Abimbo mine, where the search for gold beats fear of being buried alive
A spot check at Abimbo showed the women checking the grounded powder for gold. Unlike modern mining sites where safety equipment is adopted, the women miners do not have any safety gear.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 1 year ago
Abimbo mine, where the search for gold beats fear of being buried alive
Top girl in exam hopes to become an astronaut
Ashley Momanyi, who scored 427 marks, was all smiles after getting her results.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Top girl in exam hopes to become an astronaut
High-risk groups on PrEP drugs exposed as supplies run out
The difficulty in accessing the medicine, stigma and being in a high-risk population worries her with each passing day.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
High-risk groups on PrEP drugs exposed as supplies run out
Couple digs up son’s body hoping he will resurrect
A spiritual leader told the couple that the boy would resurrect on Sunday night.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Couple digs up son’s body hoping he will resurrect
It's Uhuru's right to back ODM leader, say Azimio leaders
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho who led the campaign brigade said the DP has not done anything to earn the presidency.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
It's Uhuru's right to back ODM leader, say Azimio leaders
Export boon for Lake region as Kisumu gets cold storage facility
The upgrade was pioneered by Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong'o’s in collaboration with Kenya Airports Authority and Kenya Airways.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Export boon for Lake region as Kisumu gets cold storage facility
Fish from China and Uganda vie for appetising Kisumu market
Multiple agencies, including the Department of Health, have been inspecting the fish from Uganda and China to ensure that they are safe.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Fish from China and Uganda vie for appetising Kisumu market
Mary Tuju lauded as caring matriarch who loved peace
Mary Tuju, was laid to rest in an emotional sendoff where she was eulogised as a loving and caring person.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Mary Tuju lauded as caring matriarch who loved peace
More turn to HIV self-testing kits, says Nascop data
As the fight to reduce HIV and Aids burden continues, more Kenyans are now resorting to self-testing kits to know their status.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
More turn to HIV self-testing kits, says Nascop data
Judiciary on the spot as team probes 15 State institutions over audit discrepancies
Some of the courts have already been opened and are serving the public.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Judiciary on the spot as team probes 15 State institutions over audit discrepancies
Police explore arson angle in county office fire
The incident came a few days after governor Nyong’o ordered an internal audit on approval of buildings in the county
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 years ago
Police explore arson angle in county office fire
Ward reps to discuss Oloo's fate after his arrest over Sh4b deal
His influence has been felt at the county assembly where he has been able to unite MCAs.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 4 years ago
Ward reps to discuss Oloo's fate after his arrest over Sh4b deal
Chief arrested after receiving Sh7,700 bribe
The detective noted that the suspect will be arraigned in court to face
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 4 years ago
Chief arrested after receiving Sh7,700 bribe
Counties faulted on revenue collection
They challenged devolved units to automate their financial systems.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 4 years ago
Counties faulted on revenue collection
Nyong'o: Employ county workers on contracts only
Counties have been grappling with the issue of ghost workers burdening their wage bill.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 4 years ago
Nyong'o: Employ county workers on contracts only
East African Publishers launches new book for local languages
Ngugi wa Thiong'o (pictured) has challenged the Government to make mandatory the use of local languages books in the country's educational syllabus.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
East African Publishers launches new book for local languages
Case against suspected killer house help stalls
The hearing was pushed to March 14.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Case against suspected killer house help stalls
Bishop sentenced to 75 years in jail for defiling three girls
Bishop accused of defiling three girls he was living with at an orphanage and infected one of them with HIV has now been sentenced to 75 years in jail
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Bishop sentenced to 75 years in jail for defiling three girls
Former detective says Sh2.3b Miwani land transfer fake
A former anti-graft agency detective yesterday alleged that the transfer of land belonging to the defunct Miwani Sugar company was fraudulent.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Former detective says Sh2.3b Miwani land transfer fake
Opposition is firm, declares Mudavadi
National Super Alliance (NASA) co-principal Musalia Mudavadi has said he will steer the Opposition to ensure the Jubilee Government is kept in check.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Opposition is firm, declares Mudavadi
Sh2b sugar firm’s land fraud case to resume
Among those charged is Kibos Sugar Company chairman Sukhwinder Singh Chathe, also a director of Crossley Holdings Ltd, the firm accused of irregularly
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Sh2b sugar firm’s land fraud case to resume
Why they want to kill me, says Atwoli
Atwoli has expressed fears on his life over what he termed as his calls for a constitutional review to create more positions in government.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Why they want to kill me, says Atwoli
Governor Nyong'o opts to settle family row out of court
They had accused the governor and his sister of preventing them from inheriting from their grandfather's vast estate.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Governor Nyong'o opts to settle family row out of court
Court orders Governor Wangamati to reinstate axed workers
Justice Nduma Nderi who delivered the judgement also ordered that they be paid their salary arrears.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 5 years ago
Court orders Governor Wangamati to reinstate axed workers
Woman disappears from court moments after murder conviction
Martha Auma, Kisumu woman found guilty of killing her husband in 2014, mysteriously disappears from court chambers minutes after conviction
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 6 years ago
 Woman disappears from court moments after murder conviction
Hundreds of bills passed by county assemblies yet to be implemented
Hundreds of bills passed by county assemblies since 2013 have still not been implemented.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 6 years ago
Hundreds of bills passed by county assemblies yet to be implemented
Troubled Sh4.2 billion mall to finally open doors in Kisumu
Mega investment has about 140 shops, a three-star hotel, showrooms, as well as a huge parking area.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 6 years ago
Troubled Sh4.2 billion mall to finally open doors in Kisumu
Court allows county to relocate controversial dumpsite
A court has now given Governor Anyang’ Nyong'o the green light to relocate the infamous Kachok dumpsite
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 6 years ago
 Court allows county to relocate controversial dumpsite
Family of five die in suspected arson attack
Five members of a family were burnt to death in a suspected arson attack on Saturday night in Kamgundho, Migori County.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 6 years ago
Family of five die in suspected arson attack
Two people die in Kondele guest house fire
Two people were confirmed dead while two others are missing after a huge fire gutted down a guest house in Kondele
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 6 years ago
Two people die in Kondele guest house fire
MCA in court for allegedly faking his own kidnapping
West Kisumu Member of the County Assembly Paul Okiri has been charged with faking his own abduction and giving false reports to the police.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 6 years ago
MCA in court for allegedly faking his own kidnapping
Nyanza counties under fire for dismal performance in revenue collection
Homa Bay and Nyamira counties under performed in local revenue collection during the first nine months of 2016-2017 Financial Year (FY) despite automating their revenue collection.
By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 6 years ago
Nyanza counties under fire for dismal performance in revenue collection
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