updated Sat. March 10, 2018
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The Star, Kenya
March 9, 2018
In 2016, the government invested Sh1 billion in upgrading of milk processing plants in Eldoret, Nyahururu, Dandora, Sotik, Kiganjo, Kitale and Miritini. The upgrade is aimed at improving filling and packaging capacity to 1.5 million litres per day. The government is also keen on meeting the growing demandÃÂ ...
Capital FM Kenya
March 9, 2018
It added that the modernisation has systematically and simultaneously been rolled out at other facilities in Nyahururu and Sotik, to be followed shortly by the other processing facilities in Kiganjo, Miritini and Kitale. "Our investments in the industry are an indication of our continued confidence andÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
February 25, 2018
The money was awarded to contractors in the rehabilitation of Laruk-Mapello road, construction of KCC- Sotik/ Ndanai-Gorgor road and construction of Masara, Suna-Kehancha and reinstatement of Awendo-Mariwa road. The report also noted that although Sh3.4 million was withdrawn from the specialÃÂ ...
SDE Entertainment News
February 24, 2018
A Form One student at Poiywek Secondary School in Ainamoi Constituency was crashed to death by his school bus. Kericho Traffic Base Commander, Michael Kahare, said the accident occurred when 15-year-old Bernard Kipkurui jumped from the bus' carrier and was run over by the vehicle's rear wheels.
SDE Entertainment News
February 24, 2018
In 2017, when Ng'etich declared interest in the Sotik parliamentary seat, her husband also threw his hat in the ring for the same seat on a KANU ticket, in what was said to have been a revenge mission. Ng'etich lost to Dominic Kipkoech Koskie in the polls. Her husband's mission however became a cropperÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
February 21, 2018
About 200,000 acres of the land is under Unilever, James Finlay, George Williamson and Sotik Highlands, among others, in the South Rift alone. The management of James Finlay did not respond to DN2's texts and e-mails despite promising to do so regarding the matter. By ANITA CHEPKOECH More byÃÂ ...
The Standard
December 31, 1999
In the modernisation, Eldoret and Nyahururu factories are grouped in the first phase while the second phase has Dandora and Sotik. The third phase will include Kiganjo, Kitale and Miritini. New KCC Managing Director Nixon Sigei said the company was rolling out the upgrade at Dandora, its largestÃÂ ...
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
December 31, 1999
Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter, Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso, MPs Ronald Tonui (Bomet Central), Beatrice Kones (Bomet East), Ali Wario (Bura), Andrew Langat (Bomet), Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), Joyce Korir ( Women Rep), Gideon Kosgei (Chepalungu), Dominic Kosgei ( Sotik), Brighton YegonÃÂ ...
The Standard
December 31, 1999
A traffic police officer inspects the matatu that was involved in an accident on the Sotik- Narok highway yesterday. [Gilbert Kimutai, Standard]. Two people died on the spot and nine others seriously injured after a car collided with a matatu near Chebole on the Sotik-Narok highway. Witnesses said the carÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
February 21, 2018
About 200,000 acres of the land is under Unilever, James Finlay, George Williamson and Sotik Highlands, among others, in the South Rift alone. The management of James Finlay did not respond to DN2's texts and e-mails despite promising to do so regarding the matter. By ANITA CHEPKOECH
Daily Nation
February 10, 2018
Among the tea growing areas in Kenya are Kericho, Bomet, Nandi, Kiambu, Thika, Maragua, Murang'a, Sotik, Kisii, Nyamira, Nyambene, Meru, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Embu, Kakamega, Nakuru and Trans-Nzoia. The cess was introduced in 2014 and later suspended in 2015 following a successful court caseÃÂ ...
Hivisasa
February 1, 2018
[A police officer runs after a criminal. police officers in Borabu Nyamira County have launched a manhunt to arrest livestock thieves who have been stealing livestock in the area. Photo/Nation]. Police officers in Borabu constituency have launched a manhunt to arrest livestock thieves along Sotik-BorabuÃÂ ...
The Standard
January 27, 2018
Among the leading multinational tea firms in the country include Unilever, James Finlay, George Williamson, Sotik Tea Highlands. "The land belongs to the local communities. If the multinational tea companies feel that they cannot operate in the country, they can surrender the pieces of land to the counties,"ÃÂ ...
The Star, Kenya
January 21, 2018
The Bomet county government has been asked to ensure investigations into the deadly measles vaccine which claimed the life of a baby is fast-tracked. Former senator aspirant Stacy Chepkemoi said the family of the deceased and the public at large want a conclusive probe on the vaccine. She said all theÃÂ ...
The Standard
January 21, 2018
Governor Joyce Laboso, who was elected as Sotik MP in 2008 following the death of her sister, Lorna Laboso, says there is nothing wrong with hereditary politics. "As long as one is capable of articulating their constituents' issues and can deliver on the mandate given by electorate, I don't think it is bad forÃÂ ...
