The High Court in Eldoret has scheduled the murder trial of Sylivia Bosibori, a primary school teacher accused of allegedly poisoning her nine-year-old son, for April 21, 2026. Justice Emily Ominde issued the direction after prosecutors informed the court that a plea bargain had failed to resolve the case. The…
The High Court in Eldoret has sentenced Vincent Ngososei to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of former marathon athlete Samson Kandie. The ruling was delivered by Justice Nyakundi, with Ngososei having pleaded guilty to a lesser charge under a plea agreement with the State. According to the Office…
Eldoret, Kenya – Business owners in Eldoret have voiced concern over the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill currently before the Senate, warning that a proposed ban on flavours in products such as vapes and nicotine pouches could harm legitimate businesses and fuel the circulation of illicit goods. Traders Support Regulation, Oppose…
Eldoret, Kenya – Detectives in Eldoret have arrested an uncle and aunt accused of fatally assaulting their 19-year-old nephew, Kevin Kipkorir Meli, in a shocking incident that unfolded in Kiplombe Location, Turbo sub-county, Uasin Gishu County. According to police reports, Philip Kosgei and Tecla Chepchirchir allegedly tied the young man…
Eldoret, Kenya – The Employment and Labour Relations Court has suspended the upcoming national elections of the Kenya Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUN), following a petition challenging the legality of the union’s constitution and the credibility of its electoral process. Justice Maureen Onyango halted both the election notice issued…
Eldoret, Kenya – The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has confirmed the tragic deaths of three recruits during a scheduled training activity at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Thursday, January 29, 2026. In a statement released on Friday, January 30, 2026, the KDF…
Eldoret, Kenya – A final-year student at Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI) has been charged in an Eldoret court after allegedly splashing sulphuric acid on his former girlfriend and college mate, causing grievous harm. Court Proceedings Appearing before Eldoret Senior Magistrate Kyne Odhiambo on Monday, Tonny Kimwetich Kangor, 24,…
Eldoret, Kenya – A 37-year-old businesswoman has been arraigned in court over allegations of orchestrating an overseas job scam worth more than Ksh. 13 million. Lenah Jelagat Too, who runs a recruitment company in Eldoret City, appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Kesse Cheronoh on charges of obtaining money by false…
An Eldoret court on Monday released madrasa teacher Abdullahi Khalif on bond, despite facing charges of defiling a 13-year-old girl. Senior Principal Magistrate Cheronoh Kesse set a bond of Ksh. 300,000, with an alternative cash bail of Ksh. 150,000, after Khalif pleaded not guilty. Khalif faces charges of defilement contrary…
Four young individuals from Mulot, Bomet County, have been detained in Eldoret after being misled by fraudsters claiming they were selected to replace Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruits at the Recruits Training School (RTS). Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi confirmed that the youths are currently held at Baharani…