Players' brace for heavy rains during CECAFA U-18 as thousands of fans turn up at Bukhungu
Kenya is scheduled to face Rwanda at 12 noon on Tuesday.
By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Players' brace for heavy rains during CECAFA U-18 as thousands of fans turn up at Bukhungu
My life is in danger, Savula says after mother's home raided
The Kakamega deputy county boss has linked attack on his mother's home to his remarks against the rising cost of living.
By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago
My life is in danger, Savula says after mother's home raided
Residents oppose move by governor to relocate office
The relocation is meant to pave way for refurbishment of the governor's office at the county headquarters.
By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago
Residents oppose move by governor to relocate office
Breaking Stereotypes: Stakeholders push for special students' inclusivity in Education
Stakeholders believe acceptance and love towards children is what will make the children stay in school and overcome stigma.
By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago
Breaking Stereotypes: Stakeholders push for special students' inclusivity in Education
Why locals won't give up land for gold exploration
8,000 families living around here are worried lot following plans to have them move elsewhere to pave the way for the exploration of gold worth Sh171 billion by a foreign investor.
By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago
Why locals won't give up land for gold exploration
Kenya and Uganda form joint team to resolve fishing row
The team will sensitise fishermen on laws regulating fishing to end perennial animosity and arrests in the lake.
By Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
Kenya and Uganda form joint team to resolve fishing row
Tax burden: Ikolomani MP Shinali tables Bill seeking to establish unemployment fund
The Bill seeks to provide benefits to employees who unexpectedly lose their jobs and have no other source of income to sustain them and their beneficiaries.
By John Shilitsa and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
Tax burden: Ikolomani MP Shinali tables Bill seeking to establish unemployment fund
Sugarbelt leaders want State to emulate private millers efficiency
Malava MP Malulu Injendi singled out West Kenya Sugar Company and Butali Sugar Mills domiciled in his constituency as cane millers whose performance and management are outstanding.
By Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
Sugarbelt leaders want State to emulate private millers efficiency
Counties collect millions in cess from cane firms
West Kenya Sugar Company alone had remitted Sh244.14 million in levies to counties in Western, Nyanza and Rift Valley where the sugar mill has contracted farmers.
By Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
Counties collect millions in cess from cane firms
Busia bans meat from Uganda over hygiene
Director of Veterinary Services Allan Ogendo issued a stern warning against violating the meat import ban at porous border points.
By Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
Busia bans meat from Uganda over hygiene
Ruto asks billionaire Rai brothers to 'pack up and leave'
A tough talking Ruto has demanded that two investors fighting over control of Mumias sugar company must cease, pack up and move out.
By John Shilitsa and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
Ruto asks billionaire Rai brothers to 'pack up and leave'
Ruto: Feud should not hurt sugar industry
President William Ruto said he would not tolerate two investors embroiled in a protracted tussle over the control of the debt-ridden Mumias Sugar Company.
By Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
Ruto: Feud should not hurt sugar industry
Ruto to commission 220 affordable housing units in Kakamega
The State is planning to engage 3,500 youths in the programme who will benefit directly or indirectly.
By Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
Ruto to commission 220 affordable housing units in Kakamega
Kakamega lands 10-tonne fish export deal to Italy, eyes Europe
Kakamega County becomes the first devolved unit to land such a lucrative deal out of the 47 counties in Kenya. It is banking on the Sh120 million Lutonyi fish processing plant.
By Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
Kakamega lands 10-tonne fish export deal to Italy, eyes Europe
MP to stop scholarship for pregnant, unruly students
Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka regretted that many pregnant girls enjoying the scholarship had dropped from school and it would be just to deny them the offer.
By Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
MP to stop scholarship for pregnant, unruly students
Digital literacy program bearing fruits in Kakamega's rural schools
Through the digital literacy program, pupils are able to access learning materials on time and carry out their assignments through gadgets.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 6 months ago
Digital literacy program bearing fruits in Kakamega's rural schools
Governor Fernandes Barasa initiates team to revive stalled Sh300m tea factory
The tea company will adopt a hybrid structure, incorporating contributions from tea farmers and financial support from the county government.
By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago
Governor Fernandes Barasa initiates team to revive stalled Sh300m tea factory
Kakamega to use automated system to prevent theft of drugs
"I have allocated money in this financial year to construct dispensaries across the 12 sub-counties in order to de-congest our referral hospital," said Barasa.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Kakamega to use automated system to prevent theft of drugs
Busia governor shuffles county ministers, chief officers
The Busia governor has also created a new docket, the ICT, Sustainable Development Goals Mainstreaming and Economic Revitalisation.
By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 7 months ago
Busia governor shuffles county ministers, chief officers
Killer gangs rain fear, terror on boda boda men in Busia town
The gang, whose members are said to be between 15 and 25 years old, strikes often, leaving behind a trail of death and pain in its wake.
By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 7 months ago
Killer gangs rain fear, terror on boda boda men in Busia town
Governors reject Treasury's bid to regulate revenue collection by counties
Council of Governors argue that a plan to form a committee to approve and regulate revenue collected by counties is a threat to devolution.
