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Benard Lusigi

Kenya and Uganda form joint team to resolve fishing row

The team will sensitise fishermen on laws regulating fishing to end perennial animosity and arrests in the lake.

Kenya and Uganda form joint team to resolve fishing row

Sugarbelt leaders want State to emulate private millers efficiency

Sugarbelt leaders want State to emulate private millers efficiency

Counties collect millions in cess from cane firms

Counties collect millions in cess from cane firms

Busia bans meat from Uganda over hygiene

Busia bans meat from Uganda over hygiene

Ruto: Feud should not hurt sugar industry

President William Ruto said he would not tolerate two investors embroiled in a protracted tussle over the control of the debt-ridden Mumias Sugar Company.

Ruto: Feud should not hurt sugar industry

Ruto to commission 220 affordable housing units in Kakamega

The State is planning to engage 3,500 youths in the programme who will benefit directly or indirectly.

Ruto to commission 220 affordable housing units in Kakamega

Kakamega lands 10-tonne fish export deal to Italy, eyes Europe

Kakamega County becomes the first devolved unit to land such a lucrative deal out of the 47 counties in Kenya. It is banking on the Sh120 million Lutonyi fish processing plant.

Kakamega lands 10-tonne fish export deal to Italy, eyes Europe

MP to stop scholarship for pregnant, unruly students

Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka regretted that many pregnant girls enjoying the scholarship had dropped from school and it would be just to deny them the offer.

MP to stop scholarship for pregnant, unruly students

Governor Fernandes Barasa initiates team to revive stalled Sh300m tea factory

The tea company will adopt a hybrid structure, incorporating contributions from tea farmers and financial support from the county government.

Governor Fernandes Barasa initiates team to revive stalled Sh300m tea factory

Governors reject Treasury's bid to regulate revenue collection by counties

Council of Governors argue that a plan to form a committee to approve and regulate revenue collected by counties is a threat to devolution.

Governors reject Treasury's bid to regulate revenue collection by counties

Sh120m fish factory resumes operations after a two-year lull

The factory closed shop following protracted wrangles among its directors over its daily running and management.

By 2 months ago

Sh120m fish factory resumes operations after a two-year lull

Timber dealers now cry foul over logging permits

Saw millers, timber yard dealers and some carpenters in the region have claimed that outsiders are benefitting from the decision to lift a logging ban at their expense.

By 2 months ago

Timber dealers now cry foul over logging permits

Panyako: Ruto's phone call that made me quit UDA

Panyako, who served as UDA national vice chairperson, said the President was unhappy with him.

By 3 months ago

Panyako: Ruto's phone call that made me quit UDA

Khasoko Boys closed after two students die

The deaths caused panic in the school forcing the school management to close the school in order to contain the situation.

By 4 months ago

Khasoko Boys closed after two students die

County water firm picks new CEO three years later

The company board has appointed Michael Omondi as the new CEO after he beat four contestants in an interview early this month.

By 4 months ago

County water firm picks new CEO three years later

Stop unlawful raids of worship places, clergy warn police officers

Church leaders in Lurambi, Butula and Bumala constituencies in Busia County report that police officers and local administration had barred churches from holding night prayers and crusades.

By 4 months ago

Stop unlawful raids of worship places, clergy warn police officers

Fears of retaliatory attacks ahead of murdered MCA Stephen Maloba's burial

Kisa East MCA Stephen Maloba died on April 1 after he was stabbed in the chest during a political rally within his ward.

By 4 months ago

Fears of retaliatory attacks ahead of murdered MCA Stephen Maloba's burial

Mukumu Girls to open on May 8 after rehabilitation is complete

The institution, with a population of 2,000 students, was closed on April 2 after scores of learners fell ill.

By 4 months ago

Mukumu Girls to open on May 8 after rehabilitation is complete

My son has been brainwashed by Makenzi, says Zablon wa Yesu's father

Zablon wa Yesu, 32, was arrested in Kilifi County last week over his links with Makenzi, the founder of Good News International Church.

By 4 months ago

My son has been brainwashed by Makenzi, says Zablon wa Yesu's father

Mukumu Girls set to reopen on May 2 after raft of changes made

Form Three learners will report on May 4, followed by Form Two students a day later with Form Ones expected to report on May 8.

By 5 months ago

Mukumu Girls set to reopen on May 2 after raft of changes made

Machogu cracks the whip, names new Mukumu Girls principal, dissolves Board

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu makes changes at Mukumu Girls, transfers principal and dissolves Board of Management, names Jane Mmbone new school head.

By 5 months ago

Machogu cracks the whip, names new Mukumu Girls principal, dissolves Board

Scare in Kakamega after another school closed

Over 100 students of Butere Boys High School in Kakamega were treated for vomiting and diarrhoea. Mukumu Girls was closed on Monday after three students died from suspected food poisoning.

By 5 months ago

Scare in Kakamega after another school closed

Butere Boys High School closed indefinitely over suspected food poisoning

Butere Boys’ High School in Kakamega County closed indefinitely after 100 students exhibit cholera-like symptoms; most learners were vomiting.

