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Kenyan and New Zealand Gambling Regulators: Casino Licensing Requirements

Gambling is one of the favourite pastimes of New Zealanders. But like Kenya, New Zealand also did a lot of work in its time to regulate online gambling.

By Deps Media 1 year ago

Kenyan and New Zealand Gambling Regulators: Casino Licensing Requirements

Suna West students go on rampage after colleague drowns

Suna West students go on rampage after colleague drowns

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Governor Obado opens six health facilities in Awendo and Rongo

Governor Obado opens six health facilities in Awendo and Rongo

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

IEBC summons Migori Governor and rival over violence

IEBC summons Migori Governor and rival over violence

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Independent candidates hit back at Oburu Oginga over jubilee funding claims

A section of independent candidates from South Nyanza have hit back at Oburu Oginga over remarks that they are being funded by Jubilee.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Independent candidates hit back at Oburu Oginga over jubilee funding claims

Jubilee funding independent candidates in Nyanza, says Oburu Oginga

A section of independent candidates from South Nyanza have hit back at Oburu Oginga over remarks that they are being funded by Jubilee.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Jubilee funding independent candidates in Nyanza, says Oburu Oginga

Migori serial rapist arrested, found infected with syphilis

?Police have arrested a 30-year-old man suspected to be the leader of a gang said to be behind a spate of kidnappings and rape in Awendo and Uriri.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Migori serial rapist arrested, found infected with syphilis

Migori aspirants spare deputy’s slot for minority Kuria community

The four clans usually divide themselves into two groups that each vote as a bloc.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Migori aspirants spare deputy’s slot for minority Kuria community

Gruesome duel lurks in Migori Governor's race

Voters in Migori County are bracing themselves for a bruising political showdown as Governor Okoth Obado faces his bitter rival - former Minister Ochilo Ayacko in the fight for the county’s top seat in the August elections.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Gruesome duel lurks in Migori Governor's race

Ugali politics won’t help, Ruto tells NASA leaders

Opposition asked to stop using unusually high cost of food prices as a campaign tool ahead of August poll.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Ugali politics won’t help, Ruto tells NASA leaders

What's next for MP Dalmas Otieno after losing primaries

His name is a brand because of his contribution in and outside Parliament. With a towering height and a booming voice, his colleagues in the House pay attention whenever he is making his contribution to debates.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

What's next for MP Dalmas Otieno after losing primaries

Concerns as violence erupts again in Migori

The chaos erupted after supporters of Governor Okoth Obado and those of his opponent, Ochilo Ayacko, fought over the forthcoming ODM primaries.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Concerns as violence erupts again in Migori

Man ‘buried’ while drinking at pub in Migori

At about the same time Wilson Oluoch was staggering across a bar in Migori County, his distraught family was busy planning his burial.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Man ‘buried’ while drinking at pub in Migori

Kalonzo in NASA to stay, Mudavadi assures Kenyans

Wiper supremo Kalonzo Musyoka will not bolt out of the National Super Alliance (NASA), a leader in the super alliance Musalia Mudavadi has assured.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Kalonzo in NASA to stay, Mudavadi assures Kenyans

I was rich before I became Migori Governor- Obado

The most popular candidate should be given the ticket and in this case, it goes without saying that it is ODM leader Raila.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

I was rich before I became Migori Governor- Obado

Luo Nyanza governors have performed well and should be re-elected, says Obado

Migori Governor Okoth Obado has defended Luo Nyanza governors over claims that they have performed poorly.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Luo Nyanza governors have performed well and should be re-elected, says Obado

HIV infections among youths worry experts

Approximately 9,545 adolescents contracted HIV in four counties in 2015, while 771 died of Aids-related complications.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

HIV infections among youths worry experts

Give us back our son and money, Kuria family tells police

A family is seeking answers from the government following the disappearance of their son soon after police arrested him in unclear circumstances.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Give us back our son and money, Kuria family tells police

Former Uriri MP Ojwang dies in Nairobi

Former Uriri MP Cyprian Omollo Ojwang, who has been campaigning to return to Parliament, has died.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Former Uriri MP Ojwang dies in Nairobi

Wife inheritor burns his son to death over family dispute in Migori

A wife inheritor is allegedly on the run after killing his seven-month-old son following a family dispute with his deaf and dumb wife.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Wife inheritor burns his son to death over family dispute in Migori

CS Kaimenyi issues 20,000 title deeds in Migori

Lands Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi has issued titled deeds to 20,000 residents of Nyatike, Migori County.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

CS Kaimenyi issues 20,000 title deeds in Migori

Four die in Rongo road accident

Four people died in an accident on the Rongo-Kisii highway yesterday.

