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 2 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 4 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 4 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 6 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 6 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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