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Woman abducted by househelp traces her home after 25 years

For 25 years, Mumbua’s disappearance left her family mystified. Her father developed health complications and died in 2000 around the same time she was adopted by Colleta.

By John Shilitsa 2 days ago

Woman abducted by househelp traces her home after 25 years

Media blocked from covering Mukumu Girls' fire

By Bernard Lusigi 6 days ago

Split in UDA as Khalwale castigates Malala over calls to dissolve ANC, Ford-Kenya

Split in UDA as Khalwale castigates Malala over calls to dissolve ANC, Ford-Kenya

By Robert Amalemba 7 days ago

Man admits obtaining Sh1.2m over KDF jobs

Man admits obtaining Sh1.2m over KDF jobs

By Mary Imenza 9 days ago

Sacked soldier gets Sh7 million for unfair dismissal

Judge rules that KDF flouted labour laws when kicking out the soldier.

By Robert Amalemba 9 days ago

Sacked soldier gets Sh7 million for unfair dismissal

Kakamega couple struck dead by lightning while praying

The pursuit of long life and financial stability tragically ended in death for a Malava couple who had secluded themselves in their house for an intense prayer session.

By Bernard Lusigi 11 days ago

Kakamega couple struck dead by lightning while praying

County sets ground for law to curb malnutrition

The Bill comes after data county data showed a high stunting rate, at 23.5 per cent. This is due to the fact that the majority of children are experiencing a rise in diet-related complications.

By Brian Kisanji 11 days ago

County sets ground for law to curb malnutrition

Atwoli opposes bill seeking to establish unemployment fund

While terming the bill an extreme burden to Kenyan employees, Atwoli said employees and employers have nothing left on their payslips due to soaring deductions.

By Bernard Lusigi 11 days ago

Atwoli opposes bill seeking to establish unemployment fund

Sugarbelt leaders want State to emulate private millers efficiency

Malava MP Malulu Injendi singled out West Kenya Sugar Company and Butali Sugar Mills domiciled in his constituency as cane millers whose performance and management are outstanding.

By Benard Lusigi 12 days ago

Sugarbelt leaders want State to emulate private millers efficiency

State urged to emulate private factories

"It is important that State-owned Millers should borrow a leaf from the private factories which are run efficiently and managed well like West Kenya and Butali Sugar, " said Mr Injendi.

By Bernard Lusigi 14 days ago

State urged to emulate private factories

Calls to rid the sugar sector of barons, cartels dominate talks

Stakeholders blame the lack of a binding policy to bring to order the ailing sugar sector. They support President Ruto’s orders telling sugar cartels to shape up or ship out.

By Robert Amalemba 14 days ago

Calls to rid the sugar sector of barons, cartels dominate talks

Omtatah leads Farmers, MPS in rejecting sugar zoning

Mr Omtatah said that farmers should be left to be free and sell their raw materials to the company of their choice and have a free competitive market.

By Bernard Lusigi 15 days ago

Omtatah leads Farmers, MPS in rejecting sugar zoning

Why government sugar companies don't thrive, Dr Mukwahana

He said decision-making that takes long has made it difficult to run government owns sugar companies.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 15 days ago

Why government sugar companies don't thrive, Dr Mukwahana

CS Mvurya seeks mediation after daughter sued him for neglect

The CS laments that his daughter sued him before engaging him on how he could support her.

By Robert Amalemba 16 days ago

CS Mvurya seeks mediation after daughter sued him for neglect

Kakamega to receive Sh200m for climate programme

He disclosed that the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has committed to supporting fencing and securing the Kakamega tropical rainforest.

By Bernard Lusigi 17 days ago

Kakamega to receive Sh200m for climate programme

Investors invited to dig up, crush granites

Many residents of the county have pegged their hopes on the project to lift their living standards.

By Brian Kisanji 17 days ago

Investors invited to dig up, crush granites

Western governors criticised for supporting Ruto

Wycliffe Oparanya, ODM deputy party leader, said the county chiefs were applauding the president as he inaugurated smaller projects in the region during his five-day tour.

By Bernard Lusigi 19 days ago

Western governors criticised for supporting Ruto

Buy our maize at a good price, farmers urge Ruto at Likuyani

Ruto said he will collaborate with governors to ensure farmers receive fertilisers and seedlings. Industrial park to offer space for various industries to operate within the region.

By Bernard Lusigi 22 days ago

Buy our maize at a good price, farmers urge Ruto at Likuyani

We will announce new maize price next week, says Linturi

“I urge our farmers to be patient as we work out to set the minimum buying price. We are working to ensure farmers get the best price this year,” said Linturi.

By Osinde Obare 23 days ago

We will announce new maize price next week, says Linturi

Farmers from Trans Nzoia push reduction of maize seed prices

“The cost of seed maize is high, and we are petitioning the government to bring it down and make it affordable,” said Tom Nyagechaga.

By Osinde Obare 23 days ago

Farmers from Trans Nzoia push reduction of maize seed prices

I was cut out of Ruto's Western tour, Senator Osotsi says

Osotsi has summed up the five-day development tour of President William Ruto in western a “divisive party affair meeting” that lacked the regions’ blessings.

By Robert Amalemba 23 days ago

I was cut out of Ruto's Western tour, Senator Osotsi says

We'll provide free healthcare to all Kenyans, says Ruto

The government has reduced monthly NHIF contributions for individuals to Sh300, with President Ruto promising his administration will cater for those who have no means.

By Bernard Lusigi 24 days ago

We'll provide free healthcare to all Kenyans, says Ruto

Senator Okenyuri wants recognition of Abagusii freedom fighters

Okenyuri wants heroes and heroines led by Moraa Ng'iti among others also featured in the School Curriculum.

By Eric Abuga 24 days ago

Senator Okenyuri wants recognition of Abagusii freedom fighters

Brokers pitch tent in Trans Nzoia as maize prices drop by half

A spot check showed farmers were in a hurry to sell their harvest, saying they have pressing financial needs to attend to.

By Osinde Obare 25 days ago

Brokers pitch tent in Trans Nzoia as maize prices drop by half

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