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Nathan Ochunge

Kakamega County service board loses bid to stop impeachment

Kakamega County Public Service Board (CPSB) suffered a setback after attempts to stop impeachment proceedings against them were dismissed.

Kakamega County service board loses bid to stop impeachment

Kakamega board faces the axe on claims of defying the Constitution

Kakamega board faces the axe on claims of defying the Constitution

Medics root for 'kangaroo' care to reduce preterm deaths

Medics root for 'kangaroo' care to reduce preterm deaths

Korean government, Bungoma county pump Sh1.8b in water projects

Korean government, Bungoma county pump Sh1.8b in water projects

Former ODM nominated senator Godliver Omondi dies

Kakamega ODM Nominated MCA Godliver Omondi has died while undergoing treatment at Aga Khan Hospital -Kisumu after a short illness.

Former ODM nominated senator Godliver Omondi dies

Cleric in push for safe abortion in hope to end premature deaths

He believes saving lives is more important than adhering strictly to religious norms. The cleric chose to utilise the pulpit to educate women and girls about reproductive health.

Cleric in push for safe abortion in hope to end premature deaths

Why hunting of quails is still popular in Western

Quail meat is very tasty and nutritious with low fat content compared to other meats. A single quail bird sells at between Sh50 and Sh70 depending on its body weight.

Why hunting of quails is still popular in Western

Samuel Makabira: Former county administrator now homeless, living in poverty

Makabira was the first councilor of Plateau ward in then Sirikwa County Council between 1963-1969. He worked with political greats like Jaramogi, Martin Shikuku and Kijana Wamalwa.

Samuel Makabira: Former county administrator now homeless, living in poverty

From grace to grass: Former councillor and wife living in abject poverty, have no house

The former civic leader laments that even those he helped during his heyday want nothing to do with him.

From grace to grass: Former councillor and wife living in abject poverty, have no house

Beating breast cancer: The stories of brave women

For nearly four decades, Phanice Okuso, a 60-year-old retired nurse, dedicated her career to caring for cancer patients in various healthcare facilities across the country.

Beating breast cancer: The stories of brave women

Trail of death raises fear of killer gangs' return as residents cry foul

For the last six weeks, a series of gang attacks have left at least seven people dead. The victims are either shot dead and sometimes, they are butchered in a ritualistic fashion.

Trail of death raises fear of killer gangs' return as residents cry foul

State to pay contractors Sh537 billion pending bills, says PS

Contractors complained that failure by the national and county governments to pay their dues has led to the collapse of many businesses.

State to pay contractors Sh537 billion pending bills, says PS

Jenipher Ligono: The health practitioner with a heart for hospitality industry

Jenipher Ligono has contributed immensely to both the health and hospitality industries, becoming an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Western region.

Jenipher Ligono: The health practitioner with a heart for hospitality industry

Meet the rural champions helping women combat unsafe abortion

They promote access to safe reproductive health and fight gender-based violence. Their intervention has helped reduce the number of women dying while procuring abortions.

Meet the rural champions helping women combat unsafe abortion

Senator demands ethnic equity audit in state jobs

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has accused the Kenya Kwanza government of favouring certain communities in state employment.

Senator demands ethnic equity audit in state jobs

Mystery over kidnapping and murder of school guard in Kakamega

The kidnapping and murder of a security guard at St Joseph’s Girls High School in Kakamega town has left many questions unanswered.

Mystery over kidnapping and murder of school guard in Kakamega

Day of girl child: My struggle raising three children due to early pregnancy

"My boyfriend was everything to me, he comforted me and that is why I easily gave in to his sexual advances ending up pregnant at the age of 13 years," she said.

Day of girl child: My struggle raising three children due to early pregnancy

New Bamasaaba community king seeks peace, unity after disputed elections

Bamasaaba community' comprises four major clans- Bukusu, Mwambu, Mubuya and Munale- living in Kenya and Uganda.

New Bamasaaba community king seeks peace, unity after disputed elections

Why uptake of family planning services among Somali refugee women is low

Utilization of Modern Family Planning study found out that only a quarter of urban refugees use family planning services where majority of them take it secretly.

Why uptake of family planning services among Somali refugee women is low

Governor Lusaka defends himself over Sh600 million travel perks

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has denied claims that his administration spent over Sh600 million as travel allowances at the expense of development.

Governor Lusaka defends himself over Sh600 million travel perks

Nominated MCA on suspension after 'insulting' county speaker

Powers and Privileges Committee recommended suspension of the nominated MCA. The ward representative protested the decision, saying the Speaker’s ruling is null and void.

Nominated MCA on suspension after 'insulting' county speaker

Kakamega assembly on the spot over Sh122m dubious payments

The Kakamega county assembly is unable to account for at least Sh122.48 million that was expended during the 2017/18 fiscal year.

By 2 months ago

Kakamega assembly on the spot over Sh122m dubious payments

Second chance as Kakamega teen mothers overcome shame, go back to school

The first batch of 60 teenage mothers was selected early this year and will act as champions in raising awareness and deterring others from getting pregnant.

By 2 months ago

Second chance as Kakamega teen mothers overcome shame, go back to school

Sacco savings hit trillion shillings amid government reforms

At least 14 million Kenyans have saved over one trillion shillings in Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) across the country.

