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Eric Abuga

Kisii, Nyamira elect one female MCA but must meet gender rule

Beatrice Kerubo will enter the Kisii County Assembly as the only woman elected as an MCA in the Gusii counties of Kisii and Nyamira.

By Eric Abuga 23 hrs ago

Kisii, Nyamira elect one female MCA but must meet gender rule

Governor candidates in dilemma as running mates quit days to polls

Governor candidates in dilemma as running mates quit days to polls

By Eric Abuga 14 days ago

Uhuru campaigns for Azimio in Kisii, accuses Ruto of mischief

Uhuru campaigns for Azimio in Kisii, accuses Ruto of mischief

By Eric Abuga 15 days ago

'Iron lady' fights off 13 opponents in bid to retain Woman Rep seat

'Iron lady' fights off 13 opponents in bid to retain Woman Rep seat

By Eric Abuga 16 days ago

Raila forced to land in Oyugis as heavy rains pound Kisii rally venue

Raila Odinga’s planned rally at Marani in Kisii County delayed on Tuesday for several hours following a heavy downpour.

By Eric Abuga 17 days ago

Raila forced to land in Oyugis as heavy rains pound Kisii rally venue

Raila expected at Gusii Stadium for final rally ahead of polls

Raila Odinga is seeking to capitalise on his changing fortunes in the region where for the first time, some of his fiercest critics are supporting his bid.

By Eric Abuga 18 days ago

Raila expected at Gusii Stadium for final rally ahead of polls

Damage, injuries, teargas after rowdy group storms IEBC meeting in Kisii

Property of unknown value was on Wednesday destroyed at the Kisii Agricultural Training Center (KATC) after a rowdy group stormed the IEBC’s meeting with county candidates

By Eric Abuga 30 days ago

Damage, injuries, teargas after rowdy group storms IEBC meeting in Kisii

Magoha asks school heads not to chase away students with arrears

CS Magoha called on school heads to use the available resources and ensure that all students remain in school. He warned private developers who have grabbed land belonging to schools.

By Eric Abuga 1 month ago

Magoha asks school heads not to chase away students with arrears

Martha Karua, Ida Odinga to open Sh27m centre for gender-based violence victims

The centre will have a 40-bed hostel, a police desk, nursing room and counselling centre. Region records alarming number of GBV cases with almost 80 per cent unreported.

By Eric Abuga 1 month ago

Martha Karua, Ida Odinga to open Sh27m centre for gender-based violence victims

Fred Matiangi, James Ongwae clash over passage of Kisii county's Sh12 billion budget

Calls by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i for investigations into the passage of the Sh12 billion Kisii county budget have attracted criticism from Governor James Ongwae

By Eric Abuga 1 month ago

Fred Matiangi, James Ongwae clash over passage of Kisii county's Sh12 billion budget

County farmers upbeat as bid to boost avocado farming pays off

The number of avocado trees in Kisii County has gone up to 809,049, on an average of 1,600 hectares of land.

By Eric Abuga 1 month ago

County farmers upbeat as bid to boost avocado farming pays off

County farmers upbeat as bid to boost avocado farming pays off

The number of avocado trees in Kisii County has gone up to 809,049, on an average of 1,600 hectares of land.

By Eric Abuga 1 month ago

County farmers upbeat as bid to boost avocado farming pays off

Two women give birth while attending Kenya Kwanza rally in Kisii

They each gave birth to baby boys in a difference of 30 minutes.

By Eric Abuga 1 month ago

Two women give birth while attending Kenya Kwanza rally in Kisii

Azimio: We'll win in first round with a landslide

Raila says he is on a journey to transform the country and will root out graft. Kalonzo says they have already won the hearts of almost all regions.

By Eric Abuga 2 months ago

Azimio: We'll win in first round with a landslide

Jubilee team plans to reap big from Azimio's solid support base in Kisii

They say Jubilee will play a pivotal role in formation of the next government. In 2017, Jubilee won five parliamentary seats in the region.

