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Nathan Ochunge

Disputed Mumias plots were not gazetted after State acquisition

The government, in 1971 mooted a plan to compulsorily acquire land from residents to expand Mumias town, which by then was a small market with a handful of shops.

Disputed Mumias plots were not gazetted after State acquisition

Families left homeless as county, locals battle for 210-acre land

Families left homeless as county, locals battle for 210-acre land

University terror attack survivors yet to heal, nine years on

University terror attack survivors yet to heal, nine years on

Youthful CEO turning around the fortunes of Kakamega's varsity Sacco

Youthful CEO turning around the fortunes of Kakamega's varsity Sacco

Lusaka urges farmers to embrace cotton farming

Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has urged residents to embrace cotton farming, citing a significant demand due to a shortage of the produce in the country.

Lusaka urges farmers to embrace cotton farming

NG-CDF takes shape as over 20,000 students benefit from Sh128million in bursaries

Some 20, 000 students from Luanda and Teso North constituencies have benefited from National Government Constituency Development Fund bursary worth Sh128 million.

NG-CDF takes shape as over 20,000 students benefit from Sh128million in bursaries

Union wants state to employ graduates as public health officers

The union, through its Secretary General, Brown Ashira, claimed that diploma holders were being prioritised over graduates.

Union wants state to employ graduates as public health officers

Western MPs gang up against Natembeya over attacks on Wetang'ula

Western leaders have ganged up against Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for allegedly insulting National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.

By 2 months ago

Western MPs gang up against Natembeya over attacks on Wetang'ula

Joy as court reverts grabbed land to Kakamega Primary School

Appellate Judges unanimously dismissed the application on February 9, thereby handing over the disputed prime plot back to the school with a population of more than 4,500 pupils.

By 2 months ago

Joy as court reverts grabbed land to Kakamega Primary School

Finally, Kakamega County Assembly finally gets clerk after two years

Donald Keya Manyala has finally been sworn in as the new clerk of the Kakamega county assembly after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus.

By 2 months ago

Finally, Kakamega County Assembly finally gets clerk after two years

Ruto praises Raila for admitting merit of housing project

Ruto said ‘Raila believes affordable housing is a noble project since they had a similar idea when he served as the minister for Roads, Transport and Housing in the Narc government.

By 2 months ago

Ruto praises Raila for admitting merit of housing project

Governor Barasa loses bid to strike out petition challenging removal of service board

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has lost bid to strike out a petition filed by the County Public Service Board (CPSB) challenging their removal from office.

By 2 months ago

Governor Barasa loses bid to strike out petition challenging removal of service board

Orders barring replacement of ousted board members extended

County has failed to respond to petition by Public Service Board members contesting their ouster terming the process of removing them from office illegal.

By 3 months ago

Orders barring replacement of ousted board members extended

Kakamega hydroelectric power plant targets 30,000 households

The three power plants will each supply electricity within a radius of 18 kilometres.

By 3 months ago

Kakamega hydroelectric power plant targets 30,000 households

New real estate investments driving Kakamega's growth

The town enjoys a robust and diverse transport system via road and air through Kakamega airstrip among others.

By 3 months ago

New real estate investments driving Kakamega's growth

Health CS admits fraud at NHIF through fake claims by hospitals

During her visit to Lugulu Mission Hospital in Bungoma County, Nakhumicha issued a stern warning to hospitals, cautioning against inflating NHIF bills through the fabrication of patient records.

By 3 months ago

Health CS admits fraud at NHIF through fake claims by hospitals

Raila, Ruto renew battle over taxation, cost of living

Raila Odinga said there is an urgent need for the government to make the cost of basic goods more affordable to all Kenyans.

By 3 months ago

Raila, Ruto renew battle over taxation, cost of living

Court stops governor Barasa from kicking out service board

Embattled Public Service Board members poke holes in the process of removing them. The court sets pre-trial date and orders MCAs and County Secretary to file responses.

By 4 months ago

Court stops governor Barasa from kicking out service board

Governor Barasa advertises positions for impeached service board members

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has declared four positions for impeached members of the County Public Service Board (CPSB) vacant.

By 4 months ago

Governor Barasa advertises positions for impeached service board members

Mudavadi defends plan to privatise 11 parastatals

Mudavadi claimed it is the only way the Kenya Kwanza government can generate additional revenue to pay soaring external debts and rebuild the economy.

By 4 months ago

Mudavadi defends plan to privatise 11 parastatals

Puzzle of official said to have two top county jobs

It is alleged that Catherine Gathoni was drawing salaries from two counties by holding two public office jobs have persisted even as she denied the claims.

By 4 months ago

Puzzle of official said to have two top county jobs

Kakamega MCAs vote to impeach four Public Service Board members

The County Public Service Board (CPSB) chairperson Catherine Omweno and board members Stanely Were, Dr Ralph Wangatiah and Joel Omukoko have been kicked out of the office.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega MCAs vote to impeach four Public Service Board members

Kakamega County slashes budget by Sh1b as revenue dips

In the first supplementary budget presented before the County Assembly, the approved budget estimates was scaled down from Sh17.7 billion to Sh16.5 billion.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega County slashes budget by Sh1b as revenue dips

Governor Barasa wants us out, board members claim

Embattled Kakamega County Public Service Board (CPSB) members have accused Governor Fernandes Barasa of being behind a bid to impeach them.

