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Anne Atieno

Standard Group rolls out literacy programme in six local schools

Each school will receive 22 newspapers for one term. The initiative aims to enhance literacy among learners.

Standard Group rolls out literacy programme in six local schools

'I used to carry heavy books from house to house'

'I used to carry heavy books from house to house'

$ODM summons leaders over fracas in Migori, Kisii counties$

ODM summons leaders over fracas in Migori, Kisii counties

Backflow of Lake Victoria has destroyed fishing in Migori County

Backflow of Lake Victoria has destroyed fishing in Migori County

NIA kicks off plans to revive Lower Kuja Irrigation Scheme

NIA has set aside Sh28 million to compensate families affected by the Sh54 billion project by end of June.

NIA kicks off plans to revive Lower Kuja Irrigation Scheme

Migori County distributes rice seeds to farmers

100 farmers at received 10,000 kilograms of rice seeds to boost production.

Migori County distributes rice seeds to farmers

Sh140m fish plant lies idle for 2 years over lack of power

Mega investment is not in use because of lack of electricity. It was intended to address the problem of post-harvest losses attributed to lack of proper storage facilities

Sh140m fish plant lies idle for 2 years over lack of power

Ruto adding more burden on suffering taxpayers, says Kalonzo

Kalonzo President William Ruto’s regime and hinted at a possible return of protests over the high cost of living and taxation, citing the new Housing Act.

By 2 months ago

Ruto adding more burden on suffering taxpayers, says Kalonzo

Azimio senators vow to oversight state despite Raila's AU bid

The Senators have vowed to protect the rights of Kenyans even if opposition leader Raila Odinga exits the political stage.

By 3 months ago

Azimio senators vow to oversight state despite Raila's AU bid

Migori woman hangs herself, nine months old son

A 26-year-old woman in Kegonga, Kuria East Sub-County has committed suicide alongside her nine- months-old son over alleged frustrations from her husband.

By 3 months ago

Migori woman hangs herself, nine months old son

Content creators in Migori seek recognition by government

Content creators in Migori county now want the involvement of the national and county governments in their activities.

By 3 months ago

Content creators in Migori seek recognition by government

Migori County staffer dies by suicide over defilement allegations

Suna East sub-county Police commander Ben Kemboi said Dancun Opila’s body was found dangling from a tree at his home in Wiarot village, Kiringo sub-location.

By 4 months ago

Migori County staffer dies by suicide over defilement allegations

When a child is born with a hole in the heart

Data from the World Health Organization indicates that Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) remains the world's most common birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in 100 children.

By 4 months ago

When a child is born with a hole in the heart

State seeks to streamline mining sector

Salim Mvurya has announced plans to hold talks with his counterpart in the Environment Ministry over the gazettement of Macalder region as a forest.

By 4 months ago

State seeks to streamline mining sector

Kegonga residents protest death of teacher allegedly shot by police

Residents of Kegonga town in Kuria East Sub-County have protested the death of a primary school teacher who was allegedly shot by police officers in plain uniform on Christmas night.

By 4 months ago

Kegonga residents protest death of teacher allegedly shot by police

Opposition MPs back former president's political involvement

ODM leader Raila Odinga's allies have supported the decision by former President Uhuru Kenyatta to make a return to the political scene.

By 5 months ago

Opposition MPs back former president's political involvement

Police officer arrested for allegedly attacking man with machete

Police officer arrested for allegedly attacking a 31-year-old man with a machete in Migori, Nyatike Sub-County Police Commander Dorothy Migarusha confirms.

By 5 months ago

Police officer arrested for allegedly attacking man with machete

Raila hints at being in committee to select new IEBC commissioners

Raila outlined how the committee will be formed and said President Ruto and himself must be in the committee.

By 5 months ago

Raila hints at being in committee to select new IEBC commissioners

I escaped FGM, now I am helping others fight it

According to the Kenyan Demographic Health Survey 2022, 15 per cent of girls and women aged 15-49 in Kenya have undergone FGM.

By 5 months ago

I escaped FGM, now I am helping others fight it

Doctors' union lifts strike notice after agreement on salary arrears

Nyanza branch Chairman for KMPDU Onyango Ndong’a announced they would not proceed with their planned strike.

By 5 months ago

Doctors' union lifts strike notice after agreement on salary arrears

Stop hoodwinking Nyanza with projects, Raila tells ODM rebels

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has told off ODM rebels, saying that only the party can give nod for engagements with the president.

By 5 months ago

Stop hoodwinking Nyanza with projects, Raila tells ODM rebels

Raila slams Ruto regime, accuses it of failing El Nino flood victims

ODM leader Raila Odinga says Kenyans are worse off under the Ruto administration. Junet Mohamed says Raila is not retiring from politics any time soon.

By 5 months ago

Raila slams Ruto regime, accuses it of failing El Nino flood victims

Raila seeks to undo President's political gains in ODM bases

ODM leader is also expected to use visits to address wrangles among officials and push for the listing of new members. Nyatike MP says all is set for Raila’s visit.

