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
By Martin Ndiema 23 days ago
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.
By Martin Ndiema 29 days ago
Kenya Red Cross steps up flood preparedness in Trans Nzoia as rains intensify.
Uproar as student shot dead by KFS officer in land row
Grief and fury engulfed the Ex-Soronzon area in Trans Nzoia County after a Form Three student was fatally shot by KFS officers during a violent clash over a disputed parcel of land.
By Martin Ndiema and Osinde Obare 1 month ago
Uproar as student shot dead by KFS officer in land row
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.
By Martin Ndiema 1 month ago
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 Martin Ndiema 1 month ago
Mudavadi to inspect border post as residents demand compensation
Fake fertilisers increase ahead of planting season
Volumes of dubious fertilizer are making a major return to the market as planting season begins, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority has warned.
By Stephen Ruto and Martin Ndiema 1 month ago
Fake fertilisers increase ahead of planting season
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 Martin Ndiema 1 month 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 Martin Ndiema 2 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 Martin Ndiema 3 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 Martin Ndiema 4 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 Martin Ndiema 5 months ago
Kenya Netball Federation pushes for reintroduction of boys' netball in schools
Natembeya calls for counties shutdown as cash crunch persists
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya wants the the 47 counties shut down as financial crisis persists over delayed disbursement of funds by the National Treasury.
By Martin Ndiema 7 months ago
Natembeya calls for counties shutdown as cash crunch persists
Natembeya seeks PSC guidance on fate of workers on contract
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is seeking guidance from the Public Service Commission before making a decision on whether to fire or hire more than 500 workers on contract.
By Martin Ndiema 7 months ago
Natembeya seeks PSC guidance on fate of workers on contract
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei nursing burn wounds at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) after being allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.
By Martin Ndiema, Stephen Rutto and Martin Ndiema 8 months ago
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack
DAP-K tells ODM to leave Azimio, join government wholly
DAP-K accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of going to bed with the government, without the knowledge of the coalition's affiliate parties.
By Martin Ndiema 8 months ago
DAP-K tells ODM to leave Azimio, join government wholly
Clerics urge State to dialogue with youth, settle their grievances
Religious leaders in Uasin Gishu County have asked the government to listen to the youth, saying their concerns were genuine.
By Peter Ochieng and Martin Ndiema 9 months ago
Clerics urge State to dialogue with youth, settle their grievances
Natembeya wants Sh400 million debts audited by Auditor General
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya wants Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to help in the scrutiny of Sh400 million that the county allegedly owes contractors.
By Martin Ndiema 9 months ago
Natembeya wants Sh400 million debts audited by Auditor General
ODM lawmakers scramble for minority leader position
Opiyo Wandayi is expected to vacate the seat after President William Ruto nominated him as Energy Cabinet Secretary.
By Martin Ndiema 9 months ago
ODM lawmakers scramble for minority leader position
Unease in Ford Kenya over Cabinet nominees
A rift has emerged within Ford Kenya leadership in Trans Nzoia county following the nomination of Dr Debra Mulongo as Health Cabinet Secretary to replace Susan Nakhumicha.
By Martin Ndiema 9 months ago
Unease in Ford Kenya over Cabinet nominees
Teachers ask for gender desks to aid in mental health
Cases of poor mental health among female teachers are on the rise.
By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago
Teachers ask for gender desks to aid in mental health
Kuppet blames Machogu for JSS troubles
Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers Trans Nzoia branch wants Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu moved from the Education docket.
By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago
Kuppet blames Machogu for JSS troubles
Natembeya; 'Tawe movement' is unstoppable
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has insisted that his 'Tawe' political movement is unstoppable.
By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago
Natembeya; 'Tawe movement' is unstoppable
Trans Nzoia county targets to plant 11.9 million trees
Trans Nzoia county government targets to plant 11.9 million trees by 2032 under its ambitious afforestation programme.
By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago
Trans Nzoia county targets to plant 11.9 million trees
At least 300,000 children behind jabs schedule
Health CS Susan Nakhumicha said the ministry was collaborating with county governments to track down parents and guardians whose children missed their shots.
