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Western governors pledge two-year tax holiday for NYOTA beneficiaries
Western Kenya governors have pledged to offer a two-year tax holiday to youth benefiting from the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement.
By 27 days ago
Western governors pledge two-year tax holiday for NYOTA beneficiaries
Police brutality survivors push for justice in Western and Nyanza
Survivors of police brutality from the Western and Nyanza regions are pushing for justice through the Kenya Champions for Justice.
By 1 month ago
Police brutality survivors push for justice in Western and Nyanza
Ruto allocates Sh400 million for construction of stalled Kakamega Airstrip
President Ruto says government has set aside Sh400 million for the construction and rehabilitation of the stalled Kakamega Airstrip, promising that the facility will soon be operational.
By 1 month ago
Ruto allocates Sh400 million for construction of stalled Kakamega Airstrip
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Ruto slams opposition, pushes Busia growth
He criticises opponents, urging Western Kenya to embrace government-led development projects. He unveils Sh1.1 billion plans for infrastructure, sports, and education projects for locals.
By 1 month ago
Ruto slams opposition, pushes Busia growth
DCP candidate withdraws from Malava race in favour of DAP-K's Panyako
DCP candidate Edgar Busiega said his decision to withdraw from the contest was made in good faith after wide consultations with supporters.
By 1 month ago
DCP candidate withdraws from Malava race in favour of DAP-K's Panyako
Court frees nurse accused of raping patient in hospital
The nurse denied the charges and was released on a bond of Sh200,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
By 2 months ago
Court frees nurse accused of raping patient in hospital
ODM rift deepens as Oparanya, Barasa clash over Kakamega politics
Political rivalry in Kakamega County has intensified, pitting Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and former governor Wycliffe Oparanya against his successor, Governor Fernandes Barasa.
By 2 months ago
ODM rift deepens as Oparanya, Barasa clash over Kakamega politics
State will clear Sh5.3b defunct NHIF pending bills, Duale says
Pending bills amounting to Sh5.3 billion from the defunct NHIF will be cleared in two months as part of ongoing reforms under the Social Health Authority. 
By 3 months ago
State will clear Sh5.3b defunct NHIF pending bills, Duale says
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Justice on sale: How racketeers at Busia courts are exploiting widows
A cartel, operating in collusion with some judicial officers, has transformed court processes into a profit-making enterprise, often leaving already vulnerable individuals in financial ruin.
By 3 months ago
Justice on sale: How racketeers at Busia courts are exploiting widows
Busia Chief Magistrate Nyalot says her life is in danger
Busia Chief Magistrate Edna Nyalot has revealed a scary incident when boda boda riders stormed her gate at night to demand that she recuse herself from a defilement case she was handling.
By 3 months ago
Busia Chief Magistrate Nyalot says her life is in danger
MP blames parents for rising teenage pregnancies in Matungu
Nabulindo noted that the spike in teenage pregnancies is threatening the success of free basic education in vulnerable communities like Matungu.
By 4 months ago
MP blames parents for rising teenage pregnancies in Matungu
Mudavadi: I'll make sure UDA retains Malava seat
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will spearhead the UDA campaigns for Malava constituency by-election after the seat was left vacant following the death of MP Malulu Injendi.
By 4 months ago
Mudavadi: I'll make sure UDA retains Malava seat
Leaders root for revival of coffee farming and diversification in western region
Oparanya urge farmers to embrace coffee farming as a way to improve their livelihoods and boost the local economy, besides sugarcane farming
By 4 months ago
Leaders root for revival of coffee farming and diversification in western region
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Ghosted by the State: Busia school with no teachers
Parents whose children were forced to trek several kilometers to access a school believed they had finally found a solution.
By 4 months ago
Ghosted by the State: Busia school with no teachers
Kakamega High in mourning as student collapses, dies during football match
David Owino Oduor collapsed moments after scoring a goal with a header during a casual football match at the school grounds.
By 4 months ago
Kakamega High in mourning as student collapses, dies during football match
Court suspends 3-month sugarcane harvesting ban
The High Court has suspended a Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) directive barring milling companies from buying sugarcane from farmers for three months.
By 4 months ago
Court suspends 3-month sugarcane harvesting ban
Busia farmers plot revival as Ruto promises double cane bonus
Sugarcane farmers in Busia County have agreed on key measures aimed at reviving the troubled Busia Out-growers Company linked to Mumias Sugar Company.
By 5 months ago
Busia farmers plot revival as Ruto promises double cane bonus
Western governors pledge two-year tax holiday for NYOTA beneficiaries
Western Kenya governors have pledged to offer a two-year tax holiday to youth benefiting from the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement.
By 27 days ago
Western governors pledge two-year tax holiday for NYOTA beneficiaries
Police brutality survivors push for justice in Western and Nyanza
Survivors of police brutality from the Western and Nyanza regions are pushing for justice through the Kenya Champions for Justice.
By 1 month ago
Police brutality survivors push for justice in Western and Nyanza
Ruto allocates Sh400 million for construction of stalled Kakamega Airstrip
President Ruto says government has set aside Sh400 million for the construction and rehabilitation of the stalled Kakamega Airstrip, promising that the facility will soon be operational.
By 1 month ago
Ruto allocates Sh400 million for construction of stalled Kakamega Airstrip
Premium
Ruto slams opposition, pushes Busia growth
He criticises opponents, urging Western Kenya to embrace government-led development projects. He unveils Sh1.1 billion plans for infrastructure, sports, and education projects for locals.
