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James Omoro

Police hunt for six men who raped a teenager in Homa Bay

Sub County Children’s officer Joseph Otieno said they have received the matter and in collaboration with police, they have launched a man hunt to bring the culprits to book.

By James Omoro 6 days ago

Police hunt for six men who raped a teenager in Homa Bay

One dead, 73 hospitalised after cholera hit Homa Bay

One dead, 73 hospitalised after cholera hit Homa Bay

By James Omoro 10 days ago

Cholera outbreak: One person dead, 73 hospitalised in Homa Bay

Cholera outbreak: One person dead, 73 hospitalised in Homa Bay

By James Omoro 11 days ago

Homa Bay officials raise alarm after 36 down with cholera

Homa Bay officials raise alarm after 36 down with cholera

By James Omoro 12 days ago

Over 25 people hospitalised after cholera outbreak in Homa Bay County

21 patients tested positive for cholera and were admitted to the hospital since their conditions were severe. Four have been discharged.

By James Omoro 13 days ago

Over 25 people hospitalised after cholera outbreak in Homa Bay County

United Green Movement party seeks to unsettle ODM in Nyanza stronghold

UGM now joins other parties such as the Movement for Democracy and Growth led by Ugenya MP David Ochieng’ to raid Raila’s backyard.

By James Omoro 15 days ago

United Green Movement party seeks to unsettle ODM in Nyanza stronghold

Preacher who claimed God had instructed him to meet Ruto arrested

A “prophet” in Homa Bay identified as Joseph Otieno Chenge who claimed God had instructed him to inform President William Ruto to meet him within 21 days was arrested alongside his eleven accomplices.

By James Omoro 16 days ago

Preacher who claimed God had instructed him to meet Ruto arrested

UDA youth leadership takes shape in Homa Bay as party plans mass registration

UDA officials have hit the road running by electing the party youth league representatives in Karachuonyo and Suba South constituencies respectively.

By James Omoro 20 days ago

UDA youth leadership takes shape in Homa Bay as party plans mass registration

Cheruiyot, Cheptoek claim Roan Antelope Half Marathon

Cheruiyot, who hails from Elgeyo Marakwet County beat more than 200 athletes to claim the men's 21km race.

By James Omoro 27 days ago

Cheruiyot, Cheptoek claim Roan Antelope Half Marathon

Seven killed in grisly road accident in Homa Bay County

Seven people feared dead after school bus ferrying mourners collides head-on with another vehicle at Kanyadhiang' junction on Kendu Bay-Homa Bay Road.

By James Omoro 29 days ago

Seven killed in grisly road accident in Homa Bay County

New effort to save the endangered Roan antelope at Ruma reserve

The antelope is among the tourist attractions at Ruma National Park in Homa Bay. The government has been working on efforts to conserve it.

By James Omoro 29 days ago

New effort to save the endangered Roan antelope at Ruma reserve

ODM man decamps, takes over Homa Bay UDA youth leadership

Ouma has been the longest serving ODM youth leader after was elected during the party primaries more than six years ago.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

ODM man decamps, takes over Homa Bay UDA youth leadership

Homa Bay County celebrates milestone in fight against Malaria

According to the County Chief Officer for Health Kevin Osuri, the latest Kenya Malaria Indicator Survey revealed that malaria prevalence in the county reduced to 3.6 per cent from 17 per cent in 2017.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Homa Bay County celebrates milestone in fight against Malaria

Homa Bay couple killed by lightning as rains wreak havoc in Nyanza

Josephat Otieno and his wife Jael Anyango, 28, were killed in their house at Aluor Village, Lambwe East Location after they were struck by lightning.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Homa Bay couple killed by lightning as rains wreak havoc in Nyanza

KMFRI asked to probe mysterious death of fish on L. Victoria

A report by the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs said extreme temperatures coupled with low oxygen levels attributed to pollution are to blame for the deaths

By James Omoro 1 month ago

KMFRI asked to probe mysterious death of fish on L. Victoria

Homa Bay families demand compensation for land allegedly donated for airstrip

The families claim ownership of the land earmarked for the expansion of the airstrip. According to them, the authority only compensated 58 families out of the 115 that had settled on the land.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Homa Bay families demand compensation for land allegedly donated for airstrip

Lake Victoria fishermen call for increased security

Fishermen have lost millions of shillings in equipment to criminals operating in Lake Victoria. The equipment includes seven boats, fishing gear, and other valuables such as mobile phones.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Lake Victoria fishermen call for increased security

Focus on food production for economic growth, Nyanza residents urged

Nyanza residents have been challenged to focus on food production to reduce the cost of living in Kenya.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Focus on food production for economic growth, Nyanza residents urged

Former UASU Chairman Prof Muga K'Olale is dead

Prof. Muga K'Olale, long-serving chairman of Universities Academic Staff Union, dies during treatment at a hospital in Oyugis, Homa Bay County, family confirms.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Former UASU Chairman Prof Muga K'Olale is dead

Form three student shot in Homa Bay demos

A Form Three student has been shot in the head with a rubber bullet as protests turned violent in Homa Bay County on March 30.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Form three student shot in Homa Bay demos

2,700 students get Sh34 million bursary

The funds were sourced from the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) in Suba South.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

