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Paul Ruto

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Tragedy as man kills wife, dies by suicide in Bomet
April 03, 2026 11:12 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Tragedy as man kills wife, dies by suicide in Bomet

Konoin sub-county Police Commander Mohammed Godana said Nicholas Rotich allegedly attacked his wife, Faith Rotich, with a panga, inflicting severe injuries that led to her death due to excessive bleeding.

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Two killed, 11 injured in lorry-matatu crash on Bomet–Kisii highway
March 29, 2026 05:59 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Two killed, 11 injured in lorry-matatu crash on Bomet–Kisii highway

Bomet County Traffic Commander Daniel Ololngojine said the lorry, which was travelling from Kaplong towards Bomet town, veered off the road before crashing into a matatu belonging to Quarser Shuttle Company.

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Manhunt for officer accused of killing estranged wife in Bomet
February 26, 2026 09:51 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Manhunt for officer accused of killing estranged wife in Bomet

According to Bomet County Criminal Investigations Officer Emmanuel Ogao, the officer allegedly lured the woman to the hotel after convincing her to reconcile, secured a room for the meeting and is accused of strangling her to death before abandoning her body at the scene....

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Bomet clinical officer arrested for allegedly raping woman on maternity check up
February 09, 2026 11:01 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Bomet clinical officer arrested for allegedly raping woman on maternity check up

Security officers conducted a manhunt and successfully apprehended the suspect at his hideout.

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29-year-old man stabs uncle to death for cohabiting with his mother
January 27, 2026 04:08 (EAT) • 2 months ago

29-year-old man stabs uncle to death for cohabiting with his mother

According to Bomet County Police Commander Edward Imbwaga, the suspect, Hillary Cheruiyot Sang, ambushed his uncle, Gilbert Kiplangat Bett, stabbing him in the cheek and inflicting fatal injuries to the neck, leading to his death at the scene.

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Murder suspect found dead after hanging himself with socks in police cell
January 16, 2026 10:52 (EAT) • 3 months ago

Murder suspect found dead after hanging himself with socks in police cell

The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Antony Njenga Kariuki, allegedly hanged himself using his socks on the door of a toilet cell, bringing the station’s daily operations to a temporary halt.

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Two cousins found dead after ingesting poisonous substance
December 29, 2025 04:12 (EAT) • 3 months ago

Two cousins found dead after ingesting poisonous substance

The victims, identified as Elisha Kibet, 14, and Amos Kiprono, 15, were found in a room where they had been staying after swallowing an unknown substance

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Lorry driver killed, several injured in multi-vehicle crash at Sachangwan
December 24, 2025 09:18 (EAT) • 3 months ago

Lorry driver killed, several injured in multi-vehicle crash at Sachangwan

According to reports, the lorry that lost its brakes and crashed into six other vehicles, including two Nissan matatus.

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Bomet: Woman arrested after stabbing husband to death with beer bottle
November 25, 2025 10:30 (EAT) • 4 months ago

Bomet: Woman arrested after stabbing husband to death with beer bottle

According to Bomet County Police Commandant Edward Ibwaga, the suspect, identified as Sharon Cherotich, allegedly broke a Guinness bottle and used the sharp edge to stab her husband, 36, in the neck.

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Man, 32, arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting 7-year-old son
November 23, 2025 02:14 (EAT) • 4 months ago

Man, 32, arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting 7-year-old son

Koech was arrested after his wife reported to the police that he had continuously abused the minor by locking him inside a room and assault him when no one was around.

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