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Sharon Owino

Water hyacinth destroying livelihoods on the lakeside

Scientists attribute the return of the weed to high nutrients inside the lake.

By Sharon Owino 1 month ago

Water hyacinth destroying livelihoods on the lakeside

'Paralysis has not stopped me from pursuing my dream'

'Paralysis has not stopped me from pursuing my dream'

By Sharon Owino, Sharon Awino 1 month ago

How modern boats have changed transport on Lake Victoria

How modern boats have changed transport on Lake Victoria

By Isaiah Gwengi and Sharon Owino 1 month ago

Kisumu to benefit from a Sh40 billion food security programme

Kisumu to benefit from a Sh40 billion food security programme

By Sharon Owino 2 months ago

Sh37m project to end water woes for locals

The project's extension covers rural populations in Kokelo, Kaura and Kachura.

By Sharon Owino 2 months ago

Sh37m project to end water woes for locals

Nyongo to give Kisumu fresh facelift to attract investors

The plan targets to restore order within the city by kicking out traders from various points and barring public service vehicles from accessing certain areas.

By Sharon Owino 3 months ago

Nyongo to give Kisumu fresh facelift to attract investors

Cane farmers want state to offset Sh1.7 billion arrears

Kenya Sugarcane Federation officials led by Killion Osur said President William Ruto pledged to clear the arrears before the new year.

By Sharon Owino 3 months ago

Cane farmers want state to offset Sh1.7 billion arrears

Sh100m town bus park in ruins, turned into hideout for criminals

So bad is the situation at the bus park that the abandoned buildings have turned into hideout for criminals.

By Sharon Owino 4 months ago

Sh100m town bus park in ruins, turned into hideout for criminals

Agony of TB patients as shortage of drugs bites

Patients said it has been a rough journey in the last couple of months after vital supplies ran out in government facilities.

By Sharon Owino 5 months ago

Agony of TB patients as shortage of drugs bites

Kisumu-Kericho border clashes instill fear among teachers, children

Teachers and learners are in fear every day because of the border clashes. According to Odhong' Primary School Head Teacher Erick Wadegu, learners have even stopped going to school,

By Sharon Owino 6 months ago

Kisumu-Kericho border clashes instill fear among teachers, children

Several feared dead in Kisumu road crash

Several people feared dead following a road accident at Ojolla on Kisumu-Busia road, Regional Traffic Police Commander Allan Mwangi confirms.

By Sharon Owino 7 months ago

Several feared dead in Kisumu road crash

Locals seek refugee at school as clashes erupt

The clashes have cost two lives. The residents, especially mothers and children, are camping in Ndori Primary School for safety owing to the ongoing attacks that began on Friday.

By Sharon Owino 8 months ago

Locals seek refugee at school as clashes erupt

Lake region bloc abandons plans to establish Sh2.8b bank 9 years later

The plans for the establishment of a Sh2.8 billion bank were mooted in 2014 as one of the flagship projects for the bloc.

By Sharon Owino 8 months ago

Lake region bloc abandons plans to establish Sh2.8b bank 9 years later

Jitters as Kisumu slums recount police brutality

Interviews with residents show they are yet to overcome the trauma they were subjected to by law enforcers. Smell of pain, bitterness and agony remains written all over their faces.

By Sharon Owino 8 months ago

Jitters as Kisumu slums recount police brutality

Property stolen from the Kisumu County Assembly

The Kisumu County Assembly Speaker Elisha Oraro confirmed the robbery incident

By Sharon Owino 9 months ago

Property stolen from the Kisumu County Assembly

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 10 months ago

Raila warns of mass protests if Finance Bill sails through

Consumers feel the pinch of eggs shortage amid soaring prices

Shortage of eggs has been reported in Nyanza as imports decline and local production struggles. A crate of eggs is selling at between Sh340 and Sh450.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Consumers feel the pinch of eggs shortage amid soaring prices

Police in Kisumu throws teargas in lodging to smoke out 'cheating' girlfriend

Police in Kisumu have arrested their colleague, who on Tuesday dawn threw a teargas canister inside a lodging to smoke out his girlfriend whom he alleged was cheating on him.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Police in Kisumu throws teargas in lodging to smoke out 'cheating' girlfriend

Kisumu County to stop burials in estates to pave way for town expansion

In several estates in Kisumu, a few homesteads that adopted the tradition still exist as families remain keen to maintain their way of life in a city that is rapidly growing.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Kisumu County to stop burials in estates to pave way for town expansion

Nyong'o: Why I met Ruto, skipped Azimio's Kamukunji rally

Nyong'o said he was pursuing a multi-billion project that will be implemented in Kisumu and had been called for an urgent meeting with the president.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Nyong'o: Why I met Ruto, skipped Azimio's Kamukunji rally

Fire razes stalls, vehicles in Juakali, Kisumu

Fire razed stalls, vehicles and spare part shops at Juakali in Kisumu central business district on Friday night, December 2.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Fire razes stalls, vehicles in Juakali, Kisumu

Kisumu City to get first traffic lights

The traffic lights will be installed at three main road junctions - the Kisumu Boys High School, Patel, Kondele roundabouts, and the Central Business District (CBD).

