadership wrangles persist
Kuppet rejects proposal to retain JSS in primary schools
Kuppet has rejected the proposed amendments that would integrate Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) within the primary school framework as 'comprehensive schools.'
By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago
Kuppet rejects proposal to retain JSS in primary schools
DCI investigating cult -like activities in Kericho church
Three pupils were allegedly possessed after receiving various items, including necklaces and key holders, from the church.
By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago
DCI investigating cult -like activities in Kericho church
Kericho governor calls for reconciliation after failed impeachment
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has called for reconciliation with Members of the County Assembly after the Senate saved him from impeachment.
By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago
Kericho governor calls for reconciliation after failed impeachment
Police probe death of student during football match in Kericho
Police in Kericho have launched investigations into the death of a student who collapsed and died during an inter-class football competition at school.
By Nikko Tanui 6 months ago
Police probe death of student during football match in Kericho
Tea farmers receive additional Sh2 billion subsidised fertiliser
The government has released an additional Sh2 billion for 96,988 metric tonnes of subsidized fertiliser for tea farmers in the 2024/2025 Financial Year.
By Nikko Tanui and Kiprono Kurgat 6 months ago
Tea farmers receive additional Sh2 billion subsidised fertiliser
Your time is up, Boss tells Gachagua ahead of impeachment hearing
Twenty Women Representatives allied to President William Ruto have dismissed Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's plea for forgiveness and vowed to vote for his impeachment
By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago
Your time is up, Boss tells Gachagua ahead of impeachment hearing
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai impeached
Mutai's fate was sealed after the 31 Members of the County Assembly who debated his ouster motion unanimously voted in support.
By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai impeached
Kericho Ward Reps boycott Governor Mutai's impeachment debate
Some 16 Members of the Kericho County Assembly (MCAs) on Wednesday boycotted the impeachment debate against Kericho Governor Erick Mutai.
By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago
Kericho Ward Reps boycott Governor Mutai's impeachment debate
Board urges farmers to focus on tea quality to boost earnings
Tea Board of Kenya has said farmers should focus more on quality rather than quantity to enjoy higher bonuses
By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago
Board urges farmers to focus on tea quality to boost earnings
Governor wants local youth hired in housing project
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has directed the contractor of an affordable housing project to give priority to local youth when hiring.
By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago
Governor wants local youth hired in housing project
Kericho governor directs contractor to hire locals in housing project
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has directed the contractor of Affordable Housing project in Majengo to hire local skilled youths.
By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago
Kericho governor directs contractor to hire locals in housing project
Duale challenges Ruto allies to respect presidency as Gachagua hits back
Duale on Friday said it is unfortunate that some of the top politicians within the Kenya Kwanza administration have resorted to disrespecting and undermining President William Ruto.
By Nikko Tanui and Amos Kiarie 7 months ago
Duale challenges Ruto allies to respect presidency as Gachagua hits back
Why smallholder tea farmers want autonomy from parent factories
Farmers say satellite factories have grown sufficiently and need autonomy to operate more efficiently.
By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago
Why smallholder tea farmers want autonomy from parent factories
Kericho County banks on drones for delivery of medical supplies
Governor Erick Mutai said the drones will deliver essential drugs, vaccines, blood, and other critical medical supplies to remote hospitals and in emergency situations.
By Nikko Tanui 7 months ago
Kericho County banks on drones for delivery of medical supplies
Nine killed in Kericho road crash
Nine people killed in a road accident at Koguta on Londiani junction-Muhoroni road after a matatu they were travelling in collided with a lorry, Kericho County Commander Geoffrey Mayek confirms.
By Nikko Tanui 8 months ago
Nine killed in Kericho road crash
Former minister Bett hospitalised following road accident in Kericho
Bett sustained a serious deep cut on his face following the accident.
By Nikko Tanui 8 months ago
Former minister Bett hospitalised following road accident in Kericho
Governor Mutai appoints former MP Rop as finance CEC
Former Kipkelion West MP Jackson Rop has been appointed the new Kericho County Executive Committee Member of Finance.
By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago
Governor Mutai appoints former MP Rop as finance CEC
Women in tea sector: KTDA polls reveal gender gap in leadership
Only 19 women were elected out of 324 directorship positions across the country. Despite their key roles in farm production, many do not get the chance in factory management.
By Boniface Gikandi and Nikko Tanui 9 months ago
Women in tea sector: KTDA polls reveal gender gap in leadership
Two children found buried in shallow grave in Bureti
The bodies of the siblings - boy and girl- were discovered wrapped in a red blanket in a one-metre-deep grave.
By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago
Two children found buried in shallow grave in Bureti
Gen Z, goons clash in Kakamega and Kericho
In Kakamega, individuals armed with rungus and wearing masks assembled along Kenyatta Avenue. At least a dozen protesters were injured while traders were left counting losses.
By Nikko Tanui and Mary Imenza 9 months ago
Gen Z, goons clash in Kakamega and Kericho
Court suspends swearing-in of John Chebochok as tea factory director
The High Court in Kericho has suspended the swearing-in of John Chebochok as Toror/Tegat Tea Factory Limited Director.
By Julius Chepkwony and Nikko Tanui 9 months ago
Court suspends swearing-in of John Chebochok as tea factory director
Kericho County Sec Wesley Bor resigns amid impeachment motion
Kericho County Secretary Wesley Bor has tendered his resignation just three days after the County Assembly approved a motion to impeach him.
By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago
Kericho County Sec Wesley Bor resigns amid impeachment motion
CJ Koome to appoint bench to hear appeal on sale of Lipton, James Finlay
Chief Justice Martha Koome has said she will constitute a three-judge bench to hear and determine an appeal seeking to stop the sale of Lipton and James Finlay Tea companies to a foreign investor.
By Nikko Tanui 9 months ago
CJ Koome to appoint bench to hear appeal on sale of Lipton, James Finlay
40 Kericho MCAs approve motion to impeach county secretary
Kericho County Assembly has approved an impeachment motion against County Secretary Wesley Bor.
By Nikko Tanui 10 months ago
40 Kericho MCAs approve motion to impeach county secretary
Last year's Mai Mahiu tragedy was preventable
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