Wildlife census kicks off in Ruma National Park
The Government is undertaking wildlife census to enhance sustainable tourism in Ruma National Park, Homa Bay county.
By James Omoro 2 months ago
Wildlife census kicks off in Ruma National Park
Fast-track whistle-blower protection policy to boost fight against corruption
A group of civil society organizations wants the Homa Bay County Government to formulate a whistle-blower protection policy to enhance the fight against corruption in the county.
By James Omoro 2 months ago
Fast-track whistle-blower protection policy to boost fight against corruption
Officials vow to make UDA popular party in Homa Bay
UDA party officials in Homa Bay have said the cooperation between ODM and Kenya Kwanza Government will not impede their efforts to popularise their party in the county.
By James Omoro 2 months ago
Officials vow to make UDA popular party in Homa Bay
Gangsters torch posho mill in Homabay
A businessman in Homa Bay County has suffered a serious setback after unknown arsonists torched his posho mill.
By James Omoro 2 months ago
Gangsters torch posho mill in Homabay
Night prayers leave Homa Bay family in grief after loosing two minors in house fire
Saviour Omondi, 3, and his one-and-a-half-year-old brother Reagan Otieno were burnt to death in the incident that left the village stunned.
By James Omoro 2 months ago
Night prayers leave Homa Bay family in grief after loosing two minors in house fire
Sacked Homa Bay employees demand pay from county
A group of 68 former Homa Bay County Government workers who were fired illegally are demanding compensation they were awarded by the Labour and Employment Relations Court sitting in Kisumu.
By James Omoro 2 months ago
Sacked Homa Bay employees demand pay from county
Fisherman survives hippo attack in Lake Victoria
Maurice Odhiambo was attacked by a hippo while taking a bath at Rasira Beach in Gwasi South Location, Homa Bay County.
By James Omoro 2 months ago
Fisherman survives hippo attack in Lake Victoria
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Ruto makes significant strides to win over Nyanza
Observers believe President William Ruto has made significant strides in winning over the Nyanza region and claim several factors appear to favor his incursions.
By James Omoro 3 months ago
Ruto makes significant strides to win over Nyanza
Ruto's Nyanza tour ignites talk of grand coalition for 2027 election
ODM officials and Raila's close allies push for a political marriage akin to Azimio coalition. President says his collaboration with Raila will not end with support for his bid for AUC post.
By James Omoro and Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago
Ruto's Nyanza tour ignites talk of grand coalition for 2027 election
Ndhiwa boda boda riders come to the rescue of learners
A group of boda boda riders in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County raise funds to ensure children from underprivileged backgrounds acquire education.
By James Omoro 3 months ago
Ndhiwa boda boda riders come to the rescue of learners
Traders count losses after shops razed down
Property of unknown value was destroyed when about 10 shops were burnt in an inferno incident in Rodi Kopany Township, Homa Bay Sub-county.
By James Omoro 3 months ago
Traders count losses after shops razed down
Governor Wanga defends demolition of animal feeds factory
Controversy surrounds the decision by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga to construct the county headquarters at a site that had been earmarked for the construction of a factory.
By James Omoro 3 months ago
Governor Wanga defends demolition of animal feeds factory
Girls benefit from mentorship drive to curb defilement cases
At least 200 adolescent school girls have begun receiving mentorship aimed at reducing defilement and other forms of child rights violation in Homa Bay County.
By James Omoro 3 months ago
Girls benefit from mentorship drive to curb defilement cases
Gen Z warn government over complacency
The youth have warned State officials against taking their silence for granted by reverting to bad governance.
By James Omoro 3 months ago
Gen Z warn government over complacency
Teachers threaten to go on strike in two weeks
Teachers are set to go on strike on August 26, their two giant unions have declared.
By James Omoro 3 months ago
Teachers threaten to go on strike in two weeks
Lobby groups urge government to compel schools to stop detaining KCSE certificates
The lobby groups attributed withholding the certificates to illegal levies that secondary school head teachers charge in schools.
By James Omoro 3 months ago
Lobby groups urge government to compel schools to stop detaining KCSE certificates
Three people killed in a road accident in Homa Bay
Three people killed in a road accident along Homa Bay-Kendu Road involving a private vehicle and a motorbike, Homa Bay County Police Commander Hassna Barua confirms.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Three people killed in a road accident in Homa Bay
Fishermen decry illegal gear use
The young fish are expected to grow, mature and reproduce more fish, they said.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Fishermen decry illegal gear use
Homa Bay farmers hopeful goat project will boost food security
The project that kicked off in Rachuonyo South Sub-county involves giving goat farmer groups exotic goats free of charge.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Homa Bay farmers hopeful goat project will boost food security
Kalonzo accused of planning coup against Raila Odinga
Two ODM leaders have criticized a section of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leaders over their alleged conspiracy to overthrow Raila Odinga from the coalition's leadership.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Kalonzo accused of planning coup against Raila Odinga
Homa Bay residents celebrate as John Mbadi is nominated Treasury CS
The jubilant residents held processions in Magunga and Sindo town before gathering in Homa Bay Town.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Homa Bay residents celebrate as John Mbadi is nominated Treasury CS
Lobby group urges residents to expose graft in county government
CHOGO is partnering with Transparency International to sensitise residents on the new digital platforms for reporting corruption cases without exposing the whistleblower.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Lobby group urges residents to expose graft in county government
Cleric tells police to stop using excessive force on protesters
The Disciplined Services Chaplain, Father Peter Kimani, has called on the police to stop using excessive force on Gen Z protestors.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Cleric tells police to stop using excessive force on protesters
Property of unknown value destroyed as youth attempt to invade Wanga meeting
The youth clashed at Garage Road, hurling stones at each other, after one group attempted to block the other from accessing Governor Wanga.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Property of unknown value destroyed as youth attempt to invade Wanga meeting
Robbery suspect lynched by mob in Homa Bay
He was accosted by an irate mob that accused him of breaking into homes.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Robbery suspect lynched by mob in Homa Bay
Property worth unknown value destroyed in Homa Bay violence
A number of motorcycles and property worth unknown value were damaged in Homa Bay Town when two groups of youth clashed on Thursday evening.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Property worth unknown value destroyed in Homa Bay violence
Youth clash over anti-government protests in Homa Bay
Chaos erupted along Garage Road when a group opposed to the protests attempted to restrain Gen Z from taking to the streets.
By James Omoro, Anne Atieno and Eric Abuga 4 months ago
Youth clash over anti-government protests in Homa Bay
Family demands justice for woman found dead in guesthouse
A family in Homa Bay county is seeking justice for their 24-year-old daughter who was murdered in a suspected love triangle.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Family demands justice for woman found dead in guesthouse
MP Kaluma: Senators were duped by State over NG-CDF
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has waged a war with senators over a proposal to scrap the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF).
By James Omoro 4 months ago
MP Kaluma: Senators were duped by State over NG-CDF
Controversy as court stops burial of boy shot during anti-finance bill protests
The burial of Kennedy Onyango, a boy who was shot in Ongata Rongai during the anti-Finance Bill protests on Saturday aborted after two families disagreed over the body.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Controversy as court stops burial of boy shot during anti-finance bill protests
Homa Bay residents urged to donate blood to prevent maternal mortality
According to Homa Bay Chief Officer for Health Kevin Osuri, many cases of maternal mortality are caused by a lack of enough blood in the body during delivery.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Homa Bay residents urged to donate blood to prevent maternal mortality
Sigh of relief as Homa Bay County launches Sh1.4 billion slum upgrade project
Hundreds of Homa Bay residents who live in slums are set to benefit from Sh1.4 billion informal settlements upgrade project.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Sigh of relief as Homa Bay County launches Sh1.4 billion slum upgrade project
Beware of criminals who infiltrate demos, Wanga tells Gen Z
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called on Gen Z to resist criminals who infiltrate their demonstrations to loot and cause mayhem.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Beware of criminals who infiltrate demos, Wanga tells Gen Z
Hospital suspends some operations, prioritises gunshot wounds patients
Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital had to suspend normal surgical operations to serve people who were injured during yesterday protests.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Hospital suspends some operations, prioritises gunshot wounds patients
Elders fight against triple threat
Triple threat is a term used in reference to teenage pregnancies, HIV and AIDS infection, and Sexual and gender-based violence.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Elders fight against triple threat
Farmer loses six sheep in suspected leopard attack
Dan Akich, a resident of Kakwa Juok village, North Karachuonyo Local in Rachuonyo North Sub-county said he mysteriously lost the animals.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Farmer loses six sheep in suspected leopard attack
Suspected hardcore criminal killed in Homa Bay shootout identified
One of the suspected hardcore criminals who were killed in Homa Bay identified
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Suspected hardcore criminal killed in Homa Bay shootout identified
Former Raila aide elected UDA official in Homa Bay
Jakakimba said he will focus on UDA membership registration targeting more than 300,000 members in the county by 2027.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Former Raila aide elected UDA official in Homa Bay
UDA delegates elect 20 officials in Homa Bay
At least 20 UDA officials including the county chairperson, secretary and treasurer were elected.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
UDA delegates elect 20 officials in Homa Bay
State targets boys and men in fight triple threat
Governor Wanga expressed concerns that failure to end the triple threat will deprive this country of future leaders.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
State targets boys and men in fight triple threat
Multiple banks accounts expose counties to graft, Nyakang'o
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