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Siaya County bets on youth, Saccos to drive its agriculture agenda

Siaya County is strengthening its agriculture sector by empowering youth and Saccos, investing in value chains, irrigation and soil mapping to boost productivity and market access.

By Isaiah Gwengi 2026-05-19 15:36:49

Siaya County bets on youth, Saccos to drive its agriculture agenda

MCA who gave fake divorce papers to woo wife is buried

By James Omoro 2026-05-15 11:01:10

Governor Orengo directs CECs to honour assembly summons

Siaya Governor James Orengo warned county officials against ignoring summons from the assembly, saying such actions carry legal consequences.

By Isaiah Gwengi 2026-05-14 14:44:26

Kenya moves to strip trade barriers at Migori border crossing

Kenya has launched talks to eliminate non-tariff barriers at the Isebania-Sirari One-Stop Border Post, a crossing that links the Northern Corridor to landlocked markets across East Africa.

By David Njaaga 2026-05-11 16:29:00

Kenya moves to strip trade barriers at Migori border crossing

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Ruto defends education reforms, calls for unity and self-belief during Maseno visit

William Ruto has urged Kenyans to support ongoing education reforms, calling for optimism and constructive engagement instead of criticism and blame.

By Mary Imenza 2026-05-11 06:00:00

Ruto defends education reforms, calls for unity and self-belief during Maseno visit

Questions as suspect dies in police cell

Police in Homa Bay are investigating an incident where a 24-year-old suspect was found dead in a suspected case of suicide

By James Omoro 2026-05-06 17:06:09

Questions as suspect dies in police cell

Alarm as thieves target primary schools in Homa Bay

Residents of Karachuonyo West sub-county in Homa Bay County have raised a concern over theft of digital learning gadgets in primary schools.

By James Omoro 2026-05-06 13:17:34

Alarm as thieves target primary schools in Homa Bay

Fisherman killed in row over fishing ground in Homa Bay

Authorities have launched investigations into the brutal murder of a fisherman in Homa Bay following a dispute over fishing ground.

By James Omoro 2026-05-05 15:21:03

Fisherman killed in row over fishing ground in Homa Bay

Kabunde Airstrip expansion to boost trade, tourism

Homa Bay County is banking on expansion of the Sh280 million Kabunde Airstrip to boost trade, tourism and air connectivity to other parts of the country.

By James Omoro 2026-05-03 16:47:06

Kabunde Airstrip expansion to boost trade, tourism

Sh345m modern Homa Bay market puts a smile on faces of fishmongers'

For decades, fish traders at Koginga Beach, Homa Bay County operated in makeshift structures which got muddy when it rained and dusty during the dry season.

By James Omoro 2026-05-03 16:25:36

Sh345m modern Homa Bay market puts a smile on faces of fishmongers'

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Game of chess as titans scramble for Nyanza and Western

Sifuna seen rising as regional kingpin amid shifting alliances, with analysts saying UDA is losing ground in key blocs.

By Mary Imenza And Benard Lusigi 2026-05-03 11:00:00

Game of chess as titans scramble for Nyanza and Western

Elders threaten to curse Luo politicians who want PS Raymond Omollo sacked

A group of elders in Ndhiwa sub-county has threatened to curse some ODM leaders from Nyanza who want sons of Homa Bay County with appointive jobs sacked.

By James Omoro 2026-04-30 11:02:29

Elders threaten to curse Luo politicians who want PS Raymond Omollo sacked

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Kisumu fisheries plan targets 250,000 jobs for women, youth under AfCFTA

Fisheries stakeholders in Kisumu are driving a regional AfCFTA-linked programme targeting over 250,000 jobs for women and youth through expanded fish trade and value chain upgrades.

By Rodgers Otiso 2026-04-28 17:26:52