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Kenan Miruka

Kuppet protests demotions, transfers of school heads

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) in Kisii County has opposed the transfers and demotion of school heads in the region.

By By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Kuppet protests demotions, transfers of school heads

Counties that spend most on salaries reject Controller of Budget report

Counties that spend most on salaries reject Controller of Budget report

By KENAN MIRUKA, RUSHDIE OUDIA AND SILAH KOSKEI 10 years ago

MCAs scoff at Magara over bullying claims

MCAs scoff at Magara over bullying claims

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

Magara accuses MCAs of lacking independence

Magara accuses MCAs of lacking independence

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

How Nyaribari Chache outcome may spawn third political force in Kisii

As the dust settles on last week’s Nyaribari Chache by-election, the major political alliances CORD and Jubilee are licking their wounds as Ford People celebrates its surprise win.

By By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

How Nyaribari Chache outcome may spawn third political force in Kisii

Cases of exam cheating rise in Kisii

The number of pupils who cheated in the 2013 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination went up in Kisii, worrying stakeholders.

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

Cases of exam cheating rise in Kisii

ODM upset as Ford P's Tong’i wins Nyaribari Chache poll

Richard Nyagaka Tong'i of Ford People scored a major upset Monday by winning the Nyaribari Chache by-election.

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

ODM upset as Ford P's Tong’i wins Nyaribari Chache poll

Low voter turnout in Nyaribari Chache

Low turnout characterised the start of voting in the Nyaribari Chache by-election on Monday amid claims of massive voter bribery.

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

Low voter turnout in Nyaribari Chache

Five people charged for flaunting electoral laws in Nyaribari Chache by-election

Five people were on Monday arraigned before a Kisii court charged with flouting electoral laws in the Nyaribari Chache by election.

By KENAN MIRUKA AND ERIC ABUGA 10 years ago

Five people charged for flaunting electoral laws in Nyaribari Chache by-election

Ford People looks set for major victory in Nyaribari Chache

The Ford People looked to spring a surprise and upset political titans CORD and Jubilee coalitions in the Nyaribari Chache by election which was closely contested.

By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Ford People looks set for major victory in Nyaribari Chache

All set for Nyaribari Chache by-election

With a day to go before voters in Nyaribari Chache go into the polls to elect a new MP in Monday’s by-election, political parties were in last minute efforts to woo voters yesterday.

By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

All set for Nyaribari Chache by-election

Epic showdown expected in Nyaribari Chache

As residents of Nyaribari Chache go into polls to pick their MP in Monday’s by-election, key political parties are braced for an epic showdown.

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

Epic showdown expected in Nyaribari Chache

Remain focused, Raila urges Opposition

CORD has slammed the Government’s push to switch off analogue broadcasting in some parts of the country.

By By KENAN MIRUKA and ERIC ABUGA 10 years ago

Remain focused, Raila urges Opposition

Kisii leaders clash over Sh100m for roads

Kisii County leaders have clashed over accountability for Sh100 million meant for road projects in a constituency.

By JAMES MBAKA and KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Kisii leaders clash over Sh100m for roads

Cord criticizes Jubilee for analogue switch off

CORD has slammed the Government’s push to switch off analogue broadcasting in some parts of the country.

By KENAN MIRUKA and ERIC ABUGA 10 years ago

Cord criticizes Jubilee for analogue switch off

Surgery leaves woman blind, without frontal bone

A woman in Kisii has for the past five years lived without her forehead bone and blind following an operation to remove a brain tumour (neuroma tumour).

By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Surgery leaves woman blind, without frontal bone

How wrangles led to ODM loss in Bomachoge

Internal wrangles and divisions cost the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) the Bomachoge Borabu seat in the just-concluded by election.

By By KENAN MIRUKA and JAMES MBAKA 10 years ago

How wrangles led to ODM loss in Bomachoge

Onyancha blasts IEBC for tribulations after recapturing Bomachoge seat

Bamachoge Borabu parliamentary by-election winner launched a scathing attack on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission moments after recapturing the seat he lost through a petition.

By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Onyancha blasts IEBC for tribulations after recapturing Bomachoge seat

It’s all systems go as IEBC clears final candidate

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) cleared the final candidate for the Nyaribari Chache by-election.

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

It’s all systems go as IEBC clears final candidate

Kisii road accident claims three lives

Three people including a child died after a car they were travelling in was involved in a head-on collision with a lorry in Kisii County.

By Kenan Miruka and Antony Gitonga 10 years ago

Kisii road accident claims three lives

CORD to pitch camp in Kisii ahead of polls

Campaigns ahead of next week’s Bomachoge Borabu by-election have gone a notch higher as candidates make last efforts to woo voters.

By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

CORD to pitch camp in Kisii ahead of polls

Aspirants intensify campaigns

Candidates in the Bomachoge Borabu by-election intensified door-to-door campaigns with only ten days remaining to voting.