The Star, Kenya
January 14, 2018
Bomet Senator Christopher Lang'at, Deputy Governor Hillary Barchok, MPs Brighton Yegon (Konoin), Dominic Koskei ( Sotik), and union officials Malel Langat (Knut) and Paul Kimeto (Kuppet) attended the education stakeholders' meeting. Laboso ordered Education executive Juliana Yegon to form a taskÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
January 8, 2018
The railway station was the last stop in the highlands for travellers from Nairobi heading to Kericho and Sotik, and the first for those going to Nairobi from Kisumu. Once a ... Kisiara was a member of the Kapkaon clan and lived in Sotik when he met the British and signed over Kipsigis territory to the IBEAC.
Daily Nation
December 30, 2017
Getting Certified Potato seeds. Which is the nearest place to Sotik where I can get certified potato seeds? Kirui Charles. An agriculture extension official displays an ideal seed potato. An agriculture extension official displays an ideal seed potato during a farmers' event at a demonstration farm in Kuresoi.
The Standard
December 19, 2017
Secular musician Weldon Cheruiyot, popularly known as Kenene, was on Tuesday laid to rest at Kapcherany village in Sotik. Kenene died two weeks ago in a road accident at Kamara along the Nakuru- Eldoret highway, alongside six colleagues. He was buried after an emotional service at KamungeiÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
December 14, 2017
The essence of being a fast learner, endurance, open-mindedness and flexibility are for me some of the key lessons. My first job was at the Sotik Tea companies, where I joined as a management trainee. Over the six years that I was there, I rose to become the head of department in charge of forestry andÃÂ ...
SDE Entertainment News
December 10, 2017
Kericho Governor Paul Chepkwong, MPs Gideon Koskei (Chepalungu), Ronald Tonui ( Bomet Central), Beatrice Kones (Bomet East), Dominic Koskei ( Sotik) and Brighton Yegon (Konoin) in a joint statement said the death of the artistes was as a blow to the community. "These are people who have beenÃÂ ...
AllAfrica.com
December 4, 2017
World Under-18 10km race walk bronze medallist Dominic Ndigiti emerged victorious on good day for Africa 400m hurdles silver medallist Maureen Jelagat in the second leg of Athletics Kenya Track and Field Meeting Saturday at Kisii University. Africa Under-20 800m silver medallist Josephine ChelagatÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
August 13, 2017
President Kenyatta and the Jubilee brigade campaign for Dr Joyce Laboso in Bomet in July 2017. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP. In Summary. Dr Laboso's resounding win sent the combative orator to political oblivion, for now. The county boss has not been seen in public since he voted in TumoiÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
August 13, 2017
President Kenyatta and the Jubilee brigade campaign for Dr Joyce Laboso in Bomet in July 2017. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP. In Summary. Dr Laboso's resounding win sent the combative orator to political oblivion, for now. The county boss has not been seen in public since he voted in TumoiÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
June 16, 2017
President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Kenya Animal genetics Resources Centre in Sotik, Bomet County, June 16, 2017. PHOTO | PSCU ... President Uhuru Kenyatta Friday opened a Sh125 million animal resource centre at Sotik, Bomet County, to boost livestock production. The liquid nitrogen plant, set up byÃÂ ...
The Standard
May 26, 2017
A Kenyan businessman based in China has thrown himself into politics and promises to use his connections to turn around the lives of his electorates. Ben Sigilai, an exporter of local products to China who is running as independent candidate for the Sotik parliamentary seat says that he wants to invest inÃÂ ...
The Star, Kenya
February 9, 2017
IEBC South Rift regional coordinator Stephen Ngeno has resigned to run for Sotik MP. He stepped down on Wednesday after serving for less than a year. The seat is currently held by National Assembly Deputy Speaker Joyce Laboso, who is eyeing the Bomet governor seat. The incumbent is GovernorÃÂ ...
Hivisasa
December 31, 1999
Kuria who is out of the country in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia with other members of the Kenyan delegation for World Urban Forum 2018 including Housing PS Aeedah Munanu, Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, MPs Tom Odege (Nyatike) Dominic Kosgey ( Sotik), David Kiaraho (Ol Kalou), and Mr Moses Nderitu (CotoÃÂ ...
The Star, Kenya
December 31, 1999
Ketraco had also hired Jyoti to build the Lesos-Kabarnet, Nanyuki-Nyahururu, Olkaria- Narok, Sotik- Bomet and the Ishiara-Kieni and Mwingi-Kitui-Wote-Sultan Hamud transmission line for power transmission lines for Sh3.5 billion. Jyoti was also contracted to build the Turkwell, Ortum and Kitale substationsÃÂ ...
