Articles by William Sawe

4 people killed by lightning strike in Nakuru

1900, June 2, 2019 (EAT)

Four people died on Saturday night after being struck by lightning at Piave village in Njoro, Nakuru County. Njoro Police OCPD Mohammed Huka said o...

Nakuru: One suspect shot dead, two arrested in botched robbery attempt

915, May 22, 2019 (EAT)

Administration Police officers at Kihingo centre in Nakuru County early Monday morning thwarted a robbery attempt and shot one of the suspects dead. ...

Nakuru: Armed locals hunt sheep thieves, shoot one with arrow

1421, May 19, 2019 (EAT)

Three suspected thieves on Saturday night narrowly escaped death when they were caught red-handed stealing sheep in Terekena village, Nakuru County. ...

Huge traffic snarl-up on Nakuru-Eldoret highway after 2 Lorries collide

1254, April 19, 2019 (EAT)

One person has been confirmed dead and another one seriously injured on Friday after a head on collision involving two transit goods lorries at Molo R...

Nakuru: Body of 7-year-old boy found dumped in forest

1242, April 8, 2019 (EAT)

The body of a seven-year-old boy was Sunday evening found dumped in a forest at Kerosoi village in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County. According to area ...

High school teacher killed by husband in Nakuru

1916, February 24, 2019 (EAT)

A man killed his wife and then committed suicide at Kiptoben Village in Kuresoi South Constituency in Nakuru County. Confirming the Saturday night ...

Five arrested as land ownership row deepens in Nakuru

1123, February 21, 2019 (EAT)

Police officers in Nakuru North sub county have arrested five people including the area County Peace and Accord coordinator Andrew Yatich. The five...

Family irked as burial of Rtd Gen. Tonje kin halted

1617, February 12, 2019 (EAT)

The family of Rtd. Gen. Daudi Tonje, former Chief of General Staff in the Defence Forces, are up in arms following a court order barring the burial of...

Class 7 pupil killed by speeding vehicle on Nakuru-Eldoret Highway

1549, January 31, 2019 (EAT)

A Class Seven pupil died on Thursday morning after he was hit by a speeding vehicle on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway in Koibatek Sub-county, Baringo Cou...

Two killed, scores injured in Nakuru, Nairobi accidents

1226, December 23, 2018 (EAT)

One person died while scores others sustained injuries following an accident along Nakuru- Eldoret highway. The accident happened after the brakes ...

Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui. Photo/WILLIAM SAWE

Nakuru, Bomet leaders slam three MPs over Ruto-maize jibe

1942, November 24, 2018 (EAT)

Leaders from Nakuru and Bomet counties have criticised three MPs over recent comments linking Deputy President William Ruto to the woes facing maize f...

10-year-old boy commits suicide in Nakuru

1701, November 7, 2018 (EAT)

A 10-year-old boy committed suicide on Wednesday morning at Ndimu village in Molo, Nakuru County. Confirming the incident, Elburgon Assistant Coun...

Two people killed by lightning outside Nakuru church

812, October 29, 2018 (EAT)

Two people died on Saturday evening after they were struck by lightning while sheltering from heavy rains outside a church in Lower Solai Sub-Locatio...

KCSE candidate arrested over torching of houses in Baringo

1719, October 15, 2018 (EAT)

A Form Four student awaiting to sit his KCSE exam this year has been arrested in connection with the burning of houses at Kamelilo Village in Baringo ...

Retired President Moi celebrates Moi Day at his Kabarak home

1848, October 10, 2018 (EAT)

Retired President Daniel Arap Moi today marked Moi Day quietly at his Kabarak home with family and friends. In a press release by his acting press ...

Two killed in Nakuru fire incident

1738, August 12, 2018 (EAT)

Two people died on Saturday night in a fire that broke out at Olenguruone town in Kuresoi South, Nakuru County. Confirming the incident, Sinendet ...

Man gets 6 years in jail for causing death of 11 passengers

2054, August 9, 2018 (EAT)

A man in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County was on Thursday sentenced to six years in prison for causing the death of 11 passengers by dangerous driving. ...

Man who killed ex-wife for refusing to go back home arrested

1159, August 6, 2018 (EAT)

Police in Eldama Ravine have arrested a man accused of stabbing his wife to death after she refused to reconcile and go back to their matrimonial home...

Kipsang eyeing world record at Berlin Marathon

1243, August 1, 2018 (EAT)

Former world record-holder Wilson Kipsang has said his goal at the for the BMW Berlin Marathon on 16 September will be to break the 2:02:57 World Reco...

Girl, 15, remanded for procuring an abortion in Baringo

1654, June 28, 2018 (EAT)

An Eldama Ravine court has remanded a 15-year-old girl for allegedly procuring abortion on a six-month-old fetus. Senior Resident Magistrate Judica...