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Nathan Ochunge

Kakamega County sets aside Sh6b for development

From the budget estimates, Sh11.199 billion representing 64.47 per cent, will go to recurrent expenditure while Sh6.171 billion (35.53 per cent) will go to development.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 day ago

Kakamega County sets aside Sh6b for development

Learning resumes at Mukumu Girls after two months over disease outbreak

Learning resumes at Mukumu Girls after two months over disease outbreak

By Nathan Ochunge 9 days ago

Keveye Girls reject new principal, again, over claims of poor performance

Keveye Girls reject new principal, again, over claims of poor performance

By Nathan Ochunge 12 days ago

Hundreds of families displaced, property destroyed as floods hit Busia

Hundreds of families displaced, property destroyed as floods hit Busia

By Nathan Ochunge 14 days ago

PS Inyangala's brother Amisi Omukanda dies in grisly road crash

The politician died in a grisly road involving his car accident near River Sasala along Lurambi - Navakholo road at around 3am.

By Nathan Ochunge 15 days ago

PS Inyangala's brother Amisi Omukanda dies in grisly road crash

Ghosts of Sh66m office project return to haunt ex-MPs, officials

The construction of the six-storey Lurambi NG-CDF office at the heart of Kakamega town was started in 2008 by MP Manyala Keya at a cost of Sh66 million.

By Nathan Ochunge 17 days ago

Ghosts of Sh66m office project return to haunt ex-MPs, officials

Community radios join forces to mitigate climate change effects

Flood victims say they do not get regular information on changing weather patterns. MCK and Germany agency working with the radio stations to reach audiences.

By Nathan Ochunge 28 days ago

Community radios join forces to mitigate climate change effects

Ruto stops privatisation of sugar millers, promises to inject funds

President says government will write off debts of millers amounting to Sh60 billion. Ruto directs Agriculture CS to meet with leaders and discuss how to revive millers.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 month ago

Ruto stops privatisation of sugar millers, promises to inject funds

President returns to woo Western amid 'raw deal' murmurs

The President will tour Western Kenya in what political pundits view as an attempt to silence murmurs that he had given the Mulembe nation a raw deal.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 month ago

President returns to woo Western amid 'raw deal' murmurs

Most Kenyan employees prefer working from home post-Covid

Four out of five respondents prefer to work from home in a study carried out by Quantum Workplace. Study could force organisations to rethink how they manage their workplaces post-pandemic.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 month ago

Most Kenyan employees prefer working from home post-Covid

No answers on Mukumu deaths yet as toll rises

Medics say the patients are exhibiting rare symptoms. Preliminary laboratory results show E.coli and salmonella as causes of the disease.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 month ago

No answers on Mukumu deaths yet as toll rises

Battle to remove jobs board members hots up in assembly

Kakamega Assembly postpones petition hearing on legal technicalities amidst confrontations. Petitioner wants board members removed over claims of gross misconduct.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 month ago

Battle to remove jobs board members hots up in assembly

Race to make local anti-venom hots up as snake bite cases rise

The severity of snake bites was neglected for many decades until WHO classified it among neglected diseases.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 month ago

Race to make local anti-venom hots up as snake bite cases rise

Lives at stake as national blood bank remains dry

The country is facing an acute shortage of blood supplies across all health facilities, putting patients' lives at risk.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 month ago

Lives at stake as national blood bank remains dry

Fresh threats to water towers worry experts

There are fears of depletion of ecosystem in Kakamega, Mt Elgon and Cherangany. The country has at least five major water towers that give rise to several vital rivers.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 months ago

Fresh threats to water towers worry experts

Kemri study shows pork, poultry meat sold in supermarkets contaminated

Nearly 98.4 percent - 184/187 - of pork and 96.6 percent - 199/206 - of poultry samples tested revealed the presence of at least one type of bacterium.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 months ago

Kemri study shows pork, poultry meat sold in supermarkets contaminated

Mudavadi's ANC rejects Ruto's one-party plans

ANC, which was founded by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has objected to the push by Ruto to have the coalition’s affiliate political parties dissolved.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 months ago

Mudavadi's ANC rejects Ruto's one-party plans

Down the drain: Auctioneers harass traders over unpaid loans

Many suppliers have undergone financial distress after supplying goods and services to counties but have not been paid.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Down the drain: Auctioneers harass traders over unpaid loans

Western counties lead in teen pregnancy and gender violence

Data shows that national vulnerability for the girl-child stands at 14.9 per cent. Kakamega county has 40-60 per cent of teenagers who are pregnant or have already given birth.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Western counties lead in teen pregnancy and gender violence

Azimio vows to 'publish genuine' election results

Raila says IEBC published results per county that are not stipulated in the law. Kioni vows to de-whip Jubilee lawmakers who have declared support for Ruto.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Azimio vows to 'publish genuine' election results

Lusaka tells Uhuru to respect President Ruto, keep off politics

Lusaka said that by Uhuru joining political rallies aimed at discrediting the Ruto administration, he was stooping too low and eroding the respect given to former presidents.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Lusaka tells Uhuru to respect President Ruto, keep off politics

Relief for residents of arid areas as State moves to end water woes

Lack of rain has depleted nearly all pastures, threatening pastoralism, which is the main source of livelihood for majority of residents.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Relief for residents of arid areas as State moves to end water woes

Who will tame the cancer monster?

