Koskei says government will use taxes prudently
Koskei urged Kenyans to pay taxes to finance development projects that have been initiated by President William Ruto's administration.
By Edward Kosut 4 months ago
Koskei says government will use taxes prudently
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 Edward Kosut 4 months ago
State to waive Sh6.9 billion owed by coffee farmers cooperatives
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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 Edward Kosut 4 months ago
Rifts in UDA persist as MPs continue onslaught on DP
Climber Cheruiyot's body to remain on Mt Everest, family says
In a press statement on Wednesday, the family said they could not risk losing more lives in the attempt to retrieve Cheruiyot's body.
By Edward Kosut and Ivy Wanjiru 5 months ago
Climber Cheruiyot's body to remain on Mt Everest, family says
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 Edward Kosut 5 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 Edward Kosut 5 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 Edward Kosut 6 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 Edward Kosut 6 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 Edward Kosut 6 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 Edward Kosut 6 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 Edward Kosut 8 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 Edward Kosut 9 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 Edward Kosut 9 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 Edward Kosut 9 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 Edward Kosut 9 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 Edward Kosut 10 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 Edward Kosut 11 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 Edward Kosut 11 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 Edward Kosut 11 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 Edward Kosut 11 months ago
Nandi County hives off part of Kapsabet showground to set up sports facility
Gachagua denies claims of rift in Kenya Kwanza administration
Gachagua said he was busy working with President William Ruto to revive the economy and will not be distracted by political sideshows propagated through media.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Gachagua denies claims of rift in Kenya Kwanza administration
Talai clan elders divided ahead of event to mark Koitalel Samoei's death
The Talai clan, said to be descendants of Koitalel who was assassinated in 1905, is now divided into five factions: Kapturgat, Kapsogon, Kapchesang, Kapmararsoi, and Kapsonet families.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Talai clan elders divided ahead of event to mark Koitalel Samoei's death
Kuppet: Object reforms violating employment rights of teachers
TSC has played a crucial role in employment and supervision within the education sector. Some proposals had been introduced without seeking input from education stakeholders.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Kuppet: Object reforms violating employment rights of teachers
North Rift maize farmers seek higher produce prices for crop
Some farmers now want the government to shelve plans of announcing new prices for a 90kg (kilogramme) bag of maize but allow current market forces to prevail.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
North Rift maize farmers seek higher produce prices for crop
Man's body exhumed three years later after dispute over cause of death
Deceased mother had disputed claims that his son died by suicide, says his differences with his wife may have had something to do with it.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Man's body exhumed three years later after dispute over cause of death
Mike Kosgei has the remedy to ensure Kenya rules the world
The 71-year-old is considered the best coach to have handled Kenya's team at global events.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Mike Kosgei has the remedy to ensure Kenya rules the world
KDF female recruits criticise move to lock them out
A section of female recruits who turned up for the ongoing Kenya Defence Forces recruitment in Nandi Hills have protested against a move to lock them out of the exercise.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
KDF female recruits criticise move to lock them out
Man's persistence pays off as he fulfils dream to join KDF
The 36-year-old, a 2011 graduate of the National Youth Service (NYS), never lost hope despite getting close to joining KDF in the past. He has never missed a recruitment exercise.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Man's persistence pays off as he fulfils dream to join KDF
Catholic shrine replaces old traditions at the revered hill
Nandi community elders used to offer prayers and sacrifices at the Kabiyet Hill. Church has now started a shrine and plans to build a house of worship for over 3,000.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Catholic shrine replaces old traditions at the revered hill
Kapsabet hospital performs first surgery to remove clot in brain
The surgery to remove clot from the brain of a patient who collapsed and found himself in hospital was done by a team of five doctors and three nurses.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Kapsabet hospital performs first surgery to remove clot in brain
Gachagua visits driver's home for lunch
This came as a surprise to Cheborgey, he didn't believe that the DP could visit his humble abode in Irimis village, about three Kilometres from Kapsabet town.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Gachagua visits driver's home for lunch
Gachagua criticises Raila stay-at-home protest plan as 'unreasonable'
Raila Odinga characterised their actions as a display of desperation and a deliberate effort to disrupt President William Ruto's administration.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Gachagua criticises Raila stay-at-home protest plan as 'unreasonable'
Nandi residents forcefully enter 350-acre tea estate after court ruling
Residents of Kimasas village in Nandi County want the government to execute a Lands court decision over the disputed Kimasas tea estate.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Nandi residents forcefully enter 350-acre tea estate after court ruling
You're juvenile and petty, Sang tells Cherargei in bitter war over funds
Nandi Governor Stephen Sang and Senator Samson Cherargei have once again re-ignited their political differences after 2022 election truce.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
You're juvenile and petty, Sang tells Cherargei in bitter war over funds
Court orders exhumation of body of a man, 62 over mysterious death
A court in Kapsabet has ordered the exhumation of the remains of a 62-year-old man who was killed and dumped in a river under unclear circumstances.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Court orders exhumation of body of a man, 62 over mysterious death
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Shrinking towns as tea-picking machines take up manual jobs
Massive layoffs of workers whose manual roles have been replaced by machines has prompted an exodus from multinational tea estates that had seen mushrooming business enterprises.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Shrinking towns as tea-picking machines take up manual jobs
Land tussle in inheritance feud takes toxic turn as maize crop sprayed
The family gathering, mired in a land inheritance dispute spanning nearly three decades, appears to be intricately linked to the alleged crop spraying incident.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Land tussle in inheritance feud takes toxic turn as maize crop sprayed
Women lose out as tea companies turn to technology to reduce costs
Despite the Gender Equity Act seeking to create equal opportunities, tea firms are not compliant with the policies amid claims of sexual abuse and rampant unwanted pregnancies
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Women lose out as tea companies turn to technology to reduce costs
Schools feel pinch as tea firms bleed jobs in Nandi
Several schools near tea estates in Nandi East have witnessed a decline after multinational tea firms adopted tea plucking machines, occasioning mass lay-offs.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Schools feel pinch as tea firms bleed jobs in Nandi
Three suspects linked to doctor's killing to remain in custody for six days
According to the police report, the wife of the deceased Vivian Jeruto is accused of allegedly conspiring with the two other suspects to kill her husband.
By Edward Kosut 1 year ago
Three suspects linked to doctor's killing to remain in custody for six days
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