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MILITARY

Breakthrough For KDF Soldiers As Bandits Suffer The Most In Turkana

In a major breakthrough in the fight against rampant banditry, police in the troubled region of West Pokot have made a significant arrest, apprehending a man found in possession of 200 bullets. This development marks a crucial step forward in efforts to curb the escalating violence and bring peace and stability to the area.

  1 day ago ago
Breakthrough For KDF Soldiers As Bandits Suffer The Most In Turkana

MILITARY

JUST IN; Show of Kenyan Military Power as Security Forces Recover Deadly Weapons From a Man [PHOTOS]

National Police Service has released a statement after a suspect in West Pokot was nabbed with deadly weapons by security forces. According to the statement, officers from Alale Police Station recovered 200 rounds of 7.62×39 mm Special. The weapons were being taken to the West Pokot-Turkan border before the police ambushed the suspect.

  3 days ago ago
JUST IN; Show of Kenyan Military Power as Security Forces Recover Deadly Weapons From a Man [PHOTOS]

SOCIETY

Suspected Bandits From West Pokot Quickly Cross to Kenya After Being Busted With 503 Bullets by UPDF

At least two suspected bandits from West Pokot County escaped arrest after they quickly crossed the Uggand-Kenya border and entered the Kenyan side before fleeing using a numberless motorcycle. The duo escaped after being busted with more than 500 bullets in Uganda. In a statement that has been issued by the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) this Saturday, May 20, two adult suspects, one identified as Kevo and another yet to be identified, were being trailed by Ugandan officers since Friday, May 19, after they received crucial intelligence about them.

  8 days ago ago
Suspected Bandits From West Pokot Quickly Cross to Kenya After Being Busted With 503 Bullets by UPDF

POLITICS

Rift Valley Leaders who Supported Ruto Makes a Sudden U-turn, Side with Azimio to Fight Govt's Bill

UDA Leaders from Rift Valley region have made a sudden U-turn against President William Ruto just 8 months after election. The leaders have sided with Azimio One Kenya Coalition leaders to gang up against Financial Bill of 2023. According to the leaders, President Ruto should make changes on the bill and even defer some proposals.

  8 days ago ago
Rift Valley Leaders who Supported Ruto Makes a Sudden U-turn, Side with Azimio to Fight Govt's Bill

POLITICS

"I Knew It" What John Lonyangapuo Said About Ruto To His Face While Attending Church Service (Video

Former West Pokot governor John Lonyangapuo now claims that he knew the opposition chief Raila Odinga cannot defeat president William Ruto in the last general election despite still supporting him for the post where he maintained that he was under pressure from top government officials to do so or face some charges from the Uhuru governmemt.Speaking in Isiolo county while attending Interdenominational church service in Isiolo an event which was attended by president William Ruto among other leaders, the vocal politician said president William Ruto was the best bet for the top seat and he continued praying for him despite being in the Azimio coalition.

  7 days ago ago

POLITICS

EX-Kibaki Minister Alleges What Rift Valley People Must Do Under President Ruto's Leadership

(Photo courtesy; President William Ruto) By Fredrick Ameka. Kenyans as still experiencing harsh economic times as prices of commodities rise day by day. Kenyans are now forced to dig deeper into their pockets to meet basic needs. Former West Pokot county senator and Ex-Kibaki minister has reacted to the current situation in the country.

  4 days ago ago
EX-Kibaki Minister Alleges What Rift Valley People Must Do Under President Ruto's Leadership

SEX-RELATIONSHIP

Couple Unashamedly Teach Of A Condition That Led Them To Using Diapers In Adulthood

Bedwetting is normal for children, especially up to puberty. However, it is scary when an adult wakes up one day to realise it happened to him. It becomes worse when the situation becomes a routine turning one's thoughts of a one-time mistake to falsehood. Willy Gitumbi and his wife takes us through an epic of using diapers in adult life.

  11 days ago ago
Couple Unashamedly Teach Of A Condition That Led Them To Using Diapers In Adulthood

ECONOMY-FINANCE

North Lift Leaders Rush To The AID Of Ruto Over High Taxation

Leaders from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party in the North Rift region have defended the government's high taxation, stating that it will address the issue of borrowing. They argued that the country's heavy borrowing and external debts have negatively impacted the economy, causing hardships for taxpayers.

  8 days ago ago
North Lift Leaders Rush To The AID Of Ruto Over High Taxation

SOCIETY

Sad, West-Pokot Police Reportedly Killed By Armed Man Who Didn't Steal Anything, Brother in ICU

Police in West Pokot are investigating an incident where a police officer was killed in an attack at a village, an incident which has sparked fears of more retaliation. In a news report that has been shared by a reliable source of information, it has been reported that the body of the deceased who has been identified as constable James Rotino, 41, was found with deep stabs along Makutano- Chemoyet road located within Chemoyet sub-location, police said.

  5 days ago ago
Sad, West-Pokot Police Reportedly Killed By Armed Man Who Didn't Steal Anything, Brother in ICU

POLITICS

UDA Crack Down Soon Concerning House Funding Project

United Democratic Alliance may soon be facing crack down inside the association. This comes after president Ruto's proposal of all Kenyans paying three percent of their salary to housing program. This is clearly shown by what happened in West Pokot on nineteenth May. Senator Murgor and Deputy governor Komolle, had different opinion according to the housing program.

