Nema issues warning on dumping in urban centres
NEMA rolled out a drive to sensitise the locals on responsible waste disposal after complaints that the towns have been experiencing flooding due to blockage of the drainage system by garbage.
By Brian Kisanji 4 months ago
Nema issues warning on dumping in urban centres
Family seeks justice for security official's death
Richard Sandagi, a member of the community policing committee (Nyumba Kumi), was killed in an alleged revenge attack after he confronted a suspect.
By Brian Kisanji 5 months ago
Family seeks justice for security official's death
Residents hopeful as industrial park set to uplift local economy
The industrial park is projected to generate at least 1,000 jobs while benefiting thousands of farmers and reducing poverty levels.
By Brian Kisanji 5 months ago
Residents hopeful as industrial park set to uplift local economy
Senate team wants former bosses prosecuted for running down water firm
Area governor Ottichilo launched a task force to investigate the water company after the Auditor General raised queries of its financial statements.
By Brian Kisanji 5 months ago
Senate team wants former bosses prosecuted for running down water firm
Drugs worth Sh1.4 million destroyed in Vihiga
The officers destroyed 450 brooms of bhang, 2,000 litres of chang'aa, and five cartons of contraband cigarettes.
By Brian Kisanji 5 months ago
Drugs worth Sh1.4 million destroyed in Vihiga
County sets ground for law to curb malnutrition
The Bill comes after data county data showed a high stunting rate, at 23.5 per cent. This is due to the fact that the majority of children are experiencing a rise in diet-related complications.
By Brian Kisanji 6 months ago
County sets ground for law to curb malnutrition
Do not coerce our MPs to work with you, Raila now fires at President
Opposition leader Raila Odinga said any Member of Parliament from Azimio should stick to oversight of the Kenya Kwanza government.
By Brian Kisanji 6 months ago
Do not coerce our MPs to work with you, Raila now fires at President
Investors invited to dig up, crush granites
Many residents of the county have pegged their hopes on the project to lift their living standards.
By Brian Kisanji 6 months ago
Investors invited to dig up, crush granites
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Raila faults Ruto threats to sugar industry cartels
Raila said the threats were unwarranted and diluted the real issues and troubles Western and Nyanza sugarcane farmers were going through.
By Brian Kisanji 6 months ago
Raila faults Ruto threats to sugar industry cartels
Concern over increase in mental illness in Vihiga
Statistics released by the Vihiga County Health Department show a surging number of mental disorders, with at least 9,431 patients currently undergoing psychiatric treatment.
By Brian Kisanji 6 months ago
Concern over increase in mental illness in Vihiga
Azimio faults church's silence on police killings
The leaders asked the clergy to remain steadfast in fighting for ills allegedly inflicted on Kenyans by the Kenya Kwanza government.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Brian Kisanji 7 months ago
Azimio faults church's silence on police killings
Leaders rally behind Mudavadi, call for unity
Some analysts believe that Mudavadi's current position as Prime Cabinet Secretary in the Kenya Kwanza government puts him in a vantage position to turn around his political fortunes
By Brian Kisanji 7 months ago
Leaders rally behind Mudavadi, call for unity
Ruto vows to end demos, rules out use of lethal force
Urged Kenyans to ignore calls by Azimio chief Raila Odinga to take to the streets. Warned the government will not allow anarchy or violence that has caused loss of lives and property.
By Brian Kisanji and Eric Abuga 7 months ago
Ruto vows to end demos, rules out use of lethal force
I will deal with you, Ruto tells Azimio
Ruto reiterated that the government was not going to allow anarchy or violent protests.
By Brian Kisanji 7 months ago
I will deal with you, Ruto tells Azimio
Protests cloud Ruto's tour of Kisii and Vihiga
President William Ruto will visit Kisii today in what is seen as part of a new strategy, already underway, to whip up support across the country in the wake of the Azimio onslaught
By Eric Abuga and Brian Kisanji 7 months ago
Protests cloud Ruto's tour of Kisii and Vihiga
Squatters' joy as state promises them 174 hectares of forest land
In 1985, over 300 clans gave out their 30-acre piece of land in Mbale to government. The government was to get them alternative land in Hamisi, but tussles emerged.
By Brian Kisanji 8 months ago
Squatters' joy as state promises them 174 hectares of forest land
Squatters' joy as state promises 174 hectares of forest land
In 1985, over 300 clans gave out their 30-acre piece of land in Mbale to government.
By Brian Kisanji 8 months ago
Squatters' joy as state promises 174 hectares of forest land
Families face stigma over Makenzi as DNA tests delay funeral plans
One family plans the burial of seven family members who died in the cult as other families appeal to the government to fast track the DNA verification process.
By Brian Kisanji 8 months ago
Families face stigma over Makenzi as DNA tests delay funeral plans
Senate team meets relatives of Shakahola victims in Western
Poverty and an excessive focus on spirituality key contributors as were contributing factors as Western Kenya identified as one of the regions where Makenzi's followers primarily originate from.