By Scophine Otieno 7 years ago

Four die in Rongo road accident

Over 1,500 Migori workers storm Governor Obado’s office

Over 1,500 workers of Migori County Government on Thursday boycotted work and stormed Governor Okoth Obado’s office to demand Sh134 million unremitted salary deduction to various State institutes and banks.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Over 1,500 Migori workers storm Governor Obado’s office

Women MCAs exchange blows over attempts to impeach Migori Governor

Two nominated female MCAs exchanged blows at the assembly on Thursday over a pending impeachment motion against Governor Okoth Obado.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Women MCAs exchange blows over attempts to impeach Migori Governor

KCSE candidate dies after drinking ethanol

A family in Migori County is mourning the death of their son after drinking a laboratory chemicals. George Ogutu, 17, a candidate at Nyango Mixed Secondary School in Suna West Sub-county, died fours after drinking ethanol to ‘get high’.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

KCSE candidate dies after drinking ethanol

Migori gubernatorial aspirants jostle for elders' blessings

Clan elders had a busy week as they hosted gubernatorial aspirants seeking their support ahead of the 2017 elections.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Migori gubernatorial aspirants jostle for elders' blessings

Patients' horror after sharing ward with dead body for eight hours

The body of a man was kept in a hospital ward for eight hours due to lack of a mortuary.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Patients' horror after sharing ward with dead body for eight hours

Rongo Sub-County Hospital driver arrested over attempted theft

The driver was apprehended by watchmen at the facility’s main gate as he was trying to maneuver his way out with the fuel that was meant for the hospital generator.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Rongo Sub-County Hospital driver arrested over attempted theft

Nowhere to run for circumcisers as authorities tighten the noose

Traditional circumcisers in Kuria, Migori County are engaging the police in a hide-and-seek game as the government intensifies fight against Female Genital Mutilation.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Nowhere to run for circumcisers as authorities tighten the noose

Girl, 10, rescued from facing knife in Kuria East

A team of police officers stormed a compound in Kuria East on Sunday and interrupted a traditional ceremony in which the girl was to be forcefully circumcised.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Girl, 10, rescued from facing knife in Kuria East

Police warn politicians against fanning violence

Five people were injured when supporters of Governor Okoth Obado and those of his challenger Ochilo Ayacko clashed during a fundraiser at Manyatta Secondary School.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Police warn politicians against fanning violence

Nyatike teacher accused of sexually abusing pupils

Education officials confirmed they were investigating the Sere Primary School teacher after the pupils reportedly opened up about their ordeal.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Nyatike teacher accused of sexually abusing pupils

Teacher caught selling fake KCPE examination papers

A teacher at a private school in Rongo is being held by the police after he was arrested on Friday evening with fake KCPE papers.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Teacher caught selling fake KCPE examination papers

Dairy farmers protest over non-payment

More than 1,500 farmers affiliated to Rongo Dairy Co-operative Society threatened to burn their dairy office in Rongo town if they were not paid Sh1.2 million for milk supplied over the last two months.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Dairy farmers protest over non-payment

Woman burnt to death for ‘stealing’ chicken in Migori

A woman was burnt to death at Ndege Oriedo village in Rongo, following a row over chicken.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Woman burnt to death for ‘stealing’ chicken in Migori

Migori Governor Okoth Obado’s new ODM office stirs debate

Migori Governor Okoth Obado has built an ODM county office in Migori town, but the party leadership has rejected it, saying they were not involved.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Migori Governor Okoth Obado’s new ODM office stirs debate

Loyalty battle as Mbadi and Orange House owner seek ODM ticket

ODM chairman John Mbadi is staring at what appears his biggest challenger in defending his Suba Constituency seat.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Loyalty battle as Mbadi and Orange House owner seek ODM ticket

Bras off in support of cancer war

Ladies, when you get home after a long day, nothing beats the feeling of relief that sweeps across your body when you remove the bra.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Bras off in support of cancer war

We didn't endorse Obado, Nyatike elders say

Nyatike elders have denied endorsing Migori Governor Okoth Obado for a second term in office.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

We didn't endorse Obado, Nyatike elders say

After a long wait, water finally flows back in Migori

Residents of Migori can now breathe a sigh of relief after water supply resumed in the county.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

After a long wait, water finally flows back in Migori

Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno’s silence leaves rivals guessing

Having not set foot in his constituency for over a year now, Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno now faces the stiffest opposition ever.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno’s silence leaves rivals guessing

Nurse sedates, rapes colleague at Migori dispensary

The male nurse, who is also in charge of a dispensary in Kanyamkago, Uriri sub-county, is reported to have injected a counsellor working with a local NGO but posted at the hospital with a sedative before raping her.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Nurse sedates, rapes colleague at Migori dispensary

Police arrest matatu crew and impound 305 explosives at Kenya-Tanzania border

Police in Migori County have arrested two Kenyans and impounded explosives at Isebania town, near the Kenya-Tanzania border.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Police arrest matatu crew and impound 305 explosives at Kenya-Tanzania border

Bedridden with rare cancer, girl’s plight exposes shocking state of Kenya’s healthcare

If only the malignant tumour had been diagnosed in its early stages, poor Belinda Otieno would be in school today preparing for her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam in the next few weeks.

By Scophine Otieno 8 years ago

Bedridden with rare cancer, girl’s plight exposes shocking state of Kenya’s healthcare

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