Eric Omondi to fundraise for dangerous bridge in Baringo
Kenyan comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi has launched a campaign to reconstruct a perilous bridge over River Waseges in Baringo County. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, August 5, 2024, Omondi documented the dire state of the bridge, which currently consists of just three logs of wood. The footage shows schoolchildren navigating the […]
Floods calamity: 1,000 households displaced in Baringo County
A 1,000 households have been displaced in Baringo County due to floods caused by heavy torrential rains in the country. Kenya Red Cross says that on top of nature’s fury, there has been a longstanding conflict in the region. In a statement, the humanitarian authority says the community has to endure the double-edged crisis now […]
5 witnesses set to testify against man who defiled 10-year-old girl
Dennis Kibet, who is accused of defiling a 10-year-old minor and causing her grievous harm, was arraigned at the Kabarnet court where he pleaded not guilty to the accusations. Kibet was charged with defiling the minor on February 3, 2024, at around 9 pm at Sessoi village in Baringo North sub-county, contrary to section 8(1) […]
Detectives apprehend suspected bandit in Baringo, recover 2 rifles
Detectives have apprehended a suspected bandit and seized two assault rifles during a targeted operation in Baringo County’s Tiaty West Sub County. According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the arrest was made as a result of concerted efforts guided by actionable intelligence. Detectives tracked down the suspect identified as […]
Body of 75-year-old man found decomposing in a thicket in Baringo
The body of a 75-year-old man was discovered decomposing in a thicket by his son after going missing a week ago in Riwo Sub-location, Baringo County. Raymond Cherop, who until his demise lived alone, is alleged to have last been spotted heading to his farm which is within the area on August 7, 2023. He […]
Man accused of defiling 13-year-old girl released on Ksh300K bond
A man accused of defiling a 13-year-old girl in Baringo has pleaded not guilty to the charges at Kabarnet Law Court on Monday, June 26, 2023. Appearing before Senior Resident Magistrate Edwin Mulochi, the accused, Justine Ruto, denied the charges pressed against him in court. He was released on a bond of Ksh300,000. “The accused […]
Man pleads guilty to killing villager he accused of murder
41-year-old Jackson Kandie has pleaded guilty to killing a villager, Japheth Kiprop, whom he accused of committing murder in 2018. Appearing before Kabarnet Law Courts, Kandie pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge for the killing that happened at his home in Kaplel, Sacho on May 25 at around 6 pm after a drinking spree. Appearing […]