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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.

33 children held in prison with their mothers

By Peter Ochieng   2026-02-02 00:00:00

The children are serving sentences of between three and six months alongside their mothers, who were convicted mainly of dealing in illicit brew and other minor offences.

Court orders equal distribution of 302.5-acre land after 36 years of legal battle

By Peter Ochieng   2026-02-07 04:20:00

The High Court in Eldoret has ordered the family of the late Chemwok Chemite to divide the 302.5-acre land equally, ending a 36-year legal battle.

Suspected mastermind of Sh12 million overseas job scandal skips court again

By Peter Ochieng   2026-02-11 15:42:28

The Eldoret Law Courts has summoned Joseph Keino, the alleged mastermind of the Sh12 million overseas job scam, after he failed to attend the hearing.

Murder suspect asks court for freedom on lenient terms to reunite with children

By Peter Ochieng   2026-02-16 18:35:12

A man has been arraigned before the Eldoret Law Courts over the alleged murder of his neighbour in a tragic incident in Kesses area, Uasin Gishu County.

From hope to mama fua: A graduate's woes

By Peter Ochieng   2026-02-17 00:00:00

The university graduate who is a mother of three is struggling with homelessness while raising her children in squalid conditions in Soy, Uasin Gishu.

Eight suspects linked to fake fertiliser syndicate to remain in custody

By Peter Ochieng   2026-02-18 10:18:46

Eight suspects linked to a fake fertiliser syndicate in Eldoret will remain in custody for seven days to allow police to complete their investigations.

Man kills girlfriend before surrendering to police

By Peter Ochieng   2026-02-22 06:00:00

A 37-year-old man in Uasin Gishu County strangled his girlfriend to death at Kapymit before surrendering to the police, the court heard.

Bodaboda operator convicted of defiling six-year-old girl

By Peter Ochieng   2026-03-04 11:03:34

A boda boda rider accused of defiling a six-year-old Grade Two pupil is staring at spending time behind bars after the Eldoret Law Courts convicted him of the criminal offence.

How DNA verdict saved daughter's share in late Mark Too's estate

By Peter Ochieng   2026-03-06 11:20:00

Ruling followed an application by Chepkoech Too seeking DNA testing to establish her paternity after she was locked out of succession proceedings relating to the multibillion-shilling estate.

DNA test confirms daughter of Mark Too, court grants her share of Sh7 billion estate

By Peter Ochieng   2026-03-06 12:35:25

Ruling followed an application by Chepkoech Too seeking DNA testing to establish her paternity after she was locked out of succession proceedings relating to the multibillion-shilling estate.

Court worried of upsurge of succession cases involving surviving and deceased families

By Peter Ochieng   2026-03-10 15:01:48

The Presiding Judge of Eldoret High Court, Reuben Nyakundi, has expressed concern over the upsurge of succession of land-related cases in Uasin Gishu County.

Businessman Jackson Kibor's son jailed for assaulting his step-mother's kin

By Peter Ochieng   2026-03-11 16:52:58

A son of the late businessman Jackson Kibor has been jailed without the option of a fine after he was found guilty of assaulting Faith Jemutai, the sister of his stepmother Eunita Kibor.

Late businessman Jackson Kibor's son sentenced to 3 years for assaulting aunt

By Peter Ochieng   2026-03-11 17:03:04

Albert Kibor was convicted and sentenced by Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Areri in a brief court session that lasted less than five minutes.