Drama in court as prime suspect in athlete Agnes Tirop's killing jumps bail

Rotich, who is accused of killing Tirop in October 2021, has missed four consecutive court sessions after he was granted bail eight months ago.

By Lynn Kolongei 10 days ago

Duale suspends all licenses, import clearances for nicotine products

Health CS Duale suspends all existing licences and import clearances for nicotine products; directs previously licensed entities to reapply within 21 days upon compliance.

By Lynn Kolongei 22 days ago

73 schools in Kerio Valley shut down following priest's killing

54 Primary Schools and 19 Secondary Schools in the volatile Kerio Valley have been shut down following increasing cases of insecurity in the region and the killing of Fr Alois Bett.

By Lynn Kolongei 30 days ago

14 years later, Mzee Chelimo walks free after conviction for defiling 4-year-old

For over a decade, he languished in prison, a place he describes as "a slow death." In that time, he lost not only his freedom, but also his eyesight.

By Lynn Kolongei 1 month ago

Mishra: I'm ready to face the law if guilty

Mediheal Group of Hospitals founder, Swarup Mishra says he is ready to face the law if found guilty of organ trafficking allegations.

By Ronald Kipruto and Lynn Kolongei 1 month ago

NLC ordered to pay Prof Ojienda's law firm Sh9m legal fees

The NLC will also pay Prof Ojienda's law firm 14 percent interest accrued per year until the period when it completes paying the firm its dues.

By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago

Court told lawyer used beer bottle to kill fellow advocate

The High Court in Eldoret has been told how an Eldoret-based lawyer used a glass of a beer bottle to stab his colleague in the neck, leading to his death during a house party.

By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago

Athlete Agnes Tirop murder: Court directs DCI to arrest Ibrahim Rotich

Justice Robert Wananda, who is presiding over the matter, criticised the police for laxity, noting that they had failed to arrest Rotich since the warrant was issued on 18 March.

By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago

Moi University plans redundancy amid financial crisis, declining student numbers

The redundancy notice comes just three weeks after the university dismissed 324 non-teaching staff workers who had been employed on a contract basis.

By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago

Relief for Uasin Gishu residents as court halts ELDOWAS new water tariff

Residents of Uasin Gishu can breathe a sigh of relief after the Environment and Land Court in Eldoret issued a temporary injunction halting the implementation of new water tariffs.

By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago

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KDF officer recounts parents' toxic marriage in mother's murder trial

A 23-year-old Kenya Defence Force (KDF) Officer revealed to the High Court in Eldoret about his parents' toxic marriage that ended up in his mother's murder, allegedly by his father.

By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago

New twist in Sh100m land case as Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, others reject evidence

Justice Nyakundi's action came after the defendants in the case led by Kipchoge objected to her move to produce additional documents against them.

By Lynn Kolongei 2 months ago

Court issues arrest warrant against suspect in Agnes Tirop's murder

The High Court in Eldoret has issued a warrant of arrest against Ibrahim Rotich, the key suspect in the murder of athlete Agnes Tirop after he failed for the second time to appear in court.

By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago

Police officer jailed 30 years for fatally shooting wife

A police constable who sprayed 11 bullets on his wife, killing her on the spot in the presence of their minor son has been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment.

By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago

Sudi drops case against 16 youths who looted Timba XO club

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has withdrawn a criminal case against 16 youths charged with stealing and destroying property valued at more than sh150 million at his Timba Xo club in Eldoret.

By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago

25-year-old woman to serve 35 years in jail for husband's murder

The judge appealed to couples in toxic relationships in their marriage to be bold enough and move out for the sake of peace and harmony.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Moi University top officials sent on leave as new team takes over

Council chairman Noah Midamba says Vice Chancellor Isaac Kosgey, along with deputy vice-chancellors sent on leave. Prof Kiplagat Kotut from Embu University has been appointed as acting VC.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Irate mob disrupt Kebs attempt to destroy toxic rice

A total of 546 bags of contraband rice impounded at a store in Eldoret town had failed the aflatoxin test. The angry youth wanted the rice distributed to them.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Man drags Gladys Boss into protracted land case

National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei has been dragged into a long-standing court case pitting two families over ownership of Sh100 million prime land in Uasin Gishu County.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

Housing firm loses bid to control late prominent farmer's estate

The High Court in Eldoret has dismissed an application by a housing company to control part of the late farmer Malakwen arap Sisiwa's multi-billion-shilling estate.

