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Anne Atieno

Macalder residents move to court to stop eviction from land gazetted as forest reserve

Maurice Ong'ala, a resident of Migori claimed that if the move by the government to evict residents from the land is not reversed, it will lead to loss of livelihoods, homes and education.

Macalder residents move to court to stop eviction from land gazetted as forest reserve

Migori governor cracks whip on officers over performance

Migori governor cracks whip on officers over performance

Governor Ochilo Ayacko mulls plan to offer financing to boda boda riders

Governor Ochilo Ayacko mulls plan to offer financing to boda boda riders

Commercial flights launch at Lichota airstrip usher in new era for Migori County

Commercial flights launch at Lichota airstrip usher in new era for Migori County

Allow ODM lawmakers work with the government for development, Murkomen tells Raila

Transport CS Murkomen has also urged Azimio leaders not to call for protests and instead focus on development.

Allow ODM lawmakers work with the government for development, Murkomen tells Raila

Raila terms rebel MPs traitors as bipartisan talks face hurdle

Azimio chief tells legislators to toe the line or quit seats and face the electorate. He rules out any chance of the alleged culprits ever flying the ODM flag again

Raila terms rebel MPs traitors as bipartisan talks face hurdle

Migori launches healthcare outreach program

The initiative dubbed ‘Mama Agnes Ayacko Last Mile Access Program’ aims at bringing healthcare services to all the villages while reducing the need for arduous journeys and costly expenses.

Migori launches healthcare outreach program

Migori eyes Lichota airstrip upgrade to boost trade

A wave of optimistism is sweeping through South Nyanza over the business prospects the upgrading of Lichota airstrip in Migori promises to bring to the region.

Migori eyes Lichota airstrip upgrade to boost trade

Man handed 20 years in prison for killing wife in a love triangle

The accused attacked his wife after learning she had a child with another man.

Man handed 20 years in prison for killing wife in a love triangle

Police officer sentenced to 15 years for defiling and impregnating minor

A gender desk police officer in Rapogi, Migori, jailed for 15 years for defiling and impregnating a 16-year-old girl, Resident Magistrate Angela Munyuny rules.

Police officer sentenced to 15 years for defiling and impregnating minor

How widows, youth in Migori found solace in gold mining

For Peter Onyango, who grew up as an orphan after losing his parents at a tender age, gold mining has made him rise from grass to grace.

How widows, youth in Migori found solace in gold mining

Four people die of cholera in Migori as cases increase

Four people have died of cholera while at least 40 others have been treated in various health facilities following an outbreak of the disease in Migori County.

Four people die of cholera in Migori as cases increase

Raila's allies move to counter UDA forays in Nyanza

aila's ODM party has lined up a series of activities, targeting to rejuvenate its grassroots support. This includes planned meetings across the region aimed at strengthening the party.

Raila's allies move to counter UDA forays in Nyanza

Migori: 99 gold mining plants operating without licenses put on notice

The move is part of an effort to restore order in the sector and ensure that all operating gold plants in the area adhere to all the necessary legal requirements.

Migori: 99 gold mining plants operating without licenses put on notice

Seven First Ladies join hands in fight against FGM as Kuria community vow to end vice

Starting businesses for women who cut girls during FGM seasons instead of them being punished was part of the resolutions the First Ladies had.

Seven First Ladies join hands in fight against FGM as Kuria community vow to end vice

Migori Governor Ayacko sets one-month deadline for completion of 140 ECDE classrooms

The construction projects are currently in progress across various stages and are estimated to cost a total of Sh77 million.

Migori Governor Ayacko sets one-month deadline for completion of 140 ECDE classrooms

Scramble for gold after discovery of deposits along road project

For the last two days, hundreds of residents have pitched tent at North-Sakwa ward in search of the precious metal as they scramble to make a kill from the rare finding.

Scramble for gold after discovery of deposits along road project

Tanzanian woman arrested in Migori for alleged child theft

The suspect who was working as a house help was arrested by directorate of criminal investigations officers as she fled Homa-Bay County where she had committed the crime.

Tanzanian woman arrested in Migori for alleged child theft

Mbadi: Minority leadership in Parliament weak but I won't step down as ODM chair

Mbadi believes confusion and lack of proper communication in the Azimio fold contributed to its loss in 2022 election. Says fight to push Ruto’s regime requires strong will and proper organisation.

By 2 months ago

Mbadi: Minority leadership in Parliament weak but I won't step down as ODM chair

Man who threatened to kill family members after drinking dog's blood shot dead

Police in Rongo shot dead a man after he killed a dog, drunk its blood and threated to kill members of his family with a machete.

By 2 months ago

Man who threatened to kill family members after drinking dog's blood shot dead

Inside the Kuria traditional court that has stood the test of time

The court handles cases including land and boundary rows, theft, unpaid debt and marriage disputes. Chairman of the baraza says the only case the court does not handle is murder.

By 3 months ago

Inside the Kuria traditional court that has stood the test of time

Body of former Treasury official Tom Osinde found dumped in river

Body of former Treasury official Tom Osinde who went missing days ago found in River Gucha in Rongo, Migori Police Commander Peter Kimani confirms.

By 3 months ago

Body of former Treasury official Tom Osinde found dumped in river

Kalro trains special groups on climate smart farming

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation is training widows, single mothers, people living with HIV, people with disability and youth on effects of climate change in Busia and Migori.

