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Martin Ndiema

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 1 month ago

Natembeya calls for counties shutdown as cash crunch persists

Natembeya seeks PSC guidance on fate of workers on contract

Natembeya seeks PSC guidance on fate of workers on contract

By Martin Ndiema 1 month ago

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack

By Martin Ndiema, Stephen Rutto and Martin Ndiema 2 months ago

DAP-K tells ODM to leave Azimio, join government wholly

DAP-K tells ODM to leave Azimio, join government wholly

By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago

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

Boy who mulled over selling kidney to raise fees scores B

Police reservist on the run after killing two people

The police in Endebess are investigating an incident where a national police reservist went on the rampage, shooting dead two people and injuring another.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Police reservist on the run after killing two people

Legislators call on Treasury to release CDF bursary funds

A section of legislators from Western Kenya have called on the Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u to expedite the release of the NG-CDF monies.

By Martin Ndiema, Boniface Gikandi and Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Legislators call on Treasury to release CDF bursary funds

Scholars urge state to reduce cost of education

Prof Herman Manyora, Dr Festus Mukoya, and Dr Odongo Were from the UoN said that exorbitant fees has shattered the dreams of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Scholars urge state to reduce cost of education

Slum dwellers benefit from waste management initiative

The initiative addresses the collection of solid waste and the rehabilitation of drainage systems, to curb potential environmental hazards and prevent pollution of the Kipsongo River.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Slum dwellers benefit from waste management initiative

Raila plans 2024 demos over high cost of living

Raila tells Kenyans to be ready to take part in protests should the prevailing poor state of economy persist. His message strikes a chord with citizens grappling with harsh economic realities.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Raila plans 2024 demos over high cost of living

Trans Nzoia residents living in fear after two bodies discovered in forest

Residents have demanded answers and called for increased security measures in the forest. They are concerned about the future of the shamba system programme.

By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago

Trans Nzoia residents living in fear after two bodies discovered in forest

Trans Nzoia residents back proposed climate laws

The Climate Change Bill 2023 proposes a raft of changes believed to transform the response and mitigation to the effects of climate change.

By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago

Trans Nzoia residents back proposed climate laws

Kingi urges Western leaders to rally behind Wetang'ula

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has called on Western leaders to rally behind his National Assembly counterpart Moses Wetang'ula.

By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago

Kingi urges Western leaders to rally behind Wetang'ula

Guard who helps new mothers as midwife

His inherent desire to aid the sick led him to forge close ties with medical practitioners. Despite his official role as a guard, his focus and interest were squarely on aiding the sick.

By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago

Guard who helps new mothers as midwife

UDA hopefuls hit with Sh500,000 legal fees

Two petitioners who contested and lost UDA nominations in Trans Nzoia County have been slapped with a legal bill of more than Sh500,000 after losing a petition at the Kitale Law Courts.

By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago

UDA hopefuls hit with Sh500,000 legal fees

Teacher builds maize dryer that can store over 150 bags for one year

Current maize drying methods rely on electricity, which is costly and environmentally unsustainable or even inaccessible to rural farmers.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Teacher builds maize dryer that can store over 150 bags for one year

Anxiety as State to declare new maize prices this week

Farmers in the North Rift region are rushing to harvest their crop amid fear of El Nino rains, which the weatherman says are expected this month.

By Titus Too and Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Anxiety as State to declare new maize prices this week

Split in UDA as Khalwale castigates Malala over calls to dissolve ANC, Ford-Kenya

Officials tear into Malala for pushing for the dissolution of Kenya Kwanza affiliates, saying this would undermine the ruling coalition.

By Robert Amalemba, Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Split in UDA as Khalwale castigates Malala over calls to dissolve ANC, Ford-Kenya

Ford Kenya leaders slam Malala over parties remarks

The leaders said small political parties joined hands and propelled UDA into power and that they should not be dissolved as advocated by Malala.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Ford Kenya leaders slam Malala over parties remarks

Teachers demand pay increments, policy reforms

KNUT national chairman Patrick Munuhe has called on the government to implement salary increments to cushion teachers from mounting financial pressures.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Teachers demand pay increments, policy reforms

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