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Nathan Ochunge

University terror attack survivors yet to heal, nine years on

Survivors say that after the attack, majority of the students did not get any support from the government. Some survivors received help in form of scholarships from other countries.

By Nathan Ochunge 17 days ago

University terror attack survivors yet to heal, nine years on

Youthful CEO turning around the fortunes of Kakamega's varsity Sacco

Youthful CEO turning around the fortunes of Kakamega's varsity Sacco

By Nathan Ochunge 20 days ago

Lusaka urges farmers to embrace cotton farming

Lusaka urges farmers to embrace cotton farming

By Nathan Ochunge 23 days ago

How free SMS alerts have reduced maternal, neonatal deaths in counties

How free SMS alerts have reduced maternal, neonatal deaths in counties

By Benard Lusigi and Nathan Ochunge 28 days ago

NG-CDF takes shape as over 20,000 students benefit from Sh128million in bursaries

Some 20, 000 students from Luanda and Teso North constituencies have benefited from National Government Constituency Development Fund bursary worth Sh128 million.

By Nathan Ochunge 28 days ago

NG-CDF takes shape as over 20,000 students benefit from Sh128million in bursaries

Acting VC's actions create anxiety and discord at Kaimosi Friends University

So far, he has effected inter-departmental transfers, which have caused anxiety, with some staff claiming they had been discriminated against.

By Brian Kisanji and Nathan Ochunge 30 days ago

Acting VC's actions create anxiety and discord at Kaimosi Friends University

Ruto promises Sh8.3b to build Kakamega gold refinery and granite plant

Gold in Kakamega was discovered along the Lirhanda corridor. Shanta Gold estimates there are gold deposits worth $2 billion dollars.

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Ruto promises Sh8.3b to build Kakamega gold refinery and granite plant

Fast-track release of revenue to counties, Raila tells Treasury

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has appealed to the national government to fast-track release of sharable revenue to counties to enhance service delivery.

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Fast-track release of revenue to counties, Raila tells Treasury

President Ruto's bag of goodies for Western

The government has released Sh5.8 billion for the construction of the stalled Kakamega Gold Refinery in Ikolomani constituency.

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

President Ruto's bag of goodies for Western

Union wants state to employ graduates as public health officers

The union, through its Secretary General, Brown Ashira, claimed that diploma holders were being prioritised over graduates.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 month ago

Union wants state to employ graduates as public health officers

Asset growth sees IG Sacco record over a billion shillings in profits

The Invest and Grow (IG) Sacco recorded a profit of Sh1.91 billion in the year 2023, representing a 2.5 percent increase from Sh1.86 billion realised in 2022.

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Asset growth sees IG Sacco record over a billion shillings in profits

Western MPs gang up against Natembeya over attacks on Wetang'ula

Western leaders have ganged up against Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for allegedly insulting National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 month ago

Western MPs gang up against Natembeya over attacks on Wetang'ula

Wetang'ula says state to sponsor Raila's AU bid

Wetang'ula said Raila is the right person to succeed Moussa Faki, and announced that the government will deploy all available resources to guarantee his victory.

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Wetang'ula says state to sponsor Raila's AU bid

Joy as court reverts grabbed land to Kakamega Primary School

Appellate Judges unanimously dismissed the application on February 9, thereby handing over the disputed prime plot back to the school with a population of more than 4,500 pupils.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 months ago

Joy as court reverts grabbed land to Kakamega Primary School

Finally, Kakamega County Assembly finally gets clerk after two years

Donald Keya Manyala has finally been sworn in as the new clerk of the Kakamega county assembly after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 months ago

Finally, Kakamega County Assembly finally gets clerk after two years

Khalwale trolled for wives, children parade

Khalwale has always had a candidate either sitting the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams.

By Nathan Ochunge and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

Khalwale trolled for wives, children parade

Governor Barasa loses bid to strike out petition challenging removal of service board

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has lost bid to strike out a petition filed by the County Public Service Board (CPSB) challenging their removal from office.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 months ago

Governor Barasa loses bid to strike out petition challenging removal of service board

Ruto praises Raila for admitting merit of housing project

Ruto said 'Raila believes affordable housing is a noble project since they had a similar idea when he served as the minister for Roads, Transport and Housing in the Narc government.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 months ago

Ruto praises Raila for admitting merit of housing project

Orders barring replacement of ousted board members extended

County has failed to respond to petition by Public Service Board members contesting their ouster terming the process of removing them from office illegal.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 months ago

Orders barring replacement of ousted board members extended

Kakamega hydroelectric power plant targets 30,000 households

The three power plants will each supply electricity within a radius of 18 kilometres.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Kakamega hydroelectric power plant targets 30,000 households

Health CS admits fraud at NHIF through fake claims by hospitals

During her visit to Lugulu Mission Hospital in Bungoma County, Nakhumicha issued a stern warning to hospitals, cautioning against inflating NHIF bills through the fabrication of patient records.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Health CS admits fraud at NHIF through fake claims by hospitals

New real estate investments driving Kakamega's growth

The town enjoys a robust and diverse transport system via road and air through Kakamega airstrip among others.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

New real estate investments driving Kakamega's growth

Raila, Ruto renew battle over taxation, cost of living

Raila Odinga said there is an urgent need for the government to make the cost of basic goods more affordable to all Kenyans.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Raila, Ruto renew battle over taxation, cost of living

Court stops governor Barasa from kicking out service board

Embattled Public Service Board members poke holes in the process of removing them. The court sets pre-trial date and orders MCAs and County Secretary to file responses.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Court stops governor Barasa from kicking out service board

Governor Barasa advertises positions for impeached service board members

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has declared four positions for impeached members of the County Public Service Board (CPSB) vacant.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Governor Barasa advertises positions for impeached service board members

Mudavadi defends plan to privatise 11 parastatals

Mudavadi claimed it is the only way the Kenya Kwanza government can generate additional revenue to pay soaring external debts and rebuild the economy.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Mudavadi defends plan to privatise 11 parastatals

Puzzle of official said to have two top county jobs

It is alleged that Catherine Gathoni was drawing salaries from two counties by holding two public office jobs have persisted even as she denied the claims.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Puzzle of official said to have two top county jobs

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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago

Samuel Makabira: Former county administrator now homeless, living in poverty

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