Two killed in quarry collapse during sand harvesting in Webuye

Two people were killed and two others seriously injured after a quarry collapsed during sand harvesting in Maraka Ward, Webuye East Sub-County, Bungoma County.

By 15 days ago

Bungoma Governor Lusaka denies Sh3.6M Christmas tree claim

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has denied claims that his administration spent Sh3.6 million on a Christmas tree lighting event in 2019.

By 17 days ago

Didmus Barasa: Uhuru is a stumbling block to Ruto's re-election bid

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has slammed former President Uhuru Kenyatta for allegedly standing in the way of President William Ruto’s re-election bid.

By 18 days ago

EX-Pan paper workers demand payment

Former Pan Paper workers demand payment despite Sh229 million having been released by the government to settle their dues.

By 18 days ago

EACC probes Bungoma county over alleged Sh3.6 million Christmas tree

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has launched investigations into Sh3.6 million, allegedly spent on a Christmas tree by Bungoma county government.

By 17 days ago

Community secures Sh16m to conserve Mt Elgon forest

Efforts to conserve Mount Elgon Forest received a major boost yesterday after local Community Forest Associations (CFAs) secured a Sh16 million grant to enhance their activities.

By 20 days ago

Bungoma deputy Mbatiany eyes Lusaka succession

Bungoma Deputy Governor Janepher Mbatiany has declared interest in succeeding her boss, Governor Kenneth Lusaka, in 2027.

By 22 days ago

Bungoma clinches multiple National Agricultural Awards, ranks third countrywide

Bungoma County stamped its authority as a national leader in agricultural transformation after clinching multiple honours at the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project.

By 25 days ago

Treasury to allocate Sh2 billion to clear Nzoia workers debts

Relief for Nzoia workers as treasury commits Sh2 billion debt payout.

By 26 days ago

Stakeholders demand immediate release of full school funds

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka says the unwarranted delayed disbursement of capitation is pushing many schools to the brink with the management at loss on how to handle the situation.

By 27 days ago

KENAS says all entities will undergo mandatory accreditation

Local entities and infrastructures will be subjected to mandatory accreditation to make them conform to international best practices.

By 27 days ago

Ex-Nzoia Sugar staff, farmers stage protests

Farmers affiliated with Nzoia Sugar Company and former workers are protesting over billions of shillings in unpaid dues.

By 1 month ago

Police destroy 2,000 litres of Kangara, 120 litres of chang'aa in Bungoma

One person was arrested in the operation led by Assistant Commissioner of the Mitua-Soysambu area, Solomon Nginai, targeting two villages.

By 1 month ago

Affordable housing public participation meet flops

A public participation meeting on thew planned construction of affordable housing and a smart city at the Red Cross hall in Kanduyi, flopped after the conveners failed to show up.

By 1 month ago

Lusaka pledges to unite Western leaders, mobilise support for Ruto's re-election

Newly appointed Western Region coordinator for President Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign, Governor Lusaka, has pledged to unite leaders across the region to drive grassroots mobilisation.

By 1 month ago

Luhya community is not ready for presidency, Lusaka says

Lusaka said that clearing pending presidential pledges will be critical in consolidating political support for President Ruto in the vote-rich Western region.

By 1 month ago

Ford Kenya cuts links with Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi

Ford Kenya has severed links with Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi, barely days after the lawmaker distanced himself from the political outfit.

By 2 months ago

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Nzoia Sugar roars back after seven-month factory upgrade

Nzoia Sugar Factory has resumed milling after seven months of intensive maintenance, marking a significant milestone in its revival journey.

By 2 months ago

Alarm as bats invade Lugulu Hospital, sparking fears of bad omen

Residents of Webuye have expressed concerns over a bat infestation at Lugulu Hospital.

By 2 months ago

Farmers urged to adopt climate smart seeds to combat climate change and boost yields

Farmers in Western region have been urged to adopt drought resistant or climate smart seeds as a strategy to combat effects of climate change.

