Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies after attack by former boyfriend in Kenya
The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has confirmed the demise of Rebecca Cheptegei after a fight with her former boyfriend. Cheptegei, according to the federation, died on Thursday morning at the Moi Referral Hospital. She had burns to more than 75% of her body after being doused in petrol and set on fire, police said on […]
Drama as Gen Z protesters shut doors on worshippers in Nyeri, Eldoret
A normally serene Sunday service at the Kiamwathi Presbyterian Church Of East Africa (PCEA) in Nyeri Town constituency took a dramatic turn on as an organized group of irate Gen Z youths disrupted proceedings in a bold protest against the church’s leadership. The group, predominantly composed of young worshippers, arrived early at the church premises […]
With fanfare, colour, Ruto bestows Eldoret town city status
President William Ruto has officially elevated Eldoret town to become the country’s fifth city. President Ruto signed the charter and pended the government seal conferring Eldoret to a city. The momentous event was held in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Thursday, August 15, 2024. It was witnessed by several athletes who took part in the […]
Eldoret’s path to cityhood delayed, conferment postponed
The eagerly awaited ceremony to mark the elevation of Eldoret to city status has been postponed, Uasin Gishu County officials announced on Monday, August 5, 2024. Initially set for August 8, 2024, the ceremony will now take place on August 15, 2024, following instructions from the Office of the President. Jonathan Bii, the Governor of […]
‘Charged with Ksh37M theft, not 181 Kgs goat meat’ – Judiciary clarifies on protester granted Ksh10M bond
The Judiciary has issued a clarification on an Eldoret court case in which a protester was charged and freed on a bond of Ksh10 million. In a statement issued on the evening of Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Judiciary says the protester had been charged with theft of items amounting to Ksh37 million. 181 Kgs […]
EACC recovers Ksh3.2B govt land in Eldoret
The Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered Ksh3.2 billion land in Eldoret, belonging to government agencies. EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi confirmed the recovery saying the land belongs to the Judiciary, Administration Police, Uasin Gishu County Referral Hospital, County Fire Station, and the Uasin Gishu County Assembly. He says the land was grabbed by private […]
Married mother of 2 sues Eldoret man for sexting her
Andrew Wanjala has been charged in Eldoret court with offensive conduct after being sued by a married mother of two for sending her explicit messages. The 41-year-old on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, appeared before Principal Magistrate Caroline Watima where he denied the charges against him. The court heard that the accused on November 12, 2022, […]