THE Trans Nzoia county government has bought drugs worth Sh14 million. Deputy governor Stanley Tarus said the drugs were procured following advice from county technical staff. He said the drugs have been distributed to Kitale District Hospital, Kapsara, Endebess, Kwanza and Saboti subdistrict hospitals and other health centres and dispensaries. Tarus said patients seeking treatment at the hospitals should not pay for services and drugs. “We want to ask patients to report to our relevant authorities in case they are told to buy drugs outside.”
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Trans Nzoia distributes Sh14m drugs to hospitals
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Teso cops launch 24-hour helpline to fight crime
The police in Teso North have launched a round-the clock helpline for wanachi to report crime. Police boss Lucas Ogara said the new move is aimed at making it easy for members of the public to report any form of crime. He said the public should be free to report crime any time as they are available to respond to distress calls. Speaking in Teso on Tuesday, Ogara said the new measures will bring transparency and accountability in the police. He said crime has reduced by 47 per cent this year while last year it reduced by 52 per cent.
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5 Minutes Interview - It Counts When The People You Lead Trust You
I'm good at.............counselling people especially the youth. I'm very bad at............driving, I drive at a very high speed. The last book that i enjoyed reading is..........Rich Dad Poor Dad by. The most surprising thing that happened to me was..........I was elected majority leader in Uasin Gishu county even though I come from Turkana. I thank everyone who voted for me. As a politician I............want my electorates to own me and come for help or advice. My ideal night out is................kesha in church. We cannot make it in life without God’s guidance. A common misconception...
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Khalwale wants Mudavadi, Eugene support
Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale has asked Amani coalition principal Musalia Mudavadi and former Justice minister Eugene Wamalwa to work with leaders from Western Kenya. Addressing his supporters in Kakamega town on Tuesday, Khalwale said Mudavadi and Wamalwa have remained servants of the Jubilee government despite Jubilee leaders calling them names. “What is it that Mudavadi and Wamalwa want from President Uhuru? He called them devils, he has sidelined them in job opportunities but the two have stuck with him as if nothing is wrong” Khalwale said. He said Mudavadi and Wamalwa should join him...
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Kisumu Senator Prof Anyang' Nyong'o walking into University of Nairobi with an aide-de-camp on Monday afternoon.
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Nyeri infant's death investigated
A committee has been formed to probe circumstances under which a baby died after delivery last week at the Nyeri Provincial General Hospital. Speaking to the press at the hospital on Tuesday, Health executive Charles Githinji said they are taking the claims seriously and have taken statements from all parties involved. He said a committee, comprising officers from the county and state departments of health, are looking into the matter. “I am assuring you that no stone will be left unturned in this matter. We have taken statements from all parties involved including the medical superintendent...
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Stalemate over new rates at Kongowea
Mombasa county trade executive Mohamed Abdi has blamed some unnamed politicians and cartels operating at the Kongowea market for the stalemate between traders and the county government. Abdi said most of those opposed to the new rates at the market are not genuine traders but cartel leaders who have vested interest. Speaking to the Star on phone yesterday, Abdi, who is in Nairobi on official duties, said politics in the market is the undoing in the multi-million-generating market. “We were to hold talks yesterday (Tuesday) but since I’m still held up here, we have resolved to meet tomorrow (...
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College director cautions against fake institutions
The director of E-Smart College in Mumias district has cautioned students against fake colleges in the region. Geoffrey Anyembe said students seeking to join vocational training institutes should beware of uncertified institutions. He said most of the new colleges in the district are not registered under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act No 29 of 2013. Speaking in his office on Tuesday, Anyembe said parents should confirm with the Ministry of Higher Education to identify registered institutions.
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US state to put up power factory in Kakamega
THE American government has signed an agreement with Kakamega government to put up a multimillion electricity factory in the town. Senator Bonny Khalwale said he had visited the Miami State in Florida in the USA where he signed the deal and the plans are now at an advanced stage. “I entered into agreement with the American government on January 13. We are waiting for Governor Wycliffe Oparanya to travel to Florida to append his signature before the Americans come to Kenya to carry out a feasibility study of the project,” he said. Briefing journalists in a Kakamega hotel yesterday, Khalwale...
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Staff of Kajiado clothes firm resume
THE employees of New Wide Garments Kenya EPZ Ltd in Kajiado have returned to work after the management heeded to their demands on Tuesday night. The company’s vice president Herman Boodia and his top management staff met the Tailors and Textiles Workers Union and Kenya Revenue Authority officials for more than five hours to resolve the stalemate that completely paralysed work at the company the whole of Tuesday. Prior to the crisis meeting, Ministry of Labour officials attached to EPZA were ejected out by TTWU secretary general Joel Chebii and the representatives of the workers. Chebii, who...
