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Tran-Nzoia dairy farmers receive Sh300 million from New KCC

By Osinde Obare   2026-01-15 15:35:44

Kenya National Farmers Federation confirmed that over 10,000 farmers have received the money from New KCC.

Natembeya slams Ruto for hosting UDA meeting at State House

By Osinde Obare   2026-02-05 13:12:34

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya accused the President of turning State House into a political party headquarters.

TSC turns away 28 applicants over Maisha cards

By Osinde Obare   2026-02-05 13:33:41

The applicants said they had been denied employment opportunities after submitting Maisha cards.

Former councillors seek president William Ruto's intervention over their pension

By Osinde Obare   2026-02-09 14:01:14

Neglect and living in abject poverty describe the life of many former councillors who served in local governments since independence to the pre-devolution era.

Natembeya rises as defections rock Trans Nzoia

By Osinde Obare   2026-02-16 08:00:00

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya’s political prominence is rising and he is increasingly regarded as a “stand-out politician and supremo” among leaders in Western Kenya.  

Kenya Kwanza meeting turned chaotic as official is roughed up

By Osinde Obare   2026-02-22 10:43:02

Ford Kenya leader roughed up at the Kenya Kwanza consultative meeting in Trans-Nzoia

Give women equal opportunity to explore leadership abilities, former CS urges Kenyans

By Osinde Obare   2026-02-24 11:54:18

Former Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has called on Kenyans to give women equal opportunities to showcase their leadership abilities.

KSC lowers seed prices to enhance food security

By Osinde Obare   2026-03-19 13:17:28

KSC has announced a reduction in seed maize prices amid increasing pressure from farmers for a more sustainable approach to address challenges in the agricultural sector.

Maize seed prices cut in State subsidy push

By Osinde Obare   2026-03-20 00:00:00

Kenya Seed Company has cut maize seed prices under a State-backed subsidy push, offering relief to farmers ahead of the planting season.

Standard Group, Mediamax journalists attacked amid fake ambulance scam coverage

By Osinde Obare   2026-03-20 17:54:51

Standard Group and Mediamax journalists assaulted while covering a UDA meeting in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia; attack followed story on a fake ambulance deal at Harambee House.

Governor Natembeya speaks of tax burden, corruption

By Osinde Obare   2026-03-25 10:42:55

Governor Natembeya has criticised the William Ruto administration for burdening Kenyans with taxes and encouraging corruption.

Mau Mau War veterans to meet in push for compensation

By Osinde Obare   2026-03-26 15:05:33

According to the Association's Director General, members from 47 counties nationwide will meet for a full-day discussion.

Family seeks answers after relative killed in vehicle in CS Duale's convoy

By Osinde Obare   2026-03-31 18:19:36

During the incident, three passengers in the tuk-tuk and the driver of Duale's car were injured.

Family unable to bury son killed by vehicle in CS Aden Duale's convoy

By Osinde Obare   2026-04-01 11:52:40

A Trans-Nzoia family struggles to bury 23-year-old Hilary Kiptoo, killed in a road accident involving a Health Cabinet Secretary’s convoy, citing lack of land and no government support.

MP Wanyonyi is in stable condition, Wetangula assures Kwanza constituents

By Osinde Obare   2026-04-12 13:15:13

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula on Saturday visited Kwanza constituency in Trans-Nzoia and assured residents that their ailing MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi is in stable condition.

Incentivising Transboundary Conservation in Mt.Elgon

By Osinde Obare   2026-04-17 11:12:00

Kenya and Uganda have enhanced joint conservation efforts for the Mt Elgon Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (TBR)

Intense lobbying for Kenya Seed Company chair post kicks off

By Osinde Obare   2026-05-05 12:37:59

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

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

By Osinde Obare   2026-05-05 13:32:14

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.

County eyes agricultural modernisation to boost production, earnings

By Osinde Obare   2026-05-06 13:59:08

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

Lagat defends Trans-Nzoia crackdown as Natembeya protests arrests

By Osinde Obare   2026-05-07 11:55:08

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