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James Omoro

Locals cash in on shrimp as demand for feed rises

The shrimp are caught alongside silver cyprinid or Lake Victoria sardines, locally known as omena.

By James Omoro 3 days ago

Locals cash in on shrimp as demand for feed rises

Five men in custody over gun and teargas canisters

Five men in custody over gun and teargas canisters

By James Omoro 4 days ago

IEBC sacks officials for meeting aspirants in Ndhiwa

IEBC sacks officials for meeting aspirants in Ndhiwa

By James Omoro 7 days ago

ODM candidate 'Bensouda' not resting easy in woman rep race

ODM candidate 'Bensouda' not resting easy in woman rep race

By James Omoro 12 days ago

History, hope and elation as Tom Mboya becomes full university

Tom Mboya University College in Homa Bay town will be the first public university in the region.

By James Omoro 12 days ago

History, hope and elation as Tom Mboya becomes full university

Shun politicians who use Raila's name for selfish interests, Homa Bay voters told

In the region, most ODM politicians eyeing senatorial, parliamentary and woman representative positions in the county are counting on Raila coattails effect to win election.

By James Omoro 13 days ago

Shun politicians who use Raila's name for selfish interests, Homa Bay voters told

Politician calls for state security after Sh1m robbery

Omburo Odaje says that the main objective of the gangsters was not to get the money because they were quarrelling with each other on how to share it.

By James Omoro 13 days ago

Politician calls for state security after Sh1m robbery

Gang raids Rangwe MP candidate's home, cart away Sh1 million

Two of the robbers acted as look out at the gate while the other accomplices stormed into the candidate's sitting room where 20 of his supporters were holding a meeting.

By James Omoro 14 days ago

Gang raids Rangwe MP candidate's home, cart away Sh1 million

Sh1 billion upgrade of key link road kicks off

The 18Km Adiedo-Namba Karabok will be constructed to bitumen standards.

By James Omoro 19 days ago

Sh1 billion upgrade of key link road kicks off

Muslims and police join efforts in a peace campaign in Homa Bay

The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem) and police have launched a campaign to promote peace in ahead of the elections.

By James Omoro 23 days ago

Muslims and police join efforts in a peace campaign in Homa Bay

Man allegedly killed by wife over text message in Homa Bay

An irate mob attempted to lynch the woman before she was rescued.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Man allegedly killed by wife over text message in Homa Bay

Homa Bay woman kills husband in bar

A youthful woman from Homa Bay County has been arrested on suspicion of killing her husband.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Homa Bay woman kills husband in bar

L Victoria wildlife and beautiful shores birth tourism businesses

Nearly 20 luxurious hotels have set base at a small island in the lake. Land prices have gone up by up to 200 per cent in some places.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

L Victoria wildlife and beautiful shores birth tourism businesses

Evans Kidero appeals to Uhuru, Raila for varsity charter

Evans Kidero has asked ODM leader Raila Odinga to persuade President Uhuru Kenyatta to give Tom Mboya University College a charter to become a fully-fledged university.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Evans Kidero appeals to Uhuru, Raila for varsity charter

Homa Bay on spot over rising cases of sexual violence, teen mums, HIV

There are increasing cases of sexual and Gender Based Violence (GBV), teen pregnancies and new HIV infections, which are not the ‘triple threats’ bedeviling Homa Bay County.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 month ago

Homa Bay on spot over rising cases of sexual violence, teen mums, HIV

Hope fades for aspirant after ODM ticket revoked

Mr Abote had been cleared by the IEBC to run on an ODM ticket.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Hope fades for aspirant after ODM ticket revoked

Magoha urges private sector to invest in junior secondary schools

With less than two months to the General Election, CS Magoha warned education officials against laxity.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Magoha urges private sector to invest in junior secondary schools

Mbadi: Leave ODM chair post for who? I am here to stay

The Suba South MP said he was misunderstood after telling ODM candidates the truth about their performance in campaigns.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Mbadi: Leave ODM chair post for who? I am here to stay

Former county officials in graft case slapped with Sh59m fine

In what came as a shocker to the five accused, the court also barred them from being elected for any seat or holding a public office in the next 10 years from the judgement date.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Former county officials in graft case slapped with Sh59m fine

Mary Ojode: How I escaped death on day that my husband died

Mary Ojode said on the fateful day she had also planned to travel with her husband but he said they should not travel together.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Mary Ojode: How I escaped death on day that my husband died

Supremacy fights, impeachment motions jolt Homa Bay assembly

Since they came into office in 2017, the assembly has barely known peace as a scramble for leadership positions dominated most sittings.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Supremacy fights, impeachment motions jolt Homa Bay assembly

I will ensure prudent use of county resources, Gladys Wanga vows

Homa Bay Woman Representative Gladys Wanga has pledged to enhance service delivery and prudent use of resources if elected the next governor.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