By Lynn Kolongei 5 months ago

Policewoman sentenced to 35 years for shooting husband to death

A police woman has been sentenced to 35 years in jail for killing her husband.

By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago

Chiloba murder: All you need to know about Jacktone Odhiambo's trial

The High Court in Eldoret has sentenced Jackton Odhiambo, who was found guilty of the murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba to 50 years imprisonment.

By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago

Three children die as inferno razes house

Three children died after fire broke out in their house on Wednesday at Njambini in Yamumbi, Uasin Gishu county.

By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago

Court finds photographer guilty of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba murder

Jackton Odhiambo found guilty in the murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiptoo, alias Chiloba, Eldoret High Court Judge Reuben Nyakundi schedules sentencing for Dec.16

By Lynn Kolongei 6 months ago

Kibor's children dispute widow's report on Will in succession row

Two reports on the validity of a purported Will detailing how the tycoon's Sh16b estate is to be distributed with DCI saying it was forged.

By Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago

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Suspected Moi's bridge serial killer confesses to murdering minor

Suspected serial killer Evans Juma Wanjala who is accused of killing five minors in Moi's Bridge, Uasin Gishu County has confessed to murdering a 10-year old girl.

By Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago

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Puzzle of missing CCTV footage at DCI in lawyer's murder case

CCTV footage that forms crucial evidence in the trial of an Eldoret lawyer accused of killing his colleague in 2019 is missing.

By Lynn Kolongei 7 months ago

Court grants ex-marathoner divorce terming union irretrievable

Eldoret Law Courts has accepted a former international marathoner's quest to divorce her estranged husband.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

Courts orders IEBC to gazette Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor nominee

The High Court in Eldoret has ordered the IEBC to issue a gazette notice on the nomination of Evans Kipruto Kapkea as Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor within seven days

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

Woman sues estranged husband over sale of Sh25 million property

A woman has sued her estranged husband for allegedly selling Sh25 million matrimonial property without her consent.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

Moi University closed indefinitely following lecturers' strike, students' unrest

Learning has been suspended indefinitely in Moi University campuses across the country following a lecturers' strike that has lasted for more than one month and subsequent students' unrest.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

Three ex-county officials charged with theft of Sh296m bursary funds

Three former West Pokot county government officials accused of alleged theft of Sh296 million bursary funds have denied 27 counts of corruption-related charges at Eldoret Law Courts.

By Lynn Kolongei 8 months ago

Suspects linked to Oscar Sudi's club looting freed on police bond

Eldoret High Court Judge Reuben Nyakundi agreed to review the bond terms of the youths and directed that they each be released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 without security.

By Lynn Kolongei 9 months ago

Suspects in Sudi's club looting challenge bond terms

The suspects, who could not raise the Sh300,000 bond and alternative Sh200,000 cash bail imposed on them by the law court want the terms reviewed.

By Lynn Kolongei 9 months ago

NCPB will not increase maize price, PS says

The government will buy 90kg bag of maize at Sh4,000 this harvest season, Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono has said.

By Lynn Kolongei 9 months ago

Assembly to vet Uasin Gishu deputy governor nominee

Uasin Gishu county assembly is set to vet Deputy Governor nominee Evans Kipruto Kapkea Wednesday.

By Lynn Kolongei 9 months ago

Moi University dons paralyse activities over pay arrears

Chairperson of University Academic Staff Union (UASU), Moi University branch, Dr Richard Okero said the teaching staff have not been paid salaries for two months.

By Lynn Kolongei 9 months ago

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Ruto allies claim Gachagua isolating Mt Kenya

Leaders claim there is a scheme by DP Gachagua and a section of politicians to cause a rift in Kenya Kwanza to weaken Ruto's political influence in the region.

By Lynn Kolongei 9 months ago

Uasin Gishu residents claim deputy governor quit out of frustration

A day after John Barorot resigned as Uasin Gishu deputy governor, a section of the residents has claimed that he quit because of frustration.

By Lynn Kolongei 10 months ago

Questions as Barorot resigns from deputy governor position

All indications had pointed to a frosty relationship between Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii and his deputy John Barorot.

By Lynn Kolongei 10 months ago