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… He allegedly committed the said offence on June 7, 2026 in Marura Soko in Kimumu area along the Eldoret-Iten road in Uasin Gishu County.The accused who looked frail after being subjected to mob justice by the public after allegedly being busted red-handed in the act, pleaded not …
Man denies defiling a four-year-old girlCitizen Digital
… The Deputy President spoke on Sunday when he attended an interdenominational church service and presided over a fundraiser for 19 churches at Kapsang in Soy Constituency, Uasin Gishu County. …
There will be no space for looting, property destruction during protests - KindikiThe Standard
Maize crop drying on a farm in Ainabkoi, Uasin Gishu County amid biting drought. …
Country stares at acute food crisis as severe drought hits grain basketThe Standard
Maize crop drying on a farm in Ainabkoi, Uasin Gishu County amid biting drought. …
Severe drought looms as country stares at acute food crisisCitizen Digital
… Kigen, who has since denied the charge, committed the said offence on June 5, 2025, at Kiptimet village in Ainabkoi sub-county, Uasin Gishu County. …
Man in court for refusing to move out of brother’s house, allegedly threatening sister-in-lawThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAngry residents of Ziwa, Uasin Gishu County, have held protests to demand justice for former military officer David Muigei, who discovered recently that a death certificate was issued under his name and used to transfer ownership of his car. …
Residents protest to demand justice for ex-soldier declared dead while aliveThe Standard
… The committee also reviewed enforcement data from Uasin Gishu County, which showed fluctuating trends. …
Rift Valley leads in illicit alcohol seizuresCitizen Digital
… Victor Nyamwari Ondari is alleged to have committed the offence on June 7, 2026, in the Road Block area of Uasin Gishu County. …
Man charged with stealing two bibles and a Kamusi in EldoretCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize A family in Yamumbi area, Langas ward, Uasin Gishu County, is crying for justice after their ten-year-old son was run over and killed on the spot by a truck carrying pebbles while he was on his way home to collect extra tuition money at Mwiruti Primary School. …
Ten-year-old boy killed by speeding truck while heading to collect school fees in Uasin GishuCitizen Digital
How Kokwo professionals are turning conservation into a movement in Kaptagat By Citizen Reporter June 08, 2026 04:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Jackson Mandago, Senator for Uasin Gishu County, and Chri …
How Kokwo professionals are turning conservation into a movement in KaptagatPresident William Ruto announced that the government will invest Ksh.4 billion in a new smart city in Malaba, Busia County, featuring 2,000 affordable housing units and other amenities designed to create jobs and attract investors. The government has also allocated Ksh.18 billion to Busia County for construction of affordable houses, modern markets, and student hostels.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that the government will invest Ksh.4 billion in a new smart city in Malaba, Busia County, featuring 2,000 affordable housing units and other amenities designed to create jobs and attract investors. The government has also allocated Ksh.18 billion to Busia County for construction of affordable houses, modern markets, and student hostels.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan athletes Wilson Chepkwech, Bramwel Chasala, and Purity Munyalo won gold medals in their respective disciplines—1500m, 200m, and girls' long jump—as athletics began at the Anoca Zone V Youth Games at Kenyatta University on Wednesday.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has reduced the price of a 50-kilogramme bag of subsidised fertiliser to Sh2,000 and halved the cost of certified maize seed to help farmers in the country's breadbasket recover from crop losses caused by a three-month dry spell across North Rift counties. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the intervention aims to help farmers return to production ahead of El Niño rains expected from October.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
An Eldoret court heard testimony from three siblings, aged 7, 9 and 11, against their father Daniel Odunga, a former KAG Church pastor, who faces three counts of defilement and indecent act with a child for alleged offences in June 2026. The accused denied the charges and is being held at Eldoret GK Remand Prison.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that maize seed prices will fall from Ksh.300 to Ksh.150 per bag starting September 2026, and that fertiliser will be subsidised by Ksh.500 per bag to help farmers recover from last season's crop failure.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three vulnerable boys from Turkana County secured places at top secondary schools and obtained impressive KCSE results with support from an elderly woman benefactor, Christina Cherono, who died in December 2025. Now stranded without her support, the trio—Humphrey Loreh, Fred Amurio, and Brian Kimutai—cannot proceed to university education.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto challenged his critics to demonstrate what they have done for Kenyans and to present their own plans and projects instead of engaging in political rhetoric. Ruto accused the opposition of being financed and arranged to oppose his government, and of fighting development initiatives like the Social Health Authority and housing programme without offering alternatives.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen rejected concerns about a nationwide goon crisis, arguing instead that the real problem is intellectual deficiency among political leaders and that some politicians deliberately engineer local violence to claim a national emergency.