Trans Nzoia

Three decades ago, a youthful Trans-Nzoia activist Kipruto Arap Kirwa made history by replacing one of Kenya’s independence era politicians Masinde Muliro in a by-election in Cherangany constituency during president Daniel Arap Moi’s one party Kanu regime. Even after being appointed into the government as an assistant minister, Kirwa kept...

There was a melee at Central Primary School in Saboti when area MP Caleb Amisi was cornered and beaten by irate youths believed to have been hired by a political aspirant in the constituency. The MP’s camp is blaming Matisi MCA Obed Mwale who is said to be eyeing the...

The race for Kiminini parliamentary seat has started in earnest with MP Chris Wamalwa who is a top contender to replace Governor Patrick Khaemba is set to vacate. One of those already eyeing the seat is Kituyi Wambaya . However, he is keeping his supporters guessing as to whether he...

During senate committee changes, many were surprised why Trans Nzoia senator Mike Mbito was among those who voted against William Ruto’s removal. Weekly Citizen has information to the effect that Mbito is aware Ruto has been grooming someone to oppose him if he decides to defend his seat or even...

Trans Nzoia governor Patrick Khaemba has no heir apparent as his second term comes to an end in 2022. However, Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa who is gambling on whether or not to play county politics or aim for the national front still remains undecided. Even those who would have wished...

The past one week has seen a busy schedule for Trans Nzoia politicians as the main players tried all tricks including the formation of alliances to ensure their victory during the 2022 polls. First was a group of Sabaot leaders and elders led by the Trans Nzoia county assembly majority...

Trans-Nzoia has drawn national attention in all general elections since independence in 1963 beginning with Masinde Muliro, Wafula Wabuge running through to Kijana Wamalwa to former Westlands MP Fred Gumo and now Eugene Wamalwa. Though administered within the Kalenjin-dominated Rift Valley region, the number 26 county has a history of...

In an unprecedented move, the Trans Nzoia senator Mike Mbito has been declared the spokesman of the minority Sabaot community inhabiting the county and parts of Mt Elgon in Bungoma County of Western Kenya. The move has caused confusion in the community with word that the hand of Baringo Senator...

William Ruto’s allies are leaving nothing to chance to ensure the number two man on the Kenyan political landscape not only ascends to the presidency in 2022 but also garners the majority seats in both parliaments of the national assembly and senate. Apart from possibly not jumping ship from the...