Articles by Cyrus Sholim

Four killed in horrific accident on Eldoret-Webuye road

936, January 23, 2020 (EAT)

Four people died on Wednesday night while scores others sustained injuries in a road accident on the Eldoret-Webuye road. Witnesses said that a tru...

State of Stadia: Despite gov’t pledge, Kamariny and Keino remain an eyesore

1319, November 28, 2019 (EAT)

The famous Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret and Kamariny Stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet are both iconic. The two grounds have been the conveyor belt ...

Silverstone plane makes emergency landing after tyre falls off

1357, October 28, 2019 (EAT)

A plane belonging to Silverstone Air was on Monday forced to make an emergency landing at Eldoret International Airport, after a tyre fell off during ...

Moi University reopens for some students after unrest

1342, October 22, 2019 (EAT)

A section of students from Moi University main campus in Kesses, Eldoret are on Tuesday expected to report back after its indefinite closure two weeks...

As Kenyans mark Mashujaa Day, we have nothing to celebrate, athletes lament

1535, October 21, 2019 (EAT)

As Kenyans marked Mashujaa Day yesterday, athletes in the North Rift region have nothing to smile about as they narrate a myriad of challenges hamperi...

Teargas, running battles at Moi University as students protest

1336, October 11, 2019 (EAT)

Moi University Main Campus was on Friday morning closed indefinitely following student unrest. Some university officials were reportedly injured af...

Nandi seeks divine intervention for Kipchoge record bid

1247, October 11, 2019 (EAT)

The Nandi County Government will hold a public prayer meeting on Friday night for Eliud Kipchoge on the eve of his attempt to break mythical two-hour ...

Businessman in court over Ksh.241 million tax evasion

1734, August 6, 2019 (EAT)

A businessman was on Tuesday arraigned in an Eldoret court for allegedly failing to pay taxes amounting to Ksh.241 million. Appearing before Eldore...

West Pokot County officials detained over Ksh.90M maize scam

1734, July 9, 2019 (EAT)

West Pokot County Secretary Dr. Mike Kiptoo Perkilea and four others have been detained until July 15, 2019 when the court is expected to make a rulin...

Man jailed for 60yrs for rape, infecting girl,9, with HIV/AIDS in Eldoret

1326, June 26, 2019 (EAT)

An Eldoret court has sentenced a man to 60 years in prison after he was found guilty of rape and infecting the 9-year-old girl with HIV/AIDS. Vince...

‘Female’ intern at Moi Hospital discovered to be a man

1252, June 19, 2019 (EAT)

Police in Eldoret are holding a 26-year-old man who was caught impersonating a female intern at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. The suspect was...

Naftali Kinuthia: Suspect in Ivy Wangeci’s murder denied bail

1926, June 17, 2019 (EAT)

Naftali Kinuthia, the suspect charged with the gruesome murder of Moi University medical student Ivy Wangeci, will remain in police custody longer aft...

Court locks up 6 suspects caught at Governor Mandago brother’s graveside at 3am

1857, June 4, 2019 (EAT)

An Eldoret court on Tuesday allowed police to detain six suspects who were arrested on Monday morning at the graveside of the late brother to Uasin Gi...

Abraham Kibet died after he was attacked at Bamboo Club in Eldoret

Man attacked at Eldoret club dies, bouncer in police custody

1048, May 10, 2019 (EAT)

A man who was alleged to have been attacked by a bouncer at an Eldoret club last week has succumbed to his injuries. 20-year-old Abraham Kibet had ...

I did not kill Ivy Wangeci, Naftali Kinuthia tells court

1720, April 30, 2019 (EAT)

Naftali Kinuthia, the sole suspect in the gruesome killing of Moi University student Ivy Wangeci, has been charged with murder. However, appearing ...

KDF soldier goes berserk, kills 2 relatives, shoots self

912, April 30, 2019 (EAT)

A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier is reported to have shot dead two people before turning the gun on himself at Jua Kali in Turbo, Uasin Gishu Coun...

Ivy Wangechi was a 6th year Medicine student at the Moi University in Eldoret. Photo/...

‘Why I killed Ivy Wangechi,’ attacker speaks out

2026, April 10, 2019 (EAT)

A heartbreak occasioned by frequent disappointments is what Naftali Njahi Kinuthia, 28, claims is the reason why he fatally hacked 25-year-old Ivy Wan...

Man linked to Ivy Wangechi murder suffered skull fracture: doctors

1503, April 10, 2019 (EAT)

A man who allegedly murdered Ivy Wangechi, a Moi University student in Eldoret, suffered skull fracture, doctors have revealed. Moi Teaching and Re...

Uproar at Moi University after female student hacked to death

823, April 10, 2019 (EAT)

Tension remains high after a female student from Moi University School of Medicine was on Tuesday morning hacked to death in broad daylight outside Mo...

Autopsy: What killed mother of quintuplets Evaline Namukhula

1128, April 9, 2019 (EAT)

An autopsy report has revealed that Evaline Namukhula, the woman gave birth to five babies in Kakamega County, died of pregnancy complications. Acc...