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Martin Ndiema

Governor Natembeya rubbishes graft allegations

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has denied corruption allegations against him, labelling them as a political smear campaign.

Governor Natembeya rubbishes graft allegations

MP Amisi alleges a plot by state to silence Western leaders

MP Amisi alleges a plot by state to silence Western leaders

How this mum of six made it into the male dominated bodaboda business

How this mum of six made it into the male dominated bodaboda business

Women in Cherang'any urged to embrace avocado farming

Women in Cherang'any urged to embrace avocado farming

Farmers protest against cattle rustling in Elgeyo Marakwet

More than 100 residents from Elgeyo Marakwet County staged a protest to demand the arrest of suspects involved in livestock theft.

Farmers protest against cattle rustling in Elgeyo Marakwet

Cataracts are silently robbing Trans Nzoia farmers of their sight

Farmers in Trans Nzoia face significantly higher risk of developing cataracts. This is because of prolonged exposure to UV radiation while working outdoors.

Cataracts are silently robbing Trans Nzoia farmers of their sight

Kitale launches 'Waste to Wealth' drive to empower youth

The Kitale Municipality Board has announced plans for an innovative recycling project focused on transforming the town's waste into a prosperous recycling economy.

Kitale launches 'Waste to Wealth' drive to empower youth

Ombudsman pledge to improve access to justice in Trans Nzoia

The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) has committed to strengthening governance and climate resilience efforts in Trans Nzoia County.

Ombudsman pledge to improve access to justice in Trans Nzoia

EACC engages Gen Z in bold new anti-corruption drive

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is now focusing on youth as a vital resource in the fight against corruption.

EACC engages Gen Z in bold new anti-corruption drive

Femicide is a national emergency, Barasa says

Kenya’s Technical Working Group on GBV and Femicide chairperson, Nancy Barasa, has raised the alarm over the rising cases of femicide, and called for urgent and radical action to curb the menace.

Femicide is a national emergency, Barasa says

Two die after consuming illicit liquor in Trans Nzoia

Two deaths were reported in Trans Nzoia County over the weekend in incidents related to the consumption of illicit brew.

Two die after consuming illicit liquor in Trans Nzoia

Shock in Kiminini as man digs up wife's grave over 'haunting'

Bizarre exhumation shocks village." She won't let me sleep"..Man exhumed wife's body after haunted dreams in Kiminini.

Shock in Kiminini as man digs up wife's grave over 'haunting'

Communities demand speedy payouts, fair compensation in Wildlife Bill 2025

Wildlife Bill 2025 gains support for promoting fair compensation and Community-led conservation.

Communities demand speedy payouts, fair compensation in Wildlife Bill 2025

Uproar as residents go for three months without power

A power outage that has persisted for over three months is threatening the safety and well being of more than 100 children at the Baba Nyumbani Children’s Home.

Uproar as residents go for three months without power

Luhya elders seek national recognition for centenarian over peace initiatives

Luhya elders push for national recognition of centenarian for his contributions to peacebuilding.

Luhya elders seek national recognition for centenarian over peace initiatives

Conservation efforts boosted as government distributes water tanks to tree nurseries

Conservation efforts boosted as the government distributes water tanks to tree nurseries.

Conservation efforts boosted as government distributes water tanks to tree nurseries

DCI arrests robbery suspect, seizes five illegal guns

The suspect was apprehended during a raid in Tuwan area Trans Nzoia County, where officers uncovered a cache of illegal items linked to organised crime.

DCI arrests robbery suspect, seizes five illegal guns

Minor assumed dead a year ago found alive in children's home

The family reported his disappearance at Nyakinywa Police Station and scoured the surrounding areas for months without success.

Minor assumed dead a year ago found alive in children's home

Modeling contest turns chaotic as Mary Biketi targeted in Kitale

Chaos erupted at the Kitale Museum on Friday afternoon as a modelling competition was violently disrupted by over 50 armed youths.

Modeling contest turns chaotic as Mary Biketi targeted in Kitale

Panyako blasts devolution, wants health sector back under national government

The Secretary General KNUN Seth Panyako, has launched a scathing attack on the country’s devolved health system, saying it has failed to deliver quality healthcare

Panyako blasts devolution, wants health sector back under national government

Kenya Red Cross steps up flood preparedness in Trans Nzoia as rains intensify.

Kenya Red Cross steps up flood preparedness in Trans Nzoia as rains intensify.

Kenya Red Cross steps up flood preparedness in Trans Nzoia as rains intensify.

Farmers concerned over government's unsettled Sh1.8billion maize seed subsidy bill

Maize seed prices were capped at Sh210 for a 1kg packet, Sh420 for a 2kg packet, Sh2,100 for a 10kg packet, and Sh5,250 for a 25kg packet.

Farmers concerned over government's unsettled Sh1.8billion maize seed subsidy bill

Mudavadi to inspect border post as residents demand compensation

During the visit, Mudavadi will launch and sign an MoU with the Ugandan government on the Mt. Elgon Transboundary Biosphere Reserve.