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Kisumu City to get first traffic lights

Nyong'o gives in to pressure and nominates more women to Cabinet

A resident filed a petition before the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu, seeking to have the list of CECs revoked.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Nyong'o gives in to pressure and nominates more women to Cabinet

Suspect in killing of Ida Odinga's bodyguard detained by the court

Collins Oulo, the man suspected of shooting dead Ida Odinga's bodyguard, remanded at Kisumu Police Station for 14 days after surrendering to police in Eldoret.

By Sharon Owino and Daphin Achieng 1 year ago

Suspect in killing of Ida Odinga's bodyguard detained by the court

Women mint money by turning used wigs into carpets, doormats

For women keen on enhancing their looks with the latest brands of wigs and braids, synthetic human hair waste is worthless.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Women mint money by turning used wigs into carpets, doormats

Night out that ended life of Ida Odinga's bodyguard

Oduor is said to have been disarmed and shot dead by manager of a club in Kisumu. Police suspect he was collateral damage in a love triangle involving his friend.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Night out that ended life of Ida Odinga's bodyguard

Residents forced to put up with foul smell from Lake Victoria

Locals attribute the smell to sunken portions of hyacinth weed in the lake. Nema says water is not safe for use and can cause irritation on the skin.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Residents forced to put up with foul smell from Lake Victoria

New efforts to raise uptake of PrEP in war on HIVAids

During the pharmacy PrEP pilot initiation and continuation process, KEMRI was able to achieve 58 per cent and 55 per cent of behaviours associated with HIV risks, respectively.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

New efforts to raise uptake of PrEP in war on HIVAids

Legio Maria defies anti-modern medicine stance, builds hospital

The first phase of the Level IV hospital project in Daraja Mbili, Kisumu West constituency, will see the construction of a community clinic

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Legio Maria defies anti-modern medicine stance, builds hospital

Nyanza women leaders protest multiple US security alerts

In the alerts, the US Embassy warned its nationals of a possible violence outbreak during the determination and announcement of the presidential petition ruling by the Supreme Court.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Nyanza women leaders protest multiple US security alerts

Three die as truck veers off the road in Kisumu

Three pedestrians died on the spot while two others sustained serious injuries after a truck lost control and ploughed into them in Kisumu.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Three die as truck veers off the road in Kisumu

Kisumu residents living in fear as vicious gangs terrorise estates

Several residents are nursing injuries after being attacked by machete-wielding gangs. Spate of robberies blamed on political gangs rendered jobless after campaigns ended.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Kisumu residents living in fear as vicious gangs terrorise estates

Explainer: Why media houses have different presidential results

How fast a media house churns presidential results depends on several factors key among them being technology and the size of data crunching teams.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Explainer: Why media houses have different presidential results

State plans to electrify a million homes annually over ten years

A booming population and high power demand from industries have led to new electricity goals. Kenya's per capita power consumption compares poorly to other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

By Sharon Owino and Anne Atieno 1 year ago

State plans to electrify a million homes annually over ten years

I will uphold the constitution, Ruto says

Ruto, confident of victory on Tuesday said he will invite Raila to share a cup of tea and discuss his next steps.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

I will uphold the constitution, Ruto says

World U20: Korir and Kimosong win silver and bronze for Kenya in 3000m

Felix Korir and Edwin Kimosong bagged silver and bronze medals in lifetime-best performances on Saturday morning in the 3,000m race

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

World U20: Korir and Kimosong win silver and bronze for Kenya in 3000m

'Making of Champs' kicks off at Jericho

The Ministry of Sports in conjunction with Ministry of Education yesterday organised role up introductory sporting activities dubbed 'Making of Champs of Tomorrow'

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

'Making of Champs' kicks off at Jericho

These are Kenya's institutions that don't inspire hope

Since they fail to instil confidence in the voters, the question is whether this failure is contrived or coincidental.

By Harold Odhiambo and Sharon Owino 1 year ago

These are Kenya's institutions that don't inspire hope

NCIC calls for peaceful campaigns

NCIC commissioners said that the country must remain intact even after the election.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

NCIC calls for peaceful campaigns

Shakeel walks a tight rope as his Kolwa support base is targeted

In the political battle he faced in 2017, Mr Shabbir defied party odds and won the seat as an independent candidate in an area where the ODM party enjoys significant support.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Shakeel walks a tight rope as his Kolwa support base is targeted

Locals decry fare hike by digital taxi drivers

Some of the drivers fault the apps, saying they are not as accurate when it comes to fares. Police said none of those who claim to have been harassed has reported at any station.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Locals decry fare hike by digital taxi drivers

Wajackoya: A win for me or Raila is victory for western Kenya

Wajackoya surprised many when he criticised a man he spotted in the crowd openly smoking bhang. He said his party did not stand for such acts.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Wajackoya: A win for me or Raila is victory for western Kenya

Luo elders council losing its voice in the wake of political endorsements

Their 'Oteku' (absolute power) penetrated the region with the potency of venom and their words played a key role in determining key issues in the community and fostering unity.

By Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Luo elders council losing its voice in the wake of political endorsements

Battleground: Will Olago Aluoch survive quest by ODM to scuttle his fourth term bid?

The incumbent Olago Aluoch is vying against three other contestants to defend his fourth term. Observers believe the current race will be defined by track record and party strength.

By Olivia Odhiambo, Sharon Owino 1 year ago

Battleground: Will Olago Aluoch survive quest by ODM to scuttle his fourth term bid?

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