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Hivisasa
April 26, 2018
Are you planning to visit or you live in Eldoret? Here are some areas you need to be extra cautious or if possible avoid being found in while in the town, the capital of Uasin Gishu county. Main market. The Eldoret main market has the. highest population consisting of traders, customers and street childrenÃâà...
Daily Nation
April 24, 2018
During the Jitambue Vijana Concert, that was held at the African Fellowship Inland Church, Annex in Eldoret, the youth were challenged to channel their energy into more meaningful activities. They were also called upon to shun violence and tribalism, since those were some of the vices working against theÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
April 23, 2018
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru joined DP William Ruto and Uasin Gishu boss Jackson Mandago at the inaugural Eldoret City Marathon on Sunday. The marathon themed Climate Action is aimed at creating awareness on environmental conversation in the county. Speaking at the function in EldoretÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
April 23, 2018
Olympic 3,000m steeplechase silver medallist Hyvin Kiyeng turned on the style to win the women's 1500m race as the fourth leg of Athletics Kenya Track and Field Meeting ended on Saturday at the University of Eldoret. Kiyeng clocked 4 minutes and 18.3 seconds to triumph, beating Meruem AkelagÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
April 23, 2018
Olympic 3,000m steeplechase silver medallist Hyvin Kiyeng turned on the style to win the women's 1500m race as the fourth leg of Athletics Kenya Track and Field Meeting ended on Saturday at the University of Eldoret. Kiyeng clocked 4 minutes and 18.3 seconds to triumph, beating Meruem AkelagÃâà...
The Standard
April 23, 2018
Governor Jackson Mandago at the Eldoret city marathon. Sports | Sunday 22 Apr 2018 11:29 am. Deputy President William Ruto flags off Eldoret City Marathon an event sponsored by Uasin Gishu County and Moses Tanui who is a two time Boston Marathon champion.The marathon's theme is 'Climate Action'. COMMENTS.
The Standard
April 23, 2018
Governor Jackson Mandago at the Eldoret city marathon. Sports | Sunday 22 Apr 2018 11:29 am. Deputy President William Ruto flags off Eldoret City Marathon an event sponsored by Uasin Gishu County and Moses Tanui who is a two time Boston Marathon champion.The marathon's theme is 'Climate Action'. COMMENTS.
The Standard
April 22, 2018
Deputy President William Ruto flags off Eldoret City Marathon an event sponsored by Uasin Gishu County and Moses Tanui who is a two time Boston Marathon champion.The marathon's theme is 'Climate Action'. COMMENTS. Comment PolicyÃâà...
The Standard
April 22, 2018
Deputy President William Ruto flags off Eldoret City Marathon an event sponsored by Uasin Gishu County and Moses Tanui who is a two time Boston Marathon champion.The marathon's theme is 'Climate Action'. COMMENTS. Comment PolicyÃâà...
The Standard
April 22, 2018
Sharon Chemutai wins the Eldoret City marathon. Sports | Sunday 22 Apr 2018 10:04 am. Sharon Chemutai wins Eldoret City marathon an event sponsored by Uasin Gishu County and Moses Tanui who is a two time Boston Marathon champion.She will be awarded KSH 3 Million.The marathon's theme is 'Climate Action'.
The Standard
April 22, 2018
Sharon Chemutai wins the Eldoret City marathon. Sports | Sunday 22 Apr 2018 10:04 am. Sharon Chemutai wins Eldoret City marathon an event sponsored by Uasin Gishu County and Moses Tanui who is a two time Boston Marathon champion.She will be awarded KSH 3 Million.The marathon's theme is 'Climate Action'.
Hivisasa
April 21, 2018
Deputy President William Ruto going after a chicken in Kamagut Uasin Gishu county. [Photo/Facebook/William Ruto]. A picture of the deputy president William Ruto running after a chicken has elicited a lot of reactions on social media. The DP was in Uasin Gishu County Kamagut for a chicken auctionÃâà...
Hivisasa
April 21, 2018
Nancy Jelangat won 10,000m race women on day two of fourth Athletics Kenya (AK) Eldoret meeting held on a muddy track at University of Eldoret grounds. Jelagat who has been running in the local races without any management won the race in style of her own clocking 35.46.3 followed by Hilda ChesirÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
April 20, 2018
After a largely disappointing outing at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, athletes turn their focus on the Athletics Kenya Track and Field Championships series starting on Friday at the University of Eldoret. Athletics Kenya Central Rift chairman Abraham Mutai disclosed Thursday that strong fields areÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
April 18, 2018
Athletics Kenya series resume this weekend in Eldoret. Apr. 18, 2018, 12:00 am. By WILLIAM NJUGUNA. Commonwealth Games 5,000m champion Hellen Obiri, silver medallist Margaret Kipkemboi and seventh-placed Eva Cherono / REUTERS. Facebook Ãâ÷ Twitter Ãâ÷ Google+ Ãâ÷ WhatsApp Ãâ÷ Email. Following their disastrousÃâà...
