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Harold Odhiambo

L. Victoria basin commission, experts push for partnerships to unlock waterways

The East African Community (EAC) is pursuing an ambitious plan to create a vibrant sustainable blue economy for countries bordering Lake Victoria.

L. Victoria basin commission, experts push for partnerships to unlock waterways

The silent struggles of men defiled in childhood

The silent struggles of men defiled in childhood

Shame of county officials blowing billions in travel as services delay

Shame of county officials blowing billions in travel as services delay

21 Endarasha Academy pupils to be laid to rest next week

21 Endarasha Academy pupils to be laid to rest next week

By 2 months ago

Kenya, Tanzania bet on new strategy to protect Mara ecosystem

Kenya and Tanzania have pledged to implement a 15-point strategy to protect the fragile Mara River basin, a critical ecosystem for the Masai Mara and Serengeti parks

By 2 months ago

Kenya, Tanzania bet on new strategy to protect Mara ecosystem

Win for farmers as Africa's First ISO-Certified personal protective clothing launched

Pest Control Products Board Chief Executive Officer Fredrick Munchiri said the innovation is part of an effort to improve safety measures when handling pest control products in the country.

By 2 months ago

Win for farmers as Africa's First ISO-Certified personal protective clothing launched

Saving lives of pregnant mothers, one backpack at a time

According to Kemri-CDC, malaria is responsible for 30 per cent of outpatient consultations, 19 per cent of hospital admissions, and 3-5 per cent of inpatient deaths.

By 4 months ago

Saving lives of pregnant mothers, one backpack at a time

Multiple wars threatening to crumble Ruto's nascent empire

President Ruto has to weigh every action he takes for it has a consequence, even as he keeps his eye on 2027 to ensure that he does not make history as a one-term president.

By 4 months ago

Multiple wars threatening to crumble Ruto's nascent empire

Homa Bay County adopts modern technology to boost cotton farming

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga's administration has rolled out an ambitious plan to revive cotton farming in the region to tap into the country's growing textile industry.

By 5 months ago

Homa Bay County adopts modern technology to boost cotton farming

UDA steps up bid to solidify support in Homa Bay

President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has intensified efforts to bolster support in Homa Bay County ahead of the second round of elections for officials.

By 6 months ago

UDA steps up bid to solidify support in Homa Bay

Ogolla's death adds to list of dark chapter in Nyanza history

The list of influential leaders the region has lost is long and dates back to the 1960s when the region played key role in the establishment of an independent Kenya to the present day.

By 6 months ago

Ogolla's death adds to list of dark chapter in Nyanza history

Kenya, Tanzania bet on new strategy to protect Mara ecosystem

Kenya and Tanzania have pledged to implement a 15-point strategy to protect the fragile Mara River basin, a critical ecosystem for the Masai Mara and Serengeti parks

By 2 months ago

Kenya, Tanzania bet on new strategy to protect Mara ecosystem

Win for farmers as Africa's First ISO-Certified personal protective clothing launched

Pest Control Products Board Chief Executive Officer Fredrick Munchiri said the innovation is part of an effort to improve safety measures when handling pest control products in the country.

By 2 months ago

Win for farmers as Africa's First ISO-Certified personal protective clothing launched

Saving lives of pregnant mothers, one backpack at a time

According to Kemri-CDC, malaria is responsible for 30 per cent of outpatient consultations, 19 per cent of hospital admissions, and 3-5 per cent of inpatient deaths.

By 4 months ago

Saving lives of pregnant mothers, one backpack at a time

Multiple wars threatening to crumble Ruto's nascent empire

President Ruto has to weigh every action he takes for it has a consequence, even as he keeps his eye on 2027 to ensure that he does not make history as a one-term president.

By 4 months ago

Multiple wars threatening to crumble Ruto's nascent empire

Homa Bay County adopts modern technology to boost cotton farming

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga's administration has rolled out an ambitious plan to revive cotton farming in the region to tap into the country's growing textile industry.

By 5 months ago

Homa Bay County adopts modern technology to boost cotton farming

UDA steps up bid to solidify support in Homa Bay

President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has intensified efforts to bolster support in Homa Bay County ahead of the second round of elections for officials.

By 6 months ago

UDA steps up bid to solidify support in Homa Bay

Ogolla's death adds to list of dark chapter in Nyanza history

The list of influential leaders the region has lost is long and dates back to the 1960s when the region played key role in the establishment of an independent Kenya to the present day.

By 6 months ago

Ogolla's death adds to list of dark chapter in Nyanza history

Kenya, Tanzania bet on new strategy to protect Mara ecosystem

Kenya and Tanzania have pledged to implement a 15-point strategy to protect the fragile Mara River basin, a critical ecosystem for the Masai Mara and Serengeti parks

By 2 months ago

Kenya, Tanzania bet on new strategy to protect Mara ecosystem

Win for farmers as Africa's First ISO-Certified personal protective clothing launched

Pest Control Products Board Chief Executive Officer Fredrick Munchiri said the innovation is part of an effort to improve safety measures when handling pest control products in the country.

By 2 months ago

Win for farmers as Africa's First ISO-Certified personal protective clothing launched

Saving lives of pregnant mothers, one backpack at a time

According to Kemri-CDC, malaria is responsible for 30 per cent of outpatient consultations, 19 per cent of hospital admissions, and 3-5 per cent of inpatient deaths.

By 4 months ago

Saving lives of pregnant mothers, one backpack at a time

Multiple wars threatening to crumble Ruto's nascent empire

President Ruto has to weigh every action he takes for it has a consequence, even as he keeps his eye on 2027 to ensure that he does not make history as a one-term president.

