Mau Mau War veterans to meet in push for compensation

According to the Association's Director General, members from 47 counties nationwide will meet for a full-day discussion.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Governor Natembeya speaks of tax burden, corruption

Governor Natembeya has criticised the William Ruto administration for burdening Kenyans with taxes and encouraging corruption.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Standard Group, Mediamax journalists attacked amid fake ambulance scam coverage

Standard Group and Mediamax journalists assaulted while covering a UDA meeting in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia; attack followed story on a fake ambulance deal at Harambee House.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Maize seed prices cut in State subsidy push

Kenya Seed Company has cut maize seed prices under a State-backed subsidy push, offering relief to farmers ahead of the planting season.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

KSC lowers seed prices to enhance food security

KSC has announced a reduction in seed maize prices amid increasing pressure from farmers for a more sustainable approach to address challenges in the agricultural sector.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Give women equal opportunity to explore leadership abilities, former CS urges Kenyans

Former Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has called on Kenyans to give women equal opportunities to showcase their leadership abilities.

By Osinde Obare 2 months ago

Kenya Kwanza meeting turned chaotic as official is roughed up

Ford Kenya leader roughed up at the Kenya Kwanza consultative meeting in Trans-Nzoia

By Osinde Obare 2 months ago

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Natembeya rises as defections rock Trans Nzoia

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya's political prominence is rising and he is increasingly regarded as a "stand-out politician and supremo" among leaders in Western Kenya.

By Osinde Obare 2 months ago

Former councillors seek president William Ruto's intervention over their pension

Neglect and living in abject poverty describe the life of many former councillors who served in local governments since independence to the pre-devolution era.

By Osinde Obare 2 months ago

TSC turns away 28 applicants over Maisha cards

The applicants said they had been denied employment opportunities after submitting Maisha cards.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Natembeya slams Ruto for hosting UDA meeting at State House

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya accused the President of turning State House into a political party headquarters.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Tran-Nzoia dairy farmers receive Sh300 million from New KCC

Kenya National Farmers Federation confirmed that over 10,000 farmers have received the money from New KCC.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Elders to hold cleansing ritual after the fall of two trees in Mt Elgon and Endebess

Elders from Kalenjin sub-tribes alongside those from the Bukusu community will conduct a traditional cleansing ritual in Mt Elgon.

By Osinde Obare 5 months ago

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Natembeya alleges plot to silence him as security recalled

Natembeya said his personal bodyguards and security at his residences were withdrawn without any explanation.

By Osinde Obare 5 months ago

Natembeya calls for stringent laws to curb road accidents

Natembeya highlighted the danger posed by drunk drivers on the roads and the unnecessary suffering they cause to innocent Kenyans.

By Osinde Obare 7 months ago

Natembeya nominates Eugene Wamalwa's brother to cabinet

Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya submits the names of four cabinet nominees to the county assembly for vetting.

By Osinde Obare 7 months ago

Ex-Health CS Nakhumicha declares bid to unseat Natembeya in 2027 polls

Governor George Natembeya's main challenger in the 2022 election, Chris Wamalwa, is in the race, as is Kiminini MP Maurice Bisau.

By Osinde Obare 7 months ago

Natembeya slams govt over presence of Jubaland forces in Mandera

Natembeya accused the government of choosing to remain silent even as forces from a foreign country operate freely in Mandera County.

By Osinde Obare 8 months ago

Suspects linked to criminal gangs operating in Trans-Nzoia arrested

Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli on Sunday confirmed that security agents had apprehended some suspects linked to hooliganism and violence.

By Osinde Obare 8 months ago

ADC showcases modern farming techniques during 60th anniversary

ADC experts took farmers through various agricultural tips during the day-long event focused on technology transfer.

By Osinde Obare 8 months ago

Ogiek elders: Our culture is under threat

The elders led the community to denounce the proposed cultivation of potatoes in the area, saying any kind of farming is against the culture of the community.

