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Edward Kosut

Ruto urged to revive Koitalel University

The push for the establishment of a university named after Nandi resistance hero Koitalel Arap Samoei emerged during President William Ruto's visit to Nandi over the weekend.

Ruto urged to revive Koitalel University

Nandi residents want firms to scale down tea picking machines

Nandi residents want firms to scale down tea picking machines

Youth storm Nandi governor's office to demand accountability

Youth storm Nandi governor's office to demand accountability

By 2 months ago

Koskei says government will use taxes prudently

Koskei says government will use taxes prudently

By 3 months ago

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 3 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 3 months ago

Rifts in UDA persist as MPs continue onslaught on DP

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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 months 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 10 months ago

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

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 3 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 3 months ago

Rifts in UDA persist as MPs continue onslaught on DP

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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 months 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 10 months ago

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

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 3 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 3 months ago

Rifts in UDA persist as MPs continue onslaught on DP

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 3 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 4 months ago

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

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