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Ten-year-old boy killed by speeding truck while heading to collect school fees in Uasin Gishu By Cyrus Sholim June 09, 2026 12:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter According to witnesses, the truck --which wa …
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5 witnesses to testify against matatu driver accused of defiling grade 9 learner By Cyrus Sholim May 05, 2026 06:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A 15-year-old grade nine learner who was …
5 witnesses to testify against matatu driver accused of defiling grade 9 learnerAn Eldoret court heard testimony from a 16-year-old girl alleging she was defiled by her biological father following their mother's death. The father, Alex Wafula, faces incest charges under the Sexual Offences Act; he was arrested after the girl confided in a teacher about the abuse.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Eldoret court heard testimony from a 16-year-old girl alleging she was defiled by her biological father following their mother's death. The father, Alex Wafula, faces incest charges under the Sexual Offences Act; he was arrested after the girl confided in a teacher about the abuse.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said the government is investing heavily in the education sector to secure a better future for young people, citing human capital as the nation's most critical asset. He noted the country is hiring more teachers, expanding learning spaces, and developing a new university education model.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Eldoret court released five suspects unconditionally in connection with the seizure of 4,000 bags of suspected counterfeit fertilizer valued at over Ksh. 24 million. The magistrate ordered samples to be sent to a government chemistry laboratory to confirm whether the fertilizer is fake and directed police to release a motor vehicle seized from the first suspect.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Uasin Gishu County are searching for a cleaner at a private hospital in Eldoret who allegedly defiled a minor in a hospital washroom on July 21, 2026. The suspect, who has worked at the facility for a decade, is believed to have fled; his last mobile phone signal was traced to Kitale Town.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Universities Academic Staff Union at Moi University is demanding a public apology from Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut over alleged remarks describing lecturers as "parasites," reportedly made during the university's appearance before the National Assembly Committee on Education.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kevin Wakaba has been charged with murder at the High Court in Eldoret for the death of procurement officer Ekidor Ekure, who was killed on January 28, 2026, in the Langas area. Wakaba pleaded not guilty and requested bail, while two accomplices remain at large.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sixty-seven former street children and substance users in Uasin Gishu County have completed rehabilitation and moved into skills development programmes. The reintegration effort highlights ongoing challenges including poverty, family breakdown, substance abuse, and lack of economic opportunities that push children onto the streets.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sixty-seven former street children and recovering substance users in Uasin Gishu County have completed rehabilitation and transitioned into skills development programmes. Officials note that many rescued from the streets struggle with alcohol and drug addiction requiring treatment, while advocates say rehabilitation alone is insufficient to address the ongoing crisis of children living on streets amid poverty, family breakdown, and lack of economic opportunities.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A woman brought her brother-in-law to Eldoret Law Court, alleging he occupied her house after chasing her away with a machete and that he has felled trees on the property despite a court order to keep the peace. The accused, described as a senior member of the Repentance and Holiness Church, faces allegations of interfering with the property in a family land dispute.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu has defended teachers against criticism over recent school unrest, arguing that parents have largely abdicated their responsibility of guiding children and that the political class has fostered a toxic environment affecting learners. He also highlighted gains from the union's working relationship with government, including recruitment of 100,000 teachers.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Class Four pupil was run over and killed by a pebble-carrying truck while heading home to collect school fees in Yamumbi area, Uasin Gishu County. The driver surrendered at Langas Police Station, and investigations have commenced.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 15-year-old grade nine learner testified in an Eldoret court that matatu driver Michael Okwoko allegedly defiled her last year and threatened to kill her if she reported the incident. The prosecution has lined up five witnesses, including an investigating officer and a medical doctor from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →