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Body of missing South Sudanese recovered from Lake Nakuru

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-10-01 09:37:59

The body of a 21-year-old South Sudanese nationalist, Mach Mayien Anyieth, who went missing on Friday, has been recovered from Lake Nakuru.

How free ride earned woman three years in jail

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-10-01 13:41:33

On her return trip, she got a lift in a Toyota Land Cruiser with the license plate GKB 345M, which had two occupants.

15-year-jail term for man who killed sister-in-law

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-10-04 07:42:49

Kapenguria High Court found Alex Musani guilty for the murder of Josephine Wanjiku on January 10, 2025, at Makutano, West Pokot County.

Man sentenced to 20 years for killing his girlfriend in Baringo

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-10-07 13:08:13

The court convicted Chesire on circumstantial evidence after he confessed to villagers to slitting the throat of his girlfriend and produced a machete he used.

Union backs new water tariff review

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-10-21 13:36:52

The Water Services Workers Union(WASWU) Chairperson, Francis Makokha, termed the review a major milestone towards improving service delivery for both consumers and staff.

Solai tragedy was an act of God, witness tells court

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-10-28 18:00:00

A hydrogeologist consultant told Nakuru Law Courts that the Solai Dam tragedy was an unavoidable natural phenomenon.

Blow and Bot flies devastate livestock in Baringo

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-10-29 15:48:02

Dr. Esmond Kiptum, the County Veterinary Director, indicated that this flies invasion has resulted in the spread of diseases, including cutaneous myiasis.

Baringo Governor Cheboi reshuffles cabinet

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-10-29 16:12:52

Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi reshuffled his cabinet after the High Court in Kabarnet vacated conservatory orders staying the removal of the County Secretary by the assembly.

Osinde was killed in his house, a witness told the court

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-11-01 00:00:00

An investigative officer has told a Nakuru Court that former Treasury official Tom Osinde was killed inside his house before his body was transported to River Gucha.

Two men jailed 20 years for killing neighbour after being paid Sh2,500

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-11-02 15:34:26

Justice Ngetich observed that Ngetuny was killed viciously for monetary gain.

Call to protect female journalists from AI-Driven abuse

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-11-04 13:34:23

 Christine Kuria, Deputy Executive Director, Katiba Institute, regretted that technology misuse has been used to silence women in journalism.

Police reservist to serve 30 years in jail for killing teacher

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-11-06 16:35:44

A High Court in Kabarnet sentenced a police reservist to 30 years in jail for the murder of a teacher in Baringo County.

Mawanga murder witness tells court how he joined deadly gang for 'better life'

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-11-11 13:46:52

Evans Kebwaro explained how he was lured to abandon the construction work in search of better better-paying job.

Man jailed 30 years for killing his father after earlier assault

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-11-15 15:21:17

A 36-year-old man jailed in 2018 for assaulting his father has been sentenced to 30 years for killing him three years later.

Over 8,500 Nakuru teens infected with HIV in one year

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-12-02 11:54:49

New HIV infections among teenagers aged 15 to 19 in Nakuru County have risen to 8,563 over the past year. Last year, 3,586 adolescents tested positive, highlighting a significant increase.

SHA to offer rehabilitation services for teachers suffering from addiction

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-12-03 15:00:21

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

The return of Nakuru gang violence

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-12-03 15:28:41

Two people were killed in Nakuru.

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

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-12-09 10:11:22

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

Women defenders call for intergenerational conversation

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-12-11 13:33:51

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

Farmers tipped on sustainable agriculture

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2025-12-13 08:40:00

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