Women leaders launch lobby to back Raila's bid
Lobby group out to drum up grassroots support for ODM leader, will also be used to empower women eyeing leadership positions.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Women leaders launch lobby to back Raila's bid
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Meet the Homa Bay village sensation 'obsessed' with his OGW award
Elmards Akech who has become a sensation in his Homa Bay village proudly says that he rightly earned the award and cannot hide it.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Meet the Homa Bay village sensation 'obsessed' with his OGW award
Hope for small parties in Azimio as popularity grows
Buoyed by the formation of Azimio la Umoja coalition, fringe parties are flexing their political muscles as they brace for a contest...
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Hope for small parties in Azimio as popularity grows
Attempted robbery at steel factory in Kisumu goes wrong
One person has been arrested as police launched a manhunt for two armed robbers captured on CCTV in an attempted robbery at a steel factory in Kisumu.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Attempted robbery at steel factory in Kisumu goes wrong
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This man Joash Maangi: Strategic retreats or sheer indecisiveness?
In the last three months, Dr Maangi has changed goal posts several times, confusing both friend and foe in the process.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
This man Joash Maangi: Strategic retreats or sheer indecisiveness?
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Inside plans to transform Kisumu County
Kisumu City could be headed for a robust remodelling to change its infrastructure outlook and development plans.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Inside plans to transform Kisumu County
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Titanic battle for top seat looms as Kisumu big guns unveil strategies
Nyong’o’s opponents accuse him of engaging in “dirty tricks” to stifle their campaigns as businesswoman Awuor Meso joins race to unseat him.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Titanic battle for top seat looms as Kisumu big guns unveil strategies
Two killed as Miwani Sugar Company woes deepen
An auctioneer in the company of youths armed with crude weapons raided the premises to evict workers of the miller from the property.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Two killed as Miwani Sugar Company woes deepen
Grief as Ohangla musician and three band members perish in a road accident
Ohangla lovers are mourning following the demise of one of the fastest rising stars, Philip Omondi popularly known as Ndogo Jaraha, and three members
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Grief as Ohangla musician and three band members perish in a road accident
Police hunt murder suspects who broke out of Kodiaga prison
Tension was high as prison officials led by Nyanza Regional Commissioner Magu Mutindika sought to find out how the two escaped.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Police hunt murder suspects who broke out of Kodiaga prison
Court now reverses order that favoured impeached Migori speaker
Migori County Assembly Speaker Boaz Okoth suffered a setback in the battle to keep his job after a court reversed an earlier decision
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Court now reverses order that favoured impeached Migori speaker
Victims of 'Tilapia Beach' demolitions awarded Sh76m
The High Court has awarded Sh76 million to two victims of the 2019 demolitions of eateries on the shores of Lake Victoria in Kisumu.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Victims of 'Tilapia Beach' demolitions awarded Sh76m
Impeached Migori Speaker in trouble over graft cases
The county assembly poked holes in last week's court decision that had given Okoth some reprieve and called for its review.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Impeached Migori Speaker in trouble over graft cases
Newly repaired rail line lies idle, open to vandals
Two months after the newly rehabilitated Kisumu-Butere railway was launched, trains are yet to start plying the Western Kenya route.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Newly repaired rail line lies idle, open to vandals
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Orphans of Mudavadi, Wetangula pact with Ruto in Western region
For over three years after Deputy President William Ruto started his quest for presidency, four men were the face of his campaigns.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Orphans of Mudavadi, Wetangula pact with Ruto in Western region
Jubilee, ODM eye joint campaigns as Nyong’o is endorsed
Raila Odinga’s presidential campaign team has planned a joint robust drive with President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Jubilee, ODM eye joint campaigns as Nyong’o is endorsed
Two counties agree to end protracted row over unpaid Sh29.5m water bill
Kericho residents can now breathe a sigh of relief after Bomet County agreed to restore water supply despite an unpaid Sh29.5 million bill.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Two counties agree to end protracted row over unpaid Sh29.5m water bill
Rising tide of shipments signals boom for Kenya's blue economy
In the last year, the government has made significant investments in infrastructure targeted to boost the fortunes of the blue economy.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Rising tide of shipments signals boom for Kenya's blue economy
Small parties give ODM headache in strongholds
ODM leaders want majority of seats to be won by Azimio la Umoja candidates as fringe parties work to challenge the dominance of the party.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Small parties give ODM headache in strongholds
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Inside Kenya's plan to become central player in ship building
Kenya is flexing its ship building muscles to compete with two of Africa’s biggest builders - South Africa and Egypt.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Inside Kenya's plan to become central player in ship building
