Sweet Revenge! Solidarity sink JOBO

It was sweet revenge when St Anthony's Boys, popularly known as Solidarity, beat rivals St Joseph's Boys (JOBO) to the county soccer title.

By Martin Ndiema 1 month ago

Trans Nzoia farmers demand urgent reform in fertiliser distribution system

Farmers in Trans Nzoia County are demanding urgent reforms in the fertiliser distribution system, citing delays, unequal allocations and alleged diversion of subsidised fertiliser to Uganda.

By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago

Amisi claims Ruto plotting to dismantle ODM before 2027 polls

Amisi compared current ODM struggles with the collapse of TNA which was dissolved by former President Uhuru Kenyatta to form the Jubilee Party.

By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

Desist from attacking Uhuru, Saboti MP tells Ruto allies

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta over allegations of funding the opposition to destabilise the government.

By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

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Residents raise concern over meat shortage in Trans Nzoia

Abattoirs across the county are reporting dwindling numbers of animals for slaughter, a situation stakeholders say has persisted for months.

By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

Family demands justice after kin shot dead by police

Residents of Maliki village in Kwanza sub-county have expressed outrage after a 57-year-old man was shot dead by police during a security operation.

By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

Senator warns defiant governors as standoff with COG escalates over accountability demands

Senator Allan Chesang has issued a stern warning to governors across the country, declaring that the Senate will not hesitate to enforce its authority.

By Martin Ndiema 4 months ago

Floods leave dozens of families homeless in Trans Nzoia

Flooding triggered by overnight heavy rains has displaced more than 30 families in Namanjala village, Trans Nzoia County.

By Martin Ndiema 4 months ago

Floods leave more than 30 families in Trans Nzoia homeless

Flooding caused by heavy overnight rainfall has left a trail of destruction in Namanjala village in Trans Nzoia County, affecting at least 30 families.

By Martin Ndiema 4 months ago

Petition challenging NLC chair's suitability filed

A petition challenges Dr Abdilahi Alawy Saggaf's suitability as NLC chair amid concerns over conflicts of interest in historical land claims.

By Martin Ndiema 5 months ago

Trans Nzoia leadership faces court backlash for defying reinstatement order

Trans-Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya and two senior officials have been held in contempt by the Employment and Labour Relations Court for defying orders.

By Martin Ndiema 5 months ago

Trans Nzoia workers issue strike ultimatum

Workers in Trans Nzoia County have issued a 72-hour ultimatum demanding the immediate release of their two-month overdue salaries.

By Martin Ndiema 5 months ago

Natembeya, county board clash over recruitment of chief officers

A power struggle has thrown Trans Nzoia County into uncertainty after Governor Natembeya ordered members of the County Public Service Board to proceed on terminal leave.

By Martin Ndiema 5 months ago

Fear grips Matisi as gang attack kills man, injures residents

Fear has gripped Matisi informal settlement in Trans Nzoia County following a rise in violent attacks by criminal gangs.

By Martin Ndiema 6 months ago

MP unveils plan to slash school fees to Sh1,000 per term

The MP said the move will be driven by prudent utilisation of the (NG-CDF) and sustained support from the local community.

By Martin Ndiema 6 months ago

Rooster for knowledge: How one mother keeps daughter in class

Irene Cheptoo, a Form Three student, arrived at the school accompanied by her mother, Helena Korkou, who carried a rooster as part payment of her daughter's school fees.

By Martin Ndiema 7 months ago

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War that wasn't his: How Kenyan narrowly escaped Russia-Ukraine war trap

The journey to freedom began with an impossible distance: 854 kilometres of fear, silence and hope, fleeing a live war zone under the constant threat of arrest, execution, or recapture.

By Martin Ndiema 7 months ago

Natembeya tells Mudavadi to stop referendum push, address cost of living

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has told Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, to stop lecturing Kenyans about a referendum and instead address the rising cost of living.

By Martin Ndiema 7 months ago

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Two mysterious people were in Jirongo's car before crash, family now says

CCTV footage from Naivasha indicates that there were two people seated in the front of Jirongo's personal vehicle.

