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Wycliff Kipsang

Marriage won't win votes, MP Kimaiyo tells rivals

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-07-24 16:10:41

Keiyo South MP Gideon Kimaiyo alias ‘Sonko’ has been on the spotlight for not marrying, a fact his opponents have often used against him politically.

Kaptagat forest restoration marks 10 years with nearly 3,000 hectares restored

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-07-28 06:00:00

The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme has restored nearly 2,800 hectares of the Kaptagat forest over the past decade through tree planting, community livelihoods and conservation measures.

Man uses comedy to help children in North Rift cope with banditry

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-08-01 12:26:25

A comedian has embarked on using his talent to offer solace and encouragement to children affected by banditry in the North Rift.

Former Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos now eyes parliamentary seat

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-08-04 16:25:00

Former Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Alex Tolgos, who served for ten years, has declared his interest in the Marakwet West parliamentary seat.

Police hunt for hospital staff over alleged defilement

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-08-05 13:33:15

Police in Uasin Gishu County have intensified their search for a cleaner at a private hospital who is accused of defiling a minor patient.

How farming is taming banditry in volatile Kerio Valley

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-08-05 14:00:00

For many years, Kerio Valley in the North Rift region has been known for rampant cases of insecurity, which have led to the loss of many lives.

Farouk Kibet to run in 2027 elections

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-08-12 12:00:00

According to Farouk, he has helped build leadership and steered many politicians to the top, and it is now his time to shine in elective positions.

Marakwet circumcisers turn anti-FGM champions, push for girls education

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-08-12 11:50:38

The war on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the North Rift has received a big boost after a group of circumcisers from the Marakwet community discarded the retrogressive practice.

"Bring back our fossil"- Baringo residents demand the remains of second oldest man

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-08-13 13:33:52

When the second oldest man’s fossil in the world (orrorin tugenenis) was discovered in Baringo County 26 years ago, hopes were high among locals.

Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet enters Turbo contest, setting up UDA showdown

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-08-14 09:41:40

Farouk Kibet’s bid for Turbo MP pits President Ruto’s aide against incumbent Janet Sitienei, intensifying UDA rivalry and turning the constituency into a key 2027 political battleground

Eldoret human rights defenders raise concerns over police misconduct

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-08-21 15:30:53

Human rights defenders in Uasin Gishu County have called for an independent investigation into the professional conduct of senior police officers in the North Rift.

Sorghum farming changing fortunes in Arid Kerio Valley, with over Sh15m harvest in sight

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-08-27 09:42:55

Sorghum farming is transforming livelihoods in drought-hit Kerio Valley, with Kabulwo Farmers’ Cooperative Society expecting more than Sh15 million this season.

'People power' takes on rising insecurity in Iten

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-08-28 00:00:00

The ‘people power’ best describes the latest strategy by residents of Iten in Elgeyo Marakwet County to tame the surge in cases of insecurity in the region

Sh1.3bn Kipkaren dam project set to boost water supply in Eldoret

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-09-07 11:42:25

Residents of Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties are set to benefit after the two devolved units entered into a partnership to complete the Sh1.3 billion Kipkaren Dam Water Supply Project.

Why Eldoret robbers are digging up war graves

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-09-15 09:45:00

Eldoret’s European Cemetery is being ravaged by grave robbers, encroachment and neglect, threatening a historic war memorial and the preservation of Kenya’s heritage.

Social media fuels sexual abuse of millions of children, report finds

By Wycliff Kipsang   2026-09-16 13:05:10

Nearly 60 per cent of cases took place on social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and WhatsApp.