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Mary Imenza

Busia kicks off Sh350 Million market development project

The County Government of Busia has launched the construction of three markets worth Sh350 million in the County to enhance local trade and create job opportunities.

Busia kicks off Sh350 Million market development project

Court rejects bid to stop Masinde Muliro University graduation

Court rejects bid to stop Masinde Muliro University graduation

Raila Odinga criticises Gachagua over political traps

Raila Odinga criticises Gachagua over political traps

Senator Osotsi announces bid for Vihiga governorship

Senator Osotsi announces bid for Vihiga governorship

Busia leaders urge governor to save local sugar factories from closure

Business leaders in Busia have urged Governor Paul Otuoma to act quickly to prevent the closure of Olepito and Busia Sugar factories.

Busia leaders urge governor to save local sugar factories from closure

Police probe death of Masinde Muliro lecturer found in river

Police in Kakamega have launched an investigation into the death of Dr. Jairus Omuteche, a senior lecturer at Masinde Muliro University.

Police probe death of Masinde Muliro lecturer found in river

Kakamega County urged to address critical deficiencies in education sector

Kakamega County government has been urged to take urgent action following the release of an audit report highlighting severe deficiencies in the region’s education sector.

Kakamega County urged to address critical deficiencies in education sector

Driver of truck that killed 13 people released on Sh100,000 bond

Kakamega Law Courts has granted bond to Salat Gulie Maalim, the driver of a truck involved in an accident that killed 13 people on the Yala River Bridge in Iguhu, Ikolomani, Kakamega County.

Driver of truck that killed 13 people released on Sh100,000 bond

Kakamega to restart Madala Tea Factory construction with Sh700m

Kakamega County Government will restart the construction of the Madala Tea Factory in Shinyalu Sub County, allocating Sh700 million for the project.

Kakamega to restart Madala Tea Factory construction with Sh700m

Wevarsity Sacco opens doors to the public to stay afloat after serving university employees for two decades

Wevarsity Sacco Society Limited has finally opened its doors to the public, allowing anyone interested in saving and accessing financial services to become a member.

Wevarsity Sacco opens doors to the public to stay afloat after serving university employees for two decades

Victims of cybercrime share their experiences of mental anguish

On the evening of February 10, 2020, Jane stumbled upon social media posts that would haunt her for a long time.

Victims of cybercrime share their experiences of mental anguish

Kakamega county partners with USAID to boost development

Kakamega county government has partnered with the USAID and other stakeholders to boost development and minimise duplication of activities.

Kakamega county partners with USAID to boost development

Kakamega Karatekas seek government support for grassroots development

Kakamega Karate Club chairman Wilson Mutende said the club would utilise the long holidays to engage youths and children in the sport.

By 2 months ago

Kakamega Karatekas seek government support for grassroots development

Khalwale's Sh1.3b defamation case pushed to January

Senator Khalwale claims Shimanyula defamed him and his family by portraying him as a killer and suggesting that his wives were involved in prostitution through a viral video.

By 2 months ago

Khalwale's Sh1.3b defamation case pushed to January

Magistrate Kiama withdraws death threat charges against MP Salasya

Former Kakamega Resident Magistrate Gladys Kiama has withdrawn death threat charges against Mumias East MP Peter Kalerwa Salasya.

By 2 months ago

Magistrate Kiama withdraws death threat charges against MP Salasya

Governor Barasa to commission Butere Level Four Hospital in November

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has announced that Butere Level Four Hospital which is undergoing renovation will be commissioned in November

By 2 months ago

Governor Barasa to commission Butere Level Four Hospital in November

Police officer jailed 20 years for killing colleague

The High Court in Kakamega has sentenced an Administration Police Officer Philip Muthondoi Wahome to 20-years imprisonment for murdering his colleague, Philemon Kipkoech Samoei, on August 1, 2019.

By 3 months ago

Police officer jailed 20 years for killing colleague

KRA officials seize uncustomed goods at Malaba border

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched investigations into suspected tax evasion after a Mombasa-bound bus was intercepted in Bungoma.

By 3 months ago

KRA officials seize uncustomed goods at Malaba border

Sh3.25 billion Nasewa EPZ project in Busia set to be completed by October

The construction of the Sh3.25 billion Busia County Export Processing Zone (EPZ) project at Nasewa is at an advanced stage and will be completed by the end of October this year.

By 4 months ago

Sh3.25 billion Nasewa EPZ project in Busia set to be completed by October

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling a nine-year-old girl.

By 4 months ago

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement

Kakamega MCAs to Khalwale: Stop Attacking the Governor, Push for More Resources

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Senator Bonni Khalwale face off over county expenditure succession politics ,and oversight roles.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega MCAs to Khalwale: Stop Attacking the Governor, Push for More Resources

Western region beats Central in alcohol abuse

Region has seen a rise in the number of people hooked to traditional brews like busaa.

By 5 months ago

Western region beats Central in alcohol abuse

Man jailed one year for stealing phone

Kakamega Senior Principal Magistrate Zachariah Nyakundi sentenced Clinton Minishi to one-year imprisonment for stealing a Tecno phone worth Sh12,700 at the Malinya shopping centre.

