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

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

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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 1 month 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 2 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.

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Rai Pan Paper invests Sh3 billion in Webuye comeback

Previously known as Webuye Pan African Paper Mill, the company was privatised and acquired by Rai Group, which owns other factories like West Sugar Company.

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New 3D printing machine brings hope to amputees in Bungoma

It promises to make high-quality artificial limbs more affordable and accessible to amputees who have long been left behind by costly imports and limited supply.

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Why Busia sugarcane farmers are angry

Farmers with mature cane lamented that the decision was ill-advised, adding that the closure could be another scheme by the millers to lay off employees.

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Learning disrupted as students, parents protest against school principal

Learning at Ngwelo Friends Secondary School was disrupted on Tuesday morning after irate parents and students staged demonstrations to demand the transfer of the school's Principal.

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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 29 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

Rai Pan Paper invests Sh3 billion in Webuye comeback

Previously known as Webuye Pan African Paper Mill, the company was privatised and acquired by Rai Group, which owns other factories like West Sugar Company.

By 3 months ago

New 3D printing machine brings hope to amputees in Bungoma

It promises to make high-quality artificial limbs more affordable and accessible to amputees who have long been left behind by costly imports and limited supply.

By 4 months ago

Why Busia sugarcane farmers are angry

Farmers with mature cane lamented that the decision was ill-advised, adding that the closure could be another scheme by the millers to lay off employees.

By 5 months ago

Learning disrupted as students, parents protest against school principal

Learning at Ngwelo Friends Secondary School was disrupted on Tuesday morning after irate parents and students staged demonstrations to demand the transfer of the school's Principal.

By 7 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 29 days 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 1 month 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 1 month ago

Premium

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 1 month 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 1 month ago

Premium

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

Rai Pan Paper invests Sh3 billion in Webuye comeback

Previously known as Webuye Pan African Paper Mill, the company was privatised and acquired by Rai Group, which owns other factories like West Sugar Company.

By 3 months ago

New 3D printing machine brings hope to amputees in Bungoma

It promises to make high-quality artificial limbs more affordable and accessible to amputees who have long been left behind by costly imports and limited supply.

By 4 months ago

Why Busia sugarcane farmers are angry

Farmers with mature cane lamented that the decision was ill-advised, adding that the closure could be another scheme by the millers to lay off employees.

By 5 months ago

Learning disrupted as students, parents protest against school principal

Learning at Ngwelo Friends Secondary School was disrupted on Tuesday morning after irate parents and students staged demonstrations to demand the transfer of the school's Principal.

By 7 months ago

Barasa criticises Khalwale for undermining Kakamega service delivery

Governor Fernandes Barasa has expressed his concerns over what he perceives as Senator Bonny Khalwale's attempts to undermine service delivery.

By Jackline Inyanji 8 months ago