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21/08/2025

KITALE:NATEMBEYA APPOINTS CS IMBAMBA TO LUCRATIVE SECRETARY TO PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD POSITION.

The County Government of Trans Nzoia has appointed Certified Public Secretary Edgar Imbamba as the Secretary to the Public Service Board.

Imbamba now fills the gap that has remained vacant for the past two years, after Albert Soita was removed by the court to concentrate on other responsibilities within the board.

Imbamba,an advocate of the high court is a seasoned legal and governance professional with a solid academic background.

He holds a Master of Laws from the University of Hull, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London, and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.

The new Board Secretary also holds KASNEB’s Certified Secretary qualification, a strong credential for the new portfolio he will be serving in.

The new Secretary will head the Board’s Secretariat and will be the Accounting Officer at the County Public Service Board.

Employees are optimistic that the Board will effectively discharge its mandate to better the county’s civil service.

The Board is chaired by Peter Wamoto, who for most of the time has been doubling duties as the Chair and Secretary.

Other members of the Board are Rosemary Wanaswa (Vice Chair), Edward Kitur, Elymaryta Khaoya, and Dr. Mackton Wanyama.

The Board is responsible for building and managing the human resource capacity of the Trans Nzoia County Government. Their key functions include recruitment, payroll, training, and performance evaluations.

They also develop policies for personnel management and aim to foster a competent and efficient workforce.

A year ago, Communications Director Dr. Felix Sialo briefly worked at the Board as the Secretary in an acting capacity before resuming his position.

18/08/2025

KITALE:COURT ORDERS NAMANJALALA PLOT OWNERS TO GET DOCUMENTS,IMPROVE MARKET.

A Kitale court has ordered the County Government of Trans Nzoia and the Municipal Board of Kitale to upgrade Namanjalala Market.

Justice C.K. Nzili,of the Environment and Land Court delivered judgment in a petition filed by Joseph Kamau.

The court declared that the county had abdicated its constitutional responsibilities and directed it to undertake major improvements.

The court ordered the County to tarmac access roads, provide parking spaces, and construct a modern ablution block.

“The respondents are mandated to undertake functions, including but not limited to upgrading Namajalala Market,” Justice Nzili ruled, giving the county six months to comply.

The court also ordered authorities to streamline ownership records of market plots, place beacons to identify boundaries, and issue documents to legitimate landowners.

The traders will also benefit from street lighting and improved security if the orders are implemented.

Kamau, a ratepayer who owns a plot at the market, told the court he had been denied the right to enjoy services despite faithfully paying levies.

“For too long, we have operated in mud and darkness, with no toilets and no security. This judgment is not just for me but for all traders who deserve dignity,” he said outside the court.

Traders at Namajalala Market welcomed the ruling, saying it offered long-overdue relief.

“We have been crying for development here for years. At least now the county has no choice but to act,” said Mary Wekesa, a vegetable vendor.

The judge warned that failure to comply within six months could expose the county to further legal action, including compensation claims for violation of constitutional rights.

The county government did not immediately comment on the ruling, but officials have in the past cited budgetary constraints as a challenge in upgrading markets.

For many traders who depend on the Market for their livelihoods, the ruling represents hope for a safer and more dignified trading environment.

15/08/2025

I WILL QUIT DAP-K IF LEADERS WON'T EMBRACE CHANGE,GOVERNOR NATEMBEYA :

Governor George Natembeya on Friday asked some leaders in his DAP-K party to embrace change.

Addressing a well attended gathering at Kapuretwa in Saboti ward,Governor Natembeya threatened to quit the party and form another one that will respect democracy.

Although he did not publicly mention the names,Natembeya blamed party officials who joined DAP-K after defecting Ford Kenya saying they have refused to be flexible in making the party popular.

"I thought our party was fine and democratic,unfortunately those who joined us from Ford Kenya want it to behave just like Ford Kenyans"said Natembeya.

In the recent past,Governor Natembeya has shown an interest of popularizing the party beyond western Kenya alongside rebranding.

By doing so,the Governor expressed an interest of becoming the party leader so that he can spearhead the desired changes.

Currently,the party is led by former Saboti MP and minister Eugene Wamalwa.

He is deputised by Natembeya,former Kanduyi MP Wafula Wamunyinyi and Kakamega DG Ayub Savula.

The party's secretary General is former Tongaren MP Dr.Eseli Simiyu.

15/08/2025

SABOTI:PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED WOMAN GIFTED A HOUSE BY NATEMBEYA FOUNDATION:

Most Kenyans are still living with poverty many years after independence.

Governor George Natembeya on Friday attributed this challenge to country's bad leadership.

The governor was addressing a gathering at Kapuretwa in Saboti where he officially handed over a house to Violet Nelima,who is physically challenged.

The house was constructed by Natembeya foundation.

He asked area residents to vote out the current regime in 2027 and usher in new leadership that will help in addressing people's plight.

He echoed Ms.Nelima for being respectful and hardworking mother.
The foundation also provided furniture, for the new house,bedding and utensils.

The governor through his foundation pledged to pay school fees for all Nelima's children.

The Foundations chairman Dr.Wanjala Nang'ole said his foundation will continue to identify and empower extremely needy cases to enable them live with dignity.

He said a number of disability cases has been identified and the foundation will soon issue them with wheelchairs.

Dr.Nang'ole called upon well wishers to partner with the organization,fund it so that more needy people can benefit.