By 4 months ago

Multiple wars threatening to crumble Ruto's nascent empire

Homa Bay County adopts modern technology to boost cotton farming

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga's administration has rolled out an ambitious plan to revive cotton farming in the region to tap into the country's growing textile industry.

By 5 months ago

Homa Bay County adopts modern technology to boost cotton farming

UDA steps up bid to solidify support in Homa Bay

President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has intensified efforts to bolster support in Homa Bay County ahead of the second round of elections for officials.

By 6 months ago

UDA steps up bid to solidify support in Homa Bay

Ogolla's death adds to list of dark chapter in Nyanza history

The list of influential leaders the region has lost is long and dates back to the 1960s when the region played key role in the establishment of an independent Kenya to the present day.

By 6 months ago

Ogolla's death adds to list of dark chapter in Nyanza history

Multiple wars threatening to crumble Ruto's nascent empire

President Ruto has to weigh every action he takes for it has a consequence, even as he keeps his eye on 2027 to ensure that he does not make history as a one-term president.

By Harold Odhiambo 4 months ago

Multiple wars threatening to crumble Ruto's nascent empire

Homa Bay County adopts modern technology to boost cotton farming

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga's administration has rolled out an ambitious plan to revive cotton farming in the region to tap into the country's growing textile industry.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

Homa Bay County adopts modern technology to boost cotton farming

UDA steps up bid to solidify support in Homa Bay

President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has intensified efforts to bolster support in Homa Bay County ahead of the second round of elections for officials.

By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

UDA steps up bid to solidify support in Homa Bay

Ogolla's death adds to list of dark chapter in Nyanza history

The list of influential leaders the region has lost is long and dates back to the 1960s when the region played key role in the establishment of an independent Kenya to the present day.

By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

Ogolla's death adds to list of dark chapter in Nyanza history

New generation of Young Turks poised to shake Opposition as old guards stay put

The Sunday Standard has established ODM Young Turks are determined to replace the old guards and are crafting strategies to ascend to the top of opposition ranks.

By Harold Odhiambo 7 months ago

New generation of Young Turks poised to shake Opposition as old guards stay put

No permanent enemies: Ten faces of Raila that puzzle friend and foe

Raila Odinga, who is seeking to be the next chairman of the AU Commission, has been the face of opposition politics in Kenya for more than four decades.

By Harold Odhiambo 8 months ago

No permanent enemies: Ten faces of Raila that puzzle friend and foe

Which way? Raila AUC bid leaves Azimio allies in deep confusion

Leaders are jostling for his endorsement but he says he is here to stay. Eyebrows have been raised after leaders have come out of the woodwork

By Harold Odhiambo 8 months ago

Which way? Raila AUC bid leaves Azimio allies in deep confusion

Raila Odinga: The king of political comebacks

Second chances and political revivals are close to ODM leader Raila Odinga's political heart and has molded him to be the proverbial cat with nine lives in the country's politics.

By Harold Odhiambo 9 months ago

Raila Odinga: The king of political comebacks

Uncertainty in Azimio as Raila eyes AU chairperson job

Raila's potential exit from local politics should he bag the AU chairperson job is a major turning point for the future of the Opposition that he built and held with grit.

By Harold Odhiambo 9 months ago

Uncertainty in Azimio as Raila eyes AU chairperson job

Succession: How Raila is walking in the steps of his father, Jaramogi

In Nyanza, the talk of a Raila succession is almost an abomination even as political undercurrents whirl.

By Harold Odhiambo 9 months ago

Succession: How Raila is walking in the steps of his father, Jaramogi

Nyong'o urges AU to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza bombing

Nyong'o described the attacks in Gaza as unfortunate and claimed the region cannot afford to stay silent.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Nyong'o urges AU to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza bombing

Trouble with IEBC as uncertainty abounds over pending mini-polls

IEBC has been operating without commissioners since the retirement of Chairman Wafula Chebukati, and Commissioners Abdi Guliye and Boya Molu on January 17.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Trouble with IEBC as uncertainty abounds over pending mini-polls

PS Omollo: The growing power of Ruto's man in Nyanza region

Omollo's position on the national stage and his activities to market the United Democratic Alliance's (UDA) development agenda in the region appear to be shaping his political credentials.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

PS Omollo: The growing power of Ruto's man in Nyanza region

Lake Victoria Basin Commission bets on bamboo trees to restore Osipata Gulley in Busia

The Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) has embarked on an ambitious initiative to restore the fragile Osipata gulley in Teso South, Busia County.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Lake Victoria Basin Commission bets on bamboo trees to restore Osipata Gulley in Busia

Opposition demands accountability over deaths in Kericho stampede

The opposition has challenged the government to compensate the families who lost their kin during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on Friday.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Opposition demands accountability over deaths in Kericho stampede

KNUT boss survives a grisly accident in Kisumu

The SG says he was saved by a seatbelt that prevented him from being thrown out of the vehicle.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

KNUT boss survives a grisly accident in Kisumu

Ruto puts together dream team to deliver Nyanza economic change

President William Ruto has assembled a dream team to help him deliver his ambitious economic and political reforms for Nyanza region.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Ruto puts together dream team to deliver Nyanza economic change

Experts push to save fragile Mara ecosystem

Delegates from the East Africa Community (EAC) have endorsed an ambitious proposal to save the fragile Mara ecosystem which is facing huge threat of environmental degradation.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Experts push to save fragile Mara ecosystem

Inside the mega-fight to save Mara ecosystem as experts mull solutions

There are regional fears that a failure to intervene in unchecked developments, deforestation, poor farming, uncontrolled water abstraction, and pollution threaten the fragile ecosystem.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Inside the mega-fight to save Mara ecosystem as experts mull solutions

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