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Eric Abuga

Champions League quarter-final first leg: Benzema hat-trick gives Real Madrid 3-1 win at Chelsea

Kai Havertz had restored some hope to the Blues when he headed in an angled pass from Jorginho in the 40th minute to make it 2-1

By Thompson Reuters Foundation 2 years ago

Champions League quarter-final first leg: Benzema hat-trick gives Real Madrid 3-1 win at Chelsea

Sh158m banana factory starts making flour, boosts economy

Sh158m banana factory starts making flour, boosts economy

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Kisii: Scarce land but an economic powerhouse

Kisii: Scarce land but an economic powerhouse

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Raila takes Azimio campaign to Gusii as more Ruto allies decamp

Raila takes Azimio campaign to Gusii as more Ruto allies decamp

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Kisii serves up more than just ‘matoke’ in rise as financial hub

Kisii County has in the recent past undergone a major economic transformation, boosting businesses and attracting new ventures.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Kisii serves up more than just ‘matoke’ in rise as financial hub

Motego: We've failed to plan, that's why we are planning to fail

We sneak through a thin path in Boitangare village, in Nyamache, Kisii County to a warm welcome from former Harambee Stars striker Henry Motego.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Motego: We've failed to plan, that's why we are planning to fail

Clan and party to decide next Kisii governor

The battle for the next Kisii County governor is likely to narrow down to clan, party affiliation and choice of running mate.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Clan and party to decide next Kisii governor

Uphill task for first-time MPs defending seats in August polls

Only four MPs out of 13 made it back to Parliament in the 2017 elections.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Uphill task for first-time MPs defending seats in August polls

Kenya Power starts raids to curb rampant vandalism in Nyanza

Efforts by the government to provide electricity in the South Nyanza region are under threat from saboteurs.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Kenya Power starts raids to curb rampant vandalism in Nyanza

Gusii leaders unite, hold joint rally under Azimio

Leaders allied to Jubilee, ODM, KNC and other fringe parties have launched joint campaigns under the banner of Azimio la Umoja in Gusii region.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Gusii leaders unite, hold joint rally under Azimio

Kisii political leaders set aside their differences, hold joint Azimio rally

Leaders say despite the political ambitions, they had agreed to support Raila bid as a community

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Kisii political leaders set aside their differences, hold joint Azimio rally

Push to have Ongwae named as Gusii political kingpin intensifies

James Ongwae is been among the few second term governors who have not declared interest in any elective seat at the expiry of their term.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Push to have Ongwae named as Gusii political kingpin intensifies

Family of five buried in Kisii (pictures)

The five died on the morning of Christmas day at Egwata in Voi on their way to Kisii in a road accident.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Family of five buried in Kisii (pictures)

Raila's headache as aspirants for governor seat jostle for ODM nod

Rivalry in the race for the governor’s seat in Nyanza and Western is giving ODM leader Raila Odinga a headache.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Raila's headache as aspirants for governor seat jostle for ODM nod

Burning fossil fuels causes 13 deaths every minute, WHO reports

Air pollution, primarily from burning fossil fuels, which also drives climate change, is causing 13 deaths per minute worldwide - WHO.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Burning fossil fuels causes 13 deaths every minute, WHO reports

UK envoy pledges to support multi-billion research centre

It will have various training centres for all types of cancer, radiography and other ailments.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

UK envoy pledges to support multi-billion research centre

Why I have ditched Ruto for Raila – Joash Maangi

Joash Maangi has, for a while now, been touted as DP William Ruto’s point man in the larger Kisii Nyanza region.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Why I have ditched Ruto for Raila – Joash Maangi

Kisii Deputy Governor back to ODM after four-year dalliance with Ruto?

A Maangi comeback to ODM could tilt UDA's political fortunes in Gusii region and force the DP's party back to the drawing board.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Kisii Deputy Governor back to ODM after four-year dalliance with Ruto?

Why battered men would rather turn to prayers than go to the police

Most men who suffer gender-based violence (GBV) do not care reporting to authorities because they are likely to be ignored.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Why battered men would rather turn to prayers than go to the police

Plans to revamp pyrethrum farming

Production of pyrethrum in the country has declined from a high of 18,000 tons in 1992 to the current national production of about 500 tons per year.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Plans to revamp pyrethrum farming

New firm to finish work on stalled Kebuko-Nyangusu-Nyamache road

Work on the Kebuko-Nyangusu-Nyamache road is back on track with a new contractor tasked with completing the project by December next year.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

New firm to finish work on stalled Kebuko-Nyangusu-Nyamache road

Catholic church threatens to return Simba Arati’s Sh100,000 donation

A Catholic church in Kisii has threatened to return Dagoretti North MP Simba Arati’s donation.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Catholic church threatens to return Simba Arati’s Sh100,000 donation

