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Saturday, August 13, 2022

MP Wamalwa concedes defeat to Natembeya in Trans Nzoia Governor contest

Eric August 13, 2022 0

Outgoing Kiminini Member of Parliament Chris Wamalwa has conceded defeat after failing in his quest to succeed Patrick Khaemba as the second Governor of Trans Nzoia County.

Wamalwa, in a social media post congratulated his competitor Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) candidate George Natembeya, for winning the race.

"I congratulate my Brother George Natembeya on his victory. I wish him well,"

He thanked his supporters as well as the Ford-Kenya party for backing his bid, further wishing Natembeya well in his new role.

“The Elections are now over and the results are out. I have not been successful in my quest to be the second Governor of our great County. I thank the Almighty God, all my supporters, from both far and near, for their unyielding support. Receive my eternal gratitude,” he wrote.

“I thank the great people of Kiminini Constituency for giving me the opportunity to be their MP for two terms. I thank my Party- Ford Kenya for it's support. My heartfelt gratitude to the party supporters and volunteers who have worked so hard in this campaign.”

According to official results announced by Trans Nzoia County returning officerJohn Cox Lorionkou, Natembeya , former Regional Coordinator for Rift Valley garnered 158,919 votes against his closet challenger Wamalwa who got 79,020.

Others in the race are Jim Nduruchi an independent candidate who got 2460, Timothy Kiplagat (IND) who garnered 2499 and Wycliffe Eshiwani (IND) 344.

While reacting to concession moments after being declared the Governor elect, Natembeya called on Wamalwa to join him in transforming Trans Nzoia County.

"To my competitor Hon Chris Wamalwa I wish to request you we join hands to transform Transnzoia,since this victory belongs to Transnzoia residents therefore it will be agreat honor as leaders to shelve our competitive aspects and focus to bring change." said Natembeya.

Woman mistaken for wanted Police officer Kangogo speaks out

Trans Nzoia

Eric July 10, 2021 0

Phanice Chemutai Juma, a woman who was shot by licenced gun holder and businessman Ken Muyundo who mistook her for wanted police officer Caroline Kangogo has spoken regarding her experience.

Phanice who is currently recuperating in Kitale Hospital told journalists that the incident happened when she had gone to the county in search of her sister's birth certificate.

She therefore booked a room in one of the hotels as she was unable to get the certificate in good time.

Muyundo stopped her as she was heading to her room and he asked her for her number which she gave him.

Phanice narrated, "He insisted that he wanted my contacts. As I was going to my room, he kept calling me. So I asked the caretaker to accompany me outside the gate where he was.

"He asked who between us was Chemutai and when I said that it was me, he bribed the caretaker with Ksh1,000 and told her to go which she agreed, leaving me alone with him," she added.

Phanice screamed for help after Muyundo shot her when they were both in the car.

She also said, "He got his phone from his pocket and said that he had my photo and had been looking for me. I was so scared."

However, she was rushed to hospital by police officers who rescued her.

According to a police report recorded at Kiminini Police Station, under OB 26/8/7/2021, the man suspected Phanice was Kangogo as she had allegedly pestered the businessman with multiple calls to meet.

Kangogo is a wanted police officer on the run after allegedly shooting dead an officer in Nakuru County on Sunday, July 4, and reportedly killing yet another man in Juja, Kiambu County the next day.

Cops discover 8 guns and 197 rounds of ammunition at police officer's home

Trans Nzoia

Eric June 02, 2021 0

Eight guns and 197 rounds of ammunition were discovered by police officers in Trans Nzoia on Tuesday night at the home of a police officer attached to the Judiciary.

The police report indicated that detectives were tipped off that an unidentified person had been spotted inside the home of the police officer who was absent at the time.

However, the unidentified suspect fled, leaving the door open.

The officers delved into the matter further after they went inside the house following the tip off and found that the house was leased to a police driver named Maxwell Tally Mutonyi, who lives in the Police Band quarters in the South B Nairobi Area.

In the living room, they discovered one UZI SMG rifle with magazine S/No. 09234, a Smith and Wesson revolver with registration S/No.38SPL, six Germany Walther pistols with magazines S/Nos BE5768, XB3026, BP4957, AW5339, ME8395, and HJ6205, and 197 rounds calibre 9 mm ammunition.

Other items found were a jungle pullover, one smoke trouser, one modified swagger cane, a colorless liquid in a five litre Jerry can and an Angola jungle shirt.

A blue Peugeot of registration No. KAC 001W that was outside the house wa impounded.

The police officer in question was arrested and he is to be arraigned at the Kitale Law Courts.

Over 200 families rendered homeless after eviction

Trans Nzoia

Eric March 07, 2021 0

More than 200 families have been rendered homeless after security forces evicted them from the Chepchoina settlement scheme along Trans Nzoia and West Pokot Counties on Saturday, March 6.

Reportedly, the eviction was against the law because the residents were ordered to vacate the land without being given adequate notice.

There have been ongoing disputes over the land between the government and the squatters who were allocated the land by the Agricultural Development Corporation.

Residents blamed the Trans Nzoia County County Commissioner for the eviction, claiming that they have court orders that protect them from any eviction.

One of the victims said, “The County Commissioner of Trans Nzoia has destroyed people's settlements without issuing an eviction order from the court.”