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From a distance, the Kenyan flag fluttering relentlessly atop a huge rock deep inside a forest in Siriat village, Chepkemel, Uasin Gishu County, is hard to miss. …
Man spends days atop rock to raise awareness of rare diseaseCitizen Digital
… Speaking in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu County, Murkomen dismissed claims that the presence of goons constituted a national crisis, accusing politicians of exaggerating the issue. …
'Kenya does not have a goons crisis,' Murkomen says as police deny links to criminal gangsThe Standard
Human rights defenders in Uasin Gishu County have called for an independent investigation into the professional conduct of senior police officers in the North Rift. …
Eldoret human rights defenders raise concerns over police misconductThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAthletes compete in the 42km women race during the 2nd Eldoret City Marathon in Uasin Gishu County on April 21, 2019. …
Kenya's next medal will be won in a laboratoryCitizen Digital
… The charge sheet states that on diverse dates between January 16, 2026 and February 6, 2026 at Lemook Estate, Kapseret sub-county, Uasin Gishu county, the accused intentionally and unlawfully defiled his daughter. …
16-year-old girl testifies in defilement case against her fatherThe Standard
… He is facing an incest charge contrary to Section 20(1) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006.The charge sheet states that on various dates between January 16 and February 6, 2026, at Lemmok Estate in Kapseret Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, he intentionally and unlawfully def …
Eldoret. Father accused of defiling 16-year-old daughter after wife's deathCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya, Aug 17- A police officer was rescued from an angry mob and arrested in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, after he allegedly lured a 14-year-old girl into a house where she was reportedly locked inside. …
Police officer rescued from mob, arrested after allegedly luring 14-yr-old girl into house in TurboCitizen Digital
… 2026 07:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto presides over the passing-out parade of the first recruits cohort of 2025 at the KDF Recruits Training School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County …
President Ruto dismisses Opposition, tells Kenyans to reject tribal politicsCitizen Digital
… Speaking to residents in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Thursday, Ruto claimed that Uhuru had failed to address issues such as affordable housing and universal health coverage during his presidency and had now resorted to supporting efforts to remove him from office. …
Ruto takes on Uhuru, calls him 'opposition sponsor'Capital News
… Speaking on Thursday during the KDF recruits’ pass-out parade in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Ruto said the Defence Forces had continued to support national development through various projects across the country. …
Ruto Hails KDF for Supporting Development Projects Across Kenya Beyond Vision 2030President William Ruto has commissioned the Ziwa 2 Earth Dam Irrigation Project in Uasin Gishu County, which is expected to bring 500 acres under irrigation and support 1,000 farming households. The project includes desilting and embankment reconstruction, solar-powered pumping systems, and is expected to help reduce farmers' reliance on rain-fed agriculture.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has commissioned the Ziwa 2 Earth Dam Irrigation Project in Uasin Gishu County, which is expected to bring 500 acres under irrigation and support 1,000 farming households. The project includes desilting and embankment reconstruction, solar-powered pumping systems, and is expected to help reduce farmers' reliance on rain-fed agriculture.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of breaking a political agreement to support his presidential ambitions, claiming Uhuru instead urged Kenyans not to vote for him in 2022. Speaking in Uasin Gishu County, Ruto said Uhuru had promised "10 years of Uhuru, 10 years of Ruto" and called on him to retire and stop political involvement.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of betraying him in the 2022 election, claiming Kenyatta abandoned him after years of political support and campaigned against his presidential bid. Ruto said he supported Kenyatta in 2013 and 2017 but received no backing when he sought the presidency, alleging Kenyatta urged voters not to elect him despite a political understanding that each would serve ten years.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto opened the Kenya School of TVET Moiben Campus in Uasin Gishu County, the first TVET trainer college outside Nairobi, pledging to expand the campus and build student hostels to increase the supply of instructors for technical colleges.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba announced she is leaving the United Democratic Alliance, citing a lack of respect for other communities by some ruling party leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. She said her conscience would not allow her to continue associating with political leaders she accused of disregarding other communities.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has secured interim orders from the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Eldoret in a challenge against Elgeyo Marakwet's County Public Service Board and County Government over the failure to advertise and recruit a Director of Public Health and replace Public Health Officers. The court ordered a hearing for October 14, 2026, and directed that the status quo be maintained in the meantime.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan youth have launched a campaign called Sitatumika (I will not be used) to resist politicians deploying them to cause violence and silence dissenting voices in the run-up to next year's elections. The movement, founded by Aaltonen Jumba, will establish teams promoting peaceful campaigns in counties, culminating in a national launch in December.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says Kenya is integrating artificial intelligence and digital platforms into tourism promotion to make the country's destinations more visible and accessible to digital travellers. The government is using technology such as Safari Live and Tembea Kenya to expand Kenya's tourism offering and encourage domestic travel.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →
