Why people with diabetes should shun physically extreme protests

When diabetes advocate Precila Ngipuo wrapped her arms around a tree in Lodwar, less than ten hours later, she was lying on a hospital bed weak, dehydrated, and connected to a drip.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Why people with diabetes should shun physically extreme protests

When diabetes advocate Precila Ngipuo wrapped her arms around a tree in Lodwar, less than ten hours later, she was lying on a hospital bed weak, dehydrated, and connected to a drip.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Why people with diabetes should shun physically extreme protests

When diabetes advocate Precila Ngipuo wrapped her arms around a tree in Lodwar, less than ten hours later, she was lying on a hospital bed weak, dehydrated, and connected to a drip.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Nangabo quits Trans Nzoia governor race, backs Natembeya

During a DAP-Kenya, the woman rep said her decision to withdraw from the race followed consultations between her and Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Trans Nzoia family cries for justice after daughter killed over Sh6,000

Loreen Naswa 23 and mother of a one-year-old, was allegedly beaten to death by her employer’s sons who accused her of stealing Sh6,000.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Family in agony as senior National Museums staffer goes missing

John Masika Wafula, who was a senior staffer at NMK, is said to have gone missing in November last year.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Elders launch communal talks to foster peace

Founders of the Mabanga Peace Accord have initiated "negotiated democracy" talks with communities in Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties to foster peace

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

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Kiminini residents living in fear of rolling stones but won't stop quarrying

They say this is their only source of livelihood and only God knows their fate.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Parents urged to embrace TVET courses

Parents have been challenged to champion Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses to help their children acquire relevant skills

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Missing 89-year-old grandpa reunites with family in Trans Nzoia

Jason Omboto disappeared from Trans Nzoia East subcounty headquarters where had gone to seek help on stipends for the elderly.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

A-minus girl who missed university gets scholarship to study medicine

Mount Kenya University offers Milly Nafula scholarship to study medicine

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

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Why girl who scored A- is yet to join university 14yrs after KCSE

Milly Wafula says she did not appear in subsequent lists of those joining the university to her disenfranchisement.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Boy aged 12 dies by suicide in Trans Nzoia

The officer urged parents to have a dialogue with their children when there is an issue in the family.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Man who shot woman he thought was fugitive cop Kangogo found dead

Ken Muyundo was facing charges of attempted murder.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Villagers lynch man after confessing he wanted to steal cow

A suspected livestock thief was lynched by a mob on Sunday night.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

OKA chiefs promise to revive ailing economy

The OKA team said they are united and are exploring ways of picking the alliance's flagbearer.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Man, 28, stabs mother to death for denying him cash

The knife he used to stab her was next to the body.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Trans Nzoia man drags his mother from bedroom, stabs her to death

Village elder Joseph Wekesa said the suspect is an alcoholic who often demands money from his mother and beats her up whenever she declines.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

ADC imports 19 bulls for breeding from S Africa

ADC Managing Director Mohammed Bulle said the imports bring to 35 the number of bulls sourced from renowned breeders in South Africa in the past year.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Governor bans sale of coffins near hospitals

He termed the sale of coffins and provision of hearse services close to health facilities as 'scary' to patients and against African traditions.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Woman stabs husband to death following disagreement over Sh42,000

Stanley Kariuki, a resident of Tuwan in Kitale Town, had recently leased out his 12.25 acres of land at a cost of Sh42,000.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Watchman killed, property stolen from an NGO in Kitale

A watchman was killed and property worth millions of shillings stolen by robbers who raided offices of an international non-governmental organisation.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Residents storm police station, accuse officer of cohabiting with school girl

There was drama residents stormed Bikeke police station in Trans Nzoia demanding the arrest of an officer accused of cohabiting with a schoolgirl.

By Osinde Obare 4 years ago

Real Madrid vs Chelsea: Kenyan football fans arrested for flouting curfew guidelines

Chelsea fans were arrested following...

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

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Principals: School boards subject us to tribal ridicule

The headteachers say they are unable to withdraw money for school operations, as some board chairs refuse to sign cheques

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Police on the spot after suspect found dead

Residents claimed that Cleophas Matayo Wekesa was tortured and killed by the officers after he was arrested over a theft reported by his mother.

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Man stripped naked for causing Sh1,500 embarassment

The man was in the company of his two male friends when he ordered two bottles of Kibao (750ml) but refused to pay for the drink.

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

MPs want seed and fertilizer prices lowered

"The cost of seeds and fertilisers is high and unaffordable to farmers and this will hurt production," said Pokuse.

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Boda Boda official shot dead by robbers

Tom Wafula, the Vice-chairman of the Mucharage centre Boda Boda welfare group was shot in the chest at around 7.00 pm on his way to a supermarket

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Two die after consuming herbs

Trans-Nzoia County commander Fredrick Ochieng confirmed the incident which has left two other members of the family fighting for their lives

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Journalist Robin Njogu buried

Media Council Deputy CEO Victor Bwire, Linus Kakai, and Joe Ageyo were among those who turned up to pay their last respects.

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Kenya Seed Company warns of fake seeds in market

Oloibe assured farmers of the availability of adequate seeds at credited agents across the country.

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Kapenguria MP Moroto, others charged with destruction of ADC orchard property

Kapenguria MP Samuel Moroto on Monday appeared before Kitale Law Courts and was charged with the destruction of property.

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Kapenguria MP arrested in controversial Chepchoina Settlement Scheme

Kapenguria MP Samuel Moroto arrested while visiting families evicted from the controversial settlement scheme

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Man arrested with two school girls in a lodging

A man was on Saturday arrested after he was found in the company of two schoolgirls in a lodging in Kitale.

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Activists want fresh police hiring

Police Forcer challenged youths in the region to embrace physical fitness.

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Trans-Nzoia County Assembly passes BBI Bill

Out of 30 MCAs, 27 voted to pass the bill becoming the second assembly in Rift Valley to pass it

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Body of five-year-old girl found dumped in a cattle dip

Jayline Gloria, a pre-unit pupil at Sirende Academy, went missing last week after she was picked by an unknown bodoboda rider.

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Wetang'ula cracks the whip on rebels in Ford Kenya

During a meeting in Milimani, Kitale, Wetang'ula told delegates to ratify the removal of the rebel officials

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago

Business premises demolished in Kitale town

The demolitions started late Friday following the expiry of a vacation notice.

By Osinde Obare 5 years ago