By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago
At least 300,000 children behind jabs schedule
You're cowards, Natembeya tells MPs for failing to attend prayer
Governor said legislators did not have the courage to publicly support Tawe Movement after all the five MPs, Senator and Woman Rep failed to attend a prayer event in Kitale.
By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago
You're cowards, Natembeya tells MPs for failing to attend prayer
Botanical garden that protects tree species from extinction
The garden serve as a recreation center and other nature lovers.
By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago
Botanical garden that protects tree species from extinction
Farmers desperate as NCPB runs out of topdressing fertiliser
Paul Sakong', a farmer from Saboti constituency said the wait has been long and frustrating.
By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago
Farmers desperate as NCPB runs out of topdressing fertiliser
Tonje leads former KDF chiefs in mourning CDF Ogolla, nine officers
Daudi Tonje, who served as Chief of General Staff between 1996 and 2001, remembered Ogolla as "a diligent officer who served KDF with great dedication and commitment'.
By Martin Ndiema and Titus Too 1 year ago
Tonje leads former KDF chiefs in mourning  CDF Ogolla, nine officers
KSC to increase acreage under maize seed production
KSC Managing Director Sammy Chepsiror said they will double seed production area, from the current 23,000 acres to more than 45,000 acres.
By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago
KSC to increase acreage under maize seed production
Clerics, elders intervene to reconcile Wetangula and Natembeya
The rift between Wetangula and Natembeya has extended into Trans Nzoia County Assembly, where members have taken sides towards the two leaders amidst escalating tensions.
By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago
Clerics, elders intervene to reconcile Wetangula and Natembeya
Former JKUAT student who tried breaking into State House cries for help
Brian Bera, then a mechanical engineering student at JKUAT, was delusional when he attempted to storm the residence is now seeking assistance to enable him complete his education.
By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago
Former JKUAT student who tried breaking into State House cries for help
Kenya Seed Company advises maize farmers to start planting
Maize farmers have been advised to start planting within the next two weeks to ensure a bumper harvest at the end of the season.
By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago
Kenya Seed Company advises maize farmers to start planting
Man kills his daughter, attacks wife and kills self
the estranged man slashed his 17-year-old daughter to death using a machete at Munyaka trading centre in Kinangop, Nyandarua.
By Antony Gitonga and Martin Ndiema 1 year ago
Man kills his daughter, attacks wife and kills self
Residents lament over insecurity around Kabolet forest
John Njuguna, a local leader, said the dense vegetation cover of the forest is a haven for criminals.
By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago
Residents lament over insecurity around Kabolet forest
Missing prison warden found dead in her house
A 28-year-old warden at Kitale Women's Prison who had been missing for three days was found dead inside her rented house.
By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago
Missing prison warden found dead in her house
Kuppet faults ministry directive to pay school fees through e-Citizen
Kuppet Trans Nzoia chairperson Eliud Wafula urged the ministry to reconsider the decision and call for dialogue with stakeholders to find alternative solutions.
By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago
Kuppet faults ministry directive to pay school fees through e-Citizen
Farmers protest five percent tax on farm produce
Fredrick Rono, a farmer from Kiminini constituency termed the proposed tax "exploitative" and a setback to progress made towards attaining food security.
By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago
Farmers protest five percent tax on farm produce
Shock as decomposing body of pupil found in class
The school was immediately closed following the sad incident. The deceased had reportedly been missing for two months.
By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago
Shock as decomposing body of pupil found in class
Joy as boy overcomes hearing loss after 10 years struggle
The Grade Six pupil's brother, Roy Igunza, describes the moment as a "gift of the new year 2024," with tears of joy streaming down his cheeks.
By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago
Joy as boy overcomes hearing loss after 10 years struggle
Boy who mulled over selling kidney to raise fees scores B
The student was willing to sell his kidney to pay school fees after he scored 394 marks in the 2019 KCPE examinations.
By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago
Boy who mulled over selling kidney to raise fees scores B
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