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Ex-police officer in custody for attempt to defile schoolgirl

The suspect is said to have committed the act at Koduogo trading centre in Kanyabala Location, Homa Bay.

Ex-police officer in custody for attempt to defile schoolgirl

Kin break into song, dance as man who left 50 years ago returns

Kin break into song, dance as man who left 50 years ago returns

Two fishermen die after fighting over Sh15 cigarette in Mbita

Two fishermen die after fighting over Sh15 cigarette in Mbita

Miranga accident leaves senior cop dead, scores injured

Miranga accident leaves senior cop dead, scores injured

Homa Bay County steps up efforts to fight teenage pregnancies

Leaders in Homa Bay County have put joint efforts in the fight against teen pregnancies amid efforts to keep girls in schools.

Homa Bay County steps up efforts to fight teenage pregnancies

Boost for residents as Homa Bay pumps Sh15m into water project

The project is expected to relieve residents of Makongeni, Got Raburo, Kapita and Rang’wena who lacked clean water for about ten years.

Boost for residents as Homa Bay pumps Sh15m into water project

Parties tribunal bars ODM from expelling Suba South MP Caroli Omondi

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi has got reprieve after Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) barred ODM party from expelling him.

Parties tribunal bars ODM from expelling Suba South MP Caroli Omondi

Inua jamii cash: Programme caregivers put on notice over theft

Caregivers in Homa Bay County have been put on notice against misappropriating funds meant for beneficiaries of the social protection programme implemented by the government.

Inua jamii cash: Programme caregivers put on notice over theft

Ruto, Raila flex muscles in duel for Nyanza numbers

Raila on Wednesday cracked the whip on party rebels in a process that saw five MPs expelled and three others fined over their association with the Kenya Kwanza government.

Ruto, Raila flex muscles in duel for Nyanza numbers

Efforts set in place to save Tilapia species

The decline is attributed to various factors, including human activities that interfere with the breeding grounds meant for the multiplication of fish.

Efforts set in place to save Tilapia species

State to unveil plan to end HIV infection in children by 2027

The Head of NASCOP Rose Wafula said the plan plan will play a key role in enhancing efforts towards the fight against and reduction of infant mortality across the country.

State to unveil plan to end HIV infection in children by 2027

Two fishermen drown in Remba Island

Police in Homabay County have launched an investigation into an incident that saw two fishermen drown to death on Thursday, September 7.

Two fishermen drown in Remba Island

Fire kills family of three in Homa Bay

A family of three perished in a fire that razed their house in Homa Bay county on Thursday, August 31.

Fire kills family of three in Homa Bay

Mpesa Foundation hands over Sh16 million worth classrooms

Pupils of Kanyamfwa Primary School in Homa Bay County have a reason to smile after Safaricom’s Mpesa Foundation handed over twelve classrooms worth Sh16 million for their studies

Mpesa Foundation hands over Sh16 million worth classrooms

Homa Bay cop attacks boss with panga over missing prisoner

A police constable has been arrested in Homa Bay County for assaulting his boss with a panga.

Homa Bay cop attacks boss with panga over missing prisoner

Murang'a SEAL stuns Shabana in a day of barren draws

SEAL joins Tusker and Nzoia Sugar as the only sides to register wins on the opening weekend

Murang'a SEAL stuns Shabana in a day of barren draws

Nyanza counties bank on men and boys to drive anti teenage pregnancy campaigns

The campaign involves engaging men and boys in senstisation to enable them to participate in protecting sexual rights of girls.

Nyanza counties bank on men and boys to drive anti teenage pregnancy campaigns

1,786 ghost workers earned Sh300 million in Homa Bay County-report

Homa Bay County government loses over Sh300m to over 1700 ghost workers annually, an audit report has revealed.

1,786 ghost workers earned Sh300 million in Homa Bay County-report

Fisherman dies while peeing from a moving boat

Grief has gripped fishermen in Homa Bay County after one of them drowned and died while peeing from a moving boat in Lake Victoria.

Fisherman dies while peeing from a moving boat

Homa Bay farmers upbeat as soil testing initiative starts

The tests are done at sub-county headquarters where farmers take samples of their soil from their farms to be tested free of charge. This will continue until mid-next month.

Homa Bay farmers upbeat as soil testing initiative starts

Police looking for a suspected defiler

“He ran away when he realized he was going to be caught. He disappeared and nobody has seen him today,” Abuto said.

Police looking for a suspected defiler

Governor Wanga's advisor died of substance intoxication

Homa Bay County Chief Officer for Health Dr Kevin Osuri who conducted the postmortem said the intoxicated substance had not been identified.

Governor Wanga's advisor died of substance intoxication

Roan antelope numbers increase 25-fold, thanks to wildlife sanctuary

The low number of antelopes can be attributed to many risk factors including poaching. Locals believe roan antelope meat is softer and more delicious than most wildlife.

Roan antelope numbers increase 25-fold, thanks to wildlife sanctuary

Doctors raise concerns over cervical cancer in Ndhiwa's free medical camp

KEMRI's Dr Stephen Koskey said 10 per cent of the women who showed up for the screening during the free medical camp had shown signs of the disease.

