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Kill, steal and cleanse: Worry as churches become targets of criminals

Rising church break-ins, theft and violent attacks in western Kenya are fuelling fears that places of worship are increasingly being treated as easy criminal targets.
By Benard Lusigi And Mary Imenza 2026-10-02 09:47:00
Busia County is intensifying efforts to reduce teenage pregnancies by expanding access to contraception, reproductive health information and youth-friendly services.
By Mary Imenza 2026-09-26 16:40:09
Police in Bungoma are searching for Pastor Robert Ochoko Opto over the alleged killing of his 30-year-old employee following a dispute over furniture sales.
By Benard Lusigi 2026-09-24 16:58:35
Kakamega County has stepped up preparations for the expected El Niño rains.
By Benard Lusigi 2026-09-24 11:47:52
A Bungoma journalist has appealed to well-wishers to help him raise Sh3 million for a kidney transplant as he battles kidney failure.
By Jackline Inyanji 2026-09-23 10:00:12
Religious and political leaders in Kakamega County have renewed calls for a ban on disco matanga and night dances.
By Benard Lusigi 2026-09-22 11:40:13
Dairy farmers in Kakamega are raising the alarm over rising cattle theft, with local leaders calling for stronger security measures and intervention by the Anti-Stock Theft Unit.
By Benard Lusigi 2026-09-19 14:11:46
A surge in teenage pregnancies at Bakisa Senior School has raised fresh concerns over sexual violence, poverty and harmful cultural practices.
By Jackline Inyanji 2026-09-19 07:10:00
What was intended as a celebration of Iteso culture and heritage has since turned into a war of words between elders and community leaders.
By Benard Lusigi And Mary Imenza 2026-09-16 13:00:00
A solar-powered fish drying and preservation facility worth more than Sh10 million has been launched in Busia County to improve fish processing.
By Mary Imenza 2026-09-16 10:07:00
Maize farmers in Trans Nzoia County are bracing for even more losses as El Niño rains approach, just as many finish their harvests.
By Martin Ndiema 2026-09-15 11:04:00
“We have made good progress, and you will soon see them arraigned in court,” Butere OCPD said.
By Mate Tongola 2026-09-14 09:57:48