COUNTY POST

The Director of the Centre for Transparency and Accountability (CETRA) Juma Kiboi has criticized the County Attorney at the Trans Nzoia County Government for allegedly giving poor legal advice that has led to costly fines and the overturning of important decisions in court.  According to Kiboi, the county's legal team has been offering wrong legal advice with the attorney’s actions being blamed for multiple legal setbacks and growing litigation costs.  "The attorney has been misguiding the county government, leading to illegal decisions that have been challenged in court, resukting in huge finacial implications in fines" Kiboi said. He said one such high-profile case involved the dismissal of County Executive Committee (CEC) members, whose firing was later ruled as illegal by the Labour relations court in Kitale.  After seeking legal redress, the dismissed CEC members were reinstated to their positions,l. “This situation is not only an embarrassment but a hu...

Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has accused the government of neglecting the future of the country by reducing capitation funds for secondary schools. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi informed the National Assembly Committee on Education that the government is unable to sustain the full capitation of Sh 22,000 per secondary school student and is now managing only Ksh.16,600. Mr. Amisi stated that the reduction in capitation fees undermines education, which is crucial for the country's socioeconomic growth. "How can our country competitively position itself on the global stage if we don't value education, which is an equalizer?" questioned the MP during the disbursement of bursary cheques amounting to Sh71.7 million to school heads. He pointed out the irony of the government's economic development goals for the country while there is no adequate corresponding funding to achieve those goals. "The Competence-Based Curriculum, which has b...

A section of county government employees in Trans Nzoia have accused County Secretary Truphosa Amere of frustrating their career progression by hindering promotions duly processed by the County Public Service Board (CPSB). Speaking through their union, the Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU), the workers alleged that Mrs. Amere, who heads the public service, has deliberately withheld approval of promotion letters issued by the CPSB — a move they say has demoralized staff and stalled service delivery across departments. "There are more than 150 employees who had been promoted by the County Public Service Board, but the promotions are yet to materialize since the County Secretary has failed to ratify the progression," said the union's Chairman, Juma Kiboi. Union officials claim that despite the board fulfilling its mandate by issuing promotion letters to deserving officers, the County Secretary has refused to endorse the appointments, casting doubt on ...

A severe water shortage at Saboti Sub-County Hospital has triggered growing concerns among residents and health rights advocates, with fears mounting over its impact on patient safety and service delivery. Juma Kiboi, the CEO of the Socio-Economic Development and Rights Alliance (SEDRA), has sounded the alarm, warning that the ongoing water crisis puts both patients and healthcare workers at risk. “It is worrying that the facility’s borehole is faulty and now they have to ferry water from other sources,” said Mr. Kiboi during a press briefing in Kitale.  He further said: “Such a scenario increases the risk of hospital-acquired infections, especially in sensitive areas like maternity wards and surgical units.” According to Kiboi, the Department of Health in Trans Nzoia County has failed to provide a clear and lasting solution to the water challenge at the hospital, despite repeated outcries from staff and the local community. “This health facility serves a large populati...

Residents of Trans Nzoia County united to observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA), raising awareness about the dangers of substance misuse.   The event began with a morning walkfrom the County Commissioner’s Office, symbolizing the community’s shared commitment against drug abuse.  Leaders, law enforcement, NGOs, and residents then gathered at KooKoo Grounds to discuss solutions.   Area County Commissioner Gideon Oyagi emphasized collaboration, urging the public against stigmatizing those struggling with addiction.  “Through education and joint efforts, we can break the cycle. He also highlighted the government’s crackdown on trafficking, stressing that communities must oppose drug networks," he said.   The county NACADA cordinator Teresia Mwangi cited rising youth drug abuse and called for stronger prevention and rehabilitation efforts.  “We need dedicated treatment centers and support sys...

The Kenya County Government Workers Union in Trans Nzoia has demanded accountability from County Secretary Truphosa Amere following a violent attack on county enforcement officers by machete-wielding goons during a clearance operation on disputed land. The confrontation, which occurred during an operation to clear a road leading to the under-construction County Headquarters, left eight officers with deep cut wounds. The union’s county chairman Samuel Kiboi condemned the incident, questioning why the officers were dispatched without proper legal backing or security support. “Why did she authorize the officers to embark on such a risky mission without a court order or an eviction notice? They could have lost their lives in that confrontation," said Mr. Kiboi. Kiboi further criticized the County Secretary for failing to involve police in the operation, calling the decision “irresponsible and reckless. The land, which has been the subject of an ownership dispute between th...