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Raila seeks to undo President's political gains in ODM bases
ODM leader is also expected to use visits to address wrangles among officials and push for the listing of new members. Nyatike MP says all is set for Raila's visit.
By Anne Atieno 12 days ago
Raila seeks to undo President's political gains in ODM bases
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Raila terms rebel MPs traitors as bipartisan talks face hurdle
Azimio chief tells legislators to toe the line or quit seats and face the electorate. He rules out any chance of the alleged culprits ever flying the ODM flag again
By Anne Atieno 2 months ago
Raila terms rebel MPs traitors as bipartisan talks face hurdle
Expelled 'rebel' MPs prepare to take the battle to ODM, Raila
A political and legal showdown is looming in Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party after five members expelled by the party they will not go down without a fight.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Expelled 'rebel' MPs prepare to take the battle to ODM, Raila
Migori eyes Lichota airstrip upgrade to boost trade
A wave of optimistism is sweeping through South Nyanza over the business prospects the upgrading of Lichota airstrip in Migori promises to bring to the region.
By Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Migori eyes Lichota airstrip upgrade to boost trade
Migori launches healthcare outreach program
The initiative dubbed 'Mama Agnes Ayacko Last Mile Access Program' aims at bringing healthcare services to all the villages while reducing the need for arduous journeys and costly expenses.
By Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Migori launches healthcare outreach program
Man handed 20 years in prison for killing wife in a love triangle
The accused attacked his wife after learning she had a child with another man.
By Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Man handed 20 years in prison for killing wife in a love triangle
Police officer sentenced to 15 years for defiling and impregnating minor
A gender desk police officer in Rapogi, Migori, jailed for 15 years for defiling and impregnating a 16-year-old girl, Resident Magistrate Angela Munyuny rules.
By Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Police officer sentenced to 15 years for defiling and impregnating minor
Three Nyanza governors step up efforts to improve revenue collections
This is part of a strategy to expand their revenue streams and seal loopholes that resulted in the loss of some of the funds collected.
By Anne Atieno and Clinton Ambujo 3 months ago
Three Nyanza governors step up efforts to improve revenue collections
How widows, youth in Migori found solace in gold mining
For Peter Onyango, who grew up as an orphan after losing his parents at a tender age, gold mining has made him rise from grass to grace.
By Anne Atieno 3 months ago
How widows, youth in Migori found solace in gold mining
Four people die of cholera in Migori as cases increase
Four people have died of cholera while at least 40 others have been treated in various health facilities following an outbreak of the disease in Migori County.
By Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Four people die of cholera in Migori as cases increase
Seven First Ladies join hands in fight against FGM as Kuria community vow to end vice
Starting businesses for women who cut girls during FGM seasons instead of them being punished was part of the resolutions the First Ladies had.
By Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Seven First Ladies join hands in fight against FGM as Kuria community vow to end vice
Migori: 99 gold mining plants operating without licenses put on notice
The move is part of an effort to restore order in the sector and ensure that all operating gold plants in the area adhere to all the necessary legal requirements.
By Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Migori: 99 gold mining plants operating without licenses put on notice
Raila's allies move to counter UDA forays in Nyanza
aila's ODM party has lined up a series of activities, targeting to rejuvenate its grassroots support. This includes planned meetings across the region aimed at strengthening the party.
By Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Raila's allies move to counter UDA forays in Nyanza
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Poisoned chalice? Jitters in Azimio over proposal for new office for the Opposition leader
The creation of the office is among the top items that Kenya Kwanza is fronting ahead of the talks. In the formula, Ruto's coalition envisions an opposition funded to conduct oversight.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Poisoned chalice? Jitters in Azimio over proposal for new office for the Opposition leader
Migori Governor Ayacko sets one-month deadline for completion of 140 ECDE classrooms
The construction projects are currently in progress across various stages and are estimated to cost a total of Sh77 million.
By Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Migori Governor Ayacko sets one-month deadline for completion of 140 ECDE classrooms
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Kenya Kwanza plots to get Raila international job to allow Ruto govern
Proponents have borrowed leaf from the AU envoy for Infrastructure post that the ODM leader held during the second term of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's regime.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 months ago
Kenya Kwanza plots to get Raila international job to allow Ruto govern
Scramble for gold after discovery of deposits along road project
For the last two days, hundreds of residents have pitched tent at North-Sakwa ward in search of the precious metal as they scramble to make a kill from the rare finding.
By Anne Atieno 4 months ago
Scramble for gold after discovery of deposits along road project
Tanzanian woman arrested in Migori for alleged child theft
The suspect who was working as a house help was arrested by directorate of criminal investigations officers as she fled Homa-Bay County where she had committed the crime.
By Anne Atieno 4 months ago
Tanzanian woman arrested in Migori for alleged child theft
Mixed views over state's treatment of ex-president, raid on son's home
While Azimio leader Raila Odinga's allies believe the government is setting a new record on political witch-hunt, Ruto's allies defended the raid and claimed it was necessary.
By Eric Abuga and Anne Atieno 4 months ago
Mixed views over state's treatment of ex-president, raid on son's home
Anxiety grips Nyanza ahead of demos as clergy call for dialogue
Traders close shop, strengthen doors but say they back the protests. Clergy urge president and opposition leader to embrace dialogue.