Tuko.co.ke
April 17, 2018
Drama ensued at a palatial hotel in Eldoret following a physical confrontation between a Citizen TV reporter and Kesses MP Swarrup Mishra. According to other Journalists, who were at 64 Resort to cover the climax of the Marakwet Cultural Festival on the night of Sunday, April 14, trouble begun when theÃâà...
The Standard
April 16, 2018
A man charged with being in possession of 40 rolls of bhang told an Eldoret court that the drug helped him dig wells better. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Charles Obulutsa last week, Victor Gachie pleaded guilty to being found with the bhang. ALSO READ: Cargo thieves' 40 days over. Police officersÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
April 16, 2018
Officers from the Anti-Dopping Agency of Kenya, CID and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board raided a chemist in Eldoret suspected to be selling banned drugs and substances to athletes. CEO of ADAK Japhter Rugut said several other chemists in the region were under investigations. he warned those foundÃâà...
The Standard
April 14, 2018
The Judiciary is setting up substantive court of appeals in the North Rift region in its expansion plan aimed at improving service delivery. Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association representative in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Justice Aggrey Muchelule told the press in Eldoret that constructionÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
April 9, 2018
The father of Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos and more than 50 athletes, are among more than 1,000 people facing eviction. This follows disputes that have erupted concerning ownership of a 700- acre farm in Eldoret. The prime land valued at billions of shillings is near Eldoret Airstrip and the siteÃâà...
Daily Nation
April 8, 2018
Police in Uasin Gishu County have launched an operation to apprehend a criminal gang linked to the theft of steel rods on transit at Kerita along the Eldoret – Nakuru highway. The group has been going about their illegal business for sometime now causing those affected to run into losses worth millions ofÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
April 4, 2018
Illicit alcohol is w being sold in thermos flasks disguised as tea within markets and other public areas in Eldoret. Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Abdi Hassan yesterday said street children are being used to supply drugs and. sell illicit alcohol in thermos flasks usually used for tea. Hassan says they haveÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
April 2, 2018
Members of International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) carry their 'God' known as Jagannath at MV Patel in Eldoret town on April 1. ... Faithful of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness in Kenya held celebrations in Eldoret to welcome their god known as Jagannath in a style thatÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
March 31, 2018
The High Court has ordered the closure of the main market in Eldoret for three months to allow the Uasin Gishu county government to complete repairs. Justice Anthony Obwayo directed the 3,000 traders be given first priority when the work is finished. Furious traders had gone to court after the county shutÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 30, 2018
The Kolol recreational center is about 8 kilometers from Eldoret town along the Eldoret-Eldama Ravine road. It will cost you Sh35 on a public vehicle. The resort has huts designed with a refreshing blend of modern and local methods. Kolol has unique facilities like free parking, pets are allowed, foods, nyama choma, drinks,Ãâà...
Hivisasa
March 30, 2018
In view of a team-oriented workforce, the County Government of Uasin Gishu and the team from African Economic Zone (AEZ) had stakeholder meeting on Thursday to foster on their collaboration in order to be a major driver of Economic growth. The meeting which was held at the County headquarters wasÃâà...
Tuko.co.ke
March 30, 2018
The workers from Rai Plywood Limited, Eldoret Water Services and Ken Knit were arrested on Thursday, March 29, after attempting to defraud the NSSF using forged retirement letters. This, despite the fact they were still in full employment. Send 'NEWS' to 40227 to receive all the important breaking newsÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 30, 2018
A section of residents from Uasin Gishu County have now pleaded with the doctors umbrella union, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) to shelf plans to call for a strike especially that will see a shutdown of the major hospital in the region, the Moi Teaching and Referral HospitalÃâà...
The Standard
March 27, 2018
ELDORET, KENYA: Three people have been separately charged in an Eldoret Court for stealing over Sh100, 000 from M-Pesa accounts of unsuspecting individuals. In the first matter, Karoli Sum, a resident of Kapseret in Uasin Gishu County was arraigned before High Court Deputy Registrar MildredÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 26, 2018
As Eldoret sights City Status declaration, the need for more and attractive amusement parks is becoming one of the priorities aimed at promoting tourism activities in the soon-to-be City. The County Government of Uasin Gishu rehabilitated Nandi Park, a once dilapidated scene, into what has turned out toÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 23, 2018
Led by the Uasin Gishu Kenya Farmers Association (KFA) director Kipkorir Menjo and former Eldoret South MP Jesse Mais, the farmers further hit out at the Ministry of Agriculture over the manner in which the subsidized fertilizer is being distributed to them. Addressing the press during the protests, the farmers lamented thatÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 23, 2018
Police officers in Eldoret town have arrested two people suspected to be among a cartel that has been fleecing unsuspecting members of the public millions of shillings with the promise of giving them calling letters to join the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) recruits training school. Eldoret West OCPD SamuelÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 22, 2018
The University of Eldoret (UoE) is one of the public universities in the country situated approximately 9 kilometres from Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu county. Here are some facts you should know about the University. Majority of the top leadership positions at the university are held by women. Starting from the Chancellor, Amb.
