Homa Bay residents to occupy affordable houses in March
Homa Bay residents are expected to begin occupying 110 units of affordable houses from March next year.
By James Omoro 3 months ago
Homa Bay residents to occupy affordable houses in March
Pupil who was defiled, stabbed yet to regain sight
A Grade Four pupil who was stabbed with a sharp weapon in the eyes after being defiled in Homa Bay has been transferred to Nairobi for specialised treatment.
By James Omoro 3 months ago
Pupil who was defiled, stabbed yet to regain sight
Two-month-old baby killed over Sh1000 'chama' debt
A two-month-old baby died after falling into hot porridge following a confrontation between a group of women over a Sh1,000 debt in Kabuoch Sub-location in Homa Bay.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Two-month-old baby killed over Sh1000 'chama' debt
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Raila to Ruto: Stop overtaxing Kenyans and look for alternative revenue sources
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has challenged President William Ruto to look for alternative means of generating revenue instead of increasing taxes.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Raila to Ruto: Stop overtaxing Kenyans and look for alternative revenue sources
Gladys Wanga's plan to make healthcare accessible
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has said her administration will work with Community Health Volunteers (CHV) to enhance healthcare accessibility in the county.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Gladys Wanga's plan to make healthcare accessible
Raila embarks on fresh move to revamp his ODM party
ODM leader Raila Odinga has embarked on a mission to rejuvenate his support bases and build grassroots support for his ODM party before the grassroots elections.
By Olivia Odhiambo and James Omoro 4 months ago
Raila embarks on fresh move to revamp his ODM party
Ruto allies in Nyanza vow to turn tables on Raila for supremacy
President William Ruto's allies in Nyanza have vowed to turn the tables on ODM leader Raila Odinga in the region in what promises to be a fierce supremacy battle in opposition strongholds.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Ruto allies in Nyanza vow to turn tables on Raila for supremacy
Standards agency says controversial maize flour fit for human consumption
The move brings to an end days of controversies following claims the flour is unfit for human consumption.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Standards agency says controversial maize flour fit for human consumption
Four riding on a motorcycle die after lorry runs into them in Homa Bay road accident
Four people riding on a motorcycle died after they were run over by a truck at Kasimba Junction in Homa Bay; one person was injured, Rachuonyo South Commander Lilies Wachira confirms
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Four riding on a motorcycle die after lorry runs into them in Homa Bay road accident
Governor Wanga moves her ministers to improve delivery
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has reshuffled chief officers to improve service delivery and achieve her development manifesto.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Governor Wanga moves her ministers to improve delivery
Leaders condemn teargas incident at Owalo's meeting
The teargas was thrown by someone who was hiding behind the fence outside the hotel compound.
By James Omoro 4 months ago
Leaders condemn teargas incident at Owalo's meeting
Council of Parastatal Chairpersons launches women empowerment program in Nyanza
Women will be able to access funds for their businesses from various government agencies under the initiative.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Council of Parastatal Chairpersons launches women empowerment program in Nyanza
Ruto promises revival of key road projects, fisheries in his Nyanza tour
President has also promised to engage his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni to address the frequent harassment of Kenyan fishermen by Ugandan authorities.
By James Omoro, Clinton Ambujo 5 months ago
Ruto promises revival of key road projects, fisheries in his Nyanza tour
Ruto to engage Museveni on harassment of Kenyan fishermen
President Ruto to engage Uganda's Museveni on ending the plight of Kenyan fishermen in Lake Victoria on Tuesday, says officers should protect, not harass them.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Ruto to engage Museveni on harassment of Kenyan fishermen
Man murders wife, son two weeks after marriage
The body of 23-year-old Michel Awuor and her son were found lying on the floor of their house at Kodwar B village, Kodumo East Sub-location in Rachuonyo East Sub-county with deep cuts.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Man murders wife, son two weeks after marriage
Murder most foul: Man kills wife, two-year child days after getting married
The suspect is said to have killed his wife and the boy just two weeks after they got married for reasons yet to be established.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Murder most foul: Man kills wife, two-year child days after getting married
Homa Bay gets World Bank approval for housing project
NHC Managing Director David Mathu said the Homa Bay project has been designed with a strong focus on sustainability, and its design choices have been rigorously assessed.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Homa Bay gets World Bank approval for housing project
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
Ex-police officer in custody for attempt to defile schoolgirl
The suspect is said to have committed the act at Koduogo trading centre in Kanyabala Location, Homa Bay.
