Sugarcane farmers in Mumias to get Sh17m payout
According to Boniface Manda, a grower from Mumias West constituency, the development is welcome news for farmers who have been waiting for the money for nearly four years.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Sugarcane farmers in Mumias to get Sh17m payout
Great expectations await Mudavadi, Wetang'ula in Western
A section of politicians has challenged the duo to push for the implementation of 30 per cent of government as captured in a pre-election agreement reached between them and Ruto.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Great expectations await Mudavadi, Wetang'ula in Western
Busia leaders clash over wish list ahead of Ruto's tour
Governor Paul Otuoma and a section of lawmakers have disagreed on some of the demands including splitting the border county into two to pave way for the creation of Teso county.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Busia leaders clash over wish list ahead of Ruto's tour
Five people killed, nine others injured in Lurambi crash
Five people died and nine others injured on Tuesday evening, January 10, after a matatu they were travelling in rolled several times at Lurambi in Kakamega County.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Five people killed, nine others injured in Lurambi crash
Budalang'i flood victims appeal for help, decry living in camps
The land where they used to live and grow food crops has become a swamp.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Budalang'i flood victims appeal for help, decry living in camps
Fishermen seek end to arbitrary arrests on lake by Uganda police
Fisherman Balaga says at least 16 of his colleagues detained more than a year ago are still being held by Ugandan authorities across the border.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Fishermen seek end to arbitrary arrests on lake by Uganda police
Three University of Nairobi Students die in Lake Victoria
Three University of Nairobi students students drown in Lake Victoria
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Three University of Nairobi Students die in Lake Victoria
Boon to Kakamega as airstrip opens up for commercial flights
President William Ruto officially commissioned the Sh170 million airstrip last week during his two-day tour of the Western region.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Boon to Kakamega as airstrip opens up for commercial flights
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Sarrai Group's Mumias Sugar lease deal faces fresh turbulence
The miller has been fighting to cling to a 20-year lease to operate the collapsed Mumias Sugar Company.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Sarrai Group's Mumias Sugar lease deal faces fresh turbulence
ODM loses Kakamega MCA seat to KANU
Rashid Rocky Omwendo, the MCA for Nucleus Mumias North Ward in Kakamega County, has lost the seat.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
ODM loses Kakamega MCA seat to KANU
Sugar sector revival tops Ruto's list of goodies to western region
According to President William Ruto, the government will identify a strategic investor who will revive Mumias and return the once blue-chip firm to profitability.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Sugar sector revival tops Ruto's list of goodies to western region
Help me out of jail, Waluke pleads with Ruto in corruption sentence
Sirisia MP John Waluke has pleaded with President William Ruto to help him secure freedom after he was sent to jail for 67 years over Sh297 million cereals fraud.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Help me out of jail, Waluke pleads with Ruto in corruption sentence
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Will Mudavadi's bipartisan style convince Luhya leaders to unite?
While the call for Luhya unity has been there for as long as many can recall, earlier efforts by Musalia Mudavadi to see it realised hit a brick wall.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Will Mudavadi's bipartisan style convince Luhya leaders to unite?
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Mumias revival excites many, but some cane farmers still skeptical
Sarrai Group has rehabilitated the factory, purchased a new fleet of tractors, and hired workers as county government encourages farmers to embrace sugarcane farming again.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Mumias revival excites many, but some cane farmers still skeptical
Teenage pregnancies robbing Kakamega girls of their childhood, future
Butere leads the pack of sub-counties with the highest number of teenage pregnancies at 29 percent followed by Ikolomani (28 percent) and Mumias West (26 percent).
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Teenage pregnancies robbing Kakamega girls of their childhood, future
Ruto urged to cede government stake in Mumias Sugar
Pressure is mounting on the national government to surrender its shares in Mumias Sugar Company to the county government of Kakamega.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Ruto urged to cede government stake in Mumias Sugar
Lusaka appoints 3 women, technocrats to county Cabinet
At least three women have been nominated to the Cabinet besides the Deputy Governor who will head the Investments, Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation department.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Lusaka appoints 3 women, technocrats to county Cabinet
Hit by cash crunch, counties seek to diversify own revenue sources
Focus turns to mining royalties, public-private partnership and blue economy. Since 2013, most counties have been struggling to meet their revenue targets.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Hit by cash crunch, counties seek to diversify own revenue sources
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What next for Raila Odinga's allies in Western Kenya?
Allies of Azimio leader who were angling for Cabinet and other slots in a Raila government now at a crossroads, some wearing a brave face vowing to remain steadfast as oppositionists
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
What next for Raila Odinga's allies in Western Kenya?
