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Yvonne Chepkwony

Insecurity rises as armed robbers reign terror in Nakuru

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-05-31 09:30:00

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

Keroche Breweries loses bid to stop liquidation in Sh45 million case

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-04 10:32:58

Keroche Breweries has lost a bid to halt liquidation proceedings initiated by former Managing Director Sam Shollei, who was awarded Sh45 million for wrongful dismissal.

Key witness reveals Nakuru serial killer stole his knife, allegedly used it in murders

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-06 12:20:00

A chilling testimony in the ongoing murder trial of Ezekiel Sakwa has linked the accused to the brutal deaths of four women in Nakuru and Rongai.

Reform prisons through decongestion, State told

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-12 14:30:45

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

Family sues IG over a missing businessman in Baringo

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-13 08:00:00

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.

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

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-14 00:00:00

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

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

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-16 06:00:00

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

Baringo finally gets its first university

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-17 15:07:31

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

Deadly grudge: Court finds Nakuru officer guilty of killing his boss

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-17 22:10:13

According to the prosecution, the officer allegedly killed his senior, Officer Kimeli, on August 8, 2023, at the K9 Unit, Dog section in Nakuru County.

Court convicts police officer for killing superior

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-18 10:45:00

The Nakuru High Court has convicted a police officer for killing his superior following a protracted grudge.

Charge sheet reveals Nakuru panga-wielding protester is Kenyan, not Ugandan

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-19 09:35:19

Police in Nakuru may have misrepresented the nationality of a protester, Hassan Mti Mkavu, initially labeling him as Ugandan, despite court documents confirming he is Kenyan.

Affordable Housing plans spark outrage over loss of stadium land in Nakuru

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-19 17:17:45

What was meant to be a noble initiative to address urban housing shortages has now turned into a battle for public spaces.

High Court dismisses bid to stop creation of a new sub-county in Baringo

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-20 00:02:00

The High Court in Kabarnet has dismissed a petition by Tiaty MP William Kamket seeking conservatory orders to stop the establishment of Suguta Sub-County in Kapedo.

Student shot dead, two injured during Gen Z protests in Molo

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-06-26 14:50:55

A Form Four student was shot dead on Wednesday, while three other people were injured following a Gen Z protest in Molo, in Nakuru County.

KDF to set up barracks in North Rift counties hit by bandits

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-07-01 16:11:53

Plans are underway to establish six military barracks along the borders of Baringo, Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, and Samburu counties

'He showed no remorse': Children ask court to jail father for killing their mother

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-07-04 19:19:00

A family in Nakuru has urged a judge to jail their father for the brutal murder of their mother.

Witness narrates how he rescued boy after mother's brutal murder

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-07-10 00:00:00

Elizaphan Nderitu recounts rescuing boy from burning house in their Nakuru home. Five suspects have denied killing Susan Wambui, three others on July 21, 2022.

Judges call for a review of violent robbery sentence

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-07-11 06:30:00

Their remarks came when delivering the judgment on a case against Daniel Chege, a man on death row, for stealing a bicycle, valued at Sh4,000, on February 28, 2010.

74-year-old granny testifies against grandson in Christmas Day murder case

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-07-18 00:00:00

After the crime, he reportedly placed the body in a gunny bag and left it in the kitchen, next to the servant quarters where he lived.

'We tied his body to a tree': Witness recounts finding Tom Osinde's decomposing body

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-07-21 16:06:01

Odoyo was testifying against Julius Ogao, who allegedly killed Osinde on the night of June 17 and 18, 2023, at his Ngata Farm in Rongai, Nakuru County.