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Yvonne Chepkwony

Paedophile jailed for 100 years after appeal flops

Justice Mohochi observed that the man subjected five minors, all under seven years to a bizarre and inhuman sexual attack.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

Paedophile jailed for 100 years after appeal flops

Love transcends language as deaf and dumb couple wed

Love transcends language as deaf and dumb couple wed

By Yvonne Chepkwony 3 months ago

Traders warn high levies will be a burden to hustlers

Traders warn high levies will be a burden to hustlers

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

Nakuru JSS teachers down tools to demand permanent jobs

Nakuru JSS teachers down tools to demand permanent jobs

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

It's sweet victory over troublesome pest for pawpaw farmers

The process of buying chemicals every week to contain the situation was financially draining, and some abandoned the venture, but with biocontrol.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

It's sweet victory over troublesome pest for pawpaw farmers

Woman loses three children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy

The single mother of four recounted the events on Sunday before parting ways with her four children whom she was to accompany for a youth mission to Kokwa Island.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

Woman loses three children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy

Scented success: Passion for cologne birthed my venture

As the owner of Harps Scent, Kihara developed a taste for scents and appreciated them, but encountered problems sourcing them in the past, which led her to explore and venture into the market.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

Scented success: Passion for cologne birthed my venture

Rescuers retrieve six bodies from Lake Baringo

This brings the number of people who died in last Sunday's boat tragedy to seven after at least 16 were rescued immediately the boat capsized after it was hit by strong winds.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

Rescuers retrieve six bodies from Lake Baringo

One person dead, six missing in Lake Baringo boat accident

The boat capsized in Lake Baringo on Sunday afternoon.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

One person dead, six missing in Lake Baringo boat accident

Baringo farmers receive seeds in move to revive cotton farming

CEC Risper Chepkong'a distributed 400 kilograms (Kg) of hybrid seeds to farmers in Kerio Valley in collaboration with Rivatex.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 4 months ago

Baringo farmers receive seeds in move to revive cotton farming

Suspect narrates chilling details in case on serial women murders

Evan Kebwaro confessed to being a member of the gang that robbed raped and killed women. [Harun Wathari, Standard]

By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago

Suspect narrates chilling details in case on serial women murders

Widows differ over husband's property value

Widows of a real estate businessman in Nakuru have differed in court over their husband's Sh5 million estate. The second wife alleged that the property was undervalued.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago

Widows differ over husband's property value

Baringo county seeks to allocate land for military camp

The military is seeking 1,000 acres of land in Mukutani, Baringo South, and Loyamorock in Tiaty to establish a permanent camp, paramilitary training field and aircraft space.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago

Baringo county seeks to allocate land for military camp

Police officer allegedly stabbed to death by his wife

Vincent Kipterim was allegedly attacked with a machete by his wife, ZamZam Bashir, 26, after he arrived home at around 3 am on Tuesday.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago

Police officer allegedly stabbed to death by his wife

How to navigate challenges, succeed in agrovet business

Lack of capital was the primary challenge during the business's inception.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago

How to navigate challenges, succeed in agrovet business

Childhood curiosity forced me to venture into telecom and tech

Starting a business is hard, but solving a problem should be a desire. Money should not be the driving factor. Distinguish yourself and be patient because nothing comes easy

By Yvonne Chepkwony 5 months ago

Childhood curiosity forced me to venture into telecom and tech

Governor Kihika unveils five-year development plan for Nakuru

The 3rd generation CIDP is in line with the constitutional requirement that no government resources should be appropriated outside a planning framework.

By Julius Chepkwony, Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago

Governor Kihika unveils five-year development plan for Nakuru

North Rift insecurity worsens despite government measures

Insecurity is rife in the areas, with locals forced to learn to live with the gunshot sounds. To the surprise of many, most attacks happen in broad daylight.

By Julius Chepkwony and Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

North Rift insecurity worsens despite government measures

Ex- Nakuru mayor's son wants will subjected to forensic audit

Nixion Thuo told Justice Heston Nyaga that he suspects his father's signature was forged in a bid to manipulate the will.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

Ex- Nakuru mayor's son wants will subjected to forensic audit

How Lilian Bitok turned gluten intolerance into a good business venture

Gluten intolerance is when you get sick after eating gluten (protein naturally found in some grains). It is also known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

How Lilian Bitok turned gluten intolerance into a good business venture

Blow to Agriculture CS as court dismissed Sh10 million compensation

Justice Heston Nyaga ruled that the CS had failed to produce concrete evidence to on how his rights were infringed.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

Blow to Agriculture CS as court dismissed Sh10 million compensation

10 years in jail for man who killed neighbour

The Nakuru High Court found Edwin Osiri, 35, guilty for the murder of Josphat Livoi on March 7, 2015, in Kaptembwo.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

10 years in jail for man who killed neighbour

Court allows plea bargain deal in murder of four women in Nakuru

Justice Heston Nyaga gave the State up to February 9 to negotiate the deal and report back to him.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

Court allows plea bargain deal in murder of four women in Nakuru

German in sexual assault case challenges criminal proceedings

Martin Baumgartner, 62, is facing 14 counts of defilement, indecent act and human trafficking, allegedly committed between 2006 and 2023 within Bahati sub-county.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 7 months ago

