Murkomen warns land cartels in Nakuru of stern action

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, has warned land cartels working with rogue Land officers in Nakuru that their days are numbered.

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CS Murkomen urges football fans to abide by CAF regulations

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, has called on Kenyans to abide by the regulations put in place by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

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Man sentenced to 20 years for killing wife after drinking spree in Baringo

The judge highlighted that Kibor lost her life due to domestic violence, an act that has caused significant distress within the community.

By 30 days ago

Patients in peril as Baringo public health facilities reel from neglect

Congestion, malfunctioning medical equipment, and a shortage of healthcare personnel continue to plague Baringo County’s ailing health sector.

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Molo teenager confesses to killing mother for withholding father's identity

Odingo stated that the boy confessed to killing his mother, with whom he had been living, for failing to disclose information about his father.

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'I knew I would not survive': Baringo man recounts ordeal after arrest over TikTok posts

The officers, he said, questioned him over a post he made on social media.

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Don't harm my husband, woman pleads with police after alleged abduction

Chesang, a mother of two, said Odhiambo was first taken to DCI offices in Kabarnet before he was transferred to Muthaiga Police Station in Nairobi.

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Trader ordered to refund Sh17m in botched land deal

It emerged the property belonged to the government and could not be allocated.

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'We tied his body to a tree': Witness recounts finding Tom Osinde's decomposing body

Odoyo was testifying against Julius Ogao, who allegedly killed Osinde on the night of June 17 and 18, 2023, at his Ngata Farm in Rongai, Nakuru County.

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74-year-old granny testifies against grandson in Christmas Day murder case

After the crime, he reportedly placed the body in a gunny bag and left it in the kitchen, next to the servant quarters where he lived.

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Judges call for a review of violent robbery sentence

Their remarks came when delivering the judgment on a case against Daniel Chege, a man on death row, for stealing a bicycle, valued at Sh4,000, on February 28, 2010.

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Witness narrates how he rescued boy after mother's brutal murder

Elizaphan Nderitu recounts rescuing boy from burning house in their Nakuru home. Five suspects have denied killing Susan Wambui, three others on July 21, 2022.

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'He showed no remorse': Children ask court to jail father for killing their mother

A family in Nakuru has urged a judge to jail their father for the brutal murder of their mother.

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KDF to set up barracks in North Rift counties hit by bandits

Plans are underway to establish six military barracks along the borders of Baringo, Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, and Samburu counties

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Student shot dead, two injured during Gen Z protests in Molo

A Form Four student was shot dead on Wednesday, while three other people were injured following a Gen Z protest in Molo, in Nakuru County.

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High Court dismisses bid to stop creation of a new sub-county in Baringo

The High Court in Kabarnet has dismissed a petition by Tiaty MP William Kamket seeking conservatory orders to stop the establishment of Suguta Sub-County in Kapedo.

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Affordable Housing plans spark outrage over loss of stadium land in Nakuru

What was meant to be a noble initiative to address urban housing shortages has now turned into a battle for public spaces.

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Court convicts police officer for killing superior

The Nakuru High Court has convicted a police officer for killing his superior following a protracted grudge.

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Baringo finally gets its first university

Baringo County has finally gotten its first university after the Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Ogamba, gazetted Kabarnet University College.

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Deadly grudge: Court finds Nakuru officer guilty of killing his boss

According to the prosecution, the officer allegedly killed his senior, Officer Kimeli, on August 8, 2023, at the K9 Unit, Dog section in Nakuru County.

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Cancer took my health, heartbreak everything else: Leah Wanjiru's silent battle

Papillary thyroid cancer has turned Wanjiru’s life upside down. Once steady, her footing is now uncertain, her days filled with pills — and prayers.

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Convict gets additional 30 years for theft and murder while in prison

A robbery with violence convict has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for robbing a supermarket and killing a watchman.

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Family sues IG over a missing businessman in Baringo

The family has sued the IG, the Attorney General, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to produce Aperit Rengit, who has been missing since Monday.

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Reform prisons through decongestion, State told

The graduation of 23 male inmates as paralegals in the Nakuru Men's Prison has renewed calls for decongestion in prisons.

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Keroche Breweries loses bid to stop liquidation in Sh45 million case

Keroche Breweries has lost a bid to halt liquidation proceedings initiated by former Managing Director Sam Shollei, who was awarded Sh45 million for wrongful dismissal.

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Insecurity rises as armed robbers reign terror in Nakuru

County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara confirmed that gangs targeting M-Pesa shops have been operating in Nakuru.

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Court dismisses insurance firm's appeal over Sh50 million claim

The Court of Appeal has dismissed Monarch Insurance’s bid to stop a Sh50 million compensation claim by two Nakuru businessmen.

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Witnesses: Suspect in ex-Treasury Tom Osinde's murder lied about owning V8 Prado

Julius is accused of killing Osinde on the night of June 17 and 18, 2023, at his Ngata Farm in Rongai, Nakuru County.

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Appellate court upholds death sentence against man who killed his wife

The Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentence for a man convicted of killing his wife a decade ago, dismissing his claim that he was insane when he committed the murder.

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CCTV footage links suspect to Tom Osinde murder

A CCTV footage retrieved from a petrol station has implicated Julius Mugoi in the murder of former Treasury official Tom Osinde.

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Two police reservists deny killing Baringo chief

Two police reservists accused of killing a chief in Baringo County three months ago have been arraigned before a Nakuru court.

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Police reservist convicted of the murder of a teacher in 2022

Justice Rachel Ngetich convicted Wilson Chebii of killing Wycliffe Simotwo on May 1, 2022, at Terrain, Kinyach in Baringo North.

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Baringo Public Service Board in conflict with the executive over staff recruitment

Baringo County's Executive and Public Service Board are locked in a dispute over staff recruitment, trading accusations of corruption and secrecy.

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Murkomen accuses politicians of funding insecurity in North Rift, North Eastern

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has accused politicians of funding and enriching themselves in North Rift and North Eastern through insecurity in the regions.

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Baringo County Board skips assembly summons over staff recruitment

Baringo County Public Service Board led by Joseph Korir failed to honour summons by the Baringo County Assembly to shed light on the alleged illegal recruitment of staff.

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Irate Mogotio residents demand justice for a slain driver

Residents of Mogotio in Baringo County are demanding justice for a driver who was killed in a banditry attack along the Marigat-Loruk road on Monday.

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'She was my pillar': Husband mourns wife's death after delayed C-Section

Wairimu was 42 weeks pregnant and doctors recommended that she undergoes C-Section. Her husband believes his wife died due to negligence by the Level V hospital.

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Activist sues Nakuru County Secretary over irregular appointment

A Nakuru human rights activist has sued Nakuru County Secretary Samwel Mwaura for allegedly unlawfully deploying an unqualified officer in the office of the Director of Land and Planning.

By 4 months ago

Farmer sues IG after police seize five cows

A farmer has sued the Inspector General of Police, seeking compensation and the release of his five cows that were seized by officers from the Anti-Stock Theft Unit.

By 4 months ago

Kenya Railways MD agrees to pay woman in Sh45m compensation suit

The Kenya Railways Corporation managing director has consented to pay Sh10 million quarterly in Sh45 million compensation to a Nakuru businesswoman.

By 4 months ago