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Natembeya to build Sh26m poultry slaughterhouse in Trans Nzoia
A Sh26 million poultry slaughterhouse with the capacity to process 30,000 chickens daily will soon be established in Trans Nzoia County.
By Martin Ndiema 1 month ago
Natembeya to build Sh26m poultry slaughterhouse in Trans Nzoia
Agikuyu elders rekindle Abaluhya ties
The visit sought to strengthen historical ties and foster unity between the Agikuyu and Luhya communities in honor of the friendship between the late Wamalwa and former President Kibaki.
By Martin Ndiema 1 month ago
Agikuyu elders rekindle Abaluhya ties
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Patients now turn to the web for drugs due to the shortcomings
From mothers looking for medicines to stroke patients searching for exercises, the internet is the main care source for thousands.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Patients now turn to the web for drugs due to the shortcomings
Youth, professionals defend Governor Natembeya
A section of leaders, youth, and professionals in Trans Nzoia County have thrown their weight behind Governor George Natembeya.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Youth, professionals defend Governor Natembeya
Trans Nzoia women leaders decry toxic politics; call for unity, respect
A group of Maendeleo ya Wanawake leaders in Trans Nzoia County has condemned the rising wave of political mudslinging and character assassination.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Trans Nzoia women leaders decry toxic politics; call for unity, respect
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Post-election fire took her face, not her dreams: Nakhumicha's story still burns today
The resilience journey of Roselyne Nakhumicha, who was burnt inside the house during the 2007/08 post-election violence at the aged just seven months.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Post-election fire took her face, not her dreams: Nakhumicha's story still burns today
Natembeya snubs Celebrations, blames state on democracy lapses
Natembeya boycotts Madaraka Day over democratic concerns.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Natembeya snubs Celebrations, blames state on democracy lapses
Governor Natembeya rubbishes graft allegations
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has denied corruption allegations against him, labelling them as a political smear campaign.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Governor Natembeya rubbishes graft allegations
MP Amisi alleges a plot by state to silence Western leaders
Amisi pointed to neglected infrastructure projects, such as unfinished roads in Saboti and stalled public services, as evidence of the government's failure to deliver.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
MP Amisi alleges a plot by state to silence Western leaders
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How this mum of six made it into the male dominated bodaboda business
But her journey hasn't been without its share of challenges, including clients who refused to pay and others who were reluctant to be ferried by a woman.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
How this mum of six made it into the male dominated bodaboda business
Women in Cherang'any urged to embrace avocado farming
Women in Cherang'any in Trans Nzoia County urged to embrace avocado farming as an alternative to traditional maize cultivation.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Women in Cherang'any urged to embrace avocado farming
Farmers protest against cattle rustling in Elgeyo Marakwet
More than 100 residents from Elgeyo Marakwet County staged a protest to demand the arrest of suspects involved in livestock theft.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Farmers protest against cattle rustling in Elgeyo Marakwet
Cataracts are silently robbing Trans Nzoia farmers of their sight
Farmers in Trans Nzoia face significantly higher risk of developing cataracts. This is because of prolonged exposure to UV radiation while working outdoors.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Cataracts are silently robbing Trans Nzoia farmers of their sight
Kitale launches 'Waste to Wealth' drive to empower youth
The Kitale Municipality Board has announced plans for an innovative recycling project focused on transforming the town's waste into a prosperous recycling economy.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Kitale launches 'Waste to Wealth' drive to empower youth
EACC engages Gen Z in bold new anti-corruption drive
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is now focusing on youth as a vital resource in the fight against corruption.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
EACC engages Gen Z in bold new anti-corruption drive
Ombudsman pledge to improve access to justice in Trans Nzoia
The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) has committed to strengthening governance and climate resilience efforts in Trans Nzoia County.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Ombudsman pledge to improve access to justice in Trans Nzoia
Femicide is a national emergency, Barasa says
Kenya's Technical Working Group on GBV and Femicide chairperson, Nancy Barasa, has raised the alarm over the rising cases of femicide, and called for urgent and radical action to curb the menace.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Femicide is a national emergency, Barasa says
Two die after consuming illicit liquor in Trans Nzoia
Two deaths were reported in Trans Nzoia County over the weekend in incidents related to the consumption of illicit brew.
By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago
Two die after consuming illicit liquor in Trans Nzoia
Shock in Kiminini as man digs up wife's grave over 'haunting'
Bizarre exhumation shocks village." She won't let me sleep"..Man exhumed wife's body after haunted dreams in Kiminini.
By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago
Shock in Kiminini as man digs up wife's grave over 'haunting'
Communities demand speedy payouts, fair compensation in Wildlife Bill 2025
Wildlife Bill 2025 gains support for promoting fair compensation and Community-led conservation.
By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago
Communities demand speedy payouts, fair compensation in Wildlife Bill 2025
Luhya elders seek national recognition for centenarian over peace initiatives
Luhya elders push for national recognition of centenarian for his contributions to peacebuilding.
