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Peter Ochieng

Students storm police station to demand justice for murdered colleague

By Peter Ochieng   2025-08-05 14:35:51

Students of Eldoret National Polytechnic protested at the Langas Police Station in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, to demand justice for their murdered colleague.

Court rejects Sh3m bail for man accused of swindling youths in overseas job scam

By Peter Ochieng   2025-08-06 14:26:13

The court had previously granted him bond pending the hearing and determination of the fraud-related case against him, which he allegedly committed a few months ago.

Police holding three human fingers and six ammunition in Eldoret

By Peter Ochieng   2025-08-15 12:27:48

The forefinger, ring finger, and little finger are suspected to have been chopped off by an unknown person.

Ugandan charged with trafficking 190 kilograms of narcotic drugs

By Peter Ochieng   2025-08-28 15:25:39

A Ugandan citizen was on Wednesday charged in a Nakuru court with trafficking 190 kilograms of narcotic drugs with a street value of Sh 9.5 million, contrary to the law.

Police seize bhang worth Sh47 million in Eldoret

By Peter Ochieng   2025-08-29 18:57:00

190 kilogrammes of bhang had been concealed in a lorry labelled as biscuits, packed in several cartons from Uganda and destined for Mombasa through Eldoret.

Striking Moi University lecturers vow to stay put over broken promises

By Peter Ochieng   2025-09-02 14:42:51

The lectures' union has accused the management of failing to honour a return-to-work formula signed last year after a three-month industrial action.

Farouk Kibet: We won't entertain corrupt police officers in Rift Valley

By Peter Ochieng   2025-09-08 13:32:45

Farouk said that a senior police officer and his team had failed to protect the residents from persistent animal theft and breaking of houses by criminals.

Eldoret church leader charged with defiling 14-year-old son for years

By Peter Ochieng   2025-09-08 16:22:50

The accused person, a lay leader with the Anglican Church of Kenya in Ausin Gishu County, was charged before Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ireri.

MP's bodyguard arrested after losing loaded pistol at Oscar Sudi's Timba XO Club

By Peter Ochieng   2025-09-10 13:55:00

The police officer reportedly lost the government-issued pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition on Sunday night while drinking with friends at Timba XO Club

Experts: Kenya has 150 psychiatrists for 50 million people

By Peter Ochieng   2025-09-12 14:14:00

Shortage of psychiatrists has severely affected the ability to respond to mental health cases, with each specialist effectively responsible for millions of patients.

Residents block Eldoret highway to protest accident at Kapseret

By Peter Ochieng   2025-09-16 10:55:48

The protest was prompted by the tragic death of the 14-year-old boy who was hit on Thursday evening near the Southern Bypass, between Lobo Hotel and Cheplasgei in Eldoret City.

Two prime suspects in marathoner's murder seek plea bargain

By Peter Ochieng   2025-09-19 06:00:00

Two key suspects in the murder of marathoner Samson Kandie want to enter a plea bargain.

Court orders man to refund Sh12m allegedly swindled from job seeker

By Peter Ochieng   2025-09-23 14:03:01

Mr Keino received the money from the victims, including university and college students and taxi operators, pretending that he was in a position to secure them well-paying jobs in Australia.

Retired athlete Daniel Komen defends sale of Sh100M land without wife's consent

By Peter Ochieng   2025-09-26 12:00:00

In a case currently being heard in Eldoret, Komen, defended his decision, asserting that he had no obligation to seek his wife’s consent, as the disputed 220-acre property legally belonged to him.

Judge dismisses second wife's multi-billion shilling will of Kibor Talai as forgery

By Peter Ochieng   2025-09-30 13:36:46

The report determined that the signatures on the will did not match the authenticated signatures of the deceased.

Family demands release of abducted kin in Kerio Valley

By Peter Ochieng   2025-10-02 17:04:18

A family is seeking the release of their kin, allegedly arrested by police officers at an entertainment joint on September 22, 2025.

Man tells court he smokes marijuana to relieve 'stress'

By Peter Ochieng   2025-10-07 13:18:57

A handcart puller arrested over possession of 37 rolls of bhang told an Eldoret court that he needs the drug to relieve "stress."

Eldoret woman admits buying child for Sh30,500, claims she was childless

By Peter Ochieng   2025-10-09 14:17:14

A woman accused of kidnapping a six-year-old boy in May of last year told an Eldoret court that she purchased the child for Sh 30,500 from a willing seller.

Eldoret handcart operator tells court he smokes marijuana to relieve stress, get appetite

By Peter Ochieng   2025-10-11 17:35:00

Victor Ndori, a handcart operator in Eldoret City, appeared before Principal Magistrate Nancy Barasa to answer the charge of possession of narcotics.

Court nullifies grant issued to lecturer over father's estate

By Peter Ochieng   2025-10-14 12:23:13

Justice Reuben Nyakundi nullified the grant awarded in June of this year, stating that Sum failed to disclose essential facts when applying for this critical document.