March 7, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya

Kericho

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EACC arrests registrar in Kericho over Ksh210,000 bribe for title deeds

A senior officer working at the Kericho County Lands Registry has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over claims of bribery. The officer is accused of taking Ksh210,000 in order to process title deeds for two parcels of land. His arrest happened inside his office where the commission says he had already collected

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Tengecha Boys dormitory destroyed in fire days after Litein Boys unrest

Kericho County is facing yet another worrying case of student unrest after a fire broke out at Tengecha Boys High School. The incident happened only days after a similar case at Litein Boys High School, raising questions about the safety of schools in the area and the rising cases of indiscipline among students. The fire

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Politics

Mutai urges unity in Kericho after surviving fresh bid to remove him from office

Governor Erick Mutai has managed to hold on to his seat following a decisive ruling by the Senate on Friday, August 29, 2025. Senators dismissed the charges against him and backed his objection to the impeachment, effectively ending the process in his favour. This marked the second time the governor has survived an attempt to

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Politics

Lawyer Elisha Ongoya demands respect after heated exchange with Kericho MCA in court

Lawyer Elisha Ongoya has come out strongly after a tense moment unfolded in court involving a Kericho Member of County Assembly who had appeared as a witness. The incident, which caused a brief disruption in the proceedings, occurred when the MCA became visibly emotional during cross-examination. This sudden reaction attracted attention inside the courtroom and

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