By James Omoro 5 months ago
Ex-police officer in custody for attempt to defile schoolgirl
Kin break into song, dance as man who left 50 years ago returns
Joseph Odongo was only 30 years old when he disappeared and a majority of his relatives were yet to be born. His relatives did not expect him to disappear for 50 years without a trace.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Kin break into song, dance as man who left 50 years ago returns
Two fishermen die after fighting over Sh15 cigarette in Mbita
Two fishermen in Rusinga, Mbita Sub-county in Homa Bay County are dead after physically fighting over a stick of cigarette worth Sh15.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Two fishermen die after fighting over Sh15 cigarette in Mbita
Homa Bay County steps up efforts to fight teenage pregnancies
Leaders in Homa Bay County have put joint efforts in the fight against teen pregnancies amid efforts to keep girls in schools.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Homa Bay County steps up efforts to fight teenage pregnancies
Miranga accident leaves senior cop dead, scores injured
A senior police officer has died while eight passengers sustained serious injuries following a road accident in Homa Bay County.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Miranga accident leaves senior cop dead, scores injured
Boost for residents as Homa Bay pumps Sh15m into water project
The project is expected to relieve residents of Makongeni, Got Raburo, Kapita and Rang'wena who lacked clean water for about ten years.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Boost for residents as Homa Bay pumps Sh15m into water project
Parties tribunal bars ODM from expelling Suba South MP Caroli Omondi
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi has got reprieve after Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) barred ODM party from expelling him.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Parties tribunal bars ODM from expelling Suba South MP Caroli Omondi
Inua jamii cash: Programme caregivers put on notice over theft
Caregivers in Homa Bay County have been put on notice against misappropriating funds meant for beneficiaries of the social protection programme implemented by the government.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Inua jamii cash: Programme caregivers put on notice over theft
Ruto, Raila flex muscles in duel for Nyanza numbers
Raila on Wednesday cracked the whip on party rebels in a process that saw five MPs expelled and three others fined over their association with the Kenya Kwanza government.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Ruto, Raila flex muscles in duel for Nyanza numbers
Two fishermen drown in Remba Island
Police in Homabay County have launched an investigation into an incident that saw two fishermen drown to death on Thursday, September 7.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Two fishermen drown in Remba Island
State to unveil plan to end HIV infection in children by 2027
The Head of NASCOP Rose Wafula said the plan plan will play a key role in enhancing efforts towards the fight against and reduction of infant mortality across the country.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
State to unveil plan to end HIV infection in children by 2027
Efforts set in place to save Tilapia species
The decline is attributed to various factors, including human activities that interfere with the breeding grounds meant for the multiplication of fish.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Efforts set in place to save Tilapia species
Fire kills family of three in Homa Bay
A family of three perished in a fire that razed their house in Homa Bay county on Thursday, August 31.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Fire kills family of three in Homa Bay
Mpesa Foundation hands over Sh16 million worth classrooms
Pupils of Kanyamfwa Primary School in Homa Bay County have a reason to smile after Safaricom's Mpesa Foundation handed over twelve classrooms worth Sh16 million for their studies
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Mpesa Foundation hands over Sh16 million worth classrooms
Homa Bay cop attacks boss with panga over missing prisoner
A police constable has been arrested in Homa Bay County for assaulting his boss with a panga.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Homa Bay cop attacks boss with panga over missing prisoner
Murang'a SEAL stuns Shabana in a day of barren draws
SEAL joins Tusker and Nzoia Sugar as the only sides to register wins on the opening weekend
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Murang'a SEAL stuns Shabana in a day of barren draws
Nyanza counties bank on men and boys to drive anti teenage pregnancy campaigns
The campaign involves engaging men and boys in senstisation to enable them to participate in protecting sexual rights of girls.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Nyanza counties bank on men and boys to drive anti teenage pregnancy campaigns
Fisherman dies while peeing from a moving boat
Grief has gripped fishermen in Homa Bay County after one of them drowned and died while peeing from a moving boat in Lake Victoria.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Fisherman dies while peeing from a moving boat
1,786 ghost workers earned Sh300 million in Homa Bay County-report
Homa Bay County government loses over Sh300m to over 1700 ghost workers annually, an audit report has revealed.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
1,786 ghost workers earned Sh300 million in Homa Bay County-report
Homa Bay farmers upbeat as soil testing initiative starts
The tests are done at sub-county headquarters where farmers take samples of their soil from their farms to be tested free of charge. This will continue until mid-next month.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Homa Bay farmers upbeat as soil testing initiative starts
Governor Wanga's advisor died of substance intoxication
Homa Bay County Chief Officer for Health Dr Kevin Osuri who conducted the postmortem said the intoxicated substance had not been identified.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Governor Wanga's advisor died of substance intoxication
Police looking for a suspected defiler
"He ran away when he realized he was going to be caught. He disappeared and nobody has seen him today," Abuto said.
By James Omoro 6 months ago
Police looking for a suspected defiler
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