Edward Kosut

Shrinking towns as tea-picking machines take up manual jobs

By Edward Kosut   2023-07-11 23:22:49

Massive layoffs of workers whose manual roles have been replaced by machines has prompted an exodus from multinational tea estates that had seen mushrooming business enterprises.

Court orders exhumation of body of a man, 62 over mysterious death

By Edward Kosut   2023-07-18 20:44:47

A court in Kapsabet has ordered the exhumation of the remains of a 62-year-old man who was killed and dumped in a river under unclear circumstances.

You're juvenile and petty, Sang tells Cherargei in bitter war over funds

By Edward Kosut   2023-07-29 20:34:24

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang and Senator Samson Cherargei have once again re-ignited their political differences after 2022 election truce.

Nandi residents forcefully enter 350-acre tea estate after court ruling

By Edward Kosut   2023-08-03 16:52:21

Residents of Kimasas village in Nandi County want the government to execute a Lands court decision over the disputed Kimasas tea estate.

Gachagua criticises Raila stay-at-home protest plan as 'unreasonable'

By Edward Kosut   2023-08-13 04:45:35

Raila Odinga characterised their actions as a display of desperation and a deliberate effort to disrupt President William Ruto’s administration.

Gachagua visits driver's home for lunch

By Edward Kosut   2023-08-13 19:02:44

This came as a surprise to Cheborgey, he didn't believe that the DP could visit his humble abode in Irimis village, about three Kilometres from Kapsabet town.

Kapsabet hospital performs first surgery to remove clot in brain

By Edward Kosut   2023-08-18 18:45:50

The surgery to remove clot from the brain of a patient who collapsed and found himself in hospital was done by a team of five doctors and three nurses.

Catholic shrine replaces old traditions at the revered hill

By Edward Kosut   2023-08-23 14:35:29

Nandi community elders used to offer prayers and sacrifices at the Kabiyet Hill. Church has now started a shrine and plans to build a house of worship for over 3,000.

Man's persistence pays off as he fulfils dream to join KDF

By Edward Kosut   2023-08-30 01:31:13

The 36-year-old, a 2011 graduate of the National Youth Service (NYS), never lost hope despite getting close to joining KDF in the past. He has never missed a recruitment exercise.

KDF female recruits criticise move to lock them out

By Edward Kosut   2023-09-01 07:04:37

A section of female recruits who turned up for the ongoing Kenya Defence Forces recruitment in Nandi Hills have protested against a move to lock them out of the exercise.

Mike Kosgei has the remedy to ensure Kenya rules the world

By Edward Kosut   2023-09-03 21:19:11

The 71-year-old is considered the best coach to have handled Kenya's team at global events.

Man's body exhumed three years later after dispute over cause of death

By Edward Kosut   2023-09-16 13:46:49

Deceased mother had disputed claims that his son died by suicide, says his differences with his wife may have had something to do with it.

North Rift maize farmers seek higher produce prices for crop

By Edward Kosut   2023-09-26 00:40:38

Some farmers now want the government to shelve plans of announcing new prices for a 90kg (kilogramme) bag of maize but allow current market forces to prevail.

Kuppet: Object reforms violating employment rights of teachers

By Edward Kosut   2023-10-02 19:56:05

TSC has played a crucial role in employment and supervision within the education sector. Some proposals had been introduced without seeking input from education stakeholders.

Talai clan elders divided ahead of event to mark Koitalel Samoei's death

By Edward Kosut   2023-10-07 23:15:28

The Talai clan, said to be descendants of Koitalel who was assassinated in 1905, is now divided into five factions: Kapturgat, Kapsogon, Kapchesang, Kapmararsoi, and Kapsonet families.

Gachagua denies claims of rift in Kenya Kwanza administration

By Edward Kosut   2023-10-09 20:09:23

Gachagua said he was busy working with President William Ruto to revive the economy and will not be distracted by political sideshows propagated through media.

Nandi County hives off part of Kapsabet showground to set up sports facility

By Edward Kosut   2023-11-14 02:02:43

Sports Ababu Namwamba said the government is investing in sports infrastructure and talents that can bring about economic sustainability to enhance athletes' lives.

KNCCI calls for stabilisation fund to cushion tea farmers

By Edward Kosut   2023-11-19 20:47:42

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) is pushing for the establishment of a Stabilization Fund to cushion tea farmers against global economic inflation.

Social media star journalist Lagat scores 404 marks

By Edward Kosut   2023-11-25 20:30:29

Lagat, who turned into an overnight sensation on social media, is among the top performers in Nandi County, scoring 404 marks.

State injects Sh1.5b in New KCC to stabilise milk prices

By Edward Kosut   2023-12-04 13:18:13

The government has allocated Sh1.5 billion to New Kenya Cooperatives Creameries (KCC) to help stabilize milk prices and protect farmers from poor earnings.