By 1 month ago
Ruto slams opposition, pushes Busia growth
DCP candidate withdraws from Malava race in favour of DAP-K's Panyako
DCP candidate Edgar Busiega said his decision to withdraw from the contest was made in good faith after wide consultations with supporters.
By 1 month ago
DCP candidate withdraws from Malava race in favour of DAP-K's Panyako
Court frees nurse accused of raping patient in hospital
The nurse denied the charges and was released on a bond of Sh200,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
By 2 months ago
Court frees nurse accused of raping patient in hospital
ODM rift deepens as Oparanya, Barasa clash over Kakamega politics
Political rivalry in Kakamega County has intensified, pitting Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and former governor Wycliffe Oparanya against his successor, Governor Fernandes Barasa.
By 2 months ago
ODM rift deepens as Oparanya, Barasa clash over Kakamega politics
State will clear Sh5.3b defunct NHIF pending bills, Duale says
Pending bills amounting to Sh5.3 billion from the defunct NHIF will be cleared in two months as part of ongoing reforms under the Social Health Authority. 
By 3 months ago
State will clear Sh5.3b defunct NHIF pending bills, Duale says
Premium
Justice on sale: How racketeers at Busia courts are exploiting widows
A cartel, operating in collusion with some judicial officers, has transformed court processes into a profit-making enterprise, often leaving already vulnerable individuals in financial ruin.
By 3 months ago
Justice on sale: How racketeers at Busia courts are exploiting widows
Busia Chief Magistrate Nyalot says her life is in danger
Busia Chief Magistrate Edna Nyalot has revealed a scary incident when boda boda riders stormed her gate at night to demand that she recuse herself from a defilement case she was handling.
By 3 months ago
Busia Chief Magistrate Nyalot says her life is in danger
MP blames parents for rising teenage pregnancies in Matungu
Nabulindo noted that the spike in teenage pregnancies is threatening the success of free basic education in vulnerable communities like Matungu.
By 4 months ago
MP blames parents for rising teenage pregnancies in Matungu
Mudavadi: I'll make sure UDA retains Malava seat
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will spearhead the UDA campaigns for Malava constituency by-election after the seat was left vacant following the death of MP Malulu Injendi.
By 4 months ago
Mudavadi: I'll make sure UDA retains Malava seat
Leaders root for revival of coffee farming and diversification in western region
Oparanya urge farmers to embrace coffee farming as a way to improve their livelihoods and boost the local economy, besides sugarcane farming
By 4 months ago
Leaders root for revival of coffee farming and diversification in western region
Premium
Ghosted by the State: Busia school with no teachers
Parents whose children were forced to trek several kilometers to access a school believed they had finally found a solution.
By 4 months ago
Ghosted by the State: Busia school with no teachers
Kakamega High in mourning as student collapses, dies during football match
David Owino Oduor collapsed moments after scoring a goal with a header during a casual football match at the school grounds.
By 4 months ago
Kakamega High in mourning as student collapses, dies during football match
Court suspends 3-month sugarcane harvesting ban
The High Court has suspended a Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) directive barring milling companies from buying sugarcane from farmers for three months.
By 4 months ago
Court suspends 3-month sugarcane harvesting ban
Busia farmers plot revival as Ruto promises double cane bonus
Sugarcane farmers in Busia County have agreed on key measures aimed at reviving the troubled Busia Out-growers Company linked to Mumias Sugar Company.
By 5 months ago
Busia farmers plot revival as Ruto promises double cane bonus
Western governors pledge two-year tax holiday for NYOTA beneficiaries
Western Kenya governors have pledged to offer a two-year tax holiday to youth benefiting from the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement.
By 27 days ago
Western governors pledge two-year tax holiday for NYOTA beneficiaries
Police brutality survivors push for justice in Western and Nyanza
Survivors of police brutality from the Western and Nyanza regions are pushing for justice through the Kenya Champions for Justice.
By 1 month ago
Police brutality survivors push for justice in Western and Nyanza
Ruto allocates Sh400 million for construction of stalled Kakamega Airstrip
President Ruto says government has set aside Sh400 million for the construction and rehabilitation of the stalled Kakamega Airstrip, promising that the facility will soon be operational.
By 1 month ago
Ruto allocates Sh400 million for construction of stalled Kakamega Airstrip
Premium
Ruto slams opposition, pushes Busia growth
He criticises opponents, urging Western Kenya to embrace government-led development projects. He unveils Sh1.1 billion plans for infrastructure, sports, and education projects for locals.
By 1 month ago
Ruto slams opposition, pushes Busia growth
DCP candidate withdraws from Malava race in favour of DAP-K's Panyako
DCP candidate Edgar Busiega said his decision to withdraw from the contest was made in good faith after wide consultations with supporters.
By 1 month ago
DCP candidate withdraws from Malava race in favour of DAP-K's Panyako
Court frees nurse accused of raping patient in hospital
The nurse denied the charges and was released on a bond of Sh200,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
By 2 months ago
Court frees nurse accused of raping patient in hospital
Who owns Kenya?: 2pc control over half of arable land
Business
By Macharia Kamau
56 mins ago
How Ruto-Trump health deal risks patient data
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
56 mins ago
Why Kenyan police in Haiti are searching for Kabiru's body
National
By Hudson Gumbihi
56 mins ago
Impeachment drama: Why governors always survive
Politics
By Harold Odhiambo
56 mins ago
Treasury pockets Sh245b from Safaricom sale
Business
By Brian Ngugi and Graham Kajilwa
1 hr ago
Why the church is angry with President Ruto
National
By Josphat Thiong’o and George Njunge
1 hr ago
Why KRA is after Sonko's millions
Courts
By Kamau Muthoni
1 hr ago