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A man in Siriat village, Chepkemel, Uasin Gishu County has spent days atop a large rock deep inside a forest to raise awareness of a rare disease.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that Kenya does not have a goons crisis, and the National Police Service denied involvement in disruptions at opposition meetings or protecting criminal gangs, despite months of opposition accusations that police have facilitated such gangs.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's athletic talent is plentiful, but the country lacks the scientific infrastructure—physiologists, nutritionists, data analysis—that rival nations use to develop and sustain medal-winning careers. Without proper screening and laboratory support, Kenya loses athletes to preventable injuries and doping, while foreign competitors exploit Kenyan altitude and trails to gain advantage.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
A biological father in Eldoret is facing an incest charge after allegedly defiling his 16-year-old daughter on several occasions following his wife's death. The girl testified in court that her father made inappropriate advances and conditioned school supplies on sexual acts; she reported the abuse to a teacher after his threats.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A police officer in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, was rescued from an angry mob and arrested after allegedly luring a 14-year-old girl into a house where she was reportedly locked inside. The girl was rescued by members of the public, and both she and the officer were taken to hospital; police said investigations were continuing.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto dismissed ethnic-based political groupings and told Kenyans voters are interested in leaders' development records, not tribal affiliations. He called on the country to reject tribal politics and embrace national unity, saying Kenya's progress depends on leaders and citizens prioritizing national interest above ethnic and political considerations.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the Opposition to undermine his administration, claiming Uhuru failed to address issues like affordable housing and universal health coverage during his presidency and is now supporting efforts to remove him from office. Ruto said his government should be judged by its record rather than opposition slogans.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has praised the Kenya Defence Forces for supporting national development projects across the country beyond Vision 2030, saying the military's technical expertise and organisational capacity enable it to participate in infrastructure development and other national priorities alongside traditional security responsibilities.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
President William Ruto attended the 46th Kenya Defence Forces recruits pass-out parade at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School in Eldoret, marking the completion of basic military training for a new cohort and their transition into service as trained KDF members.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto accused his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of sponsoring opposition politicians and questioned his record on affordable housing, universal health coverage, and education. Ruto told residents in Uasin Gishu County that the 2027 election should focus on what leaders have delivered rather than calls for his removal.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua is asserting that leaks within state security and State House give him unprecedented insight into President Ruto's government, repeatedly anticipating executive moves and releasing sensitive operational details at rallies and press conferences.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Eldoret court has allowed police to detain five suspects, including a couple, for 14 days in connection with the murder of a hotel manager. The victim's body was found near Kipkorgot Centre on August 6, 2026.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Retired Kenyan marathoner Mike Kipkorir Kipyego has been remanded in custody after a court cancelled his Ksh.1 million bond. He is accused of defrauding Nandi County Mosop parliamentary aspirant Mary Lucy Kurgat by falsely claiming he could sell her prime property in Elgon View Estate near Eldoret.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has officially submitted a government-backed bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, competing against London, Rome and Munich. If successful, Nairobi would become the first African city to host the premier World Athletics Championships.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya has submitted Nairobi's formal bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, placing Kenya in contention with London, Rome and Munich. If successful, Nairobi would become the first African city to host the premier World Athletics Championships, with Kenya hoping to bring the event to the continent for the first time.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kapsuswa Affordable Housing Project in Soy Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, nearing 98.8 per cent completion, is delivering 220 affordable housing units while creating employment for TVET graduates like electrical engineering diploma holder Florence Auma Odhiambo, supporting the Government's Affordable Housing Programme goals of job creation and economic growth.
6 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 →
Police in Uasin Gishu County are searching for Kelvin Pyego, a cleaner at Living Room International Hospital, accused of defiling a minor patient on July 21. According to authorities, the suspect has fled and is believed to be hiding in Kitale town.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →