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Francis Ontomwa

Looming crisis in public hospitals over shortage of medical interns

KMPDU Secretary-General signs strike notice from his hospital bed, days after being injured by the police while pushing for posting of 4,000 interns.

By Francis Ontomwa and Maryann Muganda 1 month ago

Looming crisis in public hospitals over shortage of medical interns

Kenya inks mission deal, violence erupts in Haiti

Kenya inks mission deal, violence erupts in Haiti

By Francis Ontomwa 2 months ago

Aganyanya: Man of few words who loved justice

Aganyanya: Man of few words who loved justice

By Francis Ontomwa 4 years ago

Supporters of Governor Joho, Jubilee Party clash at Mashujaa fete

Supporters of Governor Joho, Jubilee Party clash at Mashujaa fete

By Francis Ontomwa and Willis Oketch 7 years ago

Child witnesses recount last moments with Kwekwe Mwandaza

The late Kwekwe Mwandaza’s alleged killers were on a mission to kill when they descended on the house she was sleeping in last August, a Kwale court has heard.

By Francis Ontomwa 9 years ago

Child witnesses recount last moments with Kwekwe Mwandaza

Court sits at Kwekwe's home as minors testify

Two children moved the court as they narrated how 14-year-old Kwekwe Mwandaza was allegedly killed by police.

By Francis Ontomwa 9 years ago

Court sits at Kwekwe's home as minors testify

County loses 10 people in massacre

Out of the 28 people who were killed in the Mandera massacre, 10 were from Kakamega county.

By Francis Ontomwa And ALEX WAKHISI 9 years ago

County loses 10 people in massacre

Veteran footballer Ingutia breathes his last

Veteran footballer and Kakamega Homeboyz tactician Jared Ingutia (top) is dead. The former Harambee Stars and Kakamega’s Ministry of Works (MoW) player died on Tuesday morning after a short illness.

By Francis Ontomwa 9 years ago

Veteran footballer Ingutia breathes his last

Tradition that demands the dead be buried while seated

How do you bury a revered village elder, traditional medicine healer and renowned farmer? In a unique way, villagers of Eshikombelo in Kakamega County would say, that is if that person was Mzee Adriano Aluchio, whose final send off on Monday was like no other.

By Jackline Inyanji and FRANCIS ONTOMWA 9 years ago

Tradition that demands the dead be buried while seated

Indian girl crosses red line to win Bukusu soulmate

There’s much to be said of the popular adage “love conquers all” at least for two unlikely lovebirds – Sarika Patel, 24, and Timothy Khamala, 25.

By FRANCIS ONTOMWA And JACKLINE INYANJI 9 years ago

Indian girl crosses red line to win Bukusu soulmate

Champs sent packing in Nzoia Regional Soccer Championships

It was an upsetting exit for former National soccer champions St Anthony Kitale and regional kings Kapenguria High in the on-going Nzoia regional soccer championships.

By Francis Ontomwa 9 years ago

Champs sent packing in Nzoia Regional Soccer Championships

Auditor General to probe spending by 10 counties

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission will investigate 10 counties for misuse of public funds, Controller of Budget Agnes Odhiambo Agnes Odhiambo has hinted.

By Luke Anami and Francis Ontomwa 9 years ago

Auditor General to probe spending by 10 counties

Counties miss Sh61b revenue target

All 47 counties missed a total revenue target of Sh61 billion to supplement their budgets, raising only Sh19 billion.

By Francis Ontomwa 9 years ago

Counties miss Sh61b revenue target

Mumias Sugar reassures contracted cane transporters

Mumias Sugar Company (MSC) has assured dissatisfied cane transporters that their contracts with the company is valid until expiry of agreement date.

By Francis Ontomwa 9 years ago

Mumias Sugar reassures contracted cane transporters

Stop intimidating us, CORD leaders now tell Jubilee

The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) will not be cowed by threats nor will its leadership be intimidated by accusations of engaging in hate speech, Opposition leader Raila Odinga has said.

By FRANCIS ONTOMWA AND GRACE WEKESA 9 years ago

Stop intimidating us, CORD leaders now tell Jubilee

Innovative brothers fly ‘chopper’ metres above ground

They move up and down, passion written all over their faces, their energy and determination quite something to be behold.

By Francis Ontomwa 9 years ago

Innovative brothers fly ‘chopper’ metres above ground

Devolve school funding, Busia leaders say

Leaders in Busia County have blamed the failure to devolve education to the county level and a biting shortage of teachers as some of the major contributors of poor academic performance in the sector.

By FRANCIS ONTOMWA and JANE CHEROTICH 9 years ago

Devolve school funding, Busia leaders say

Where midwives thrive in spite of maternity fee waiver

Helena Oteo, 23, drags her swollen dusty feet as she weaves her way towards the home of Mama Rukia Odinga. She has covered almost three kilometres, but she is not ready to give up, the back pain notwithstanding. Hellena is in her fourth month of pregnancy.

By FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

Where midwives thrive in spite of maternity fee waiver

Akaranga puts ‘lazy’ staff on notice as four are sacked

Governor Moses Akaranga has sent a stern warning to officers working in the Vihiga County government over incompetence.

By By ERIC LUNGAI and FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

Akaranga puts ‘lazy’ staff on notice as four are sacked

Man hacked children to death due to frustration

In October 2012, in Irichero village, Ikolomani Constituency, villagers woke up to shock after Aggrey Shikalayi, 40, axed his three children to death. Shikalayi attacked his wife before landing on his children, who were then asleep killing two instantly.

By By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Man hacked children to death due to frustration

South Sudan to join regional rail project

South Sudan will join Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda in the development of a Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) that seeks to boost regional trade and integration of eonomies of member states.