By 2 months ago

Sacco savings hit trillion shillings amid government reforms

Farmers' sweet old days before the collapse of state-owned factories

Between 1970 to around 2010, everything moved like clockwork: Farmers were paid on time for the cane delivered and employees at the sugar factory received their pay.

By 2 months ago

Farmers' sweet old days before the collapse of state-owned factories

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa defends his ties with Ruto amid criticism

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has hit back at his critics who have accused him of joining the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party led by President William Ruto.

By 2 months ago

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa defends his ties with Ruto amid criticism

Bitter reality of neglected sugar industry amidst political pledges

Will Ruto’s latest attempt to revive the sugar industry end up as mere lip service? Previous presidents have doled out billions of shillings to bail out the factories.

By 3 months ago

Bitter reality of neglected sugar industry amidst political pledges

Western charts own path without Raila

Mulembe Nation has wholeheartedly supported Raila in his five unsuccessful stabs at the presidency in 1997, 2007, 2013, 2017 and 2022.

By 3 months ago

Western charts own path without Raila

Water companies unable to repay Sh12.3b loan from German bank

Water service providers in Western Kenya are unable to repay a loan of over Sh12 billion they took to develop water infrastructure a decade ago.

By 3 months ago

Water companies unable to repay Sh12.3b loan from German bank

Kakamega: Health services in jeopardy over Sh27m debt and a court order

At the centre of the storm is a Sh27 million debt and a court order that has stopped the tendering process in the procurement of ambulance services.

By 3 months ago

Kakamega: Health services in jeopardy over Sh27m debt and a court order

Western holds Ruto to promise of reviving projects, dishing out jobs

Western is among regions that President Ruto has frequented but still lags behind in development. As president, he has visited Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, and Vihiga at least five times

By 3 months ago

Western holds Ruto to promise of reviving projects, dishing out jobs

Tanker driver dies along Webuye Malaba highway

Tanker driver dies after losing control and hitting an electricity post at Sikata Junction along Webuye-Malaba Highway; the vehicle went up in flames bringing traffic to a standstill.

By 3 months ago

Tanker driver dies along Webuye Malaba highway

Busia has potential to produce cotton worth Sh3b, says State

A government-facilitated project in Busia targets to produce at least 800kgs of lint and cotton seed cake per acre translating to at least 9 million kilos of cotton lint and seed cake, says official.

By 3 months ago

Busia has potential to produce cotton worth Sh3b, says State

Busia irrigation project set to end floods, boost farming

The lower Nzoia irrigation project aims at ending perennial flooding while enhancing food security

By 4 months ago

Busia irrigation project set to end floods, boost farming

Farmers mull over next move after ban on cane production

National Agriculture body says the three-month ban on production is meant to bring order to the sugar sub-sector as stakeholders claim move will give cartels opportunity to import sugar

By 4 months ago

Farmers mull over next move after ban on cane production

CBC tests run smoothly in Western and Central

The assessment is being conducted by the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) where learners are undertaking practical and project activities.

By 4 months ago

CBC tests run smoothly in Western and Central

Relative calm in four Western counties after Tuesday's standoff among local leaders

After a standoff at Busia One-Stop-Border Post on Tuesday evening, there was relative calm at the border town on Thursday with police on standby to quell protests.

By 4 months ago

Relative calm in four Western counties after Tuesday's standoff among local leaders

Vihiga residents to get piped water in two years, says governor

The project being implemented by the county government in partnership with Lake Victoria North Waters Works Agency, is targeting to provide piped water to at least 250, 000 people.

By 4 months ago

Vihiga residents to get piped water in two years, says governor

Nzoia Water fails to remit workers' deductions amid claims of graft

For over two decades, everything moved like clockwork but things went south in 2018. The Auditor General’s report noted financial inconsistencies 2018/2019 and 2019/2020.

By 4 months ago

Nzoia Water fails to remit workers' deductions amid claims of graft

Kakamega MCAs suspend sittings as they demand higher salaries

Assembly joins 24 others that have shut down operations to show solidarity and protest against poor terms of service. Last year, SRC abolished plenary sittings allowances for ward representatives.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega MCAs suspend sittings as they demand higher salaries

Bungoma farmers smell the golden coffee after years of crop neglect

Many farmers abandoned the cash crop following its dwindling fortunes ten years ago, but most of them have reverted to the crop with rekindled hopes of improved returns.

By 5 months ago

Bungoma farmers smell the golden coffee after years of crop neglect

'Why we chose to put our girls on the pill'

With their young girls giving birth as early as 13 years, mothers have chosen to go against the law. The Reproductive Health Policy prohibits putting anyone below the age of 18 on contraceptives.

By 5 months ago

'Why we chose to put our girls on the pill'

President Ruto, Mudavadi in Western for thanksgiving service

This will be the sixth time Ruto is visiting the region and the third in Kakamega County in a span of six months.

By 5 months ago

President Ruto, Mudavadi in Western for thanksgiving service

President headed to Western with bags of goodies

President William Ruto will today (Sunday) visit the Western region, just three weeks after presiding over an interdenominational church service in Busia.

By 5 months ago

President headed to Western with bags of goodies

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