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Hard task for Azimio to remain united, mount strong opposition
There are fears that the defections from the coalition will weaken the opposition's ability to keep the government in check.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Hard task for Azimio to remain united, mount strong opposition
Atwoli changes tune, asks Kenyans to support Ruto
Atwoli said Ruto outsmarted Azimio team because he had better political skills.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Atwoli changes tune, asks Kenyans to support Ruto
Change of guard at regional bloc expected as Oparanya term ends
One of the new governors from the 14 counties will be picked to head the regional body to avert a vacuum at the top.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Change of guard at regional bloc expected as Oparanya term ends
Passionate teacher gains ground on writing dream
An alumnus of Kenyatta University, Mr Otieno is proof of the adage 'nothing is as important as passion'.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Passionate teacher gains ground on writing dream
IEBC officials charged with malpractices, refusal to count votes
The four include a Presiding Officer, Deputy Presiding Officer and polling clerk.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
IEBC officials charged with malpractices, refusal to count votes
Frank Matsaert: How we built a start-up into a continental entity in 10 years
After a decade of working to ease trade bottlenecks in the region, Frank Matsaert is stepping down as chief executive of TradeMark East Africa.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Frank Matsaert: How we built a start-up into a continental entity in 10 years
Should I date a younger man?
I love him but the problem is that he is way younger than me. He is 31 years old and I am 37.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Should I date a younger man?
Hardships in Saudi Arabia sent a woman into depression
Everline Ombima was fine and lived a normal life. However, this was until she left for Saudi Arabia in 2019 in search of a job. She only worked for one year and came back home.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Hardships in Saudi Arabia sent a woman into depression
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Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga intensify battle for Western and Nyanza votes
Analyst says the fact that Western does not have a presidential candidate makes it attractive to key political players. Osoro says ODM can no longer claim Nyanza stronghold.
By John Shilitsa, Eric Abuga 1 year ago
Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga intensify battle for Western and Nyanza votes
Woman's agony to save baby born with swellings
A woman is struggling to save the life of her baby, who was born with complications.
By John Shilitsa 1 year ago
Woman's agony to save baby born with swellings
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Paul Otuoma: I'm in Raila Odinga's good books despite our previous differences
In 2017, Otuoma ran as an independent after describing the ODM nominations as shambolic. He now believes he has one foot in office because the Orange party enjoys huge support in Busia.
By John Shilitsa 2 years ago
Paul Otuoma: I'm in Raila Odinga's good books despite our previous differences
ODM party primaries marred by confusion
Isolated incidences of violence were reported in some polling centres, but police restored order.
By John Shilitsa 2 years ago
ODM party primaries marred by confusion
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The priest who couldn't resist a beautiful girl
The union had Siundu, who was ordained on April 4, 1994, as a catholic priest ex-communicated from the parish in 2004 after which he resolved to form his church which would allow priests to marry.
By John Shilitsa 2 years ago
The priest who couldn't resist  a beautiful girl
Tips to help you realise maximum profits from your property
Profit in property is earned in two ways, one is through rental yield where the rent earned must be minus any maintenance and running costs.
By Martin Dias 7 years ago
Tips to help you realise maximum profits from your property
Sign a lease agreement to safeguard your interests
A lease tells you what is expected of you as a tenant and outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and the tenant.
By Martin Dias 7 years ago
Sign a lease agreement to safeguard your interests
For real growth, interest should be below 10 per cent
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has maintained its base lending rate at 11.5 per cent since last year in an effort to bring stability to the financial sector.
By Martin Dias 8 years ago
For real growth, interest should be below 10 per cent
What you need to know before taking a home loan
If you are planning to get a home loan, it is important to ensure that you have a good credit record. With credit reference bureau companies now fully operating in the country, banks are able track your credit records with a click of the mouse.
By Martin Dias 8 years ago
What you need to know before taking a home loan
Smart ways to sell a house in a competitive market
What does it take to sell a house fast? It is important to know you cannot just make sales by having many houses (to sell).
By Martin Dias 8 years ago
Smart ways to sell a house in a competitive market
Want peace of mind? Insure your home
Just like personal insurance, home insurance gives you the freedom to enjoy life without fear of uncertainty and give you peace of mind.
By Martin Dias 8 years ago
Want peace of mind? Insure your home
Define your style with elegant interior designs
Interior decoration consists of layout and furnishing of a liveable interior. It involves planning the layout and implementing an architectural interior.
By Martin Dias 8 years ago
Define your style with elegant interior designs
The good and bad sides of living in an apartment
Apartments have become common feature in Nairobi and other major major towns around the country, attracting different categories of people.
By Martin Dias 8 years ago
The good and bad sides of living in an apartment
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