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Why Sacco's and SMEs are fast growing Iten town

Why Sacco’s and SMEs are fast growing Iten town

An Aerial view of Iten town By DK Sacco’s and other micro finance institutions are now on route to center Iten town to harvest from sprouting small and mediumenterprises (SMEs) in the area. The smaller town that grew as a business and agricultural hub longtime ago has since gained momentum in trade arena to a melting pot ofdiverse Sacco’s and micro finance institutions. Among the Sacco’s that…

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Tolgos now wants President Kenyatta ban the hustler narrative

Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos has pleaded with President Uhuru Kenyatta to deal with Ruto’s hustler narrative once and for all, says it divides the country. Tolgos who is the North-Rift BBI Chairman said that the handshake is aimed at uniting the country, while the hustler vs dynasty narrative may cause mayhem in the country. Speaking in Kabarak during the late Retired president Daniel…

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North Rift Nurses take protests to Eldoret streets

Nurses from five North-Rift counties have taken their greivances to Eldoret streets demanding promotions, issuance of PPEs and a superb medical cover. Nurses through the Kenya National Union of Nurses from counties namely; Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Transzioa, Nandi and Baringo vowed to down their tools until their demands are met. According to Uasin Gishu branch KNUN Chairman Mr Dennis…

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BREAKING: Itigo Girl in Nandi on fire

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Farmer Groups reap from whooping sh 35.5 million grants from Elgeyo Marakwet County

The County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet recently disbursed Ksh 35.5 Million to 74 groups from six wards across the county implementing Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project ( KCSAP). The phase two funding shall implement four value chains which includes dairy, potato, tomatoes and indigenous chicken.The second phase funding has come at a time the country’s economy is recovering from the…

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The Rift in the Rift; Ruto, Gideon in bitter rivalry over the control of the vote rich Rift-valley

Photo File; Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi with DP William Ruto at a past event The coronation of Baringo Senator Gideon Moi as a Kalenjin elder has set the stage for a new political battle between him and Deputy President William Ruto.The two are fighting over control of Rift Valley votes ahead of the 2022 polls.The move has also split the Talai clan elders in Nandi county.A section of elders had…

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Biwott beats Chesergon in Elgeyo Marakwet Kuppet Elections

Paul Biwott is the new Executive Secretary for KUPPET Elgeyo Marakwet branch after winning by a landslide with 731 votes against his closest challenger and the incumbent Mr John Chesergon who garnered 235 votes in a hotly contested election.The elections were presided over by the Kuppet National Treasurer Hon Omboko Milemba and other elections observers.Biwott who was the branch Chairman won with…

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Homa Bay Kuppet Elections called off after teachers went rowdy

The election of officials for the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) in Homa Bay has been canceled after teachers became chaotic.The election which was to be held at GEB Girls secondary school in Kosele town was supposed to start early in the morning on Sunday but it delayed up to around 11:30 am due to complaints by a section of teachers who were supporting particular…

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Rift Governors split over Ruto, Gideon Moi

Two governors from the Rift Valley almost came to blows after a strategic meeting they had convened turned chaotic following differences over the choice of a presidential candidate for 2022 polls. The two governors had reportedly convened a meeting of their key henchmen and other politicians from the region to discuss the ongoing political upheaval in Jubilee Party. The two, however, disagreed…

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Mother Of Two Suspected To Have Drowned After Chase By Police A family in Kamaketoi village, Kapchemutwa ward of Keiyo North sub county is calling on the government to assist them locate the body of their relative who is suspected to have drowned in a river as she was allegedly being chased by a police officer.

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TOLGOS SURVIVES GUNSHOT AFTER DRUNK FOREST GUARD THREATENS TO OPEN FIRE

TOLGOS SURVIVES GUNSHOT AFTER DRUNK FOREST GUARD THREATENS TO OPEN FIRE

Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos  narrowly escaped death after a drunk forest guard threatened to open fire at him. The governor who was on project inspection tour in Cherang’any Chebororwa Ward, was confronted by the drunk officer who was then dressed  in civilian and warned the Governor and his entourage against setting foot on Takwei primary school since the institution was within a forest…

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Shake up as Governor Tolgos Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks all 9 Chief Officers

Shake up as Governor Tolgos Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks all 9 Chief Officers

Hon. Alex Tolgos, Elgeyo Marakwet Governor

Anxiety is brewing across all departments in Elgeyo Marakwet county government after the Governor took a radical step of sacking all his 9 Chief officers, and as though that wasn’t enough, reshuffled 2 CECs.

Barely a year after he was re-elected for his second term, Tolgos has proven to be a no-Nonsense administrator who ensures that every…

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Battle lines drawn in Keiyo south Parliamentary race as candidates lock horns

Battle lines drawn in Keiyo south Parliamentary race as candidates lock horns

From Right; County Speaker Hon. Albert Kochei, Businessman Mr. Daniel Rono alias Kamlesh and the County ODM Secretary Mr. Micah Kigen. The all have their eyes trained on Keiyo South Parliamentary seat.

By Dennis Bett

Battle lines are already drawn in the volatile Keiyo South constituency as a chunk of aspirants have announced their plans to replace the current MP Jackson Kiptanui who has been…

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ROUGH BATTLE; Six line up to unseat Elgeyo governor , Tolgos in 2017

ROUGH BATTLE; Six line up to unseat Elgeyo governor , Tolgos in 2017

By Dennis Bett

Battle lines have already been drawn in the race for Elgeyo Marakwet governor seat as a chunk of aspirants express their interests, barely 9 months to elections.

The contest for the control of the county which earns revenue of sh. 0.8 billion and sh. 3 billion allocations from the national government is gaining momentum daily with over five aspirants having so far expressed their…

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Battle for Elgeyo governor's seat gains momentum, as Details of candidates running mates Emerge

Battle for Elgeyo governor’s seat gains momentum, as Details of candidates running mates Emerge

From Right; County Governor Alex Tolgos, Keiyo South MP Jackson Kiptanui and Sasini Group of Companies CEO Moses Changwony. They all have their eyes trained on the Elgeyo Governors seat in 2017.

By Dennis Bett

Battle lines have already been drawn in the race for Elgeyo Marakwet governor seat as a chunk of aspirants express their interests, barely 9 months to elections.

The contest for the control…

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Battle lines drawn as Elgeyo Politicians plot to show dust, discipline Senator Murkomen in 2017

Battle lines drawn as Elgeyo Politicians plot to show dust, discipline Senator Murkomen in 2017

From left is Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen, Former Police inspector General David Kimaiyo and the County Speaker Albert Kochei. They all have their eyes trained on the 2017 Senatorial seat.

By Dennis Bett

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen is feeling the most heat from politicians keen to unseat him next year.

Perhaps nudged by the perception of the Senate’s diminished…

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Drama as Senator Murkomen Storms, Disrupts ODM meeting

​Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen caused a stir at a fund raising that was being presided over by ODM Nominated Senator Agnes Zani and Kitutu Masaba MP Timothy Bosire when he stormed the venue in a chopper.

Zani had been sent by Cord leader Raila Odinga to represent him at Lelboinet Africa Inland Church in Keiyo South .

Drama unfolded when Murkomen arrived just as the master of…