This year was marred with an unusually high number of devastating femicide cases reported in Nakuru county, repeatedly sending chills down the spine of our audience.

It is therefore no surprise that three of our most read stories were that of Eileen Cherotich and the follow ups of that heart breaking story.

In case you missed it, here are the articles that Mtaa Wangu's audience read the most in 2024.

1. How Eileen Cherotich spent her last day, before her tragic death

This story traced the last steps of Eileen Cherotich, a student at Rift Valley National Polytechnic, before her body was found on the tarmac at the infamous Eveready roundabout.

The late Eileen Cherotich was a student at Rift Valley National Polytechnic in Nakuru.

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Read: How Eileen Cherotich spent her last day, before her tragic death

2. Post mortem reveals how Eileen Cherotich died

Mtaa Wangu followed the story, revealing chilling details of the post mortem report that showed how Eileen died.

Read: Post mortem reveals how Eileen Cherotich died

3. Three found guilty of defiling 15-year-old at Racecourse estate

This story covered the grim details of how three men defiled a 15 year old and their attempts to cover up this heinous crime.

In a much needed happy ending, all three were found guilty and convicted.

From left Arnest Oduor Odhiambo , James Njenga Mbugua and Joseph Njoroge Kibe during their hearing at the Nakuru Law Courts on January 25, 2024.

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Read: Three found guilty of defiling 15-year-old at Racecourse estate

4. A Mercedes Benz, six-month-old twins and devastated family members

Mtaa Wangu covered one of the most devastating road crashes that happened this year, leading to the sad death of six-month-old twins.

This story highlights the account of an eye witness and how the crash left him feeling helpless.

Wreckage of the Mercedes Benz involved in an accident on August 13, 2024.

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Read: A Mercedes Benz, six-month-old twins and devastated family members

5. Eileen's mother gives emotional account of how daughter waited four years to join RVIST

In a follow up to Eileen's death, Mtaa Wangu spoke to her mother who narrated how her daughter's untimely death robbed her of a lustrous promised future.

Agnes Chepkurui, Eileen's mother says the daughter stayed home for four years after KCSE before joining RVIST.

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Read: Eileen's mother gives emotional account of how daughter waited four years to join RVIST

6. Nakuru cab driver's quick thinking that helped recover stolen vehicle

In a movie-like narration, Mtaa Wangu told the story of how a cab driver noticed and stealthily tracked a cab that had been stolen from Mombasa.

His wisdom and bravery led to the arrest of the suspected thief.

Joseph Mburu, narrating how he assisted int the capture of Edwin Ng'etich on September 30, 2024.

Photo credit: BRET SANYA/MTAA WANGU

Read: Nakuru cab driver's quick thinking that helped recover stolen vehicle

7. The perfect Nakuru market where business is conducted quietly

Imagine a market that conducts its business quietly without the usual deafening noise.

Well Mtaa Wangu found one such market, and we tell you all about it in this intriguing story.

A section of weavers market in Nakuru West.

Photo credit: LELETI JASSOR/MTAA WANGU

Read: The perfect Nakuru market where business is conducted quietly

See you next year for more engaging, impactful and truthful stories!

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