Empowerment drive seeks to cushion farmers from climate shock

The national government has rolled out an empowerment programme in Trans-Nzoia County to cushion farmers from the effects of crop failure

By Osinde Obare 21 days ago

Government explore new tea market

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says the government is investing in upgrading tea factories and marketing  local tea in order to push for its position in the global market

By Osinde Obare 22 days ago

Three suspects in Mt Elgon politician's murder arrested

Wasama was gunned down by unknown assailants at his home in Tuikut on the night of August 6.

By Osinde Obare 24 days ago

Ogiek community urged to turn rich culture into tourism opportunities

The Ogiek community has been urged to embrace cultural and eco-tourism as sustainable ways of generating income, preserving its rich heritage and protecting ancestral land.

By Osinde Obare 25 days ago

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Gunmen Kill Mt Elgon Politician Nathan Wasama Masai

Mt. Elgon parliamentary aspirant Nathan Wasama Masai was shot and killed on Thursday at his Tukuit home in Cheptais, Bungoma County.

By Osinde Obare 29 days ago

Farmers told to plant short season crops ahead of El Nino rains

The Ministry of Environment has launched a programme to equip farmers in key food-producing regions with climate-smart farming skills to help them take advantage of the El Nino rains.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

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Ogiek's fight for community land rights has seen historic, decades-long battles finally pay off

After decades of forced evictions and legal battles, the Ogiek community of Chepkitale has secured a landmark court victory restoring its ancestral land rights.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Cherangany MP Patrick Simiyu joins Linda Mwananchi

Cherangany Member of Parliament Patrick Simiyu has joined Linda Mwananchi and endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

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Why MCAs boycotted Murkomen's event in Trans Nzoia

Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) allied with Governor George Natembeya, led by Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale, boycotted the ceremony held on

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Murkomen orders probe into alleged police interference in Ol Kalou by-election

‎Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned that rogue officers who were allegedly involved in the incident at Ol Kalou Comprehensive School polling station will face the law.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang faces a tough contest from new entrants

Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang is facing a tougher re-election battle as new challengers enter the race, threatening to reshape the county's political landscape.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

President Ruto's allies target Natembeya

President William Ruto's allies have stepped up efforts to unseat Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in 2027.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Leaders endorse Sifuna as Luhya community presidential flagbearer for 2027 poll

A section of Luhya leaders has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the community's presidential flagbearer for the 2027 General Election,

By Osinde Obare 2 months ago

Wetangula declare former CS Nakhumicha as Kenya Kwanza candidate to face Natembeya

Ford Kenya has endorsed Susan Nakhumicha for the Trans Nzoia governor race in 2027, setting up an early political battle with Governor George Natembeya.

By Osinde Obare 2 months ago

Prison boss pushes for proper land use to increase revenue amid land-grabbing concerns

Commissioner-General has directed correctional facilities to maximise the use of available land by diversifying agricultural and livestock production to enhance revenue generation.

By Osinde Obare 2 months ago

Give women a chance, do not judge based on gender, but on service delivery

Former Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has defended women in leadership and urged Kenyans to allow them to demonstrate their ability and strength.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Ogiek women celebrate inclusion in land distribution

Ogiek women at Chepkitale in Mt Elgon Sub-County have lauded their inclusion in land distribution and management as enshrined in the Community Land Act.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Kenyans cross the border for cheap fuel

High fuel prices in Kenya have forced some public transport operators in the North Rift to cross the border to Uganda to buy the commodity.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Lagat defends Trans-Nzoia crackdown as Natembeya protests arrests

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has defended the ongoing security operation in Trans-Nzoia amid growing tensions.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

County eyes agricultural modernisation to boost production, earnings

Trans Nzoia County has launched a farmer training programme to modernise agriculture, boost productivity, and increase farmers’ incomes through innovation and skills development.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Intense lobbying for Kenya Seed Company chair post kicks off

‎The exit of Kenya Seed Company (KSC) board chairperson Purity Ngirici has sparked intense lobbying for her replacement.

