Yvonne Chepkwony

Kenya

Writer at The Standard (Kenya)

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Two police reservists deny killing Baringo chief

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Yvonne Chepkwony

National Police Reservists perform a drill during their graduation at Kimalel in Baringo county on May 18,2023. [File, Standard]Two police reservists accused of killing a chief in Baringo County three months ago have been arraigned before a Nakuru court. Zakayo Komen and Jonathan Sirma denied the charges of killing Victor Sebei, the Loruk Chief, when they appeared before Justice Julius Nangea of the High Court in Nakuru on Thursday.
Murkomen accuses politicians of funding insecurity in North Rift, North Eastern

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Yvonne Chepkwony

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen arriving for a security meeting at Kambi Samaki in Baringo County on May 2,2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has accused politicians of funding and enriching themselves in North Rift and North Eastern through insecurity in the regions.
Baringo County Board skips assembly summons over staff recruitment

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Yvonne Chepkwony

Baringo County Assembly Speaker Vincent Kemboi. [File, Standard] Baringo County Public Service Board led by Joseph Korir failed to honour summons by the Baringo County Assembly to shed light on the alleged illegal recruitment of staff. Assembly Speaker Vincent Kemboi had summoned the County Secretary Jacob Chepkwony and Korir at 10 am over allegations of corruption in the recruitment of staff.
Making sanitary pads from grass

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Yvonne Chepkwony

The silent barrier to girls' education in many regions isn't a lack of resources but a natural and recurring biological event: menstruation. Still a deeply entrenched taboo, this monthly cycle unjustly limits access to schooling for countless girls, tragically widening the gender gap in education. But Faith Wandia, 26, has devised a solution to the problem by developing affordable and eco-friendly sanitary towels made out of grass.
Suspects seek removal of family's lawyer in Richard Otieno murder case

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Yvonne Chepkwony

Five suspects in the murder of Molo human rights activist Richard Otieno want the family lawyer out of the case. They claimed that the lawyer Rosalinda Wamaitha was in contact with one of them before their arrests and has been visiting them at the Nakuru GK Prison. Geoffrey Ndungu, Peter Okechi, Joseph Kihara, Stephene Masheti, and Evans Aseka made an application in court seeking to have Wamaitha stop representing the family, alleging conflict of interest.
Court finds Kenya Railways MD guilty of contempt in Sh45m compensation case

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Yvonne Chepkwony

The High Court in Nakuru has found the managing director of Kenya Railways (KR) in contempt for failing to pay Sh45 million in compensation. Justice Anthony Ombwayo ruled that Philip Mainga was in contempt for failing to compensate Monica Macharia following the illegal demolition of her property in 2020. Ombwayo ordered Mainga to appear in court to explain why he should not be jailed for disobeying a court order.
Rights advocates warn of increasing mental health issues among adolescents

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Yvonne Chepkwony

The rising prevalence of mental health issues among adolescents signals a looming social crisis for the country. Children’s rights advocate, Consolata Bahati, has called for unified efforts from government agencies, civil society, religious organisations, and communities to address the issue.
Caring neighbor' and churchgoer unmasked as notorious carjacker and killer

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Yvonne Chepkwony

He played the role of a 'caring neighbor,' offering a helping hand whenever there was a need. He attended a local church, where he discussed his strong Christian beliefs and personal testimonies. But, Edwin Ngetich was instead a dangerous criminal, who staged daring carjackings and killed his victims, according to testimonies in court.
Court demands fresh probe into fisherman's case

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Yvonne Chepkwony

The court has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to re-investigate the case of the disappearance of Lake Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo. Nakuru Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet ordered the security agency to extend the investigations into areas pointed out by the Directorate of Public Prosecution and review the loopholes indicated.
Court rules employers not liable for staff's personal acts

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Yvonne Chepkwony

The Court of Appeal in Nakuru has ruled that employers are not automatically liable for an employee’s wrongful acts if the act was outside the scope of employment and for personal gain. Court of Appeal Judges Paul Gachoka, Mohamed Warsame, and John Mativo observed that the master is not responsible for any misconduct committed by a servant towards a third party.