Gilbert Kimutai

Gilbert Kimutai is a prolific writer with more than 10 years experience. He has worked for leading newspapers and now a radio reporter.

Ministry Dissolves Board Over Fatal School Arson

The Ministry of Education has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy following a horrific arson attack that claimed the lives of 16 learners on Thursday.​ Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the disbandment on Friday, citing flagrant violations of safety protocols, including extreme overcrowding in the affected dormitory and a locked emergency…

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Browns Plantations Kenya Unveils Multi-Million Shilling Electric Truck Fleet in Kericho

In a quiet revolution sweeping across the lush, rolling hills of Kenya’s prime tea-growing region, the familiar rumble of diesel engines is being replaced by the silent hum of electric motors. Browns Plantations Kenya Limited has officially commissioned a fleet of 30 industrial electric trucks at its Kericho operations. With the first 15 vehicles already…

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State Machinery Rolls in as Emurua Dikirr By-Election Takes Shape

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Thursday led a high-profile campaign team in support of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Keter, signalling the ruling party’s determination to retain the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat in the May 14 by-election. Tuya, accompanied by nominated senator Joyce Korir, Narok Woman Representative Rebecca Tonkei and Aldai MP Maryanne…

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Rotich Draws Crowds as Emurua Dikirr By-Election Race Intensifies

Democracy for Citizens (DCP) party aspirant Vincent Rotich attracted large crowds on Wednesday as he presented his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) offices in Emurua Dikirr ahead of the forthcoming by-election. Residents turned out in large numbers to escort Rotich to the constituency offices, signalling growing political interest in the…

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Keter Calls for Unity, Woos Rival Ngeno’s Supporters Ahead of Emurua Dikirr By-Election

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate in the upcoming Emurua Dikirr by-election, David Keter, has extended an olive branch to supporters of Bernard Ngeno, who ran against him in the party nominations, urging them to back his bid. Keter, who spoke after presenting his nomination papers to the IEBC, said he needs support from all voters…

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Bimbin Accuses Konoin MP of Disrupting Empowerment Event with Hired Goons

Youthful parliamentary aspirant Mercy Cheptoo Bimbin has accused Konoin MP Brighton Yegon of hiring goons to disrupt a recent empowerment event at Ngererit Primary School. In a strongly worded statement, Cheptoo claimed individuals allied to the MP infiltrated the event and booed leaders perceived not to support him. “Goons paid by the area MP infiltrated…

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Kahiga Defends Support for Ruto, Urges Patience for Government Delivery

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga vowed to continue working with President William Ruto saying the government is delivering on its mandate. Kahiga Spoke at  AIPCA Holy Oil Consecration at Mukaro South Diocese in Nyeri County following growing questions over his political shift, having previously been a close ally of opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua. “To those of…

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