Elgeyo Marakwet Stories

Kerio Valley schools to remain open amid security fears after priest's killing as state assures safety
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2025

The government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew from 6 pm to 6 am across the Kerio Valley region to support security operations as investigations int...

Six arrested over killing of Catholic priest in Elgeyo Marakwet; police rule out banditry
Mary Wambui  |  May 22, 2025

Police are appealing to local communities to remain calm, continue with their daily activities without fear, and cooperate with the police in the ongo...

Reprieve for parents in banditry-prone North Rift region as Ruto directs reduction of secondary school fees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 10, 2025

The pilot programme will begin in 10 secondary schools in Kerio Valley, including Liter and Cheptulel secondary schools in Sigor, West Pokot County.

President Ruto, other leaders mourn CDF Francis Ogolla
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2024

The Head of State eulogized Ogolla as a distinguished four-star general who has fallen in the course of duty, and service to the country.

Kenya partners with Soy-Fujax to revive mining in Elgeyo Marakwet
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 17, 2024

In a planned move to secure Kenya's interest in the mining industry, the agreement requires the government to own a 15 per cent stake in the operation...

Police interrogate four strangers who visited Kelvin Kiptum's home before his death
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 14, 2024

Kiptum will be buried on Saturday next week at his home in Chepkorio.

Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet youth receive entrepreneurship training, vow to shun banditry activities
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 19, 2023

The two-day training by Christian Impact Mission in Yatta Machakos County in collaboration with the Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet county governments foc...

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