A teacher is the latest casualty in the rising bandit attacks that have been rocking the volatile Kerio Valley region. The teacher Simon Kirotich Cheserek popularly known as Mkomboti is said to have been killed by suspected bandits as he
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Elgeyo Marakwet has once again attracted a big player in the banking sector after Co-operative Bank opened its first branch in the county in Iten Town. Governor Eng. Alex Tolgos on Thursday, May 5, 2022, presided over the launch of
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Former Inspector General of Police who is also the Elgeyo Marakwet County gubernatorial aspirant Joseph Boinet is a man under siege. Mr Boinet is being accused of misusing police officers to campaign for him ahead of April 14 nominations. The
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The latest opinion poll conducted by Mizani Africa shows that Wisely Rotich is the most popular gubernatorial candidate in Elgeyo Marakwet County. According to the poll that sampled 1,063 locals, Rotich, currently, the Deputy Governor has a popularity of 55.2
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Two people were on Sunday killed and seven others injured following a fresh bandit attack in Koitilial village, Niwai sub-location, Marakwet West Sub County. This is after armed bandits attacked the area, shooting indiscriminately at the locals. According to eyewitnesses,
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At least 7 students and teachers are admitted at various hospitals in Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet counties following a Thursday night bandit attack targeted at school buses. The buses were carrying students and teachers who were heading back to
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Race to succeed Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Eng Alex Tolgos has taken a new twist in favor of former Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinett. This is after a section of elders from the Keiyo community endorsed the former IG. The
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Elgeyo Marakwet Deputy Governor Wisley Rotich is now calling on President Uhuru Kenyatta to act and help restore peace in Kerio Valley. Rotich notes that previous calls for action to be taken seem to have fallen on deaf ears, even
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