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Kiprono Kurgat

Leaders condemn police brutality in Angata Barrikoi, call for justice

South Rift leaders have condemned police brutality following the deaths of six people in Angata Barrikoi last Monday, asserting that the victims were merely exercising their democratic rights.

By Kiprono Kurgat 11 days ago

Leaders condemn police brutality in Angata Barrikoi, call for justice

Sugarcane plantation razed in Angata Barrikoi is suspected arson

Sugarcane plantation razed in Angata Barrikoi is suspected arson

By Kiprono Kurgat 14 days ago

Angata Barikoi: State defied court order not to evict families

Angata Barikoi: State defied court order not to evict families

By Kiprono Kurgat 17 days ago

MPs raise concerns over stalled stadium projects

MPs raise concerns over stalled stadium projects

By Kiprono Kurgat 18 days ago

Five killed, scores injured as police, land protestors clash in Trans Mara

Five people were killed and several others injured on Monday during violent clashes between residents and police at Angata Barrikoi/Moyoi in Trans Mara, Narok County.

By Kiprono Kurgat and George Sayagie 18 days ago

Five killed, scores injured as police, land protestors clash in Trans Mara

MPs raise alarm over mismanagement in public universities, tertiary institutions

The NA Committee on Public Investments on Governance and Education have raised an alarm over an alleged widespread mismanagement in public universities and tertiary institutions.

By Kiprono Kurgat 23 days ago

MPs raise alarm over mismanagement in public universities, tertiary institutions

Bomet man strangles wife in suspected love triangle

Imbwaga detailed that a quarrel erupted between the couple, during which the husband locked Beatrice in the house and subsequently strangled her to death.

By Kiprono Kurgat 25 days ago

Bomet man strangles wife in suspected love triangle

Ruto urges rivals to brace themselves for huge battle in 2027

President William Ruto has expressed confidence in earning another term in 2027 and challenged his opponents to prepare for a tough political contest.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Ruto urges rivals to brace themselves for huge battle in 2027

Ruto to attend burial of former Cabinet Minister Koech

The late former Cabinet Minister John Koech will be laid to rest on Tuesday at his rural home in Sitima, Kongasis Ward, Chepalungu Constituency.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Ruto to attend burial of former Cabinet Minister Koech

Wave of violence grips Bomet county as homicide rates surge

Recent surge in murders and violent assaults in Bomet County has raised alarm, with community leaders expressing concern

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Wave of violence grips Bomet county as homicide rates surge

Kipsang Koech: Political giant who never lost the common touch bows out

Former Cabinet minister served as Chepalungu MP for over two decades, beginning in 1979.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Kipsang Koech: Political giant who never lost the common touch bows out

Leaders mourn former Cabinet minister

Bomet County is mourning the death of former Cabinet Minister and Chepalungu MP John Koech. He died on Tuesday at a Nairobi hospital.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Leaders mourn former Cabinet minister

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

Inside plans to dethrone Nakuru and Bomet governors

Both seasoned and emerging politicians have been organising social events to lay the groundwork for their campaigns.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Inside plans to dethrone Nakuru and Bomet governors

Unions give ultimatum to Tenwek hospital to reinstate services

AGC Tenwek Mission Hospital in Bomet has five days to reinstate medical cover services for teachers, teachers' unions have warned.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 month ago

Unions give ultimatum to Tenwek hospital to reinstate services

Ntutu, Arati lead peace talks to end Trans Mara clashes

Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu and his Kisii counterpart, Simba Arati, called for peaceful coexistence between the two warring communities residing along the Trans Mara-Kisii border.

By Kiprono Kurgat 2 months ago

Ntutu, Arati lead peace talks to end Trans Mara clashes

Kuppet demands probe into mysterious death of Kaplong Boys principal

KUPPET demands investigation into death of Kaplong Boys High School Principal, Mike Yator, whose body was discovered in his house on Tuesday.

By Kiprono Kurgat 2 months ago

Kuppet demands probe into mysterious death of Kaplong Boys principal

Man jailed 150 years for killing his three children

A 40-year-old man who killed his three children has been sentenced to 150 years imprisonment by Bomet Law Courts.

By Kiprono Kurgat 2 months ago

Man jailed 150 years for killing his three children

School closed indefinitely after students stage walkout

Merigi High School in Bomet East Sub-county has been closed indefinitely after more than 500 students staged a walkout on Friday night.

By Kiprono Kurgat 4 months ago

School closed indefinitely after students stage walkout

Academic giants flop as sub county schools shine in Rift Valley

For the third year in a row, Langa Langa Mixed Day Secondary School, a sub county school in Nakuru produced impressive results.

By Daniel Chege and Kiprono Kurgat 4 months ago

Academic giants flop as sub county schools shine in Rift Valley

Governor Barchok lived last year under siege, now prays for peace

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has faced faced hostile residents during public events over alleged failure to deliver pre-election promises.

By Kiprono Kurgat 4 months ago

Governor Barchok lived last year under siege, now prays for peace

Two young men abducted in Bomet missing weeks on

Two youths from Bomet County who were allegedly abducted under unclear circumstances on December 5 last year are still missing.

By Kiprono Kurgat 4 months ago

Two young men abducted in Bomet missing weeks on

Ruto hints at a more inclusive government in the coming year

The President said political competition should not be allowed to block national interests. He said the country had made significant progress in the last one year on many fronts.

