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Edward Kosut

Ex-staff vow to take legal action after Nandi County sacked 1,800

The sacking of hundreds of Nandi County employees has paralysed delivery of services even as those who were axed threatened to seek redress in the courts.

By Edward Kosut 1 month ago

Ex-staff vow to take legal action after Nandi County sacked 1,800

Ruto urged to revive Koitalel University

Ruto urged to revive Koitalel University

By Edward Kosut 3 months ago

Nandi residents want firms to scale down tea picking machines

Nandi residents want firms to scale down tea picking machines

By Edward Kosut 3 months ago

Youth storm Nandi governor's office to demand accountability

Youth storm Nandi governor's office to demand accountability

By Edward Kosut 4 months ago

Koskei says government will use taxes prudently

Koskei urged Kenyans to pay taxes to finance development projects that have been initiated by President William Ruto's administration.

By Edward Kosut 5 months ago

Koskei says government will use taxes prudently

State to waive Sh6.9 billion owed by coffee farmers cooperatives

The government plans to waive at least Sh9.6 billion in loans borrowed from various financial institutions by coffee farmers' cooperatives.

By Edward Kosut 5 months ago

State to waive Sh6.9 billion owed by coffee farmers cooperatives

Rifts in UDA persist as MPs continue onslaught on DP

The legislators claimed that they will not accept leaders harboring politics along tribal lines.

By Edward Kosut 5 months ago

Rifts in UDA persist as MPs continue onslaught on DP

Climber Cheruiyot's body to remain on Mt Everest, family says

In a press statement on Wednesday, the family said they could not risk losing more lives in the attempt to retrieve Cheruiyot's body.

By Edward Kosut and Ivy Wanjiru 5 months ago

Climber Cheruiyot's body to remain on Mt Everest, family says

Rift leaders rubbish claims of split between Ruto and Gachagua

The leaders said the relationship between the two is intact and that they are focused on service delivery to Kenyans.

By Edward Kosut 5 months ago

Rift leaders rubbish claims of split between Ruto and Gachagua

Kuria urges Ruto to steer clear of LGBTQ debate on US tour

Moses Kuria cautioned President William Ruto against supporting homosexuality during his US state visit.

By Edward Kosut 6 months ago

Kuria urges Ruto to steer clear of LGBTQ debate on US tour

Inspired by their clan symbol, members come together to save monkey habitat

Vervets, which are a cherished identity of the Kaptapkei clan of the Nandi community, are facing starvation following the depletion of indigenous forests.

By Edward Kosut 6 months ago

Inspired by their clan symbol, members come together to save monkey habitat

Nandi County on the spot over Sh1b spent on stalled projects

The projects include a milk processing plant, the governor's office and the mother and baby health facility. Construction has been on and off and none of the projects have been completed.

By Edward Kosut 6 months ago

Nandi County on the spot over Sh1b spent on stalled projects

Senators calls for prosecution of firms linked to fake fertiliser

The senators demanded the arrest and prosecution of individuals behind the saga and urged the government to protect farmers against unscrupulous dealers.

By Edward Kosut 7 months ago

Senators calls for prosecution of firms linked to fake fertiliser

Rapidly growing Kapsabet town choking with congestion, trash

Although Kapsabet Town has only a few streets, most of them are narrow and ridden with potholes, causing motorists to move at snail speed.

By Edward Kosut 7 months ago

Rapidly growing Kapsabet town choking with congestion, trash

Ruto allies challenge Raila to support government agenda

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei said Raila needs the help of President Ruto to secure the AU job and he should cease from attacking his administration.

By Edward Kosut 8 months ago

Ruto allies challenge Raila to support government agenda

Officer on the run after allegedly defiling minor in custody

Detectives in Nandi South are pursuing a police officer, who is suspected of defiling a minor at Kaptumo Police Station.

By Edward Kosut 9 months ago

Officer on the run after allegedly defiling minor in custody

Nandi farmers fault reforms in coffee sector

The government initiated coffee sector reforms in a bid to remove unscrupulous businessmen and brokers who have been exploiting farmers for years.

By Edward Kosut 10 months ago

Nandi farmers fault reforms in coffee sector

Knec withholds KCSE results of 600 students in Nandi county

Frustrated parents have questioned the grounds for withholding the results.

By Edward Kosut 10 months ago

Knec withholds KCSE results of 600 students in Nandi county

Concern over high number of vulnerable children in Nandi rescue centres County

By December 2023, over 300 children between the ages of five and 16 years were living in various children's homes in Tinderet, Chesumei and Engwen sub-counties.

By Edward Kosut 10 months ago

Concern over high number of vulnerable children in Nandi rescue centres County

Couple arrested after their missing boys found buried

The boys aged four and six were reported missing and their bodies were discovered along Chepterit-Baraton Road in Chemundu village.

By Edward Kosut 11 months ago

Couple arrested after their missing boys found buried

State injects Sh1.5b in New KCC to stabilise milk prices

The government has allocated Sh1.5 billion to New Kenya Cooperatives Creameries (KCC) to help stabilize milk prices and protect farmers from poor earnings.

By Edward Kosut 11 months ago

State injects Sh1.5b in New KCC to stabilise milk prices

Social media star journalist Lagat scores 404 marks

Lagat, who turned into an overnight sensation on social media, is among the top performers in Nandi County, scoring 404 marks.