By 4 months ago

Governor Barasa wants us out, board members claim

Kakamega Ward reps push for impeachment of sports executive

So far, 45 MCAs have appended their signatures in a bid to have Mr Mandela ejected from office through an impeachment motion.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega Ward reps push for impeachment of sports executive

Petitioner forced to apologise over 'busybody' remarks as motion to impeach service board begins

At one point, Dennis Muhanda, the petitioner who wants the board out was forced to apologise to the board’s advocates after referring to them as ‘busybodies’ to delay the impeachment process.

By 4 months ago

Petitioner forced to apologise over 'busybody' remarks as motion to impeach service board begins

Kakamega County service board loses bid to stop impeachment

Kakamega County Public Service Board (CPSB) suffered a setback after attempts to stop impeachment proceedings against them were dismissed.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega County service board loses bid to stop impeachment

Kakamega board faces the axe on claims of defying the Constitution

Their jobs now hang in the balance after a petition was filed at the County Assembly of Kakamega seeking their removal from office based on Mr Oparanya's decision.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega board faces the axe on claims of defying the Constitution

Medics root for 'kangaroo' care to reduce preterm deaths

Dr Roselyne Malangachi, a consultant paediatrician at Kakamega Teaching and Referral Hospital says the majority of preterm babies can survive and thrive with low-cost, effective interventions.

By 5 months ago

Medics root for 'kangaroo' care to reduce preterm deaths

Korean government, Bungoma county pump Sh1.8b in water projects

The Korean government in partnership with Bungoma County has pumped Sh1.8 billion toward the supply of clean water to five constituencies.

By 5 months ago

Korean government, Bungoma county pump Sh1.8b in water projects

Former ODM nominated senator Godliver Omondi dies

Kakamega ODM Nominated MCA Godliver Omondi has died while undergoing treatment at Aga Khan Hospital -Kisumu after a short illness.

By 5 months ago

Former ODM nominated senator Godliver Omondi dies

Cleric in push for safe abortion in hope to end premature deaths

He believes saving lives is more important than adhering strictly to religious norms. The cleric chose to utilise the pulpit to educate women and girls about reproductive health.

By 5 months ago

Cleric in push for safe abortion in hope to end premature deaths

Why hunting of quails is still popular in Western

Quail meat is very tasty and nutritious with low fat content compared to other meats. A single quail bird sells at between Sh50 and Sh70 depending on its body weight.

By 5 months ago

Why hunting of quails is still popular in Western

Samuel Makabira: Former county administrator now homeless, living in poverty

Makabira was the first councilor of Plateau ward in then Sirikwa County Council between 1963-1969. He worked with political greats like Jaramogi, Martin Shikuku and Kijana Wamalwa.

By 5 months ago

Samuel Makabira: Former county administrator now homeless, living in poverty

From grace to grass: Former councillor and wife living in abject poverty, have no house

The former civic leader laments that even those he helped during his heyday want nothing to do with him.

By 5 months ago

From grace to grass: Former councillor and wife living in abject poverty, have no house

Beating breast cancer: The stories of brave women

For nearly four decades, Phanice Okuso, a 60-year-old retired nurse, dedicated her career to caring for cancer patients in various healthcare facilities across the country.

By 5 months ago

Beating breast cancer: The stories of brave women

Trail of death raises fear of killer gangs' return as residents cry foul

For the last six weeks, a series of gang attacks have left at least seven people dead. The victims are either shot dead and sometimes, they are butchered in a ritualistic fashion.

By 5 months ago

Trail of death raises fear of killer gangs' return as residents cry foul

State to pay contractors Sh537 billion pending bills, says PS

Contractors complained that failure by the national and county governments to pay their dues has led to the collapse of many businesses.

By 5 months ago

State to pay contractors Sh537 billion pending bills, says PS

Jenipher Ligono: The health practitioner with a heart for hospitality industry

Jenipher Ligono has contributed immensely to both the health and hospitality industries, becoming an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Western region.

By 6 months ago

Jenipher Ligono: The health practitioner with a heart for hospitality industry

Meet the rural champions helping women combat unsafe abortion

They promote access to safe reproductive health and fight gender-based violence. Their intervention has helped reduce the number of women dying while procuring abortions.

By 6 months ago

Meet the rural champions helping women combat unsafe abortion

Senator demands ethnic equity audit in state jobs

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has accused the Kenya Kwanza government of favouring certain communities in state employment.

By 6 months ago

Senator demands ethnic equity audit in state jobs

Mystery over kidnapping and murder of school guard in Kakamega

The kidnapping and murder of a security guard at St Joseph’s Girls High School in Kakamega town has left many questions unanswered.

By 6 months ago

Mystery over kidnapping and murder of school guard in Kakamega

Day of girl child: My struggle raising three children due to early pregnancy

"My boyfriend was everything to me, he comforted me and that is why I easily gave in to his sexual advances ending up pregnant at the age of 13 years," she said.

By 6 months ago

Day of girl child: My struggle raising three children due to early pregnancy

New Bamasaaba community king seeks peace, unity after disputed elections

Bamasaaba community' comprises four major clans- Bukusu, Mwambu, Mubuya and Munale- living in Kenya and Uganda.

By 6 months ago

New Bamasaaba community king seeks peace, unity after disputed elections

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