Family of four killed in Manyanja accident
A family of four has today been killed in an accident along the Eldoret-Malaba highway at Manyanja junction.
By Omelo Juliet 10 months ago
Family of four killed in Manyanja accident
How Busia Sacco is banking on technology to enhance service delivery
The Faridi Sacco App will enable members to access all the services needed online rather than having to physically visit their offices.
By Omelo Juliet 10 months ago
How Busia Sacco is banking on technology to enhance service delivery
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From Jesus to John the Baptist: 'Prophets' of the Mulembe nation
The sect leaders, mainly from Bungoma County and parts of Trans Nzoia, have seen their followers go out of their way to get blessings from the 'gods'.
By Omelo Juliet 11 months ago
From Jesus to John the Baptist: 'Prophets' of the Mulembe nation
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I'm not like them, says Yesu wa Tongaren
Eliud Wekesa set free after prosecution says it has no evidence against him. Wekesa say unlike many preachers, his only wealth is his beard and hair on his head.
By Omelo Juliet 11 months ago
I'm not like them, says Yesu wa Tongaren
Court frees 'Yesu wa Tongaren' for lack of evidence
Principal Magistrate Tom Orlando said the prosecution had not provided enough evidence against the offences Wekesa was being accused of.
By Omelo Juliet 11 months ago
Court frees 'Yesu wa Tongaren' for lack of evidence
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Azimio leaders deserted me, MP Waluke reveals
Sirisia MP John Waluke has revealed how his 'political friends' abandoned him after he was charged in the Sh313 million National Cereal and Produce Board fraud case last year.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Azimio leaders deserted me, MP Waluke reveals
Lusaka tells county ministers to get down to work after swearing-in
Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has called on his cabinet to get down to work immediately following Friday's swearing-in.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Lusaka tells county ministers to get down to work after swearing-in
Wangamati tells off Lusaka over Sh19m corruption claims
Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati said no public money went to waste under his watch, adding that implementation of the scholarship programme was above board.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Wangamati tells off Lusaka over Sh19m corruption claims
William Ruto confident Supreme Court judges will not be compromised
President-elect lauds Bungoma residents for voting for Kenya Kwanza alliance. Ruto heaps praises on IEBC chairman for 'refusing to be bribed, intimidated'
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
William Ruto confident Supreme Court judges will not be compromised
Girl,17, abandoned by relative in Bungoma town
Merceline Situma, a Standard Seven pupil claims she travelled from Nairobi in the company of a woman she had always believed was her biological mother.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Girl,17, abandoned by relative in Bungoma town
Moses Wetang'ula cleared to defend Senate seat
Wetang'ula said he was comfortable with the Senate seat, arguing that what he is fighting for within the Kenya Kwanza will benefit the region.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Moses Wetang'ula cleared to defend Senate seat
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Wycliffe Wangamati, Kenneth Lusaka defend their records as contest hots up
In 2017, Wangamati, a career accountant, managed to dethrone Lusaka who had served one term. It is hard to tell who between Wangamati and Lusaka would win if the election was held today.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Wycliffe Wangamati, Kenneth Lusaka defend their records as contest hots up
Amani, Ford-K leaders affirm Western is safe in Kenya Kwanza
Mudavadi: People are saying the Luhya cannot deliver even 70 per cent of the votes to Kenya Kwanza, but I want to tell them that in 2007 and 2017 we delivered over 90 per cent to Raila.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Amani, Ford-K leaders affirm Western is safe in Kenya Kwanza
Didmus Barasa wanted over branding of GK vehicle with UDA party colours
Police are looking for Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa after a government vehicle was found branded with UDA colours complete with his campaign portrait.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Didmus Barasa wanted over branding of GK vehicle with UDA party colours
Boost for Speaker Kenneth Lusaka after backing by Iteso group
Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka's gubernatorial bid received a shot in the arm after the Iteso community residing in Bungoma county declared their support for him.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Boost for Speaker Kenneth Lusaka after backing by Iteso group
Nzoia Sugar Company to close for maintenance
The company will suspend its operations for eight weeks for routine maintenance from May 19.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Nzoia Sugar Company to close for maintenance
Trouble in DAP-K camp as officials quit
The defecting officials were received by Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka, Ford Kenya's governorship aspirant in the county. They accused the Wafula Wamunyinyi-led party of sidelining them.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Trouble in DAP-K camp as officials quit
Chaos, confusion rock ANC primaries
Chaos and confusion marred Amani National Congress (ANC) primaries in Kakamega yesterday.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Chaos, confusion rock ANC primaries
Farmers counting losses as armyworm invasion spreads
Desperate farmers have resorted to sprinkling ash on their farms to control the pests as they do not have money to buy pesticides.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Farmers counting losses as armyworm invasion spreads
Identical twins selected to join same national school
Identical twins who scored 410 and 397 marks in 2021 KCPE exam at Bungoma DEB Primary School have been selected to join the same national school.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Identical twins selected to join same national school
Politicians urged to refrain from hate mongering
Church leaders have urged politicians to focus on uniting the country ahead of the August 9 elections.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Politicians urged to refrain from hate mongering
Letter from Manchester: ManU, ManCity and dark satanic mills
Beyond cutting edge research and innovation, Manchester has reinvented itself through football.
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Letter from Manchester: ManU, ManCity and dark satanic mills
Hustling for survival is universal, even in London
Would you expect to find a kibanda (stand) selling vegetables in London, the UK of all places? Yes, in one of the world’s financial centres?
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Hustling for survival is universal, even in London
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Local banks’ astronomical profits are a no-brainer
Are banks the best stocks to own, and are they inoculated against the economic cycles?
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Local banks’ astronomical profits are a no-brainer
Quiet London contrasts with loudness of the British empire
London is a like a giant museum with ancient buildings well preserved, beautiful parks and old churches. Few buildings are under construction.
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Quiet London contrasts with loudness of the British empire
How 'forced economy' is a money minter for insiders
While we sympathise with mask sellers, the hard reality is that laws and regulations are an integral part of the economy, with losers and gainers.
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
How 'forced economy' is a money minter for insiders
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Bumps ahead: We need to go slow on new-found obsession with toll roads
Why else do you find roads being swept in Nairobi when some parts of the country do not even have roads, to begin with?
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Bumps ahead: We need to go slow on new-found obsession with toll roads
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What economic messages of top 2022 presidential contenders reveal
It’s now official; Kenya has two horses sprinting to State House. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Deputy President (DP) Dr William Ruto.
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
What economic messages of top 2022 presidential contenders reveal
Brave new world: Hotels on wheels signify ingenuity
On Muthithi Road in Murang'a, there's a “hotel on wheels” parked on the roadside
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Brave new world: Hotels on wheels signify ingenuity
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The economics of the Ukraine war
The war may last longer than anticipated. Wars are easier to start than to end.
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
The economics of the Ukraine war
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Boda bodas: Beyond the law and economic reality on people
Before I join the rest of my countrymen in anger, I would like to ask a few questions. Our profession demands objectivity in any analysis.
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Boda bodas: Beyond the law and economic reality on people
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It’s hard to find and create jobs when Kenyan economy is weak
Government policies should catalyse economic growth to create more jobs. Most jobs are in the private sector, created by you and me.
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
It’s hard to find and create jobs when Kenyan economy is weak
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KQ can weather current headwinds and regain the pride of Africa tag
The present reality of KQ includes debts to supplies and loans that amount to about $750 million (Sh85.9 billion).
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
KQ can weather current headwinds and regain the pride of Africa tag
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What’s the end game of war in Ukraine?
The lion is not guilty of devouring the antelope, that is food. Are we not behaving the same way by attacking other countries and killing citizens?
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
What’s the end game of war in Ukraine?
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Iraki: What next after Russian invasion of Ukraine?
The drums of war were beating, till the war started on Thursday as predicted for months. Russia had said it would not attack Ukraine.
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Iraki: What next after Russian invasion of Ukraine?
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Why do we pay school fees in advance?
Someone once joked, “Education is the only sector where customers pay for services in advance, but are happy not to get the service.”
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Why do we pay school fees in advance?
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Let’s have more ‘A’ students going into entrepreneurship
Traditions and a bit of mystic dictate students’ career preferences. Prestigious professions are not that “public”.
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Let’s have more ‘A’ students going into entrepreneurship
Why elections are more than just voting
Democracy, if put to the right use, gets us the best leaders whose policies are implemented for the good of the country.
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Why elections are more than just voting
Rural areas are much more than graveyards
The rural areas are blossoming with new buildings and investments. Is devolution paying off?
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Rural areas are much more than graveyards
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Iraki: Why bailout of ailing State firms is counterproductive
Giving firms monopolies or raising tariffs to keep off competing products are other forms of subsidy.
By XN Iraki 2 years ago
Iraki: Why bailout of ailing State firms is counterproductive
Woman loses three children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy
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Azimio calls for independent inquiry into Ogolla's death
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