Peter Ochieng

Former KCC staff threaten march to State House over unpaid dues

By Peter Ochieng   2024-12-11 00:00:00

Former KCC employees have threatened a protest march to State House seeking President William Ruto’s intervention over their unpaid terminal and Maziwa Sacco dues.

Mobilize residents or face action, Uasin Gishu officials warn chiefs

By Peter Ochieng   2024-12-16 06:00:00

Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Eddyson Nyale has asked chiefs to mobilize residents to attend future public meetings or face disciplinary action.

Seasoned leader from Class One to college

By Peter Ochieng   2024-12-17 06:00:00

For the last 16 years, Omondi has held student leadership positions. He has earned both love and hate from students and management alike.

Thousands face eviction in Eldoret as state eyes more land for housing

By Peter Ochieng   2025-01-20 15:31:31

At least 5,000 families living in various estates in Eldoret City are facing eviction as the government’s affordable housing takes shape.

Eldoret businessman alleges death threats from in-laws amid ongoing assault case

By Peter Ochieng   2025-03-11 16:13:18

He alleged that he has been receiving constant threats over his life from a section of his in-laws after he disclosed sensitive information to the police about them.

Police arrest members of notorious gang

By Peter Ochieng   2025-03-21 14:56:38

Police in Eldoret are holding four members of a suspected criminal gang linked to a series of robberies in recent weeks.

Sudi, Kururia accuse Gachagua of sabotaging Ruto's agenda in Mt Kenya

By Peter Ochieng   2025-04-01 14:48:52

President William Ruto addressing workers and farmers at Nzoia sugar company on August 28, 2023. [Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard]

Governor urges residents to exercise caution to curb fire incidents

By Peter Ochieng   2025-04-03 16:55:33

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has urged residents to take preventive measures to avert fire incidents that have destroyed property in the last two months in the region.

Work or be fired, Uasin Gishu Governor warns cabinet

By Peter Ochieng   2025-04-10 14:27:29

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has resorted to making impromptu visits to project sites as calls for the completion of signature programmes intensify.

Eldoret students protest after paying fees to unregistered college

By Peter Ochieng   2025-04-17 14:56:20

The students held a demonstration at the Eldoret police station to report the matter and demand a refund of the fees they had paid to the proprietor of the institute.

Police arrest man impersonating President Ruto's mother security detail

By Peter Ochieng   2025-04-18 14:26:05

Police in Eldoret are holding in custody a 34-year-old man pretending to be a General Service Officer attached to President William Ruto’s mother Sarah Cheruiyot.

Sudi to Gachagua: Leave me alone, stop undermining Ruto

By Peter Ochieng   2025-04-22 11:54:45

He claimed the former DP was a divisive character well known to Kenyans and that he has no capacity to confuse anyone, adding that even his community is tired of him.

Two women accused of kidnapping children seek plea bargain

By Peter Ochieng   2025-04-23 13:45:43

The two are accused of kidnapping a three-year-old girl and her ten-year-old sister and demanding Sh1 million from their mother to secure their release.

Eldoret women plead guilty to kidnapping sisters, demanding Sh1 million ransom

By Peter Ochieng   2025-04-26 10:59:00

The accused persons expressed their wish to reach an agreement with the victims’ mother, requesting the court to consider a more lenient punishment due to their cooperation.

Christians, muslims asked to pray together for next Pope

By Peter Ochieng   2025-05-08 10:34:41

A section of civil society groups in North Rift region have asked Christians in Kenya to pray for a new Catholic Pope who will champion human rights across the globe.

Uasin Gishu unveils Kenya's first E-voucher system for livestock vaccination

By Peter Ochieng   2025-05-08 12:39:38

Uasin Gishu County has launched the country's first-ever e-voucher program for FMD and ECF vaccination as a way of transforming animal health management in Kenya

Uasin Gishu firefighters warn public against siphoning fuel from overturned tankers

By Peter Ochieng   2025-05-12 11:23:06

During the incident, firefighters faced the challenge of dispersing the crowd that had gathered to siphon the leaking fuel from the overturned tanker.