Trans Nzoia Governor Stories

Senate committee chair steps down after he’s accused of bias in Natembeya audit hearing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2025

The dramatic moment unfolded during the Senate Agriculture, Blue Economy and Livestock Committee session on Thursday, when Governor Natembeya tabled a...

Governor Natembeya snubs Madaraka Day celebrations in Trans Nzoia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 01, 2025

Tensions peaked in late May when anti-corruption officials raided his Kitale home over alleged procurement irregularities and misuse of public funds,...

Senator Cherargei slams Trans Nzoia MCAs for rolling out red carpet for Natembeya amid graft charges
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

Cherargei tore into the Trans Nzoia MCAs, accusing them of normalising corruption and foregoing their oversight role by warmly receiving Natembeya at...

14 arrested over violent disruption of EACC raid at Governor Natembeya’s home
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

DCI said the suspects face charges related to malicious damage, theft and obstruction of justice following a raid on the governor’s residence during w...

EACC confirms raid on Governor Natembeya’s Kitale home over Sh1.4 billion graft probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa, who arrived at the scene alongside several MCAs, claimed the raid was politically motivated and meant to intimidate...

EACC-linked raid at Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya’s home sparks political firestorm
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

Reports indicate the plainclothes officers involved in the raid are believed to be from the EACC, although the agency has yet to issue an official sta...

Governors support state’s Sh12.29 billion lease deal to revive four sugar factories
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

West Kenya Sugar Company will invest Sh5.7 billion in Nzoia Sugar, Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries will put in Sh4.5 billion for Chemelil Sugar, Wes...

Senators summon CS Kagwe over leasing of state-owned sugar mills, demand full lease agreements
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

The move that has sparked outrage among legislators and farmers in sugarcane-growing regions.

President Ruto, CS Kagwe sack directors of Chemelil, Nzoia and Sony sugar companies after leasing deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

President Ruto, in a gazette notice dated May 12, 2025, revoked the appointments of the board chairpersons at the three sugar companies. Eng John Nyam...

Government leases four state-owned sugar mills to private firms for 30 years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Friday said the lease deal covers Nzoia, Chemelil, Sony, and Muhoroni sugar co...

Government says no political activities will be allowed at Chebukati’s burial in Kiminini
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

Chebukati’s widow, Mary, along with their sons and other relatives, thanked the government for its support in the funeral and burial arrangements.

Court clears way for privatisation of sugar factories
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

With this court decision, the government now has the green light to proceed with its plans to privatise the sugar factories, aiming to make them more...

Mandera County receives 150 computers to enhance digital literacy
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 30, 2025

The initiative is part of the UK's Digital Access Programme that aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance digital literacy within communities,

Natembeya stands firm in his condemnation of abductions as he responds to backlash from critics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Natembeya clarified that his condemnation of extrajudicial abductions was not an attack on President William Ruto.

Ten-man Tusker prevails over Nzoia Sugar
Michael Kirwa  |  May 06, 2024

James Kibande was clearly emotional and had to be substituted after scoring the goal that all but relegated his former team to the second-tier

Ruto mulls ban on sugar imports to protect Kenya's farmers
Apollo Ochieng  |  Feb 01, 2024

Ruto said it is illogical for the country to continue importing food items, including sugar, when local farmers and companies can produce them.

President Ruto's call to address unemployment, emphasises urgency of the issue
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 17, 2024

President William Ruto today called for urgent intervention measures to curb the escalating unemployment crisis in the country.

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