By Eric Abuga 2 months ago

Jubilee team plans to reap big from Azimio's solid support base in Kisii

Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga intensify battle for Western and Nyanza votes

Analyst says the fact that Western does not have a presidential candidate makes it attractive to key political players. Osoro says ODM can no longer claim Nyanza stronghold.

By John Shilitsa 2 months ago

Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga intensify battle for Western and Nyanza votes

Going against the tide, young Gusii aspirants daring the old guards

The August 9 poll could present an opportunity for the young aspiring politicians to showcase their prowess in the region’s politics.

By Eric Abuga 2 months ago

Going against the tide, young Gusii aspirants daring the old guards

Focus shifts to manifestos from clan politics in race for Kisii top seat

Infrastructure, health, youth empowerment and agriculture rank high in the aspirants’ manifestos.

By Eric Abuga 2 months ago

Focus shifts to manifestos from clan politics in race for Kisii top seat

ZaheerJhanda: Meet the Kenyan-Asian daring to break Kisii's clan politics

Businessman ZaheerJhanda will be making his second attempt to capture the Nyaribari Chache parliamentary seat after narrowly losing to Richard Nyagaka in 2017 election.

By Eric Abuga 3 months ago

ZaheerJhanda: Meet the Kenyan-Asian daring to break Kisii's clan politics

Pastor accused of murder claims wife died by suicide

A former pastor who has been charged with killing his wife told her family that she took poison, a court heard.

By Eric Abuga 3 months ago

Pastor accused of murder claims wife died by suicide

Kisii town mourns renowned engineer, son, killed in accident

Robert Onduko died on the spot, while his son Pharrell Onduko succumbed on arrival at a nearby hospital.

By Eric Abuga 3 months ago

Kisii town mourns renowned engineer, son, killed in accident

Big money campaigns rock Kisii as five candidates eye governor's seat

Aspirants have been splashing money in the campaigns, including erecting billboards. Handsome cash handouts have seen most farmers abandon their farms in the last one month.

By Eric Abuga 3 months ago

Big money campaigns rock Kisii as five candidates eye governor's seat

Kisii Woman Rep race a repeat of 2017 battle

The Kisii Woman Representative race might turn out to be a repeat of the 2017 competition that saw ODM’s Janet Ongera clinch the seat.

By Eric Abuga 3 months ago

Kisii Woman Rep race a repeat of 2017 battle

Realignments rock Kisii after lost nominations

Political formations are slowly emerging in Kisii as parties complete nominations.

By Eric Abuga 3 months ago

Realignments rock Kisii after lost nominations

Arati gets ODM nod, set to graduate with master's degree

MP Simba Arati has been fighting claims of lacking proper academic papers.

By Eric Abuga 3 months ago

Arati gets ODM nod, set to graduate with master's degree

Police arrest three suspects linked to Homa Bay woman assault incident

The National Police Service says the three are in police custody and are being processed to be arraigned for the offence of assault causing actual bodily harm.

By Eric Abuga 4 months ago

Police arrest three suspects linked to Homa Bay woman assault incident

Matiang’i steps back from Gusii politics, leaves locals guessing

Although he has never officially declared interest in the presidency, some of his colleagues in the Cabinet vouched for him.

By Eric Abuga 4 months ago

Matiang’i steps back from Gusii politics, leaves locals guessing

ODM goes for fresh blood in Kisii, Nyamira counties

The party lost all parliamentary seats in the two counties in the 2017 General Election but was saved by the entry of Pavel Oimeke, who won the Bonchari seat in the May 2021 by-election.

By Eric Abuga 4 months ago

ODM goes for fresh blood in Kisii, Nyamira counties

ODM’s delicate balance in picking suitable county bosses in Nyanza

Siaya is a county which the ODM party will want to win in all the seats since it is the home of Mr Odinga, its presidential flag bearer.