By 3 months ago

Court allows IEBC to change tallying centre in ChweleKabuchai by-election

The petitions filed separately by MCA aspirant Erick Wekesa and voter Ben Paul Wangila challenged IEBC’s last-minute shift of the tallying venue.

By 3 months ago

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Government pays Sh229m to Pan Paper staff 16 years after layoffs

The former employees were paid Sh75 million in 2018 as an ex-gratia payment based on their three months’ salary net of tax.

By 3 months ago

Youths disrupt meeting to discuss uprooting of 100-year fig tree in Mt.Elgon

Armed youths disrupted a meeting convened by the Saboat elders in Mt Elgon.

By 3 months ago

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West Kenya Sugar invests Sh1 billion in cane development

A total of 79 demonstration farms have been set up in Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma, and Nandi counties to serve as a seed-cane bank.

By 3 months ago

Vandalism of power facilities hurts growth, Wandayi warns

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi says vandals of electricity infrastructure will be prosecuted and could face fines of up to Sh5 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years.

By 3 months ago

Counties urged to adopt eco-friendly farming to fight climate change

The National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation 2024-2033 entails sustainable farming approaches that are friendly to nature, plants, humans and animals.

By 4 months ago

Kibabii University, communities partner to regenerate and conserve Mt. Elgon Forest

Through Community Forest Associations, stakeholders aim to restore at least 35 hectares of the catchment during a tree-planting exercise scheduled for November 7, 2025, in the endangered forest.

By 4 months ago

Two killed in quarry collapse during sand harvesting in Webuye

Two people were killed and two others seriously injured after a quarry collapsed during sand harvesting in Maraka Ward, Webuye East Sub-County, Bungoma County.

By 15 days ago

Bungoma Governor Lusaka denies Sh3.6M Christmas tree claim

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has denied claims that his administration spent Sh3.6 million on a Christmas tree lighting event in 2019.

By 17 days ago

Didmus Barasa: Uhuru is a stumbling block to Ruto's re-election bid

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has slammed former President Uhuru Kenyatta for allegedly standing in the way of President William Ruto’s re-election bid.

By 18 days ago

EX-Pan paper workers demand payment

Former Pan Paper workers demand payment despite Sh229 million having been released by the government to settle their dues.

By 18 days ago

EACC probes Bungoma county over alleged Sh3.6 million Christmas tree

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has launched investigations into Sh3.6 million, allegedly spent on a Christmas tree by Bungoma county government.

By 17 days ago

Community secures Sh16m to conserve Mt Elgon forest

Efforts to conserve Mount Elgon Forest received a major boost yesterday after local Community Forest Associations (CFAs) secured a Sh16 million grant to enhance their activities.

By 20 days ago

Bungoma deputy Mbatiany eyes Lusaka succession

Bungoma Deputy Governor Janepher Mbatiany has declared interest in succeeding her boss, Governor Kenneth Lusaka, in 2027.

By 22 days ago

Bungoma clinches multiple National Agricultural Awards, ranks third countrywide

Bungoma County stamped its authority as a national leader in agricultural transformation after clinching multiple honours at the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project.

By 25 days ago

Treasury to allocate Sh2 billion to clear Nzoia workers debts

Relief for Nzoia workers as treasury commits Sh2 billion debt payout.

By 26 days ago

Stakeholders demand immediate release of full school funds

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka says the unwarranted delayed disbursement of capitation is pushing many schools to the brink with the management at loss on how to handle the situation.

By 27 days ago

KENAS says all entities will undergo mandatory accreditation

Local entities and infrastructures will be subjected to mandatory accreditation to make them conform to international best practices.

By 27 days ago

Ex-Nzoia Sugar staff, farmers stage protests

Farmers affiliated with Nzoia Sugar Company and former workers are protesting over billions of shillings in unpaid dues.

By 1 month ago

Police destroy 2,000 litres of Kangara, 120 litres of chang'aa in Bungoma

One person was arrested in the operation led by Assistant Commissioner of the Mitua-Soysambu area, Solomon Nginai, targeting two villages.

By 1 month ago