World Food Programme offers maize farmers Sh3,000 per 90 kgs bag

The World Food Programme (WFP) started buying maize from the Lugari farmers yesterday at Sh3, 000 per 90 kilograms bag.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

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Kakamega man wrestles body of newborn baby from dogs

Detectives suspect a woman may have delivered the baby before dumping it in a sugarcane plantation where it was attacked by the dogs.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

Wamalwa warns leaders against dividing Kenyans

The CS condemned utterances by Meru Senator Mithika Linturi during a rally organised by Deputy President William Ruto’s UDA in Eldoret.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

Oparanya endorses his deputy to run for governorship

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya endorsed his deputy Prof Philip Kutima’s bid to succeed him next year.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

Leaders pile pressure on Mudavadi to honour Bukhungu invite

Eugene Wamalwa is among the leaders determined to convince Mudavadi and Ford Kenya party leader Moses Wetang’ula to honour the invite.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

'I learnt pottery as a boy, today it feeds my family'

Daniel Amina, 55, dropped out of school at the age of 10 to join his grandfather in making pots.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

Art of mud wall painting fading away as villagers adopt modernity

Today, many have embraced semi-permanent and permanent houses which do not require decoration.

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State raises concern over rising cases of defilement

Statistics released by Kabras Police Station show at least 16 cases of defilement and three incest incidents were reported last month.

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I escaped death by a whisker, says woman in abusive marriage

Mother of three recalls the night she decided to leave abusive marriage after her husband beat her and she almost lost two teeth.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

Leaders want students jailed for burning schools

Leaders from Kakamega County want students found culpable of burning schools send to jail.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

Butali Sugar resumes production after two-month break

This comes as a relief for the 65,000 farmers contracted by the miller.

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Uproar in Likuyani as police posts closed

Residents of Likuyani sub-county have protested against the closure of four police posts and subsequent transfer of the officers

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

Relief for sugarcane farmers as miller unveils expansion plans

Butali Sugar Company has embarked on a factory expansion plan.

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Granny, 98, attacked and raped

The victim was rescued on Thursday morning and taken to Mabusi health centre. A medical report showed she had been raped.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

Kuvasali residents plant trees to avert landslides that killed 18 in 2007

At least 18 people lost their lives and scores were injured. Property of unknown value was also destroyed as homes were submerged in the mud.

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Relief as court grants counties freedom to outsource medicine and other supplies

Counties now have the freedom to outsource medicine and other non-pharmaceutical supplies following the decision by a court.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

MP, Khalwale differ over calls to support Mudavadi

"Middlemen are shortchanging farmers thus making them get peanuts," said Bonny Khalwale.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

DP Ruto heads back to Western region to sell his agenda

Deputy President William Ruto returns to Western region tomorrow in an attempt to woo the region to support his presidential bid in 2022.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

DP William Ruto on a charm offensive in Western

Deputy President William Ruto has lined up a series of meetings of public rallies in Kakamega County

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Sh3.7 billion lost to ghost schools

The alleged loss was also captured in the latest report by Auditor General Nancy Gathangu released on Wednesday.

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Shock as children walk in on 'cheating' mum

The woman’s spouse said he was away from home when the incident occurred.

By Jackline Inyanji 4 years ago

Police assaults woman in row over family car

The woman, 31, claimed her husband attacked her while inquiring about the whereabouts of his car.

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Local leaders urge factories to implement revised sugarcane prices

They also want Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya to enforce regulations that require sugar firms to harvest sugarcane within 22 months.

By Jackline Inyanji 5 years ago

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Triplets want to join different schools after KCPE exploits

Lavender hopes to become a neurosurgeon while Lavina wants to be a veterinary doctor. Luiza hopes to become a nutritionist.

By Jackline Inyanji 5 years ago

Family forced to bury son’s leg severed in strange attack

The family did not know what to do with the left leg after Duncan Kakai, 22, was attacked by an unknown assailant.

By Jackline Inyanji 5 years ago

Teens kill student in fight over girlfriend

The victim was taken to Lumakanda Hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment.

By Jackline Inyanji 6 years ago

Oparanya sends ‘tired’ revenue clerks on compulsory leave

Kakamega county revenue clerks sent on compulsory leave. County Government says they have never gone for a break since 2013.

By Jackline Inyanji 6 years ago

Oparanya to quit regional post

Governor Wycliffe Oparanya will relinquish his position as the chairman of the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) to give more attention to county dvpt

By Jackline Inyanji 6 years ago

Sugar task force starts work despite warning

The 12-member task force began work last Monday and will hand over its report on June 21

By Jackline Inyanji 6 years ago

Muslims condemn murder of nine -year old boy

Muslims in Kakamega County have condemned the murder of nine-year-old boy who went missing for two days and later found murdered and his body dumped i

By Jackline Inyanji 6 years ago

Don’t dispose of Mumias assets, says governor

Wangamati urged farmers to go back to cane farming and also embrace new farming technologies

By Jackline Inyanji 6 years ago

Kakamega school faces closure over dilapidated facilities

Headteacher says the school is required to repair classroom roofs, paint walls and put up new classrooms and pit latrines.

By Jackline Inyanji 6 years ago

Fashion: Kakamega women embracing sisal braids

Kasabuli extracts sisal fibre by crushing and compressing the leaves.

By Jackline Inyanji 6 years ago

The story behind my poultry farm success

One of her greatest secrets is feeding the layers with a balanced diet as it helps in sustaining maximum egg production.

By Jackline Inyanji 6 years ago

95-year-old tastes freedom after seven years in jail

The nonagenarian appealed his life sentence and got 10-year jail time.

By Jackline Inyanji 7 years ago

Uproar over plan to dispose Mumias Sugar assets

Ford Kenya Party leader Moses Wetangula says the move by Mumias Sugar Company to dispose of some of the company assets is worrying.

By Jackline Inyanji 7 years ago

County to recover grabbed cattle dips

In January, the county commissioned a Sh3.9 million veterinary laboratory

By Jackline Inyanji 7 years ago

Wind destroys school’s roofs

Incident occurred after area experienced heavy rains and thunderstorm.

By Jackline Inyanji 7 years ago

Family seeks aid to bring kin stuck in Saudi

Everlyne Saliku Onamu, 40, travelled to the Middle East in 2015 in search of a job but is now wandering the streets of Saudi Arabia.

By Jackline Inyanji 7 years ago