Two out of every three people with cancer succumb since 70 per cent of cases are diagnosed late. Cancers of the cervix and prostrate are the highest contributors to the disease burden locally.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Who will tame the cancer monster?

Air pollution has left us with chest and eye complications, residents claim

The Deputy Secretary General of the Kenya National Federation of Sugarcane Farmers said that the sulphur that is used in the process of making sugar causes respiratory and eyesight problems.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Air pollution has left us with chest and eye complications, residents claim

Poisoned skies of Transmara where residents risk going blind

Cases of students being diagnosed with respiratory ailments and eye problems due to pollution are high. Many sugar companies are unable to put in place bagasse management measures.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Poisoned skies of Transmara where residents risk going blind

Unions, FKE reject radical pro-workers Bill

It seeks to amend Employment Act to save employees from ‘exploitation’. Atwoli says proposals could lead to massive job losses and scare away investors.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Unions, FKE reject radical pro-workers Bill

Uasu, Kusu oppose move to privatise public universities

Union leaders accuse government of creating debt crisis in varsities. They warn Kuria against insulting professionals who work in higher education.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Uasu, Kusu oppose move to privatise public universities

DP Gachagua: Why Ruto lost faith in senior State officials

Gachagua said Ruto had vowed not to involve the officers in the delivery of his mandate to Kenyans on grounds that they were used to ensure he doesn’t ascent to power.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

DP Gachagua: Why Ruto lost faith in senior State officials

Kenyatta University makes coding compulsory for education students

Kenyatta University becomes the first university in the region to start teaching coding concepts

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Kenyatta University makes coding compulsory for education students

Report shows Kenyans prefer radio to TV shows

The Kenya National Media Establishment Survey carried out by Ipsos however showed that TV programmes targeting children lead the pack.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Report shows Kenyans prefer radio to TV shows

A student blames drugs and betting for problems

A social worker posted a photo on social media of Brian Kamau, a 25-year-old man who scored A- in KCSE living in a thicket after dropping out of JKUAT due to a drug addiction.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

A student blames drugs and betting for problems

'Help us bring our kin's body from Saudi Arabia'

Sharon Andeka, 27, died on December 30, last year while undergoing treatment at Shemesiy hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

'Help us bring our kin's body from Saudi Arabia'

Govt' to construct industrial park to boost production of local building materials

According to Mukhwana, construction of affordable housing units will provide job opportunities for millions of Kenyans.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Govt' to construct industrial park to boost production of local building materials

More schools step up coding lessons to include all grades

President William Ruto has described coding as a key building block towards the fourth industrial revolution

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

More schools step up coding lessons to include all grades

MP demands coffee auction be suspended

The lawmaker is worried that coffee farmers are likely to incur huge losses by selling their coffee beans through the auction.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

MP demands coffee auction be suspended

Mulot SIM swap fraud suspect David Mutai detained for 2 more days

Mulot SIM swap fraud suspect David Mutai alias Hillary Langat has been detained for two more days.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Mulot SIM swap fraud suspect David Mutai detained for 2 more days

Lawyers of main suspect in SIM swap fraud allege torture of their client

David Mutai alias Hillary Langat Matindwet was arrested by the sleuths from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) in Kericho County.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Lawyers of main suspect in SIM swap fraud allege torture of their client

Leaders spell out plans as Kenyans keep hope alive while ushering in New Year

Governors and county officials hope they will make gains in the new year.

By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago

Leaders spell out plans as Kenyans keep hope alive while ushering in New Year

Pregnant girls face higher risk of losing babies to complications

WHO notes that babies of adolescent mothers face higher risks of low birth weight, pre-term birth and severe neonatal condition.

By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago

Pregnant girls face higher risk of losing babies to complications

Ruto, Raila lead Kenyans in paying tribute to pioneer female anchor

Kasavuli had been battling cervical cancer and died aged 60. She was among the first female news anchors in Kenya and worked for KBC TV, KTN and Citizen TV.

By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago

Ruto, Raila lead Kenyans in paying tribute to pioneer female anchor

New 'Kete' drug making Isiolo men and boys bleed for days from the rectum

The new drug is available in powder form and has flooded all of Isiolo County’s markets and urban centres. It is used in the same way that ‘Kuber’ is abused to stimulate the central nervous system.

By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago

New 'Kete' drug making Isiolo men and boys bleed for days from the rectum

Biting cost of living puts a damper on Christmas, New Year festivities

Removal of subsidies raised cost, led to job cuts and widened the unemployment gap. Many Kenyans failed to travel home to spend time with loved ones due to harsh times.

By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago

Biting cost of living puts a damper on Christmas, New Year festivities

Questions abound over killing of prison warder

According to police, Ken Kavunga Wali was lynched by an angry mob on Christmas Eve after they allegedly accosted a woman along Muchai Drive in Kilimani

By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago

Questions abound over killing of prison warder

Early marriages still rife among pastoralists

Girls are married off at a young age so as to fetch high bride price. Leaders decry high teenage pregnancies in Isiolo County due to early marriages.

By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago

Early marriages still rife among pastoralists

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