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Twin brothers' wish to join same national school comes true
Twin brothers Lucky Kipruto and Gian Kiptoo who scored 404 and 403 marks in KCPE respectively from St Joseph The Worker Hema Schools Trans Nzoia County have been selected to join St Joseph Boys National school Kitale. [Osinde Obare, Standard] They wished to join the same secondary school after excelling in their KCPE exam, and their wish was granted after they were picked to join St Joseph’s… → Read More
Trans Nzoia leaders meet ahead of Ruto's visit
President William Ruto. [Kibata Kihu, Standard] Trans Nzoia leaders held a consultative meeting, ahead of the two-day visit to the region by President William Ruto. During the day-long meeting at Westside Hotel, on Monday, which was attended by Governor George Natembeya, the leaders discussed issues they want the Head of State to address on his tour on Friday and Saturday. Ruto is expected to… → Read More
Ugandan businesswoman drags former governor Patrick Khaemba to court over child upkeep
While serving as an employee of the Africa Development Bank AfDB in Uganda, former Trans-Nzoia governor Patrick Khaemba reportedly got into a romantic relationship with a native, a relationship which has now landed him in trouble. The union between Khaemba and Kampala-based businesswoman led to the birth of a minor named GA, aged nine. The businesswoman has however dragged the former governor to… → Read More
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. → Read More
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. → Read More
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. → Read More
Kiminini station cop who died by suicide identified
A friend of the constable, Mwebi was troubled by the condition of his ailing mother and the death of his four brothers. → Read More
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. → Read More
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. → Read More
CS Mithika Linturi pledges to make farming pay after opening Kitale Show
Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi asked Kenyans to join the journey and be patient as the government institutes measures to address costs of food. → Read More
Natembeya, Kachapin outline development plans
Governors Simon Kachapin (West Pokot) and George Natembeya (Trans Nzoia) have prioritised agriculture, exploiting natural resources and boosting healthcare by ensuring access to drugs. → Read More
Man accused of killing his mother over maize theft
Judy Konya, 50, a lab technician at St Joseph Girls Kitale, was allegedly killed after an argument with her son over theft of a 90kg bag of maize. → Read More
Woman in police custody for killing 'drunk' husband in fight over food
The suspect, Aida Amina, reportedly stabbed her husband, Isaac Wekesa Wafula, when he came home drunk and picked a quarrel with her over food. → Read More
I have voted in every election since independence, says granny
91-year-old Emily Kalya was assisted in ticking the ballot papers against her preferred leaders, whom she said she has known since the political campaigns started. → Read More
Joy as Nyakinyua group receives title deeds after 40-year wait
In 2019, the government stepped in and saved the farm from being auctioned over Sh19 million compensation claims. → Read More
Boy aged 12 dies by suicide in Trans Nzoia
The officer urged parents to have a dialogue with their children when there is an issue in the family. → Read More
Man who shot woman he thought was fugitive cop Kangogo found dead
Ken Muyundo was facing charges of attempted murder. → Read More
Man, 28, stabs mother to death for denying him cash
The knife he used to stab her was next to the body. → Read More
Trans Nzoia man drags his mother from bedroom, stabs her to death
Village elder Joseph Wekesa said the suspect is an alcoholic who often demands money from his mother and beats her up whenever she declines. → Read More
Trans Nzoia's St Brigid’s Girls High School on the spot for turning away student over illness
The student from Lokori Mixed Primary School in Turkana East became ill four days after reporting to Form One at St Brigid’s Girls High School. → Read More