Kakamega MCAs vote to impeach four Public Service Board members
The County Public Service Board (CPSB) chairperson Catherine Omweno and board members Stanely Were, Dr Ralph Wangatiah and Joel Omukoko have been kicked out of the office.
By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago
Kakamega MCAs vote to impeach four Public Service Board members
Kakamega County slashes budget by Sh1b as revenue dips
In the first supplementary budget presented before the County Assembly, the approved budget estimates was scaled down from Sh17.7 billion to Sh16.5 billion.
By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago
Kakamega County slashes budget by Sh1b as revenue dips
Kakamega Ward reps push for impeachment of sports executive
So far, 45 MCAs have appended their signatures in a bid to have Mr Mandela ejected from office through an impeachment motion.
By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago
Kakamega Ward reps push for impeachment of sports executive
Governor Barasa wants us out, board members claim
Embattled Kakamega County Public Service Board (CPSB) members have accused Governor Fernandes Barasa of being behind a bid to impeach them.
By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago
Governor Barasa wants us out, board members claim
Petitioner forced to apologise over 'busybody' remarks as motion to impeach service board begins
At one point, Dennis Muhanda, the petitioner who wants the board out was forced to apologise to the board's advocates after referring to them as 'busybodies' to delay the impeachment process.
By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago
Petitioner forced to apologise over 'busybody' remarks as motion to impeach service board begins
Two women's resolve to live positively with HIV, get children
On this World Aids Day, focus is on prevention, care and treatment, prevention and response to SGBV and stigma.
By Nathan Ochunge and Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago
Two women's resolve to live positively with HIV, get children
Kakamega County service board loses bid to stop impeachment
Kakamega County Public Service Board (CPSB) suffered a setback after attempts to stop impeachment proceedings against them were dismissed.
By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago
Kakamega County service board loses bid to stop impeachment
Steps by Nyanza region to reduce cases of HIV
Fisher folk activities, truck drivers, early sexual debut and cultural practices are still the leading risk factors for HIV/Aids infections in the Nyanza region.
By Nathan Ochunge and Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago
Steps by Nyanza region to reduce cases of HIV
Kakamega board faces the axe on claims of defying the Constitution
Their jobs now hang in the balance after a petition was filed at the County Assembly of Kakamega seeking their removal from office based on Mr Oparanya's decision.
By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago
Kakamega board faces the axe on claims of defying the Constitution
Doctors in Kakamega, Vihiga counties vow to down tools
Residents of Kakamega and Vihiga counties are staring at shutdown of medical services in public hospitals if doctors down tools to protest poor working conditions
By Nathan Ochunge and Brian Kisanji 3 months ago
Doctors in Kakamega, Vihiga counties vow to down tools
Medics root for 'kangaroo' care to reduce preterm deaths
Dr Roselyne Malangachi, a consultant paediatrician at Kakamega Teaching and Referral Hospital says the majority of preterm babies can survive and thrive with low-cost, effective interventions.
By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago
Medics root for 'kangaroo' care to reduce preterm deaths
Korean government, Bungoma county pump Sh1.8b in water projects
The Korean government in partnership with Bungoma County has pumped Sh1.8 billion toward the supply of clean water to five constituencies.
By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago
Korean government, Bungoma county pump Sh1.8b in water projects
Former ODM nominated senator Godliver Omondi dies
Kakamega ODM Nominated MCA Godliver Omondi has died while undergoing treatment at Aga Khan Hospital -Kisumu after a short illness.
By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago
Former ODM nominated senator Godliver Omondi dies
Cleric in push for safe abortion in hope to end premature deaths
He believes saving lives is more important than adhering strictly to religious norms. The cleric chose to utilise the pulpit to educate women and girls about reproductive health.
By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago
Cleric in push for safe abortion in hope to end premature deaths
Pneumonia still children's leading killer disease
Approximately one in five child deaths is attributed to pneumonia, resulting in an annual toll ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 deaths.
By Nathan Ochunge and Sylvia Atema 4 months ago
Pneumonia still children's leading killer disease
Why hunting of quails is still popular in Western
Quail meat is very tasty and nutritious with low fat content compared to other meats. A single quail bird sells at between Sh50 and Sh70 depending on its body weight.
By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago
Why hunting of quails is still popular in Western
Samuel Makabira: Former county administrator now homeless, living in poverty
Makabira was the first councilor of Plateau ward in then Sirikwa County Council between 1963-1969. He worked with political greats like Jaramogi, Martin Shikuku and Kijana Wamalwa.
By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago
Samuel Makabira: Former county administrator now homeless, living in poverty
From grace to grass: Former councillor and wife living in abject poverty, have no house
The former civic leader laments that even those he helped during his heyday want nothing to do with him.
By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago
From grace to grass: Former councillor and wife living in abject poverty, have no house
Beating breast cancer: The stories of brave women
For nearly four decades, Phanice Okuso, a 60-year-old retired nurse, dedicated her career to caring for cancer patients in various healthcare facilities across the country.
By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago
Beating breast cancer: The stories of brave women
State to pay contractors Sh537 billion pending bills, says PS
Contractors complained that failure by the national and county governments to pay their dues has led to the collapse of many businesses.
