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Poverty forces girl, 8 to stand in hole for therapy

Every morning, Sussy Nanjala, who was born with a rare muscle deformity is made to stand for a couple of hours in a hole dug for her at Sitikho village in Webuye, Bungoma County.
By Jackline Inyanji 2026-02-23 06:00:00
Several injured in Mbale, Vihiga, as police clash with youths during Linda Mwananchi rally; Edwin Sifuna urges calm, says rally to continue despite disruption.
By Brian Kisanji 2026-02-21 13:31:53
Babu spoke moments after teargas canisters were thrown into the crowd while Senator Edwin Sifuna was addressing, briefly disrupting the gathering and sending supporters into panic.
By Mary Imenza 2026-02-21 13:27:01
Teargas lobbed at Amalemba Grounds in Kakamega hours before the 'Linda Mwananchi' rally, a showdown feared.
By Mary Imenza 2026-02-21 12:15:50
Residents of Bumula constituency are expected to benefit from regular water supply after MP Wanami Wamboka announced the revival of the stalled Namuningei dam project.
By Juliet Omelo 2026-02-18 15:50:58
A power struggle has thrown Trans Nzoia County into uncertainty after Governor Natembeya ordered members of the County Public Service Board to proceed on terminal leave.
By Martin Ndiema 2026-02-18 09:36:22
Two people were killed and two others seriously injured after a quarry collapsed during sand harvesting in Maraka Ward, Webuye East Sub-County, Bungoma County.
By Jackline Inyanji 2026-02-14 00:00:00
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has denied claims that his administration spent Sh3.6 million on a Christmas tree lighting event in 2019.
By Jackline Inyanji 2026-02-12 14:39:21
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has stepped up President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign by rallying Luhya voters living outside Western Kenya.
By Juliet Omelo 2026-02-12 11:43:27
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a probe into the misuse of Sh3.7 million for Christmas tree lighting by the Bungoma County government.
By Ronald Kipruto 2026-02-12 06:00:00
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has launched investigations into Sh3.6 million, allegedly spent on a Christmas tree by Bungoma county government.
By Jackline Inyanji 2026-02-11 18:11:41
Former Pan Paper workers demand payment despite Sh229 million having been released by the government to settle their dues.
By Jackline Inyanji 2026-02-11 15:20:00