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Anne Atieno

Migori County sets aside land for affordable housing

Migori County government has set aside 4.47 hectares (ha) of land for the development of 2,000 affordable housing units, in partnership with housing department.

By Anne Atieno 9 days ago

Migori County sets aside land for affordable housing

Isebania residents protest over growing insecurity

Isebania residents protest over growing insecurity

By Anne Atieno 11 days ago

Learners will not be compelled to follow a school's faith, court rules

Learners will not be compelled to follow a school's faith, court rules

By Anne Atieno 16 days ago

Residents demand action after seven die in abandoned mines

Residents demand action after seven die in abandoned mines

By Anne Atieno 18 days ago

Two dead, several injured as truck ploughs into crowd in Migori

One person has died while scores of others have sustained serious injuries after a truck lost control and rammed into pedestrians and four vehicles in Migori town.

By Anne Atieno 22 days ago

Two dead, several injured as truck ploughs into crowd in Migori

MCAs attacked by goons fault county boss

On Wednesday night, the four are said to have been taking coffee at a hotel in Migori town when goons allegedly stormed the hotel and attacked North Kadem MCA.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

MCAs attacked by goons fault county boss

Tears at requiem for 11 Migori accident victims

According to the families, the death of their loved ones met them with shock as the Migori-Isebania road keeps reminding them of the bad accident that happened.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Tears at requiem for 11 Migori accident victims

Students invent anti-examination cheating device

Brian Steve and Azelia McKenzie, senior learners at the academy, say the box has security features that seal examination papers in a box with a special code for each centre

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Students invent anti-examination cheating device

Death toll in Migori truck accident rises to nine

The death toll in the Migori truck accident has risen to nine.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Death toll in Migori truck accident rises to nine

Senior police officer injured as mob pursues suspect in hospital

John Boyno, an Officer Commanding Station, was injured when he led other officers to stop a crowd that had stormed Mother and Child Hospital in Kehancha town, Kuria West.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Senior police officer injured as mob pursues suspect in hospital

Mission to rescue suspected motorcycle thief leaves Migori OCS nursing injuries

The OCS with other officers had gone on a rescue mission as a mob that bade for the blood of a suspected motorcycle thief stormed a hospital in Kehancha town, Kuria West.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Mission to rescue suspected motorcycle thief leaves Migori OCS nursing injuries

Mob kills officer who nabbed bhang peddler

The police officer who was said to be on night duty with his colleague had intercepted a boda boda that was carrying bhang at around 9pm.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Mob kills officer who nabbed bhang peddler

Incest: Rongo man sentenced to life for defiling niece

On Wednesday, Principal Magistrate Raymond Langat ruled that the prosecution had proved the case against him beyond reasonable doubt.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Incest: Rongo man sentenced to life for defiling niece

Ruto in bid to woo Nyanza as defiant Raila pushes calls for mass action

Although billed as a development tour, the president took every opportunity to lash out at Azimio leader. On his part, Raila urged his supporters to keep spirit of protests alive.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Ruto in bid to woo Nyanza as defiant Raila pushes calls for mass action

Forest initiative turns widows and the disabled from beggars to earners

The Mirema Forest Association has 111 members, of whom 38 are women, including 30 widows. They sell seedlings to county governments and groups engaging in reforestation initiatives.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Forest initiative turns widows and the disabled from beggars to earners

How Nyumba Kumi has helped fight violent groups in Kuria

Residents have gained confidence in the police and are now sharing information with them. Initiative has seen reduction in cattle thefts and scores arrested for carrying out FGM.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

How Nyumba Kumi has helped fight violent groups in Kuria

Boat carrying 5 police officers, 2 KRA employees capsizes in Migori

A boat carrying five police officers, two staff members of KRA and one marine officer on Friday capsized in Mugabo Beach in Migori County.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Boat carrying 5 police officers, 2 KRA employees capsizes in Migori

Nursing interns to down tools over unpaid allowances

Nursing interns have vowed to withdraw services from all the health facilities across the 47 counties over unpaid seven-month salaries.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Nursing interns to down tools over unpaid allowances

Lake region bloc counties seek partners to help girls stay in school during period

Among the efforts the bloc is exploring is how to get partners to help supply girls and women with affordable or free sanitary pads as well as proper facilities for disposing the pads.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Lake region bloc counties seek partners to help girls stay in school during period

When prolonged labour becomes fistula ordeal after delivery

Data from the Ministry of Health shows that more than 1,000 new cases of fistula are recorded in Kenya every year.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

When prolonged labour becomes fistula ordeal after delivery

Contractors threaten to lock CBC classrooms over delayed pay

The contractors claim the government is yet to offset their dues more than two months after they completed the construction of the CBC classrooms.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Contractors threaten to lock CBC classrooms over delayed pay

Students strike after police vehicle knocks down three students, killing one

The students and residents attacked Uriri AP police line as they bayed for the blood of the police vehicle's driver.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Students strike after police vehicle knocks down three students, killing one

Court orders for new CEO, board at limping Chemelil sugar factory

The development came after a petitioner successfully lodged an application to challenge the continued stay of the two officers at the helm of the miller’s management.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Court orders for new CEO, board at limping Chemelil sugar factory

