Talai Community now disputes installation of Gideon Moi as Kalenjin elder

By Philip Kipsongok,

Five clans from the Talai Community in Kapsisiywa, Nandi County have come out to dispute the installation of Baringo County Senator Gideon Moi as a Ka...

Gideon Moi , Talai Community

Senator Gideon Moi finally crowned Talai elder in Kabarak

By Citizen Reporter,

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi was on Friday morning crowned a Kalenjin elder by Talai Elders. The crack-of-dawn ceremony which took around three hours ...

Gideon Moi

Youths block Senator Gideon Moi from meeting Talai elders

By Philip Kipsongok,

Youths blocked Baringo Senator Gideon Moi from meeting Talai elders in Nandi County on Saturday. Also Read: ‘Ruto’s coronation as Kalenjin king...

kalenjin elder , Moi , ruto

DP Ruto coronation: Fall out as Talai elders expel member who opposed dawn ceremony

By Daniel Korir,

The Talai Council of Elders have now resolved to expel one of their members who last week dismissed as illegal their coronation of Deputy President Wi...

DP William Ruto , Kalenjin kingpin , Talai Elders

‘Ruto’s coronation as Kalenjin kingpin was done illegally,’ – Talai elders

By Citizen Reporter,

A section of Talai Elders have scoffed at the coronation of Deputy President as a Kalenjin kingpin noting that the traditional ceremony was illegal. ...

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Talai Elders declare DP Ruto Kalenjin kingpin after dawn ceremony

By Daniel Korir,

The Talai Council of Elders has refuted reports claiming that Deputy President William Ruto visited them early Friday morning for a traditional cleans...

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Gideon Moi endorsed as Moi’s political successor, handed famous ‘fimbo ya nyayo’

By Ian Omondi,

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi on Wednesday formally took over the political leadership of his father after he was handed a replica of the late Daniel Moi...

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Moi and the 1982 Coup: Fight that retained power

By Citizen Reporter,

August 1, 1982, will remain a dark day in Kenya’s history. It would also be the day said to have changed the life of retired President Daniel Tor...

1982 coup , Moi , moidead

PHOTOS: Nyashinski weds longtime girlfriend in traditional ceremony

By Duncan Mutwiri,

It is now official, Kenyan rapper Nyamari Ongegu or Nyashinski to his fans, is married. Nyashinski got married in a colorful traditional ceremony h...

Nyashinski , wedding , Zia Bett

Man arrested for allegedly raping 60-year-old mother in Kericho

By Bernard Rotich,

A 36-year-old man from Mosomborik village in Kericho County is in police custody for allegedly raping his 60-year-old mother. According to Chepchol...

Chepseon police station , Kericho , rape

Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi installed as a senior elder

By Peter Mwangi,

Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi has been installed as a senior elder of the Agikuyu Community at a cultural fete held at Rumuruti trading center i...

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Ruto had appointment with Moi, MP says

By Cyrus Sholim,

Soy MP Caleb Kositany has said Deputy President William Ruto had scheduled a meeting with retired Head of State Daniel Arap Moi. According to the l...

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No accident-causing spirits at Salgaa, say Kalenjin elders

By Evans Asiba,

Elders from the Kalenjin community have refuted claims that there are spirits that haunt the Salgaa-Sachangwan black spot even as they revealed plans...

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Man rides boda boda with swarm of bees on bike

By Evans Chumo,

Business came to a standstill in Kabarnet town, Baringo County, after a swarm of bees descended on a motorbike which had been parked meters away from ...

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Why Bomet battleground is crucial for DP Ruto

By Majanga Michael,

Political temperatures are high in Bomet County as National Assembly Deputy Speaker Joyce Laboso, who trounced veteran politician Julius Kones to win ...

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Bishop urges Uhuru to respect Judiciary

By John Wanyama,

Catholic Church Bishop, Cornelius Korir, has asked President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto to stop attacking the Judiciary but instead us...

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Governor Mandago feels the heat as newcomer sends shock waves

By John Wanyama,

The entry of businessman Zedekiah Kiprop Bundotich, popularly known as Buzeki, into the Uasin Gishu gubernatorial race is tilting scales in the county...

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Mercy Cherono engagement stirs social media excitement

By Citizen Team,

Kenyan athletics poster girl and 2013 world 5000m silver medalist and two-time junior 3000m champion, Mercy Cherono Koech will get engaged to her fian...

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Elders threaten to curse leaders causing disharmony

By Collins Shitiabayi,

Pokot elders have threatened to curse leaders who are using the youth to cause chaos in the county ahead of the forthcoming General Election. The e...

Elders condemn Matiang’i for alleged meddling in college affairs

By Simon Ngure,

Kalenjin elders in Nakuru County have warned Education Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i against meddling with the running of the Rift Valley Ins...

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