KNUT Secretary General says meetings with Ruto good for teachers

According to Oyuu, it is negotiations and not chest thumping that made things work.

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Wandayi tells Nyanza to stick with Ruto for maximum benefit

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has asked Nyanza region to continue voting as a bloc, saying that their surest bet is to stick with President William Ruto.

By 12 days ago

Migori residents encouraged to use clean toilets to prevent WASH diseases

Migori residents have been warned against defecating in the bush and sugarcane plantations.

By 14 days ago

Migori pastor, wife rescued from lynch mob over alleged baby theft

The couple had been locked inside their house by an irate mob who wanted to lynch them.

By 15 days ago

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Oburu Oginga: ODM will not sink under my watch

The ODM party leader vowed that the party will never sink under his watch.

By 15 days ago

Teacher's body found floating in river as police launch investigation

The teacher’s body was taken to Migori County Referral Hospital’s morgue.

By 18 days ago

Motorcycle rider stabbed to death in leadership wrangles

Fundi stated that the prime suspect who stabbed the man to death had already been identified and a manhunt launched against him.

By 23 days ago

Only 3pc of climate funds support just transition, report

ActionAid International Secretary General Arthur Larok said the world urgently needs climate action that does not place the burden on vulnerable groups.

By 25 days ago

Oburu calls for unity in ODM as 2027 politics intensify

Oburu Oginga has intensified his efforts to unite the party as he rallied members to embrace the party and strengthen it through unity.

By 27 days ago

Kuria clashes leave one dead, schools shut as regional commissioner Mworoa calls for calm

Clashes between the two clans has left one dead, interrupted learning, and other socio and economic activities.

By 28 days ago

Drama as two Migori MCAs suspended for 60 days

A plenary sitting at Migori County Assembly took a dramatic twist when two MCAs were suspended for 60 days.

By 29 days ago

Postmortem results revealed woman killed by armed gang died of severe hemorrhage

While referring to the postmortem results, County Criminal Investigations Officer Benard Wamalwa said Mary Mong’are was shot three times at close range.

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Vihiga Archbishop found guilty of fraudulently acquiring church land

Resident Magistrate Nicodemus Moseti, in his judgment, convicted John Mweresa on four counts of fraud.

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Police investigate incident where an M-Pesa super-agent was shot dead by armed gang

According to police reports, the woman was attacked by an armed gang shortly after closing her shop on the night of October 23.

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Raila's fight for gender equality opened political doors for women

Raila’s fight for women’s inclusion was bold and intentional, driving changes in party structures and national policy.

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Ministry moots new plan to end detention of students' certificates

In a new proposal by the Ministry of Education, schools would receive only copies of the certificates for record-keeping, while original documents would be issued directly to the candidates.

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Migori County Stadium at 40 per cent as government commits to complete its construction

Sports CS Salim Mvurya highlighted the government's commitment in improving sports infrastructure across the country.

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Ida Odinga urges sustained fight against fistula as Migori launches treatment program

There is need to confront the silent crisis of fistula, a condition that is both preventable and treatable but continues to rob women of their dignity, health and place in the society.

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Tears, questions as Kuria man dies in police custody amid bribery allegations

However, despite his son pleading for forgiveness, the mother claimed she was asked to produce Sh15,000.

By 2 months ago

Police probe shooting of businessman followed by motorcycle gunmen in Migori

The businessman was on a motorcycle heading to his residential home at 8pm when the gunmen shot him in the back.

By 2 months ago

Standard journalist Kweyu to act as a State witness in case against judge

Standard Group photojournalist Collins Kweyu, who was detained by police, has been released and turned into a State witness.

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Capitation crisis: Mbadi declares war on 'ghost learners' draining school funds

According to the CS, some schools inflated the number of students to get more than what they deserved.

By 2 months ago

NLC starts compensation process in Muhuru Bay Pier land acquisition

The National Lands Commission (NLC) has initiated the process to acquire 25 acres of land for the construction of Muhuru Bay Pier in Migori County.

By 2 months ago

Sony Sugar workers down tools to demand Sh350 million salary arrears

Sony Sugar Company employees want the company to pay 19 months’ salary arrears that accumulated between April 2019 and December 2020.

By 2 months ago

Migori hoteliers protest against high license fee

Migori hoteliers have warned that the high license fee imposed by the county administration poses a threat to their struggling business.

By 2 months ago

OCS in trouble after attending Murkomen meeting drunk

The OCS was arrested and subjected to a breathalyzer test before being taken to Migori County Referral Hospital for further tests.

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Grief as family mourns death of their 18-year-old kin killed in cold blood

Kevin Bhoke aged 18 is said to have been stabbed to death by an unknown assailant moments after he had come from his mother’s house.

By 2 months ago

Police probes drowning of a guard in Sony Sugar Company pool

Police reports indicate that the security guard had reported for duty on Sunday morning.

By 3 months ago

Man hangs himself after denied chance to bury wife

Preliminary reports indicate that the man was involved in a burial dispute with another man who also claimed to be the woman’s husband.

By 3 months ago

Police in Migori pursue man who raped and murdered mother-in-law,

Police in Migori County are pursuing a man for allegedly murdering a woman and torturing her elderly mother-in-law before setting them ablaze at Bugambero village in Mabera.

By 3 months ago

Police hunt for man who killed son over food

Police in Migori County are searching for a 63-year-old man who allegedly killed his son over food in South Sakwa, Awendo Sub-County .

By 3 months ago

Health officials raise concern over cross-border TB management

Health officials drawn from Kenya and Tanzania have raised concerns over challenges that hamper cross-border tuberculosis (TB) management.

By 3 months ago

Outrage in Homa Bay as man buried without coffin over stinginess claims

The relatives, instead of preparing a burial celebration, only wrapped the man in a blanket and buried him without a coffin.

By 3 months ago

Police launch manhunt for man who killed his mother's inheritor

According to police reports, the man is purported to have used a kitchen knife to stab the 39-year-old inheritor severely.

By 3 months ago

Construction of Sh2.5 billion hospital to help lessen burden of sickle cell patients

He lauded the construction of the special hospital whose foundation culminated after a two-day free medical camp in Migori, where over 800 patients benefited.

By 3 months ago

Migori nurses call off strike after agreement

Nurses in Migori County have suspended their strike following an agreement with Governor Ochillo Ayacko’s administration. 

By 3 months ago

President woos Raila turf with more goodies

Ruto laid the ground for the construction of 300 units in the affordable housing project in Awendo town.

By 3 months ago

Shock as DCI officer loses pistol in unclear circumstances

Police in Migori have detained their colleague after he lost a firearm loaded with 15 bullets under unclear circumstances

By 3 months ago

Migori nurses vow to continue with strike over unmet demands

The nurses are demanding implementation of the salary structure of 2024, promotion and redesignation and implementation of the return-to-work formula of 2017.

By 3 months ago

Police launch manhunt for suspect in illegal ivory trade, arrest one

Police have since launched their investigations and are in hot pursuit of the suspect, whose whereabouts remain unknown.

By 3 months ago