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Brian Kisanji

Chakava cherished village life, Maragoli culture

Chakava was described as a village boy who dared to dream as the elite eulogised him as a father of the Kenyan publishing industry, who presided over the new age of book publishing.

Chakava cherished village life, Maragoli culture

Mudavadi warns politicians to tread carefully on Raila's candidacy to AU

Mudavadi warns politicians to tread carefully on Raila's candidacy to AU

Mourners pay glowing tributes to Chakava

Mourners pay glowing tributes to Chakava

ODM seeks to tighten grip on Vihiga assembly amid wrangles

ODM seeks to tighten grip on Vihiga assembly amid wrangles

158 needy students benefit from Vihiga governor's scholarship

The scholarship programme attracted 325 applicants, but only 158 were selected to benefit from the kitty.

By 3 months ago

158 needy students benefit from Vihiga governor's scholarship

Increase our allocation, counties tell revenue body

Governor Wilber Ottichilo and Senator Godfrey Osotsi said they want the county’s equitable share to match the allocation given to ‘big’ counties.

By 3 months ago

Increase our allocation, counties tell revenue body

We're working to ease cost of living, says Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged politicians to stop early campaigns and redirect their energies to reviving the economy.

By 3 months ago

We're working to ease cost of living, says Mudavadi

Rite of Passage: Thousands of Maragoli boys pass out at cultural festival

Dressed in new white shirts and black trousers the new men in town are carrying their traditional sticks (mdondo) to signify their newfound status in society.

By 3 months ago

Rite of Passage: Thousands of Maragoli boys pass out at cultural festival

ANC leadership moves to rejuvenate party ahead of 2027 polls

ANC Party has unveiled ambitious plans for a comprehensive overhaul, intending to bestow a national identity upon the party associated with Musalia Mudavadi by the year 2027.

By 4 months ago

ANC leadership moves to rejuvenate party ahead of 2027 polls

Vihiga County to offer free diabetes screening, treatment

Free diabetes screening and drug distribution will also be offered at Level Two and Three health facilities by the end of this year.

By 4 months ago

Vihiga County to offer free diabetes screening, treatment

Forget our nod if cost of living is not in report, Kalonzo tells Ruto

Leaders say the government is slow to respond to issues affecting wananchi. The team agreed on the draft report and is working on the final one.

By 5 months ago

Forget our nod if cost of living is not in report, Kalonzo tells Ruto

Nema issues warning on dumping in urban centres

NEMA rolled out a drive to sensitise the locals on responsible waste disposal after complaints that the towns have been experiencing flooding due to blockage of the drainage system by garbage.

By 5 months ago

Nema issues warning on dumping in urban centres

Family seeks justice for security official's death

Richard Sandagi, a member of the community policing committee (Nyumba Kumi), was killed in an alleged revenge attack after he confronted a suspect.

By 6 months ago

Family seeks justice for security official's death

Residents hopeful as industrial park set to uplift local economy

The industrial park is projected to generate at least 1,000 jobs while benefiting thousands of farmers and reducing poverty levels.

By 6 months ago

Residents hopeful as industrial park set to uplift local economy

Senate team wants former bosses prosecuted for running down water firm

Area governor Ottichilo launched a task force to investigate the water company after the Auditor General raised queries of its financial statements.

By 6 months ago

Senate team wants former bosses prosecuted for running down water firm

Drugs worth Sh1.4 million destroyed in Vihiga

The officers destroyed 450 brooms of bhang, 2,000 litres of chang'aa, and five cartons of contraband cigarettes.

By 6 months ago

Drugs worth Sh1.4 million destroyed in Vihiga

County sets ground for law to curb malnutrition

The Bill comes after data county data showed a high stunting rate, at 23.5 per cent. This is due to the fact that the majority of children are experiencing a rise in diet-related complications.

By 7 months ago

County sets ground for law to curb malnutrition

Do not coerce our MPs to work with you, Raila now fires at President

Opposition leader Raila Odinga said any Member of Parliament from Azimio should stick to oversight of the Kenya Kwanza government.

By 7 months ago

Do not coerce our MPs to work with you, Raila now fires at President

Investors invited to dig up, crush granites

Many residents of the county have pegged their hopes on the project to lift their living standards.

By 7 months ago

Investors invited to dig up, crush granites

Raila faults Ruto threats to sugar industry cartels

Raila said the threats were unwarranted and diluted the real issues and troubles Western and Nyanza sugarcane farmers were going through.

By 7 months ago

Raila faults Ruto threats to sugar industry cartels

Concern over increase in mental illness in Vihiga

Statistics released by the Vihiga County Health Department show a surging number of mental disorders, with at least 9,431 patients currently undergoing psychiatric treatment.

By 7 months ago

Concern over increase in mental illness in Vihiga

Leaders rally behind Mudavadi, call for unity

Some analysts believe that Mudavadi’s current position as Prime Cabinet Secretary in the Kenya Kwanza government puts him in a vantage position to turn around his political fortunes

By 8 months ago

Leaders rally behind Mudavadi, call for unity

I will deal with you, Ruto tells Azimio

Ruto reiterated that the government was not going to allow anarchy or violent protests.