Student dies, three injured after toilet collapses in Nyabondo school
The body of the student was retrieved almost three hours after the incident.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Student dies, three injured after toilet collapses in Nyabondo school
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Faces behind Raila's bid to lock Ruto out of Nyanza, Western
ODM leader Raila Odinga is leaving nothing to chance in securing Western and Nyanza regions in his quest to become the fifth president.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Faces behind Raila's bid to lock Ruto out of Nyanza, Western
Boda boda rider handed life sentence for defiling minor
He had been a trusted family friend who would transport the family’s seven-year-old minor to and from school every day in Kolwa Central.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Boda boda rider handed life sentence for defiling minor
Kisumu estates acquired their names from heroes, events and pioneers
Ondele was among the first people to live in the area after migrating from Alego.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Kisumu estates acquired their names from heroes, events and pioneers
Court quashes county's plan to increase land rates
The increments were part of the Draft Valuation Roll 2017 that Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s administration developed.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Court quashes county's plan to increase land rates
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Man sues hospital, claims forceps left in his body after surgical operation
Newton Gogo avers he has endured persistent pain that has seen him in and out of various health facilities.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Man sues hospital, claims forceps left in his body after surgical operation
Relief for Kisumu residents government decision to increase land rates quashed
A court has stopped an attempt by the county government of Kisumu to increase land rates multiple times.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Relief for Kisumu residents government decision to increase land rates quashed
Pain of families with missing kin as more bodies located in Yala
The riddle surrounding bodies retrieved from River Yala in Siaya County has deepened after residents discovered two more bodies...
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Pain of families with missing kin as more bodies located in Yala
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Horror of bodies dumped in River Yala, some with fingers cut off and acid burns
Some of the bodies are found in River Yala have deep cuts, others with ropes tied around their necks and stashed in sacks.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Horror of bodies dumped in River Yala, some with fingers cut off and acid burns
No safe houses yet for gender violence victims
Victims are forced to go back to the environments where the abuse happened, exposing them further.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
No safe houses yet for gender violence victims
Security officers, leaders caught by surprise as President visits Kisumu
President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday made a surprise visit to Kisumu Port to inspect the progress of activities.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Security officers, leaders caught by surprise as President visits Kisumu
President Uhuru makes surprise visit to Kisumu port
According to Kenya Ports Authority, since the rehabilitation of the port, volumes of cargo handled at the port increased by tenfold
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
President Uhuru makes surprise visit to Kisumu port
Nyong’o asks Uhuru not to sign NHIF Bill to law
Anyang' Nyong'o has proposed fresh amendments to the National Hospital Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that is waiting presidential assent.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Nyong’o asks Uhuru not to sign NHIF Bill to law
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The man Kenya forgot: Miner Tom Okwach’s family painful cry 37 days later
Tom Okwach was trapped in a mine alongside seven other miners at the beginning of December, six of his colleagues were rescued and a body recovered.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
The man Kenya forgot: Miner Tom Okwach’s family painful cry 37 days later
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Handshake projects rev up shipping, logistics in Nyanza
Projects such as revival of the railway and Kisumu Port as well as construction of roads have breathed life to the region.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Handshake projects rev up shipping, logistics in Nyanza
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Where one kilo of 'Mbuta' stomach can get you Sh20,000
The maws, or the fish air bladder, which is basically stomach of the Nile Perch, locally known as Mbuta, are much sought after for their nutrients.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Where one kilo of 'Mbuta' stomach can get you Sh20,000
Raila intensifies bid to woo Mudavadi
Mudavadi has been under pressure from the Jubilee government deep State to support Raila Odinga’s 2022 presidential bid.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Raila intensifies bid to woo Mudavadi
Kisumu street bash kicks off
Kisumu street party started with a bang as thousands of residents turned up.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Kisumu street bash kicks off
Music, dance, food and drinks in plenty as city hosts street fest
Two streets closed to act as event’s venue. Initiative was a collaboration between the county government and private sector.
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Music, dance, food and drinks in plenty as city hosts street fest
Raila to open Kisumu street bash
Raila Odinga to open Kisumu street bash as plans to hold the event gains momentum
By Harold Odhiambo 2 years ago
Raila to open Kisumu street bash
More pain as Ruto raids shallow pockets yet again
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