Scale up planting of tree seedlings, PS urges counties
The PS asked residents to embrace diversification, such as planting fruit trees to earn income. He said the government will use maximum force to protect the forest from destruction.
By Osinde Obare 4 months ago
Scale up planting of tree seedlings, PS urges counties
Maize farmers to wait longer for cereals board to open its stores
Principal Secretary Paul Rono revealed that the NCPB stores will be ready for maize storage in the next one month.
By Osinde Obare 4 months ago
Maize farmers to wait longer for cereals board to open its stores
Natembeya angered by doctors absconding duty, vows to crack the whip
Some of the doctors have been accused of failing to turn up so they can run their private clinics while they continue to draw salaries from the government.
By Osinde Obare 5 months ago
Natembeya angered by doctors absconding duty, vows to crack the whip
Assistant County Commissioner, police officer held over fake KDF admission letter
Area OCPD has warned the public to beware of people pretending to be from KDF whose only goal is to con them.
By Osinde Obare 5 months ago
Assistant County Commissioner, police officer held over fake KDF admission letter
New KCC woos more women into key sector
Working with various partners, New KCC is offering training and extension service support to women willing to supply it with milk.
By Osinde Obare 6 months ago
New KCC woos more women into key sector
We will announce new maize price next week, says Linturi
"I urge our farmers to be patient as we work out to set the minimum buying price. We are working to ensure farmers get the best price this year," said Linturi.
By Osinde Obare 6 months ago
We will announce new maize price next week, says Linturi
Farmers from Trans Nzoia push reduction of maize seed prices
"The cost of seed maize is high, and we are petitioning the government to bring it down and make it affordable," said Tom Nyagechaga.
By Osinde Obare 6 months ago
Farmers from Trans Nzoia push reduction of maize seed prices
Government to announce new maize prices next week, says Linturi
CS says they are keen to ensure farmers are not exploited by unscrupulous middlemen.
By Osinde Obare 6 months ago
Government to announce new maize prices next week, says Linturi
Brokers pitch tent in Trans Nzoia as maize prices drop by half
A spot check showed farmers were in a hurry to sell their harvest, saying they have pressing financial needs to attend to.
By Osinde Obare 6 months ago
Brokers pitch tent in Trans Nzoia as maize prices drop by half
Governor George Natembeya unveiled as DAP-K deputy party leader
Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya has been named as the Democratic Action Party (DAP-K) deputy party leader.
By Osinde Obare 6 months ago
Governor George Natembeya unveiled as DAP-K deputy party leader
Maize farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is already distributing the fertilizer at the new rates, and says it has adequate stocks across its depots in the North Rift region.
By Titus Too and Osinde Obare 7 months ago
Maize farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more
ADC to use drones to tame rampant seed maize theft in Trans Nzoia
ADC is the major seed maize grower for Kenya Seed Company KSC, the state's seed processor.
By Osinde Obare 7 months ago
ADC to use drones to tame rampant seed maize theft in Trans Nzoia
Farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more
Farmers can now take advantage of the new prices to make the most of the short rains season, expected from October.
By Titus Too and Osinde Obare 7 months ago
Farmers hopeful as Ruto's food agenda unfolds, but ask for more
Kenya Lacrosse Federation eyes World Olympics competitions
The new sport activity is attracting excitement from high schools and universities.
By Osinde Obare 7 months ago
Kenya Lacrosse Federation eyes World Olympics competitions
Man stabbed to death for putting out bonfire
An eyewitness said that the man was attacked by some young people after he doused the fire with water he had fetched from a nearby house.
By Osinde Obare 7 months ago
Man stabbed to death for putting out bonfire
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya reshuffles Cabinet
Natembeya expressed confidence that the changes will significantly improve service delivery. The new transfers take effect immediately.
By Osinde Obare 7 months ago
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya reshuffles Cabinet
Police harass journalist, force him to delete pictures.
Saka was released after his colleagues, George Njoroge, David Chibeu and Peter Nyongesa came to his defence.
By Osinde Obare 7 months ago
Police harass journalist, force him to delete pictures.
Kindiki has no power to ban protests by opposition leaders, says Eugene
This comes as opposition leader Raila Odinga vowed to lead protests new week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
By Osinde Obare 8 months ago
Kindiki has no power to ban protests by opposition leaders, says Eugene
St Anthony's Boys Kitale rule Trans Nzoia County football
Aggrian Kibet scored as St Anthony defeated Goseta 1-0.
By Osinde Obare 8 months ago
St Anthony's Boys Kitale rule Trans Nzoia County football
Owalo says digital programs roll out by government will address unemployment
"We are targeting to produce at least 1 million Youths each year, who are skilled with digital technologies and we are also reaching out to international digital companies to absorb them.
By Osinde Obare 8 months ago
Owalo says digital programs roll out by government will address unemployment
St Joseph Boys Principal Nabungolo urges alumnus to support former schools
Nabungolo is currently preparing St Joseph for the Trans Nzoia County games.
By Osinde Obare 8 months ago
St Joseph Boys Principal Nabungolo urges alumnus to support former schools
First Lady Rachel Ruto leads planting of 4,000 indigenous trees in Kitale
At the same time, Rachael discouraged locals from destroying existing forests and over-relying on firewood for cooking.
By Mate Tongola and Osinde Obare 9 months ago
First Lady Rachel Ruto leads planting of 4,000 indigenous trees in Kitale
Fall armyworms invade farms in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu
Farmers say scanty rains in some maize growing regions to blame. Trans Nzoia County has dispatched extension officers to oversee spraying.
By Titus Too and Osinde Obare 10 months ago
Fall armyworms invade farms in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu
Woman held over abortion, dumping foetus in latrine
Quick intervention by police saved the 21-year-old suspect from angry residents who wanted to attack her.
By Osinde Obare 10 months ago
Woman held over abortion, dumping foetus in latrine
Plans underway to subsidise seed, improve yields
The government has increased the number of counties under the agriculture subsidy programme to 17 as President William Ruto plans to announce new prices for maize seeds.
By Osinde Obare 11 months ago
Plans underway to subsidise seed, improve yields
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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
First Lady launches feeding program for ECDE centres
The First Lady regretted that education standards in some parts of the county had been dwindling due to lack of access to basic ECDE.
By Osinde Obare 1 year ago
First Lady launches feeding program for ECDE centres
More than 200 teachers storm TSC offices demanding transfers
The primary school teachers protested that delocalisation had been abolished yet TSC had denied them transfer to their counties.
By Osinde Obare 1 year ago
More than 200 teachers storm TSC offices demanding transfers
Parents flock to schools seeking Form One slots
Most schools have inadequate facilities even as the government advocates 100 per cent transition to secondary school.
By Osinde Obare 1 year ago
Parents flock to schools seeking Form One slots
Villagers record crop losses due to monkey invasion
With drought in parts of the country, the animals have overrun local farms, destroyed crops and extended their damage to homesteads.
By Osinde Obare 1 year ago
Villagers record crop losses due to monkey invasion
Twin brothers' wish to join same national school comes true
Lucky Kipruto and Gian Kiptoo sat their exam at St Joseph the Worker Hema Schools in Trans Nzoia County.
By Osinde Obare 1 year ago
Twin brothers' wish to join same national school comes true
Leaders write wishlist ahead of Ruto tour of region
President Willim Ruto will be in Trans Nzoia County to launch the national farmers' registration drive to enable the use of the e-voucher system in accessing subsidised fertiliser.
By Osinde Obare and Titus Too 1 year ago
Leaders write wishlist ahead of Ruto tour of region
Trans Nzoia leaders meet ahead of Ruto's visit
President William Ruto is expected to preside over the national farmers' registration to benefit from the subsidized fertiliser.
By Osinde Obare 1 year ago
Trans Nzoia leaders meet ahead of Ruto's visit
Governor Natembeya reports at 6.30am to launch project
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya arrives at the office at 7am and has been pushing for county employees to arrive by 7.30am.
By Osinde Obare 1 year ago
Governor Natembeya reports at 6.30am to launch project
Ugandan woman seeks Sh236,000 in upkeep from former governor Khaemba
She pleads with the court to award her actual and legal custody of the child and order Khaemba to maintain and provide for the child.
By Osinde Obare 1 year ago
Ugandan woman seeks Sh236,000 in upkeep from former governor Khaemba
Police step up hunt for criminals in Kitale as Kenyans urged to provide information
A gang of three struck at a motorcycle shop and shot and wounded the owner before escaping with an unknown amount of money.
By Osinde Obare 1 year ago
Police step up hunt for criminals in Kitale as Kenyans urged to provide information
Police launch investigation into cop's death in Kiminini
A friend of the constable, Mwebi was troubled by the condition of his ailing mother and the death of his four brothers.
By Osinde Obare 1 year ago
Police launch investigation into cop's death in Kiminini
Police officer at Kiminini station dies by suicide
The officer's body was found in his room within the police staff quarters.
By Osinde Obare 1 year ago
Police officer at Kiminini station dies by suicide
Relief as court dismisses petition against nominees
It is a win for Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya after a court struck out a petition challenging his chief officer nominees.
By Osinde Obare 1 year ago
Relief as court dismisses petition against nominees
Orphan defies odds to emerge top in Nandi
Nicholas Kiprotich of Bishop Muge Memorial School scored 424 marks to emerge top in Nandi County. He hopes to get admission to Mang'u High School and later be a doctor.
By Faith Kutere and Osinde Obare 1 year ago
Orphan defies odds to emerge top in Nandi
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