Kabianga sewage threatens lives, residents say

The residents said the problem has persisted for more than a decade.

By Nikko Tanui 26 days ago

Hope restored for needy learners at Belgut Starehe Centers

Just months ago, her dream of continuing with her education was hanging by a thread due to unpaid school fees.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Parliamentary watchdog pledge to push for stalled Sh834.5 m varsity library

Construction of the library commenced on June 8, 2017, with an expected completion date of June 4, 2020.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Kapkoros Tea Factory under scrutiny over financial audits

The controversy stems from the company's annual general meeting on December 6, 2024

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Government to roll out 100,000km of fiber optic cable, 25,000 digital hotspots

Belgut MP Nelson Koech welcomed the government's efforts, announcing that his office will establish five digital hubs across the constituency through NG-CDF funding.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Powerful forces want me out, Governor Mutai says

Embattled Kericho Governor Erick Mutai will face the Senate to answer to the impeachment charges that stem from the alleged irregular payment of Sh85 million to 45 companies.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Impeached Mutai heads to Senate in battle for survival

Embattled Kericho Governor Erick Mutai is set to appear before the Senate today for a special sitting to deliberate on his second impeachment.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Governor Mutai to face Senate in second impeachment attempt

"The Speaker failed to conduct the proceedings impartially and, in several instances, demonstrated bias in favour of the motion's proponents,"

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Embattled Kericho Governor to face Senate on Wednesday

Kericho Governor Eric Kipkoech Mutai is scheduled to appear before the Senate on August 20, 2025, to address his proposed removal from office.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

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Inside the power games behind Governor Mutai fresh ouster bid

Mutai's troubles are closely tied to his deputy, Kirui, who has raised concerns about corruption within the administration.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

You rigged vote results, embattled Kericho Governor Mutai tells MCAs after impeachment

Governor Mutai was on Friday for a second time impeached after 33 out of 47 ward representatives supported the motion.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai impeached again

Kericho Members of the Kericho County Assembly have impeached Governor Erick Mutai for a second time.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

High Court halts Kericho Governor impeachment motion

Justice Sergon said the matter was urgent and directed that it be heard during the court's vacation period,

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

Bomet's new cardiac centre set to transform heart care across Africa

The AGC Tenwek Cardiothoracic Centre operating theatres are equipped with hyper-filtration ventilation systems to eliminate airborne microorganisms and maintain positive air pressure.

By Nikko Tanui 1 month ago

35 MCAs sign Governor Mutai impeachment notice

Kericho MCAs have termed Governor Erick Mutai's calls for the dissolution of the county government as reckless and tactics to evade accountability.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Governor Mutai petitions Ruto to dissolve Kericho county government

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has formally requested President Ruto to dissolve Kericho County Government citing irreconcilable differences between the executive and assembly.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Kericho Governor, deputy in fresh Sh80m dispute

The governor criticised Kirui's approach, stating that the matter should have been addressed internally rather than through the media.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Tenwek Heart Centre acquires equipment to boost diagnosis of diseases

The AGC Tenwek Cardiothoracic Centre in Bomet County has acquired a state-of-the-art Dual-Source CT Scanner to boost the diagnosis of heart and lung conditions.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Kericho teachers to face murder charges after caning 14-year-old boy to death

Postmortem photos and testimony revealed serious injuries to Enock's buttocks, consistent with a brutal beating.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

40 students from Kericho and Bomet counties received full TVET scholarships

Forty students from Kericho and Bomet counties have been awarded full scholarships for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) by the Finlays Community Trust.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Kericho senator demands accountability as Sh80m lost in fictitious payments

Kericho Deputy Governor Eng Fred Kirui flagged a suspicious pattern of payments made between October 2024 and April 2025.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Kaplong Girls closed after students protest alleged sexual harassment

Kaplong Girls High School in Bomet County has been closed indefinitely after students staged protests against alleged sexual harassment.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Senator Cheruiyot and MP Ngeno clash over South Rift power struggle

A supremacy battle has erupted between Senate Majority Leader Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot and Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno over the control of South Rift region politics.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Court gives defence 7 days to file documents in medical negligence case

The High Court in Bomet has directed the defence team in the Longisa County Referral Hospital medical negligence case to submit additional documents within seven days.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Why Kericho youth are upset with UDA party symbol

In recent months, the UDA wheelbarrow has been brought down twice by youth expressing their frustration with President William Ruto's administration.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Shoot and kill! Belgut MP urges lethal force against rioters

Belgut MP Nelson Koech has urged police officers to use maximum force against individuals involved in violent street demonstrations and acts of vandalism.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Litein Boys vandalise school property over poorly cooked rice

Disturbance at the school began around 9:00 PM after students raised concerns about being served poorly prepared rice during one of their meals.

By Nikko Tanui 2 months ago

Bureti Polytechnic students issue strike notice

Among the key issues raised are the deteriorating roads leading to the institution, which they describe as hazardous and a barrier to accessibility.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Government secures land to set up agriculture institute in Kericho

The government has secured 58 acres of land in Londiani, Kipkelion East, for the construction of School of Agriculture.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Study exposes violations against women workers

A report by the Coalition Against Sexual Violence has revealed persistent and widespread human and labour rights violations facing women workers in Kenya's tea sector.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Court detains four over Sh6M access bank digital heist

The Kericho Magistrates' Court has ordered the detention of four individuals implicated in a sophisticated banking fraud involving Access Bank for an additional seven days.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

American charitable library initiative runs into legal headwinds

The organisation has accused its Kenyan counterparts of mismanagement, exclusion, and misuse of funds amounting to Sh38.7 million.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

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From pitching tents to the sought-after events planner

When torrential rain swept away the tents, decorations, and food at a 2019 wedding reception at the Kericho Golf Club, many thought the day was ruined.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

University of Kabianga, University of Manchester lead climate-resilient initiative

University of Kabianga and Manchester University ignite climate action with smoke-free kitchens.

By Nikko Tanui 3 months ago

Knut sets stage for pay talks, tells SRC to stay in its lane

He further called for adequate funds allocation in the forthcoming budget to accommodate proposed pay rises and release the pending 30 per cent capitation funds to schools.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Court halts KTDA fertiliser tender

The High Court in Kericho has temporarily stopped Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Limited from awarding the tender for the supply of fertiliser.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Global interfaith launch initiative to protect Kilifi girls against early marriage

Research conducted by the Faith to Action Network reveals that a large number of girls in Kilifi County never transition from primary to secondary school because of early marriages.

By Nikko Tanui, Patrick Beja 4 months ago

CoG urges treasury to prioritise school capitation funds

The Chairman of the Council of Governors Education Committee and Kericho Governor, Erick Mutai, said it was important to prioritise education during budget-making.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Kericho County to suspend admissions as hospital undergoes asbestos roofing removal

Dr Langat stated that, as part of the preparations, the hospital will not admit new patients except in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago

Four injured in chang'aa distillery explosion

Four people are receiving treatment at Kericho County Hospital after suffering burns in an explosion at a clandestine chang'aa distillery in Ngirimoiri Village, Kipkelion West constituency.

By Nikko Tanui 4 months ago