Kericho governor Erick Mutai at Bunge Towers, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kericho Members of County Assembly (MCAs) have termed Governor Erick Mutai’s calls for the dissolution of the county government as reckless and tactics to evade accountability. Majority Leader Philip Rono confirmed that at least 35 MCAs had appended their signatures to the impeachment notice against the governor. He challenged the governor to stop engaging in political theatrics and instead prepare his defense ahead of the impeachment proceedings slated for next week. “We are not going to be sidetracked or intimidated from proceeding with the impeachment motion. The governor should…
Author: By Nikko Tanui
UDA party symbol (Wheelbarrow) hanged at Cheptais main stage in Mt Elgon on November 13, 2021. [File, Standard] In the lead-up to the last general election, the youth in Kericho County embraced the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, going so far as to erect the party symbol—the yellow wheelbarrow—in the central business district of Kericho town. Strategically placed along the Kericho-Kisumu highway, the wheelbarrow stood tall, signaling that the county was a UDA political stronghold. However, in recent months, the UDA wheelbarrow has been brought down twice by youth expressing their frustration with President William Ruto’s administration. The first incident occurred during the 2024…
Belgut MP Nelson Koech has urged police officers to use maximum force against individuals involved in violent street demonstrations and acts of vandalism. [File, Standard] National Assembly Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations Committee Chairperson Nelson Koech has urged police officers to use maximum force, including the controversial shoot-to-kill approach, against individuals involved in violent street demonstrations and acts of vandalism. Speaking at a public event in Chebirbei, Kericho County, the Belgut MP stated that President William Ruto’s directive for police to shoot violent demonstrators in the leg does not adequately address the rising lawlessness during protests. Koech argued that police…
Odhiambo Johnmark, the man behind Events by Supertrix.[Courtesy] When torrential rain swept away the tents, decorations, and food at a 2019 wedding reception at the Kericho Golf Club, many thought the day was ruined. But for Odhiambo Johnmark, the man behind Events by Supertrix, it was just another opportunity to show what resilience and creativity could achieve. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters Already a subscriber? Log in When torrential rain swept away the tents, decorations, and…
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai distributes coffee seedlings to members of Kichawir Cooperative Society in Chepseon ward, Kipkelion East constituency, on April 21, 2025. [.Nikko Tanui, Standard] A quiet revolution is unfolding in Kericho County, where expansive maize fields are steadily giving way to flourishing coffee plantations — marking a significant shift in the region’s agricultural landscape. According to a report by the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (New KPCU), Kericho now contributes approximately 10 per cent of Kenya’s total coffee output, establishing itself as one of the country’s fastest-growing coffee-producing zones. The results are already visible. The Torsogek Coffee Farmers’…
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai distributes coffee seedlings to members of Kichawir Cooperative Society in Chepseon ward, Kipkelion East constituency, on April 21, 2025. [.Nikko Tanui, Standard] A quiet revolution is unfolding in Kericho County, where expansive maize fields are steadily giving way to flourishing coffee plantations — marking a significant shift in the region’s agricultural landscape. According to a report by the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (New KPCU), Kericho now contributes approximately 10 per cent of Kenya’s total coffee output, establishing itself as one of the country’s fastest-growing coffee-producing zones. The results are already visible. The Torsogek Coffee Farmers’…