Lake Victoria Basin Commission bets on bamboo trees to restore Osipata Gulley in Busia
The Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) has embarked on an ambitious initiative to restore the fragile Osipata gulley in Teso South, Busia County.
By Harold Odhiambo 4 months ago
Lake Victoria Basin Commission bets on bamboo trees to restore Osipata Gulley in Busia
Opposition demands accountability over deaths in Kericho stampede
The opposition has challenged the government to compensate the families who lost their kin during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on Friday.
By Harold Odhiambo 4 months ago
Opposition demands accountability over deaths in Kericho stampede
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Kenyans staring down the barrel as cost of fuel hits all-time high
Super petrol will now retail at Sh217.12 per litre in Nairobi, an increase of Sh5.72. Government says it tapped into petroleum development levy to cushion consumers.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba, Macharia Kamau and Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago
Kenyans staring down the barrel as cost of fuel hits all-time high
KNUT boss survives a grisly accident in Kisumu
The SG says he was saved by a seatbelt that prevented him from being thrown out of the vehicle.
By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago
KNUT boss survives a grisly accident in Kisumu
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Ruto puts together dream team to deliver Nyanza economic change
President William Ruto has assembled a dream team to help him deliver his ambitious economic and political reforms for Nyanza region.
By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago
Ruto puts together dream team to deliver Nyanza economic change
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Will Ruto break political jinx of past presidents and bag Nyanza?
President William Ruto is the latest entrant to attempt to change the region's political dynamics. And he seems to be applying the same strategy he used to woo Mount Kenya.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 5 months ago
Will Ruto break political jinx of past presidents and bag Nyanza?
Experts push to save fragile Mara ecosystem
Delegates from the East Africa Community (EAC) have endorsed an ambitious proposal to save the fragile Mara ecosystem which is facing huge threat of environmental degradation.
By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago
Experts push to save fragile Mara ecosystem
President to tour Raila's backyard for four days in new charm offensive
On Saturday, the president's allies in the region as well as senior government officials were racing against time to put final touches to preparations for the visit.
By James Omoro and Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago
President to tour Raila's backyard for four days in new charm offensive
Inside the mega-fight to save Mara ecosystem as experts mull solutions
There are regional fears that a failure to intervene in unchecked developments, deforestation, poor farming, uncontrolled water abstraction, and pollution threaten the fragile ecosystem.
By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago
Inside the mega-fight to save Mara ecosystem as experts mull solutions
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To leave, or not: ODM expulsion and the effect on rebels' future
ODM party is devising a strategy to regain the seats held by the embattled MPs while focusing on eroding their grassroots support for betraying the party.
By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago
To leave, or not: ODM expulsion and the effect on rebels' future
Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base
Opposition chief holds three-hour closed door meeting with eight governors in Kisumu following reports of overtures from President Ruto to shift loyalty.
By Harold Odhiambo, Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base
Expelled ODM lawmakers want tribunal to overturn the decision
The MPs claim they have been targeted by ODM over their association with President William Ruto.
By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago
Expelled ODM lawmakers want tribunal to overturn the decision
Agency, partners intensify efforts to conserve Mara ecosystem ahead of fete
Lake Victoria Basin Commission is targeting to use the event to spur up conservation efforts in the entire Lake basin region by planting trees to boost forest cover.
By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago
Agency, partners intensify efforts to conserve Mara ecosystem ahead of fete
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 6 months ago
Expelled 'rebel' MPs prepare to take the battle to ODM, Raila
LBDA embarks on mission to plant fruit trees as Kenya hosts Africa Climate Summit
The move is part of an effort to augment efforts of various stakeholders working around the clock to respond to the escalating global climate crisis.
By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago
LBDA embarks on mission to plant fruit trees as Kenya hosts Africa Climate Summit
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Wandayi: Does he have what it takes to assume Baba's mantle?
Recent turn of political events appears to have thrust Opiyo Wandayi to the heart of the opposition's kitchen where all key opposition plans, decisions, activities, and plum roles are baked.
By Harold Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 6 months ago
Wandayi: Does he have what it takes to assume Baba's mantle?
How devolution has opened up spaces for women in leadership
The high political tables, once a preserve for vocal male politicians, is now a professional playground for women as they fill the missing link to region's development.
By Winfrey Owino, Harold Odhiambo and Eric Abuga 7 months ago
How devolution has opened up spaces for women in leadership
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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 7 months ago
Poisoned chalice? Jitters in Azimio over proposal for new office for the Opposition leader
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Owalo at the head of new push to edge Raila out of Nyanza politics
Owalo's dalliance with President Ruto's administration appears to have thrust him to the core of Nyanza's political succession battle and economic transformation.
By Harold Odhiambo, Jacob Ngetich 7 months ago
Owalo at the head of new push to edge Raila out of Nyanza politics
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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 7 months ago
Kenya Kwanza plots to get Raila international job to allow Ruto govern
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Fear factor: Azimio, Kenya Kwanza in ICC threats as Mt Kenya wary of 'handshake' effects
The Standard has established the two camps are keen to take each other down through legal means at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and are in the process of building cases.
