Gunmen attack residents as insecurity worsens in Kuria

On Sunday, seven people were injured after six gunmen stormed a petrol station at Getong'anya Market Centre, stealing an undisclosed amount of money.

By B K 1 year ago

Deaf and non-deaf youth enjoy NBA experience

NBA Africa and Agence Francaise de Developpement's (AFD), through their joint initiative Basketball Experience held a combined Jr. NBA clinic for deaf and non-deaf boys and girls.

By B K 1 year ago

Over 50 farmers in Homa Bay receive donkeys to boost transport

More than 50 farmers from Dhiwa Sub-County in Homa Bay County have received rehabilitated donkeys to support their agricultural activities.

By B K 1 year ago

To improve education, Africa must first slay the debt dragon

Our education should aim at producing an independent, confident and agile labour force with critical thinking and problem solving at its core.

By B K 2 years ago

Four shot dead in Isebania as protests over insecurity turn ugly

Four protestors have been shot dead as others sustained injuries after rowdy youth demonstrating against insecurity at the Isebania border clashed with police officers.

By B K 2 years ago

When danger lurks in untamed internet use among learners

In the education sector, technology has enhanced access to information, which is at our disposal at the touch of a button.

By B K 3 years ago

How cheap water treatment rescues poor communities

Less than a third of Kenyans have access to improved sanitation. In urban areas, the situation is exacerbated by a burgeoning population put a strain on limited infrastructure.

By B K 3 years ago

Deserted streets, closed businesses in Kisumu ahead of Azimio protests

Two people died during the chaos. One was shot dead, while the other was lynched while attempting to steal a mobile phone. 12 others were left nursing injuries.

By B K 3 years ago

Mass action: Two protesters shot in Rongo

Two people are nursing gunshot wounds after they were allegedly shot by police officers as they dispersed protestors in Rongo, Migori County.

By B K 3 years ago

Inside Lake Basin bloc's plan to transform the region's economy

Governors from the bloc resolved to work together to ensure that they change the economic fortunes of the region.

By B K 3 years ago

Man dumps in-law's body at ex-wife's house to 'protest rejection'

Police in Migori are looking for a middle-aged man who exhumed the body of his sister-in-law and dumped it on the doorstep of his ex-wife's house on Wednesday.

By B K 3 years ago

Different approach in the fight against FGM needed, says MP

Kuria East MP Marwa Kitayama says.the sure way of ending FGM was through education.

By B K 3 years ago

Enhance access to clean water for all Kenyan pupils

An estimated 40 per cent of Kenya's population does not have access to safe drinking water. The situation is also dire in schools, where one in three learners lack access to safe water.

By B K 3 years ago

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Eyes on East Africa over Uganda's heated oil pipeline

The EACOP project, which is expected to extract oil from the more than 400 wells in Uganda, recently applied to the Ugandan government for a licence to start construction.

By B K 3 years ago

Police search for Migori County employee who went missing

Police in Migori County are searching for a county employee who has been missing since Sunday.

By B K 4 years ago

Migori police searching for missing county employee

The family of Patrick Lumumba, a water technician, said the last thing their kin said to then was that he was taking a county government motorbike to the garage but never returned home.

By B K 4 years ago

Migori Referral Hospital in sorry state as workers down tools over salaries

Casual workers at the Migori Referral Hospital yesterday downed their tools demanding nine months' of unpaid wages.

By B K 4 years ago

Church celebrates Kuria Bible launch

The Bible Society of Kenya and Tanzania on Friday launched a Bible written in Kuria language after 39 years of scripting.

By B K 4 years ago

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DP Ruto still a political lightweight compared to me – Raila Odinga

Raila Odinga and William Ruto worked together in the run-up to, and briefly after the 2007 General Election.

By B K 4 years ago

Why ESG best practices should be embedded in firms’ strategies

Across the globe, legal, commercial, operational, and reputational risks are increasing for entities lacking a robust and integrated ESG focus.

By B K 4 years ago

500 elderly and vulnerable persons put on social protection

The programme will be funded by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).

By B K 4 years ago

Six Kenyan fishermen arrested by Tanzanian authorities in Lake Victoria

Kibro Beach Management Unit (BMU) chairman Joel Maulidi said the six fishermen were waylaid by Tanzanian authorities on Monday.

By B K 4 years ago

Man, woman found dead in new house

The man's body was found dangling in the house, while that of the woman was found naked on the sofa set, but with no visible injuries.

By B K 4 years ago

Migori town residents ask governor to restore clean water supply

Migori town residents have expressed fear of disease outbreaks following water shortage in the county for the last three months.

By B K 4 years ago

I will draw lessons shared with Magufuli to transform Kenya, says Raila

Raila said he was the secret key that helped Magufuli unlock the economy of Tanzania and helped him identify the loopholes he needed to seal.

By B K 4 years ago

Migori police arrest 13 on suspicion of practicing FGM

The officers had been informed that 11 girls were being hidden in homes after they underwent the cut.

By B K 4 years ago

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Fleeing home saved us from ‘cut’, say girls at rescue centre

Female circumcision usually starts in December among the Kuria community. No circumciser is yet to be arrested.

By B K 4 years ago

Businessman stabbed to death while closing his shop

Jeremih Onyonya, 48, was attacked on Tuesday night at around 8pm as he closed his shop at Kokuro Junction village on Kisii-Migori road.

By B K 4 years ago

Two confirmed dead in Nyatike, one admitted in hospital after mine caves in

Rescue efforts are underway at the Makalda gold mines in Nyatike subcounty.

By B K 4 years ago

Students sent home after suspected arsonists burn Migori school dormitory

Two schools in Migori have been razed in suspected arson attacks.

By B K 4 years ago

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Woman allegedly raped on three separate occasions by brother-in-law

Her third rape ordeal, she claimed, occurred on May 25 at 8am when she was watching television inside her house.

By B K 4 years ago

Bar manager killed after fight over girlfriend

The waitress told police she does not know the suspect by name, but can identify him by his physical appearance.

By B K 4 years ago

Migori residents concerned over howling hyenas, stench of dead bodies

Residents of Kiterere in Ragana, Suna West, have raised concerns over dead bodies being pulled from graves by wild animals at Migori cemetry.

By B K 4 years ago

Drama in Migori, widow evicted from land by sister-in-law

A widow has been evicted from a piece of land she claims belonged to her late husband in Migori County.

By B K 4 years ago

The silent man; Philip Ochieng, laid to rest

?Ochieng’s name gained prominence when he co-authored The Kenyatta Succession, a political narrative analysing Jomo’s succession battle.

By B K 5 years ago

Two men in soup for transporting 'light' bread

The bread was to be supplied to shops and supermarkets in Migori Town.

By B K 5 years ago

Suspected Covid-19 patient dies in police cell

Samuel Marwa who was sentenced to six-month imprisonment had tested positive for Covid-19 and was to be taken for isolation

By B K 5 years ago

Drama as Obado’s seat pulled away from Raila’s side at Migori burial

Suba elders have termed the incident embarrassing and urged political leaders to act with decorum

By B K 5 years ago

Joy for family as son aged 14 beats blood cancer

Omondi says apart from defeating cancer, he would now go back to school and pursue his dream of becoming a doctor

By B K 5 years ago

Kuria man, 30, nabbed with homemade gun after trying to kill father

Peter Robi Chacha was arrested for being in possession of an illegal firearm, a homemade gun designed to use AK47 ammunition.

By B K 5 years ago