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Okwaro Oscar Plato

Only behaviour change will end deaths on the roads

The majority of road accidents on our roads are preventable. Poor road safety culture and failure to strictly enforce traffic rules are to blame for the high accidents causality rates.

By Okwaro Oscar Plato 1 year ago

Only behaviour change will end deaths on the roads

Why you should resolve not to make any New Year resolutions

Why you should resolve not to make any New Year resolutions

By Okwaro Oscar Plato 1 year ago

Technology from the West or foreign aid, Africa must chose one

Technology from the West or foreign aid, Africa must chose one

By Okwaro Oscar Plato 1 year ago

Until one side has lost, Russia-Ukraine war continues

Until one side has lost, Russia-Ukraine war continues

By Okwaro Oscar Plato 1 year ago

Until one side has lost, Ukraine war continues

Experts believe that Russian violence in Ukraine constitutes genocide, and UN is currently considering a resolution that affirms this label.

By Okwaro Oscar Plato 1 year ago

Until one side has lost, Ukraine war continues

Let's abolish retrogressive culture of announcing national exam results

The culture of announcing results is totally backward, and stale. It is useless and must stop!

By Okwaro Oscar Plato 2 years ago

Let's abolish retrogressive culture of announcing national exam results

How to secure election results transmitted from polling stations

Nothing is more dispiriting to the electorate than to learn that their vote has been manipulated and/or rigged.

By Okwaro Oscar Plato 2 years ago

How to secure election results transmitted from polling stations

Small parties eye stake in CORD stronghold ahead of next year’s elections

The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) appears to be the target of political parties eyeing the opposition’s Nyanza and Western Kenya strongholds.

By Rushdie Oudia 7 years ago

Small parties eye stake in CORD stronghold ahead of next year’s elections

ODM in process of changing management

ODM Secretary General Ababu Namwamba (right) said dissolution of the National Elections Board (NEB) was only the beginning and that many other changes would be effected starting next week.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

ODM in process of changing management

Tough task for new ODM elections board

Elected leaders who defected from ODM have said only free, fair and transparent nominations will hold the party together.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Tough task for new ODM elections board

Ugunja MP to help put ODM's house in order

The legislator, who was suspended after he disrupted President Uhuru Kenyatta’s State of the Nation address, will be expected to cultivate peace and harmony following the chaos that emerged in the party’s grassroots polls.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Ugunja MP to help put ODM's house in order

Kuppet wants bar raised for admission to training colleges

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) said the move would ensure schools have competent teachers.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Kuppet wants bar raised for admission to training colleges

CORD pokes holes in DP Ruto's claims on Jubilee achievements

CORD leaders have poked holes in the Jubilee scorecard ahead of President Uhuru Kenyatta's State of the Nation address today.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

CORD pokes holes in DP Ruto's claims on Jubilee achievements

Jubilee and CORD disagree on Infotrak survey

Jubilee and the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) leaders have differed sharply over the opinion polls released by Infotrak Sunday.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Jubilee and CORD disagree on Infotrak survey

Leaders prepare for ODM nomination battle

With 498 days to go before the 2017 General Election, some candidates have publicly stated that they will seek their parties' nomination to contest the region's six gubernatorial seats.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Leaders prepare for ODM nomination battle

MCAs who will not be re-elected in 2017 plot for send-off package

Members of the County Assembly now want a send-off package to be awarded to those who will not be re-elected in 2017.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

MCAs who will not be re-elected in 2017 plot for send-off package

Ranguma slashes health, agriculture budgets allocates himself Sh178m

Kisumu governor Jack Ranguma has slashed health and agriculture budgets and instead increased allocation to his office by Sh178 million.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Ranguma slashes health, agriculture budgets allocates himself Sh178m

ODM sets guidelines to avoid chaotic party nominations in 2017 elections

Stung by past chaotic nominations, ODM is laying down structures to streamline the exercise.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

ODM sets guidelines to avoid chaotic party nominations in 2017 elections

Parents in grief as village mourns six children killed in accident

The children who lost their lives were five-year-old Esther Akinyi, Sheryl Auma (7), Samuel Ochieng (5), Victor Adika (7), Faith Aluoch and Mitchel Akinyi.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Parents in grief as village mourns six children killed in accident

Car hits five children killing them on spot

Five children who were walking home from school were knocked by a car after it veered off the road.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Car hits five children killing them on spot

Police search for people who dropped over 60 IDs outside a Kisumu club

Police are looking for unknown people who dumped over 40 national Identification cards and 20 voters card in front of a club in Kisumu on Monday night.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Police search for people who dropped over 60 IDs outside a Kisumu club

Children now being lured by organised criminal gangs

Chilling details of how children are being lured into organised criminal activities in Kisumu can be revealed.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Children now being lured by organised criminal gangs