By 8 months ago

I will deal with you, Ruto tells Azimio

158 needy students benefit from Vihiga governor's scholarship

The scholarship programme attracted 325 applicants, but only 158 were selected to benefit from the kitty.

By 3 months ago

158 needy students benefit from Vihiga governor's scholarship

Increase our allocation, counties tell revenue body

Governor Wilber Ottichilo and Senator Godfrey Osotsi said they want the county’s equitable share to match the allocation given to ‘big’ counties.

By 3 months ago

Increase our allocation, counties tell revenue body

We're working to ease cost of living, says Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged politicians to stop early campaigns and redirect their energies to reviving the economy.

By 3 months ago

We're working to ease cost of living, says Mudavadi

Rite of Passage: Thousands of Maragoli boys pass out at cultural festival

Dressed in new white shirts and black trousers the new men in town are carrying their traditional sticks (mdondo) to signify their newfound status in society.

By 3 months ago

Rite of Passage: Thousands of Maragoli boys pass out at cultural festival

ANC leadership moves to rejuvenate party ahead of 2027 polls

ANC Party has unveiled ambitious plans for a comprehensive overhaul, intending to bestow a national identity upon the party associated with Musalia Mudavadi by the year 2027.

By 4 months ago

ANC leadership moves to rejuvenate party ahead of 2027 polls

Vihiga County to offer free diabetes screening, treatment

Free diabetes screening and drug distribution will also be offered at Level Two and Three health facilities by the end of this year.

By 4 months ago

Vihiga County to offer free diabetes screening, treatment

Forget our nod if cost of living is not in report, Kalonzo tells Ruto

Leaders say the government is slow to respond to issues affecting wananchi. The team agreed on the draft report and is working on the final one.

By 5 months ago

Forget our nod if cost of living is not in report, Kalonzo tells Ruto

Nema issues warning on dumping in urban centres

NEMA rolled out a drive to sensitise the locals on responsible waste disposal after complaints that the towns have been experiencing flooding due to blockage of the drainage system by garbage.

By 5 months ago

Nema issues warning on dumping in urban centres

Family seeks justice for security official's death

Richard Sandagi, a member of the community policing committee (Nyumba Kumi), was killed in an alleged revenge attack after he confronted a suspect.

By 6 months ago

Family seeks justice for security official's death

Residents hopeful as industrial park set to uplift local economy

The industrial park is projected to generate at least 1,000 jobs while benefiting thousands of farmers and reducing poverty levels.

By 6 months ago

Residents hopeful as industrial park set to uplift local economy

Senate team wants former bosses prosecuted for running down water firm

Area governor Ottichilo launched a task force to investigate the water company after the Auditor General raised queries of its financial statements.

By 6 months ago

Senate team wants former bosses prosecuted for running down water firm

Drugs worth Sh1.4 million destroyed in Vihiga

The officers destroyed 450 brooms of bhang, 2,000 litres of chang'aa, and five cartons of contraband cigarettes.

By 6 months ago

Drugs worth Sh1.4 million destroyed in Vihiga

County sets ground for law to curb malnutrition

The Bill comes after data county data showed a high stunting rate, at 23.5 per cent. This is due to the fact that the majority of children are experiencing a rise in diet-related complications.

By 7 months ago

County sets ground for law to curb malnutrition

Do not coerce our MPs to work with you, Raila now fires at President

Opposition leader Raila Odinga said any Member of Parliament from Azimio should stick to oversight of the Kenya Kwanza government.

By 7 months ago

Do not coerce our MPs to work with you, Raila now fires at President

Investors invited to dig up, crush granites

Many residents of the county have pegged their hopes on the project to lift their living standards.

By 7 months ago

Investors invited to dig up, crush granites

Raila faults Ruto threats to sugar industry cartels

Raila said the threats were unwarranted and diluted the real issues and troubles Western and Nyanza sugarcane farmers were going through.

By 7 months ago

Raila faults Ruto threats to sugar industry cartels

Concern over increase in mental illness in Vihiga

Statistics released by the Vihiga County Health Department show a surging number of mental disorders, with at least 9,431 patients currently undergoing psychiatric treatment.

By 7 months ago

Concern over increase in mental illness in Vihiga

Leaders rally behind Mudavadi, call for unity

Some analysts believe that Mudavadi’s current position as Prime Cabinet Secretary in the Kenya Kwanza government puts him in a vantage position to turn around his political fortunes

By 8 months ago

Leaders rally behind Mudavadi, call for unity

I will deal with you, Ruto tells Azimio

Ruto reiterated that the government was not going to allow anarchy or violent protests.

By 8 months ago

I will deal with you, Ruto tells Azimio

158 needy students benefit from Vihiga governor's scholarship

The scholarship programme attracted 325 applicants, but only 158 were selected to benefit from the kitty.

By 3 months ago

158 needy students benefit from Vihiga governor's scholarship

Increase our allocation, counties tell revenue body

Governor Wilber Ottichilo and Senator Godfrey Osotsi said they want the county’s equitable share to match the allocation given to ‘big’ counties.

By 3 months ago

Increase our allocation, counties tell revenue body

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