By Edward Kosut 11 months ago

Social media star journalist Lagat scores 404 marks

KNCCI calls for stabilisation fund to cushion tea farmers

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) is pushing for the establishment of a Stabilization Fund to cushion tea farmers against global economic inflation.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

KNCCI calls for stabilisation fund to cushion tea farmers

Nandi County hives off part of Kapsabet showground to set up sports facility

Sports Ababu Namwamba said the government is investing in sports infrastructure and talents that can bring about economic sustainability to enhance athletes' lives.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Nandi County hives off part of Kapsabet showground to set up sports facility

Gachagua denies claims of rift in Kenya Kwanza administration

Gachagua said he was busy working with President William Ruto to revive the economy and will not be distracted by political sideshows propagated through media.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Gachagua denies claims of rift in Kenya Kwanza administration

Talai clan elders divided ahead of event to mark Koitalel Samoei's death

The Talai clan, said to be descendants of Koitalel who was assassinated in 1905, is now divided into five factions: Kapturgat, Kapsogon, Kapchesang, Kapmararsoi, and Kapsonet families.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Talai clan elders divided ahead of event to mark Koitalel Samoei's death

Kuppet: Object reforms violating employment rights of teachers

TSC has played a crucial role in employment and supervision within the education sector. Some proposals had been introduced without seeking input from education stakeholders.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Kuppet: Object reforms violating employment rights of teachers

North Rift maize farmers seek higher produce prices for crop

Some farmers now want the government to shelve plans of announcing new prices for a 90kg (kilogramme) bag of maize but allow current market forces to prevail.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

North Rift maize farmers seek higher produce prices for crop

Man's body exhumed three years later after dispute over cause of death

Deceased mother had disputed claims that his son died by suicide, says his differences with his wife may have had something to do with it.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Man's body exhumed three years later after dispute over cause of death

Mike Kosgei has the remedy to ensure Kenya rules the world

The 71-year-old is considered the best coach to have handled Kenya's team at global events.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Mike Kosgei has the remedy to ensure Kenya rules the world

KDF female recruits criticise move to lock them out

A section of female recruits who turned up for the ongoing Kenya Defence Forces recruitment in Nandi Hills have protested against a move to lock them out of the exercise.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

KDF female recruits criticise move to lock them out

Man's persistence pays off as he fulfils dream to join KDF

The 36-year-old, a 2011 graduate of the National Youth Service (NYS), never lost hope despite getting close to joining KDF in the past. He has never missed a recruitment exercise.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Man's persistence pays off as he fulfils dream to join KDF

Catholic shrine replaces old traditions at the revered hill

Nandi community elders used to offer prayers and sacrifices at the Kabiyet Hill. Church has now started a shrine and plans to build a house of worship for over 3,000.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Catholic shrine replaces old traditions at the revered hill

Kapsabet hospital performs first surgery to remove clot in brain

The surgery to remove clot from the brain of a patient who collapsed and found himself in hospital was done by a team of five doctors and three nurses.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Kapsabet hospital performs first surgery to remove clot in brain

Gachagua visits driver's home for lunch

This came as a surprise to Cheborgey, he didn't believe that the DP could visit his humble abode in Irimis village, about three Kilometres from Kapsabet town.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Gachagua visits driver's home for lunch

Gachagua criticises Raila stay-at-home protest plan as 'unreasonable'

Raila Odinga characterised their actions as a display of desperation and a deliberate effort to disrupt President William Ruto's administration.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Gachagua criticises Raila stay-at-home protest plan as 'unreasonable'

Nandi residents forcefully enter 350-acre tea estate after court ruling

Residents of Kimasas village in Nandi County want the government to execute a Lands court decision over the disputed Kimasas tea estate.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Nandi residents forcefully enter 350-acre tea estate after court ruling

You're juvenile and petty, Sang tells Cherargei in bitter war over funds

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang and Senator Samson Cherargei have once again re-ignited their political differences after 2022 election truce.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

You're juvenile and petty, Sang tells Cherargei in bitter war over funds

Court orders exhumation of body of a man, 62 over mysterious death

A court in Kapsabet has ordered the exhumation of the remains of a 62-year-old man who was killed and dumped in a river under unclear circumstances.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Court orders exhumation of body of a man, 62 over mysterious death

Shrinking towns as tea-picking machines take up manual jobs

Massive layoffs of workers whose manual roles have been replaced by machines has prompted an exodus from multinational tea estates that had seen mushrooming business enterprises.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Shrinking towns as tea-picking machines take up manual jobs

Land tussle in inheritance feud takes toxic turn as maize crop sprayed

The family gathering, mired in a land inheritance dispute spanning nearly three decades, appears to be intricately linked to the alleged crop spraying incident.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Land tussle in inheritance feud takes toxic turn as maize crop sprayed

Women lose out as tea companies turn to technology to reduce costs

Despite the Gender Equity Act seeking to create equal opportunities, tea firms are not compliant with the policies amid claims of sexual abuse and rampant unwanted pregnancies

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Women lose out as tea companies turn to technology to reduce costs

Schools feel pinch as tea firms bleed jobs in Nandi

Several schools near tea estates in Nandi East have witnessed a decline after multinational tea firms adopted tea plucking machines, occasioning mass lay-offs.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Schools feel pinch as tea firms bleed jobs in Nandi

Three suspects linked to doctor's killing to remain in custody for six days

According to the police report, the wife of the deceased Vivian Jeruto is accused of allegedly conspiring with the two other suspects to kill her husband.

By Edward Kosut 1 year ago

Three suspects linked to doctor's killing to remain in custody for six days

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