By Harold Odhiambo and Benjamin Imende 7 months ago
Fear factor: Azimio, Kenya Kwanza in ICC threats as Mt Kenya wary of 'handshake' effects
Revealed: New push to reach out to Raila
Oburu said although president's camp has not approached them for dialogue, they have pursued several avenues. Azimio criticised KK for considering failed bipartisan talks
By Ndung'u Gachane and Harold Odhiambo 8 months ago
Revealed: New push to reach out to Raila
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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 8 months ago
Raila opens several battlefronts to push Kenya Kwanza into yielding
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Exiting stage? Why Raila is still the man to watch
Azimio leader is rallying supporters for mass protests to coincide with Saba Saba anniversary. Ruto and his allies are laying strategies in a bid to push the ODM leader into political retirement.
By Harold Odhiambo 8 months ago
Exiting stage? Why Raila is still the man to watch
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66-years later, Kisumu's oldest case trudges on with no end in sight
Appellate court has sent the case pitting two families over land ownership in Bumala back to High Court for full trial. Says in the 2013 judgment, judge erred by failing to order oral evidence.
By Harold Odhiambo 8 months ago
66-years later, Kisumu's oldest case trudges on with no end in sight
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 9 months ago
Tension in ODM as party targets MPs who defy orders
Raila warns of mass protests if Finance Bill sails through
Raila, who appears to have slammed the door for dialogue with the government, dared Kenya Kwanza leaders to pass the controversial Bill.
By Sharon Owino and Harold Odhiambo 9 months ago
Raila warns of mass protests if Finance Bill sails through
Lake Victoria's wetlands, beaches in trouble from raw sewage and dumping
The parcels of land that once lay as feeding grounds for hippos have been taken over by palatial hotels and homes, while others have been fenced off.
By Robert Amalemba and Harold Odhiambo 10 months ago
Lake Victoria's wetlands, beaches in trouble from raw sewage and dumping
Lake Victoria's suffocating lakefront
Human-wildlife conflict increasing on Kenyan shores of Lake Victoria, as water sampling fails drinking standards.
By Harold Odhiambo and Robert Amalemba 10 months ago
Lake Victoria's suffocating lakefront
Opiyo Wandayi: There is a plot to seize control from NSSF
Azimio la Umoja has poked holes into decision to suspend procurement of goods and services above Sh5 million. Wandayi described the move as an attempt to deny the institution its autonomy.
By Harold Odhiambo 10 months ago
Opiyo Wandayi: There is a plot to seize control from NSSF
Hospitality industry reaps big as residents join Easter festivities
A number of hotels said they registered an increase in the number of bookings for both local and international tourists.
By Harold Odhiambo 11 months ago
Hospitality industry reaps big as residents join Easter festivities
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 Harold Odhiambo and Caleb Kingwara 11 months ago
Deserted streets, closed businesses in Kisumu ahead of Azimio protests
Cancer patient who sought Safaricom's help dies
Maurice Ochieng Andere, popularly known as Danny Miles on social media shared his journey battling soft tissue sarcoma cancer.
By Harold Odhiambo 11 months ago
Cancer patient who sought Safaricom's help dies
Investors' fears as weekly demos put Kisumu on edge yet again
A hotel, a bank, a supermarket and a mall were destroyed in Monday protests. As fear spreads, authorities are deliberating on how best to protect businesses.
By Harold Odhiambo 11 months ago
Investors' fears as weekly demos put Kisumu on edge yet again
Kenya's first female MP Grace Onyango is dead
Grace Onyango, Kenya's first female MP, dies aged 98 during treatment at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital in Kisumu; she was elected as Kisumu Town MP in 1969.
By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago
Kenya's first female MP Grace Onyango is dead
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Why the Controller of Budget has rejected Sh3b request by counties
Counties have sought Sh182.7 billion since August last year to no avail. The rejected claims include counties that sought per diems without documentation.
By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago
Why the Controller of Budget has rejected Sh3b request by counties
Raila says president is turning into a dictator, vows to defend rights
Raila claims there are several red flags about a destructive path the new administration has taken but vowed to remain steadfast in their quest to checkmate the government.
By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago
Raila says president is turning into a dictator, vows to defend rights
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Ruto steps up charm offensive in Nyanza
According to sources who attended the meeting, the leaders pledged their support to Ruto, a move that was quickly dismissed by ODM which branded them as traitors.
By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago
Ruto steps up charm offensive in Nyanza
New effort to save parents from school uniform nightmare
At Maseno School, a student who travelled all the way from a Mombasa orphanage turned up at the institution with only an empty box.
By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago
New effort to save parents from school uniform nightmare
Knut's fresh demands over shortage, transfer of junior high teachers
Knut Secretary General, Collins Oyuu, said learning is yet to begin in several schools because of an acute shortage of Grade Seven teachers.
By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago
Knut's fresh demands over shortage, transfer of junior high teachers
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