Six suspected members of a criminal network believed to have been terrorizing residents of Kitale and surrounding areas were arrested during a dramatic midnight operation targeting three houses. The crackdown, conducted between 12:00 AM and 2:30 AM, was led by officers from the Kitale Police Station, acting on intelligence reports that pointed to the presence of stolen property in the Burma slums. Trans Nzoia County Police Commander Moses Mutisya confirmed the arrests, describing the operation as part of an ongoing effort by the National Police Service to curb rising crime in informal urban settlements. “In the first house, officers encountered fierce resistance as the occupants tried to raise the alarm and falsely claimed the police were intruders. However, tactical reinforcements quickly brought the situation under control,” said Mr. Mutisya. Four suspects—identified as Ian Ewoi, Joshua Kibet, Amos Erupe, and Nebert Lipacho—were arrested. Police recovered two pangas (mach...
The County Government of Trans Nzoia, in collaboration with several key partners, organized a special blood donation drive in Kitale town to celebrate this Valentine’s Day. The initiative, coordinated by the county's Blood Transfusion Center and supported by the Allanet Foundation, Kenya Red Cross, and the Trans Nzoia Manchester United Fans Club, saw generous volunteers come together to donate blood, spreading love in its most meaningful form. The Trans Nzoia County Blood Transfusion Coordinator Yona Kutete emphasized the importance of such drives in meeting the ever-growing demand for blood. "We are targeting at least 200 units of blood. The demand in our hospitals is higher, yet our blood banks are running empty," Mr. Yona said. He urged more community members to step forward and donate, highlighting that every donation can potentially save a life. Everline Masinde Chichi, a representative from the Allanet Foundation, explained the organization's motiva...