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Olivia Odhiambo

KALRO steps up bid to revive cotton production in Nyanza

KALRO is targeting to harvest 40,000 tonnes of cotton seeds which will be availed to farmers at Mkulima shops and selected agrovets countrywide at subsidized prices.

KALRO steps up bid to revive cotton production in Nyanza

Looming sugar shortage in Kenya as Comesa countries run out of sweetener

Looming sugar shortage in Kenya as Comesa countries run out of sweetener

All Kenyans are shareholders in the government - CS Kuria

All Kenyans are shareholders in the government - CS Kuria

Boost for Siaya as State to build Sh500m park

Boost for Siaya as State to build Sh500m park

Stakeholders in Nyanza advocate for regenerative agriculture to boost food security

Regenerative agriculture is an outcome-based food production system that nurtures and restores soil health, protects the climate and water resources.

Stakeholders in Nyanza advocate for regenerative agriculture to boost food security

Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base

Opposition chief holds three-hour closed door meeting with eight governors in Kisumu following reports of overtures from President Ruto to shift loyalty.

Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base

Kisumu County Assembly suspends four 'rebel' MCAs recalled by ODM

The four MCAs suspended by the Kisumu County assembly after the party revoked their nomination are Carolyne Opar, Kennedy Ajwang, Peter Obaso and Regina Kizito.

Kisumu County Assembly suspends four 'rebel' MCAs recalled by ODM

County assembly kicks out expelled ODM ward reps

The expelled lawmakers have been accused of gross misconduct.

County assembly kicks out expelled ODM ward reps

New twist as two bodies retrieved from 'oil' tank

Police in Kisumu have retrieved two bodies from an underground tank in the oil siphoning syndicate unearthed on Tuesday at a residential building.

New twist as two bodies retrieved from 'oil' tank

Police bust fuel syphoning syndicate in Kisumu, unearth underground tank

A search by police officers and KPC officials at the compound unearthed an underground tank full of fuel. The occupants of the house fled the scene and were yet to be traced.

Police bust fuel syphoning syndicate in Kisumu, unearth underground tank

Oduol opens new battlefront with Orengo over contentious Yala swamp lease

Oduol accuses his boss of doing nothing to ensure the swamp benefits residents, Orengo says he is seeking a review of the lease awarded by NLC.

Oduol opens new battlefront with Orengo over contentious Yala swamp lease

We will return to the streets next month if talks fail, Raila now warns

According to Raila, the opposition has given the talks a chance for a period of 30 days to find solutions to their concerns, failure to which they will regroup for another set of mass action.

We will return to the streets next month if talks fail, Raila now warns

Governor Orengo not picking up my calls, says Oduol

On Saturday, a confident Oduol said nobody will stop him from accessing his designated office because he has the support of Siaya residents who voted for him and Orengo to serve together.

By 2 months ago

Governor Orengo not picking up my calls, says Oduol

Serve the people now, Orengo and Oduol told

Governor Orengo's spokesman Agina accuses Oduol of being a UDA mole in ODM.

By 3 months ago

Serve the people now, Orengo and Oduol told

CJ Koome raises alarm over gender-based violence

According to the Judiciary, 4.8 per cent of criminal cases filed in Kisumu courts are SGBV while Siaya has been classified as a red district because of its high number of cases.

By 3 months ago

CJ Koome raises alarm over gender-based violence

Western Kenya first ladies join menstrual hygiene campaign

USAID Chief of Party Paul Orengoh says most households are struggling to afford basic sanitation products with donations being shared among all female family members.

By 3 months ago

Western Kenya first ladies join menstrual hygiene campaign

Orengo's deputy Oduol impeached as MCAs accuse him of misconduct

Odual was impeached after all 42 Siaya Members of County Assembly voted unanimously to hound him out of office over gross misconduct and abuse office.

By 3 months ago

Orengo's deputy Oduol impeached as MCAs accuse him of misconduct

Stage set for Luo council of elders to select new chair

Plans by the Luo Council of Elders to select a new chairperson to replace the late Willis Otondi have kicked off.

By 4 months ago

Stage set for Luo council of elders to select new chair

Ida backs sex education to curb teen pregnancy

Ida appealed to the volunteers to start offering sex education to school girls during their visits to households.

By 4 months ago

Ida backs sex education to curb teen pregnancy

Raila Odinga hints at return of protests should talks fail

Raila has hinted at a return of mass action against President William Ruto’s regime should ongoing bipartisan talks fail to address their concerns.

By 4 months ago

Raila Odinga hints at return of protests should talks fail

ODM wants Siaya deputy governor Oduol to resign over tiff with Orengo

ODM party's Secretary for Political Affairs Opiyo Wandayi says Oduol's continued stay in office will affect service delivery to the people of Siaya.

By 4 months ago

ODM wants Siaya deputy governor Oduol to resign over tiff with Orengo

FKE faults government on proposed finance bill

They argued that these implications could result in business closures, job losses, and a slowdown in economic growth.

By 4 months ago

FKE faults government on proposed finance bill

Ipoa summons officers as kin of killed schoolgirl cry for justice

Schoolgirl was killed and three people injured as traffic officers pursued matatu driver. Ipoa has taken over the matter, as Kisumu residents accuse police of recklessness.

