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Dominic Omondi

Miners in cooperatives to receive work permits

PS Elijah Mwangi emphasised that the move aims to formalise the sector, eliminate illegal mining, reduce accidents, and safeguard government revenue.

Miners in cooperatives to receive work permits

Kakamega county hires 14 doctors on contract

Kakamega county hires 14 doctors on contract

Cane farmers want e-TIMS done away with

Cane farmers want e-TIMS done away with

No more talk as Kabras, KCB face off in Kenya Cup final

No more talk as Kabras, KCB face off in Kenya Cup final

State releases Sh300 million for Busia water project

The project funded through Lake Victoria Water Works Development Agency is expected to benefit at least 180,000 households.

State releases Sh300 million for Busia water project

Two brothers killed by lightning while studying

Grief engulfed Mayuke village, Malava Constituency after two brothers who are students at a local secondary school were killed after they were struck by lightning while studying.

Two brothers killed by lightning while studying

We will revive the sugar sector through leasing, Ruto declares

President William Ruto said moving forward, like any other sector, sugarcane farmers will be paid a bonus at the end of the year by sugar millers.

We will revive the sugar sector through leasing, Ruto declares

Kakamega targets local and foreign investors in key investment meeting

The inaugural conference, which has attracted over 3, 000 local and international guests including is being held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.

Kakamega targets local and foreign investors in key investment meeting

Barasa, Sifuna agree to resolve wrangles in county assembly

Barasa has agreed to a meeting with Sifuna and Members of MCAs to resolve leadership wrangles at the County Assembly.

Barasa, Sifuna agree to resolve wrangles in county assembly

Defying odds in championing climate change mitigation efforts

The women have been championing efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change with passion and determination.

Defying odds in championing climate change mitigation efforts

County receives Sh95 million for fencing of Kakamega Forest

Safaricom and Mpesa Foundation release Sh60 million towards phase two of the Kakamega forest fencing project.

County receives Sh95 million for fencing of Kakamega Forest

Oparanya denies endorsing Khalwale for 2027 Kakamega gubernatorial bid

Oparanya said he has no control over what media reports denying that he endorsed Khalwale stating it was an open meeting.

Oparanya denies endorsing Khalwale for 2027 Kakamega gubernatorial bid

Bedbug scare sweeps Vihiga County

Some residents believe bedbugs have everything to do with witchcraft because they are resistant to all types of insecticides.

By 2 months ago

Bedbug scare sweeps Vihiga County

Relief as slums in Kakamega set for Sh269m upgrade

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said residents living in informal settlements in Kakamega County will have their infrastructure upgraded in a quest to improve living standards.

By 2 months ago

Relief as slums in Kakamega set for Sh269m upgrade

County pumps Sh600million to the 10km per ward roads projects

The county government of Kakamega has pumped Sh600 million towards infrastructure improvement programme.

By 2 months ago

County pumps Sh600million to the 10km per ward roads projects

Governor Barasa, Khalwale clash over Sh928 million health funds

"Khalwale should know that the work of a Senator is to defend and support devolution and not the lies and noise he is making out there that is baseless."

By 2 months ago

Governor Barasa, Khalwale clash over Sh928 million health funds

Postmortem confirms Khalwale's farmhand was killed by bull

Speculation was rife that Dr Khalwale could have had a hand in the death of his farmhand.

By 2 months ago

Postmortem confirms Khalwale's farmhand was killed by bull

Burial of man killed by Senator Boni Khalwale's bull stopped

The family said they had already encountered losses having hired a hearse, bought a casket and food for the mourners.

By 2 months ago

Burial of man killed by Senator Boni Khalwale's bull stopped

Rivatex to buy cotton from farmers in Busia

The farmers have been experiencing challenges including lack of ready market, lack of quality and certified seeds, high cost of farm inputs and exploitation by middlemen.

By 2 months ago

Rivatex to buy cotton from farmers in Busia

Kakamega county eyes Sh100 million revenue from hospitals

Kakamega county government has put in place measures to increase revenue collection at the Kakamega County Referral Hospital and other health facilities.

By 3 months ago

Kakamega county eyes Sh100 million revenue from hospitals

Five specialist doctors to replace Cubans in Kakamega

Kakamega CECM for Health Services Bernard Wesonga said the five doctors will now take charge of the Oncology and Cardiology units.

By 3 months ago

Five specialist doctors to replace Cubans in Kakamega

Questions as TSC withdraws all teachers from Isongo school

TSC is said to have issued transfer letters to all 17 teachers following demands by the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) and Kenya Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet).

By 3 months ago

Questions as TSC withdraws all teachers from Isongo school

Bukhungu stadium closes for renovation ahead of CHAN

CS Ababu Namwamba said that major works would be done in the playing ground and lighting. The stadium hosts Kakamega Home Boys.

