Kericho: Tout arrested for threatening traders with post-election eviction
Police in Kericho are holding a man on incitement to violence charges after he threatened fruit vendors at a local petrol station. Kipruto Vincent Koech, a matatu tout operating in Kericho, allegedly threatened the traders that they would be evicted from the county after the upcoming August General Election. According to the Directorate of Criminal […]
Kericho woman falsely accuses area chief of rape, detectives discover they were in relationship
A woman in Kericho is likely to face charges of false accusations after she allegedly accused her area chief of repeatedly raping her. However, after further investigations, it was discovered by detectives she falsely accused her area chief of forcing himself on her. The revelations come days after her husband discovered that the two have […]
25-year-old man kills his 60-year-old mother over land
Police in Kericho have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly stabbing to death his 60-year-old mother. His mother had allegedly stopped him from leasing out a portion of family land. According to area residents, the suspect is known for his hot temperament and had reported his behaviour to the local area chief, but the relevant […]
Killer cop Caroline Kangogo wanted to meet police officer’s kids before killing him – wife reveals
Fugitive killer cop Caroline Kangogo was in constant communication with Constable John Ogweno’s wife days before his death Juliet Ogweno, the wife, says the woman used to call her and inquire on several issues but she never suspected that they could be dating. The widow narrated how Kangogo’s would call her and brief her on […]
Planning to go out? Why weatherman wants you to stay indoors this weekend
Kenyans have been cautioned to prepare for a colder weekend coupled with rains in various parts of country. In a Friday, July 9 statement, the Kenya Meteorological Department advised Kenyans to dress warmly and consume hot beverages so as to keep warm. “Weekend is around the corner, don’t miss weather updates if you are planning any […]
Kericho man with bullets in his body seeks help
Kiprono, 37, was hit by stray bullets in Kericho town as police dispersed demonstrators in the wake of the 2007/2008 Post-Election Violence.
Hundreds of Finlays workers to lose jobs on Christmas Day
Finlays General Manager Stephen Scott blamed the closure of the two farms on increasing cost and over-supply.