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Kakamega County

Aspirant, brothers at large after raid on poll centre

Also wanted are about 20 men who the police say accompanied the three brothers on the mission.

By Benard Lusigi 4 days ago

Aspirant, brothers at large after raid on poll centre

Police investigating hate leaflets circulating in Likuyani

Police investigating hate leaflets circulating in Likuyani

By Jackline Inyanji and Brian Kisanji 7 days ago

A letter from Navakholo, Kakamega's famous town

A letter from Navakholo, Kakamega's famous town

By XN Iraki 12 days ago

Intestinal worms, bilharzia affect millions of locals in four counties

Intestinal worms, bilharzia affect millions of locals in four counties

By Brian Kisanji 19 days ago

Kakamega County pumps Sh7m in cultural centre

The centre will also stock books and digital literature on the Luhya culture and host culture experts who will pass key cultural information to the younger generation.

By Benard Lusigi 20 days ago

Kakamega County pumps Sh7m in cultural centre

Showdown looms as Ruto visits Kakamega

Former Senator Boni Khalwale asked their supporters to turn out in large numbers and even asked Governor Wycliffe Oparanya to use the chance to shift from Azimio.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Showdown looms as Ruto visits Kakamega

Woman mocked for only having daughters gives birth to four boys

Giving birth to four sons at once appears to have liberated Mrs Khalisia who says she cannot wait to leave the hospital.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Woman mocked for only having daughters gives birth to four boys

Kakamega residents fight plan to increase hospital charges

This is part of the government's plans to increase locally-collected revenue. Residents have opposed the Bill saying it will burden them even more.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Kakamega residents fight plan to increase hospital charges

Governor Oparanya urges successor to build on his Sh94b development

Governor Wycliffe Oparanya urged the next regime to take advantage of the sound structures he has put in place to steer the county to greater heights.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Governor Oparanya urges successor to build on his Sh94b development

Kakamega family endures cold nights to clear bill

Family sold iron sheets to pay for Son's medical bill. They now fear their children might develop cold-related diseases.

By Mumo Munuve 3 months ago

Kakamega family endures cold nights to clear bill

Kakamega mother's agony over sons developing deformities at 10

Truphena Nyongesa who hails from Kafusi village in Matete, Kakamega County is a worried mother.

By Jackline Inyanji 3 months ago

Kakamega mother's agony over sons developing deformities at 10

Oparanya bypasses his deputy, leaves county under executive

Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has handed the running of county affairs to a county executive, bypassing his long-term deputy Professor Philip Kutima.

By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago

Oparanya bypasses his deputy, leaves county under executive

Deals sealed as pressure piles on Oparanya to ensure ODM victory

Governor Wycliffe Oparanya is under pressure from his ODM party to secure majority elective seats in Kakamega County

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Deals sealed as pressure piles on Oparanya to ensure ODM victory

Sh100 million Lugari water project to serve over 28,000 locals

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya wants his successor to complete projects he had started, on top of starting new ones.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 months ago

Sh100 million Lugari water project to serve over 28,000 locals

Kakamega launches Sh17.2m wastewater treatment project

The project funded by the county government and Water Sector Trust Fund (WSTF) is expected to serve at least 2,300 households in the municipality and its environs.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Kakamega launches Sh17.2m wastewater treatment project

Deaf hawkers in Kakamega find niche in selling eggs, smokies

There are many hawkers in Kakamega with the same disabilities who are involved in trading eggs, sausages and samosas.

By Sharon Wanga 4 months ago

Deaf hawkers in Kakamega find niche in selling eggs, smokies

Murdered child buried in emotional ceremony

Emotions ran high as the body of Mayson was lowered into the grave.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Murdered child buried in emotional ceremony

Kakamega County launch Sh8b affordable housing project

The government is partnering with a private construction company, Pinnie Agency Limited, to put up the affordable housing units in five estates.

By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

Kakamega County launch Sh8b affordable housing project

Kakamega County losing Sh180m annually to water theft, faulty meters

Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company (Kacwasco) loses over Sh180 million annually due to water theft and illegal connections.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Kakamega County losing Sh180m annually to water theft, faulty meters

State firm gives Sh1.4b to business startups in Kakamega

More than 36,000 youth in Kakamega County have benefitted from business startup grants totalling Sh1.404 billion.

By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago

State firm gives Sh1.4b to business startups in Kakamega

MCAs pass motion to surrender stalled referral hospital

'The money earmarked for the facility in this financial year should be directed to improving our health centres.'

