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Martin Ndiema

Former JKUAT student who tried breaking into State House cries for help

Brian Bera, then a mechanical engineering student at JKUAT, was delusional when he attempted to storm the residence is now seeking assistance to enable him complete his education.

By Martin Ndiema 20 days ago

Former JKUAT student who tried breaking into State House cries for help

Kenya Seed Company advises maize farmers to start planting

Kenya Seed Company advises maize farmers to start planting

By Martin Ndiema 25 days ago

Man kills his daughter, attacks wife and kills self

Man kills his daughter, attacks wife and kills self

By Antony Gitonga and Martin Ndiema 1 month ago

Residents lament over insecurity around Kabolet forest

Residents lament over insecurity around Kabolet forest

By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago

Missing prison warden found dead in her house

A 28-year-old warden at Kitale Women's Prison who had been missing for three days was found dead inside her rented house.

By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago

Missing prison warden found dead in her house

Kuppet faults ministry directive to pay school fees through e-Citizen

Kuppet Trans Nzoia chairperson Eliud Wafula urged the ministry to reconsider the decision and call for dialogue with stakeholders to find alternative solutions.

By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago

Kuppet faults ministry directive to pay school fees through e-Citizen

Farmers protest five percent tax on farm produce

Fredrick Rono, a farmer from Kiminini constituency termed the proposed tax "exploitative" and a setback to progress made towards attaining food security.

By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

Farmers protest five percent tax on farm produce

Shock as decomposing body of pupil found in class

The school was immediately closed following the sad incident. The deceased had reportedly been missing for two months.

By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

Shock as decomposing body of pupil found in class

Joy as boy overcomes hearing loss after 10 years struggle

The Grade Six pupil's brother, Roy Igunza, describes the moment as a "gift of the new year 2024," with tears of joy streaming down his cheeks.

By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

Joy as boy overcomes hearing loss after 10 years struggle

Boy who mulled over selling kidney to raise fees scores B

The student was willing to sell his kidney to pay school fees after he scored 394 marks in the 2019 KCPE examinations.

By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

Boy who mulled over selling kidney to raise fees scores B

Police reservist on the run after killing two people

The police in Endebess are investigating an incident where a national police reservist went on the rampage, shooting dead two people and injuring another.

By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

Police reservist on the run after killing two people

Legislators call on Treasury to release CDF bursary funds

A section of legislators from Western Kenya have called on the Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u to expedite the release of the NG-CDF monies.

By Martin Ndiema, Boniface Gikandi and Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

Legislators call on Treasury to release CDF bursary funds

Scholars urge state to reduce cost of education

Prof Herman Manyora, Dr Festus Mukoya, and Dr Odongo Were from the UoN said that exorbitant fees has shattered the dreams of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

Scholars urge state to reduce cost of education

Slum dwellers benefit from waste management initiative

The initiative addresses the collection of solid waste and the rehabilitation of drainage systems, to curb potential environmental hazards and prevent pollution of the Kipsongo River.

By Martin Ndiema 3 months ago

Slum dwellers benefit from waste management initiative

Raila plans 2024 demos over high cost of living

Raila tells Kenyans to be ready to take part in protests should the prevailing poor state of economy persist. His message strikes a chord with citizens grappling with harsh economic realities.

By Martin Ndiema 4 months ago

Raila plans 2024 demos over high cost of living

Trans Nzoia residents living in fear after two bodies discovered in forest

Residents have demanded answers and called for increased security measures in the forest. They are concerned about the future of the shamba system programme.

By Martin Ndiema 4 months ago

Trans Nzoia residents living in fear after two bodies discovered in forest

Trans Nzoia residents back proposed climate laws

The Climate Change Bill 2023 proposes a raft of changes believed to transform the response and mitigation to the effects of climate change.

By Martin Ndiema 5 months ago

Trans Nzoia residents back proposed climate laws

Kingi urges Western leaders to rally behind Wetang'ula

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has called on Western leaders to rally behind his National Assembly counterpart Moses Wetang'ula.

By Martin Ndiema 5 months ago

Kingi urges Western leaders to rally behind Wetang'ula

Guard who helps new mothers as midwife

His inherent desire to aid the sick led him to forge close ties with medical practitioners. Despite his official role as a guard, his focus and interest were squarely on aiding the sick.

By Martin Ndiema 5 months ago

Guard who helps new mothers as midwife

UDA hopefuls hit with Sh500,000 legal fees

Two petitioners who contested and lost UDA nominations in Trans Nzoia County have been slapped with a legal bill of more than Sh500,000 after losing a petition at the Kitale Law Courts.

By Martin Ndiema 5 months ago

UDA hopefuls hit with Sh500,000 legal fees

Teacher builds maize dryer that can store over 150 bags for one year

Current maize drying methods rely on electricity, which is costly and environmentally unsustainable or even inaccessible to rural farmers.

By Martin Ndiema 6 months ago

Teacher builds maize dryer that can store over 150 bags for one year

Anxiety as State to declare new maize prices this week

Farmers in the North Rift region are rushing to harvest their crop amid fear of El Nino rains, which the weatherman says are expected this month.

By Titus Too and Martin Ndiema 6 months ago

Anxiety as State to declare new maize prices this week

Split in UDA as Khalwale castigates Malala over calls to dissolve ANC, Ford-Kenya

Officials tear into Malala for pushing for the dissolution of Kenya Kwanza affiliates, saying this would undermine the ruling coalition.