At least three people have died in Noonkpoir Estate, Kitengela, Kajiado County, in the past four days after allegedly consuming illicit alcohol, with two others reportedly fighting for their lives. Residents are calling on authorities to crack down on outlets suspected of selling illicit alcohol.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders in Uasin Gishu County have called on Parliament to pass a balanced tobacco control law that safeguards public health while protecting businesses and livelihoods. They raised concerns during public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, warning that current proposals pose risks to businesses if passed unchanged.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stakeholders in Uasin Gishu County have urged Parliament to balance public health objectives with business interests as it reviews the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025, citing concerns that a proposed licensing requirement for tobacco businesses could increase costs and constitute double taxation alongside existing single business permits, and that a 100-metre sales restriction near places serving youth could be difficult to enforce in densely populated areas.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has entered a Sh26 billion deal to import 540,000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia amid the country's worst production shortfall in years, but questions have arisen over the importer's selection, the deal's structure, and final public costs.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Sh26 billion agreement to import 540,000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia through a little-known private company has sparked questions over the importer's selection, deal structure, and final public cost amid the country's worst maize production shortfall in years.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
An Environment and Lands Court in Eldoret has confirmed Eunita Kibor, the youngest wife of the late Rift Valley politician Jackson Kibor, as executor of his multi-billion-shilling estate estimated at over Ksh.3 billion. More than 16 children of the deceased had accused their stepmother of using a forged will, but Justice Emmanuel Washe dismissed their assertions and ruled Eunita is the sole executor, who will act with the help of Kibor's former lawyer, Jonah Bundotich.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A dormitory housing 340 Form 3 and 4 students was destroyed in a fire at Hill School, Eldoret that broke out at 5am, with no injuries reported. The fire was contained by Kenya Red Cross Society working with county and emergency officials, amid rising cases of school fires across Kenya.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Agriculture announced the importation of 25 million bags of maize to protect consumers from poor harvests. Maize farmers are concerned that the importation will depress prices for their remaining crops following drought losses.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Agriculture's announcement to import 25 million bags of maize to cushion consumers against poor harvests is concerning maize farmers like Maurice Kimutai in Uasin Gishu County, who had been planning to sell their surviving crops after a devastating drought.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
A fire destroyed a dormitory block at Hill School Girls Eldoret on Tuesday morning; all students were accounted for and safe, with no casualties reported. County officials and security personnel, supported by the Kenya Red Cross Society and officers from neighbouring counties, contained the blaze, and investigations into the cause have been launched.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Eldoret will host the UN Tourism Week from September 21 to 27 at the University of Eldoret, with artificial intelligence and digital technology as the centrepiece. The event aims to showcase digital solutions and technologies to help destinations and tourism businesses reach new markets, and will provide training to MSMEs, tour operators, hoteliers, and tourism enterprises on using AI and digital tools for destination marketing and business development.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
A fuel tanker overturned during a head-on collision with a saloon car near Paul Boit High School in Turbo along the Eldoret-Webuye highway on Thursday night, killing three people and injuring 23 others. The tanker exploded as locals attempted to siphon leaking fuel from the wreckage.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
An oil tanker explosion on the Eldoret-Turbo Road has killed three people, with 22 injured currently admitted to hospital, seven of whom are in intensive care with severe burns. The accident occurred after the tanker collided with another vehicle and caught fire as members of the public attempted to scoop spilled fuel.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
A petroleum tanker caught fire and exploded along the Eldoret-Webuye Road near Paul Boit Secondary School; ten casualties were evacuated to hospitals and two bodies recovered, with the incident contained through a multi-agency response by Kenya Red Cross, police, and firefighters.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
A fuel tanker overturned on the Eldoret-Webuye highway near Paul Boit Secondary School in Turbo, sparking a fire that killed two people and injured nine others now admitted to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. Police say the fire may have been triggered when someone attempted to remove the tanker's battery, as residents rushed to siphon fuel.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A suspect linked to the theft of three cows was beaten to death, while his accomplice sustained serious injuries after the pair were found driving the animals from Nandi towards Uasin Gishu County. The cattle belonged to a Kabisaga village resident and were stolen Monday night.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
An oil tanker overturned on the Eldoret-Webuye road in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, caught fire after residents reportedly rushed to siphon fuel. Two bodies have been recovered so far, but the county police commander warned the death toll could rise as rescue efforts continue.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders warned against escalating political violence and tribalism ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging rival camps to allow political meetings to proceed without disruption and calling for political competition to be centred on ideas and development.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of Parliament have called for answers regarding government plans to privatise the New KCC processing plant in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, are searching for a woman who drugged and robbed Asbel Kiprop, a three-time 1500m world champion and Chief Inspector, of an unknown amount of money at a club over the weekend. The incident occurred after the suspect joined him while he was watching football matches on Friday afternoon.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties have partnered to complete the Kipkaren Dam Water Supply Project, funded by the National Government and African Development Bank, which is expected to inject 23,000 cubic metres of water daily and benefit about 50,000 residents in Eldoret and its environs.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Safaricom has allocated Sh51 million to construct new infrastructure at Eldoret Special School in Uasin Gishu County, including two dormitories, three vocational classrooms, and a solar-powered borehole. The investment is part of the company's partnership with the county and initiative to improve learning standards for learners with special needs.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →