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Nathan Ochunge

Kenya Kwanza: 'Uhuru doesn't want to retire'

Kenya Kwanza leaders now claim that President Uhuru Kenyatta is not ready to retire but wants to remain in power after August 9 polls.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Kenya Kwanza: 'Uhuru doesn't want to retire'

Mudavadi, Wetang’ula to control 30 per cent of government if Ruto wins

Mudavadi, Wetang’ula to control 30 per cent of government if Ruto wins

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Ojaamong's entry into Teso South race complicates things for rivals

Ojaamong's entry into Teso South race complicates things for rivals

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Murdered child buried in emotional ceremony

Murdered child buried in emotional ceremony

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Hospital, patient locked in amputation row

Patient Antony Imbenzi insists the doctor cut a bit too high above t the injury, Kakamega Referral Hospital says no.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Hospital, patient locked in amputation row

CS Eugene Wamalwa, the power broker gaining popularity in Western

Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa’s survival tactic is the reason he is keen on delving into elective politics.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

CS Eugene Wamalwa, the power broker gaining popularity in Western

Clan politics at play as aspirants seek to end Fred Kapondi’s reign in region

For the first time, a woman has thrown her hat in the ring as MP Kapondi is accused of failing to tackle challenges facing area’s voters.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Clan politics at play as aspirants seek to end Fred Kapondi’s reign in region

ODM piles pressure on Prof Kutima to resign as deputy governor

The defection of Kakamega Deputy Governor Philip Kutima and Nominated Senator Naomi Shiyonga to DAP-K is causing jitters among ODM party luminaries

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

ODM piles pressure on Prof Kutima to resign as deputy governor

Deputy Governor Philip Kutima under fire for defecting to DAP-K

Prof Kutima was expected to battle it out for the party ticket with former Ketraco CEO Fernandes Barasa and Shinyalu MP Justus Kizito.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Deputy Governor Philip Kutima under fire for defecting to DAP-K

Video: How wrong photo by international media ruined Kenyan man's life

Cedric Shivonje is shunned by his villagers who believe he could be a spirit that has returned to torment them by roaming around.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Video: How wrong photo by international media ruined Kenyan man's life

State firm gives Sh1.4b to business startups in Kakamega

More than 36,000 youth in Kakamega County have benefitted from business startup grants totalling Sh1.404 billion.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

State firm gives Sh1.4b to business startups in Kakamega

Interview: Cleophas Malala on fallout with Raila and rumours about his mansion

Critics see a rebel in Malala but they agree the youthful politician is a force to reckon with. Musalia Mudavadi described him as a reliable fighter.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Interview: Cleophas Malala on fallout with Raila and rumours about his mansion

Ex-Lurambi MP dies after long battle with prostate cancer

Javan Ommani served as Lurambi MP between 1992 and 1997.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Ex-Lurambi MP dies after long battle with prostate cancer

Salaries gobble up Kakamega budget as health gets lion share

Kakamega County has proposed a Sh14 billion budget for the 2022-23 financial year.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Salaries gobble up Kakamega budget as health gets lion share

Why villagers believe the sinkhole on Luucho Hills is Lake Victoria’s ‘nose’

The mysterious hill with a sinkhole at the top is believed to be Lake Victoria’s nose. Locals say it is over 5,000 years old.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Why villagers believe the sinkhole on Luucho Hills is Lake Victoria’s ‘nose’

Plot to unseat Wetang’ula hots up ahead of August poll

Moses Wetang’ula has not announced whether he will defend the seat, being one of the key players in the Kenya Kwanza Alliance.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Plot to unseat Wetang’ula hots up ahead of August poll

Defying cultural norms to champion for family planning

Somali woman has challenged cultural norms by advocating for sexual and reproductive health rights among the youth.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Defying cultural norms to champion for family planning

Western women return to reclaim their spot in region’s elective positions

Florence Mutua is focused on capturing the Busia governor seat.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Western women return to reclaim their spot in region’s elective positions

20,000 to attend funeral of Iteso king

King Emorimor with a cabinet of 15 members from Kenya and Uganda played a role in re-election of Museveni after rallying his community for support.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

20,000 to attend funeral of Iteso king

Sh47m projects to curb water shortage and improve sanitation at border town

The county is drilling 25 boreholes in Malaba to cushion the locals from perennial water shortage.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Sh47m projects to curb water shortage and improve sanitation at border town

Cracks emerge in Azimio over party nominations

Cracks have started emerging in Azimio la Umoja after affiliate parties dismissed a proposal to adopt consensus in nominating aspirants.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Cracks emerge in Azimio over party nominations

Private primary schools free to start junior secondary section

CS Magoha says the government will not fund the private schools in building CBC classes, saying only public primary and secondary schools are funded.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Private primary schools free to start junior secondary section