By Brian Kisanji 8 months ago
Senate team meets relatives of Shakahola victims in Western
Why Sickle Cell disease is not death sentence
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Sickle Cell Anemia develops when the body produces an abnormal form of the protein (hemoglobin) in the blood that carries oxygen.
By Brian Kisanji 9 months ago
Why Sickle Cell disease is not death sentence
New principal takes over at Vihiga's Keveye Girls despite opposition
The new school head had been accused of poor performance and arrogance.
By Brian Kisanji 9 months ago
New principal takes over at Vihiga's Keveye Girls despite opposition
Seven arrested in Vihiga for selling banned plastic bags
There has been concern about plastic bags smuggling syndicates creeping back into towns in western Kenya.
By Brian Kisanji 9 months ago
Seven arrested in Vihiga for selling banned plastic bags
Osotsi says housing levy unrealistic
The senator announced that Azimio leaders have agreed to shoot down the Finance Bill, 2023 if brought to the Senate.
By Brian Kisanji 9 months ago
Osotsi says housing levy unrealistic
School board rejects new principal for the second time
This is the second time the new principal is being rejected by Keveye Girls, local leaders and the local community.
By Nathan Ochunge and Brian Kisanji 9 months ago
School board rejects new principal for the second time
Senate team probes bribery, poor services claims at Vihiga referral hospital
A group of workers has reportedly been stationed at the county's top facility with the aim of extorting money.
By Brian Kisanji 9 months ago
Senate team probes bribery, poor services claims at Vihiga referral hospital
Vihiga family lauds arrest of kin who was Mackenzie's follower
Asena's father Harun Ambajo and mother Mary Jarenga said they were glad that their son was arrested as he was a risk to his own life, that of his wife, and five children.
By Brian Kisanji 10 months ago
Vihiga family lauds arrest of kin who was Mackenzie's follower
Vihiga County plans to relocate street children
It is estimated that at least 150 children live in streets in Vihiga County after being orphaned or running away from their home due to physical, sexual abuse and emotional harassment.
By Brian Kisanji 11 months ago
Vihiga County plans to relocate street children
TVET courses uptake on the rise as students shun varsities
Friends College Kaimosi has seen its student population rise from 2,000 in 2020 to over 5,000 this year.
By Brian Kisanji 11 months ago
TVET courses uptake on the rise as students shun varsities
Thirst quenched: Belgium's Sh1.7 billion project brings piped water to thousands
Over 200,000 residents across all five sub-counties will benefit from the initiative.
By Brian Kisanji 11 months ago
Thirst quenched: Belgium's Sh1.7 billion project brings piped water to thousands
Azimio tells lukewarm members to stay committed to party leader
The party leaders told their members that they should serve one master and commit to their coalition's ideals. The absent leaders were accused of having gone to bed with Kenya Kwanza.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Azimio tells lukewarm members to stay committed to party leader
Raila Odinga tells supporters to back mass action call
Azimio leaders have threatened more anti-Ruto protests over the high cost of living. Opposition chiefs claim Kenya Kwanza leaders steering the country in the wrong direction
By Robert Amalemba and Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Raila Odinga tells supporters to back mass action call
Man hired to kill arrested after filing police report demanding his payment
Police in Mbale, Vihiga County are holding in custody two people over murder allegations.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Man hired to kill arrested after filing police report demanding his payment
Murder suspect turns himself in, accuses woman of not paying him
Angered by a client's failure to pay Sh20,000 as earlier agreed to accomplish the mission, the main suspect in the killing turned himself in to police on Sunday and confessed his crime.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Murder suspect turns himself in, accuses woman of not paying him
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Future of the proposed Vihiga University hangs in the balance
Kafu and Vihiga University College have been in wrangles since 2014 and this degenerated into a political debate.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Future of the proposed Vihiga University hangs in the balance
Pilgrims safari to 'miracle rock of faith that hears prayers'
The Sinai rock, which is believed to be a holy and sacred place. In fact, worshippers believe it has powers to hear prayers, heal ailments and end drought.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Pilgrims safari to 'miracle rock of faith that hears prayers'
Vihiga taps into satellite-based technology to map location data
At least 23 counties, government agencies, and private firms have visited Vihiga on a learning or benchmarking mission in the last four years.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Vihiga taps into satellite-based technology to map location data
Vihiga taps into satellite technology to map location data
Over 20 counties, government agencies and private firms have so far visited Vihiga for benchmarking. County has GIS system that facilitates planning and management of resources.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Vihiga taps into satellite technology to map location data
I want my son's head, mother of murdered man tells police
Police are searching for the missing head of Alfred Esibala, whose body was found in his bedroom
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
I want my son's head, mother of murdered man tells police
Annual Maragoli cultural festival attracts thousands
This has been one of the ways for the community to keep tabs with the old ways of their grandfathers by learning from the elders who organise the annual event.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Annual Maragoli cultural festival attracts thousands
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Mudavadi hits out at Azimio over rallies plan
Mudavadi faulted Wednesday's rally at Kamukunji grounds and the planned parallel Jamhuri Day celebrations saying they are "irrelevant and catastrophic to development."
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Mudavadi hits out at Azimio over rallies plan
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