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Benard Lusigi

Atwoli offers to reconcile Natembeya, Mudavadi and Wetang'ula

The Cotu boss argues that Natembeya could make a good leader in the future but he must respect the current crop of leaders.

By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago

Atwoli offers to reconcile Natembeya, Mudavadi and Wetang'ula

Kakamega county intensifies screening as hypertension cases rise

Kakamega county intensifies screening as hypertension cases rise

By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago

Ruto allies accuse leaders of tribalism over Limuru 3

Ruto allies accuse leaders of tribalism over Limuru 3

By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago

Kenyans will have final say on Finance Bill 2024, says Nyoro

Kenyans will have final say on Finance Bill 2024, says Nyoro

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 3 months ago

CoG faults MPs for rejecting Senate's bid to give counties Sh415 billion

CoG Finance and Economic Planning Committee chairperson and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said devolved units require more funds to implement projects.

By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

CoG faults MPs for rejecting Senate's bid to give counties Sh415 billion

Reckless talk scaring away investors, Ottichilo tells leaders

Ottichilo said effective service delivery of his administration will not be achieved if the county leadership works in isolation.

By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

Reckless talk scaring away investors, Ottichilo tells leaders

Western governors call for full decentralisation of disaster funds

Governors have urged the national government to fast-track and decentralise funds meant for disaster management to counties, citing their enhanced capacity to assist flood victims

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago

Western governors call for full decentralisation of disaster funds

Parents urge state to prioritise rural schools damaged by floods

The affected primary schools include Bukoma, Maduwa, Bulwani, Budalaa, Musoma, and Lunyofu.

By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

Parents urge state to prioritise rural schools damaged by floods

Win for Gachagua as call for three deputy party leaders rejected

Some party leaders have been campaigning for the establishment of three deputy party leader positions with Gachagua allies being jittery about an alleged scheme to weaken his role and influence.

By Benard Lusigi and Josphat Thiong'o 4 months ago

Win for Gachagua as call for three deputy party leaders rejected

Governor Barasa suspends gold mining over heavy rains

The governor said the safety of gold mines cannot be guaranteed during the rainy season.

By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

Governor Barasa suspends gold mining over heavy rains

Sugarcane farmers accuse AFA of 'siding with cartels' as prices drop

The farmers cited a recent announcement by the interim Sugarcane Pricing Committee that reduced sugarcane buying prices to Sh5,100 from Sh6,050 per tonne.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago

Sugarcane farmers accuse AFA of 'siding with cartels' as prices drop

Sugarcane farmers blame woes on Agriculture and Food Authority

Sugarcane farmers have expressed their frustrations with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), accusing it of allegedly siding with cartels to exploit them.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago

Sugarcane farmers blame woes on Agriculture and Food Authority

Khalwale and Shinali clash over Shanta Gold's Sh171 billion dig

In September last year, over 8,000 families in Ikolomani refused to pave the way for the company to carry out exploration.

By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

Khalwale and Shinali clash over Shanta Gold's Sh171 billion dig

King Mumia II opposes Echesa's appointment

Echesa's elevation to champion the community's political and development interests has sparked a heated debate, murmurs and speculations.

By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

King Mumia II opposes Echesa's appointment

Barasa warns against speculation over General Ogolla's death

Deputy Governor Ayub Savula urged Kenyans to be patient as authorities investigate the helicopter crash.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago

Barasa warns against speculation over General Ogolla's death

Miners in cooperatives to receive work permits

PS Elijah Mwangi emphasised that the move aims to formalise the sector, eliminate illegal mining, reduce accidents, and safeguard government revenue.

By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

Miners in cooperatives to receive work permits

Kakamega county hires 14 doctors on contract

Kakamega Health CEC regretted that doctors strike has affected delivery of health services in public hospitals.

By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

Kakamega county hires 14 doctors on contract

Cane farmers want e-TIMS done away with

The farmers are opposed to the new tax and payment changes requiring them to present e-TIMS invoices for cane deliveries to factories before their payment is processed.

By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

Cane farmers want e-TIMS done away with

No more talk as Kabras, KCB face off in Kenya Cup final

Kabras Sugar's journey to the finals has been nothing short of impressive.

By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

No more talk as Kabras, KCB face off in Kenya Cup final

State releases Sh300 million for Busia water project

The project funded through Lake Victoria Water Works Development Agency is expected to benefit at least 180,000 households.

By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

State releases Sh300 million for Busia water project

Two brothers killed by lightning while studying

Grief engulfed Mayuke village, Malava Constituency after two brothers who are students at a local secondary school were killed after they were struck by lightning while studying.

By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

Two brothers killed by lightning while studying

How free SMS alerts have reduced maternal, neonatal deaths in counties

The SMS alerts empower expectant mothers with information to make informed decisions during and after pregnancy and seek the right care at the right time and place.

By Benard Lusigi and Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago

How free SMS alerts have reduced maternal, neonatal deaths in counties

Ruto promises Sh8.3b to build Kakamega gold refinery and granite plant

Gold in Kakamega was discovered along the Lirhanda corridor. Shanta Gold estimates there are gold deposits worth $2 billion dollars.

