Yvonne Chepkwony

Boy, 13, missing after landslide in Baringo

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-08-07 14:22:32

A 13-year-old boy has been reported missing after a landslide and floods displaced three families in Baringo on Tuesday.

Baringo landslide leaves four dead, two missing

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-08-07 16:15:40

Four people died while two are missing after three homes were destroyed by a landslide in Kasisit and Kapkombe villages in Baringo North.

Shoddy investigation hands murder convict freedom

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-08-08 18:30:00

A convict sentenced to death over the murder of his cousin was freed by the Court of Appeal in Nakuru after establishing that the prosecution failed to link him to the killing.

Mystery women killings put locals on edge

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-08-10 22:05:52

Florence Mueni’s husband Erick Mureithi said his wife was raped, her body mutilated, with signs of strangulation and head injuries.

Agony of farmers forced to clear plantation over papaya mealybugs

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-08-13 11:04:45

CABI introduced a tiny wasp (Acerophagus papaya) from Western Africa in 2019 to control the mealybug.

Mother, three children die in road accident in Nakuru

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-08-13 17:00:00

Five family members died in a road accident at Mbaruk on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway.

Kefri needs Sh22 billion to eradicate mathenge tree

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-08-15 13:42:35

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (Kefri) requires Sh10 billion to implement the national Prosopis Juliflora (Mathenge) Management Plan in eight counties.

Rongai serial killer: Teenager tells police he killed four women, child

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-08-20 20:55:00

A man suspected to be behind the killing of four women in Rongai and Nakuru West Sub-Counties confessed to the murders, citing rejection.

Survivors of Baringo mudslides, floods to receive Sh10,000

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-08-21 18:13:29

Kenya Red Cross Society-South Rift Region said it will provide Sh10,000 to each of the 1,050 families to help mitigate their suffering caused by floods, mudslides, and drought.

How Nakuru became a paradise for serial killers

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-08-22 09:12:42

However, his arrest has brought memories of serial killers who have previously preyed on women in Nakuru.

Floods kill one, displace families amid calls for state help

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-09-04 19:17:57

Tens of families have been left homeless after their houses were swept away by floods that also caused faultiness in in Nakuru West sub-county

Poor roads fuel protests in Baringo

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-09-07 14:02:12

For the past two weeks, Eldama Ravine residents have twice held protests, blocking the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway to demand accountability from their leaders.

Wandayi urges farmers to adopt Shamba System

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-09-16 22:11:24

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has rallied farmers in Eldama Ravine to adopt the Shamba System in efforts to boost food security.

Sister sues siblings for neglecting their old, ailing mother

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-09-20 14:41:40

A Nakuru woman has sued her brother and sister-in-law for blocking the family from accessing their ailing 92-year-old mother in need of medical treatment and care.

Farmers urged to adopt climate-smart agriculture

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-09-23 06:17:30

Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi has urged farmers to adopt climate-smart agriculture for sustainable economic growth.

Baringo County rolls out mental health policy

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-10-05 14:26:12

Baringo Health CEC Solomon Sirma said that employees from both formal and informal sectors suffer from mental health-related problems.

Witnesses recount chilling moments that led to killing of Nakuru bar owner and waitress

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-10-10 10:36:00

Laura Kwasira and Ann Maina were shot by Nicholas Musyoka, a police officer attached to a Nakuru police station.

Witnesses recount chilling moments that led to murder of Nakuru bar owner, waitress

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-10-10 20:55:00

A bartender at Nax Vegas Club in Nakuru, recounted the chilling moment a policeman protested paying for alcohol before shots rang out in a shooting that left two people dead.

Court orders man to avail medical report after missing hearing

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-10-10 16:42:21

Nakuru Chief Magistrate Bildad Ochieng ordered Sam Achishire to provide the court with the medical reports after state counsel Loice Murunga informed the court that he was unwell.

Court nullifies creation of new administration units in Nakuru

By Yvonne Chepkwony   2024-10-11 13:29:52

The High Court in Nakuru has nullified the creation of an administrative division and two locations in Njoro sub-county.