Mathews Ndanyi

Kenya

Writer at The Star (Kenya)

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Articles

IDPs petition President Ruto to finalise resettlement, urge enactment of IDP Act

3 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Mathews Ndanyi

Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri speaks after a meeting in Eldoret on May 28 /MATHEWS NDANYIInternally Displaced Persons from 16 counties have collectively petitioned President William Ruto to finalise their long-awaited resettlement. Meeting in Nakuru, representatives of the victims expressed their frustration at suffering without permanent homes for many years.
Senators seek dialogue with Catholic Church after priest's killing halts Kerio Valley operations

3 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Mathews Ndanyi

Bishop of Eldoret Dominic Kimengich on Sunday /MATHEWS NDANYIThree senators from the North Rift region are among leaders now seeking dialogue with the Catholic Church, which has suspended most of its operations in Kerio Valley following the killing of Father Allois Bett. Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago led calls for discussions with the church to address escalating insecurity in the region, intensified killing of Bett two weeks ago, allegedly by bandits.
Mandera teachers reject promotions as unfair, lacking regional balance

3 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Mathews Ndanyi

Knut and Kuppet members in Mandera during a press briefing /KNATeachersin Mandera have strongly opposed the recently released teachers’ promotion list by the Teachers Service Commission, citing a lack of transparency, regional balance, and failure to recognise long-serving teachers in hardship areas. The promotions, which have sparked heated debate among education stakeholders in the arid and semi-arid lands, have left many teachers in Mandera feeling marginalised and demoralised.
Funeral service for Fr Bett underway at Terige High school in Nandi

4 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Mathews Ndanyi

In SummaryThe service is being held at Terige High School. Thousands of mourners have turned up to bid farewell to the priest. The funeral service for slain Catholic priest Allois Cheruiyot Bett is underway in Nandi County. The service is being held at Terige High School, where thousands of people have turned up to bid farewell to the priest. Fr Bett was shot dead by bandits in Kerio Valley two weeks ago. Religious and political leaders are in attendance.
Charlene Ruto defends police action against author Ochora

4 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Mathews Ndanyi

Charlene Ruto has defended police action to arrest an author, Webster Ochora Elijah, for allegedly publishing a book about her. Charlene said Ochora did not seek her consent before publishing the book and that she complained to the DCI over the issue. “She didn’t get my permission before writing that book. We have a culture in this country where we misuse people’s names and get away with it, it’s not right and that’s not what I stand for,” Charlene said.
Gang stabs 28-year-old man in Mathare robbery

4 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Cyrus Ombati |Mathews Ndanyi

In SummaryHis body was found lying next to a makeshift long after the incident had happened, police said. The assailants escaped the scene soon after the attack. Police are looking for a gang that stabbed and killed a 28-year-old man in a robbery in Mathare slums, Nairobi. The man identified as Peter Muthama was stabbed in the back in a struggle with suspected thugs in the area on June 1. His body was found lying next to a makeshift long after the incident had happened, police said.
Senators demand swift arrest of Fr Bett's killers in Kerio Valley

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Mathews Ndanyi

Senator for Nandi, Samson CherargeI, viewing the body of father Allois Bett in Eldoret/MATHEWS NDANYIThree senators have urged the government to act swiftly and arrest the killers of Father Allois Bett, who was murdered in the troubled Kerio Valley region. Senators Jackson Mandago (Uasin Gishu), Samson Cherargei (Nandi), and William Kisang (Elgeyo Marakwet) said the government can apprehend the culprits promptly.
Over 5.5 tonnes of illicit cargo seized at Eldoret airport destroyed

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Mathews Ndanyi

Health CS Aden Duale at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital on May 31, 2025More than 5.5 tonnes of illicit products seized at the Eldoret International Airport were destroyed at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital incinerator, as Health CS Aden Duale led activities to mark the No Tobacco Day. Duale presided over the destruction of the illicit products, which were imported through the airport. He said the products were cheap, unregulated and dangerous.
Body of slain catholic priest moved to Nandi ahead of burial

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Mathews Ndanyi

Bishop Dominic Kimengich and Auxiliary Bishop John Lelei view the bodyThe body of slain Catholic priest Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett has been moved to Nandi County ahead of his burial on Tuesday, June 3. The body was later escorted by police to Holy Family Ol'Lessos Parish in Nandi County for a night vigil ahead of the burial. Family members and residents, led by Governor Stephen Sang, gathered in the area as crowds turned up to receive the body.
We forgive killers, but we want justice: Family of slain priest speaks out

5 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Mathews Ndanyi

Father Bett’s mother, Eunice Bender (c), during the service at the catholic church in Eldoret /MATHEWS NDANYIThe family of slain Catholic priest Father Allois Bett says they have forgiven those who killed him in Kerio Valley and hope that his blood will bring lasting peace to the region. His mother, Eunice Bender, led family members during a requiem mass at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Eldoret.