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Stanley Ongwae

Family split over cause of kin's death

While a section of the family maintains that the late Abel Nyakundi committed suicide, others believe he was murdered.

Family split over cause of kin's death

Azimio backs doctors strike, accuses state of neglecting health sector

Azimio backs doctors strike, accuses state of neglecting health sector

Suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family remanded

Suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family remanded

Court issues warrant of arrest against suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family

Court issues warrant of arrest against suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family

Haiti mission: Family of officer has no idea how he died

The family says it will sue the government to reveal the cause of the death of a senior police officer in Washington DC, in the US.

Haiti mission: Family of officer has no idea how he died

Kuppet petitions TSC to transfer teachers over hostile community

Kuppet has petitioned TSC to transfer teachers from a Nyamira school where they are allegedly at risk of being lynched by the community.

By 2 months ago

Kuppet petitions TSC to transfer teachers over hostile community

Joy as 250 students receive Nyamira governor scholarship

Nyamira County government has awarded full scholarships for secondary education to 250 bright but needy students.

By 3 months ago

Joy as 250 students receive Nyamira governor scholarship

Ruto revives plans for Nyamira university

The dream of setting up the university died about six years ago after leaders failed to agree on the ideal location of the institution.

By 3 months ago

Ruto revives plans for Nyamira university

Tea companies in rush to save on the ever-rising cost of energy

The main alternatives that the companies are currently exploiting include tapping solar energy, own-generated hydro-power as well as investing in wood fuel energy.

By 3 months ago

Tea companies in rush to save on the ever-rising cost of energy

New railway to transform Nyanza

The economic fortunes of the agriculturally rich Gusii region and South Nyanza are set for a significant boost after the government started outlaying plans for a rail network in the region.

By 3 months ago

New railway to transform Nyanza

Teen arrested in bank escapes from police cells

Sang said the boy was among several other prisoners who were in the expansive cells from where he managed to escape by breaking the ceiling and roof.

By 4 months ago

Teen arrested in bank escapes from police cells

Teenage bank robber re-arrested after escaping police cell

A 19-year-old boy who escaped from Nyamira Police Station on Thursday morning was re-arrested on Saturday night after he was found inside a bank with a knife and pliers.

By 4 months ago

Teenage bank robber re-arrested after escaping police cell

Slain couple's phones reveal money trail

Sh30,000 was transferred from Grace’s phone and Sh32,000 was sent from Morema’s phone on the fateful night.

By 4 months ago

Slain couple's phones reveal money trail

Raila alleges scheme by Ruto's regime to frustrate devolution

Raila's concerns come as he intensifies his bid to strengthen the opposition to build a formidable pillar to keep the Kenya Kwanza regime in check.

By 4 months ago

Raila alleges scheme by Ruto's regime to frustrate devolution

Jubilee's plan to reclaim its lost glory, tells rebels their days are numbered

Although a tough task awaits the party in its ambitious quest, senior party officials believe they are on track to revive the powerful political outfit.

By 5 months ago

Jubilee's plan to reclaim its lost glory, tells rebels their days are numbered

Keroka residents' plea to security agents as crime spirals out of control

Residents of Keroka town in Nyamira have raised an alarm over a spate of insecurity that has rocked the town in the last couple of weeks, leaving scores injured and others dead.

By 5 months ago

Keroka residents' plea to security agents as crime spirals out of control

DCI officer arrested over reveler's shooting

Area police boss says the bullet that hit the reveller was discharged accidentally as he struggled to snatch the officer's gun.

By 6 months ago

DCI officer arrested over reveler's shooting

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment after 18 MCAs voted against his ouster motion which was voted for by 16 MCAs.

By 6 months ago

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment

Nyamira DG Gesami on spot over Nyaribo's impeachment bid

According to United Progressive Alliance party, Deputy Governor Gesami has displayed traits of disloyalty to the government he should be upholding.

By 6 months ago

Nyamira DG Gesami on spot over Nyaribo's impeachment bid

MCAs table impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

So far 15 MCAs have supported the impeachment motion against the governor while 19 have opposed.

By 6 months ago

MCAs table impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

Alarm over rising cases of child neglect in Nyamira

According to data recorded by the Children Protection Management Systems (CPIM) between 2020 and 2021, out of every 10 children in Nyamira, four of them are neglected by their parents.

By 7 months ago

Alarm over rising cases of child neglect in Nyamira

From France to Spain, 63-year-old Kenyan woman to walk 900 kilometers to raise funds for homeless kids

A 63-year old Kenyan woman living in the United Kingdom is set to walk 900 kilometers in a mission to raise monies for homeless children in Nairobi.

By 7 months ago

From France to Spain, 63-year-old Kenyan woman to walk 900 kilometers to raise funds for homeless kids

Governor Nyaribo sacks health executive over alleged drugs theft, embezzlement

The governor has accused the health executive of involvement in the embezzlement of public funds set aside for the purchase of hospital supplies.

By 7 months ago

Governor Nyaribo sacks health executive over alleged drugs theft, embezzlement

Nyamira MCAs question delayed distribution of Sh30 million drugs

Members of the Nyamira County Assembly have raised concerns over the distribution of drugs worth Sh30 million, over a month after being flagged off.

