Gilbert Kimutai
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Eating man's best friend: Bomet man cooked and ate dog meat
The man, who identified himself to the police only as Juma was arrested for slaughtering and eating the dog. [Gilbert Mutai, Standard] Dog meat is generally a big taboo in Africa and many other parts of the world. But a man in Mulot, Bomet County was caught, slaughtered and at a canine that was scavenging at the shores of Amalo River at the border of Narok and Bomet counties. The man, who… → Read More
Family seeks justice after nine-year-old crushed to death by tea harvesting machine
A tea harvesting machine deployed by James Finlay company. [Nikko Tanui, Standard] A family of four in Bomet County is seeking for justice after their nine-year-old son was killed by a tea-harvesting machine. Emmanuel Kipkurui, who was slashed by the self-propelled machine is said to have been driven by curiosity to know how the machine was operated. Preliminary investigations indicate that the… → Read More
UDA summons Kericho Assembly Speaker Patrick Mutai
Kericho County MCAs address the press in Nakuru City during a meeting held on January 8, 2023. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Kericho County Assembly Speaker Dr Patrick Mutai has been summoned to appear before United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party Disciplinary Committee over the ongoing tussle for leadership positions at the Assembly. The speaker has been accused of disregarding the party's… → Read More
Don't kill the opposition, Bishop Robert Langat tells William Ruto
Bishop Langat said with Ruto’s success in the recent contest for control of both Parliament is enough for him to settle down and start to deliver election pledges. → Read More
Former PC Francis Sigei wins MP seat after losing three times
Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Francis Sigei garnered 41,392 votes to beat outgoing MP Koskei who got 26,170 votes. → Read More
Protests in Bomet as CCM disputes governorship results
Earlier in the day, Ruto supporters took to the streets of Bomet town in protest, saying they will not accept the results. → Read More
Isaac Ruto airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment
CCM Secretary General Albert Kochei said Isaac Ruto, who is contesting for the Bomet governor seat, has been unwell for the past one week. → Read More
Sh100 billion Mulot tech plant launched to fight online fraud
Apart from churning out engineers, the plant will help in enhancing government service delivery through training. → Read More
A tweet claiming 17 girls have been defiled in Bomet County is False
Police say this is the second time the claim is cropping up on social media. → Read More
Stray leopard mauls 12 sheep, still on the loose
Kenya Wildlife Service officers who were called in to try and trace the wild animal confirmed from the footsteps and style of killing and feeding that the stray animal is a leopard. → Read More
Kimemia settles for engineer, Ruto picks 24-year-old woman
Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia has picked a running mate to replace his deputy. → Read More
Ruto's CCM says it will back Toto's Woman Rep quest
Despite his party clearing nominated Senator Alice Milgo to vie for the Woman Representative post, Isaac Ruto Ruto said the party still supports Toto. → Read More
Bomet voters reject MCAs who supported BBI Bill in assembly
A total of 17 ward representatives failed to get the UDA ticket to defend their seats. → Read More
Toto, 24, shocks old politicians in UDA primaries for Woman Rep
When Chepkorir declared interest for the post, many dismissed her as a joyrider. Youth in the county are associating with her success and have vowed to emulate her. → Read More
‘Shocked’ Ruto Karen guards treated me suspiciously, Bomet’s surprise candidate Toto
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Longisa Hospital offers hope to cancer patients seeking therapy
An oncology centre was launched at the hospital in 2019. Currently, 36 patients are receiving chemotherapy treatment. → Read More
Music brought me fame not money: 'Emily Chepchumba' composer now runs a posho mill
'Emily Chepchumba' composer has retreated to his village where he runs a posho mill, says when he returned home many thought he was a millionaire. → Read More
Salat confident of victory in Senate contest next year
Kanu Secretary-General Nick Salat has warned opponents against undermining his candidature for the Bomet Senate seat in next year's elections. → Read More
Wilson Sossion’s vehicle stoned in Bomet town
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Two dead, 11 injured in Bomet accident
The accident occurred after a matatu collided with a tractor near Sachangwan area. → Read More