By James Omoro, Anne Atieno and Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago
Anxiety grips Nyanza ahead of demos as clergy call for dialogue
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Mbadi: Minority leadership in Parliament weak but I won't step down as ODM chair
Mbadi believes confusion and lack of proper communication in the Azimio fold contributed to its loss in 2022 election. Says fight to push Ruto's regime requires strong will and proper organisation.
By Anne Atieno 4 months ago
Mbadi: Minority leadership in Parliament weak but I won't step down as ODM chair
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Raila opens several battlefronts to push Kenya Kwanza into yielding
Not even the hail of bullets and teargas he claimed was targeted at his car to eliminate him has wounded his spirit. The change of strategy appears to have rejuvenated his support bases.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 months ago
Raila opens several battlefronts to push Kenya Kwanza into yielding
Man who threatened to kill family members after drinking dog's blood shot dead
Police in Rongo shot dead a man after he killed a dog, drunk its blood and threated to kill members of his family with a machete.
By Anne Atieno 5 months ago
Man who threatened to kill family members after drinking dog's blood shot dead
Inside the Kuria traditional court that has stood the test of time
The court handles cases including land and boundary rows, theft, unpaid debt and marriage disputes. Chairman of the baraza says the only case the court does not handle is murder.
By Anne Atieno 5 months ago
Inside the Kuria traditional court that has stood the test of time
Body of former Treasury official Tom Osinde found dumped in river
Body of former Treasury official Tom Osinde who went missing days ago found in River Gucha in Rongo, Migori Police Commander Peter Kimani confirms.
By Anne Atieno 5 months ago
Body of former Treasury official Tom Osinde found dumped in river
Kalro trains special groups on climate smart farming
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation is training widows, single mothers, people living with HIV, people with disability and youth on effects of climate change in Busia and Migori.
By Anne Atieno 5 months ago
Kalro trains special groups on climate smart farming
Boost for potato farmers in Migori as Sh110 million processing plant opens doors
Potato farmers in Migori County have received a major boost following the establishment of a Sh110 million sweet potato processing plant.
By Anne Atieno 5 months ago
Boost for potato farmers in Migori as Sh110 million processing plant opens doors
Is wind getting back into sails of L Victoria maritime transport?
Small ports that had previously been neglected have undergone a revamp by the government and are now hosting the vessels.
By Anne Atieno 5 months ago
Is wind getting back into sails of L Victoria maritime transport?
Farmers petition state to address supply of indigenous seeds, food
Farmers under KPL want the government to address shortage of indigenous seeds and food, organic farm inputs and ensure access to markets.
By Anne Atieno 5 months ago
Farmers petition state to address supply of indigenous seeds, food
Porous borders, illegal plastic trade pulling back progress
Rogue traders have been taking advantage of the porous Tanzanian border to smuggle plastic bags into Migori markets.
By Anne Atieno and Mactilda Mbenywe 5 months ago
Porous borders, illegal plastic trade pulling back progress
Tension in ODM as party targets MPs who defy orders
Key party insiders are devising a strategy to prevent a complete breakdown within the party. The party's recent disciplinary measures indicate that even senior members are not exempt.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 5 months ago
Tension in ODM as party targets MPs who defy orders
Governor Ayacko's administration formulate peace policy amid tension in the county
The move is part of an effort to identify conflict triggers including political, economic, ideological, socio-cultural and environmental factors.
By Anne Atieno 5 months ago
Governor Ayacko's administration formulate peace policy amid tension in the county
Migori County sets aside land for affordable housing
Migori County government has set aside 4.47 hectares (ha) of land for the development of 2,000 affordable housing units, in partnership with housing department.
By Anne Atieno 6 months ago
Migori County sets aside land for affordable housing
Isebania residents protest over growing insecurity
Isebania residents on Sunday blocked the Isebania - Migori road at the Kenya - Tanzania border as they protested over growing insecurity in the area.
By Anne Atieno 6 months ago
Isebania residents protest over growing insecurity
Learners will not be compelled to follow a school's faith, court rules
Ministry urges schools to uphold the Bill of Rights and Basic Education Act, 2013. LSK and learners challenged school's compulsory Mass every Friday morning.
By Anne Atieno 6 months ago
Learners will not be compelled to follow a school's faith, court rules
Residents demand action after seven die in abandoned mines
Walking along the narrow footpaths in the village elicits fear. Only the brave who have mastered the routes can pass without fear of slipping into the abandoned quarries.
By Anne Atieno 6 months ago
Residents demand action after seven die in abandoned mines
Two dead, several injured as truck ploughs into crowd in Migori
One person has died while scores of others have sustained serious injuries after a truck lost control and rammed into pedestrians and four vehicles in Migori town.
By Anne Atieno 6 months ago
Two dead, several injured as truck ploughs into crowd in Migori
Businesses closed, roads barricaded as mass protests resume in Nyanza
Azimio demos: businesses paralysed in Kisumu as demonstrators barricade roads, light bonfires.
By Anne Atieno and Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago
Businesses closed, roads barricaded as mass protests resume in Nyanza
MCAs attacked by goons fault county boss
On Wednesday night, the four are said to have been taking coffee at a hotel in Migori town when goons allegedly stormed the hotel and attacked North Kadem MCA.
By Anne Atieno 7 months ago
MCAs attacked by goons fault county boss
Tears at requiem for 11 Migori accident victims
According to the families, the death of their loved ones met them with shock as the Migori-Isebania road keeps reminding them of the bad accident that happened.
By Anne Atieno 7 months ago
Tears at requiem for 11 Migori accident victims
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