AG calls for technology knowledge among investigative agencies

Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has urged investigative agencies in Kenya to adopt technology to strengthen crime detection and improve access to justice.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 10 days ago

Couple accuses hospital of cover-up over their baby's death

A 26-year-old painter has accused the Nakuru County Referral Hospital of negligence and cover-up following the death of his newborn baby.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 10 days ago

DP Kindiki accuses opposition of incitement over fuel crisis

Legal analysts and civil society actors argue that such political alignment contravenes established international and national standards governing human rights institutions.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 13 days ago

Senators flag staff shortage, poor services at Nakuru county referral hospital

The Senate Committee on Health came face-to-face with the agony and struggles patients face when seeking treatment at Nakuru County Referral Hospital. 

By Yvonne Chepkwony 17 days ago

Baringo medics suspend their strike

Baringo medics suspended their six-day strike following talks with the county government

By Yvonne Chepkwony 22 days ago

Court prioritises mental health treatment in sentencing of Narok Mother

A Narok High Court judge sentenced a mother to probation instead of prison after ruling she was mentally unstable when she killed her two young sons.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 29 days ago

Baringo County reaffirms its commitment to end maternal deaths

Baringo County has renewed efforts to reduce maternal deaths by strengthening healthcare services and partnering with stakeholders.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 29 days ago

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Herbal lifeline: How indigenous remedies offer second chances to patients

With herbal medicine, anyone who enters the market with bad intentions—taking patients’ money, being greedy, or dishonest—does not last long in the industry.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Fluorosis poses a challenge to oral health in Nakuru

Fluorosis is affecting residents of Nakuru, with prolonged exposure to high fluoride levels damaging teeth and hindering bone development.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

A formidable voice of change

Rongai Leakwara from the Ilchamus community was honoured at Nakuru during World International Women’s Day for her courageous advocacy and leadership in promoting justice for women.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Vegetable dispute turns fatal: one dead, another jailed after family row

On November 1, 2024, Eunice Wangare was in her parents' home in Laikipia, cooking vegetables in the kitchen with her two children and sisters.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Two arrested for repackaging, selling government-subsidised fertiliser

The fertilizer is part of a government subsidy programme intended to support farmers by selling the product at Sh2, 500 per sack.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Hope as calm returns to North Rift

Renewed security operations and community efforts are bringing cautious hope to Kenya’s North Rift after decades of deadly bandit attacks that displaced communities and devastated livelihoods.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Teacher transferred amid harassment, victimisation claims

A Nakuru teacher has been transferred after alleging harassment and victimisation by the head teacher at her school, raising concerns about workplace treatment in the profession.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Diver's body yet to be retrieved from Chebloch gorge in Baringo

The diver Rodger Kiplimo, 25, was swept away after making a daring dive into the swollen gorge following the ongoing rains in the country.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Telemedicine saving lives in Baringo County one child at a time

Caroline Jebiwott used to travel kilometres seeking health care services until she heard of the telemedicine programme at Chemolingot Sub-county Hospital and decided to give it a shot.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Police Officer claims fatal shooting of suspect was accidental

A Nakuru police officer charged with killing a suspect found with 11 rolls of bhang eight years ago claims the shooting was accidental.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 month ago

Police deployed as Nakuru gangs attack motorists and passengers

The gang, allegedly armed, has been terrorising motorists and pedestrians, robbing them of goods and blocking roads.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

ICJ urges state to abolish death penalty

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has called on the Kenyan government to abolish the death penalty through legislative reforms.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

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From forced marriage to a rebellious faithful, inside Maimuna's advocacy for justice

Mwinyi Maimuna, who escaped early marriage, continues to champion justice and speak out against societal wrongs despite facing stigma and personal struggles.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Man denies possessing ethanol as residents protest in court

A man has denied being in possession of ethanol in Eldama Ravine, as agitated residents demonstrated within the court premises over the high consumption of alcohol in the area.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Malnutrition remains a challenge among children under five in Baringo

Malnutrition continued to pose a threat to the growth of children in Baringo County.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Man found killed within Kabarnet town

Detectives in Baringo are investigating the murder of an unidentified man in Kabarnet town.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

Man jailed 20 years for murder freed after appeal

The court of appeal in Nakuru has acquitted a man serving a 20-year sentence for the murder of a Samburu businessman six years ago, citing improper identification procedures.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2 months ago

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Spirit of Kenyaism: TikTokers save Nakuru woman's hotel from collapse

Kenyans on social media platforms across the country and beyond rallied behind her, and, in the blink of an eye, her world changed.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

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Life sentence stands for woman who killed five-year-old sister over Sh10

Following the murder, Wambui was arrested and charged at the High Court in Nakuru. She was sentenced to life imprisonment.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

Pastor' jailed 10 years for killing his wife

Stephen Nderitu, 70, has been jailed for 10 years for the murder of his wife on the eve of Valentine's Day, two years ago.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

Suspect in Sh1.2m heroin seizure freed on bond

A man charged with trafficking heroin worth Sh1.19 million has been released on a Sh100,000 bond.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

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Scars of injustice: Activist pays heavy price for defending truth

Chumba lost a twin brother, home and family property in the 2007 post-election violence. He bears many scars, the consequences of fighting for the injustices meted out on others.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

Civil societies say civic space shrunk in 2025

Civil society groups have raised alarm over what they describe as a worsening suppression of civic freedoms in Kenya.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

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How cartels, politicians hijacked Kimalel goat auction, locked out farmers

Farmers claim the county government sourced goats from politicians, businesspeople and their proxies, abandoning the local pastoralists.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

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'Singapore dream' is a reality, Ruto tells critics to step aside

President urges Parliament to support the government in achieving its goals. 

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

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Motorcyclist dies in Nakuru crash as angry crowd torches bus

The incident attracted an irate crowd which torched the vehicle.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

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How stolen phone exposed killer behind Baringo businesswoman's murder

His arrest unravelled the murders he had allegedly committed in the past, with bodies buried in shallow graves.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

Police officer shoots man dead, turns gun on self

A police officer shot dead a man at Ndurumo Trading Centre, Laikipia, on Sunday afternoon over a love triangle, then committed suicide.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

Baringo patients stranded amid month-long clinicians' strike

The clinicians and other health staff downed their tools on November 15, following failed negotiations with the county government.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

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Farmers tipped on sustainable agriculture

Farmers in Nakuru have been urged to adopt alternative farming methods as a means to sustain food security in the county.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

Women defenders call for intergenerational conversation

Women Human Rights Defender Hub, Salome Nduta, has underscored the need for intergenerational conversations among human rights defenders.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

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How DNA match landed Baringo man 20 years in jail for girlfriend's murder

The judge noted that Kimutai was not remorseful of killing Gladys Cherono on March 30, 2015, at Chetililik in Baringo County.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

SHA to offer rehabilitation services for teachers suffering from addiction

TSC chairperson Jamleck Muturi said the commission is keen on addressing and supporting teachers battling addictions such as alcoholism.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago