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Martin Ndiema

Modeling contest turns chaotic as Mary Biketi targeted in Kitale

Chaos erupted at the Kitale Museum on Friday afternoon as a modelling competition was violently disrupted by over 50 armed youths.

Modeling contest turns chaotic as Mary Biketi targeted in Kitale

Panyako blasts devolution, wants health sector back under national government

Panyako blasts devolution, wants health sector back under national government

Kenya Red Cross steps up flood preparedness in Trans Nzoia as rains intensify.

Kenya Red Cross steps up flood preparedness in Trans Nzoia as rains intensify.

Farmers concerned over government's unsettled Sh1.8billion maize seed subsidy bill

Farmers concerned over government's unsettled Sh1.8billion maize seed subsidy bill

Mudavadi to inspect border post as residents demand compensation

During the visit, Mudavadi will launch and sign an MoU with the Ugandan government on the Mt. Elgon Transboundary Biosphere Reserve.

Mudavadi to inspect border post as residents demand compensation

Western leaders demand fresh census

A section of leaders from the Western region have called for a fresh census in the region, arguing that an updated population count is crucial for the fair distribution of resources.

Western leaders demand fresh census

Lobby proposes monthly tax holidays to boost SMEs

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) officials in Trans Nzoia have appealed to the county government to introduce tax holidays to revive the economy.

By 2 months ago

Lobby proposes monthly tax holidays to boost SMEs

Farmers upbeat as fertiliser hits stores

Unlike previous years where farmers faced long queues, delays, and the infiltration of counterfeit fertilisers, this season’s process has been praised as smooth and well-organised.

By 2 months ago

Farmers upbeat as fertiliser hits stores

Farmers now demand independent tests of livestock vaccines

Farmers from Trans Nzoia have demanded an independent evaluation and laboratory tests of the vaccines before they can consider the cattle jab exercise.

By 4 months ago

Farmers now demand independent tests of livestock vaccines

Kenya Netball Federation pushes for reintroduction of boys' netball in schools

Boys only compete in netball competitions in colleges.

By 4 months ago

Kenya Netball Federation pushes for reintroduction of boys' netball in schools

Natembeya calls for counties shutdown as cash crunch persists

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya wants the the 47 counties shut down as financial crisis persists over delayed disbursement of funds by the National Treasury.

By 6 months ago

Natembeya calls for counties shutdown as cash crunch persists

Natembeya seeks PSC guidance on fate of workers on contract

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is seeking guidance from the Public Service Commission before making a decision on whether to fire or hire more than 500 workers on contract.

By 6 months ago

Natembeya seeks PSC guidance on fate of workers on contract

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei nursing burn wounds at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) after being allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.

By 7 months ago

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack

DAP-K tells ODM to leave Azimio, join government wholly

DAP-K accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of going to bed with the government, without the knowledge of the coalition’s affiliate parties.

By 7 months ago

DAP-K tells ODM to leave Azimio, join government wholly

Natembeya wants Sh400 million debts audited by Auditor General

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya wants Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to help in the scrutiny of Sh400 million that the county allegedly owes contractors.

By 8 months ago

Natembeya wants Sh400 million debts audited by Auditor General

Mudavadi to inspect border post as residents demand compensation

During the visit, Mudavadi will launch and sign an MoU with the Ugandan government on the Mt. Elgon Transboundary Biosphere Reserve.

Mudavadi to inspect border post as residents demand compensation

Western leaders demand fresh census

A section of leaders from the Western region have called for a fresh census in the region, arguing that an updated population count is crucial for the fair distribution of resources.

Western leaders demand fresh census

Lobby proposes monthly tax holidays to boost SMEs

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) officials in Trans Nzoia have appealed to the county government to introduce tax holidays to revive the economy.

By 2 months ago

Lobby proposes monthly tax holidays to boost SMEs

Farmers upbeat as fertiliser hits stores

Unlike previous years where farmers faced long queues, delays, and the infiltration of counterfeit fertilisers, this season’s process has been praised as smooth and well-organised.

By 2 months ago

Farmers upbeat as fertiliser hits stores

Farmers now demand independent tests of livestock vaccines

Farmers from Trans Nzoia have demanded an independent evaluation and laboratory tests of the vaccines before they can consider the cattle jab exercise.

By 4 months ago

Farmers now demand independent tests of livestock vaccines

Kenya Netball Federation pushes for reintroduction of boys' netball in schools

Boys only compete in netball competitions in colleges.

By 4 months ago

Kenya Netball Federation pushes for reintroduction of boys' netball in schools

Natembeya calls for counties shutdown as cash crunch persists

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya wants the the 47 counties shut down as financial crisis persists over delayed disbursement of funds by the National Treasury.