By 8 months ago

Nyamira MCAs question delayed distribution of Sh30 million drugs

'We don't need Suluhu to resolve our internal issues,' MP Silvanus Osoro tells Raila

National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro has criticized Opposition leader Raila Odinga for wanting to involve Tanzania President Samia Suluhu in resolving Kenya’s internal issues.

By 8 months ago

'We don't need Suluhu to resolve our internal issues,' MP Silvanus Osoro tells Raila

Scare as 138 Ikonge Girls School are taken ill with food contamination

138 students from Ikonge PAG Girls Secondary School in Nyamira were hospitalised with stomach complications; Health CEC Timothy Ombati suspects food contamination.

By 9 months ago

Scare as 138 Ikonge Girls School are taken ill with food contamination

Haiti mission: Family of officer has no idea how he died

The family says it will sue the government to reveal the cause of the death of a senior police officer in Washington DC, in the US.

Haiti mission: Family of officer has no idea how he died

Kuppet petitions TSC to transfer teachers over hostile community

Kuppet has petitioned TSC to transfer teachers from a Nyamira school where they are allegedly at risk of being lynched by the community.

By 2 months ago

Kuppet petitions TSC to transfer teachers over hostile community

Joy as 250 students receive Nyamira governor scholarship

Nyamira County government has awarded full scholarships for secondary education to 250 bright but needy students.

By 3 months ago

Joy as 250 students receive Nyamira governor scholarship

Ruto revives plans for Nyamira university

The dream of setting up the university died about six years ago after leaders failed to agree on the ideal location of the institution.

By 3 months ago

Ruto revives plans for Nyamira university

Tea companies in rush to save on the ever-rising cost of energy

The main alternatives that the companies are currently exploiting include tapping solar energy, own-generated hydro-power as well as investing in wood fuel energy.

By 3 months ago

Tea companies in rush to save on the ever-rising cost of energy

New railway to transform Nyanza

The economic fortunes of the agriculturally rich Gusii region and South Nyanza are set for a significant boost after the government started outlaying plans for a rail network in the region.

By 3 months ago

New railway to transform Nyanza

Teen arrested in bank escapes from police cells

Sang said the boy was among several other prisoners who were in the expansive cells from where he managed to escape by breaking the ceiling and roof.

By 4 months ago

Teen arrested in bank escapes from police cells

Teenage bank robber re-arrested after escaping police cell

A 19-year-old boy who escaped from Nyamira Police Station on Thursday morning was re-arrested on Saturday night after he was found inside a bank with a knife and pliers.

By 4 months ago

Teenage bank robber re-arrested after escaping police cell

Slain couple's phones reveal money trail

Sh30,000 was transferred from Grace’s phone and Sh32,000 was sent from Morema’s phone on the fateful night.

By 4 months ago

Slain couple's phones reveal money trail

Raila alleges scheme by Ruto's regime to frustrate devolution

Raila's concerns come as he intensifies his bid to strengthen the opposition to build a formidable pillar to keep the Kenya Kwanza regime in check.

By 4 months ago

Raila alleges scheme by Ruto's regime to frustrate devolution

Jubilee's plan to reclaim its lost glory, tells rebels their days are numbered

Although a tough task awaits the party in its ambitious quest, senior party officials believe they are on track to revive the powerful political outfit.

By 5 months ago

Jubilee's plan to reclaim its lost glory, tells rebels their days are numbered

Keroka residents' plea to security agents as crime spirals out of control

Residents of Keroka town in Nyamira have raised an alarm over a spate of insecurity that has rocked the town in the last couple of weeks, leaving scores injured and others dead.

By 5 months ago

Keroka residents' plea to security agents as crime spirals out of control

DCI officer arrested over reveler's shooting

Area police boss says the bullet that hit the reveller was discharged accidentally as he struggled to snatch the officer's gun.

By 6 months ago

DCI officer arrested over reveler's shooting

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment after 18 MCAs voted against his ouster motion which was voted for by 16 MCAs.

By 6 months ago

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment

Nyamira DG Gesami on spot over Nyaribo's impeachment bid

According to United Progressive Alliance party, Deputy Governor Gesami has displayed traits of disloyalty to the government he should be upholding.

By 6 months ago

Nyamira DG Gesami on spot over Nyaribo's impeachment bid

MCAs table impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

So far 15 MCAs have supported the impeachment motion against the governor while 19 have opposed.

By 6 months ago

MCAs table impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

Alarm over rising cases of child neglect in Nyamira

According to data recorded by the Children Protection Management Systems (CPIM) between 2020 and 2021, out of every 10 children in Nyamira, four of them are neglected by their parents.

By 7 months ago

Alarm over rising cases of child neglect in Nyamira

From France to Spain, 63-year-old Kenyan woman to walk 900 kilometers to raise funds for homeless kids

A 63-year old Kenyan woman living in the United Kingdom is set to walk 900 kilometers in a mission to raise monies for homeless children in Nairobi.

By 7 months ago

From France to Spain, 63-year-old Kenyan woman to walk 900 kilometers to raise funds for homeless kids

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