German in sexual assault case challenges criminal proceedings

Man accused of beating, strangling son to death for helping neighbour

The court heard that the father had called his children into the house and started beating them while threatening to harm their limbs and put them in wheelchairs.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 8 months ago

Man accused of beating, strangling son to death for helping neighbour

Student scores B after escaping forced marriage

Jackline Alebo said hunger to change her life and the community drives her to complete education.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 8 months ago

Student scores B after escaping forced marriage

North Rift schools destroyed by bandits renovated, work on 10 others ongoing

The government, in its report on the ongoing 'operation Maliza Uhalifu North Rift', said the four schools are ready for use as the new term starts.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 8 months ago

North Rift schools destroyed by bandits renovated, work on 10 others ongoing

Leaders differ over teams' report on the location of Baringo university

Two months ago, Moi Teachers College in Baringo Central was proposed as the best choice following a task force report presented to Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 8 months ago

Leaders differ over teams' report on the location of Baringo university

Seven people killed, 12 injured in Nakuru accident

Eight people killed after a trailer rammed into a matatu they were travelling in at Eveready roundabout on Nakuru-Eldoret highway, police say.

By Kennedy Gachuhi, Yvonne Chepkwony 8 months ago

Seven people killed, 12 injured in Nakuru accident

Ruto: Universal health plan is unstoppable

President Ruto said long-time profiteers of corruption in the health sector are sponsoring court cases against the reforms.

By Kennedy Gachuhi and Yvonne Chepkwony 9 months ago

Ruto: Universal health plan is unstoppable

Inmates given rare Jamhuri Day treat to bond with their families

Convicts at the Nakuru Main GK Prisons were full of joy as they celebrated Jamhuri Day with their families at the facility.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 9 months ago

Inmates given rare Jamhuri Day treat to bond with their families

Ex-mayor's kin to be paid Sh150,000 for upkeep, court rules

Joseck Thuo's widows and daughter will be paid Sh150,000 monthly upkeep from his estate until a Sh1 billion succession suit is heard and determined.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 9 months ago

Ex-mayor's kin to be paid Sh150,000 for upkeep, court rules

KCSE invigilator arrested over exam malpractice

Police in Baringo are investigating KCSE invigilator found in illegal possession of Business Paper 1 at Ruth Kiptui High School.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 9 months ago

KCSE invigilator arrested over exam malpractice

Baringo scientists discover 300,000-year-old tools

Palaeontologist says they will help to establish the kind of kits used in the past for butchering, hunting and chopping tubers. Three archaeological sites were discovered within Rabai in Baringo.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 10 months ago

Baringo scientists discover 300,000-year-old tools

State withdraws case against MP accused of defiling 16-year-old girl

Mogotio MP Kiborek had been charged with defiling the teenager in a Nakuru hotel. After five years of twists and turns, the prosecution says it has no witnesses.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 10 months ago

State withdraws case against MP accused of defiling 16-year-old girl

MP William Kamket, two others grilled over alleged incitement

Two MPs and a senator are being grilled at the Rift Valley Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nakuru County over alleged incitement to violence.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 10 months ago

MP William Kamket, two others grilled over alleged incitement

Inheritance feud unveils mayor's vast estate and contested will

His last will and testament are currently under dispute within the legal arena, contested by family members. The late mayor's will has sparked a division among the beneficiaries of his estate.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 11 months ago

Inheritance feud unveils mayor's vast estate and contested will

I started off as Mama Fua but now I own a laundry firm

From being Mama Fua to owning a laundry business, it has been a dream come true for Fiona Sampeyian, the director and founder of Abbey Laundry.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 11 months ago

I started off as Mama Fua but now I own a laundry firm

Bondeni OCS summoned in court over MP's defilement case

The case has not progressed to a hearing since 2018, prompting the victim's lawyer to protest. Court says delay caused by transfer of five magistrates who were handling the case.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 11 months ago

Bondeni OCS summoned in court over MP's defilement case

Private children's homes to be shut down in 8 years

The government aims to regulate and monitor children's development while also combatting trafficking.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 11 months ago

Private children's homes to be shut down in 8 years

Hunger for growth pushes hotelier into untapped Swahili food business

Jamia Food Mart and Eagle Palace Hotel situated along Oginga Odinga Street in Nakuru, have become go-to places for customers seeking unique services and delectable dishes.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 11 months ago

Hunger for growth pushes hotelier into untapped Swahili food business

Court orders lawyer to pay farmers Sh86m

Justice Heston Nyaga today issued the orders against lawyer Ezekial Simiyu in a suit emanating from a settlement of a claim filed by Wanyororo farmers against Attorney General in 1993.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 year ago

Court orders lawyer to pay farmers Sh86m

Officer in trouble for defrauding job seeker

The senior prison warder is accused of defrauding her neighbour of Sh840,000 under the pretext of securing him a job.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 year ago

Officer in trouble for defrauding job seeker

Senior prison officer in trouble for defrauding neighbour

The prisoner warder admitted to collecting Sh840,000 under the pretext of securing him employment.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 1 year ago

Senior prison officer in trouble for defrauding neighbour

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