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Ex-MP in team probing Shilingi kwa Shilingi
Former Kinangop MP David Ngugi has been appointed to chair the commission of inquiry probing the activities of the Murang’a investment cooperative dubbed 'Shilingi kwa Shilingi'. Murang’a county assembly has formed a 14-man committee to investigate the activities of the cooperative, which is a brainchild of Governor Mwangi Wairia. Yesterday, Ngugi met a team from the assembly as part of the introduction of Murang’a county. The Star learnt that members of the assembly involved in the probe are deputy speaker Moses Gachui, majority leader Peter Kihungi, James Kagoni, Joseph Machiri, Anderson...
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Joho, Omar to contest key positions in Cord
THE Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho and Senator Hassan Omar yesterday said they will ensure politicians from the Coast win key positions in Cord affiliate parties' elections. They said they will campaign for candidates from the region to contest positions in ODM, Wiper, Ford Kenya and other smaller parties in the coalition. They were addressing the press on the sidelines of a meeting between the county officials, senators and MPs at Serena Hotel in Shanzu. Omar said Coast leaders should hold important positions in the parties. “We are happy that Lunga Lunga MP Khatibu Mwasetani holds the deputy...
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Issue our people with IDs - Garissa leaders
Garissa county leaders have threatened to demonstrate if the government does not expedite issuance of national Identity Cards. Speaking in Garissa town during a public baraza yesterday, Dadaab MP Mohamed Dahiye said they will mobilise the residents to demonstrate. He said residents face many problems because they lack IDs. “If the government fails to address this problem the soonest possible, we will be forced to mobilise our constituents for demonstrations so that the issue can be taken seriously," Dahiye said. He said it is becoming increasingly difficult for the locals to secure jobs or...
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More old people to get funds
THE government has increased the number of beneficiaries of the cash transfer programme for the elderly persons in Ugunja subcounty from 140 to 523. Area social development officer Betty Amondi said under the programme, the beneficiaries will be receiving a bi-monthly payment of Sh2,000. The officer said the beneficiaries for the cash transfer programme for persons with disability has also been increased up to 95 from 31 people.
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Shilingi kwa Shilingi gets traders' support
MURANG'A county's Shilingi kwa Shilingi yesterday got a boost from Kenol township traders, who endorsed the idea. The business community urged locals to embrace the initiative as it will improve their livelihood. Speaking at Kenol Township, the traders told politicians to stop exchanging accusations with Governor Mwangi Wairia before they study and adapt the concept that they said could transform the economy of the county in a short time. They called for the demolition of structures built on land that had been set aside for a market in Kenol town.
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Ten nabbed for rioting in Embu
Several people including police officers were yesterday injured after police and demonstrators protesting against a roadside court in Embu town clashed. The protestors, who were mainly matatu operators, are opposed to the court that had been set up on Embu-Nairobi to charge traffic offenders. They called for the removal of the court saying it is being used to harass matatus plying the route. The demonstrators said the court is partial as some rogue motorists were being spared. They barricaded the road with stones and burnt tyres at Rupingaci River causing a heavy snarl-up prompting the police...
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Bungoma reps want to oversee bursary
Members of the county assembly in Bungoma have alleged a plot by Governor Kenneth Lusaka to have bursary funds for the needy students disbursed by his office. Speaking to the Star yesterday, 45 elected ward representatives led by majority leader Majimbo Okumu accused Lusaka of shortchanging them in a policy that had been approved by the assembly. Majimbo said the county assembly had passed that the Sh4 million bursary fund for each ward be disbursed through the ward accounts. He said they resolved that beneficiaries will be selected by ward committees but Lusaka now wants the names to be sent...
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MCAs ask Kimaiyo to arrest Thika Town MP
A section of Kiambu MCAs has called upon Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo to issue a warrant of arrest for Thika town MP Alice Ng’ang’a for allegedly inciting the public to demonstrate. They said the protests led to destruction and looting of property and the death of one woman. During a press briefing at Oak Place hotel on Tuesday, the MCAs said the IG should take immediate action against the conduct of the lawmaker and charge her in court. “We condemn in the highest terms possible the hooliganis that happened yesterday (Monday) in Thika during demonstrations over county government...
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AP beaten for working with thugs
An AP officer in Kirinyaga West district has been attacked by members of the public for allegedly colluding with criminals. The incident occurred on Tuesday when the officer visited Baricho law courts, where some criminals had been charged, wanting to know whether the bond or bail that will be given will be affordable. The officer did not know that he was talking to one of the spies who had been monitoring his movements and had gone to monitor how the case is being handled. After a lengthy conversation with the spy, the officer excused himself and went to make a call. Some youth however...
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Mt Kenya elders defend KDF from Raila's claims
Mt Kenya Council of Elders has castigated former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for claiming that the army was used to deny him the Presidency. Officials of the council drawn from the councils of elders of the Meru’s Njuri Ncheke, Gikuyu’s Kiama kia ma, Embu’s Nyaangi Ndiiriri and Mbeere’s Ngome asked Odinga to stop what they termed as his "perennial style of inciting Kenyans for his political gains". Speaking at Izaak Walton Inn in Embu town yesterday, the elders said Odinga has on many occasions used incitement as a tool to cause disaffection against past governments. “Odinga should know that...
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