By 6 months ago

Raila seeks to undo President's political gains in ODM bases

Civil servants threaten to strike over high taxes

The Union of Civil Servants Secretary General Tom Odege has vowed to lead workers in industrial action against President William Ruto’s administration over high taxes.

By 6 months ago

Civil servants threaten to strike over high taxes

State constructs Sh3m classrooms for learners with special needs

The government has constructed a special unit to accommodate learners living with disabilities in Migori county.

By 6 months ago

State constructs Sh3m classrooms for learners with special needs

Two drivers arrested for allegedly stealing relief food

The duo was arrested in Awendo town over claims of stealing three bags of maize, a bag of beans, bales of blankets and mosquito nets.

By 6 months ago

Two drivers arrested for allegedly stealing relief food

NIA kicks off plans to revive Lower Kuja Irrigation Scheme

NIA has set aside Sh28 million to compensate families affected by the Sh54 billion project by end of June.

NIA kicks off plans to revive Lower Kuja Irrigation Scheme

Migori County distributes rice seeds to farmers

100 farmers at received 10,000 kilograms of rice seeds to boost production.

Migori County distributes rice seeds to farmers

Sh140m fish plant lies idle for 2 years over lack of power

Mega investment is not in use because of lack of electricity. It was intended to address the problem of post-harvest losses attributed to lack of proper storage facilities

Sh140m fish plant lies idle for 2 years over lack of power

Ruto adding more burden on suffering taxpayers, says Kalonzo

Kalonzo President William Ruto’s regime and hinted at a possible return of protests over the high cost of living and taxation, citing the new Housing Act.

By 2 months ago

Ruto adding more burden on suffering taxpayers, says Kalonzo

Azimio senators vow to oversight state despite Raila's AU bid

The Senators have vowed to protect the rights of Kenyans even if opposition leader Raila Odinga exits the political stage.

By 3 months ago

Azimio senators vow to oversight state despite Raila's AU bid

Migori woman hangs herself, nine months old son

A 26-year-old woman in Kegonga, Kuria East Sub-County has committed suicide alongside her nine- months-old son over alleged frustrations from her husband.

By 3 months ago

Migori woman hangs herself, nine months old son

Content creators in Migori seek recognition by government

Content creators in Migori county now want the involvement of the national and county governments in their activities.

By 3 months ago

Content creators in Migori seek recognition by government

Migori County staffer dies by suicide over defilement allegations

Suna East sub-county Police commander Ben Kemboi said Dancun Opila’s body was found dangling from a tree at his home in Wiarot village, Kiringo sub-location.

By 4 months ago

Migori County staffer dies by suicide over defilement allegations

When a child is born with a hole in the heart

Data from the World Health Organization indicates that Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) remains the world's most common birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in 100 children.

By 4 months ago

When a child is born with a hole in the heart

State seeks to streamline mining sector

Salim Mvurya has announced plans to hold talks with his counterpart in the Environment Ministry over the gazettement of Macalder region as a forest.

By 4 months ago

State seeks to streamline mining sector

Kegonga residents protest death of teacher allegedly shot by police

Residents of Kegonga town in Kuria East Sub-County have protested the death of a primary school teacher who was allegedly shot by police officers in plain uniform on Christmas night.

By 4 months ago

Kegonga residents protest death of teacher allegedly shot by police

Opposition MPs back former president's political involvement

ODM leader Raila Odinga's allies have supported the decision by former President Uhuru Kenyatta to make a return to the political scene.

By 5 months ago

Opposition MPs back former president's political involvement

Police officer arrested for allegedly attacking man with machete

Police officer arrested for allegedly attacking a 31-year-old man with a machete in Migori, Nyatike Sub-County Police Commander Dorothy Migarusha confirms.

By 5 months ago

Police officer arrested for allegedly attacking man with machete

Raila hints at being in committee to select new IEBC commissioners

Raila outlined how the committee will be formed and said President Ruto and himself must be in the committee.

By 5 months ago

Raila hints at being in committee to select new IEBC commissioners

I escaped FGM, now I am helping others fight it

According to the Kenyan Demographic Health Survey 2022, 15 per cent of girls and women aged 15-49 in Kenya have undergone FGM.

By 5 months ago

I escaped FGM, now I am helping others fight it

Doctors' union lifts strike notice after agreement on salary arrears

Nyanza branch Chairman for KMPDU Onyango Ndong’a announced they would not proceed with their planned strike.

By 5 months ago

Doctors' union lifts strike notice after agreement on salary arrears

Stop hoodwinking Nyanza with projects, Raila tells ODM rebels

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has told off ODM rebels, saying that only the party can give nod for engagements with the president.

By 5 months ago

Stop hoodwinking Nyanza with projects, Raila tells ODM rebels

Raila slams Ruto regime, accuses it of failing El Nino flood victims

ODM leader Raila Odinga says Kenyans are worse off under the Ruto administration. Junet Mohamed says Raila is not retiring from politics any time soon.

By 5 months ago

Raila slams Ruto regime, accuses it of failing El Nino flood victims

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