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Anne Atieno

Doctors' union lifts strike notice after agreement on salary arrears

Nyanza branch Chairman for KMPDU Onyango Ndong'a announced they would not proceed with their planned strike.

By Anne Atieno 8 days ago

Doctors' union lifts strike notice after agreement on salary arrears

Raila's fresh political dilemma as allies front pushback against Ruto

Raila's fresh political dilemma as allies front pushback against Ruto

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 9 days ago

Stop hoodwinking Nyanza with projects, Raila tells ODM rebels

Stop hoodwinking Nyanza with projects, Raila tells ODM rebels

By Anne Atieno 11 days ago

Raila slams Ruto regime, accuses it of failing El Nino flood victims

Raila slams Ruto regime, accuses it of failing El Nino flood victims

By Anne Atieno 11 days ago

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

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

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

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

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

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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