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Nikko Tanui

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

By Nikko Tanui   2025-06-09 00:00:00

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.

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

By Nikko Tanui   2025-06-17 15:32:35

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

From pitching tents to the sought-after events planner

By Nikko Tanui   2025-06-18 00:00:00

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.

American charitable library initiative runs into legal headwinds

By Nikko Tanui   2025-06-19 17:06:48

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

Court detains four over Sh6M access bank digital heist

By Nikko Tanui   2025-06-26 13:50:14

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.

Study exposes violations against women workers

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-01 00:00:00

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.

Prison warder hurls teargas in Kericho hotel after being denied entry

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-05 12:42:00

The prison officer demanded to access the hotel through its rear gate, but his request was denied.

Government secures land to set up agriculture institute in Kericho

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-08 14:47:12

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

Bureti Polytechnic students issue strike notice

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-08 15:15:15

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

Litein Boys vandalise school property over poorly cooked rice

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-10 09:53:04

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

Shoot and kill! Belgut MP urges lethal force against rioters

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-10 13:42:03

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

Why Kericho youth are upset with UDA party symbol

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-16 11:07:32

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

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

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-16 16:20:12

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.

Senator Cheruiyot and MP Ngeno clash over South Rift power struggle

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-17 17:20:58

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.

Kaplong Girls closed after students protest alleged sexual harassment

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-20 11:13:23

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

Kericho senator demands accountability as Sh80m lost in fictitious payments

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-22 13:07:13

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

40 students from Kericho and Bomet counties received full TVET scholarships

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-24 11:14:18

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.

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

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-29 13:11:22

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

Kericho: Teachers to face murder charges after brutal death of Standard 8 boy

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-29 14:00:00

Enock Kipkoech had been in perfect health when he left home on September 27, 2022. But by the end of the day, he was dead, his lifeless body found hanging.

Tenwek Heart Centre acquires equipment to boost diagnosis of diseases

By Nikko Tanui   2025-07-30 16:34:13

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.