By 3 months ago

Kalro trains special groups on climate smart farming

Boost for potato farmers in Migori as Sh110 million processing plant opens doors

Potato farmers in Migori County have received a major boost following the establishment of a Sh110 million sweet potato processing plant.

By 3 months ago

Boost for potato farmers in Migori as Sh110 million processing plant opens doors

Is wind getting back into sails of L Victoria maritime transport?

Small ports that had previously been neglected have undergone a revamp by the government and are now hosting the vessels.

By 3 months ago

Is wind getting back into sails of L Victoria maritime transport?

Farmers petition state to address supply of indigenous seeds, food

Farmers under KPL want the government to address shortage of indigenous seeds and food, organic farm inputs and ensure access to markets.

By 3 months ago

Farmers petition state to address supply of indigenous seeds, food

Governor Ayacko's administration formulate peace policy amid tension in the county

The move is part of an effort to identify conflict triggers including political, economic, ideological, socio-cultural and environmental factors.

By 3 months ago

Governor Ayacko's administration formulate peace policy amid tension in the county

Migori County sets aside land for affordable housing

Migori County government has set aside 4.47 hectares (ha) of land for the development of 2,000 affordable housing units, in partnership with housing department.

By 4 months ago

Migori County sets aside land for affordable housing

Isebania residents protest over growing insecurity

Isebania residents on Sunday blocked the Isebania - Migori road at the Kenya - Tanzania border as they protested over growing insecurity in the area.

By 4 months ago

Isebania residents protest over growing insecurity

Learners will not be compelled to follow a school's faith, court rules

Ministry urges schools to uphold the Bill of Rights and Basic Education Act, 2013. LSK and learners challenged school’s compulsory Mass every Friday morning.

By 4 months ago

Learners will not be compelled to follow a school's faith, court rules

Residents demand action after seven die in abandoned mines

Walking along the narrow footpaths in the village elicits fear. Only the brave who have mastered the routes can pass without fear of slipping into the abandoned quarries.

By 4 months ago

Residents demand action after seven die in abandoned mines

Two dead, several injured as truck ploughs into crowd in Migori

One person has died while scores of others have sustained serious injuries after a truck lost control and rammed into pedestrians and four vehicles in Migori town.

By 4 months ago

Two dead, several injured as truck ploughs into crowd in Migori

MCAs attacked by goons fault county boss

On Wednesday night, the four are said to have been taking coffee at a hotel in Migori town when goons allegedly stormed the hotel and attacked North Kadem MCA.

By 5 months ago

MCAs attacked by goons fault county boss

Tears at requiem for 11 Migori accident victims

According to the families, the death of their loved ones met them with shock as the Migori-Isebania road keeps reminding them of the bad accident that happened.

By 5 months ago

Tears at requiem for 11 Migori accident victims

Students invent anti-examination cheating device

Brian Steve and Azelia McKenzie, senior learners at the academy, say the box has security features that seal examination papers in a box with a special code for each centre

By 5 months ago

Students invent anti-examination cheating device

Death toll in Migori truck accident rises to nine

The death toll in the Migori truck accident has risen to nine.

By 5 months ago

Death toll in Migori truck accident rises to nine

Senior police officer injured as mob pursues suspect in hospital

John Boyno, an Officer Commanding Station, was injured when he led other officers to stop a crowd that had stormed Mother and Child Hospital in Kehancha town, Kuria West.

By 5 months ago

Senior police officer injured as mob pursues suspect in hospital

Mission to rescue suspected motorcycle thief leaves Migori OCS nursing injuries

The OCS with other officers had gone on a rescue mission as a mob that bade for the blood of a suspected motorcycle thief stormed a hospital in Kehancha town, Kuria West.

By 5 months ago

Mission to rescue suspected motorcycle thief leaves Migori OCS nursing injuries

Mob kills officer who nabbed bhang peddler

The police officer who was said to be on night duty with his colleague had intercepted a boda boda that was carrying bhang at around 9pm.

By 5 months ago

Mob kills officer who nabbed bhang peddler

Allow ODM lawmakers work with the government for development, Murkomen tells Raila

Transport CS Murkomen has also urged Azimio leaders not to call for protests and instead focus on development.

Allow ODM lawmakers work with the government for development, Murkomen tells Raila

Raila terms rebel MPs traitors as bipartisan talks face hurdle

Azimio chief tells legislators to toe the line or quit seats and face the electorate. He rules out any chance of the alleged culprits ever flying the ODM flag again

Raila terms rebel MPs traitors as bipartisan talks face hurdle

Migori launches healthcare outreach program

The initiative dubbed ‘Mama Agnes Ayacko Last Mile Access Program’ aims at bringing healthcare services to all the villages while reducing the need for arduous journeys and costly expenses.

Migori launches healthcare outreach program

Migori eyes Lichota airstrip upgrade to boost trade

A wave of optimistism is sweeping through South Nyanza over the business prospects the upgrading of Lichota airstrip in Migori promises to bring to the region.

Migori eyes Lichota airstrip upgrade to boost trade

Man handed 20 years in prison for killing wife in a love triangle

The accused attacked his wife after learning she had a child with another man.

Man handed 20 years in prison for killing wife in a love triangle

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