Hivisasa
December 31, 1999
Choge won the title last year but will face still competition from Emmanuel Bett, who has been in fine form in recent races, winning the Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships series in Sotik and Nyahururu. Bett has other titles under his belt, having represented Kenya at the 2013 World CrossÃÂ ...
The Star, Kenya
December 31, 1999
Bett has been in fine form in the Athletics Kenya cross country circuit winning the Olkalou, Sotik and Tuskys Wareng in Eldoret. The mixed relays will see reigning world 1500m champion Elijah Manangoi go head to head with former world and Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop. Chepkoech will be back toÃÂ ...
The Star, Kenya
December 31, 1999
Brian Kipkorir, 15, who had been herding a neighbour's cattle to raise form one fees is among eight Wings to Fly beneficiaries. Kipkorir wrote his KCPE examinations at Sotik Primary school in Tinet, Kuresoi South, and scored 373 marks. The boy who wants to be a doctor will join Kabarnet high school.
Daily Nation
December 15, 2017
The essence of being a fast learner, endurance, open-mindedness and flexibility are for me some of the key lessons. My first job was at the Sotik Tea companies, where I joined as a management trainee. Over the six years that I was there, I rose to become the head of department in charge of forestry andÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
November 28, 2017
I want to plant cabbages in Sotik. Which is the best variety? Also teach me the crop's management, fertiliser use, spraying from nursery to harvesting. Again, is it fine if I plant now or I will be affected by the dry spell? Carolyne. There are many cabbage varieties to choose from, including Copenhagen market,ÃÂ ...
AllAfrica.com
November 27, 2017
Bett, a bronze medallist at Kenya police Cross Country early this year, opened his season in style with victory in the second leg of the AK Cross Country Series in Sotik on November 11 before extending his reign at Tuskys Wareng Cross Country a week later in Eldoret. On Saturday, Bett clocked 29 minutesÃÂ ...
KDRTV
November 5, 2017
The workers in Kericho, Sotik and Nandi counties boycotted work, protesting failure by tea plantation owners to honour two collectiveÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
November 3, 2017
The Labour Court had temporarily stopped the companies - Kenya Tea Growers Association Uniliver Tea (K) Ltd, Sotik Tea Company Ltd,ÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
November 2, 2017
The order was directed at Kenya Tea Growers Association, Unilever Tea (K) Ltd, Sotik Tea Company Ltd, Kakuzi Ltd, and Eastern Produce (K)ÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
October 29, 2017
Born in a village in Sotik Town in Rift Valley, Phylis Mwihaki Ngetich, popularly known as Phy, has overcome amazing hurdles to be at the topÃÂ ...
Capital FM Kenya
October 28, 2017
In Bomet County, results from Sotik, Chepalungu, Bomet East, Konoin and Bomet Central have been published on the IEBC website. MathioyaÃÂ ...
Capital FM Kenya
October 27, 2017
In Bomet County, results from Sotik, Chepalungu, Bomet East and Bomet Central have been published on the IEBC website. KonoinÃÂ ...
The Star, Kenya
October 5, 2017
Secretary General Francis Atwoli said the entities only implemented 30 per cent of the 2014-2015 CBA. The MNCs in Kericho, Sotik, and NandiÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
August 13, 2017
President Kenyatta and the Jubilee brigade campaign for Dr Joyce Laboso in Bomet in July 2017. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUPÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
June 16, 2017
The Standard
May 26, 2017
Ben Sigilai, an exporter of local products to China who is running as independent candidate for the Sotik parliamentary seat says that he wantsÃÂ ...
TUKO.CO.KE
April 24, 2017
Angry residents of Kirinyaga County have seized and burnt ballot papers in the ongoing party primaries. The chaotic scene saw angry votersÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
March 22, 2017
In Bomet East, former assistant Minister Beatrice Kones will battle her son Kipng'etich Kones and in Sotik, woman Representative CeciliaÃÂ ...
The Star, Kenya
February 9, 2017
IEBC South Rift regional coordinator Stephen Ngeno has resigned to run for Sotik MP. He stepped down on Wednesday after serving for lessÃÂ ...
Daily Nation
December 31, 1999
Delegates follow proceedings during the 3rd Nation Leadership Forum on the country's gender dilemma at the University of Nairobi. The forum seeks to shape opinions, policy directions and offer practical solutions for the nation. PHOTO| KANYIRI WAHITO | NATION MEDIA GROUPÃÂ ...
SDE Entertainment News
December 31, 1999
Kericho Governor Paul Chepkwong, MPs Gideon Koskei (Chepalungu), Ronald Tonui ( Bomet Central), Beatrice Kones (Bomet East), Dominic Koskei ( Sotik) and Brighton Yegon (Konoin) in a joint statement said the death of the artistes was as a blow to the community. "These are people who have beenÃÂ ...
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