By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago
Governors reject Treasury's bid to regulate revenue collection by counties
FIFA launches football for primary school program to nature talents at grassroots
Over 2000 primary school children nationwide will be impacted positively by the FIFA Football For Schools program.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
FIFA launches football for primary school program to nature talents at grassroots
Kakamega woman aged 40 back in class as she prepares for KCSE
Mother of six spent 18 years out of school doing manual jobs to fend for her family. She is studying in the same school with her son, now in Form One.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Kakamega woman aged 40 back in class as she prepares for KCSE
Sh120m fish factory resumes operations after a two-year lull
The factory closed shop following protracted wrangles among its directors over its daily running and management.
By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago
Sh120m fish factory resumes operations after a two-year lull
More questions as Senator Omtatah's Busia office raided
Questions abound over the raid at Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah's office by unknown people in the wee hours of Saturday night.
By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 7 months ago
More questions as Senator Omtatah's Busia office raided
Timber dealers now cry foul over logging permits
Saw millers, timber yard dealers and some carpenters in the region have claimed that outsiders are benefitting from the decision to lift a logging ban at their expense.
By Benard Lusigi 8 months ago
Timber dealers now cry foul over logging permits
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Panyako: Ruto's phone call that made me quit UDA
Panyako, who served as UDA national vice chairperson, said the President was unhappy with him.
By Benard Lusigi 9 months ago
Panyako: Ruto's phone call that made me quit UDA
Khasoko Boys closed after two students die
The deaths caused panic in the school forcing the school management to close the school in order to contain the situation.
By Benard Lusigi 9 months ago
Khasoko Boys closed after two students die
County water firm picks new CEO three years later
The company board has appointed Michael Omondi as the new CEO after he beat four contestants in an interview early this month.
By Benard Lusigi 9 months ago
County water firm picks new CEO three years later
Stop unlawful raids of worship places, clergy warn police officers
Church leaders in Lurambi, Butula and Bumala constituencies in Busia County report that police officers and local administration had barred churches from holding night prayers and crusades.
By Benard Lusigi 9 months ago
Stop unlawful raids of worship places, clergy warn police officers
Azimio leaders fear devolution could collapse
A section of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition party leaders have accused the government of frustrating devolution.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 10 months ago
Azimio leaders fear devolution could collapse
Fears of retaliatory attacks ahead of murdered MCA Stephen Maloba's burial
Kisa East MCA Stephen Maloba died on April 1 after he was stabbed in the chest during a political rally within his ward.
By Benard Lusigi 10 months ago
Fears of retaliatory attacks ahead of murdered MCA Stephen Maloba's burial
Mukumu Girls to open on May 8 after rehabilitation is complete
The institution, with a population of 2,000 students, was closed on April 2 after scores of learners fell ill.
By Benard Lusigi 10 months ago
Mukumu Girls to open on May 8 after rehabilitation is complete
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My son has been brainwashed by Makenzi, says Zablon wa Yesu's father
Zablon wa Yesu, 32, was arrested in Kilifi County last week over his links with Makenzi, the founder of Good News International Church.
By Benard Lusigi 10 months ago
My son has been brainwashed by Makenzi, says Zablon wa Yesu's father
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Governors hit at Kenya Kwanza senators over Sh407b allocations
A total 22 Kenya Kwanza senators voted against the Division of Revenue Bill 2023 that had proposed counties get Sh407 billion as equitable share.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 10 months ago
Governors hit at Kenya Kwanza senators over Sh407b allocations
Mukumu Girls set to reopen on May 2 after raft of changes made
Form Three learners will report on May 4, followed by Form Two students a day later with Form Ones expected to report on May 8.
By Benard Lusigi 10 months ago
Mukumu Girls set to reopen on May 2 after raft of changes made
Oparanya brokers truce between Barasa, Women Rep
ODM deputy party leader Wycliffe Oparanya brokered truce between Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Women Rep Elsie Muhanda.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 11 months ago
Oparanya brokers truce between Barasa, Women Rep
Machogu cracks the whip, names new Mukumu Girls principal, dissolves Board
Education CS Ezekiel Machogu makes changes at Mukumu Girls, transfers principal and dissolves Board of Management, names Jane Mmbone new school head.
By Benard Lusigi 11 months ago
Machogu cracks the whip, names new Mukumu Girls principal, dissolves Board
Scare in Kakamega after another school closed
Over 100 students of Butere Boys High School in Kakamega were treated for vomiting and diarrhoea. Mukumu Girls was closed on Monday after three students died from suspected food poisoning.
By Benard Lusigi 11 months ago
Scare in Kakamega after another school closed
Suspect in murder of Kisa East MCA arrested
Police have arrested the main suspect in the murder of Kisa East MCA Stephen Maloba. Maloba was stabbed on Saturday during a political event organised by Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 11 months ago
Suspect in murder of Kisa East MCA arrested