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Homa Bay County

Locals cash in on shrimp as demand for feed rises

The shrimp are caught alongside silver cyprinid or Lake Victoria sardines, locally known as omena.

By James Omoro 11 hrs ago

Locals cash in on shrimp as demand for feed rises

ODM candidate 'Bensouda' not resting easy in woman rep race

ODM candidate 'Bensouda' not resting easy in woman rep race

By James Omoro 9 days ago

History, hope and elation as Tom Mboya becomes full university

History, hope and elation as Tom Mboya becomes full university

By James Omoro 9 days ago

Politician calls for state security after Sh1m robbery

Politician calls for state security after Sh1m robbery

By James Omoro 10 days ago

Shun politicians who use Raila's name for selfish interests, Homa Bay voters told

In the region, most ODM politicians eyeing senatorial, parliamentary and woman representative positions in the county are counting on Raila coattails effect to win election.

By James Omoro 10 days ago

Shun politicians who use Raila's name for selfish interests, Homa Bay voters told

Gang raids Rangwe MP candidate's home, cart away Sh1 million

Two of the robbers acted as look out at the gate while the other accomplices stormed into the candidate's sitting room where 20 of his supporters were holding a meeting.

By James Omoro 12 days ago

Gang raids Rangwe MP candidate's home, cart away Sh1 million

Sh1 billion upgrade of key link road kicks off

The 18Km Adiedo-Namba Karabok will be constructed to bitumen standards.

By James Omoro 16 days ago

Sh1 billion upgrade of key link road kicks off

Man allegedly killed by wife over text message in Homa Bay

An irate mob attempted to lynch the woman before she was rescued.

By James Omoro 28 days ago

Man allegedly killed by wife over text message in Homa Bay

Homa Bay on spot over rising cases of sexual violence, teen mums, HIV

There are increasing cases of sexual and Gender Based Violence (GBV), teen pregnancies and new HIV infections, which are not the ‘triple threats’ bedeviling Homa Bay County.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 month ago

Homa Bay on spot over rising cases of sexual violence, teen mums, HIV

Projects' future bleak as county bosses retire

Some of the projects gobbled millions of taxpayers’ money, but have failed to live up to their billing after contractors abandoned them.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Projects' future bleak as county bosses retire

Hope fades for aspirant after ODM ticket revoked

Mr Abote had been cleared by the IEBC to run on an ODM ticket.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Hope fades for aspirant after ODM ticket revoked

Former county officials in graft case slapped with Sh59m fine

In what came as a shocker to the five accused, the court also barred them from being elected for any seat or holding a public office in the next 10 years from the judgement date.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Former county officials in graft case slapped with Sh59m fine

Supremacy fights, impeachment motions jolt Homa Bay assembly

Since they came into office in 2017, the assembly has barely known peace as a scramble for leadership positions dominated most sittings.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Supremacy fights, impeachment motions jolt Homa Bay assembly

Gladys Wanga promises to transform Homa Bay county

Political leaders opposed to the Woman Rep's candidature claim that she is likely to incorporate some members of Mr Awiti’s cabinet in her administration.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Gladys Wanga promises to transform Homa Bay county

Governor Cyprian Awiti goes missing as county workers down tools

Health services in the county have been paralysed for the second week after medics downed their tools demanding payment of their two months' salary arrears.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Governor Cyprian Awiti goes missing as county workers down tools

Homa Bay County workers go on strike to demand their salary arrears

County employees have downed their tools to push for their two months salary arrears.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Homa Bay County workers go on strike to demand their salary arrears

Kidero and Wanga point fingers at each other over violence in Karachuonyo

Wanga and Kidero are the only Homa Bay governor aspirants.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Kidero and Wanga point fingers at each other over violence in Karachuonyo

Homa Bay: Crisis as patients discharged from health facilities

Pressure is mounting on Homa Bay County government to address the health crisis that has marred the sector after public facilities discharged patients prematurely.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Homa Bay: Crisis as patients discharged from health facilities

Health services paralysed in Homa Bay as workers down their tools

The workers complained of delayed April salaries, failure in remission of statutory deductions, lack of promotion from one job group to another and understaffing.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Health services paralysed in Homa Bay as workers down their tools

Kisii, Homa Bay medics stage go-slow over delayed pay

The return to work formula signed between the Kisii, Homa Bay County Governments and the healthcare workers states that payments must be effected by the 5th day of every month.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago

Kisii, Homa Bay medics stage go-slow over delayed pay

Raila allies given direct tickets amid technical glitches

Six out of nine MPs in Homa Bay County were handed direct ODM tickets as the party held nominations in the county yesterday.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Raila allies given direct tickets amid technical glitches

Kanu to field senatorial candidate in Homa Bay

Tom Ojanga, who hails from Homa Bay town Constituency, hopes to unseat Senator Moses Kajwang’.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Kanu to field senatorial candidate in Homa Bay

Gladys Wanga: Could she be Nyanza’s first woman county chief?

