Work or be fired, Uasin Gishu Governor warns cabinet
Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has resorted to making impromptu visits to project sites as calls for the completion of signature programmes intensify.
By Peter Ochieng 1 month ago
Work or be fired, Uasin Gishu Governor warns cabinet
Governor urges residents to exercise caution to curb fire incidents
Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has urged residents to take preventive measures to avert fire incidents that have destroyed property in the last two months in the region.
By Peter Ochieng 1 month ago
Governor urges residents to exercise caution to curb fire incidents
Sudi, Kururia accuse Gachagua of sabotaging Ruto's agenda in Mt Kenya
President William Ruto addressing workers and farmers at Nzoia sugar company on August 28, 2023. [Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard]
By Peter Ochieng 1 month ago
Sudi, Kururia accuse Gachagua of sabotaging Ruto's agenda in Mt Kenya
Police arrest members of notorious gang
Police in Eldoret are holding four members of a suspected criminal gang linked to a series of robberies in recent weeks.
By Peter Ochieng 1 month ago
Police arrest members of notorious gang
Eldoret businessman alleges death threats from in-laws amid ongoing assault case
He alleged that he has been receiving constant threats over his life from a section of his in-laws after he disclosed sensitive information to the police about them.
By Peter Ochieng 2 months ago
Eldoret businessman alleges death threats from in-laws amid ongoing assault case
Thousands face eviction in Eldoret as state eyes more land for housing
At least 5,000 families living in various estates in Eldoret City are facing eviction as the government's affordable housing takes shape.
By Peter Ochieng 3 months ago
Thousands face eviction in Eldoret as state eyes more land for housing
Seasoned leader from Class One to college
For the last 16 years, Omondi has held student leadership positions. He has earned both love and hate from students and management alike.
By Peter Ochieng 5 months ago
Seasoned leader from Class One to college
Mobilize residents or face action, Uasin Gishu officials warn chiefs
Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Eddyson Nyale has asked chiefs to mobilize residents to attend future public meetings or face disciplinary action.
By Peter Ochieng 5 months ago
Mobilize residents or face action, Uasin Gishu officials warn chiefs
Former KCC staff threaten march to State House over unpaid dues
Former KCC employees have threatened a protest march to State House seeking President William Ruto's intervention over their unpaid terminal and Maziwa Sacco dues.
By Peter Ochieng 5 months ago
Former KCC staff threaten march to State House over unpaid dues
Governor Bii condemns rising crime rates in Eldoret
Governor Bii addressed the broader impact of motorcycle thefts, urging residents to refrain from buying old spare parts, which he noted as a major factor fueling the criminal activity.
By Peter Ochieng 7 months ago
Governor Bii condemns rising crime rates in Eldoret
Agency seeks to implement Sh120b water, sanitation projects
North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency plans to implement five legacy projects worth Sh120 billion in the next five years.
By Peter Ochieng 8 months ago
Agency seeks to implement Sh120b water, sanitation projects
Eldoret parents lose millions to rogue jobs agents in 'overseas jobs' deal
DCI has arrested 7 suspects as police say parents are paying between Sh300,000 and Sh1.3 million for their children abroad.
By Peter Ochieng 8 months ago
Eldoret parents lose millions to rogue jobs agents in 'overseas jobs' deal
Kanu kicks off recruitment drive in North Rift
Kanu officials have embarked on a membership registration drive across the North Rift to strengthen the former ruling party.
By Peter Ochieng 8 months ago
Kanu kicks off recruitment drive in North Rift
Farmers to benefit from Kaptagat forest conservation project
At least 28,000 farmers are expected to benefit from an empowerment project to conserve Kaptagat forest in Elgeyo Marakwet county.
By Peter Ochieng 8 months ago
Farmers to benefit from Kaptagat forest conservation project
Sudi forgives protesters who vandalized, looted his night club
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has said he has forgiven protesters who stormed and looted his nightclub during Gen Z demos on June 25, leading to the closure of the entertainment joint.
By Peter Ochieng 9 months ago
Sudi forgives protesters who vandalized, looted his night club
Clerics urge State to dialogue with youth, settle their grievances
Religious leaders in Uasin Gishu County have asked the government to listen to the youth, saying their concerns were genuine.
By Peter Ochieng and Martin Ndiema 9 months ago
Clerics urge State to dialogue with youth, settle their grievances
Workers threaten to strike after KRA freezes Moi University bank accounts
Moi University workers have threatened to down tools to protest the decision by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to freeze the institution's bank accounts.