By 3 months ago

Bukhungu stadium closes for renovation ahead of CHAN

Raila says attacks on courts hurting Kenya's democracy

Raila warned that attacks on the Judiciary by the Executive was hurting democracy in the country.

By 3 months ago

Raila says attacks on courts hurting Kenya's democracy

Governor Barasa, unions condemn attack on headteacher

St Gabriel Isongo Secondary School head teacher David Wafula and the director of studies were assaulted and chased away by residents.

By 3 months ago

Governor Barasa, unions condemn attack on headteacher

Sh45m house flattened despite court order

Unknown people demolished the disputed residential house on Tuesday night despite a court order barring its destruction.

By 3 months ago

Sh45m house flattened despite court order

Woman captured on video abusing nurse surrenders to police

Vanessa Ogema surrendered herself at Busia Police Station at 1:15pm on Sunday after police launched a manhunt for her.

By 3 months ago

Woman captured on video abusing nurse surrenders to police

Doctors advocate for early diagnosis to curb high arthritis cases

Traumatic falls and sports-related injuries may cause back injuries which may lead to arthritis.

By 3 months ago

Doctors advocate for early diagnosis to curb high arthritis cases

CS: Bukhungu Stadium to be ready this year

Ababu Namwamba said the government is work with the county government to upgrade the facility, and renovate other stadiums in Western region.

By 3 months ago

CS: Bukhungu Stadium to be ready this year

Kakamega county, firm ink deal to complete stalled milk plant

Governor Fernandes Barasa said they have agreed to complete and operationalise the project.

By 3 months ago

Kakamega county, firm ink deal to complete stalled milk plant

Union withdraws nurses from Port Victoria hospital in protest

The union's move could potentially paralyze medical services at the facility in the coming weeks, to the detriment of residents seeking treatment.

By 3 months ago

Union withdraws nurses from Port Victoria hospital in protest

Follow the law, governors say as they reject bid to hand over ECDE

Through the Council of Governors (COG), county chiefs argue that the national government did not follow the due procedures allowing the takeover of devolved functions.

By 3 months ago

Follow the law, governors say as they reject bid to hand over ECDE

Raila tells ODM leaders to stop in-fighting, premature campaigns

Speaking during a dinner cum-a come together with Kakamega ODM leaders at Governor Fernandes Barasa's residence, Raila urged leaders to stop rocking the party from within.

By 3 months ago

Raila tells ODM leaders to stop in-fighting, premature campaigns

Atwoli tells workers Cotu will push for better pay for them

Atwoli said the organisation will push for an increment in workers' wages and income at both the county and national level.

By 3 months ago

Atwoli tells workers Cotu will push for better pay for them

Barasa sets conditions to support Sarrai to run Mumias Sugar Company

Governor Fernandes Barasa appealed to contractors and suppliers to be patient as the counties work to clear the pending bills.

By 3 months ago

Barasa sets conditions to support Sarrai to run Mumias Sugar Company

Search for headteacher's killers moves to Uganda on fresh leads

Charles Emoto was fatally shot in the stomach at around 12:40am on Thursday, with the bullet exiting from the back of his waist.

By 4 months ago

Search for headteacher's killers moves to Uganda on fresh leads

Nadco report focused on posts for the 'big boys', says Wamalwa

DAP-K leader and Azimio principal Eugene Wamalwa has distanced himself from the report since the cost of living was not captured.

By 4 months ago

Nadco report focused on posts for the 'big boys', says Wamalwa

Joy for student as KCPE score adjusted upwards

The teenager said she was relieved after refusing to eat for two days as her parents sought a review of the score.

By 4 months ago

Joy for student as KCPE score adjusted upwards

My life is in danger, Savula says after mother's home raided

The Kakamega deputy county boss has linked attack on his mother's home to his remarks against the rising cost of living.

By 5 months ago

My life is in danger, Savula says after mother's home raided

Residents oppose move by governor to relocate office

The relocation is meant to pave way for refurbishment of the governor's office at the county headquarters.

By 5 months ago

Residents oppose move by governor to relocate office

Breaking Stereotypes: Stakeholders push for special students' inclusivity in Education

Stakeholders believe acceptance and love towards children is what will make the children stay in school and overcome stigma.

By 6 months ago

Breaking Stereotypes: Stakeholders push for special students' inclusivity in Education

Why locals won't give up land for gold exploration

8,000 families living around here are worried lot following plans to have them move elsewhere to pave the way for the exploration of gold worth Sh171 billion by a foreign investor.

By 6 months ago

Why locals won't give up land for gold exploration

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.

By 7 months ago

Kenya and Uganda form joint team to resolve fishing row

Sugarbelt leaders want State to emulate private millers efficiency

Malava MP Malulu Injendi singled out West Kenya Sugar Company and Butali Sugar Mills domiciled in his constituency as cane millers whose performance and management are outstanding.

By 7 months ago

Sugarbelt leaders want State to emulate private millers efficiency

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