COUNTY POST

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...

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...

The Kalenjin Council of Elders in Trans Nzoia (Myoot) has reprimanded a group of elders from the community, accusing them of undermining the unity and collective voice of the Kalenjin people and of criticizing President William Ruto. The council, which held a meeting at Kachibora in Cherang’any Constituency, called for a public apology from those responsible. They claimed that the elders had issued a divisive statement while falsely presenting themselves as representatives of the community on political matters of national and county interest. "We consider their actions insubordination and a betrayal of our collective values and the respect our community accords its elders. The said statement does not reflect the official position of the Myoot Council of Elders," the group's Secretary Jeremiah Kipkering stated. Former Marakwet West MP Boaz Kaino supported the council’s authority, stating that no other organ is mandated to speak on behalf of the community. “The Kalenjin com...