By Eric Abuga 4 months ago

ODM’s delicate balance in picking suitable county bosses in Nyanza

107 to battle in Kisii for ODM party ticket

About 107 parliamentary and county assembly aspirants in Kisii will battle it out for the ODM ticket on Thursday.

By Eric Abuga 4 months ago

107 to battle in Kisii for ODM party ticket

ODM Kisii ward aspirant killed three days to party primaries

Thomas Okari, 38, suffered a cut in the head and succumbed to the injuries at a private hospital in Kisii town on Monday morning.

By Eric Abuga 4 months ago

ODM Kisii ward aspirant killed three days to party primaries

Nairobi businessman travels to Kisii for ODM primaries, hacked to death

Thomas Akari's family suspects he was killed because of his involvement in politics.

By Eric Abuga 4 months ago

Nairobi businessman travels to Kisii for ODM primaries, hacked to death

Sh158m banana factory starts making flour, boosts economy

A Sh158 million banana processing factory has started operations, providing a much-needed market for local produce.

By Eric Abuga 4 months ago

Sh158m banana factory starts making flour, boosts economy

Kisii: Scarce land but an economic powerhouse

The county is a big producer of bananas and indigenous vegetables that find their way into markets such as Kisumu, Nairobi and Europe.

By Eric Abuga 4 months ago

Kisii: Scarce land but an economic powerhouse

Clinical officer who testified in Sharon Otieno murder case reported missing

Cliff Momanyi, the Clinic Officer who testified in on Wednesday in the ongoing murder case against Migori Governor Obado is missing.

By Eric Abuga 4 months ago

Clinical officer who testified in Sharon Otieno murder case reported missing

Wiper, ODM suffer blow as hopefuls join rival parties

In Kakamega, Prof Kutima dumped ODM, saying party operatives attempted to scuttle his ambition to succeed Governor Wycliffe Oparanya.

By Eric Abuga 5 months ago

Wiper, ODM suffer blow as hopefuls join rival parties

Is it strategic retreat or plain indecisiveness for Maangi?

On Friday, Dr Joash Maangi defected and teamed up with Ruto. His return to UDA is a boost for the DP who has lost key men in the last few days.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

Is it strategic retreat or plain indecisiveness for Maangi?

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 5 months ago

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

Raila takes Azimio campaign to Gusii as more Ruto allies decamp

ODM presidential hopeful Raila Odinga heads to Gusii region today as the battle for the area's more than 800,000 votes heightens.

By Eric Abuga 5 months ago

Raila takes Azimio campaign to Gusii as more Ruto allies decamp

Kisii serves up more than just ‘matoke’ in rise as financial hub

Kisii County has in the recent past undergone a major economic transformation, boosting businesses and attracting new ventures.

By Eric Abuga 5 months ago

Kisii serves up more than just ‘matoke’ in rise as financial hub

Motego: We've failed to plan, that's why we are planning to fail

We sneak through a thin path in Boitangare village, in Nyamache, Kisii County to a warm welcome from former Harambee Stars striker Henry Motego.

By Eric Abuga 5 months ago

Motego: We've failed to plan, that's why we are planning to fail

Has Mudavadi found fresh fire power or fighting survival battle?

Critics say Musalia Mudavadi on Ruto’s coattails to save his political career. ANC leaders claim he has had enough of “betrayals and ridicule”.

By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

Has Mudavadi found fresh fire power or fighting survival battle?

Fire guts businesses in Kisii town

Gas cylinder stores, 3 mid-size hotels, shops destroyed in 3 pm fire at Kisii Town main bus terminus; inferno broke out after the gas explosion..

By Eric Abuga 6 months ago

Fire guts businesses in Kisii town

Clan and party to decide next Kisii governor

The battle for the next Kisii County governor is likely to narrow down to clan, party affiliation and choice of running mate.

By Eric Abuga 6 months ago

Clan and party to decide next Kisii governor

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