Baringo finally gets its first university

Baringo County has finally gotten its first university after the Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Ogamba, gazetted Kabarnet University College.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 days ago

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Cancer took my health, heartbreak everything else: Leah Wanjiru's silent battle

Papillary thyroid cancer has turned Wanjiru's life upside down. Once steady, her footing is now uncertain, her days filled with pills - and prayers.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 days ago

Convict gets additional 30 years for theft and murder while in prison

A robbery with violence convict has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for robbing a supermarket and killing a watchman.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 9 days ago

Family sues IG over a missing businessman in Baringo

The family has sued the IG, the Attorney General, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to produce Aperit Rengit, who has been missing since Monday.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 10 days ago

Reform prisons through decongestion, State told

The graduation of 23 male inmates as paralegals in the Nakuru Men's Prison has renewed calls for decongestion in prisons.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 10 days ago

Insecurity rises as armed robbers reign terror in Nakuru

County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara confirmed that gangs targeting M-Pesa shops have been operating in Nakuru.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 23 days ago

Man killed, woman injured in shop robbery

Residents are blaming the police for their slow response and claim the incident was the third in less than a week.

By Yvonne Chepkwony and Ann Njoroge 23 days ago

Court dismisses insurance firm's appeal over Sh50 million claim

The Court of Appeal has dismissed Monarch Insurance's bid to stop a Sh50 million compensation claim by two Nakuru businessmen.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 25 days ago

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Fire Murkomen: 5,000 security personnel yet North Rift remains a criminal playground

Banditry escalates as government's security operation Maliza Uhalifu fails to curb violence in North Rift.

By Julius Chepkwony and Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Murkomen accuses politicians of funding insecurity in North Rift, North Eastern

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has accused politicians of funding and enriching themselves in North Rift and North Eastern through insecurity in the regions.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Baringo County Board skips assembly summons over staff recruitment

Baringo County Public Service Board led by Joseph Korir failed to honour summons by the Baringo County Assembly to shed light on the alleged illegal recruitment of staff.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Irate Mogotio residents demand justice for a slain driver

Residents of Mogotio in Baringo County are demanding justice for a driver who was killed in a banditry attack along the Marigat-Loruk road on Monday.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

'She was my pillar': Husband mourns wife's death after delayed C-Section

Wairimu was 42 weeks pregnant and doctors recommended that she undergoes C-Section. Her husband believes his wife died due to negligence by the Level V hospital.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Activist sues Nakuru County Secretary over irregular appointment

A Nakuru human rights activist has sued Nakuru County Secretary Samwel Mwaura for allegedly unlawfully deploying an unqualified officer in the office of the Director of Land and Planning.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Farmer sues IG after police seize five cows

A farmer has sued the Inspector General of Police, seeking compensation and the release of his five cows that were seized by officers from the Anti-Stock Theft Unit.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Suspects seek removal of family's lawyer in slain Molo activist case

Five suspects in the murder of Molo human rights activist Richard Otieno want the family lawyer out of the case.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Kenya Railways MD agrees to pay woman in Sh45m compensation suit

The Kenya Railways Corporation managing director has consented to pay Sh10 million quarterly in Sh45 million compensation to a Nakuru businesswoman.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Chief Registrar of Judiciary risks 6-month jail for ignoring Sh3m court award

James Nguru received a Sh3 million award in 2021 for personal injuries he sustained at work, but the Judiciary failed to pay him.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Court finds Kenya Railways MD guilty of contempt in Sh45m compensation case

Ombwayo ordered Mainga to appear in court to explain why he should not be jailed for disobeying a court order.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

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How 'religious' serial killer used kind image to cover carjackings, murders

Ngetich was a dangerous criminal, responsible for multiple carjackings and murders, as revealed during court testimonies.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Rights advocates warn of increasing mental health issues among adolescents

The rising prevalence of mental health issues among adolescents signals a looming social crisis for the country.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Caring neighbor and churchgoer unmasked as notorious carjacker and killer

He played the role of a 'caring neighbor,' offering a helping hand whenever there was a need. He attended a local church, where he discussed his strong Christian beliefs.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

Court demands fresh probe into fisherman's case

The court has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to re-investigate the case of the disappearance of Lake Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

Court rules employers not liable for staff's personal acts

The Court of Appeal in Nakuru has ruled that employers are not automatically liable for an employee's wrongful acts if the act was outside the scope of employment and for personal gain.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

Brian Odhiambo's family wants state to open inquest into disappearance

Human Rights Activist and the wife of a fisherman who disappeared a month ago in the custody of KWS officers want the court to compel the state to open an inquest file.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

Two morticians charged in Nakuru court over missing child body

Two morticians have been charged in a Nakuru court for obstructing the burial of a 7-month-old child whose body went missing two weeks ago.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

From ashes to budding beauty shop: How pharmacist made fortune

Jane Ngugi is a woman of resilience. She transformed her misfortunes into an opportunity by venturing into the unknown.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

Family seeks justice for kin shot by a police officer

A family in Nakuru is seeking justice after their kin was allegedly shot in the stomach by a police officer on Sunday night.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago

Son to testify against mother in stepfather's murder case

A suspect in the murder of his stepfather has been turned into a prosecution witness and will testify against his mother.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago

Leaders agree on the location of Baringo University

The proposed Baringo University will be constructed in Kabarnet town after five local MPs agreed on the location.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago

Three people murdered in Nakuru during Christmas celebrations

Three people were killed in separate incidents in Bahati and Gilgil sub-counties, Nakuru County, during Christmas celebrations.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago

Court stops MCK from collecting music royalties amid row

A court has temporarily stopped the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) from collecting music royalties.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago

Kalonzo, clergy hit out at Kenya Kwanza over unfulfilled promises

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka joined clergy members in Nakuru to criticise President William Ruto's administration for what he termed as unfulfilled promises.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago

Kapchebogel landslide sweeps away homes, lives and dreams

Ruto told The Standard that he lost four family members - his wife, two children, and his nephew. He is now left with three children.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

Court grants six siblings access to family home after bitter legal battle

The High Court in Nakuru has granted six siblings access to their family home after a nine-year land dispute.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

Suspect who confessed to killing Nakuru women jailed for 28 years

Justice Patricia Gichohi sentenced Evans Michori Kebwaro to 28 years in prison for the murder of Diana Opicho on June 24, 2022, at Mawanga.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

Love for fine suits turns pharmacist into fashion designer sensation

Simon Wachira's insightful taste for good men's suits ignited his desire to change his career path from pharmacy to fashion design.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

Couple battling cerebral palsy defy odds to turn disability into fortune

The couple, who have been together for three years, has faced numerous challenges, including discrimination, victimisation and theft.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

Suspect confesses to killing four women, pleads for mercy

The prime suspect in the gruesome murders of four women in Mawanga, Nakuru County two years ago has pleaded for leniency.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

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From house help to owner of thriving boutique business

Eunice Wairimu ventured into the boutique business by exploring the lucrative market of Turkish and Chinese women's wear.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago