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Mary Imenza

Kenya, Uganda sign Sh17billion seal for cross-border water project

Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muga and Uganda’s Environment Minister Beatrice Atim presided over the signing of the agreement in Busia.

Kenya, Uganda sign Sh17billion seal for cross-border water project

Governor urges MPs to let counties control roads levy fund

Governor urges MPs to let counties control roads levy fund

EACC officers arrest Kakamega civil registration officers in bribery bust

EACC officers arrest Kakamega civil registration officers in bribery bust

Mumias widows find hope in briquette-making

Mumias widows find hope in briquette-making

Kakamega leaders decry Malala's arrest, harassment of Butere Girls

Two MPs from Kakamega have condemned the arrest of former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala and the alleged harassment of students from Butere Girls High School.

Kakamega leaders decry Malala's arrest, harassment of Butere Girls

Kenya hits 783 million mark in tree growing campaign, says Barasa

The government has made tremendous progress towards the target of growing at least 15 billion trees by 2032 under the National Tree Growing Restoration Campaign.

Kenya hits 783 million mark in tree growing campaign, says Barasa

Busia to build 175 ECDE centers to tackle classroom shortage

Busia County government has approved the construction of 175 ECDE centers within the next three months to address classroom shortages across the county.

Busia to build 175 ECDE centers to tackle classroom shortage

Court reinstates Butere Girls drama team for nationals

Win for the Butere Girls High School drama team after the High Court ordered the School Principal to recall 50 drama students and facilitate their participation in the National Drama Festivals

Court reinstates Butere Girls drama team for nationals

Family seeks help to repatriate daughter's body from Saudi Arabia

A distressed family is pleading with the government and well-wishers to help them transport the body of their daughter, who died under unclear circumstances in Saudi Arabia three months ago.

Family seeks help to repatriate daughter's body from Saudi Arabia

Stakeholder offers specialised training to Busia nurses to expand career horizons

Busia County nurses pursuing job opportunities in the US have received crucial guidance through a specialized training session designed to prepare them for the international job market.

Stakeholder offers specialised training to Busia nurses to expand career horizons

Busia County receives ultrasound machines to boost maternal health

Maternal healthcare in Busia County has received a significant boost following the donation of ultrasound machines to Matayos Level IV and Angurai hospitals by Rainbow 4 Afrika UK.

Busia County receives ultrasound machines to boost maternal health

Busia woman rep calls for better PWD registration, empowerment

Busia Woman Rep Catherine Omanyo has called on the government to take swift and deliberate action to address the exclusion of PWDs from the education and economic sectors.

Busia woman rep calls for better PWD registration, empowerment

KUPPET official warns govt against writing off Sh64b school debt

KUPPET officials in Busia have criticized plans by the government to write off Sh64 billion debt owed to schools.

KUPPET official warns govt against writing off Sh64b school debt

Nurses eying US jobs to benefit from specialised training

Kenyan Nurse Consultants Limited and St Elizabeth MTC Mukumu to provide specialised training to nurses, focusing on the qualifications necessary to become a US Registered Nurse.

Nurses eying US jobs to benefit from specialised training

Suspects linked to fake police station to remain in custody

Kakamega Resident Magistrate Anjeline Odawo has granted police seven days to detain 10 suspects linked to running a fake police station, to conclude investigations.

Suspects linked to fake police station to remain in custody

Wetang'ula assures residents projects will continue despite Malulu's death

Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has assured residents of Malava constituency that all ongoing development projects will continue despite the untimely passing of their MP Malulu Injendi.

Wetang'ula assures residents projects will continue despite Malulu's death

Sh24m water project to ease water scarcity in Angurai East by April

Residents of Angurai East Ward in Teso North Sub-County, Busia County, are set to benefit from a Sh24 million water project aimed at addressing longstanding water shortages.

Sh24m water project to ease water scarcity in Angurai East by April

Sh15m set aside for installing e-learning centers to compliment CBC curriculum

About Sh15 million will be spent to equip schools across the country Kenya with cutting edge digital e-learning centers.

By 2 months ago

Sh15m set aside for installing e-learning centers to compliment CBC curriculum

Lusaka warns contractors on shoddy projects, vows unpaid dues for poor work

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has announced plans to inspect Early Childhood Development Education(ECDE) classroom construction projects in the county.

By 2 months ago

Lusaka warns contractors on shoddy projects, vows unpaid dues for poor work

Ruto pledges timely delivery of key projects during Western region tour

President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have assured Kenyans that major infrastructure and development projects will be completed as planned.

By 2 months ago

Ruto pledges timely delivery of key projects during Western region tour

Salasya calls out Ruto for taking wrong advice from close allies

The Mumias East MP claimed cartels within the government were sabotaging the President.Ruto said he will work with the lawmaker describing him as a ‘good young man’.

By 3 months ago

Salasya calls out Ruto for taking wrong advice from close allies

Truck driver tests positive for Mpox in Malaba

Teso North Sub County Diseases Coordinator Kelvin Tangara said the truck driver is admitted to Kocholia Sub County Hospital.

By 3 months ago

Truck driver tests positive for Mpox in Malaba

Kenya's strategy to reduce fuel costs and promote clean energy

Kenya’s push for clean energy and biogas adoption aims to reduce reliance on harmful fuels and promote sustainable growth.

By 3 months ago

Kenya's strategy to reduce fuel costs and promote clean energy

Little-known village schools make history with first-ever A- scores

Felix Wanzala, 19, is a happy child after defying the odds to attain an A- from St. Mary’s Buyofu Secondary School.

By 3 months ago

Little-known village schools make history with first-ever A- scores

Man seeks justice after daughter's fatal 'punishment' by mother

Investigations have been launched into the killing of a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly beaten to death by her mother for coming home drunk on Christmas day.

By 3 months ago

Man seeks justice after daughter's fatal 'punishment' by mother

Court overturns CS decree, orders Kaimosi to pick top VC candidate

In a landmark ruling, the Employment and Labour Relations Court has overturned a Cabinet Secretary’s directive and ordered Kaimosi Friends University to appoint a vice-chancellor.

By 4 months ago

Court overturns CS decree, orders Kaimosi to pick top VC candidate

Mudavadi: politicians are frustrating reconstitution of IEBC

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused politicians of frustrating the reconstitution of the electoral commission through the court process.

By 4 months ago

Mudavadi: politicians are frustrating reconstitution of IEBC

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.

By 4 months ago

Busia kicks off Sh350 Million market development project

Court rejects bid to stop Masinde Muliro University graduation

Employment and Labour Relations Court has dismissed a case seeking to stop the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) 21st graduation ceremony.

By 4 months ago

Court rejects bid to stop Masinde Muliro University graduation

Raila Odinga criticises Gachagua over political traps

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s remarks about setting political traps at the State House to ensnare him.

By 4 months ago

Raila Odinga criticises Gachagua over political traps

Senator Osotsi announces bid for Vihiga governorship

Senator and ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi has declared his intention to run for the Vihiga County governor's seat in the 2027 General Election.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 5 months ago

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.

By 6 months ago

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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 months ago

Police officer jailed 20 years for killing colleague

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