Eric Omondi’s Baringo bridge project to cost Ksh1.7M
Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi’s ambitious project to build a bridge over River Waseges in Baringo County is set to cost contributors Ksh1.7 million. Omondi took to Instagram to share the construction details, emphasizing the materials needed and the overwhelming support the project has received. “These are all the materials we need to complete the bridge […]
Raging flash floods wreak havoc in Marigat
Raging flash floods witnessed in Marigat, Baringo county have left residents counting losses after the floods swept off a number of properties. The heavy downpour which was accompanied by a strong wind blew off the roofs of some business stalls, with some cars and houses within the town being swept away. While confirming the incident, […]
Baringo County to dispose of 42 unclaimed bodies
Baringo County Referral Hospital (BCRH) is set to dispose of 42 unclaimed bodies that have been lying at the mortuary for two years. Speaking to K24 Digital, Medical Superintendent Garrison Abakhalwa noted that this is aimed at decongesting the facility for efficiency. He regretted that the situation had in the long run overwhelmed the morgue […]
Baringo County referral hospital on spot again over alleged negligence
Baringo county health department refutes claims prior to the death of an asthmatic patient who died due to alleged negligence in the facility. Speaking in Kabarnet hotel on Monday night while addressing the journalist on the issue, the County Executive Committee (CEC) Richard Rotich rubbished the claims saying that the patient was admitted and attended […]
School bus swept away by floods in Baringo
A school bus belonging to Kabarnet SDA was on Friday, April 30 swept away by flash floods at Kakapul river, Baringo county. The bus was reportedly ferrying trainers from Cheptebo heading to Kolowa in Tiaty constituency. Reports indicate that the bus was initially stuck in mud forcing the passengers to alight and walk home. Consequently, […]
KCSE candidate in Baringo leaves mobile phone with exam papers behind as he escapes arrest
Police in Baringo have launched a probe into an incident where a KCSE candidate allegedly escaped the exam room yesterday to source for leakage of Agriculture paper. In a statement by the DCI, the student from Radat Secondary School identified as Kennedy Ruto is said to have changed his school uniform and put on civilian […]
Two minors among eight people killed in Baringo banditry attack
Eight people including two minors were on the night of Saturday, February 26 shot dead in an ambush attack in Baringo County by Pokot herders. This was confirmed by Baringo Deputy County Commissioner Jackton Orieny who noted that an unidentified number of people caught up in the attack are currently fighting for their lives after […]