By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

MCAs pass motion to surrender stalled referral hospital

Ex-Lurambi MP dies after long battle with prostate cancer

Javan Ommani served as Lurambi MP between 1992 and 1997.

By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago

Ex-Lurambi MP dies after long battle with prostate cancer

Salaries gobble up Kakamega budget as health gets lion share

Kakamega County has proposed a Sh14 billion budget for the 2022-23 financial year.

By Nathan Ochunge 5 months ago

Salaries gobble up Kakamega budget as health gets lion share

Kakamega Homeboyz maintain lead as Leopards, Gor drop points

Kakamega Homeboyz FC thrashed Bidco United 3-1 to extend their lead on the table in a FKF Premier League match played at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega

By Washington Onyango 5 months ago

Kakamega Homeboyz maintain lead as Leopards, Gor drop points

Kakamega County barred from Mumias Sugar affairs

The High Court in Kakamega reversed orders it had issued to the County Government of Kakamega that had allowed Sarrai Group to try revive the company.

By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago

Kakamega County barred from Mumias Sugar affairs

Oparanya commissions Sh6b affordable housing project

The estates include Amalemba, Otiende, Mudiri, Old Airport, and Lubao estates in Kakamega town and Mjini estate in Mumias town.

By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

Oparanya commissions Sh6b affordable housing project

Man, 40, lynched for defiling, killing minor

Kakamega North police boss Paul Mwenda urged local residents to remain calm as the matter was being investigated.

By Jackline Inyanji 5 months ago

Man, 40, lynched for defiling, killing minor

Sh87m water project set to quench Kakamega town's thirst

Residents of Kakamega town and its environs will start enjoying a constant supply of water in April.

By Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

Sh87m water project set to quench Kakamega town's thirst

Family calls for security as renowned football fan Juma laid to rest

Renowned soccer fan Isaac Juma has been laid to rest at his home in Ebuyenjere village, Mumias West, Kakamega County.

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

Family calls for security as renowned football fan Juma laid to rest

Covid-stricken, Sh3m medical bill and hostile neighbours: How did former MP survive?

Former Malava MP Nathan Anaswa says Covid-19 may have given him the scare of his life but it has made him stronger and is a testimony to many.

By Jackline Inyanji 6 months ago

Covid-stricken, Sh3m medical bill and hostile neighbours: How did former MP survive?

Oparanya's cabinet approves transfer of stalled Sh8b hospital to State

The first phase cost Sh4.5 billion, with Sh2.5 billion going to construction and Sh2 billion for equipping.

By Benard Lusigi 6 months ago

Oparanya's cabinet approves transfer of stalled Sh8b hospital to State

Mumias workers question union's silence in pay row

The more than 500 workers on Thursday questioned the silence of Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers Secretary-General Francis Wangara.

By Robert Amalemba 6 months ago

Mumias workers question union's silence in pay row

Ex-Mumias Sugar employees told to vacate miller's houses

The former employees, living in Booker Estate in Mumias West constituency, said they will only move out after they have been paid.

By Robert Amalemba 6 months ago

Ex-Mumias Sugar employees told to vacate miller's houses

Traders reject plan to relocate market to decongest Kakamega town

The county government put up the modern Sichirayi market in Lurambi at a cost of Sh100 million.

By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago

Traders reject plan to relocate market to decongest Kakamega town

Little-known man from Emusanda village wants to be 5th president at 75

Eliab Imbiakha, a little-known man from Emusanda village in Kakamega County, has declared he will contest the presidency as an independent candidate.

By Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

Little-known man from Emusanda village wants to be 5th president at 75

Police launch probe into suspected suicide by girl, 14,

The Standard Seven pupil is said to have been unhappy after her sister reportedly took away her dress.

By Jackline Inyanji 7 months ago

Police launch probe into suspected suicide by girl, 14,

Alarm as 93 health workers in county hit by Covid in one month

The Western and Nyanza regions were the most affected by the third wave that saw many people admitted and high death cases recorded.

By Benard Lusigi 7 months ago

Alarm as 93 health workers in county hit by Covid in one month

Bukhungu II: Kenyans throng Bukhungu Stadium for Atwoli event (photos)

ODM Raila Odinga has arrived at the Stadium for the meeting

By Mireri Junior 7 months ago

Bukhungu II: Kenyans throng Bukhungu Stadium for Atwoli event (photos)

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