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 2 years ago
Kakamega County launch Sh8b affordable housing project
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No justice for Kakamega woman whose leg was broken over face mask
A woman in Kakamega is still in pain. She is seeking justice after police officers allegedly broke her leg on March 24, 2021.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
No justice for Kakamega woman whose leg was broken over face mask
Woman seeking justice a year on, alleges police assault for not wearing a mask
Woman who police broke her leg for not wearing mask still crying for justice.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Woman seeking justice a year on, alleges police assault for not wearing a mask
Residents raise concerns over 'gully of death'
It began as a trench filled with storm water from Kakamega town.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Residents raise concerns over 'gully of death'
Chaos erupts over Malala remarks at Serut burial
Malala hid among other leaders as angry youth looked for him. Other politicians eulogised Serut as a true and bold leader.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Chaos erupts over Malala remarks at Serut burial
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 2 years ago
MCAs pass motion to surrender stalled referral hospital
Sh6b waste plant raises hopes of jobs for struggling residents
Residents will be paid for delivering solid waste to the factory. Governor Oparanya said construction will be completed in the next 9 months.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Sh6b waste plant raises hopes of jobs for struggling residents
Police investigating Sh200,000 billboard vandals
Police in Mumias have launched investigations into the burning of a campaign billboard for a candidate vying for the governor seat.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Police investigating Sh200,000 billboard vandals
Call for wisdom as search for Iteso King begins
Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong has urged Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) leadership to prioritise experience in picking a successor...
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Call for wisdom as search for Iteso King begins
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 2 years ago
Oparanya commissions Sh6b affordable housing project
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 2 years ago
Sh87m water project set to quench Kakamega town's thirst
Tension high at Isaac Juma’s home after his burial
Tension is building at the home of the late Kenya soccer fan Isaac Juma after police who were deployed to guard the family.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Tension high at Isaac Juma’s home after his burial
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 2 years ago
Oparanya's cabinet approves transfer of stalled Sh8b hospital to State
'Kenya won't have herbal medicines in a few years'
Martin Shikuku’s humble home in Mwinaya village, Kakamega County, is clustered with indigenous trees, lending credence to his trade as a respected her
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
'Kenya won't have herbal medicines in a few years'
Isaac Juma's family seeks police protection
The family of Isaac Juma, the passionate Harambee Stars and AFC Leopards fan who was killed last week, now fears their lives could also be in danger.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Isaac Juma's family seeks police protection
'It took attackers about two minutes to kill popular football fan Isaac Juma'
A suspect was last evening in custody over the murder of popular football fan Isaac Juma.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
'It took attackers about two minutes to kill popular football fan Isaac Juma'
Lobby roots for seamless trade across borders
The council is seeking to revamp joint border committees in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Burundi under East Africa trade protocol
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Lobby roots for seamless trade across borders
East Africa council pushes for seamless trade
The East African Business Council is pushing for revival of business committees to facilitate seamless flow of goods and services at border points.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
East Africa council pushes for seamless trade
Lack of toilets for truckers, open defecation angers Busia residents
Busia residents are calling on Governor Sospeter Ojaamong’s administration and the national government to set up toilets for truck drivers.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Lack of toilets for truckers, open defecation angers Busia residents
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Nowhere to go for truckers as customs hitch leads to chaos
Drivers stuck for more than a week amid row at customs offices at Busia, Malaba. Residents have become hostile to the crews.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Nowhere to go for truckers as customs hitch leads to chaos
Man keeps honeybees in bedroom despite locals’ stinging comments
Pastor John Murimi says he has been branded a witch for keeping honeybees in his bedroom but they don’t attack him.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Man keeps honeybees in bedroom despite locals’ stinging comments
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 2 years ago
Traders reject plan to relocate market to decongest Kakamega town
Drug test mandatory for errant students, says CS
Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has maintained that errant students will be subjected to mandatory drug tests.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Drug test mandatory for errant students, says CS
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 2 years ago
Alarm as 93 health workers in county hit by Covid in one month
Graduates working as vehicle cleaners in Kakamega town
They charge between Sh100 and Sh200 depending on the size of the vehicle to be cleaned. Motorcycle owners pay Sh50.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Graduates working as vehicle cleaners in Kakamega town
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Family guarding 100 years old traditional horn jealously
The family preserves the horn inside a small grass-thatched house where strangers cannot easily spot it.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Family guarding 100 years old traditional horn jealously
Small scale-traders set to benefit from Sh100m county revolving fund
The money will be released to the beneficiaries through Kakamega County Microfinance Corporation as soft loans.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Small scale-traders set to benefit from Sh100m county revolving fund
Batsotso annual cultural fete to proceed on Friday, say elders
The elders said it was wrong for Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli to declare that there should be no other event on that day.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Batsotso annual cultural fete to proceed on Friday, say elders
Kakamega County surpasses revenue target by Sh26m, now eyeing hospitals
The county government of Kakamega has surpassed its Sh293 million revenue target set for the first quarter of this financial year by Sh26 million.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Kakamega County surpasses revenue target by Sh26m, now eyeing hospitals
Governors want Ifmis devolved ‘for more efficiency’
Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has petitioned the National Treasury to devolve the Integrated Financial Management Information System (Ifmis).
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Governors want Ifmis devolved ‘for more efficiency’
Suspects held as police break gambling ring in Kakamega
Police have impounded 28 gambling machines and arrested four operators in Kakamega.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Suspects held as police break gambling ring in Kakamega
Oparanya surrenders stalled Sh8 billion hospital to State
The level six facility to be completed and run by State. It will serve over five million people from Kakamega and other counties.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Oparanya surrenders stalled Sh8 billion hospital to State
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Ajua, a traditional sport known for curing stress among elderly
Sabatia Ajua Club was registered in 2018 and has over 50 registered members, including five women.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Ajua, a traditional sport known for curing stress among elderly
Shinyalu MP Kizito charged with malicious damage to property, granted bail
Shinyalu MP Justus Kizito was yesterday charged with malicious damage to property and resisting arrest.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Shinyalu MP Kizito charged with malicious damage to property, granted bail
Inquest into the death of 15 pupils pushed to July next year
The pupils aged between nine and 12 died in a stampede while 46 others were injured.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Inquest into the death of 15 pupils pushed to July next year
Parents to know fate in Sh21 million school fire case
The same court had temporarily stopped the school's management from imposing a penalty of Sh9,823 on each student.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Parents to know fate in Sh21 million school fire case
Kakamega High parents to know fate in Sh21m case next week
Lawyer Henry Wasilwa who is representing the school said parents were fully involved in the decision through the Parents Teachers Association (PTA).
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Kakamega High parents to know fate in Sh21m case next week
High Court to determine Kakamega High School Sh21 million penalty case on December 10
The High Court will determine on December 10 whether the parents of Kakamega High School will pay Sh21m fine for the dormitory destroyed by fire.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
High Court to determine Kakamega High School Sh21 million penalty case on December 10
High cost of living: Residents decry cost of food prices
But the soaring cost of commodities has forced people to brace for hard times ahead of Christmas festivities.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
High cost of living: Residents decry cost of food prices
Family seek justice after death of Form 4 student
A family in Shitungu village in Lurambi is seeking justice following the death of their kin on November 20.
By Benard Lusigi 2 years ago
Family seek justice after death of Form 4 student
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