At 83, Prof Sam Ongeri says he is the best bet for governor

Kisii Senator Prof Sam Ongeri, 83, has affirmed his quest to become the next governor of the agricultural county.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

At 83, Prof Sam Ongeri says he is the best bet for governor

White elephant? Sh1 billion road started 5 years ago stalls

The project was commissioned by President Uhuru in 2016. Contractor had said the road would take 24 months to complete.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

White elephant? Sh1 billion road started 5 years ago stalls

Witchcraft verification is primitive and illegal, KNCHR says

KNCHR has said witchcraft verification, which involves a ‘spitting ritual’, practised in Gusiiland is primitive and illegal.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Witchcraft verification is primitive and illegal, KNCHR says

Janet Ong'era: This is my pledge if you elect me Kisii governor

She hopes to vie on ODM ticket and she will be battling it out for the Orange party's endorsement against Sam Ongeri and Simba Arati

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Janet Ong'era: This is my pledge if you elect me Kisii governor

Kisii: Suspects in women killings held 10 days

Four arrested in Kisii after lynching of four women in Marani, Kisii

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Kisii: Suspects in women killings held 10 days

Four suspects linked to lynching of grannies detained for 10 days

Police arrested the four suspects after a video of the four victims being lynched went viral on social media.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Four suspects linked to lynching of grannies detained for 10 days

Who bewitched us? Queries as killing of elderly people persists

Killing innocent Kenyans is unacceptable. Nobody should hide behind the fact that this is the usual way of doing things in the community

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Who bewitched us? Queries as killing of elderly people persists

ODM warns Simba Arati over parallel party offices

ODM party officials have warned Dagoretti North MP Simba Arati over his move to open parallel party offices.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

ODM warns Simba Arati over parallel party offices

DP Ruto says handshake derailed Jubilee agenda

Ruto challenged his political competitors to prove their track record for the years they have served in government

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

DP Ruto says handshake derailed Jubilee agenda

DP Ruto returns to Raila’s Nyanza backyard for a two-day visit

DP Ruto to deliver buses to two secondary schools in South Mugirango. He has been making inroads in Kisii, Migori and Nyamira counties.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

DP Ruto returns to Raila’s Nyanza backyard for a two-day visit

College without facilities plans to receive first batch of students

Riatirimba Vocational Training Centre is expected to receive its first batch of students this month even though it lacks facilities.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

College without facilities plans to receive first batch of students

UDA dilemma as it seeks to enter ODM stronghold

In the last one month, Deputy President Ruto has met Gusii leaders three times.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

UDA dilemma as it seeks to enter ODM stronghold

One year later, police yet to trace missing colleague

Detectives from DCI say they are yet to conclude that the officer was murdered

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

One year later, police yet to trace missing colleague

Water scarcity hits Kisii hard as rivers dry up

The once flowing rivers in Kisii and Nyamira counties are slowly dying.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Water scarcity hits Kisii hard as rivers dry up

Anglican Church of Kenya gets it second female Bishop

Elections that saw Okeno voted in as the presiding Bishop of Butere Diocese were held on Saturday, July 31.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Anglican Church of Kenya gets it second female Bishop

Inside Raila's new plan to grab the hustler agenda from Ruto

Unrelenting, the ODM leader makes case for mid-level producers and artisans to supplement national growth.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Inside Raila's new plan to grab the hustler agenda from Ruto

Raila touts rural transformation agenda to curb migration to cities

Raila painted a rosy picture of his tenure as Prime Minister when he championed slum upgrading as a means of ensuring those fleeing rural areas do not

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Raila touts rural transformation agenda to curb migration to cities

Chebilat town’s steady growth 13 years after post-election violence

The town has been the epicentre of the Sotik-Borabu border conflicts and fights that led to the death of hundreds.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Chebilat town’s steady growth 13 years after post-election violence

Matiang'i puts officers on notice as locals cry over police brutality

Matiang'i tells rogue police officers to shape up or ship out, pledges to address Kisii residents’ grievances.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Matiang'i puts officers on notice as locals cry over police brutality

Raila takes first step to unite Gusii leaders

Plans to have a Gusii political kingpin fell apart after the Bonchari mini poll.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Raila takes first step to unite Gusii leaders

Raila meets Gusii leaders in efforts to unify Nyanza region

ODM leader Raila Odinga today held talks with ODM and Jubilee Party leaders from the Gusii community and urged them to unite ahead of Elections

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Raila meets Gusii leaders in efforts to unify Nyanza region

Number of homeless families on the rise

Five street children have died under unclear circumstances in the last one year.

By Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Number of homeless families on the rise

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