Articles by Robert Maina

14-year-old boy charged with defiling one-year-old baby in Nakuru

1952, October 7, 2019 (EAT)

A 14-year-old boy was on Monday arraigned in a Nakuru court and charged with defiling a one and half year-old girl in Mau Narok, Njoro Constituency. ...

Fears of Form 2 student gone blind after eyes burnt with hot uji

601, October 2, 2019 (EAT)

Fear gripped Forest Hill Secondary in Subukia after a Form 2 student was burnt in the eyes with hot uji. Reports indicate that the girl was scald...

VIDEO: How Kenya’s top teacher Peter Tabichi opened U.S. Congress

1126, September 18, 2019 (EAT)

Award-winning teacher Peter Tabichi on Tuesday opened the U.S. Congress. He recited the Franciscan prayer for peace at the Capitol in Washington D....

Nakuru police hunt for MPesa fraudsters after agent conned

1609, September 5, 2019 (EAT)

Police in Nakuru town are investigating a new wave of MPesa fraud after two agents were conned in a span of two days. Also Read: Man who stole phon...

Government allows schools in Mau Forest to re-open for Third Term

2130, September 3, 2019 (EAT)

The government has backtracked on an earlier decision to shut down 15 schools targeted in the second phase of evictions in the Mau Forest. Accordin...

Suspect in David Mwangi murder case to remain in custody for two weeks

1142, August 28, 2019 (EAT)

A Nakuru court has allowed an application to continue holding a suspect in the David Mwangi murder case. The court obliged to the plea by the Directo...

Nakuru-Naivasha highway blocked after fuel spillage

1500, August 12, 2019 (EAT)

The Nakuru-Naivasha highway was Monday closed at Stem Hotel near Pipeline area in Nakuru after a fuel tanker developed spillage. Confirming the inc...

Uncle arrested after Form Two student found strangled in Subukia

1057, August 2, 2019 (EAT)

Police in Nakuru on Thursday apprehended a suspect in connection with the killing of a Form Two student in Subukia Sub County. Mary Wanjiru who was...

Nakuru MCA charged with causing disturbance at public toilet

1609, July 23, 2019 (EAT)

A Nakuru MCA was on Tuesday charged with creating disturbance at a public toilet within the city centre. Peter Njoroge (Biashara Ward) is accused o...

Nakuru Roads CEC Lucy Kariuki impeached

1237, July 16, 2019 (EAT)

Nakuru Members of County Assembly have impeached the County Executive Committee (CEC) member for Roads Lucy Kariuki over alleged abuse of office. A...

16 suspects charged with illegal operation of pharmacies in Nakuru

757, May 29, 2019 (EAT)

16 suspects arrested during the clamping down of illegal pharmacies within Nakuru County were on Monday May 27 arraigned before a Nakuru Court. T...

Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui. Photo/WILLIAM SAWE

Governor Lee Kinyanjui calls for review of Nakuru-Narok boundaries

1955, May 28, 2019 (EAT)

Nakuru County Governor Lee Kinyanjui has urged the the national government through the Ministry of Lands to review afresh the boundaries between Nakur...

Dramatic arrest as Nakuru MP Gikaria clashes with police

1650, May 18, 2019 (EAT)

Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria has been arrested in connection with a land row between him and former Mayor Mohammed Surraw. According to area D...

Two girls on school hike at Menengai Crater allegedly raped

1140, April 27, 2019 (EAT)

Two teenage girls have been admitted to hospital after they were allegedly raped during a hike at the Menengai Crater in Nakuru. Police arrested th...

Uhuru visits ex-President Moi to condole with him after death of his son Jonathan

1140, April 27, 2019 (EAT)

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday visited retired President Daniel arap Moi at his Kabarak home to personally convey his message of condolence follow...

Solai Dam tragedy: 22 families get new houses

1533, April 12, 2019 (EAT)

Twenty two families whose homes were destroyed during the Solai Dam tragedy over a year ago have been successfully resettled and even presented with n...

Kiunjuri says Ksh.80B set aside for small dams as Arror, Kimwarer probe gathers steam

1148, April 9, 2019 (EAT)

Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri has said Ksh.80billion will be used to construct water pans and small dams across the country. According to him, the...

10 buffaloes dead following anthrax outbreak at Lake Nakuru National Park

1139, April 27, 2019 (EAT)

Ten buffaloes were on Sunday reported dead following a suspected anthrax outbreak at Lake Nakuru National Park. Confirming the incident, Kenya Wild...

Bro. Tabichi in Nakuru on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Photo/ROBERT MAINA

Nakuru at a standstill as winning teacher Tabichi arrives home

1331, March 30, 2019 (EAT)

Business was brought to a standstill in Nakuru on Saturday following the arrival of Bro. Peter Tabichi who won this year's Global Teacher Prize of Ksh...

Wife’s phone places her at murder scene of slain Kiru principal: DCI

1206, March 29, 2019 (EAT)

An investigative officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has placed the wife of slain Kiru Principal Solomon Mwangi at th...