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Osinde Obare

Police exhume woman's body from suspected criminals home

Police in Trans Nzoia Tuesday exhumed the decomposing body of a woman from a homestead in Kaliwa village

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Police exhume woman's body from suspected criminals home

Youths force Sirende MCA Alfred Weswa to walk through muddy road

Youths force Sirende MCA Alfred Weswa to walk through muddy road

By Osinde Obare 4 months ago

Body of administrator who died in India flown back home

Body of administrator who died in India flown back home

By Osinde Obare 5 months ago

SCHOOLS: National champions St Anthony's Kitale out as St Joseph Boys crowned Trans Nzoia County champions

SCHOOLS: National champions St Anthony's Kitale out as St Joseph Boys crowned Trans Nzoia County champions

By Osinde Obare 5 months ago

SCHOOLS: Nyakembene qualifies for Gucha South Sub-County Term Two games

Nyakembene's girls' soccer team, coached by David Ham, also demonstrated their skill and resilience.

By Osinde Obare 6 months ago

SCHOOLS: Nyakembene qualifies for Gucha South Sub-County Term Two games

Maize growers demand quality fertiliser

The growers claim that the quality of fertilizer available at National Cereals and Produce Board depots is of low quality and cannot help in the multiplication of the seed.

By Osinde Obare 9 months ago

Maize growers demand quality fertiliser

St Joseph's Boys School signs MoU with US academy

St Joseph's Boys National School Kitale has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Monteverde Academy of Florida.

By Osinde Obare 9 months ago

St Joseph's Boys School signs MoU with US academy

Natembeya to Luhya community: Blame your poverty on 'irresponsible' leaders

Natembeya said the Luhya community has been in the bondage of poverty and irresponsible leadership for far too long because some leaders ride on opportunism.

By Osinde Obare 9 months ago

Natembeya to Luhya community: Blame your poverty on 'irresponsible' leaders

Kenya Prisons moves to repossess Kitale land after Ruto order

During the operation led by Deputy Commissioner of Prison Charles Mutembei, inmates and prison wardens helped to erect the beacons on the repossessed land.

By Osinde Obare 10 months ago

Kenya Prisons moves to repossess Kitale land after Ruto order

Ford Kenya embarks on recruitment drive in Trans Nzoia

Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi received several youths from DAP-K and announced plans to popularize and revitalize Speaker Moses Wetangula's Ford Kenya party.

By Osinde Obare 11 months ago

Ford Kenya embarks on recruitment drive in Trans Nzoia

I regret picking you, Natembeya tells his deputy Philomena

Natembeya accused Kapkory of dragging him into unnecessary squabbles to derail his development agenda for the people who elected him.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

I regret picking you, Natembeya tells his deputy Philomena

KNCCI resolves leadership impasse in Trans Nzoia

The branch has been dogged by leadership wrangles in the past six months.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

KNCCI resolves leadership impasse in Trans Nzoia

Elders call for a truce between Natembeya and his deputy

They argued that the misunderstanding between Natembeya and Kapkory was politically instigated and out to derail development in the county.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Elders call for a truce between Natembeya and his deputy

Top KCPE twin brothers hope to join Mang'u High

Twin brothers who excelled in this year's KCPE examination both hope to join Mang'u High, but have different dreams in their career paths.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Top KCPE twin brothers hope to join Mang'u High

Scale up planting of tree seedlings, PS urges counties

The PS asked residents to embrace diversification, such as planting fruit trees to earn income. He said the government will use maximum force to protect the forest from destruction.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Scale up planting of tree seedlings, PS urges counties

Maize farmers to wait longer for cereals board to open its stores

Principal Secretary Paul Rono revealed that the NCPB stores will be ready for maize storage in the next one month.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Maize farmers to wait longer for cereals board to open its stores

Natembeya angered by doctors absconding duty, vows to crack the whip

Some of the doctors have been accused of failing to turn up so they can run their private clinics while they continue to draw salaries from the government.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Natembeya angered by doctors absconding duty, vows to crack the whip

Assistant County Commissioner, police officer held over fake KDF admission letter

Area OCPD has warned the public to beware of people pretending to be from KDF whose only goal is to con them.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Assistant County Commissioner, police officer held over fake KDF admission letter

New KCC woos more women into key sector

Working with various partners, New KCC is offering training and extension service support to women willing to supply it with milk.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

New KCC woos more women into key sector

We will announce new maize price next week, says Linturi

"I urge our farmers to be patient as we work out to set the minimum buying price. We are working to ensure farmers get the best price this year," said Linturi.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

We will announce new maize price next week, says Linturi

Farmers from Trans Nzoia push reduction of maize seed prices

"The cost of seed maize is high, and we are petitioning the government to bring it down and make it affordable," said Tom Nyagechaga.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Farmers from Trans Nzoia push reduction of maize seed prices