06/08/2025

NATEMBEYA SAVES SABOTI MP AMISI FROM MCA's ATTACK.

Governor George Natembeya on Wednesday saved Saboti MP Caleb Amisi from Public shame after an MCA from his constituency hammered him on allegations the MP has been insulting president William Ruto.

Kinyoro MCA Andrew Kipekee alleged that Amisi's insults against the president is uncalled for and should disciplined by voters in next elections by sending him home.

Kipekee alleged that the MP has no any development record in the entire constituency accusing him for lagging behind especially in road network.

He said insulting the president in every gathering has proved how bad mannered Amisi is.

The MCA went personal in his attack which inform Trans Nzoia would not record because of harsh and valgae language that was used by the MCA to mudslide the legislature.

However while addressing,Governor Natembeya salvaged the MP saying being in opposition,Amisi was right to identify the government's failure.

"Kipekee,your claim that Amisi has been insulting Ruto is just baseless because the president has not been injured by the said abuses"said Natembeya.

Kipekee promised to compete with Amisi in 2027 and make him a two term MP.

The MCA made the remarks during the official opening of Berur dispensary by the Governor.

present were Health CECM Sam Ojwang,his chief officer Judith Simiyu,Health committe Association chair Luka Naibei among other county officials.

Naibei urged his Sabaot community to back Governor Natembeya's leadership and administration.

Using his Sabaot dialect,Naibei termed Natembeya a development oriented leader who has transformed the County.

03/08/2025

SABOTI:AMISI ASKS RAILA TO DISENGAGE RUTO,SAYS READY TO DEFECT IF HE SUPPORTS HIM IN 2027.

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has asked ODM leader Raila Odinga to rescind his decision to work with President William Ruto.

Amisi said working with Ruto and later supporting him in 2027 will undermine the respect the former PM has earned in a bid to fight for democratic space.

Amisi spoke at Lukhome in his Saboti constituency, where he converged with other leaders for a women's empowering program.

He threatened to defect from the party if the party leader will not heed his call of dissengaging president Ruto.

The legislator condemned Ruto's government for allegedly supporting police brutality.

He said a shoot on leg order by the President is uncalled for because it's unconstitutional.

He lamented that the current leadership has made Kenyans carry a lot of burden through high taxation, a new culture of frequently losing their loved ones through killings among other challenges.

ODM's General Secretary Edwin Sifuna, who was the guest in the event, also demonstrated his willingness to relinquish his prestigious position in the party if Raila supports Ruto in 2027 General elections.

"Yes I am in a good position in the party but I won't hesitate defecting if Baba supports Ruto for his second term bid" Sifuna said.

03/08/2025

Political foes demonstrate a sign of solidarity again.Former cherangany MPs Joshua Kuttuny and Wesley Korir.

02/08/2025

30/07/2025

KITALE:PICTURE CIRCULATING ON SOCIAL MEDIA NOT FROM TRANS NZOIA MPOX PATIENT-CECM OJWANG

The Health Department of Trans-Nzoia County has stated that only one case of the Mpox disease has been reported in Kiminini Sub-county.

The County Executive Committee Member for Health Services and Sanitation, Samson Ojwang, confirmed that the patient is currently receiving local management from the county's health team on the ground.

"Our health team visited the area in Waitaluk Ward yesterday and the day before for further assessment and sensitization of community on appropriate management of Mpox disease," stated Ojwang.

He added that more samples from individuals exhibiting similar symptoms are expected to be sent to Nairobi.

Ojwang assured that the Department of Health, in conjunction with the national government, has implemented appropriate measures to contain the situation.

He also took this opportunity to caution the public against circulating misinformation, pointing out a picture circulating on social media purported to be a confirmed case in Trans-Nzoia.

Ojwang confirmed that he would be engaging the media to provide factual information and urged residents to remain calm.

(By Karen Mwihaki)

25/07/2025

MALAVA:OPPOSITION HAS A PLAN THAN YOURS,NATEMBEYA TELLS RUTO,ASKS FAROUK TO CHECK ON MANNERS.

Governor George Natembeya has responded to president William Ruto's derogatory language against the opposition which claimed that it has no plan for Kenyans.

Addressing a well attended gathering during the opening of DAP-K office at Malava town of Kakamega,Natembeya said after opposition hammers president Ruto in next year's election,it will ensure all citizens are protected according to the constitution.

"President Ruto let me tell you that we have a plan.We will not experience shooting our youths at their legs like what your regime is executing"said Natembeya.

He said after forming the a new government,students fee capitation will be increased to sh.50,000 per student.

He said yesterday's declaration by Treasury CS John Mbadi that capitation will be reduced to sh16000 from 22000 will be a thing of the past in the new reorganisation.

"Another plan is that we will have a new and essential medical cover to serve all Kenyans and immediately stop SHA"he added.

He defended his call to have a Luhya community respected and be awarded lucrative positions in the government.

"We need Luhyas as CEOs,parastatal heads,General managers,among other noble positions but not watchmen,grave diggers or firewood splitting opportunities"added the Governor.

The Governor asked president Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet to stop meddling in western affairs,desist from belittling Luhya leaders in public adding the PA exhibits bad manners.

The function was also attended by numerous leaders including former ministers Eugene Wamalwa and Dr Noah Wekesa,former MPs,MCAs among other leaders.

The leaders drummed up support for Malava DAP-K aspirant Seth Panyako in the planned by election following the demise of area MP Malulu Injendi.