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Bernard Lusigi

Kakamega climate action plan to gobble up Sh5 billion, says Barasa

Kakamega is among the devolved units that qualified for the FLLoCA funding programme. The governor acknowledged receiving Sh22 million in county institutional support grants.

Kakamega climate action plan to gobble up Sh5 billion, says Barasa

Ikolomani residents won't pave way for Sh171b gold fortune

Ikolomani residents won't pave way for Sh171b gold fortune

Media blocked from covering Mukumu Girls' fire

Media blocked from covering Mukumu Girls' fire

Second chance as Kakamega teen mothers overcome shame, go back to school

Second chance as Kakamega teen mothers overcome shame, go back to school

Kakamega couple struck dead by lightning while praying

The pursuit of long life and financial stability tragically ended in death for a Malava couple who had secluded themselves in their house for an intense prayer session.

Kakamega couple struck dead by lightning while praying

Atwoli opposes bill seeking to establish unemployment fund

While terming the bill an extreme burden to Kenyan employees, Atwoli said employees and employers have nothing left on their payslips due to soaring deductions.

Atwoli opposes bill seeking to establish unemployment fund

Mixed reactions greet Omtatah and farmers' move to oppose zoning

Stakeholders say zoning will make rogue millers neglect and enslave farmers. Call for a free competitive market where farmers sell to whomever they want.

Mixed reactions greet Omtatah and farmers' move to oppose zoning

State urged to emulate private factories

"It is important that State-owned Millers should borrow a leaf from the private factories which are run efficiently and managed well like West Kenya and Butali Sugar, " said Mr Injendi.

State urged to emulate private factories

Sugar conference to focus on revival of KSB

During their first-ever sugar conference in Kakamega, host governor Fernandes Barasa said one of the issues to be addressed is delinking the sector from the Agricultural Food Authority

Sugar conference to focus on revival of KSB

Masinde Muliro University scholar invents app to speed disbursement of HELB loans

The App invented by Prof Stephen Odebero is tailor-made to help in bringing fairness in the allocation of funds by the Higher Education Loans Board to learners from vulnerable backgrounds.

Masinde Muliro University scholar invents app to speed disbursement of HELB loans

Omtatah leads Farmers, MPS in rejecting sugar zoning

Mr Omtatah said that farmers should be left to be free and sell their raw materials to the company of their choice and have a free competitive market.

Omtatah leads Farmers, MPS in rejecting sugar zoning

Kakamega to receive Sh200m for climate programme

He disclosed that the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has committed to supporting fencing and securing the Kakamega tropical rainforest.

Kakamega to receive Sh200m for climate programme

Malala now wants Ford-Kenya and ANC disbanded

UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala is mounting pressure on Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang’ula to fold their ‘small’ parties.

Malala now wants Ford-Kenya and ANC disbanded

Western governors criticised for supporting Ruto

Wycliffe Oparanya, ODM deputy party leader, said the county chiefs were applauding the president as he inaugurated smaller projects in the region during his five-day tour.

Western governors criticised for supporting Ruto

Trade unions back Atwoli's move to work with President Ruto

Two trade unions have backed decision by the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General, Francis Atwoli to work with President William Ruto's government.

Trade unions back Atwoli's move to work with President Ruto

Buy our maize at a good price, farmers urge Ruto at Likuyani

Ruto said he will collaborate with governors to ensure farmers receive fertilisers and seedlings. Industrial park to offer space for various industries to operate within the region.

Buy our maize at a good price, farmers urge Ruto at Likuyani

We'll provide free healthcare to all Kenyans, says Ruto

The government has reduced monthly NHIF contributions for individuals to Sh300, with President Ruto promising his administration will cater for those who have no means.

We'll provide free healthcare to all Kenyans, says Ruto

Ruto promises to breathe life into Mumias Sugar, write off debts

A part from acquiring new crushing machines, Ruto said he has tabled a memoranda before parliament seeking approval to write off all debts amounting to Sh117 billion.

Ruto promises to breathe life into Mumias Sugar, write off debts

Kakamega County get clearance to export fish to Italy

The county administration is banking on the Sh120 million Lutonyi fish processing plant located in Kakamega town.

Kakamega County get clearance to export fish to Italy

Cane farmers with mature cane in limbo following the suspension of cane production

Framers anticipate making losses due to a lack of market.

Cane farmers with mature cane in limbo following the suspension of cane production

Kakamega County embarks on Bukhungu Stadium facelift

Kakamega has allocated Sh1.28 billion to Social Services, Youth, and Sports in 2023/24 financial year budget with Sh570 million earmarked for the completion of Bukhungu Stadium.

Kakamega County embarks on Bukhungu Stadium facelift

St Anthony's Kitale won't let big win get into their heads

It’s harvest day as Kitale and Shanderema pump in goals against Matiliku and Khorof.

St Anthony's Kitale won't let big win get into their heads

Kakamega Governor unveils team to look into stalled Sh300 million tea factory

The committee is expected to table the report in six months to pave the way for construction works of the stalled plant next year.

Kakamega Governor unveils team to look into stalled Sh300 million tea factory

Kakamega woman dumps Rwandese 'lover' after husband returns years later

A woman has chased away her “husband of four years” with whom they have a child to give room to her first who went missing in 2006.