By Peter Ochieng 9 months ago
Workers threaten to strike after KRA freezes Moi University bank accounts
Stakeholders partner to assist women adopt cleaner cooking technologies
Governor Jonathan Bii said there is a need for creativity and innovation towards addressing issues that help counter the impact of climate change.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Stakeholders partner to assist women adopt cleaner cooking technologies
Tame rampant graft in public sector, SDA professionals tells State
Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) professionals said corruption is negating gains made in building the economy.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Tame rampant graft in public sector, SDA professionals tells State
Police seize 560 bags of fertiliser in Eldoret
Kapseret Sub County Police Commander Sarah Chumo said the fertiliser was ferried from Mombasa to Lemok in Kapseret area where it was seized.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Police seize 560 bags of fertiliser in Eldoret
Fertiliser scandal probe to unearth truth, says CS
MPs warn that unless the matter is addressed with the seriousness it deserves, the country might be plunged into a food crisis next year.
By Antony Gitonga and Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Fertiliser scandal probe to unearth truth, says CS
Contractors petition CS over unfair road tenders
The contractors claimed road tenders worth millions of shillings were allegedly being awarded based on ethnic lines.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Contractors petition CS over unfair road tenders
Alarm as skilled nurses leave for better salaries, working terms abroad
Public health institutions in Uasin Gishu County have lost more than 120 nurses through resignations and mobility in pursuit of better opportunities abroad.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Alarm as skilled nurses leave for better salaries, working terms abroad
New bid to end drug abuse in Uasin Gishu
Uasin Gishu County in partnership with the National Government through NACADA has launched an action plan to fight substance abuse.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
New bid to end drug abuse in Uasin Gishu
Maendeleo ya Wanawake warns Jumwa against interference
MYWO leaders in North Rift have warned Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa against interference and instead asked her to work with officials.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Maendeleo ya Wanawake warns Jumwa against interference
Bishop calls for long term solution to banditry in North Rift
Bishop Kimengich expressed concern over the loss of lives and property through bandit attacks.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Bishop calls for long term solution to banditry in North Rift
Police arrest two suspects over murder of athlete
The two suspects were arrested in Trans Nzoia and Langas respectively, over the murder of Edward Kiplagat whose body was found in a car on Sunday morning in Kimumu.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Police arrest two suspects over murder of athlete
Police, county staff to inspect all bars ahead of festivities
Alcoholic Drinks Control Board has flagged bars they say are flouting regulations including admission of underage teenagers into their establishments.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Police, county staff to inspect all bars ahead of festivities
International events firm eyes agribusiness deals
An international events organiser in entrepreneurship has made an entry into the Kenyan market, targeting the agricultural sector. Saya Events International hosts agribusiness forums.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
International events firm eyes agribusiness deals
Karanga wins Manchester golf tourney in Eldoret
He broke Kopan Timbe's national record during the Karen Challenge three weeks ago.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Karanga wins Manchester golf tourney in Eldoret
Police officer kills husband in cold blood over domestic quarrel
A female police officer who shot her husband 12 times at their home in Eldoret has been arrested and is facing murder charges.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Police officer kills husband in cold blood over domestic quarrel
Self-help groups take up 15 billion trees goal
Self-help groups position themselves to gain economic value through conservation initiatives as target to plant 15 billion trees within a decade gains momentum.
By Peter Ochieng and Titus Too 1 year ago
Self-help groups take up 15 billion trees goal
State rolls out system to address skill gaps, youth unemployment
Through the programme, graduates would be largely exposed to practical knowledge - as opposed to theory - required to join the job market.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
State rolls out system to address skill gaps, youth unemployment
Church elder charged with killing 23-year-old son
The deceased is said to have stormed into his parent's bedroom where he rudely shook his father to wake him up as he lifted and pulled the bed away. A war of words ensued.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Church elder charged with killing 23-year-old son
Hospital opens new mother and baby wing to expand services
The hospital in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County has launched a new facility offering specialised in and out-patient medical services.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Hospital opens new mother and baby wing to expand services
KVDA sets aside Sh240 million for mango expansion
KVDA targets to raise 3 million mango seedlings that will be distributed to farmers.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
KVDA sets aside Sh240 million for mango expansion
Eldoret Polytechnic, Bajaj open center for motorcycle assembly
Programme was launched last Friday in partnership with Bajaj Group Auto Ltd of India. Centre will impart knowledge and skills to students and aid in job creation.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Eldoret Polytechnic, Bajaj open center for motorcycle assembly
Police pursue two women suspected of theft, conning M-Pesa agents
The suspects are believed to have acquired thousands of shillings through fraudulent means.
By Peter Ochieng and Vivika Kiplagat 1 year ago
Police pursue two women suspected of theft, conning M-Pesa agents
Team starts collecting testimonies for canonisation of Sister Ann
Team expected to interrogate Catholic faithful who claim to have witnessed Sister Ann's miracles.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Team starts collecting testimonies for canonisation of Sister Ann
Excitement as Catholic faithful prepare for Sister Ali's memorial
The process started several years ago, and it has taken time for the committee to gather information that may qualify Sister Ann Ali for canonisation.
By Peter Ochieng 1 year ago
Excitement as Catholic faithful prepare for Sister Ali's memorial
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