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Eric Abuga

Changing tourism investment strategy in protecting Nyamira's untapped sites

The Keera waterfalls is a cave where rainmakers once gathered to make their sacrifices; a site whose rich history continues to draw imaginations from the young generation.

Changing tourism investment strategy in protecting Nyamira's untapped sites

Ghost workers: Kisii County stops salary payment to 740 staff

Ghost workers: Kisii County stops salary payment to 740 staff

Call for truce between Nyamira governor, MCAs as impeachment motion looms

Call for truce between Nyamira governor, MCAs as impeachment motion looms

Mother, two children die in a fire incident in Kisii

Mother, two children die in a fire incident in Kisii

Nyaribari Chache MP sues popular blogger Cyprian Nyakundi for defamation

Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has sued blogger Cyprian Nyakundi over defamation.

Nyaribari Chache MP sues popular blogger Cyprian Nyakundi for defamation

Three suspected thugs gunned down by police in Kisii

Kisii police gun down three suspected thugs in Nyachenge area after trailing them from Migori, County Commander Charles Kasses says.

Three suspected thugs gunned down by police in Kisii

Nyamira CEC was sacked for 'embarrassing' the Governor, lawyer says

Nyamira County Executive Member for Health Dr Timothy Ombati was sacked for allegedly embarrassing Governor Amos Nyaribo, a lawyer says.

Nyamira CEC was sacked for 'embarrassing' the Governor, lawyer says

Kisii MCAs allege irregularities in Sh40 million tender, call for probe

House committee accuses the Country Assembly Public Service Board of single-sourcing the contractor for the Sh40 million tender.

Kisii MCAs allege irregularities in Sh40 million tender, call for probe

Gusiiland MPs bank on NG-CDF for public school facelifts

A section of Members of Parliament in Gusiiland have embarked on giving dilapidated public primary schools a facelift using the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).

Gusiiland MPs bank on NG-CDF for public school facelifts

Senator Okenyuri wants recognition of Abagusii freedom fighters

Okenyuri wants heroes and heroines led by Moraa Ng'iti among others also featured in the School Curriculum.

Senator Okenyuri wants recognition of Abagusii freedom fighters

Anglican Church opens new Kisii Diocese

Upon his enthronement, Omangi said he would revive the Church in the region by bringing members into the fold. We need churches that address the questions people are asking.

Anglican Church opens new Kisii Diocese

Ruto hints at willingness to create the Office of Opposition leader

President William Ruto has for the first time declared his intention to create the Office of Opposition Leader through a Bill that will be presented in Parliament.

Ruto hints at willingness to create the Office of Opposition leader

Suneka Airstrip plans put on hold

Leaders in Kisii have been pushing for rehabilitation of the airstrip that has been in operation for four decades, to enable cargo and passenger airlines ply the region.

Suneka Airstrip plans put on hold

Gusii leaders pay tribute to Nyamira Assembly Majority Leader Elijah Osiemo

The late Assembly Majority Leader Elijah Osiemo died in a grisly road accident along the Narok-Nairobi Highway two weeks ago.

Gusii leaders pay tribute to Nyamira Assembly Majority Leader Elijah Osiemo

Prof Ogechi appointed new Kisii University Vice Chancellor

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has confirmed the appointment of Prof Nathan Ogechi as the new Vice Chancellor at Kisii University.

Prof Ogechi appointed new Kisii University Vice Chancellor

Stima Sacco expands to Kisii, opens 12th branch

Stima Sacco chief executive Gamaliel Hasan said the establishment of the new branch reflects Sacco’s commitment to meet the evolving needs of its members.

Stima Sacco expands to Kisii, opens 12th branch

Kisii Court issues warrant of arrest against pastor accused of killing wife

A Kisii based court has issued a warrant of arrest against an SDA Pastor, Joel Mogaka, who is accused of killing his wife in January 2021.

Kisii Court issues warrant of arrest against pastor accused of killing wife

Baby Sagini suspect handed 40 years in jail

The main offender Alex Ochoga 27 will serve 40 years in prison for gouging out the baby’s eyes.

By 2 months ago

Baby Sagini suspect handed 40 years in jail

Ruto men in overdrive to win the hearts of Raila's Nyanza backyard

Owalo leading politicians, civil servants and professionals in selling Kenya Kwanza. Some ODM legislators have shifted loyalty and are popularising Ruto in the region.

By 2 months ago

Ruto men in overdrive to win the hearts of Raila's Nyanza backyard

Kenyan politician feted at UN meet in New York, becomes peace envoy

Nyangenya has been campaigning for more efforts to be put in so that Africa can achieve the SDGs before the set date, 2030.

By 2 months ago

Kenyan politician feted at UN meet in New York, becomes peace envoy

Family demands answers after Form Three girl disappears from school

Police have promised to find the missing girl as the school management locks out parents who visited to seek information and CCVT footage for inspection.

By 2 months ago

Family demands answers after Form Three girl disappears from school

Elderly woman in Kisii demonstrations is mentally ill, family confirms

Rose is a frequent visitor to Kisii Central Police Station where she enjoys free meals from the police officer at the station’s canteen.

By 2 months ago

Elderly woman in Kisii demonstrations is mentally ill, family confirms

Tore Bobe! Shabana are 2023 National Super League champions

Shabana defeated Kisumu All Stars 2-0 to win title at Gusii Stadium on Saturday.

