Category: News Updates
Fr. Alois Cheruiyot Bett of Tot Parish Killed by Bandits in Kerio Valley – Elgeyo Marakwet Mourns Again
Fr. Alois Cheruiyot Bett of St. Mathias Mulumba Tot Parish was shot dead by bandits in Kabigen, Kerio Valley. The brutal killing has sparked national outrage and renewed calls for urgent action to end insecurity in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Catholic Priest Shot Dead by Bandits In Tot
The community of Tot in Elgeyo Marakwet County is once again in deep mourning after a Catholic priest from Tot Parish was shot dead this afternoon by suspected bandits in the troubled Kerio Valley region. The attack occurred in the Kisarian area of Kabigen, an insecurity-prone zone within Marakwet East Constituency. The priest, a well-known…
Eric Omondi Raises KSh 800K for Viral Grandmother Who Took Chickens to School as Fees
Eric Omondi has raised over KSh 800,000 through TEAM SISI KWA SISI to support Consolata Aoko, the Homa Bay grandmother who offered chickens to pay school fees. Full fees cleared, college fund set, and a business started.
Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Released by Tanzanian Authorities After 3-Day Detention
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been released by Tanzanian authorities after a 3-day detention. Learn how his arrest sparked diplomatic tensions and public outcry.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya Arrested Over Ksh.1.4 Billion Corruption Scandal
In a dramatic turn of events, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in connection with a high-profile investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Ksh.1.4 billion in public funds. The arrest, which took place early Monday morning, is linked to a series of ongoing probes into fraudulent procurement deals,…
Kisumu Gang-Rape, Robbery Suspects Nabbed After Car Chase
In a major breakthrough, detectives from Kisumu West, working hand in hand with the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau from the Nyanza region, have apprehended two dangerous suspects linked to a string of violent crimes, including gang rape and robbery with violence, across Yala, Siaya, and Maseno. The turning point came after a harrowing incident…
Moi University Lays Off 800 Staff Amid Deepening Financial Woes
By Kelvin Kibet | May 15, 2025 Moi University has commenced a fresh wave of layoffs, terminating the contracts of approximately 800 staff members as part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at managing its severe financial crisis. In a memo circulated on Wednesday, May 14, the institution’s management notified employees of the conclusion of…
Power Outages Threaten Lives of Patients Dependent on Oxygen Support in Rural Kenya
Date: May 15, 2025 Location: Kiptagich, Kuresoi South Sub-county, Nakuru County In the quiet village of Kiptagich, 76-year-old Jane Ruto faces a daily battle for survival. After her lungs failed, she became reliant on an oxygen support machine to breathe. However, the frequent power outages in the region have turned her home into a perilous…
Mother’s Love and Sacrifice: Homa Bay Woman Pays School Fees with Chickens
In a compelling display of a mother’s determination to educate her children, a woman in Homa Bay County has turned to livestock in a desperate bid to settle a long-standing school fees balance. Consolata Aoko Oduya, a resident of Karachuonyo, showed up at Adiedo Mixed Secondary School carrying six chickens each valued at Sh1,000 as…
Russia Found Responsible for Downing of MH17: A Landmark UN Ruling
In a historic decision more than a decade in the making, the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has ruled that Russia is responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014, which killed all 298 people on board. What Happened to MH17? On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was…