Migori banks on automation of payment methods to lift revenue

The move is part of a wider strategy to address pilferage of cash by sealing loopholes that have been exploited by rogue county staff.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Migori banks on automation of payment methods to lift revenue

Rowdy youth storm governor Ayacko's office, demand to be employed

Police in Migori have arrested 13 people who were part of a rowdy mob that raided Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko’s office demanding county employment.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Rowdy youth storm governor Ayacko's office, demand to be employed

Police arrest man who threatened to kill sister for not undergoing FGM

The girl sat her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations last year and fled to a rescue centre.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Police arrest man who threatened to kill sister for not undergoing FGM

Candidate ordered to pay Sh1.4m after losing poll petition

Omondi Gwonyo who had vied on an ODM ticket was dealt a blow after the court threw out his case.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Candidate ordered to pay Sh1.4m after losing poll petition

Migori MCAs disrupt sitting in violent fracas, one hurt

The fracas broke out following some of the MCAs' attempts to disrupt a special sitting to discuss a petition seeking to remove members of the county public service board.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

$Migori MCAs disrupt sitting in violent fracas, one hurt$

Shameless Migori MCAs disrupt sitting in violent fracas, one hurt

The members stormed the assembly in an attempt to stop an ongoing special sitting. They are demanding bursaries and packages for the members' welfare, including mortgages and salaries.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

$Shameless Migori MCAs disrupt sitting in violent fracas, one hurt$

Student who faked own abduction walks home after mother fails to send ransom

Police in Awendo, Migori County have arrested a Form Four student who faked his own abduction.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Student who faked own abduction walks home after mother fails to send ransom

Police probe killing of woman shot dead in front of her home in Kuria

The woman had gone to the market on Friday evening and upon returning to her home at 7:30 pm, unknown people ambushed her outside her gate and shot her in the head.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Police probe killing of woman shot dead in front of her home in Kuria

Two jailed over the killing of suspected mobile phone thief

According to a judgment delivered by Justice Roselyne Aburili at Siaya Law Courts, the suspects were faulted over their involvement in the gruesome murder by a mob.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Two jailed over the killing of suspected mobile phone thief

Residents lynch suspected serial killer as insecurity rises in Awendo town

The suspect, who was identified as Charles Owawa, was cornered at a sugar plantation feeder road by residents who attacked him with machetes and stones.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Residents lynch suspected serial killer as insecurity rises in Awendo town

Woman held by police for 'disciplining' 15-year-old son to death

According to Migori county commander Mark Wanjala, the Form Two boy went to sleep after being beaten on New Year's Day and did not wake up the next morning.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Woman held by police for 'disciplining' 15-year-old son to death

Kuppet pushes for promotion of more teachers next year

Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) is of the opinion that more teachers than that should be promoted to help bridge the shortage.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

Kuppet pushes for promotion of more teachers next year

Polygamy: How to live happily with two wives

Women dating married men should insist on their wives being informed about the relationships and should insist on having meetings at the men’s homesteads

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

Polygamy: How to live happily with two wives

Fight for electoral and economic justice not over, Raila tells supporters

Odinga is preparing his political weapons to strengthen his bid to checkmate President William Ruto’s administration and deliver what he describes as electoral justice.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

Fight for electoral and economic justice not over, Raila tells supporters

County embarks on staff headcount to weed out 607 ghost workers after audit

A few weeks ago, Governor Ochilo Ayacko gave his Cabinet an ultimatum of two months to wipe out cartels and ghost workers from his government.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

County embarks on staff headcount to weed out 607 ghost workers after audit

Assistant chief, brother arrested over sibling's death in Migori

Police in Macalder, Migori County have arrested an assistant chief and his brother for allegedly killing their elder sibling.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

Assistant chief, brother arrested over sibling's death in Migori

Migori: Irony of agriculturally-rich county that imports food from Tanzania

Most of the fresh produce produce consumed in Migori also comes from Kisii, Nyamira. The county is putting in place strategic plan focusing on building various value chains.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

Migori: Irony of agriculturally-rich county that imports food from Tanzania

CSOs take to the streets to advocate for mandatory sentencing on sexual offences

The CSOs who petitioned the Chief Justice marched to her office demanding that the Judiciary fulfil its obligations to survivors of sexual violence.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

CSOs take to the streets to advocate for mandatory sentencing on sexual offences

44 girls rescued as efforts to end FGM in border towns intensify

Five children were rescued in the morning of December 8 at Mabera, Kuria West sub-county, after police got a tip-off of an FGM exercise that was being conducted in Ntunyigi village.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

44 girls rescued as efforts to end FGM in border towns intensify

No end to varsity, lecturers battles over workload

Maseno University is embroiled in a legal tussle with lecturers over allegations of imposing a huge workload on them without consultations.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

No end to varsity, lecturers battles over workload

Slow implementation of policies a setback in fight against SGBV

Stakeholders want perpetrators denied an option of appealing court judgments while survivors be provided with affordable and access to justice systems.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

Slow implementation of policies a setback in fight against SGBV

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