By 2 months ago

Mudavadi to inspect border post as residents demand compensation

Western leaders demand fresh census

A section of leaders from the Western region have called for a fresh census in the region, arguing that an updated population count is crucial for the fair distribution of resources.

By 2 months ago

Western leaders demand fresh census

Lobby proposes monthly tax holidays to boost SMEs

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) officials in Trans Nzoia have appealed to the county government to introduce tax holidays to revive the economy.

By 3 months ago

Lobby proposes monthly tax holidays to boost SMEs

Farmers upbeat as fertiliser hits stores

Unlike previous years where farmers faced long queues, delays, and the infiltration of counterfeit fertilisers, this season’s process has been praised as smooth and well-organised.

By 4 months ago

Farmers upbeat as fertiliser hits stores

Farmers now demand independent tests of livestock vaccines

Farmers from Trans Nzoia have demanded an independent evaluation and laboratory tests of the vaccines before they can consider the cattle jab exercise.

By 5 months ago

Farmers now demand independent tests of livestock vaccines

Kenya Netball Federation pushes for reintroduction of boys' netball in schools

Boys only compete in netball competitions in colleges.

By 5 months ago

Kenya Netball Federation pushes for reintroduction of boys' netball in schools

Farmers protest against cattle rustling in Elgeyo Marakwet

More than 100 residents from Elgeyo Marakwet County staged a protest to demand the arrest of suspects involved in livestock theft.

Farmers protest against cattle rustling in Elgeyo Marakwet

Cataracts are silently robbing Trans Nzoia farmers of their sight

Farmers in Trans Nzoia face significantly higher risk of developing cataracts. This is because of prolonged exposure to UV radiation while working outdoors.

Cataracts are silently robbing Trans Nzoia farmers of their sight

Kitale launches 'Waste to Wealth' drive to empower youth

The Kitale Municipality Board has announced plans for an innovative recycling project focused on transforming the town's waste into a prosperous recycling economy.

Kitale launches 'Waste to Wealth' drive to empower youth

Ombudsman pledge to improve access to justice in Trans Nzoia

The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) has committed to strengthening governance and climate resilience efforts in Trans Nzoia County.

Ombudsman pledge to improve access to justice in Trans Nzoia

EACC engages Gen Z in bold new anti-corruption drive

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is now focusing on youth as a vital resource in the fight against corruption.

EACC engages Gen Z in bold new anti-corruption drive

Femicide is a national emergency, Barasa says

Kenya’s Technical Working Group on GBV and Femicide chairperson, Nancy Barasa, has raised the alarm over the rising cases of femicide, and called for urgent and radical action to curb the menace.

Femicide is a national emergency, Barasa says

Two die after consuming illicit liquor in Trans Nzoia

Two deaths were reported in Trans Nzoia County over the weekend in incidents related to the consumption of illicit brew.

Two die after consuming illicit liquor in Trans Nzoia

Shock in Kiminini as man digs up wife's grave over 'haunting'

Bizarre exhumation shocks village." She won't let me sleep"..Man exhumed wife's body after haunted dreams in Kiminini.

Shock in Kiminini as man digs up wife's grave over 'haunting'

Communities demand speedy payouts, fair compensation in Wildlife Bill 2025

Wildlife Bill 2025 gains support for promoting fair compensation and Community-led conservation.

Communities demand speedy payouts, fair compensation in Wildlife Bill 2025

Uproar as residents go for three months without power

A power outage that has persisted for over three months is threatening the safety and well being of more than 100 children at the Baba Nyumbani Children’s Home.

Uproar as residents go for three months without power

Luhya elders seek national recognition for centenarian over peace initiatives

Luhya elders push for national recognition of centenarian for his contributions to peacebuilding.

Luhya elders seek national recognition for centenarian over peace initiatives

Conservation efforts boosted as government distributes water tanks to tree nurseries

Conservation efforts boosted as the government distributes water tanks to tree nurseries.

Conservation efforts boosted as government distributes water tanks to tree nurseries

DCI arrests robbery suspect, seizes five illegal guns

The suspect was apprehended during a raid in Tuwan area Trans Nzoia County, where officers uncovered a cache of illegal items linked to organised crime.

DCI arrests robbery suspect, seizes five illegal guns

Minor assumed dead a year ago found alive in children's home

The family reported his disappearance at Nyakinywa Police Station and scoured the surrounding areas for months without success.

Minor assumed dead a year ago found alive in children's home

Modeling contest turns chaotic as Mary Biketi targeted in Kitale

Chaos erupted at the Kitale Museum on Friday afternoon as a modelling competition was violently disrupted by over 50 armed youths.

Modeling contest turns chaotic as Mary Biketi targeted in Kitale

Panyako blasts devolution, wants health sector back under national government

The Secretary General KNUN Seth Panyako, has launched a scathing attack on the country’s devolved health system, saying it has failed to deliver quality healthcare

Panyako blasts devolution, wants health sector back under national government

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