By 5 months ago

Butere Boys High School closed indefinitely over suspected food poisoning

Ruto: Feud should not hurt sugar industry

President William Ruto said he would not tolerate two investors embroiled in a protracted tussle over the control of the debt-ridden Mumias Sugar Company.

Ruto: Feud should not hurt sugar industry

Ruto to commission 220 affordable housing units in Kakamega

The State is planning to engage 3,500 youths in the programme who will benefit directly or indirectly.

Ruto to commission 220 affordable housing units in Kakamega

Kakamega lands 10-tonne fish export deal to Italy, eyes Europe

Kakamega County becomes the first devolved unit to land such a lucrative deal out of the 47 counties in Kenya. It is banking on the Sh120 million Lutonyi fish processing plant.

Kakamega lands 10-tonne fish export deal to Italy, eyes Europe

MP to stop scholarship for pregnant, unruly students

Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka regretted that many pregnant girls enjoying the scholarship had dropped from school and it would be just to deny them the offer.

MP to stop scholarship for pregnant, unruly students

Governor Fernandes Barasa initiates team to revive stalled Sh300m tea factory

The tea company will adopt a hybrid structure, incorporating contributions from tea farmers and financial support from the county government.

Governor Fernandes Barasa initiates team to revive stalled Sh300m tea factory

Governors reject Treasury's bid to regulate revenue collection by counties

Council of Governors argue that a plan to form a committee to approve and regulate revenue collected by counties is a threat to devolution.

Governors reject Treasury's bid to regulate revenue collection by counties

Sh120m fish factory resumes operations after a two-year lull

The factory closed shop following protracted wrangles among its directors over its daily running and management.

By 2 months ago

Sh120m fish factory resumes operations after a two-year lull

Timber dealers now cry foul over logging permits

Saw millers, timber yard dealers and some carpenters in the region have claimed that outsiders are benefitting from the decision to lift a logging ban at their expense.

By 2 months ago

Timber dealers now cry foul over logging permits

Panyako: Ruto's phone call that made me quit UDA

Panyako, who served as UDA national vice chairperson, said the President was unhappy with him.

By 3 months ago

Panyako: Ruto's phone call that made me quit UDA

Khasoko Boys closed after two students die

The deaths caused panic in the school forcing the school management to close the school in order to contain the situation.

By 4 months ago

Khasoko Boys closed after two students die

County water firm picks new CEO three years later

The company board has appointed Michael Omondi as the new CEO after he beat four contestants in an interview early this month.

By 4 months ago

County water firm picks new CEO three years later

Stop unlawful raids of worship places, clergy warn police officers

Church leaders in Lurambi, Butula and Bumala constituencies in Busia County report that police officers and local administration had barred churches from holding night prayers and crusades.

By 4 months ago

Stop unlawful raids of worship places, clergy warn police officers

Fears of retaliatory attacks ahead of murdered MCA Stephen Maloba's burial

Kisa East MCA Stephen Maloba died on April 1 after he was stabbed in the chest during a political rally within his ward.

By 4 months ago

Fears of retaliatory attacks ahead of murdered MCA Stephen Maloba's burial

Mukumu Girls to open on May 8 after rehabilitation is complete

The institution, with a population of 2,000 students, was closed on April 2 after scores of learners fell ill.

By 4 months ago

Mukumu Girls to open on May 8 after rehabilitation is complete

My son has been brainwashed by Makenzi, says Zablon wa Yesu's father

Zablon wa Yesu, 32, was arrested in Kilifi County last week over his links with Makenzi, the founder of Good News International Church.

By 4 months ago

My son has been brainwashed by Makenzi, says Zablon wa Yesu's father

Mukumu Girls set to reopen on May 2 after raft of changes made

Form Three learners will report on May 4, followed by Form Two students a day later with Form Ones expected to report on May 8.

By 5 months ago

Mukumu Girls set to reopen on May 2 after raft of changes made

Machogu cracks the whip, names new Mukumu Girls principal, dissolves Board

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu makes changes at Mukumu Girls, transfers principal and dissolves Board of Management, names Jane Mmbone new school head.

By 5 months ago

Machogu cracks the whip, names new Mukumu Girls principal, dissolves Board

Scare in Kakamega after another school closed

Over 100 students of Butere Boys High School in Kakamega were treated for vomiting and diarrhoea. Mukumu Girls was closed on Monday after three students died from suspected food poisoning.

By 5 months ago

Scare in Kakamega after another school closed

Butere Boys High School closed indefinitely over suspected food poisoning

Butere Boys’ High School in Kakamega County closed indefinitely after 100 students exhibit cholera-like symptoms; most learners were vomiting.

By 5 months ago

Butere Boys High School closed indefinitely over suspected food poisoning

Ruto: Feud should not hurt sugar industry

President William Ruto said he would not tolerate two investors embroiled in a protracted tussle over the control of the debt-ridden Mumias Sugar Company.

Ruto: Feud should not hurt sugar industry

Ruto to commission 220 affordable housing units in Kakamega

The State is planning to engage 3,500 youths in the programme who will benefit directly or indirectly.

Ruto to commission 220 affordable housing units in Kakamega

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