Kiprono Kurgat

Tea farmers demand formula used to calculate bonus

By Kiprono Kurgat   2024-09-19 15:52:51

A wave of protests has rocked some Kenya Tea Development Agency managed tea factories in Kericho and Bomet counties following a reduction in bonus.

Kericho, Narok residents reject court's decision to abolish CDF

By Kiprono Kurgat   2024-09-23 22:09:17

Residents say doing away with NGCDF would burden poor parents with school fees.

Kericho farmers boycott tea picking over bonus row

By Kiprono Kurgat   2024-09-24 11:04:00

Operations at Tegat/Toror tea factories in Kericho county have been paralysed after the farmers boycotted tea picking to demand bonus increment.

Bizarre sexual claims blot on Governor Mutai's record

By Kiprono Kurgat   2024-09-25 17:00:00

A day after Kericho MCAs adopted the motion to impeach Governor Erick Mutai, claims of indecency and unnatural sexual behaviour have surfaced

MCAs who abstained from Mutai's ouster to face consequences

By Kiprono Kurgat   2024-10-04 15:37:51

Kericho County Assembly Leader of Majority Philip Ronoh said he would initiate the process of having them removed from various departmental committees.

Jitters in Kericho as Governor Mutai's Senate date nears

By Kiprono Kurgat   2024-10-12 13:37:47

The decision by 31 MCAs to impeach Dr Erick Mutai last week, has sparked myriad of reactions from residents and local leaders.

Elders urge Narok leaders to end differences, unite

By Kiprono Kurgat   2024-10-14 10:48:34

Ololmasani Council of Elders have called on elected leaders from Narok county to shun divisions and unite for the benefit of the community.

Examination supervisors warned against aiding cheating

By Kiprono Kurgat   2024-10-19 13:50:22

Officials overseeing this year's national examination in Trans Mara East Sub-county have been warned against abetting cheating ahead of the exams.

Government on course to meet EU deforestation regulations

By Kiprono Kurgat   2024-10-19 14:01:59

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Dr Andrew Karanja said the government has implemented measures to ensure they meet the deadline.

Farmers call for Tea Act review to tame cartels

By Kiprono Kurgat   2024-10-25 00:00:00

Tea farmers have called for a review of the Tea Act to address the challenges in the sector, which they claim have been engineered by cartels.

State crackdowns on fraudulent tea weighing machines

By Kiprono Kurgat   2024-10-29 11:43:36

Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh has warned weighing clerks at tea-buying centres against tampering with weighing scales.

Two young men abducted in Bomet missing weeks on

By Kiprono Kurgat   2025-01-02 08:35:43

Two youths from Bomet County who were allegedly abducted under unclear circumstances on December 5 last year are still missing.

Governor Barchok lived last year under siege, now prays for peace

By Kiprono Kurgat   2025-01-04 06:00:00

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has faced faced hostile residents during public events over alleged failure to deliver pre-election promises.

School closed indefinitely after students stage walkout

By Kiprono Kurgat   2025-01-11 15:21:53

Merigi High School in Bomet East Sub-county has been closed indefinitely after more than 500 students staged a walkout on Friday night.