By 4 months ago

Ipoa summons officers as kin of killed schoolgirl cry for justice

Raila accuses Ruto of diverting funds for projects in Nyanza

Raila Odinga claimed that the government was fronting selective development and has deliberately diverted funds for projects in some of the areas where the opposition enjoys support.

By 4 months ago

Raila accuses Ruto of diverting funds for projects in Nyanza

Protests in Kisumu as police in pursuit of matatu driver shoot three people

Tension in Kisumu CBD after police allegedly shoot three people at Jua Kali area; youth storm Central Police Station to demand answers.

By 4 months ago

Protests in Kisumu as police in pursuit of matatu driver shoot three people

MV Uhuru II to sail in July as State eyes slice of blue economy sector

Construction of the Sh2.4 billion ship at the Kisumu Shipyard is at an advanced stage, and the vessel is expected to be launched in July.

By 5 months ago

MV Uhuru II to sail in July as State eyes slice of blue economy sector

Raila Odinga tells off envoys, vows to go on with weekly protests

Raila intensified his criticisms against President William Ruto’s administration and repeated claims that there were attempts by the regime to assassinate him.

By 6 months ago

Raila Odinga tells off envoys, vows to go on with weekly protests

Stakeholders in Nyanza advocate for regenerative agriculture to boost food security

Regenerative agriculture is an outcome-based food production system that nurtures and restores soil health, protects the climate and water resources.

Stakeholders in Nyanza advocate for regenerative agriculture to boost food security

Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base

Opposition chief holds three-hour closed door meeting with eight governors in Kisumu following reports of overtures from President Ruto to shift loyalty.

Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base

Kisumu County Assembly suspends four 'rebel' MCAs recalled by ODM

The four MCAs suspended by the Kisumu County assembly after the party revoked their nomination are Carolyne Opar, Kennedy Ajwang, Peter Obaso and Regina Kizito.

Kisumu County Assembly suspends four 'rebel' MCAs recalled by ODM

County assembly kicks out expelled ODM ward reps

The expelled lawmakers have been accused of gross misconduct.

County assembly kicks out expelled ODM ward reps

New twist as two bodies retrieved from 'oil' tank

Police in Kisumu have retrieved two bodies from an underground tank in the oil siphoning syndicate unearthed on Tuesday at a residential building.

New twist as two bodies retrieved from 'oil' tank

Police bust fuel syphoning syndicate in Kisumu, unearth underground tank

A search by police officers and KPC officials at the compound unearthed an underground tank full of fuel. The occupants of the house fled the scene and were yet to be traced.

Police bust fuel syphoning syndicate in Kisumu, unearth underground tank

Oduol opens new battlefront with Orengo over contentious Yala swamp lease

Oduol accuses his boss of doing nothing to ensure the swamp benefits residents, Orengo says he is seeking a review of the lease awarded by NLC.

Oduol opens new battlefront with Orengo over contentious Yala swamp lease

We will return to the streets next month if talks fail, Raila now warns

According to Raila, the opposition has given the talks a chance for a period of 30 days to find solutions to their concerns, failure to which they will regroup for another set of mass action.

We will return to the streets next month if talks fail, Raila now warns

Governor Orengo not picking up my calls, says Oduol

On Saturday, a confident Oduol said nobody will stop him from accessing his designated office because he has the support of Siaya residents who voted for him and Orengo to serve together.

By 2 months ago

Governor Orengo not picking up my calls, says Oduol

Serve the people now, Orengo and Oduol told

Governor Orengo's spokesman Agina accuses Oduol of being a UDA mole in ODM.

By 3 months ago

Serve the people now, Orengo and Oduol told

CJ Koome raises alarm over gender-based violence

According to the Judiciary, 4.8 per cent of criminal cases filed in Kisumu courts are SGBV while Siaya has been classified as a red district because of its high number of cases.

By 3 months ago

CJ Koome raises alarm over gender-based violence

Western Kenya first ladies join menstrual hygiene campaign

USAID Chief of Party Paul Orengoh says most households are struggling to afford basic sanitation products with donations being shared among all female family members.

By 3 months ago

Western Kenya first ladies join menstrual hygiene campaign

Orengo's deputy Oduol impeached as MCAs accuse him of misconduct

Odual was impeached after all 42 Siaya Members of County Assembly voted unanimously to hound him out of office over gross misconduct and abuse office.

By 3 months ago

Orengo's deputy Oduol impeached as MCAs accuse him of misconduct

Stage set for Luo council of elders to select new chair

Plans by the Luo Council of Elders to select a new chairperson to replace the late Willis Otondi have kicked off.

By 4 months ago

Stage set for Luo council of elders to select new chair

Ida backs sex education to curb teen pregnancy

Ida appealed to the volunteers to start offering sex education to school girls during their visits to households.

By 4 months ago

Ida backs sex education to curb teen pregnancy

Raila Odinga hints at return of protests should talks fail

Raila has hinted at a return of mass action against President William Ruto’s regime should ongoing bipartisan talks fail to address their concerns.

By 4 months ago

Raila Odinga hints at return of protests should talks fail

ODM wants Siaya deputy governor Oduol to resign over tiff with Orengo

ODM party's Secretary for Political Affairs Opiyo Wandayi says Oduol's continued stay in office will affect service delivery to the people of Siaya.

By 4 months ago

ODM wants Siaya deputy governor Oduol to resign over tiff with Orengo

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