By Kiprono Kurgat and Julius Chepkwony 4 months ago

Ruto hints at a more inclusive government in the coming year

Traffic jams, deaths take merry out of Christmas in South Rift

The festive mood in South Rift region, was marred by the deaths of three people in Ndege Ndimu, Bahati Sub-County, after consuming illicit alcohol.

By Daniel Chege and Kiprono Kurgat 4 months ago

Traffic jams, deaths take merry out of Christmas in South Rift

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

State crackdowns on fraudulent tea weighing machines

Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh has warned weighing clerks at tea-buying centres against tampering with weighing scales.

By Kiprono Kurgat 6 months ago

State crackdowns on fraudulent tea weighing machines

Farmers call for Tea Act review to tame cartels

Tea farmers have called for a review of the Tea Act to address the challenges in the sector, which they claim have been engineered by cartels.

By Kiprono Kurgat 6 months ago

Farmers call for Tea Act review to tame cartels

Government on course to meet EU deforestation regulations

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Dr Andrew Karanja said the government has implemented measures to ensure they meet the deadline.

By Kiprono Kurgat 6 months ago

Government on course to meet EU deforestation regulations

Examination supervisors warned against aiding cheating

Officials overseeing this year's national examination in Trans Mara East Sub-county have been warned against abetting cheating ahead of the exams.

By Kiprono Kurgat 6 months ago

Examination supervisors warned against aiding cheating

Elders urge Narok leaders to end differences, unite

Ololmasani Council of Elders have called on elected leaders from Narok county to shun divisions and unite for the benefit of the community.

By Kiprono Kurgat 7 months ago

Elders urge Narok leaders to end differences, unite

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 7 months ago

Tea farmers receive additional Sh2 billion subsidised fertiliser

Jitters in Kericho as Governor Mutai's Senate date nears

The decision by 31 MCAs to impeach Dr Erick Mutai last week, has sparked myriad of reactions from residents and local leaders.

By Kiprono Kurgat 7 months ago

Jitters in Kericho as Governor Mutai's Senate date nears

MCAs who abstained from Mutai's ouster to face consequences

Kericho County Assembly Leader of Majority Philip Ronoh said he would initiate the process of having them removed from various departmental committees.

By Kiprono Kurgat 7 months ago

MCAs who abstained from Mutai's ouster to face consequences

Bizarre sexual claims blot on Governor Mutai's record

A day after Kericho MCAs adopted the motion to impeach Governor Erick Mutai, claims of indecency and unnatural sexual behaviour have surfaced

By Kiprono Kurgat 7 months ago

Bizarre sexual claims blot on Governor Mutai's record

Kericho farmers boycott tea picking over bonus row

Operations at Tegat/Toror tea factories in Kericho county have been paralysed after the farmers boycotted tea picking to demand bonus increment.

By Kiprono Kurgat 7 months ago

Kericho farmers boycott tea picking over bonus row

Kericho, Narok residents reject court's decision to abolish CDF

Residents say doing away with NGCDF would burden poor parents with school fees.

By Kiprono Kurgat 7 months ago

Kericho, Narok residents reject court's decision to abolish CDF

Tea farmers demand formula used to calculate bonus

A wave of protests has rocked some Kenya Tea Development Agency managed tea factories in Kericho and Bomet counties following a reduction in bonus.

By Kiprono Kurgat 7 months ago

Tea farmers demand formula used to calculate bonus

Governor Ntutu steps up bid to curb maternal, child mortality

Ntutu's administration has embarked on expansion of maternity units, expansion and equipping of a New Born Unit (NBU).

By Kiprono Kurgat 9 months ago

Governor Ntutu steps up bid to curb maternal, child mortality

Tea farmers to receive 97,000 metric tonnes of subsidy fertiliser

At least 650,000 smallholder tea farmers will receive 96,988 metric tonnes of subsidy fertiliser during the short rainy season projected to start in October.

By Kiprono Kurgat 9 months ago

Tea farmers to receive 97,000 metric tonnes of subsidy fertiliser

What awaits newly-elected KTDA directors

Expectations are high among tea farmers, who are looking to the new team to increase tea bonuses.

By Kiprono Kurgat 10 months ago

What awaits newly-elected KTDA directors

It's all systems go as tea farmers in 54 KTDA zones elect directors

The polls are expected to end wrangles between current and former directors who lost their positions in 2020 upon implementation of tea reforms.

By Kiprono Kurgat 10 months ago

It's all systems go as tea farmers in 54 KTDA zones elect directors

Kericho records drop in asthma cases

Dr Stanley Kemboi, who is charged of non-communicable diseases in the county, said the drop translates to 27.7 per cent.

By Kiprono Kurgat 11 months ago

Kericho records drop in asthma cases

Administrator raises concern over defilement cases in Kericho

Kericho County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo has raised concern over rising cases of sexual assault of children and women in the region.

By Kiprono Kurgat 11 months ago

Administrator raises concern over defilement cases in Kericho

Community protests Lipton Tea sale to Sri Lankan firm

A section of the Kipsigis clans in Kericho County has vowed not to honour the sale of Lipton Tea estates to Browns Investment PLC.

By Kiprono Kurgat 1 year ago

Community protests Lipton Tea sale to Sri Lankan firm

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