By Osinde Obare 8 months ago

79-year-old man challenges law banning bigamy in Christian marriage

The Marriage Act's enforcement of monogamy in Christian unions, while allowing polygamy in Muslim and customary marriages, is said to constitute religious discrimination.

By Osinde Obare 9 months ago

Kephis, KEBS row over functions

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has opposed plans to transfer some of its regulatory powers to the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).

By Osinde Obare 9 months ago

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'Return the body': Villagers block burial of guard shot by police during protests

Locals demanded that the body be returned to the mortuary until the family gets justice.

By Osinde Obare 9 months ago

Wamalwa wants Wetangula probed for alleged tribal incitement

Wamalwa asked NCIC to summon Wetangula and other Kenya Kwanza leaders over the tribal incitement, adding that their statements were ill-motivated.

By Osinde Obare 9 months ago

Kindiki: Opposition have no agenda for Kenyans

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula have accused the opposition of lacking a vision for the country.

By Osinde Obare 9 months ago

Opposition warns against police brutality during Saba Saba memorial

Opposition leaders have issued a warning to the government regarding the use of police force to intimidate youths during the upcoming Saba memorial on Monday.

By Osinde Obare 9 months ago

Trans Nzoia County approves payment of Sh1 billion pending bills

Contractors in Trans-Nzoia County have reason to be optimistic following the County Assembly's approval of Sh1 billion to pay accrued pending bills.

By Osinde Obare 10 months ago

St Joseph's Boys vs St Anthony's Boys tie abandoned as referees rescued from irate fans

The game at Ndura Sports Complex Kitale was abandoned in the 80th minute after the referee failed to award a controversial penalty to St Joseph's Boys.

By Osinde Obare 10 months ago

Policeman under scrutiny over widow's death

A police officer in Trans-Nzoia County is under scrutiny regarding the mysterious death of a widow that occurred on Sunday night.

By Osinde Obare 10 months ago

Elijah Masinde's followers join Mau Mau fighters in fight for colonial compensation

Some communities that suffered historical injustices have joined a push by Mau Mau fighters to seek compensation from the British government.

By Osinde Obare 10 months ago

'Commando' returns: Governor Natembeya receives heroic welcome in Kitale

Transport along the highway was paralysed as hundreds of jubilant traders in Kiminini abandoned their businesses and broke into dance as the convoy passed.

By Osinde Obare 11 months ago

Mau Mau war veterans to hold nine-day Madaraka fete in push for compensation

The grassroots mobilisation efforts by the Mau Mau War Veterans Association have led to the establishment of county teams for better coordination among affected families.

By Osinde Obare 11 months ago

Millions gone, Suam One Stop Border Point in limbo

African Development Bank invested Sh100 million in the Suam One Stop Border Point which was supposed to be completed in 2022.

By Osinde Obare 11 months ago

EACC arrests Natembeya over graft claims amid public fury

Natembeya's lawyer, Ndegwa Njiru, stated yesterday that the governor was taken to the EACC headquarters in Nairobi for questioning, but was denied access to his legal team.

By Osinde Obare 11 months ago

Murkomen warns leaders against political hooliganism

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned political hooligans of stern action.

By Osinde Obare 11 months ago

Leaders fault Wetangula, MPs over Nzoia Sugar deal

A section of Western Kenya leaders have accused the Speaker Moses Wetangula and some local MPs of failure to protect the interests of sugar cane farmers the region.

By Osinde Obare 11 months ago

Leaders slam Wetangula and Ruto over Nzoia sugar lease

The leaders faulted Wetangula and some MPs for supporting the 30-year lease of Nzoia sugar company to businessman Jaswat Rai.

By Osinde Obare 11 months ago

I am best fit to succeed Ruto, says Wetangula

He believes Ruto will win a second term and later set the stage for him to ascend to the country's top office.

By Osinde Obare 11 months ago

Sudanese family in agony as kin goes missing from rental house in Kitale

Rev Tang said on the material day his son had walked to a nearby shop to buy some items never to return to the house.

By Osinde Obare 11 months ago