Doctors raise concerns over cervical cancer in Ndhiwa's free medical camp

Whitman's remarks a threat to bipartisan talks, Raila allies say

Raila Odinga’s allies have maintained the recent remarks by the US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman are a threat to the ongoing bipartisan talks.

Whitman's remarks a threat to bipartisan talks, Raila allies say

Speaker Wetangula lauds Raila over calls to stop demonstrations

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga’s announcement stopping demonstrations has been welcomed by politicians across the political divide.

Speaker Wetangula lauds Raila over calls to stop demonstrations

Raila-Ruto talks a waste of time, Nyanza politicians say

The politicians said the talks will likely not bear fruits as the Azimio la Umoja team is seeking ways they can get a share of the government of the day.

Raila-Ruto talks a waste of time, Nyanza politicians say

Stop wasting time on Raila-Ruto talks, Murkomen

Murkomen on Sunday said the two leaders should strive to start the talks between the Azimio la Umoja and the government to enhance peace in the country.

Stop wasting time on Raila-Ruto talks, Murkomen

Chief recruitment suspended after six petitioners move to court citing bribery

The petitioners also said some candidates were asked to give up to Sh500,000 to be favoured by the interviewing panel.

Chief recruitment suspended after six petitioners move to court citing bribery

Why Senator Kajwang wants IPOA disbanded

Kajwang told IPOA to thoroughly investigate cases of shootings that left several people dead and others injured by police during the Azimio demonstrations against the cost of living.

Why Senator Kajwang wants IPOA disbanded

Governor Wanga pledges to foot hospital bills for survivors of police brutality

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has pledged to cater for medical bills of Azimio la Umoja supporters who are hospitalized as a result of acts of police.

By 2 months ago

Governor Wanga pledges to foot hospital bills for survivors of police brutality

Explain our security withdrawals, Wanga tells government

Governor Wanga expressed concerns by claiming that police had a shoot to kill order against protestors in the region.

By 2 months ago

Explain our security withdrawals, Wanga tells government

Police officer attacked by protesters in Homa Bay

The officer who is attached to the Rachuonyo South Police Division was seriously injured by protestors who were trying to break into a bank in Oyugis town.

By 2 months ago

Police officer attacked by protesters in Homa Bay

Victims of police brutality in Homa Bay speak

“I was going to visit my niece who had been detained at Kamagambo Police Station. I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my shoulder,” Olando said.

By 2 months ago

Victims of police brutality in Homa Bay speak

Six people hospitalized in Homa Bay after protests

“We have received six people with injuries affecting their legs. Two men have foreign objects lodged in their bodies,” Dr Ogola said.

By 2 months ago

Six people hospitalized in Homa Bay after protests

Kagan MCA among those arrested during maandamano in Homa Bay

Hamilton Odhiambo was arrested in Homa Bay town during the demonstrations and detained at the Homa Bay police station where he spent the night.

By 2 months ago

Kagan MCA among those arrested during maandamano in Homa Bay

Bodaboda rider killed over 'affair with preacher's wife'

Suba Sub County Police Commander Caxton Ndunda said their preliminary investigations show that the rider regularly sneaked into the pastor’s house whenever he was not present.

By 2 months ago

Bodaboda rider killed over 'affair with preacher's wife'

Rescue us from the wrath of ODM, rebels plead with Ruto

A section of ODM MPs who have been rebelling against its leadership have pleaded with President William Ruto to rescue them from the wrath of the party.

By 2 months ago

Rescue us from the wrath of ODM, rebels plead with Ruto

Perpetrators of Kisumu-Kericho border violence will be punished, PS Omollo

The Government will not spare people who perpetrate inter-ethnic violence between residents of Kisumu and Kericho counties, Interior PS Raymond Omollo has warned.

By 2 months ago

Perpetrators of Kisumu-Kericho border violence will be punished, PS Omollo

Probe as government official found dead in Homa Bay

The cause of the officer's death is not yet known even as the police launched investigations into the matter.

By 2 months ago

Probe as government official found dead in Homa Bay

MPs threaten to sue Kindiki at ICC over police brutality against protesters

Three MPs accuse Interior CS Kindiki of ordering police to use excessive force against demonstrators and threaten legal action against him.

By 2 months ago

MPs threaten to sue Kindiki at ICC over police brutality against protesters

MP Gogo to EACC: Arrest Osoro over bribery claims

The South Mugirango MP confessed to the dirty tricks the Kenya Kwanza side used to woo their Azimio counterparts to get numerical advantage to pass the controversial Finance Bill.

By 2 months ago

MP Gogo to EACC: Arrest Osoro over bribery claims

Be firm, Raila tells Luo Council of Elders boss

While asking the Council of Elders not to be compromised Raila said it is meant to offer leadership to the community on cultural values and should hence remain focused.

By 3 months ago

Be firm, Raila tells Luo Council of Elders boss

Jaramogi's former aide elected Luo Council of Elders chairman

"I thank the elders for electing me. I will serve the community without any corruption," Randa said.

By 3 months ago

Jaramogi's former aide elected Luo Council of Elders chairman

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