Government to announce new maize prices next week, says Linturi

CS says they are keen to ensure farmers are not exploited by unscrupulous middlemen.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Government to announce new maize prices next week, says Linturi

Brokers pitch tent in Trans Nzoia as maize prices drop by half

A spot check showed farmers were in a hurry to sell their harvest, saying they have pressing financial needs to attend to.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Brokers pitch tent in Trans Nzoia as maize prices drop by half

Governor George Natembeya unveiled as DAP-K deputy party leader

Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya has been named as the Democratic Action Party (DAP-K) deputy party leader.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Governor George Natembeya unveiled as DAP-K deputy party leader

Maize farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more

The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is already distributing the fertilizer at the new rates, and says it has adequate stocks across its depots in the North Rift region.

By Titus Too and Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Maize farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more

ADC to use drones to tame rampant seed maize theft in Trans Nzoia

ADC is the major seed maize grower for Kenya Seed Company KSC, the state's seed processor.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

ADC to use drones to tame rampant seed maize theft in Trans Nzoia

Farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more

Farmers can now take advantage of the new prices to make the most of the short rains season, expected from October.

By Titus Too and Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more

Kenya Lacrosse Federation eyes World Olympics competitions

The new sport activity is attracting excitement from high schools and universities.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Kenya Lacrosse Federation eyes World Olympics competitions

Man stabbed to death for putting out bonfire

An eyewitness said that the man was attacked by some young people after he doused the fire with water he had fetched from a nearby house.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Man stabbed to death for putting out bonfire

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya reshuffles Cabinet

Natembeya expressed confidence that the changes will significantly improve service delivery. The new transfers take effect immediately.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya reshuffles Cabinet

Police harass journalist, force him to delete pictures.

Saka was released after his colleagues, George Njoroge, David Chibeu and Peter Nyongesa came to his defence.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Police harass journalist, force him to delete pictures.

Kindiki has no power to ban protests by opposition leaders, says Eugene

This comes as opposition leader Raila Odinga vowed to lead protests new week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Kindiki has no power to ban protests by opposition leaders, says Eugene

St Anthony's Boys Kitale rule Trans Nzoia County football

Aggrian Kibet scored as St Anthony defeated Goseta 1-0.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

St Anthony's Boys Kitale rule Trans Nzoia County football

Owalo says digital programs roll out by government will address unemployment

"We are targeting to produce at least 1 million Youths each year, who are skilled with digital technologies and we are also reaching out to international digital companies to absorb them.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Owalo says digital programs roll out by government will address unemployment

St Joseph Boys Principal Nabungolo urges alumnus to support former schools

Nabungolo is currently preparing St Joseph for the Trans Nzoia County games.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

St Joseph Boys Principal Nabungolo urges alumnus to support former schools

First Lady Rachel Ruto leads planting of 4,000 indigenous trees in Kitale

At the same time, Rachael discouraged locals from destroying existing forests and over-relying on firewood for cooking.

By Mate Tongola and Osinde Obare 1 year ago

First Lady Rachel Ruto leads planting of 4,000 indigenous trees in Kitale

Fall armyworms invade farms in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu

Farmers say scanty rains in some maize growing regions to blame. Trans Nzoia County has dispatched extension officers to oversee spraying.

By Titus Too and Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Fall armyworms invade farms in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu

Woman held over abortion, dumping foetus in latrine

Quick intervention by police saved the 21-year-old suspect from angry residents who wanted to attack her.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Woman held over abortion, dumping foetus in latrine

Plans underway to subsidise seed, improve yields

The government has increased the number of counties under the agriculture subsidy programme to 17 as President William Ruto plans to announce new prices for maize seeds.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Plans underway to subsidise seed, improve yields

Shame of county with over Sh1b dubious bills, 470 ghost workers

The Dr Ouko-led team ascertained that out of the Sh1.7 billion pending bills, only Sh551 million were eligible for payment while the remaining were dubious.

By Martin Ndiema and Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Shame of county with over Sh1b dubious bills, 470 ghost workers

First Lady launches feeding program for ECDE centres

The First Lady regretted that education standards in some parts of the county had been dwindling due to lack of access to basic ECDE.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

First Lady launches feeding program for ECDE centres

More than 200 teachers storm TSC offices demanding transfers

The primary school teachers protested that delocalisation had been abolished yet TSC had denied them transfer to their counties.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

More than 200 teachers storm TSC offices demanding transfers

Parents flock to schools seeking Form One slots

Most schools have inadequate facilities even as the government advocates 100 per cent transition to secondary school.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Parents flock to schools seeking Form One slots

Villagers record crop losses due to monkey invasion

With drought in parts of the country, the animals have overrun local farms, destroyed crops and extended their damage to homesteads.

By Osinde Obare 1 year ago

Villagers record crop losses due to monkey invasion

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