By 6 months ago

Natembeya calls for counties shutdown as cash crunch persists

Natembeya seeks PSC guidance on fate of workers on contract

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is seeking guidance from the Public Service Commission before making a decision on whether to fire or hire more than 500 workers on contract.

By 6 months ago

Natembeya seeks PSC guidance on fate of workers on contract

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei nursing burn wounds at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) after being allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.

By 7 months ago

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack

DAP-K tells ODM to leave Azimio, join government wholly

DAP-K accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of going to bed with the government, without the knowledge of the coalition’s affiliate parties.

By 7 months ago

DAP-K tells ODM to leave Azimio, join government wholly

Natembeya wants Sh400 million debts audited by Auditor General

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya wants Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to help in the scrutiny of Sh400 million that the county allegedly owes contractors.

By 8 months ago

Natembeya wants Sh400 million debts audited by Auditor General

Mudavadi to inspect border post as residents demand compensation

During the visit, Mudavadi will launch and sign an MoU with the Ugandan government on the Mt. Elgon Transboundary Biosphere Reserve.

Mudavadi to inspect border post as residents demand compensation

Western leaders demand fresh census

A section of leaders from the Western region have called for a fresh census in the region, arguing that an updated population count is crucial for the fair distribution of resources.

Western leaders demand fresh census

Lobby proposes monthly tax holidays to boost SMEs

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) officials in Trans Nzoia have appealed to the county government to introduce tax holidays to revive the economy.

By 2 months ago

Lobby proposes monthly tax holidays to boost SMEs

Farmers upbeat as fertiliser hits stores

Unlike previous years where farmers faced long queues, delays, and the infiltration of counterfeit fertilisers, this season’s process has been praised as smooth and well-organised.

By 2 months ago

Farmers upbeat as fertiliser hits stores

Farmers now demand independent tests of livestock vaccines

Farmers from Trans Nzoia have demanded an independent evaluation and laboratory tests of the vaccines before they can consider the cattle jab exercise.

By 4 months ago

Farmers now demand independent tests of livestock vaccines

Kenya Netball Federation pushes for reintroduction of boys' netball in schools

Boys only compete in netball competitions in colleges.

By 4 months ago

Kenya Netball Federation pushes for reintroduction of boys' netball in schools

Natembeya calls for counties shutdown as cash crunch persists

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya wants the the 47 counties shut down as financial crisis persists over delayed disbursement of funds by the National Treasury.

By 6 months ago

Natembeya calls for counties shutdown as cash crunch persists

Natembeya seeks PSC guidance on fate of workers on contract

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is seeking guidance from the Public Service Commission before making a decision on whether to fire or hire more than 500 workers on contract.

By 6 months ago

Natembeya seeks PSC guidance on fate of workers on contract

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei nursing burn wounds at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) after being allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.

By 7 months ago

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack

DAP-K tells ODM to leave Azimio, join government wholly

DAP-K accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of going to bed with the government, without the knowledge of the coalition’s affiliate parties.

By 7 months ago

DAP-K tells ODM to leave Azimio, join government wholly

Natembeya wants Sh400 million debts audited by Auditor General

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya wants Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to help in the scrutiny of Sh400 million that the county allegedly owes contractors.

By 8 months ago

Natembeya wants Sh400 million debts audited by Auditor General

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei nursing burn wounds at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) after being allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.

By Martin Ndiema, Stephen Rutto and Martin Ndiema 7 months ago

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei fighting for life after petrol attack

DAP-K tells ODM to leave Azimio, join government wholly

DAP-K accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of going to bed with the government, without the knowledge of the coalition's affiliate parties.

By Martin Ndiema 7 months ago

DAP-K tells ODM to leave Azimio, join government wholly

Natembeya wants Sh400 million debts audited by Auditor General

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya wants Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to help in the scrutiny of Sh400 million that the county allegedly owes contractors.

By Martin Ndiema 8 months ago

Natembeya wants Sh400 million debts audited by Auditor General

ODM lawmakers scramble for minority leader position

Opiyo Wandayi is expected to vacate the seat after President William Ruto nominated him as Energy Cabinet Secretary.

By Martin Ndiema 8 months ago

ODM lawmakers scramble for minority leader position

Unease in Ford Kenya over Cabinet nominees

A rift has emerged within Ford Kenya leadership in Trans Nzoia county following the nomination of Dr Debra Mulongo as Health Cabinet Secretary to replace Susan Nakhumicha.

By Martin Ndiema 8 months ago

Unease in Ford Kenya over Cabinet nominees

Teachers ask for gender desks to aid in mental health

Cases of poor mental health among female teachers are on the rise.

By Martin Ndiema 9 months ago

Teachers ask for gender desks to aid in mental health

Kuppet blames Machogu for JSS troubles

Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers Trans Nzoia branch wants Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu moved from the Education docket.

By Martin Ndiema 10 months ago

Kuppet blames Machogu for JSS troubles

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