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Family demands release of abducted kin in Kerio Valley

By Peter Ochieng   2025-10-02 17:04:18

A family is seeking the release of their kin, allegedly arrested by police officers at an entertainment joint on September 22, 2025.

Man tells court he smokes marijuana to relieve 'stress'

By Peter Ochieng   2025-10-07 13:18:57

A handcart puller arrested over possession of 37 rolls of bhang told an Eldoret court that he needs the drug to relieve "stress."

Eldoret woman admits buying child for Sh30,500, claims she was childless

By Peter Ochieng   2025-10-09 14:17:14

A woman accused of kidnapping a six-year-old boy in May of last year told an Eldoret court that she purchased the child for Sh 30,500 from a willing seller.

Eldoret handcart operator tells court he smokes marijuana to relieve stress, get appetite

By Peter Ochieng   2025-10-11 17:35:00

Victor Ndori, a handcart operator in Eldoret City, appeared before Principal Magistrate Nancy Barasa to answer the charge of possession of narcotics.

Court nullifies grant issued to lecturer over father's estate

By Peter Ochieng   2025-10-14 12:23:13

Justice Reuben Nyakundi nullified the grant awarded in June of this year, stating that Sum failed to disclose essential facts when applying for this critical document.

Kanu is fully back in government, says Party official

By Peter Ochieng   2025-10-23 14:04:53

Kanu members in Uasin Gishu County have assured Kenyans of their willingness to support the government following the decision made by their National Chairman, Gideon Moi.

How driver stole Sh1.4 million from former athlete's mobile phone

By Peter Ochieng   2025-10-30 07:10:00

While testifying before Eldoret Chief Magistrate Dennis Mikoyan, Boit expressed his disbelief about the theft.

Bishop Kimengich: Kenyans deserve truth about slain priest's death

By Peter Ochieng   2025-11-02 15:09:57

Bishop Dominick Kimengich criticised the authorities for failing to inform Kenyans about the motives behind the young priest’s death.

Thugs rob Catholic priest in Kapseret, dump car in Sugoi

By Peter Ochieng   2025-11-20 13:49:46

A Catholic priest and his servant escaped death after a gang of four armed men, who were in jungle green regalia resembling police uniform, attacked them in Uasin Gishu County.

Police officer arraigned over college student murder

By Peter Ochieng   2025-11-21 12:21:40

A police officer accused of fatally shooting a 22-year-old college student in Kitale has been arraigned in Eldoret High Court.

'I was paid by wife to kill him': Man confesses to killing marathoner Kandie

By Peter Ochieng   2025-12-04 10:35:00

The suspect implicated the wife of the deceased in the murder

Three charged with fraudulent acquisition of forged land documents

By Peter Ochieng   2025-12-04 07:00:00

Mark Kibet Kibii (teacher), Samson Chumba and Sophie Jepkemei Keitany denied the offence when they appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Kimani Mukabi. 

Man receives 25-year sentence for defiling girl, 3

By Peter Ochieng   2025-12-04 14:10:53

A middle-aged man has been sentenced to 25 years' imprisonment after he was found guilty of defiling a three-year-old girl.

Teacher charged with defiling 13-year-old

By Peter Ochieng   2026-01-04 00:00:00

A teacher has been arraigned in Eldoret Law Courts on charges of defiling a 13-year-old inside a classroom in Uasin Gishu County.

Madrassa teacher accused of defiling 13-year-old girl granted bond

By Peter Ochieng   2026-01-05 16:12:49

The accused is also facing an alternative count of committing an indecent act with the minor by touching her private parts.

Police to detain jewellery theft suspects for 21 days

By Peter Ochieng   2026-01-08 00:00:00

A court has allowed police to detain two suspects for 21 days as they investigate a series of theft of jewelry and gold worth millions of shillings.

Governor Bii launches rehabilitation of 700km roads

By Peter Ochieng   2026-01-21 14:23:14

The project being undertaken by the National Youth Service will involve grading and graveling of the roads at the ward level.

Woman in Sh13 million jobs scam case pledges to refund victims

By Peter Ochieng   2026-01-27 00:00:00

Lenah Too, a woman accused of swindling job seekers out of over Sh13 million, has asked an Eldoret court to allow her to settle the matter out of court.

Student charged for alleged acid attack on lover

By Peter Ochieng   2026-01-27 14:53:57

A college student who allegedly splashed sulphuric acid on his girlfriend’s face has been charged in Eldoret Law Court for causing grievous harm.

Police officer in court over murder of student

By Peter Ochieng   2026-01-29 14:15:59

A police constable was on Wednesday arraigned in an Eldoret court for allegedly fatally shooting a 22-year-old college student in Trans Nzoia County.