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.
By 17 days ago
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.
By 17 days ago
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.
By 20 days ago
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.
By 27 days ago
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.
By 28 days ago
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.
By 1 month ago
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.
By 1 month ago
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.
By 1 month ago
State to pay contractors Sh537 billion pending bills, says PS
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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.
By 1 month ago
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.
By 1 month ago
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.
By 1 month ago
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.
By 1 month ago
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.
By 1 month ago
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.
By 1 month ago
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.
By 1 month ago
Why uptake of family planning services among Somali refugee women is low
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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.
By 1 month ago
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.
By 1 month ago
Nominated MCA on suspension after 'insulting' county speaker
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Congolese star Ferre Gola the main draw at Lokole Festival
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