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Yvonne Chepkwony

Scars of injustice: Activist pays heavy price for defending truth

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-01-07 06:00:00

Chumba lost a twin brother, home and family property in the 2007 post-election violence. He bears many scars, the consequences of fighting for the injustices meted out on others.

Suspect in Sh1.2m heroin seizure freed on bond

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-01-16 00:00:00

A man charged with trafficking heroin worth Sh1.19 million has been released on a Sh100,000 bond.

Pastor' jailed 10 years for killing his wife

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-01-20 16:04:46

Stephen Nderitu, 70, has been jailed for 10 years for the murder of his wife on the eve of Valentine's Day, two years ago.

Spirit of Kenyaism: TikTokers save Nakuru woman's hotel from collapse

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-01-22 16:55:00

Kenyans on social media platforms across the country and beyond rallied behind her, and, in the blink of an eye, her world changed.

Life sentence stands for woman who killed five-year-old sister over Sh10

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-01-22 15:06:29

Following the murder, Wambui was arrested and charged at the High Court in Nakuru. She was sentenced to life imprisonment.

'Pastor' sentenced to 10 years in jail for killing wife on Valetine's eve

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-01-23 10:05:00

The man, 70, who was widely known as a pastor and respected for his commitment to the church, killed his wife of 42 years, Rosa Chokchok, using a panga and a hammer.

Man jailed 20 years for murder freed after appeal

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-02-05 15:27:13

The court of appeal in Nakuru has acquitted a man serving a 20-year sentence for the murder of a Samburu businessman six years ago, citing improper identification procedures.

Man found killed within Kabarnet town

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-02-07 07:00:00

Detectives in Baringo are investigating the murder of an unidentified man in Kabarnet town.

Malnutrition remains a challenge among children under five in Baringo

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-02-09 12:34:36

Malnutrition continued to pose a threat to the growth of children in Baringo County.

DNA links 20-year-old man to murder of four women

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-02-14 15:09:40

Polycarp Kwenyu, based at the Kisumu Government Chemist, testified before Nakuru High Court Judge Julius Nangea that DNA from the women’s bodies matched that of Ezekiel Sakwa.

Man denies possessing ethanol as residents protest in court

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-02-17 11:04:46

A man has denied being in possession of ethanol in Eldama Ravine, as agitated residents demonstrated within the court premises over the high consumption of alcohol in the area.

From forced marriage to a rebellious faithful, inside Maimuna's advocacy for justice

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-02-19 13:03:51

Mwinyi Maimuna, who escaped early marriage, continues to champion justice and speak out against societal wrongs despite facing stigma and personal struggles.

ICJ urges state to abolish death penalty

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-02-22 06:00:00

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has called on the Kenyan government to abolish the death penalty through legislative reforms.

Police deployed as Nakuru gangs attack motorists and passengers

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-02-23 12:22:17

The gang, allegedly armed, has been terrorising motorists and pedestrians, robbing them of goods and blocking roads.

Police Officer claims fatal shooting of suspect was accidental

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-03-05 14:34:27

A Nakuru police officer charged with killing a suspect found with 11 rolls of bhang eight years ago claims the shooting was accidental.

Telemedicine saving lives in Baringo County one child at a time

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-03-09 07:00:00

Caroline Jebiwott used to travel kilometres seeking health care services until she heard of the telemedicine programme at Chemolingot Sub-county Hospital and decided to give it a shot.

Diver's body yet to be retrieved from Chebloch gorge in Baringo

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-03-10 15:18:32

The diver Rodger Kiplimo, 25, was swept away after making a daring dive into the swollen gorge following the ongoing rains in the country.

Hope as calm returns to North Rift

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-03-12 10:47:46

Renewed security operations and community efforts are bringing cautious hope to Kenya’s North Rift after decades of deadly bandit attacks that displaced communities and devastated livelihoods.

Teacher transferred amid harassment, victimisation claims

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-03-12 11:13:13

A Nakuru teacher has been transferred after alleging harassment and victimisation by the head teacher at her school, raising concerns about workplace treatment in the profession.

Two arrested for repackaging, selling government-subsidised fertiliser

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2026-03-13 14:20:59

The fertilizer is part of a government subsidy programme intended to support farmers by selling the product at Sh2, 500 per sack.