2,700 students get Sh34 million bursary

43-year-old man arrested for marrying Form One girl, 15, as second wife

The man, who had stayed with the 15-year-old student for three months, was arrested at Oyombe village in Ndhiwa.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

43-year-old man arrested for marrying Form One girl, 15, as second wife

Relief as vulnerable students get Sh30.8m school fees

The money was distributed by the area NG-CDF to students of secondary schools and tertiary colleges.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Relief as vulnerable students get Sh30.8m school fees

Otok Secondary students in Homa Bay beat up protesting parents

Students of Otok Mixed Secondary School in Homa Bay on Thursday beat up parents who stormed the school to demand the removal of the institution’s principal.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Otok Secondary students in Homa Bay beat up protesting parents

Blow to Kidero as Governor Gladys Wanga's election victory upheld

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga's win in August 9, 2022 election upheld; court dismisses petition by ex-Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero, stating it lacks merit.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Blow to Kidero as Governor Gladys Wanga's election victory upheld

Heavy rains destroy Homa Bay rice farms

Rice farmers in Homa Bay county are counting huge losses after hailstones destroyed their crops, which are due to harvesting.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Heavy rains destroy Homa Bay rice farms

Boost on fight against sexual gender-based violence

Gladys Wanga expressed concerns that out-of-court settlement is one of the obstacles impeding the fight against defilement.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Boost on fight against sexual gender-based violence

Homa Bay woman kills her new born, hides at mother's house

The woman who lives at Makongeni Estate is accused of giving birth to the baby at home and dumping him in a site designated for garbage.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Homa Bay woman kills her new born, hides at mother's house

11 county workers arrested in cyber while forging employment letters

The suspects, who include ten women and one man, were arrested in Homa Bay town.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

11 county workers arrested in cyber while forging employment letters

Man jailed for 20 years for defiling a 13-year-old girl

The 21-year-old man is said to have lured the teenager to his house on several occasions. The girl’s admission that he was her boyfriend could not save him from jail because she is a minor.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Man jailed for 20 years for defiling a 13-year-old girl

Complete road project, elders tell Suba South MP Caroli Omondi

The Mbita- Sindo-Magunga-Sori road which connects Migori and Homa Bay counties was started more than five years ago but it has stalled.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Complete road project, elders tell Suba South MP Caroli Omondi

Homa Bay tax collection halted, workers to be paid using cheques

County government accused of rolling out digital system without public participation. Management will mark uncollected cheques as those belonging to ghost workers.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Homa Bay tax collection halted, workers to be paid using cheques

Gladys Wanga to Mbadi: Just resign and stop issuing threats

Wanga’s remarks come just a day after Mbadi said he had made up his mind to resign after feeling disrespected by a section of key leaders in ODM.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Gladys Wanga to Mbadi: Just resign and stop issuing threats

Corporal arrested as police probe alleged loss of pistol

The officer said when he retired to his bed, he placed the missing pistol under his pillow.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Corporal arrested as police probe alleged loss of pistol

Form three student killed after fight breaks out at funeral disco

Elvis Odhiambo died on Sunday after being stabbed with a panga in a village in Kisumu County's Nyakach sub-county on Saturday night.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Form three student killed after fight breaks out at funeral disco

Concern as Ndhiwa school closed due to lack of toilets

Following the collapse of the floor of the school pit latrines, public health officers from the Homa Bay county government closed the school indefinitely last week.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Concern as Ndhiwa school closed due to lack of toilets

Villager's shock after man killed, body dumped in culvert

The body of the middle-aged man was stuffed in a sack and dumped under a culvert along Oyugis –Kisumu road at Nyapalo village in Kakangutu Location.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Villager's shock after man killed, body dumped in culvert

Learning paralyzed as school closed indefinitely due to lack of toilets

Learning has been paralyzed at a public primary school in Ndhiwa Constituency after the school was closed indefinitely; Ogada Primary School has been closed indefinitely due lack of latrines.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Learning paralyzed as school closed indefinitely due to lack of toilets

Poll case: Wanga, Kidero to know fate in March

During the course of the proceedings, Kidero complained that there was collusion by IEBC officials to perpetrate wrongdoing, including election violence, thus denying him victory.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Poll case: Wanga, Kidero to know fate in March

Relief for locals as county hospital is installed with CT scan machine

Governor Gladys Wanga said the installation of the equipment is aimed at improving health services in the county.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Relief for locals as county hospital is installed with CT scan machine

Sigh of relief as Homa Bay opens Sh45m CT scan machine

The machine will play a key role in salvaging the residents the high cost of seeking medical services in other counties.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Sigh of relief as Homa Bay opens Sh45m CT scan machine

Upgrade of towns will spur growth, Wanga says

Wanga said the municipality status will spur development in the towns.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Upgrade of towns will spur growth, Wanga says

Farmers decry rampant cattle theft in Homa Bay

Residents claim the stolen cattle are usually sold to slaughterhouses in neighbouring sub-counties and counties.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Farmers decry rampant cattle theft in Homa Bay

Homa Bay County records eight cases of Cholera

Eight cases of Cholera have been confirmed in Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Homa Bay County records eight cases of Cholera

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