Magoha: Private schools free to start junior secondary schools

Magoha says private school owners are free to set up junior secondary provided that they produce proof of space and CBC-compliant teachers.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Magoha: Private schools free to start junior secondary schools

Keep off succession, Mudavadi tells Uhuru

Kenya Kwanza leaders warn the president against imposing Raila on the people.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Keep off succession, Mudavadi tells Uhuru

Azimio la Umoja will use consensus to pick candidates, Oparanya reveals

Aspirants eyeing elective positions through Azimio la Umoja coalition will have to agree on a single candidate for each elective seat.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Azimio la Umoja will use consensus to pick candidates, Oparanya reveals

Mudavadi, Wetang’ula don’t speak for Luhya, Western leaders declare

The leaders said Mudavadi and Wetang’ula did not speak for the Luhya community, but betrayed it.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Mudavadi, Wetang’ula don’t speak for Luhya, Western leaders declare

Famous Kakamega estates named after its most revered sons

Kakamega Municipality has two famous estates namely Amalemba and Otiende.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Famous Kakamega estates named after its most revered sons

Why DAP-K is unsettling the ‘big boys’ in Western

The Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) is making inroads in Western Kenya two months after it was formed.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Why DAP-K is unsettling the ‘big boys’ in Western

‘My house caved in as I watched’: Why villagers dread gold mine

At least 10 houses in Shibuye village have caved in due to mining activities. Calls for probe into claims that deaths are not reported.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

‘My house caved in as I watched’: Why villagers dread gold mine

Gold mines render hundreds homeless

At least ten houses have caved in due to mining activities amid calls for probe into claims that deaths are not reported.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Gold mines render hundreds homeless

Bizarre burials of the Luhya, where wishes of the clan prevail

In some clans, an uncircumcised man has to undergo the cut before being buried.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Bizarre burials of the Luhya, where wishes of the clan prevail

To cremate or not to cremate? Why that is the burning question

Among the Luhyas and Luos, funerals are an elaborate affair to an extent when death occurs in a given homestead, a funds drive is carried out.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

To cremate or not to cremate? Why that is the burning question

Deputy Governor leads charge to oust Wetang’ula

Deputy Governor Charles Ngome was among the masterminds of the botched coup in Ford Kenya.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Deputy Governor leads charge to oust Wetang’ula

Mt Elgon: Where only women head households

Land tussle had left hundreds dead in Mt Elgon before army was deployed to restore order. One widow is now raising 10 children on her own.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Mt Elgon: Where only women head households

Why Ruto is pushing for Mudavadi to join his fold

William Ruto is warming his way into the heart of both Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi and Ford-Kenya's Moses Wetang'ula.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Why Ruto is pushing for Mudavadi to join his fold

Will Moses Wetang’ula survive DAP-K foray that could end his political career?

Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula is a man under siege following spirited campaigns by the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) .

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Will Moses Wetang’ula survive DAP-K foray that could end his political career?

DAP-K party leader reveals deal with Raila

DAP-K will sponsor candidates in positions including governor, senator, woman representative, MP and ward representative.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

DAP-K party leader reveals deal with Raila

Woman kills self, her two children by setting house on fire

Bodies of Hellen Vuyanzi and her two children were taken to Webuye County Hospital morgue.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Woman kills self, her two children by setting house on fire

Amani set to unveil party boss as presidential candidate

Currently, Mudavadi is the ANC party leader, while Simon Gikuru is the secretary-general.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Amani set to unveil party boss as presidential candidate

Ruto says he prefers working with Mudavadi and Wetang'ula

DP Ruto to speak to Mudavadi and Wetang’ula with a view of joining hands with ‘Hustler’ nation

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Ruto says he prefers working with Mudavadi and Wetang'ula

List of MPs, senators who accompanied Ruto to Malala tournament

Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala organised the football match to counter the Bukhungu II meeting.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

List of MPs, senators who accompanied Ruto to Malala tournament

Atwoli: Mudavadi, Wetang'ula risk flinging into political oblivion

Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang’ula have given indications that they will not attend the Bukhungu II meeting in Kakamega tomorrow.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Atwoli: Mudavadi, Wetang'ula risk flinging into political oblivion

Too many small parties dividing the country along tribal lines

Lusaka has cautioned against the formation of more small political parties, noting the move is dividing the country along tribal lines.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Too many small parties dividing the country along tribal lines

Family calls for help as disease threatens to wipe out lineage

The disease appears to be spreading fast in Muhati’s clan called Bamilonje. Doctors says Muhati could be suffering from autoimmune disorder.

By Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago

Family calls for help as disease threatens to wipe out lineage

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