Three police officers caught on camera beating fuel attendants

Three police officers who assaulted petrol station attendants in Kisumu are being investigated.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Three police officers caught on camera beating fuel attendants

Kibuye market traders exempted from tax

Hundreds of traders at Kibuye market have been exempted from paying tax after a fire destroyed their property.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Kibuye market traders exempted from tax

Staff shortage as lawyers shun Judiciary jobs

The exodus of magistrates has resulted in a shortage of judicial officers across the country.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Staff shortage as lawyers shun Judiciary jobs

Pressure on police following extra-judicial killings in Kisumu

Pressure continued to pile on the police in Kisumu following allegations of brutality that led to the death of an arrested suspect.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Pressure on police following extra-judicial killings in Kisumu

MCA: Coffin trade near hospitals is killing patients

A Member of Kisumu County Assembly is pushing for coffin businesses to be moved away from the precincts of hospitals.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

MCA: Coffin trade near hospitals is killing patients

CHEMELIL HOLD GOR IN KISUMU: KPL champs open title defence with dour draw

Sportpesa Premier League Champions Gor Mahia opened their title defence with a barren draw with Chemelil Sugar in Moi Stadium, Kisumu.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

CHEMELIL HOLD GOR IN KISUMU: KPL champs open title defence with dour draw

Senators and MPs are enemies of devolution, says Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma

Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma has accused Parliament of not doing enough to defend devolution.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Senators and MPs are enemies of devolution, says Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma

Police recover firearm used in couple's killing

Police have found a gun believed to have been used to kill a couple in Nyalenda slums.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Police recover firearm used in couple's killing

KMTC in deal with counties to expand facilities

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) will partner with counties to expand facilities and increase slots given to the devolved units.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

KMTC in deal with counties to expand facilities

Senate wants Transition Authority term extended by two years

Senate has published a Bill seeking to amend sections of the Constitution to extend the term of the Transitional Authority (TA) by two years.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Senate wants Transition Authority term extended by two years

Two children suffocate to death in car

Two families in Nyaori, Kisumu County, were in mourning after their sons suffocated to death while playing.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Two children suffocate to death in car

'We are just waiting for the angel of death to take him away'

As one approaches Charles Odhiambo's house in Nyalenda, Kisumu, a strong stench hits you as you open the door.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

'We are just waiting for the angel of death to take him away'

Odinga family mark anniversary for Jaramogi and Fidel

The Odinga family yesterday marked the first anniversary for Fidel and the 22nd for the legendary Jaramogi at an elaborate ceremony in Bondo, Siaya County.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Odinga family mark anniversary for Jaramogi and Fidel

Thousands expected at Oginga Odinga and Fidel Odinga memorial

Thousands of family, friends and supporters are expected at the joint Jaramogi Oginga and Fidel Odinga memorial in Bondo today.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Thousands expected at Oginga Odinga and Fidel Odinga memorial

State against police union, says Cotu

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) has accused senior Government officials including the Attorney General Githu Muigai of frustrating efforts to register the Kenya Police Union.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

State against police union, says Cotu

Policeman arrested after head teacher's dramatic abduction

A police officer from Kisumu is among three suspects who have been arrested over a botched attempt to kidnap a school principal in Gem, Siaya County.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Policeman arrested after head teacher's dramatic abduction

IEBC did a shoddy job in 2013 elections, says LSK report

Poor procurement procedures, control of electoral finances compromised 2013 General Election

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

IEBC did a shoddy job in 2013 elections, says LSK report

We have a bigger contest ahead of us, wrangling ODM leaders told

Leaders from Nyanza have expressed fear that their continued bickering may cost Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) leader Raila Odinga the presidency in 2017.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

We have a bigger contest ahead of us, wrangling ODM leaders told

Leave the sandy beaches and receive KDF soldiers, Rasanga tells president Uhuru

Governor Cornel Rasanga has asked President Uhuru Kenyatta to return to Nairobi and handle issues affecting Kenyans, including welcoming KDF officers

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Leave the sandy beaches and receive KDF soldiers, Rasanga tells president Uhuru

Raila to appear before PAC over Eurobond

Opposition leader Raila Odinga is set to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week to shed more light on the Eurobond scandal.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Raila to appear before PAC over Eurobond

Widows’ porridge from unwanted weed keeps men trickling in

Pushed by the desire to provide nutritious food for their children and at the same time generate income, a women’s group in Nyakach has found an ingenious way to turn a popular weed into a money minting plant.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Widows’ porridge from unwanted weed keeps men trickling in

Maranda principal denies forcing students to repeat

Maranda High School Principal Boaz Owino has refuted claims that the institution was forcing students to repeat classes if they did not meet the threshold that guarantees them to move to the next level.

By Rushdie Oudia 8 years ago

Maranda principal denies forcing students to repeat

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