By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago
Luhya elders seek national recognition for centenarian over peace initiatives
Uproar as residents go for three months without power
A power outage that has persisted for over three months is threatening the safety and well being of more than 100 children at the Baba Nyumbani Children's Home.
By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago
Uproar as residents go for three months without power
Conservation efforts boosted as government distributes water tanks to tree nurseries
Conservation efforts boosted as the government distributes water tanks to tree nurseries.
By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago
Conservation efforts boosted as government distributes water tanks to tree nurseries
DCI arrests robbery suspect, seizes five illegal guns
The suspect was apprehended during a raid in Tuwan area Trans Nzoia County, where officers uncovered a cache of illegal items linked to organised crime.
By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago
DCI arrests robbery suspect, seizes five illegal guns
Minor assumed dead a year ago found alive in children's home
The family reported his disappearance at Nyakinywa Police Station and scoured the surrounding areas for months without success.
By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago
Minor assumed dead a year ago found alive in children's home
Modeling contest turns chaotic as Mary Biketi targeted in Kitale
Chaos erupted at the Kitale Museum on Friday afternoon as a modelling competition was violently disrupted by over 50 armed youths.
By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago
Modeling contest turns chaotic as Mary Biketi targeted in Kitale
Panyako blasts devolution, wants health sector back under national government
The Secretary General KNUN Seth Panyako, has launched a scathing attack on the country's devolved health system, saying it has failed to deliver quality healthcare
By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago
Panyako blasts devolution, wants health sector back under national government
Kenya Red Cross steps up flood preparedness in Trans Nzoia as rains intensify.
Kenya Red Cross steps up flood preparedness in Trans Nzoia as rains intensify.
By Martin Ndiema 4 months ago
Kenya Red Cross steps up flood preparedness in Trans Nzoia as rains intensify.
Uproar as student shot dead by KFS officer in land row
Grief and fury engulfed the Ex-Soronzon area in Trans Nzoia County after a Form Three student was fatally shot by KFS officers during a violent clash over a disputed parcel of land.
By Martin Ndiema and Osinde Obare 4 months ago
Uproar as student shot dead by KFS officer in land row
Farmers concerned over government's unsettled Sh1.8billion maize seed subsidy bill
Maize seed prices were capped at Sh210 for a 1kg packet, Sh420 for a 2kg packet, Sh2,100 for a 10kg packet, and Sh5,250 for a 25kg packet.
By Martin Ndiema 4 months ago
Farmers concerned over government's unsettled Sh1.8billion maize seed subsidy bill
Mudavadi to inspect border post as residents demand compensation
During the visit, Mudavadi will launch and sign an MoU with the Ugandan government on the Mt. Elgon Transboundary Biosphere Reserve.
By Martin Ndiema 4 months ago
Mudavadi to inspect border post as residents demand compensation
Fake fertilisers increase ahead of planting season
Volumes of dubious fertilizer are making a major return to the market as planting season begins, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority has warned.
By Stephen Ruto and Martin Ndiema 4 months ago
Fake fertilisers increase ahead of planting season
Western leaders demand fresh census
A section of leaders from the Western region have called for a fresh census in the region, arguing that an updated population count is crucial for the fair distribution of resources.
By Martin Ndiema 4 months ago
Western leaders demand fresh census
Lobby proposes monthly tax holidays to boost SMEs
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) officials in Trans Nzoia have appealed to the county government to introduce tax holidays to revive the economy.
By Martin Ndiema 5 months ago
Lobby proposes monthly tax holidays to boost SMEs
Farmers upbeat as fertiliser hits stores
Unlike previous years where farmers faced long queues, delays, and the infiltration of counterfeit fertilisers, this season's process has been praised as smooth and well-organised.
By Martin Ndiema 6 months ago
Farmers upbeat as fertiliser hits stores
Farmers now demand independent tests of livestock vaccines
Farmers from Trans Nzoia have demanded an independent evaluation and laboratory tests of the vaccines before they can consider the cattle jab exercise.
By Martin Ndiema 7 months ago
Farmers now demand independent tests of livestock vaccines
Kenya Netball Federation pushes for reintroduction of boys' netball in schools
Boys only compete in netball competitions in colleges.
By Martin Ndiema 8 months ago
Kenya Netball Federation pushes for reintroduction of boys' netball in schools
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 10 months ago
Natembeya calls for counties shutdown as cash crunch persists
Natembeya seeks PSC guidance on fate of workers on contract
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is seeking guidance from the Public Service Commission before making a decision on whether to fire or hire more than 500 workers on contract.
By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago
Natembeya seeks PSC guidance on fate of workers on contract
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei nursing burn wounds at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) after being allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.
By Martin Ndiema, Stephen Rutto and Martin Ndiema 11 months ago
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack
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Fertiliser subsidy: A double-edged sword driving firms out of business
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