Hivisasa
March 21, 2018
The University of Eldoret, formerly Moi University, Chepkoilel Campus, is my Almer Mater. I love the University because it is the place where I honed skills in Botany. It is also the place that shaped my social life and gave me so many friends who continue to play important roles in my life. The news, thereforeÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 20, 2018
Eldoret referral Hospital CEO Dr Wilson K. Aruasa officially opening the simulation centre on March 19, 2018. [Photo/Elvanis Ronoh]. The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret town has launched a Sh5.5 million stimulation laboratory. According to hospital's Chief Executive Officer Dr Wilson Aruasa, theÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 20, 2018
Police in Eldoret town on Monday arrested a man suspected to be among a syndicate that is behind recent cases of burglaries targeting gas cylinders. Eldoret West OCPD Samuel Mutunga said the suspect who claims to be gas cylinder distributor was arrested at Jua Kali trading centre on the outskirts ofÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
March 19, 2018
More than 30 coffin makers are among hundreds of traders who have been evicted during demolitions of illegal structures in Eldoret town. Bulldozers from Uasin Gishu county government flattened the structures near Sosiani Bus Park in the town. Some of the traders had little time to carry away coffins onÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 17, 2018
Female alcohol addicts in Eldoret town have called on the county government of Uasin Gishu to intervene and help take them for rehabilitation. In a rare move that shocked residents of the town, the ladies on Thursday in Eldoret told journalists that they had resolved to abandon beer, reform and contribute the developmentÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 17, 2018
National Bank customers from the North Rift region can now enjoy exclusive banking services in Eldoret town. This is after the bank launched a premium banking division at its Eldoret branch. Speaking during the unveiling of the new division, bank director of corporate banking Reuben Koech said customers under theÃâà...
The Standard
March 16, 2018
Hundreds of maize farmers in the north rift were turned away with their produce by the national cereals and produce board, with the agency saying its silos are full. The farmers had lined up in their dozens waiting to deliver maize to the Eldoret NCPB depot but they were told to look for other buyers as theÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 7, 2018
Eldoret main market traders in Uasin Gishu County have acknowledged importing 85 percent of its food commodity from other counties and countries. According to a spot check conducted by Hivisasa.com, the food commodities imported are mainly mangoes, oranges, pineapples, apples, grapes, beans,Ãâà...
The Standard
March 6, 2018
Nearly 700 student doctors at the Kenyatta National Hospital and Eldoret's Moi teaching and referral hospital have boycotted work after one of their own was suspended following the brain surgery that went wrong last week. According to the Kenya medical pharmacists and dentists union, the doctors won'tÃâà...
The Standard
March 6, 2018
A man who has been repeatedly abusing and threatening to kill his mother has been sentenced to two years in prison after the family consented to his imprisonment. Walter Kimutai had been charged for uttering the words “I will kill you” thereby threatening Susan Kimutai who is his mother on February 13,Ãâà...
The Star, Kenya
February 26, 2018
The Eldoret City Marathon set for April 22 will become the country's most lucrative road race with a combined cash prize of Sh6.5m. The race, which was launched at the Eldoret Golf Club yesterday, will see winners in both the men and women's 42km events pocket Sh3m each. Runner up and third placeÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
February 24, 2018
Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Abdi Hassan warned of stern police action on Friday, saying all criminals will be found and punished. Hassan said they were searching for more identified suspects following the violence that also involved street boys. Part of the main market in Eldoret was set ablaze thatÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
February 23, 2018
A man in Eldoret allegedly murdered his wife after she returned home pregnant a year after they separated. Police are looking for the suspect David Amukoa as he escaped soon after committing the crime. Eldoret East police boss Richard Obongi said Amukoa left a note saying it would be shameful for himÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
February 22, 2018
More than 25 people have been seriously injured during confrontations between police and hawkers in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu. A K24 journalist Dan Wanga is among those injured. His two cameras were also destroyed by county askaris. Human rights activist Peter Njenga said the clashes started afterÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
December 31, 1999
132 suspects were on Sunday arrested with fake KDF admission letters at the Moi Barracks Recruits Training College (RTC) in Eldoret. Brigadier Martin Ong'oi who is Chief of Personnel at KDF said the suspects had presented the fake letters on arrival at the college. "The letters cannot be authoritativelyÃâà...
Daily Nation
December 31, 1999
Eldoret is known for its huge tracts of agricultural land but has nothing to show for a bookshop. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA ... Mr Philip Chebunet, a lecturer at the University of Eldoret, said the lack of a proper book outlet could have been informed by a low demand in the town. Most of the residents areÃâà...
The Standard
December 31, 1999
An Eldoret court has barred two co-wives locked in a dispute over a burial site to keep from their deceased husband's body. Ms Agnetta Oyiera and Ms Ruth Anyolo claim to have been married to Fredrick Muyeshi who died on February 2 at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, and each wants to buryÃâà...