By Robert Amalemba, Martin Ndiema 7 months ago

Split in UDA as Khalwale castigates Malala over calls to dissolve ANC, Ford-Kenya

Ford Kenya leaders slam Malala over parties remarks

The leaders said small political parties joined hands and propelled UDA into power and that they should not be dissolved as advocated by Malala.

By Martin Ndiema 7 months ago

Ford Kenya leaders slam Malala over parties remarks

Teachers demand pay increments, policy reforms

KNUT national chairman Patrick Munuhe has called on the government to implement salary increments to cushion teachers from mounting financial pressures.

By Martin Ndiema 8 months ago

Teachers demand pay increments, policy reforms

Trans Nzoia seeks new law to promote climate change curbs

If this bill passes, it promises to empower residents by providing crucial climate change information and fostering informed decision-making on adaptation, mitigation, and resilience.

By Martin Ndiema 8 months ago

Trans Nzoia seeks new law to promote climate change curbs

North Rift and Western Kenya farmers project bumper harvest

Farmers attribute good crop development to subsidised fertiliser and good rain patterns. Move will help ease the cost of living, giving the government a breathing space.

By Titus Too, Martin Ndiema and Mary Imenza 8 months ago

North Rift and Western Kenya farmers project bumper harvest

Shortage of fish in Kitale occasions sharp hike in prices

Dealers of fish products said they source the products from Lake Turkana but supplies have since declined over the recent past thus affecting prices.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Shortage of fish in Kitale occasions sharp hike in prices

I hit him hard until gun fell, says woman who wrestled gangster

Caroline Nafula says she held on to the attacker fiercely, pressing on his stomach, so he could not make a move.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

I hit him hard until gun fell, says woman who wrestled gangster

Over 600 pupils compete for space on half-acre school land

The school consists of three blocks of classrooms with three dilapidated pit latrines. Due to the absence of a playfield, the students face difficulties participating in PE activities.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Over 600 pupils compete for space on half-acre school land

Former CEC cry's foul after house on alleged grabbed land demolished

A former Trans Nzoia County Executive Member was left in tears after her rental apartment in Kitale was demolished in the ongoing exercise targeting occupiers of alleged grabbed public land.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Former CEC cry's foul after house on alleged grabbed land demolished

Ex-military women praise Tonje for allowing them have children

Retired General spearheaded great reforms in the military that are enjoyed to date. He ensured promotions in the military were based on academic performance.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Ex-military women praise Tonje for allowing them have children

Malala warns Raila against mass action

UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has cautioned Azimio Raila Odinga against leading the planned mass action, saying the government will deal with him ruthlessly.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Malala warns Raila against mass action

NCPB assures farmers of ample fertiliser supplies

The National Cereals and Produce Board has assured farmers of the availability of adequate and fairly priced fertilisers ahead of the planting season.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

NCPB assures farmers of ample fertiliser supplies

Subsidised fertiliser is too costly, Trans Nzoia farmers tell State

It has emerged that the prices have been increased by at least Sh500 per bag. Farmers want CS Mithika Linturi to inspect the fertilizer distribution exercise to get rid of brokers.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Subsidised fertiliser is too costly, Trans Nzoia farmers tell State

Why Trans Nzoia is pushing for separation with Bungoma over water company

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has made it clear that the only way out is to part ways with Bungoma and establish their own water company.

By Nathan Ochunge and Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Why Trans Nzoia is pushing for separation with Bungoma over water company

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

We will march to State House in 10 days, declares Raila

Azimio leader rallies his supporters to turn out in large numbers. Challenges State to restore subsidies on flour and petroleum products.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

We will march to State House in 10 days, declares Raila

Meat lovers beware: Why you are likely to miss this choice delicacy

The traders in meat and meat products have attributed the inadequate supplies to the security operation by the joint Kenya Defence and Police Forces in the north rift.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Meat lovers beware: Why you are likely to miss this choice delicacy

Police arrest suspect linked to loss of firearm, ammunition

Officers acting on a tip apprehended three suspects on a motorbike suspected of committing a felony in Kitale town along the Aturukan junction-Showground road.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Police arrest suspect linked to loss of firearm, ammunition

We want pay increment, police tell Maraga team

Nakuru GK Prisons Deputy in charge proposes a 115% salary increment for officers. Officers also want those operating in areas prone to insecurity, banditry and terrorism given hardship allowances.

By Daniel Chege and Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

We want pay increment, police tell Maraga team

Warehouses idle as Rift farmers opt to store their produce at home

The programme was to provide storage space for farmers' produce at a fee. Thousands have shunned it, opting to store produce in their own stores.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Warehouses idle as Rift farmers opt to store their produce at home

Three police officers feared dead, 8 injured after bandit attack in Turkana

Turkana County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi said seven officers, among them the Turkana South police commander, were injured in the incident.

By Martin Ndiema and Lucas Ngasike 1 year ago

Three police officers feared dead, 8 injured after bandit attack in Turkana

Suspects who raided armoury arrested

The OCPD said one of the guns was recovered at an abandoned building in Kamukuywa.

By Martin Ndiema 1 year ago

Suspects who raided armoury arrested

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