  8 days ago ago
UDA Crack Down Soon Concerning House Funding Project

SOCIETY

Government Makes Major Arrest In West Pokot Bandits Operation.

In a major breakthrough in the fight against rampant banditry, police in the troubled region of West Pokot have made a significant arrest, apprehending a man found in possession of 200 bullets. This development marks a crucial step forward in efforts to curb the escalating violence and bring peace and stability to the area.

  2 days ago ago
Government Makes Major Arrest In West Pokot Bandits Operation.

POLITICS

Gideon Moi Ally Praises Ruto, Reveals What he Noticed About Him at Mt Kenya Safari Club

Former West Pokot Senator Samuel Poghisio has lauded President William Ruto, after noticing his superior way of handling his duties. He says that he is impressed with Ruto's working skills, which he argues can go a long way in helping the country move forward on development.

  4 months ago ago
Gideon Moi Ally Praises Ruto, Reveals What he Noticed About Him at Mt Kenya Safari Club

TRAVEL

Places to visit in West Pokot County

5 best places to visit in West Pokot County: 1. Cherangani Hills The hills traverse West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet and Trans Nzoia counties. The eco-system features beautiful subtropical indigenous forests with diverse wildlife and bird species,hiking sites and magical caves. 2. Nasolot Hill

  19 days ago ago
Places to visit in West Pokot County

POLITICS

Headache for President Ruto as Sources Reveal Details of What is Happening in his UDA House

It has emerged that all is not well in His Excellency the Head of State president William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance movement Party. According to sources, there are sharp cracks within the party which could be giving the party leader sleepless nights as he seeks to find a solution to the tight issue that has left his house divided.

  8 days ago ago
Headache for President Ruto as Sources Reveal Details of What is Happening in his UDA House

POLITICS

Ruto now has a new problem as his allies poke holes in his strategy.

Following criticism of the proposed 3% housing charge from some United Democratic Alliance (UDA) politicians, President William Ruto is now facing a fresh dilemma. Deputy Governor Robert Komolle and Senator Julius Murgor, who read from opposing scripts about the housing fund, engaged in a debate in West Pokot on May 19 between supporters and opponents of the housing fund.

  8 days ago ago
Ruto now has a new problem as his allies poke holes in his strategy.

HEALTH

Why Kenyans Might Be Forced To Wear Masks Again

For many kenyans, 2020 might never be a year to forget, since it's the times business faced a tough time, with others losing jobs and loved ones, owing to the covid pandemic which had struck globally. However with the bad memories still fresh on the minds of many, they might have to put on masks again, especially when traveling.

  4 months ago ago
Why Kenyans Might Be Forced To Wear Masks Again

POLITICS

End Of An Era For Highly Educated Ex-Rift Valley Governor Who Defied Ruto To Support Raila?

Former West Pokot Governor Prof. John Lonyangapuo ( Photo Courtesy) Within a space of 10 years, his political had started to shine even much brighter. Having resigned as Permanent Secretary in the run up to the 2013 general election to make a huge plunge into the murky world of politics, Prof. John Krop Lonyangapuo was determined to make it as a politician.

  4 months ago ago
End Of An Era For Highly Educated Ex-Rift Valley Governor Who Defied Ruto To Support Raila?

PARENTING

KNBS Exposes the Leading County in Teenage Pregnancies and Top Five Countrywide, See Your County.

Today, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) announced the research statistics showing the leading counties in terms of teenage pregnancies in the country. According to a post shared by Ntv on twitter, KNBS Director General Macdonald Obudho said that cases of teenage pregnancies is a menace which needs urgent attention from the council of governors among other stakeholders.

  4 months ago ago
KNBS Exposes the Leading County in Teenage Pregnancies and Top Five Countrywide, See Your County.

POLITICS

Most Of Us Would Have Been In Uganda: See Part Of Kenya That Uganda Almost Took

Image: Courtesy used for illustration only. When Muhoozi Kainerugaba threatened to capture Nairobi within few days, he caused stir between Kenya and Uganda, thus was called out, bashed before he issued an apology. The takeover talk by the Ugandan general, rings a bell when the neighboring country under their by then president Iddi Amin Dada threatened to annex all Kenyan that were part of Uganda before the colonial re demarcation of the territorial boundaries.

  4 months ago ago
Most Of Us Would Have Been In Uganda: See Part Of Kenya That Uganda Almost Took

POLITICS

Gideon Moi Ally Praises Ruto, Reveals What He Noticed About Him At His Kenya Safari Club

https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2023-01-10-ex-senator-poghisio-message-to-cabinet-after-retreat/ Samuel Poghisio, who served as the senator for West Pokot before William Ruto, has praised the current president for the excellent method in which he is carrying out his responsibilities. He claims that he is impressed by Ruto's working skills, which, according to him, may go a long way in assisting the nation in moving forward on the path of progress.

  4 months ago ago
Gideon Moi Ally Praises Ruto, Reveals What He Noticed About Him At His Kenya Safari Club