By By GRACE WEKESA and FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

South Sudan to join regional rail project

University student nurses injuries after boda boda scalding

He sits pensively at the edge of his bed, supporting his head with his left hand. The scars inflicted on his body telling a chilling story that befell him.

By By FRANCIS ONTOMWA and GRACE WEKESA 10 years ago

University student nurses injuries after boda boda scalding

MCAs send four executives home following night debate

Vihiga County Assembly has approved an impeachment motion to remove four County Executive Committee (CEC) members from office over profligacy.

By By ERIC LUNGAI and FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

MCAs send four executives home following night debate

Kenya faces population crisis as 43pc of pregnancies unintended

Nearly half of children in the country would not have been born if their parents were aware of contraceptives or could access them, according to a population expert.

By By FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

Kenya faces population crisis as 43pc of pregnancies unintended

I want him to be the next van Persie, mother of 7kg baby says

His mother’s wish is that he grows to be famous, just like his namesake Robin van Persie, who plays for Manchester United football club in England.

By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

I want him to be the next van Persie, mother of 7kg baby says

Oparanya distances himself from proposed tax on chicken

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has distanced himself from the controversial Finance Bill 2013 saying he is not aware of the contentious issues in it.

By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Oparanya distances himself from proposed tax on chicken

Parliament majority leader Aden Duale under fire

ODM legislators from Western have poured vitriol on Parliament Majority leader Adan Duale’s recent assertions that the orange party should rethink changing its leadership to remain relevant.

By FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

Parliament majority leader Aden Duale under fire

Sitati’s powerful vocals win souls as music awards flow

That she would one day star among Kenya’s top gospel artistes was farthest from her imagination.

By FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

Sitati’s powerful vocals win souls as music awards flow

Western leaders differ on ODM polls

Presidential ambitions and simmering political realignment in Western region are bubbling to the surface in the battle for leadership positions in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.

By By FRANCIS ONTOMWA and JAMES MBAKA ? 10 years ago

Western leaders differ on ODM polls

County reps stage quiet coup against assembly leaders

Kakamega County Assembly has kicked out both the majority and minority leaders in the house over alleged incompetence and law-making profligacies.

By By FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

County reps stage quiet coup against assembly leaders

Western leaders fail to reach consensus ahead of ODM polls

Confusion heightened in Western Kenya as a meeting meant to reach consensus over the coming ODM national polls failed to strike common ground.

By By FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

Western leaders fail to reach consensus ahead of ODM polls

10 go for secretary general slot as ODM contest shapes up

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is bracing for a titanic battle as bigwigs jostle for various positions ahead of the February 28 National Delegates Convention (NDC).

By By JAMES MBAKA, RUSHDIE OUDIA and FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

10 go for secretary general slot as ODM contest shapes up

Former mayor’s book on leadership hits South Africa market

That publishers rejected his manuscript several times did not deter his strong resolve to see his works land on book shelves.

By FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

Former mayor’s book on leadership hits South Africa market

Ngilu accuses her critics of harbouring ulterior motives

Embattled Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Charity Ngilu has defended herself from MPs plotting for her removal from office, citing it as a case of graft fighting back.

By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Ngilu accuses her critics of harbouring ulterior motives

Jubilee MPs oppose anti-Ngilu motion

Embattled Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Charity Ngilu got a reprieve after Jubilee Alliance leaders opposed a planned censure Motion against her.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Jubilee MPs oppose anti-Ngilu motion

Raila says Media Bill part of Jubilee effort to undermine reforms

The leader of the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord) Raila Odinga has challenged the Jubilee government to be honest and stop lying to Kenyans over the oppressive media Bill approved by Parliament on Thursday.

By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Raila says Media Bill part of Jubilee effort to undermine reforms

Lusaka sorry for Bungoma Hospital incident

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has apologised over the harsh treatment of a pregnant woman at the county’s main hospital.

By Francis Ontomwa and Grace Wekesa 10 years ago

Lusaka sorry for Bungoma Hospital incident

Disability not inability for phone ‘technician’

Twenty-eight-year-old Emmanuel Francis is no ordinary man but one who has fought many adversities in life and stood the test of time.

By By ALEX NAMULIRO and FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

Disability not inability for phone ‘technician’

Leaders clash over send-off perks for Raila

Former Speaker Kenneth Marende and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale clashed in public over whether or not the government should pay former Prime Minister Raila Odinga the proposed retirement package of Sh80 million.

By - Luke Anami and Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Leaders clash over send-off perks for Raila

No turning back on referendum, says Raila

The push for a referendum gained momentum Thursday when former Prime Minister Raila Odinga said there is no turning back.

By Francis Ontomwa and Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago

No turning back on referendum, says Raila

Expert roots for use of ICT in globalisation of education

Information technology is playing a critical role in the globalisation of education, an educationist has said.

By BY FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

Expert roots for use of ICT in globalisation of education

Giants Sofapaka, Sony and Ulinzi Stars labour to secure victory in KPL

Substitute Charles Okwemba yesterday saved AFC Leopards blushes with an 80th minute equaliser, which helped his side pick a point in a 1-1 draw against Nairobi City Stars at Nyayo National Stadium.

By By Gilbert Wandera, Francis Ontomwa and Ben Ahenda 10 years ago

Giants Sofapaka, Sony and Ulinzi Stars labour to secure victory in KPL

UASU says varsities abetting tribalism

A lecturers’ union has petitioned the government to implement a report by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) that exposed tribalism in universities.

By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

UASU says varsities abetting tribalism

Cane trucks on spot over accidents upsurge

The accidents have caused many deaths that can be attributed to a blatant disregard for traffic rules by cane transporters.

By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Cane trucks on spot over accidents upsurge

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