By 6 months ago

Man jailed one year for stealing phone

Man charged with allegedly defiling disabled girl

Samuel Odido,74, allegedly committed the heinous act on April 21 in Milimani village.

By 6 months ago

Man charged with allegedly defiling disabled girl

Court nullifies appointment of assistant chief

Court nullified the appointment of John Barasa Andati as Matiha sub-location assistant chief, barely five months after he assumed office.

By 7 months ago

Court nullifies appointment of assistant chief

Hoha edge Samitsi to keep promotion dreams alive in FKF Division Two league

Busia’s Hoha asaw off Samitsi 1-0 on Tuesday.

By 7 months ago

Hoha edge Samitsi to keep promotion dreams alive in FKF Division Two league

Busia county, KCB Foundation partner to empower youth

The county government unveiled a Sh35 million '2Jiajiri program' for skills development which targets about 1,000 youths.

By 7 months ago

Busia county, KCB Foundation partner to empower youth

Man court for allegedly stealing a bed

Alvine Shalwa, 32, is accused of allegedly stealing a bed belonging to Linda Marongo in Muraka on March 27.

By 7 months ago

Man court for allegedly stealing a bed

Three deny stealing 50kg of tailings

Ian Okanga, Eric Shioso and Dickson Atiba denied charges of robbery with violence contrary to section 296(2) of the penal code.

By 7 months ago

Three deny stealing 50kg of tailings

Busia leaders urge governor to save local sugar factories from closure

Business leaders in Busia have urged Governor Paul Otuoma to act quickly to prevent the closure of Olepito and Busia Sugar factories.

Busia leaders urge governor to save local sugar factories from closure

Police probe death of Masinde Muliro lecturer found in river

Police in Kakamega have launched an investigation into the death of Dr. Jairus Omuteche, a senior lecturer at Masinde Muliro University.

Police probe death of Masinde Muliro lecturer found in river

Kakamega County urged to address critical deficiencies in education sector

Kakamega County government has been urged to take urgent action following the release of an audit report highlighting severe deficiencies in the region’s education sector.

Kakamega County urged to address critical deficiencies in education sector

Driver of truck that killed 13 people released on Sh100,000 bond

Kakamega Law Courts has granted bond to Salat Gulie Maalim, the driver of a truck involved in an accident that killed 13 people on the Yala River Bridge in Iguhu, Ikolomani, Kakamega County.

Driver of truck that killed 13 people released on Sh100,000 bond

Kakamega to restart Madala Tea Factory construction with Sh700m

Kakamega County Government will restart the construction of the Madala Tea Factory in Shinyalu Sub County, allocating Sh700 million for the project.

Kakamega to restart Madala Tea Factory construction with Sh700m

Wevarsity Sacco opens doors to the public to stay afloat after serving university employees for two decades

Wevarsity Sacco Society Limited has finally opened its doors to the public, allowing anyone interested in saving and accessing financial services to become a member.

Wevarsity Sacco opens doors to the public to stay afloat after serving university employees for two decades

Victims of cybercrime share their experiences of mental anguish

On the evening of February 10, 2020, Jane stumbled upon social media posts that would haunt her for a long time.

Victims of cybercrime share their experiences of mental anguish

Kakamega county partners with USAID to boost development

Kakamega county government has partnered with the USAID and other stakeholders to boost development and minimise duplication of activities.

Kakamega county partners with USAID to boost development

Kakamega Karatekas seek government support for grassroots development

Kakamega Karate Club chairman Wilson Mutende said the club would utilise the long holidays to engage youths and children in the sport.

By 2 months ago

Kakamega Karatekas seek government support for grassroots development

Khalwale's Sh1.3b defamation case pushed to January

Senator Khalwale claims Shimanyula defamed him and his family by portraying him as a killer and suggesting that his wives were involved in prostitution through a viral video.

By 2 months ago

Khalwale's Sh1.3b defamation case pushed to January

Magistrate Kiama withdraws death threat charges against MP Salasya

Former Kakamega Resident Magistrate Gladys Kiama has withdrawn death threat charges against Mumias East MP Peter Kalerwa Salasya.

By 2 months ago

Magistrate Kiama withdraws death threat charges against MP Salasya

Governor Barasa to commission Butere Level Four Hospital in November

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has announced that Butere Level Four Hospital which is undergoing renovation will be commissioned in November

By 2 months ago

Governor Barasa to commission Butere Level Four Hospital in November

Police officer jailed 20 years for killing colleague

The High Court in Kakamega has sentenced an Administration Police Officer Philip Muthondoi Wahome to 20-years imprisonment for murdering his colleague, Philemon Kipkoech Samoei, on August 1, 2019.

By 3 months ago

Police officer jailed 20 years for killing colleague

KRA officials seize uncustomed goods at Malaba border

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched investigations into suspected tax evasion after a Mombasa-bound bus was intercepted in Bungoma.

By 3 months ago

KRA officials seize uncustomed goods at Malaba border

Sh3.25 billion Nasewa EPZ project in Busia set to be completed by October

The construction of the Sh3.25 billion Busia County Export Processing Zone (EPZ) project at Nasewa is at an advanced stage and will be completed by the end of October this year.

By 4 months ago

Sh3.25 billion Nasewa EPZ project in Busia set to be completed by October

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