By Martin Ndiema 7 months ago

Gifts of Christmas as Natembeya clears Sh6 million hospital bills

Hundreds of patients at Wamalwa Kijana Teaching and Referral Hospital happy after Trans-Nzoia governor Natembeya settled their hospital bills.

By Martin Ndiema 7 months ago

Natembeya reaffirms commitment to Inclusion as Iteso community decries marginalisation

Ntembeya assured the Iteso community of his support, including plans to allow them to establish a cultural centre.

By Martin Ndiema 8 months ago

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Unanswered call: Wife searches missing husband in warzone

Mutoka, a former KDF soldier, travelled abroad believing a promised job would be the lifeline his family needed.His family has now lost touch with him.

By Martin Ndiema 8 months ago

Natembeya cautions county executives against mismanagement

Natembeya vowed to enforce performance contracts strictly, stating that excuses about inherited systems or inexperience would not be accepted.

By Martin Ndiema 8 months ago

Trans Nzoia primary alumni unite to revamp a dilapidated century old school.

At the heart of Kitale town stands Trans Nzoia Primary School, a century-old institution whose weather-beaten walls tell stories of a bygone era.

By Martin Ndiema 8 months ago

Candidate gives birth as missing papers disrupt exams in Trans Nzoia

A number of candidates who had properly registered for the exams were shocked to find their names missing from the official lists.

By Martin Ndiema 9 months ago

Court sets date to rule on ADC land dispute

The court is set to deliver a landmark ruling on December 10, 2025, in a case involving over 21,000 squatters claiming ownership of a portion of the Agricultural Development Corporation farm.

By Martin Ndiema 9 months ago

KCSE Exams kick off as county commissioner warns against cheating, urges action on teen pregnancies

He emphasised the importance of integrity in the national exams, cautioning teachers, students, and even parents against engaging in or facilitating cheating.

By Martin Ndiema 9 months ago

Natembeya reshuffles cabinet in strategic realignment of key dockets

Newly appointed CEC for Public Service Management (PSM), Robert Wamalwa, has been transferred to head the Department of Water and Environment.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Trans Nzoia targets over 113,000 new voters ahead of 2027 polls

The commission is using KIEMS kits to capture biometric data and personal details, allowing updates to the voter register within ten days.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Natembeya reshuffles Trans Nzoia cabinet to fast-track development

The new CECMs are tasked with addressing pressing issues in their respective dockets

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Saboti MP urges Raila to cut ties with Ruto to safeguard legacy

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi wants ODM leader Raila Odinga to sever political ties with President William Ruto.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Bigamy case: Court rejects application for three-judge bench

The court also noted that it is impractical to send every matter related to fundamental rights to the Chief Justice for panel formation.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Over 3,000 families in Trans Nzoia demand revocation of 1978 gazette notice

The families argue that the gazettement was politically motivated and unjustly deprived them of land they had legally acquired.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Maize production projected to increase to 40 million kilogrammes

Maize production is expected to increase to 40 million kilograms this year, up from 30 million kilograms in 2024, following investment in research and government support.

By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago

Government accounting officers ready to roll out e-procurement, says PS

Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has said that government accounting officers are prepared to implement President William Ruto's directive on electronic procurement (e-procurement).

By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago

Government to rehabilitate dams in Trans Nzoia to curb floods

In the plan, Marinda and Aseka dams are the priority, with authorities warning against encroachment in the catchment areas.

By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago

Crackdown in Trans Nzoia nets 46 suspects as 57 ordered to surrender

County Commissioner Gideon Oyagi confirmed the arrests, saying the suspects are interrogated before being arraigned in court.

By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago

Tragedy in Trans Nzoia as minor sent home for fees is raped and murdered

A 7-year-old in Naikara Chebukaka village, Trans Nzoia County, was brutally raped and murdered after being sent home from school for unpaid tuition fees.

By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago

Trans Nzoia residents ask President Ruto to prioritize war on graft

The locals insisted that while corruption is a serious challenge, looting by public officials is the most destructive practice, crippling development and draining public resources.

By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago

Dairy farmers appeal for urgent government action as foot and mouth disease ravaged herds.

He described the painful symptoms afflicting his animals, including blisters and ulcers on the feet and mouth that make walking and feeding difficult.

By Martin Ndiema 11 months ago