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

Ruto promises Sh8.3b to build Kakamega gold refinery and granite plant

Fast-track release of revenue to counties, Raila tells Treasury

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has appealed to the national government to fast-track release of sharable revenue to counties to enhance service delivery.

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

Fast-track release of revenue to counties, Raila tells Treasury

President Ruto's bag of goodies for Western

The government has released Sh5.8 billion for the construction of the stalled Kakamega Gold Refinery in Ikolomani constituency.

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

President Ruto's bag of goodies for Western

We will revive the sugar sector through leasing, Ruto declares

President William Ruto said moving forward, like any other sector, sugarcane farmers will be paid a bonus at the end of the year by sugar millers.

By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

We will revive the sugar sector through leasing, Ruto declares

Kakamega targets local and foreign investors in key investment meeting

The inaugural conference, which has attracted over 3, 000 local and international guests including is being held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.

By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

Kakamega targets local and foreign investors in key investment meeting

Barasa, Sifuna agree to resolve wrangles in county assembly

Barasa has agreed to a meeting with Sifuna and Members of MCAs to resolve leadership wrangles at the County Assembly.

By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

Barasa, Sifuna agree to resolve wrangles in county assembly

Defying odds in championing climate change mitigation efforts

The women have been championing efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change with passion and determination.

By Benard Lusigi 6 months ago

Defying odds in championing climate change mitigation efforts

County receives Sh95 million for fencing of Kakamega Forest

Safaricom and Mpesa Foundation release Sh60 million towards phase two of the Kakamega forest fencing project.

By Benard Lusigi 6 months ago

County receives Sh95 million for fencing of Kakamega Forest

Oparanya denies endorsing Khalwale for 2027 Kakamega gubernatorial bid

Oparanya said he has no control over what media reports denying that he endorsed Khalwale stating it was an open meeting.

By Benard Lusigi 6 months ago

Oparanya denies endorsing Khalwale for 2027 Kakamega gubernatorial bid

Kenya's race against time in readiness for 2027 Afcon

Afcon hosts must have six stadiums in readiness for the tournament. Uganda and Tanzania are equally moving with speed.

By Rodgers Eshitemi and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago

Kenya's race against time in readiness for 2027 Afcon

Asset growth sees IG Sacco record over a billion shillings in profits

The Invest and Grow (IG) Sacco recorded a profit of Sh1.91 billion in the year 2023, representing a 2.5 percent increase from Sh1.86 billion realised in 2022.

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago

Asset growth sees IG Sacco record over a billion shillings in profits

Bukhungu Stadium to be ready by June ahead of CHAN

Bukhungu has been selected to host selected CHAN matches. Kenya will cohost CHAN competitions with Tanzania and Uganda this year and AFCON in 2027.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 6 months ago

Bukhungu Stadium to be ready by June ahead of CHAN

Wetang'ula says state to sponsor Raila's AU bid

Wetang'ula said Raila is the right person to succeed Moussa Faki, and announced that the government will deploy all available resources to guarantee his victory.

By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago

Wetang'ula says state to sponsor Raila's AU bid

Bedbug scare sweeps Vihiga County

Some residents believe bedbugs have everything to do with witchcraft because they are resistant to all types of insecticides.

By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago

Bedbug scare sweeps Vihiga County

Relief as slums in Kakamega set for Sh269m upgrade

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said residents living in informal settlements in Kakamega County will have their infrastructure upgraded in a quest to improve living standards.

By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago

Relief as slums in Kakamega set for Sh269m upgrade

County pumps Sh600million to the 10km per ward roads projects

The county government of Kakamega has pumped Sh600 million towards infrastructure improvement programme.

By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago

County pumps Sh600million to the 10km per ward roads projects

Governor Barasa, Khalwale clash over Sh928 million health funds

"Khalwale should know that the work of a Senator is to defend and support devolution and not the lies and noise he is making out there that is baseless."

By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago

Governor Barasa, Khalwale clash over Sh928 million health funds

Postmortem confirms Khalwale's farmhand was killed by bull

Speculation was rife that Dr Khalwale could have had a hand in the death of his farmhand.

By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago

Postmortem confirms Khalwale's farmhand was killed by bull

Burial of man killed by Senator Boni Khalwale's bull stopped

The family said they had already encountered losses having hired a hearse, bought a casket and food for the mourners.

By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago

Burial of man killed by Senator Boni Khalwale's bull stopped

Rivatex to buy cotton from farmers in Busia

The farmers have been experiencing challenges including lack of ready market, lack of quality and certified seeds, high cost of farm inputs and exploitation by middlemen.

By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago

Rivatex to buy cotton from farmers in Busia

Relief for students as TSC redeploys 17 teachers to troubled school

The Teachers Service Commission has redeployed 17 teachers to the troubled St Gabriel Isongo Secondary school after a series of meetings with the institution's Board of Management (BOM).

By Lewis Nyaundi and Benard Lusigi, Bernard Lusigi 7 months ago

Relief for students as TSC redeploys 17 teachers to troubled school

Five specialist doctors to replace Cubans in Kakamega

Kakamega CECM for Health Services Bernard Wesonga said the five doctors will now take charge of the Oncology and Cardiology units.

By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago

Five specialist doctors to replace Cubans in Kakamega

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