Archive for June, 2009

Maize uprooted over land dispute.

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Eldoret residents living behind Eldoret New KCC are crying foul after maize and beans plantation in what they have called their farms were uprooted.
The residents who spoke to Fish FM today said that they were recently informed that the land where they have lived for over 50 years has been sold to the Kerio [...]

Spain 0-2 USA

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

USA caused one of the biggest surprises in Confederations Cup history by beating European champions Spain to reach Sunday’s final.
Jozy Altidore scored the opener when he turned his marker Joan Capdevila to fire in from 15 yards.
Fulham’s Clint Dempsey doubled the lead in the second half when he converted Landon Donovan’s pass from [...]

Seminar for proper implementation of the ‘kazi kwa vijana’ initiative

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

District and divisional youth officers from Rift Valley province have been urged to be transparent and efficient in the implementation of the kazi kwa vijana initiative programme Addressing the officers at the Eldoret town hall, Rift Valley Provincial Director of youth affairs Party Mulimu asked the officers to shun corrupt dealings in the implementation of [...]

Eldoret municipal council budget to be read today

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

All is set for today’s presentation of the Eldoret municipal council 2009/20010 budget estimates at the Eldoret Municipal hall. Speaking Wednesday in his office, Eldoret Municipal council treasurer Allan Mabuka said that the exercise that will be open to the public will enable them and other stakeholders to keep track of their revenue and expenditure. [...]

MP’S proposal on cabinet appointment draws mixed feelings

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

The proposal by Turkana Central Member of parliament Ekwe Ethuro to bring a motion to parliament that recommends that Mps be holders of at least a degree before being appointed to any ministerial position has drawn mixed reactions across the country. In Eldoret the residents say that the appointments to ministerial positions are based on [...]

Nurses at Iten district hospital down tools of trade

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

More than 100 nurses at Iten district hospital Tuesday evening downed there tools complaining of poor management of the institution by the hospital’s administration. They alleged that the hospital lacks sufficient medicine and water a move the say hinders efficient service delivery. They also demanded the employment of more doctors. They also accused the administration [...]

Government officials asked to take youth issues seriously

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Just a day after youth from Langas estate in Eldoret who are involved in the implementation of the Kazi Kwa Vijana initiative took to the streets demanding their pay, it has been revealed that the ministry of finance had already disbursed the funds but there was a communication breakdown on how the money would reach [...]

Illegal owners of land should surrender it back.

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Individuals illegally owning large tracks of land in Rift Valley province should return the pieces of land for the resettlement of landless people.
Through research done by the centre for human rights and democracy Eldoret branch, it was found that immediately after independence the then powerful politicians acquired big pieces of land illegally.
The centre’s executive director [...]

Trans Nzoia West high school football games underway

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Trans Nzoia West districts secondary schools football games began Wednesday at Kenyatta stadium in Kitale town. The games attracted eight teams from different secondary schools in Trans Nzoia West district. In yesterday’s matches, Phineas secondary school drew one goal to one with Waitaluk secondary school as St. Anthony Kitale disciplined Muroki secondary school four goals [...]

Trans Nzoia West high school football games underway

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Trans Nzoia West districts secondary schools football games began Wednesday at Kenyatta stadium in Kitale town. The games attracted eight teams from different secondary schools in Trans Nzoia West district. In yesterday’s matches, Phineas secondary school drew one goal to one with Waitaluk secondary school as St. Anthony Kitale disciplined Muroki secondary school four goals [...]