By Osinde Obare 4 months ago

Amnesty accuses IS-linked fighters of eastern DR Congo war crimes

Amnesty International on Tuesday accused militants in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo linked to the Islamic State group of "rampant" war crimes and crimes against humanity.

By Osinde Obare 4 months ago

Empowerment drive seeks to cushion farmers from climate shock

The national government has rolled out an empowerment programme in Trans-Nzoia County to cushion farmers from the effects of crop failure

By Osinde Obare 21 days ago

Government explore new tea market

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says the government is investing in upgrading tea factories and marketing  local tea in order to push for its position in the global market

By Osinde Obare 22 days ago

Three suspects in Mt Elgon politician's murder arrested

Wasama was gunned down by unknown assailants at his home in Tuikut on the night of August 6.

By Osinde Obare 24 days ago

Ogiek community urged to turn rich culture into tourism opportunities

The Ogiek community has been urged to embrace cultural and eco-tourism as sustainable ways of generating income, preserving its rich heritage and protecting ancestral land.

By Osinde Obare 25 days ago

Premium

Gunmen Kill Mt Elgon Politician Nathan Wasama Masai

Mt. Elgon parliamentary aspirant Nathan Wasama Masai was shot and killed on Thursday at his Tukuit home in Cheptais, Bungoma County.

By Osinde Obare 29 days ago

Farmers told to plant short season crops ahead of El Nino rains

The Ministry of Environment has launched a programme to equip farmers in key food-producing regions with climate-smart farming skills to help them take advantage of the El Nino rains.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Premium

Ogiek's fight for community land rights has seen historic, decades-long battles finally pay off

After decades of forced evictions and legal battles, the Ogiek community of Chepkitale has secured a landmark court victory restoring its ancestral land rights.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Cherangany MP Patrick Simiyu joins Linda Mwananchi

Cherangany Member of Parliament Patrick Simiyu has joined Linda Mwananchi and endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Premium

Why MCAs boycotted Murkomen's event in Trans Nzoia

Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) allied with Governor George Natembeya, led by Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale, boycotted the ceremony held on

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Murkomen orders probe into alleged police interference in Ol Kalou by-election

‎Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned that rogue officers who were allegedly involved in the incident at Ol Kalou Comprehensive School polling station will face the law.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang faces a tough contest from new entrants

Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang is facing a tougher re-election battle as new challengers enter the race, threatening to reshape the county's political landscape.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

President Ruto's allies target Natembeya

President William Ruto's allies have stepped up efforts to unseat Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in 2027.

By Osinde Obare 1 month ago

Leaders endorse Sifuna as Luhya community presidential flagbearer for 2027 poll

A section of Luhya leaders has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the community's presidential flagbearer for the 2027 General Election,

By Osinde Obare 2 months ago

Wetangula declare former CS Nakhumicha as Kenya Kwanza candidate to face Natembeya

Ford Kenya has endorsed Susan Nakhumicha for the Trans Nzoia governor race in 2027, setting up an early political battle with Governor George Natembeya.

By Osinde Obare 2 months ago

Prison boss pushes for proper land use to increase revenue amid land-grabbing concerns

Commissioner-General has directed correctional facilities to maximise the use of available land by diversifying agricultural and livestock production to enhance revenue generation.

By Osinde Obare 2 months ago

Give women a chance, do not judge based on gender, but on service delivery

Former Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has defended women in leadership and urged Kenyans to allow them to demonstrate their ability and strength.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Ogiek women celebrate inclusion in land distribution

Ogiek women at Chepkitale in Mt Elgon Sub-County have lauded their inclusion in land distribution and management as enshrined in the Community Land Act.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago

Kenyans cross the border for cheap fuel

High fuel prices in Kenya have forced some public transport operators in the North Rift to cross the border to Uganda to buy the commodity.

By Osinde Obare 3 months ago