Nikko Tanui

41 bodies of the Londiani crash victims identified as mortuary struggles with high death toll

By Nikko Tanui   2023-07-02 20:00:27

A total of 41 of the 53 bodies of victims of the Londiani junction traffic accident kept at the Kericho County Hospital mortuary have been identified.

19 passengers escape with injuries in yet another Kericho accident

By Nikko Tanui   2023-07-03 19:08:21

The bus was headed to Kisumu from Nairobi before the driver lost control.

It is business as usual for daring Londiani roadside traders

By Nikko Tanui   2023-07-03 22:06:23

Roadside traders at the Londiani junction where 53 people were recently killed in an accident on Monday continued with their businesses as usual.

We'll enforce law for tea farmer to reap maximum benefits, says Gachagua

By Nikko Tanui   2023-07-06 12:50:49

DP Gachagua says the forum will enable tea growers to maximise returns from their produce even as the government seeks to tackle challenges faced by small-scale farmers.

Kindiki warns politicians against inciting the masses to violence

By Nikko Tanui   2023-07-15 16:35:50

The security meeting organised by Kindiki following skirmishes on Wednesday was snubbed by leaders from Kisumu County.

Kericho MCAs walk out of President Ruto's event

By Nikko Tanui   2023-07-19 19:29:45

President Ruto was yet to arrive at the event when they staged the walkout.

James Finlay tea marketing ban now lifted

By Nikko Tanui   2023-07-21 08:25:45

The reinstatement will now allow both companies to market their tea products once again as Rainforest Alliance certified.

Ruto asked to weigh in on the tea machine harvesting debate

By Nikko Tanui   2023-07-21 08:37:49

Governor Mutai expressed his concerns about mechanised tea harvesting machines, saying his calls for their outlawing resulted in persecution.

Ruto allies set conditions for talks

By Nikko Tanui   2023-07-31 09:26:55

The leaders maintained that they will not entertain negotiations for a power-sharing deal between President Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

Four people buried alive after toilet collapses in Kericho

By Nikko Tanui   2023-08-04 10:45:15

One person was using the toilet, while another was bathing in a nearby bathroom when the structure collapsed. Two others fell in while attempting to save their neighbours.

Chepngetich and Mwaniki triumph in Belgut race

By Nikko Tanui   2023-08-07 09:23:22

Janet and Peter triumph in race to raise funds for needy students.

You are embarrassing me, Murkomen tells Kericho residents over poor roads demos

By Nikko Tanui   2023-08-07 14:48:59

Murkomen expressed his disappointment as he recounted the recent viral news coverage of demonstrations highlighting the dilapidated state of the Kapsoit-Sossiot-Sondu road.

Probe reveals glaring discrepancies in the Londiani crash payments

By Nikko Tanui   2023-08-11 12:08:58

Committee probing the matter sough clarification why part of the money was used to pay service providers during funeral service contrary to county's emergency fund kitty.

Committee wants county officials accused of Londiani crash victims' funds misuse sacked

By Nikko Tanui   2023-08-12 13:33:04

The Ad-Hoc committee wants Kericho Governor Mutai to terminate the employment of six senior county officers linked to the Londiani Disaster Management Committee.

KFS officers put in a spot for assaulting women in forest

By Nikko Tanui   2023-09-02 20:15:29

Sharon Chebet, who suffered a broken left hand, alleges that the officers attacked them when they couldn’t pay a weekly Sh300 fee .

Kipsigis ritual takes centre stage during exhumation of man's body

By Nikko Tanui   2023-09-04 16:05:12

The mistake only became apparent when Mutai’s family visited the mortuary and discovered Chumo’s family had removed his body. Customs dictate burial of a rock following the exhumation.

Joy after second set of triplets delivered safely

By Nikko Tanui   2023-09-06 23:01:26

A nurse who played a pivotal role in the triplets' birth, said the situation took them by surprise because the antenatal booklet had indicated that the baby's mother was expecting twins.

Gachagua, MPs berate Raila for expelling rebels

By Nikko Tanui   2023-09-09 14:21:58

While terming the entire Azimio la Umoja as undemocratic, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit out at the ODM leader Raila Odinga over the expulsion of party rebels.

Gachagua's stern warning to Kericho governor, his deputy

By Nikko Tanui   2023-09-09 23:57:06

The DP criticised the governor and his deputy, expressing concern that their quarrels could tarnish President William Ruto’s image in Kericho.

From KDF officer to village water vendor

By Nikko Tanui   2023-09-22 13:03:13

The former soldier began his military journey as a serviceman on May 4, 1990, only to face dismissal on August 8, 2004.