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Where miners have searched for gold for years, yet poverty and death continue to haunt them
If holding large gold deposits were the measure of wealth, residents would be driving flashy cars, living in grand homes, and oozing affluence.
By Peter Kipkemoi 1 month ago
Where miners have searched for gold for years, yet poverty and death continue to haunt them
Three injured as rival supporters clash as Emurua Dikirr heads to polls
Skirmishes broke out for a few minutes at the close of the official campaign period in Dikirr town on Tuesday evening..
By Peter Kipkemoi 3 months ago
Three injured as rival supporters clash as Emurua Dikirr heads to polls
Security beefed up as residents vote today in Emurua Dikirr by-election
Security has been heightened in Emurua Dikirr as residents vote in a by-election following the death of MP Johana Ngeno, with authorities warning against violence and electoral disruption.
By Peter Kipkemoi 3 months ago
Security beefed up as residents vote today in Emurua Dikirr by-election
All eyes on IEBC as campaigns close ahead of Emurua Dikirr by-election
Campaigns for Emurua Dikirr by-election - characterised by tension and fierce political rivalry between UDA and DCP - concluded on Tuesday, 48 hours before polls open on Thursday.
By Peter Kipkemoi 3 months ago
All eyes on IEBC as campaigns close ahead of Emurua Dikirr by-election
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It is night campaigns in Emurua Dikirr as women take leading role
Residents of Emurua Dikirr continue the tradition of overnight political rallies despite electoral laws limiting campaign hours.
By Peter Kipkemoi 3 months ago
It is night campaigns in Emurua Dikirr as women take leading role
Ilmotiok residents protest over collapsed bridge
Hundreds of residents from Ilmotiok Ward in Narok West Constituency staged a peaceful demonstration, demanding that the national government urgently repair Sigowet bridge.
By Peter Kipkemoi 4 months ago
Ilmotiok residents protest over collapsed bridge
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Inside William Ruto's war on oil cartels
President William Ruto has declared a crackdown on oil cartels, warning public officials against exploiting the Middle East crisis for profit.
By Peter Kipkemoi 4 months ago
Inside William Ruto's war on oil cartels
Families plead with State to bring back their sons fighting in Russia-Ukraine war
Families in Kilgoris Constituency say 15 young men lured to the war front. Desperate relatives are asking for help to bring bodies and trace missing men.
By Peter Kipkemoi 5 months ago
Families plead with State to bring back their sons fighting in Russia-Ukraine war
MP Johana Ng'eno to be buried on Friday
The late Johana Ng'eno, Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, who died in a helicopter crash last weekend in Nandi County, will be buried on Friday, March 6th
By Peter Kipkemoi 6 months ago
MP Johana Ng'eno to be buried on Friday
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President visits Ng'eno's Karen home, condoles with his family
President Ruto described the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno as a "progressive and devoted servant of the people" who worked tirelessly for his constituents.
By Peter Kipkemoi 6 months ago
President visits Ng'eno's Karen home, condoles with his family
Family of KDF recruit wants sibling picked after mysterious son's death
KDF, in a statement issued last Frida,y stated that the recruits developed medical complications while participating in a routine endurance exercise.
By Peter Kipkemoi 6 months ago
Family of KDF recruit wants sibling picked after mysterious son's death
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One Month on, Transmara clashes leave trail of destruction and displacement
It has been a month since communal clashes erupted between the Kipsigis and Siria communities in Transmara South, yet residents continue to grapple with the devastating aftermath.
By Peter Kipkemoi 8 months ago
One Month on, Transmara clashes leave trail of destruction and displacement
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From guns to flames and deaths, why Trans Mara is bleeding
Following clashes that have rocked the area, families fled under cover of darkness, clutching children and livestock as gunfire echoed and flames consumed their homes.
By Peter Kipkemoi 8 months ago
From guns to flames and deaths, why Trans Mara is bleeding