Kakamega woman dumps Rwandese 'lover' after husband returns years later

Governor Barasa appoints team to measure status of health facilities

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has appointed a team of professionals to inspect health facilities in the county amidst an outcry of poor services as he seeks to streamline the sector.

Governor Barasa appoints team to measure status of health facilities

Sacked AP officer seeks Ruto's help after hitting brick walls for 11 years

Arnold Mudi was sacked together with a colleague over theft at a school in Garissa barely months into the job. High Court ordered his reinstatement but it never happened.

By 2 months ago

Sacked AP officer seeks Ruto's help after hitting brick walls for 11 years

SCHOOLS: Musingu edge Vihiga Boys to begin Western Region games on the front foot

Musingu coach Mwinamo upbeat of winning regional gong.

By 2 months ago

SCHOOLS: Musingu edge Vihiga Boys to begin Western Region games on the front foot

Governor Barasa orders audit of stalled Sh178m Sichirai market

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has directed an audit of the stalled Sh178 Million Sichirai ultra-modern market initiated by his predecessor Wycliffe Oparanya.

By 2 months ago

Governor Barasa orders audit of stalled Sh178m Sichirai market

Governors acknowledge receiving Sh29 billion from Exchequer

CoG Finance, Planning and Economic Affairs Committee Chairperson Fernandes Barasa said all 47 counties received their share of the Sh29 billion last Friday.

By 2 months ago

Governors acknowledge receiving Sh29 billion from Exchequer

Leaders accuse KeNHA of laxity at requiem Mass of eight pupils

The pupils died in an accident at Kaburengu while returning from an academic trip. Leaders want agency to redesign the Webuye-Eldoret highway to prevent loss of lives.

By 3 months ago

Leaders accuse KeNHA of laxity at requiem Mass of eight pupils

Kakamega's Barasa signs Sh17.6b budget appropriation bill to law

Barasa revealed that the maiden budget has surpassed the required 30 per cent threshold for development which is at 36 per cent.

By 3 months ago

Kakamega's Barasa signs Sh17.6b budget appropriation bill to law

Health sector gets lion's share of Kakamega's Sh17.3b budget

Sector will now get Sh4.64 billion translating to 26.6 per cent of the budget. Recurrent expenditure will however gobble up Sh11.4 billion representing 64.47 per cent of the total budget.

By 3 months ago

Health sector gets lion's share of Kakamega's Sh17.3b budget

Kaburengu accident leaves five pupils, driver dead

Five pupils and a bus driver have died following an accident involving a school bus and truck in Kaburengu area along the Eldoret-Webuye highway in Kakamega County.

By 3 months ago

Kaburengu accident leaves five pupils, driver dead

Health facilities to utilise own revenue as county set to launch fund

Public health facilities in Kakamega County will manage their own revenue after the county decided to establish Health Facility Fund.

By 3 months ago

Health facilities to utilise own revenue as county set to launch fund

State to inject Sh1.2 billion in stalled health facility

Governor Fernandes Barasa has embarked on the completion of stalled flagship projects that were started by his predecessor Wycliffe Oparanya.

By 3 months ago

State to inject Sh1.2 billion in stalled health facility

Puzzle of Sh6 billion waste management plant that became 'white elephant'

The project was set to create 1,000 new jobs and its construction was to take about nine months.

By 3 months ago

Puzzle of Sh6 billion waste management plant that became 'white elephant'

Leaders angry with Mumias Sugar company for employing Ugandans

Mr Barasa said while the company may be facing challenges, it should prioritise clearing unpaid wages owed to former workers.

By 3 months ago

Leaders angry with Mumias Sugar company for employing Ugandans

Kakamega gets US help to put up fertiliser plant

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa strikes deal with US government. Factory will help turn waste into fertiliser as over 600,000 farmers to benefit from facility.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega gets US help to put up fertiliser plant

County partners with US government to set up Sh1.2bilion fertilizer factory

Kakamega county has partnered with the US government to set up a Sh1.2 billion Regen Organic Fertilizer Manufacturing plant to cater for the needs of farmers who can hardly afford fertiliser.

By 4 months ago

County partners with US government to set up Sh1.2bilion fertilizer factory

President Ruto forced me out of UDA, says Panyako

Panyako revealed that Dr Ruto was unhappy with him after he opposed the 3 per cent housing levy contained in the Finance Bill, 2023.

By 4 months ago

President Ruto forced me out of UDA, says Panyako

President Ruto urges MPs to pass Finance Bill

Speaking at Busia Stadium during an interdenominational service, Ruto said that if the MPs shoot down the Bill, he would not be able to create the five million jobs he promised.

By 4 months ago

President Ruto urges MPs to pass Finance Bill

97 arrested as Western steps up crackdown on illicit brew

At least 282,852 litres of illicit brew has been destroyed in Western with 97 people arrested in the ongoing crackdown on illicit brew dens.

By 4 months ago

97 arrested as Western steps up crackdown on illicit brew

Governor Barasa embarks on completion of stalled hospital, stadium

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa plans to complete stalled flagship projects that were started by his predecessor Wycliffe Oparanya.

By 4 months ago

Governor Barasa embarks on completion of stalled hospital, stadium

Four Mukumu students hospitalised days after reopening

So far 1,900 out of 2,018 students have already reported to the school.

By 4 months ago

Four Mukumu students hospitalised days after reopening

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