I will ensure prudent use of county resources, Gladys Wanga vows

Inmates to benefit from tree planting programme

The program aims to guarantee the prisoners serving long-term periods a source of capital to start businesses when they complete their sentences

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Inmates to benefit from tree planting programme

Gladys Wanga promises to transform Homa Bay county

Political leaders opposed to the Woman Rep's candidature claim that she is likely to incorporate some members of Mr Awiti’s cabinet in her administration.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Gladys Wanga promises to transform Homa Bay county

Two people flee, leaving 5,400 rolls of bhang in car

Police in Homa Bay County are hunting for two people who fled after 5,457 rolls of bhang were found in their vehicle on Saturday, May 28.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Two people flee, leaving 5,400 rolls of bhang in car

Governor Cyprian Awiti goes missing as county workers down tools

Health services in the county have been paralysed for the second week after medics downed their tools demanding payment of their two months' salary arrears.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Governor Cyprian Awiti goes missing as county workers down tools

L. Victoria fishermen ask state to crack on illegal fishermen

The fishers say illegal fishermen are using small nets which catch small and mature fish hence affecting the population of fish on the lake.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

L. Victoria fishermen ask state to crack on illegal fishermen

Homa Bay County workers go on strike to demand their salary arrears

County employees have downed their tools to push for their two months salary arrears.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Homa Bay County workers go on strike to demand their salary arrears

Kidero and Wanga point fingers at each other over violence in Karachuonyo

Wanga and Kidero are the only Homa Bay governor aspirants.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Kidero and Wanga point fingers at each other over violence in Karachuonyo

Miner crushed to death at Raroki Quarry in Homa Bay

The man identified as Joseph Otieno died on Friday after he was crushed to death while mining in the quarry.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Miner crushed to death at Raroki Quarry in Homa Bay

Homa Bay: Crisis as patients discharged from health facilities

Pressure is mounting on Homa Bay County government to address the health crisis that has marred the sector after public facilities discharged patients prematurely.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Homa Bay: Crisis as patients discharged from health facilities

Tension quelled in distribution of stalls in a Homa Bay market Sh117.8 m

The Government has restored order in distribution of stalls and space in a newly built Sh117.8 million modern market in Homa Bay town.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Tension quelled in distribution of stalls in a Homa Bay market Sh117.8 m

Health services paralysed in Homa Bay as workers down their tools

The workers complained of delayed April salaries, failure in remission of statutory deductions, lack of promotion from one job group to another and understaffing.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Health services paralysed in Homa Bay as workers down their tools

Ringa Boys High School on the spot over student's death

Rooney Rolex died on Sunday while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Ringa Boys High School on the spot over student's death

Evans Kidero: I will improve roads to boost sugarcane farming

Many farmers in the area are now staring at losses of millions of shillings as their produce dries in plantations

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Evans Kidero: I will improve roads to boost sugarcane farming

Wanga, Kidero urged to include teen pregnancies in Homa Bay campaigns

Civil Society Organizations in Homa Bay regretted that the rise of social vices has been forgotten in the campaigns.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Wanga, Kidero urged to include teen pregnancies in Homa Bay campaigns

Orphaned girl seeks financial assistance to join Form One

A 15-year-old orphan in Homa Bay County has not joined Form One for lack of school fees.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Orphaned girl seeks financial assistance to join Form One

150 ODM nomination losers in Homa Bay pledge to support winners

The resolve came after the intervention of governor aspirant Gladys Wanga and her running mate Oyugi Magwanga.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

150 ODM nomination losers in Homa Bay pledge to support winners

Oriwo Boys' High School to know fate of KCSE results in 30 days, says KNEC

Oriwo Boys' High School candidates will know their fate in 30 days.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Oriwo Boys' High School to know fate of KCSE results in 30 days, says KNEC

Homa Bay man: I didn't know "password" would make me famous

A short video of Jack Oluoch, 23, repeatedly uttering the word ‘password’ accompanied by what most online audience described as funny facial expressions surfaced online on April 14.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Homa Bay man: I didn't know "password" would make me famous

Raila now appeals for six-piece voting in Nyanza backyard

ODM leader Mr Raila Odinga has rooted for “six piece” voting in his Nyanza backyard to enable him form a stable government if elected President.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Raila now appeals for six-piece voting in Nyanza backyard

Raila's statement defending Gladys Wanga leaves bad taste in people's mouth

On Monday, April 18, Raila Odinga made a statement in Homa Bay that left a bad taste in people’s mouth.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Raila's statement defending Gladys Wanga leaves bad taste in people's mouth

ODM primaries losers protest over results

An aspirant said they had reported to the party's tribunal that voting kits were manipulated. In Homa Bay, aspirants and voters are complaining over the conduct of ODM's elections board.

By Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago

ODM primaries losers protest over results

Raila allies given direct tickets amid technical glitches

Six out of nine MPs in Homa Bay County were handed direct ODM tickets as the party held nominations in the county yesterday.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Raila allies given direct tickets amid technical glitches

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