By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago
State to pay contractors Sh537 billion pending bills, says PS
Trail of death raises fear of killer gangs' return as residents cry foul
For the last six weeks, a series of gang attacks have left at least seven people dead. The victims are either shot dead and sometimes, they are butchered in a ritualistic fashion.
By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago
Trail of death raises fear of killer gangs' return as residents cry foul
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Jenipher Ligono: The health practitioner with a heart for hospitality industry
Jenipher Ligono has contributed immensely to both the health and hospitality industries, becoming an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Western region.
By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago
Jenipher Ligono: The health practitioner with a heart for hospitality industry
Senator demands ethnic equity audit in state jobs
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has accused the Kenya Kwanza government of favouring certain communities in state employment.
By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago
Senator demands ethnic equity audit in state jobs
Meet the rural champions helping women combat unsafe abortion
They promote access to safe reproductive health and fight gender-based violence. Their intervention has helped reduce the number of women dying while procuring abortions.
By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago
Meet the rural champions helping women combat unsafe abortion
Mystery over kidnapping and murder of school guard in Kakamega
The kidnapping and murder of a security guard at St Joseph's Girls High School in Kakamega town has left many questions unanswered.
By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago
Mystery over kidnapping and murder of school guard in Kakamega
New Bamasaaba community king seeks peace, unity after disputed elections
Bamasaaba community' comprises four major clans- Bukusu, Mwambu, Mubuya and Munale- living in Kenya and Uganda.
By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago
New Bamasaaba community king seeks peace, unity after disputed elections
Day of girl child: My struggle raising three children due to early pregnancy
"My boyfriend was everything to me, he comforted me and that is why I easily gave in to his sexual advances ending up pregnant at the age of 13 years," she said.
By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago
Day of girl child: My struggle raising three children due to early pregnancy
Health ministry in new campaign to cut maternal risks for mothers
At the national level, the goal is to achieve a contraceptive prevalence rate of 66 per cent by 2030. The use of contraceptives empowers individuals and couples to make informed decisions
By Nathan Ochunge and Sylvia Atema 5 months ago
Health ministry in new campaign to cut maternal risks for mothers
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Governor Lusaka defends himself over Sh600 million travel perks
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has denied claims that his administration spent over Sh600 million as travel allowances at the expense of development.
By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago
Governor Lusaka defends himself over Sh600 million travel perks
Nominated MCA on suspension after 'insulting' county speaker
Powers and Privileges Committee recommended suspension of the nominated MCA. The ward representative protested the decision, saying the Speaker's ruling is null and void.
By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago
Nominated MCA on suspension after 'insulting' county speaker
Why uptake of family planning services among Somali refugee women is low
Utilization of Modern Family Planning study found out that only a quarter of urban refugees use family planning services where majority of them take it secretly.
By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago
Why uptake of family planning services among Somali refugee women is low
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Kakamega assembly on the spot over Sh122m dubious payments
The Kakamega county assembly is unable to account for at least Sh122.48 million that was expended during the 2017/18 fiscal year.
By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago
Kakamega assembly on the spot over Sh122m dubious payments
Second chance as Kakamega teen mothers overcome shame, go back to school
The first batch of 60 teenage mothers was selected early this year and will act as champions in raising awareness and deterring others from getting pregnant.
By Bernard Lusigi, Nathan Ochunge 6 months ago
Second chance as Kakamega teen mothers overcome shame, go back to school
Sacco savings hit trillion shillings amid government reforms
At least 14 million Kenyans have saved over one trillion shillings in Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) across the country.
By Nathan Ochunge 6 months ago
Sacco savings hit trillion shillings amid government reforms
Farmers' sweet old days before the collapse of state-owned factories
Between 1970 to around 2010, everything moved like clockwork: Farmers were paid on time for the cane delivered and employees at the sugar factory received their pay.
By Nathan Ochunge 6 months ago
Farmers' sweet old days before the collapse of state-owned factories
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa defends his ties with Ruto amid criticism
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has hit back at his critics who have accused him of joining the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party led by President William Ruto.
By Nathan Ochunge 6 months ago
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa defends his ties with Ruto amid criticism
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Bitter reality of neglected sugar industry amidst political pledges
Will Ruto's latest attempt to revive the sugar industry end up as mere lip service? Previous presidents have doled out billions of shillings to bail out the factories.
By Nathan Ochunge 6 months ago
Bitter reality of neglected sugar industry amidst political pledges
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Western charts own path without Raila
Mulembe Nation has wholeheartedly supported Raila in his five unsuccessful stabs at the presidency in 1997, 2007, 2013, 2017 and 2022.
By Nathan Ochunge 6 months ago
Western charts own path without Raila
Ruto allies fault Raila on plan to resume protests
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has faced severe criticism due to his intentions to resume protests in case the ongoing bipartisan negotiations fall short of expectations.
By Nathan Ochunge and Juliet Omelo 6 months ago
Ruto allies fault Raila on plan to resume protests
Water companies unable to repay Sh12.3b loan from German bank
Water service providers in Western Kenya are unable to repay a loan of over Sh12 billion they took to develop water infrastructure a decade ago.
By Nathan Ochunge 7 months ago
Water companies unable to repay Sh12.3b loan from German bank
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