By 2 months ago

Tore Bobe! Shabana are 2023 National Super League champions

Permanent beacons plan in bid to resolve Kisii, Nyamira border row

Report says the county boundaries follow those of the old Nyamira and Kisii districts with suggested beacons being for knowledge of the public, administrators.

By 2 months ago

Permanent beacons plan in bid to resolve Kisii, Nyamira border row

Baby Sagini's eyes were gouged by close relatives, court rules

"Evidence adduced throughout show a consistent pattern of a child growing in an abusive environment where he was brutally denied basic rights to survival as should any normal child."

By 2 months ago

Baby Sagini's eyes were gouged by close relatives, court rules

Fears of return of Sungu Sungu over growing insecurity in Kisii

Attack on members of Kisii town could lead to a return of terror group. The self-styled vigilante group was between 2007 and 2010 used to neutralise criminals in the area.

By 2 months ago

Fears of return of Sungu Sungu over growing insecurity in Kisii

Ex-Government official Tom Osinde's body recovered in River Gucha

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 2 months ago

Ex-Government official Tom Osinde's body recovered in River Gucha

Shofco to offer free legal aid amid increasing cases of rape, defilement

So far, Shofco has recorded 30 cases in four sub-counties that need immediate legal aid to have perpetrators face the law.

By 3 months ago

Shofco to offer free legal aid amid increasing cases of rape, defilement

Man, 91, reunites with kin after missing for 50 years

The man was picked by his grandson from Wote where he worked as a casual labourer. The octogenarian had three informal marriages but cannot trace the women

By 3 months ago

Man, 91, reunites with kin after missing for 50 years

Inside Simba Arati Sh13.8 billion Budget

In the estimates, Governor Simba Arati has been allocated Sh538 million for his office operations.

By 3 months ago

Inside Simba Arati Sh13.8 billion Budget

Controller of Budget warns over use of manual payroll in counties

Analysis by the Controller of Budget indicates that six counties in Nyanza processed close to Sh1 billion in Personal Emoluments (PE) costs through manual payrolls.

By 3 months ago

Controller of Budget warns over use of manual payroll in counties

Nyanza counties post rise in own source revenue

The highest revenue of Sh18.66 million was from single business permits, contributing 28 per cent of the total OSR collected in the financial year 2021/22.

By 3 months ago

Nyanza counties post rise in own source revenue

Shabana edge Migori Youth in chaotic match to return to FKF-PL after 17 years

Otieno’s third minute goal saw Shabana win 1-0 against Migori Youth.

By 3 months ago

Shabana edge Migori Youth in chaotic match to return to FKF-PL after 17 years

10 professors in battle to become next Kisii University VC

Ten top university professors have been shortlisted for interviews to fill the vacant Vice Chancellor position at Kisii University.

By 3 months ago

10 professors in battle to become next Kisii University VC

Kisii's oldest mission hospital reopens after over 10-year closure

Kisii County's healthcare system has received a boost after the historic Itierio Mission Hospital reopened its doors to the public after more than 10 years of inactivity.

By 3 months ago

Kisii's oldest mission hospital reopens after over 10-year closure

When families demand dowry before allowing one to bury their spouse

A woman whose dowry was not paid cannot bury her husband, a bereaved husband must pay dowry first. A man was asked for Sh450,000 before he could bury wife of 11 years.

By 3 months ago

When families demand dowry before allowing one to bury their spouse

Kisii Education boss dispels school infection rumours

Kisii County Education Director Philip Chirchir has dismissed claims of alarming infections in schools across the county.

By 3 months ago

Kisii Education boss dispels school infection rumours

Raila wows Gusii Stadium as Shabana inches closer to FKF-PL return

Ongechi on target as Shabana defeats Kibera Black Stars 1-0.

By 3 months ago

Raila wows Gusii Stadium as Shabana inches closer to FKF-PL return

Fire scare at Kisii Referral Hospital; contained

The inferno razed makeshift structures that were put up by the contractor who has been constructing the Mother Child Hospital.

By 3 months ago

Fire scare at Kisii Referral Hospital; contained

Keroka Technical commercialises programmes, to raise enrolment

Keroka Technical Training Institute plans to enroll an extra 3,000 students and complete the commercialisation of some of its courses.

By 3 months ago

Keroka Technical commercialises programmes, to raise enrolment

Senator Onyonka's falling-out with Governor Arati

Kisii Governor Simba Arati is walking a tightrope in his efforts to clean an allegedly bloated payroll and huge pending bills while fulfilling his campaign pledges.

By 4 months ago

Senator Onyonka's falling-out with Governor Arati

Official says open sewer poses a health hazard

Residents of Gesonso have been forced to contend with a pungent smell from open sewers after authorities disagreed on who should repair damaged sewer lines.

By 4 months ago

Official says open sewer poses a health hazard

Provide exact maps between Kisii and Nyamira, Okenyuri tells Senate

Last week, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu called for sobriety over the Keroka town boundary row.

By 4 months ago

Provide exact maps between Kisii and Nyamira, Okenyuri tells Senate

Court stops bid by Arati to pick public service board members

Court has halted the process pending the inter-partes hearing of the application. County boss had nominated five members to the selection panel for approval by Assembly.

By 4 months ago

Court stops bid by Arati to pick public service board members

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