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Stanley Ongwae

Scramble on for Nyamira's most crowded seat as 15 join race for MP

West Mugirango stands out as one with the largest number of candidates at 15 with Kitutu Masaba following closely with 12, North Mugirango with 13 and Borabu 10 candidates.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Scramble on for Nyamira's most crowded seat as 15 join race for MP

Raila Odinga allies: Ruto's manifesto simplistic

Raila Odinga allies: Ruto's manifesto simplistic

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Obokano: Instrument only played by men

Obokano: Instrument only played by men

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Matiang'i dismisses Ruto forays in Gusii

Matiang'i dismisses Ruto forays in Gusii

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

CS Omamo gunning for first IFAD female president

Omamo who was nominated by President Uhuru Kenyatta in May is expected to face three other contenders for the prestigious position.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

CS Omamo gunning for first IFAD female president

Labour court stops Nyamira county's move to employ more staff

A county resident moved to court to protest the planned hiring of new staff, citing a lack of budgetary allocation as well as an unresolved issue of 10 illegally hired employees.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Labour court stops Nyamira county's move to employ more staff

Governor Nyaribo accuses MCAs of stealing bursary cash, wants them probed

Ward reps colluded with schools to include non-existent students in lists of beneficiaries, report claims.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Governor Nyaribo accuses MCAs of stealing bursary cash, wants them probed

Senate aspirant rides on a donkey to seek IEBC clearance

Mochenwa said the move was akin to what Jesus did in Jerusalem in the Bible and was a sign of humility, service and dedication.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Senate aspirant rides on a donkey to seek IEBC clearance

Aspirants raise concerns over shared names on ballot

The aspirants have partitioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) to put clear measures to avoid confusion over candidates sharing names on the ballot.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Aspirants raise concerns over shared names on ballot

Delays, technical hitches reported as aspirants rush to clear with IEBC

Several political aspirants in the forthcoming August 9 polls were forced to wait for hours at various IBEC stations as the commission started the verification and clearance exercise.

By Olivia Odhiambo 2 months ago

Delays, technical hitches reported as aspirants rush to clear with IEBC

Lake region bloc draws plan to connect 14 counties to railway

The national railway line currently serves Kericho, Kisumu, Nandi, and part of Narok. But according to officials, the prospected rail line will serve the other counties.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Lake region bloc draws plan to connect 14 counties to railway

Nyamira County back to manual tax collection

Nyamira County has reverted to manual collection of taxes after the automated system was pulled down following contractual disagreement with the service provider.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Nyamira County back to manual tax collection

Nine counties approve Sh3b agro-industrial park project

Nine counties in the Lake Region Economic Bloc have endorsed a Sh3 billion agro-industrial park that is being initiated by UNIDO.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Nine counties approve Sh3b agro-industrial park project

Mudavadi's fear over independent candidates

Kenya Kwanza Coalition has raised suspicion over large number of independent candidates saying it could be a plan by the Azimio la Umoja Coalition to rig elections.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Mudavadi's fear over independent candidates

Two former MPs join race to dethrone North Mugirango MP Nyamoko

Two former North Mugirango MPs are seeking to reclaim the parliamentary seat they lost amid a congested duel that might be determined by clan dynamics.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Two former MPs join race to dethrone North Mugirango MP Nyamoko

Two Nyamira governor bid to vie as running mates

Two aspirants for the Nyamira governor’s seat have dropped their ambitions and joined the race as running mates.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Two Nyamira governor bid to vie as running mates

Update: How fuel tanker crashed into coffin shop, killing attendant

When a coffin Sales Executive Vanice Kemuto retired to the privacy of her bedroom on Tuesday night, she had plans for the next day but death followed

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Update: How fuel tanker crashed into coffin shop, killing attendant

Alarm as eucalyptus trees leave 'God's bathroom' dry and thirsty

The trees have been singled out as a major major culprits in the drying up of rivers and wetlands in the region.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Alarm as eucalyptus trees leave 'God's bathroom' dry and thirsty

Revival of sports brings Nyamira back to life

For the past 20 years, the Nyamira County has not been performing at its best. Nyamira is home to Olympic Silver medallist Hellen Obiri.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Revival of sports brings Nyamira back to life

Girl in Nyamira refuses to write KCSE exam, insults her father and teacher

A candidate refused to sit the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination after falling out with her father and a principal.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Girl in Nyamira refuses to write KCSE exam, insults her father and teacher

Crowded race as Nyaribo seeks to defend his seat after 18 months

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo will have been in office for only 18 months by the next General Election...

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Crowded race as Nyaribo seeks to defend his seat after 18 months

Woman admits to sexually molesting grandson aged 12

A 64-year-old woman from Nyamira County on Tuesday pleaded guilty to sexually molesting her 12-year-old grandson.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Woman admits to sexually molesting grandson aged 12

Woman aspirant now joins male dominated race for Borabu seat

Five contestants are seeking to succeed MP Ben Momanyi who is now focusing on the Nyamira governorship race.

By Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

Woman aspirant now joins male dominated race for Borabu seat

Emotions run high as woman shot 16 times by police husband is buried

Antony Mwangi is said to have shot his wife 16 times before he turned the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide.

By Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

Emotions run high as woman shot 16 times by police husband is buried

Kalonzo's key pointman denies defecting to ODM

MP Momanyi said he did not decamp to ODM during Odinga's meeting in Keroka Town on Thursday.

By Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

Kalonzo's key pointman denies defecting to ODM

Go slow on your demands, Raila's Azimio troops tell Kalonzo

Controversy surrounding an impending pre-election deal between ODM leader Raila Odinga and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has taken a fresh twist.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

Go slow on your demands, Raila's Azimio troops tell Kalonzo

Kalonzo: OKA and Azimio in talks to form super alliance

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has given the clearest hint that a deal between the One Kenya Alliance (OKA) and ODM leader Raila Odinga’s Azimio.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

Kalonzo: OKA and Azimio in talks to form super alliance

Things changing in area where women are laid-back in politics

Since Kenya’s independence 58 years ago, nine out 13 constituencies in Gusii have never had a woman contesting for parliamentary seats.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Things changing in area where women are laid-back in politics

County Commissioner warns scrap metal dealers as firm struggles to restore power

Kenya Power company is losing five transformers every month to vandals.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

County Commissioner warns scrap metal dealers as firm struggles to restore power

Ruto stole my political slogan, Muturi claims

Speaker Justin Muturi accused a section of leaders of hypocrisy for claiming some of their competitors are corrupt.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Ruto stole my political slogan, Muturi claims

Nyamira North teachers sexually molesting learners

The perpetrators beat justice was by coercing victims to retract statements to shield them.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Nyamira North teachers sexually molesting learners

Over 60,000 IDs yet to be collected by owners in Nyanza region

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is expected to launch another round of voter registration today.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Over 60,000 IDs yet to be collected by owners in Nyanza region

Focus on your manifesto, Matiang'i now tells Ruto

Attacking me and Karanja Kibicho should not be part of your manifesto, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has told Deputy President William Rut

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Focus on your manifesto, Matiang'i now tells Ruto

Court orders for exhumation of man secretly buried in Nyamira

Police officers from Sengera Police Station have been ordered to exhume the body of the late Ezekiel Omao at Irianyi village in Kitutu Masaba.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Court orders for exhumation of man secretly buried in Nyamira

State directs school heads to allow any disgruntled student to go home early

PS Julius Jwan said school heads should desist from restraining learners who want to go home as long as the process is done properly.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

State directs school heads to allow any disgruntled student to go home early

Politicians left stranded after pastor orders mourners to leave

Pastor Charles Obara of CITAM was leading a burial service when several politicians arrived with an unruly crowd disrupting the Church service.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Politicians left stranded after pastor orders mourners to leave

Nyamira MCA accused of defilement acquitted for lack of evidence

Fred Nyachae, of Magwagwa Ward was acquitted after Senior Resident Magistrate Samuel Arome ruled he had no case to answer.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Nyamira MCA accused of defilement acquitted for lack of evidence

Doctor wants 'discriminatory' maternity leave quashed

The court declined to declare the matter as urgent but directed the enjoined parties to respond to the suit before the end of January

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Doctor wants 'discriminatory' maternity leave quashed

Next kingpin? The Matiang'i factor in Gusii region politics

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s influence in the region’s politics is widely acknowledged.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago

Next kingpin? The Matiang'i factor in Gusii region politics

CS Omamo gunning for first IFAD female president

Omamo who was nominated by President Uhuru Kenyatta in May is expected to face three other contenders for the prestigious position.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

CS Omamo gunning for first IFAD female president

Labour court stops Nyamira county's move to employ more staff

A county resident moved to court to protest the planned hiring of new staff, citing a lack of budgetary allocation as well as an unresolved issue of 10 illegally hired employees.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Labour court stops Nyamira county's move to employ more staff

Governor Nyaribo accuses MCAs of stealing bursary cash, wants them probed

Ward reps colluded with schools to include non-existent students in lists of beneficiaries, report claims.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Governor Nyaribo accuses MCAs of stealing bursary cash, wants them probed

Senate aspirant rides on a donkey to seek IEBC clearance

Mochenwa said the move was akin to what Jesus did in Jerusalem in the Bible and was a sign of humility, service and dedication.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Senate aspirant rides on a donkey to seek IEBC clearance

Aspirants raise concerns over shared names on ballot

The aspirants have partitioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) to put clear measures to avoid confusion over candidates sharing names on the ballot.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Aspirants raise concerns over shared names on ballot

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