Gladys Wanga says her popularity in Homa Bay and her clear vision for the county gave her a headstart in the race.

By Harold Odhiambo 4 months ago

Gladys Wanga: Could she be Nyanza’s first woman county chief?

Kidero to run as an independent, says he's not fighting Raila

Kidero said the electorate deserves a platform from which they could freely express their democratic right.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Kidero to run as an independent, says he's not fighting Raila

Gladys Wanga to fly ODM flag in Homa Bay governor race

Party leader Raila Odinga says through consensus seven contestants have agreed to drop out of the race, support Gladys Wanga as party candidate.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Gladys Wanga to fly ODM flag in Homa Bay governor race

Homa Bay County Assembly Speaker Elizabeth Ayoo impeached again

Ayoo was again impeached on Tuesday by 49 MCAs who attended the session at the assembly on allegations of abuse of office.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Homa Bay County Assembly Speaker Elizabeth Ayoo impeached again

Democracy test for ODM as heavyweights battle for Homa Bay governor’s job

Each believing has what it takes to succeed Awiti, all aspirants are close Raila lieutenants playing overt and covert roles in his presidential bid.

By Harold Odhiambo 4 months ago

Democracy test for ODM as heavyweights battle for Homa Bay governor’s job

Pregnant woman dies after lengthy wait at a hospital in Homa Bay

The ambulance driver said the vehicle had no fuel and demanded that the patient’s caretakers pay Sh5,000 beforehand.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Pregnant woman dies after lengthy wait at a hospital in Homa Bay

Police probe strange incidents of stabbing of cattle in homesteads

This follows cases in which three farmers woke up on Sunday morning and found their cattle stabbed.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Police probe strange incidents of stabbing of cattle in homesteads

Buses worth Sh93 million purchased to boost CBC in secondary schools

The project is aimed at uplifting academic standards in the 14 secondary schools that got a bus each.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Buses worth Sh93 million purchased to boost CBC in secondary schools

Church elder hospitalised after being shot by 'police officers'

Joseph Mireri was admitted at Homa Bay County Referral Hospital after he was hurt on his right thigh and leg.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Church elder hospitalised after being shot by 'police officers'

Homa Bay businessman, wife nursing injuries after being robbed off Sh250,000 at gun point

They were attacked when they were closing their M-Pesa shop at about 9 pm at the Homa Bay Bus Park.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Homa Bay businessman, wife nursing injuries after being robbed off Sh250,000 at gun point

Grade Two pupil killed by crocodile in Lake Victoria

The pupil of Lower Kamuga Primary was bathing alongside two other children when he was attacked.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Grade Two pupil killed by crocodile in Lake Victoria

Race for Suba South MP post hots up as Mbadi chases 'higher calling'

Mbadi has exited the parliamentary race to vie for Homa Bay Governor. This has left the seat with no incumbency, levelling the playground.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Race for Suba South MP post hots up as Mbadi chases 'higher calling'

Woman charged for helping Standard Seven pupil procure abortion

The woman allegedly committed the offence on February 5 in Mbita township, Mbita sub-county.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Woman charged for helping Standard Seven pupil procure abortion

EACC orders Homa Bay County Assembly to refund cash

EACC has instructed the Homa Bay County Assembly to refund allowances it irregularly paid out to members and staff.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

EACC orders Homa Bay County Assembly to refund cash

Governor Awiti reshuffles cabinet as officials quit

Governor Awiti and his Deputy Hamilton Orata filled the vacancies, stating that the changes will take place with immediate effect.

By James Omoro 6 months ago

Governor Awiti reshuffles cabinet as officials quit

Teenage girl in hospital after being forced to abort 8-month-foetus

The minor who is a total orphan has been living with her maternal aunt at an estate in Mbita town, has reportedly been defiled on several occasions.

By James Omoro 6 months ago

Teenage girl in hospital after being forced to abort 8-month-foetus

Aspirants asked to stop transfer of new voters

Homa Bay gubernatorial contestant Jared Kiasa said transferring voters from one county to another will lead to many invalid votes.

By James Omoro 6 months ago

Aspirants asked to stop transfer of new voters

Why bowsers at burial sites are an attraction for thirsty villagers

Guests from afar seem perturbed by the activities at the “water point”.

By Lynet Otieno 6 months ago

Why bowsers at burial sites are an attraction for thirsty villagers

Don’t give food to teenage youth who shun the voter’s card – Raila

Odinga claims Nyanza posted poor numbers in the new registrations

By Mireri Junior 6 months ago

Don’t give food to teenage youth who shun the voter’s card – Raila

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