By By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Aspirants intensify campaigns

HIV transmission prevalence high in Kisii

Nine in every 100 expectant mothers in Kisii County transmit the HIV virus to their babies, experts say.

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

HIV transmission prevalence high in Kisii

ODM leader backs TNA candidate

The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy has suffered another setback in Bomachoge Borabu after a senior party official backed a rival party candidate ahead of the by-election.

By By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

ODM leader backs TNA candidate

Boy dies ‘after drinking poisoned tea’

A boy died and his three siblings were admitted in hospital in critical condition after they drank tea allegedly laced with poison by their mother in Gucha South, Kisii County.

By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Boy dies ‘after drinking poisoned tea’

ODM leaders resolve to unite ahead of mini poll

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) officials in Kisii County have resolved to ditch their differences and back party candidate for the upcoming Bomachoge Borabu by-election.

By By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

ODM leaders resolve to unite ahead of mini poll

Sh200m eye hospital opens

Kisii County has received a major boost in the healthcare sector with the establishment of a Sh200 million eye hospital

By By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Sh200m eye hospital opens

Stop debate on community land bill, CIC tells Senate

Commission for Implementation of Constitution (CIC) has asked Senate to stop debate on Community Land Bill 2013 saying it was tabled before the House unconstitutionally.

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

Stop debate on community land bill, CIC tells Senate

IEBC counts losses as candidates cry foul over cancelled by-elections

The suspension of by-elections in Lamu, Lunga-Lunga and Nyaribari Chache has left the Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC) and candidates reeling in heavy financial losses.

By Stephen Makabila and Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

IEBC counts losses as candidates cry foul over cancelled by-elections

Police chief warns of rising boda boda accident deaths in Kisii

Kisii County has recorded the highest number of fatal accidents involving boda boda operators, a police report indicates.

By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Police chief warns of rising boda boda accident deaths in Kisii

ODM refutes report of rifts in Bomachoge

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) officials in Kisii County have moved to allay fears of rifts as campaigns kicked off ahead of the Bomachoge Borabu by-election.

By By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

ODM refutes report of rifts in Bomachoge

Aspirants count losses as Court of Appeal halts mini-polls

Candidates cleared to vie in the Nyaribari Chache by-election are counting losses after last week’s Court of Appeal ruling to shelve the poll.

By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Aspirants count losses as Court of Appeal halts mini-polls

Do not punish teacher addicts, heads advised

School heads have been urged to refer teachers suffering from alcohol addiction to rehabilitation centres instead of recommending their interdiction or dismissal.

By By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Do not punish teacher addicts, heads advised

ODM youth back UDF candidate for Bomachoge by-election

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) youth leaders have resolved to back the UDF candidate in the Bomachoge Borabu by-election.

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

ODM youth back UDF candidate for Bomachoge by-election

Boost as Kisii gets avocado factory

The horticulture sector in Kisii County has received a major boost with the establishment of an avocado processing plant.

By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Boost as Kisii gets avocado factory

IEBC warns staff ahead of election

The Independent Electoral Boundary Commission (IEBC) has warned officials who will man the forthcoming by-elections that they will bear responsibility for any errors committed individually.

By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

IEBC warns staff ahead of election

Leaders warn electoral body against repeating errors

Candidates for the Nyaribari Chache and Bomachoge Borabu by-elections have called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to eliminate errors that occasioned the repeat polls.

By By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Leaders warn electoral body against repeating errors

URP pulls out of Kisii by-elections

The United Republican Party (URP) will not field candidates in the Nyaribari Chache and Bomachoge Borabu by-elections.

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

URP pulls out of Kisii by-elections

Water firm director sent home amid office abuse probe

The managing director of the Gusii Water and Sanitation Company (GWASCO) has been sent on compulsory leave to allow for investigations into alleged mismanagement at the institution.

By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Water firm director sent home amid office abuse probe

ODM ratifies revocation of Kisii chief whip

ODM has ratified the revocation of the appointment of the party’s majority chief whip in the Kisii County Assembly.

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

ODM ratifies revocation of Kisii chief whip

12 students in court over exam cheating

Three Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates were charged in a Mombasa court with being in possession of part of an examination paper prior to the examination, contrary to the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) Act.

By Stanley Mwahanga and Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

12 students in court over exam cheating

Mentally challenged woman,78, lynched

Residents of a village in Kisii County are in shock after a mentally challenged elderly woman was lynched on suspicion of being a witch.

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

Mentally challenged woman,78, lynched

Blind woman drowns after falling off motorcycle

A blind woman slipped from a motorcycle and drowned in a river as she travelled home from hospital.

By Kenan Miruka 10 years ago

Blind woman drowns after falling off motorcycle

Leaders’ row rages over Keroka

Leaders in Kisii and Nyamira counties clashed over the unresolved Keroka town boundary row.

By By KENAN MIRUKA 10 years ago

Leaders’ row rages over Keroka

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