County to construct governance college

A proposal to set up a Kenya School of Government (KSG) campus in Navakholo constituency has been accepted.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Kakamega County rolls out free ECD education

All early childhood development (ECD) centres across Kakamega County will start offering free education

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Mumias to probe former managers on use of Sh 3.2 billion bailout

Mumias Sugar Company will conduct a financial audit to establish how a Sh3.2 billion bailout was utilised

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

ANC disowns agreement to have Kalonzo NASA president in 2022

ANC has denied signing any agreement in NASA for Kalonzo Musyoka to be the automatic opposition presidential candidate

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Kibabii University to hold second graduation

At least 1,202 candidates will graduate during Kibabii University’s second graduation ceremony today.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Police impound GoK mosquito nets en-route to Uganda

Security officers at the Busia border point have impounded a lorry ferrying Government-issued mosquito nets to Uganda.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Football: County to sponsor Homeboyz

Kakamega County will sponsor Kenyan Premier League side Kakamega Homeboyz.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Raila: We will push for Uhuru removal

The Opposition's National Super Alliance (NASA) will continue pushing for reforms and ensure that President Uhuru Kenyatta is removed from power.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Cecafa challenge: CECAFA starts as Raila graces the event

Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup started on a high note as the refurbished Bukhungu stadium hosted the opening match between Kenya and Rwanda.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Cecafa Challenge Cup 2017: Final preparation ahead of CECAFA opening today

Kakamega ready to host Cecafa Challenge Cup

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Sugarcane farmer offers unique gift to President Uhuru

The present is an appreciation of Uhuru’s efforts efforts to revive the ailing Mumias Sugar Company.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Cane farmer to gift President Kenyatta for reviving Mumias

Asman Ogoti, a cane farmer contracted by Mumias Sugar Company, is set to gift President Uhuru Kenyatta with pieces of cane as a reward for his efforts to revive the milling giant.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Top KCPE candidate defies stigma of albinism to emerge winner

Goldalyn Kakuya from St Anne Junior School-Lubao in Kakamega, is this year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination top candidate.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Jubilee drags Wetang’ula’s name in Mumias woes

Jubilee and NASA leaders clashed over who played a role in the Mumias Sugar Company woes. Jubilee leaders claimed NASA co-principal and Senate Minority Leader Moses Wetang’ula was behind problems facing the miller.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

How technical subjects help school raise grade

Institution offers Electricity, Power Mechanics, Aviation, Art and Design, Agriculture, Computer and Business studies as its key technical subjects.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Bukhungu stadium getting ready for CECAFA

Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega is being spruced up ahead of this year’s Cecafa senior challenge tournament slated for December 3 -17.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Mumias sugar hits the market after missing for months

Mumias sugar has landed in the market again, several months since the commodity went missing from the shelves.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Mumias back in operation after eight months closure

Mumias Sugar Company has started crushing cane after more than eight months of maintenance.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Daggers drawn as Uhuru, Raila battle to lock Western votes

Raila plans to camp in the region for two days after Jubilee leaders wound up their three days tour

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Be ready for retire, Uhuru tells Raila

Leaders accuse NASA leader of reciprocity for opposing changes to electoral laws

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

I was kicked out by NASA leaders, Akaranga says

Former Vihiga Governor Moses Akaranga has claimed he was ‘kicked out’ of NASA forcing him to seek refuge in Jubilee.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

You will lose yet again, Ruto tells Raila

Deputy President William Ruto insists that President Uhuru Kenyatta will defeat National Super Alliance leader Raila Odinga ‘with a wide margin’ in the October 17 repeat election.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Western hoteliers unite to woo investors

Region lacks adequate conferencing facilities despite having numerous tourist attractions

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Should Western Kenya residents abandon sugarcane farming?

Many residents in Western region depend on sugarcane farming either directly or indirectly

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Office burnt down at Mumias Sugar Company

Fire has razed an office at Mumias Sugar Company, disrupting operations at the sugar miller.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Jubilee, ANC force ODM out of Western Kenya

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

County government constructs free houses for women

The county government of Kakamega has constructed 360 free houses for elderly women under the shelter improvement program.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Oparanya, Khalwale clash over cost of Bukhungu upgrade

Governor Wycliffe Oparanya and Senator Boni Khalwale have differed over the cost of upgrading Bukhungu Stadium.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Contractors put on notice for slow work progress

An MP says contracts will be terminated if the work is not finished on time.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

NASA not ready for elections, Namwamba says

Labor Party of Kenya leader Ababu Namwamba has claimed that National Super Alliance (NASA) is not ready for August polls.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Kakamega MPs welcome creation of new administrative units

Two MPs have lauded the Government for creating new administrative units across the country.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Leaders link Raila to Mumias Sugar financial problems

The controversy surrounding Mumias Sugar Company has returned to haunt the Opposition leaders.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Government commences construction of Sh 15 million Bungoma bridge

The government will spend Sh15 million on the reconstruction of Sikubale bridge, which connects Kakamega and Bungoma counties.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Mumias Sugar Company gets new MD

Mumias Sugar Company has appointed Nashon Aseka as the new Managing Director (MD) to replace Errol Johnson.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Oparanya promises free WIFI, medical cover as he seeks re-election

Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has promised free wireless internet connection if he is re-elected.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Forget our votes, Mumias cane farmers tell NASA

The farmers, who demonstrated along the Mumias-Kakamega road, told National Super Alliance (NASA) leaders to forget their votes for not supporting efforts to prosecute the culprits.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Sugar politics: NASA leaders ask residents to vote out Jubilee

The National Super Alliance (NASA) leaders have asked residents of Western Kenya to vote out Jubilee for failing to revive Mumias Sugar Company.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

Jubilee 'killed' roles of the Senate, Khalwale claims

Senator Boni Khalwale has accused the national government of undermining the Senate for the last four years.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

All eyes on Busia and Kakamega governorship races

The battle lines in western Kenya have been drawn as incumbent leaders face stiff competition for their seats.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago

MPs allege government plan to sell out Mumias

Two MPs have said the national government is planning to sell Mumias Sugar Company to foreign investors.

By Alex Wakhisi 8 years ago