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Olivia Odhiambo

Human rights activists call for prudent use of climate funds

Activists have challenged Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o's administration to ensure effective management of climate finances in the county.

Human rights activists call for prudent use of climate funds

Rice farmers eye better yield with hybrid seeds

Rice farmers eye better yield with hybrid seeds

Several Chavakali Boys High School students injured in accident

Several Chavakali Boys High School students injured in accident

State set to gazette SHIF on Friday

State set to gazette SHIF on Friday

Raila urges governors to ensure proper planning of urban areas

Raila noted that Kenyan cities are clogged with traffic because people have created bus stages and markets where they were not supposed to be.

By 2 months ago

Raila urges governors to ensure proper planning of urban areas

60pc of mental health cases linked to abuse

Kisumu County Hospital study reveals a close connection between alarming rates of Intimate Partner Violence mental health challenges.

By 2 months ago

60pc of mental health cases linked to abuse

Raila faults church for failing to call out Kenya Kwanza excesses

Raila has accused the church of neglecting Kenyans and instead supports bad policies of the Kenya Kwanza government that have worsened the hard economic times.

By 3 months ago

Raila faults church for failing to call out Kenya Kwanza excesses

Siaya to improve paediatric ward, hospital morgue

The county government's planned rehabilitation of the ward includes increasing the bed capacity in the pediatric ward from 60 to around 100 and installing piped oxygen.

By 4 months ago

Siaya to improve paediatric ward, hospital morgue

Nyambaria High School under probe after students threaten Knec officials

The Ministry of Education has launched investigations into the conduct of Nyambaria Boys High School in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

By 5 months ago

Nyambaria High School under probe after students threaten Knec officials

Governor Nyong'o steps up efforts to respond to sickle cell

The centre to be used for early diagnosis of sickle cell to save lives is part of the strategy by the county to reduce the disease burden.

By 5 months ago

Governor Nyong'o steps up efforts to respond to sickle cell

Raila pledges to expose rot in fuel dealings

Azimio leader says rogue government officials are pocketing Sh30 for every litre of fuel sold. Last week, Uganda threatened to stop procuring oil through Kenya.

By 5 months ago

Raila pledges to expose rot in fuel dealings

Community health volunteers help reduce burden of diseases

CHVs’ roles include promoting healthy living, offering first aid, referring cases to the nearest health facilities and promoting care and compliance with treatment.

By 5 months ago

Community health volunteers help reduce burden of diseases

Worry as private investor lays claim to land on Kibuye market

EACC believes the land has been grabbed and has moved in to try and recover it through a suit filed at the Kisumu Land and Environment court.

By 5 months ago

Worry as private investor lays claim to land on Kibuye market

Why Nyong'o wants Cuban doctors to continue working

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has challenged the national government to rescind its decision to terminate Cuban doctors’ contracts.

By 6 months ago

Why Nyong'o wants Cuban doctors to continue working

Ruto heaps praise on Uhuru as he launches locally made ship

The commissioning of MV Uhuru II is among the initiatives the government has prioritised as competition for cargo transported through the lake gathers momentum.

By 6 months ago

Ruto heaps praise on Uhuru as he launches locally made ship

ODM leaders dismiss president's charm offensive in Nyanza region

The leaders claimed that the president’s four-day visit to the region was a campaign strategy disguised as a development tour.

By 6 months ago

ODM leaders dismiss president's charm offensive in Nyanza region

ODM MPs dismiss Ruto's charm offensive in Nyanza

A section of ODM lawmakers have dismissed President William Ruto's Nyanza visit saying that he can only win the support of the people through opposition leader Raila Odinga.

By 6 months ago

ODM MPs dismiss Ruto's charm offensive in Nyanza

Ruto orders arrest of suspects behind ethnic clashes in Sondu

President William Ruto orders the arrest of suspects behind ethnic clashes in Sondu that have resulted in deaths of seven people and left scores injured.

By 6 months ago

Ruto orders arrest of suspects behind ethnic clashes in Sondu

KALRO steps up bid to revive cotton production in Nyanza

KALRO is targeting to harvest 40,000 tonnes of cotton seeds which will be availed to farmers at Mkulima shops and selected agrovets countrywide at subsidized prices.

By 6 months ago

KALRO steps up bid to revive cotton production in Nyanza

Looming sugar shortage in Kenya as Comesa countries run out of sweetener

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has admitted the possibility of a sugar crisis after the volumes of imports failed to meet the projected volume.

By 6 months ago

Looming sugar shortage in Kenya as Comesa countries run out of sweetener

All Kenyans are shareholders in the government - CS Kuria

According to Gachagua, only those who supported Kenya Kwanza are shareholders in their government and reserve the front-row seats when plum jobs and developments are being shared.

By 6 months ago

All Kenyans are shareholders in the government - CS Kuria

Boost for Siaya as State to build Sh500m park

Trade CS Moses Kuria described the project a breakthrough in the quest to improve production.

By 6 months ago

Boost for Siaya as State to build Sh500m park

Stakeholders in Nyanza advocate for regenerative agriculture to boost food security

Regenerative agriculture is an outcome-based food production system that nurtures and restores soil health, protects the climate and water resources.

By 6 months ago

Stakeholders in Nyanza advocate for regenerative agriculture to boost food security

Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base

Opposition chief holds three-hour closed door meeting with eight governors in Kisumu following reports of overtures from President Ruto to shift loyalty.

By 7 months ago

Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base

Kisumu County Assembly suspends four 'rebel' MCAs recalled by ODM

The four MCAs suspended by the Kisumu County assembly after the party revoked their nomination are Carolyne Opar, Kennedy Ajwang, Peter Obaso and Regina Kizito.

By 7 months ago

Kisumu County Assembly suspends four 'rebel' MCAs recalled by ODM

County assembly kicks out expelled ODM ward reps

The expelled lawmakers have been accused of gross misconduct.

By 7 months ago

County assembly kicks out expelled ODM ward reps

New twist as two bodies retrieved from 'oil' tank

Police in Kisumu have retrieved two bodies from an underground tank in the oil siphoning syndicate unearthed on Tuesday at a residential building.

By 7 months ago

New twist as two bodies retrieved from 'oil' tank

Police bust fuel syphoning syndicate in Kisumu, unearth underground tank

A search by police officers and KPC officials at the compound unearthed an underground tank full of fuel. The occupants of the house fled the scene and were yet to be traced.

By 7 months ago

Police bust fuel syphoning syndicate in Kisumu, unearth underground tank

Oduol opens new battlefront with Orengo over contentious Yala swamp lease

Oduol accuses his boss of doing nothing to ensure the swamp benefits residents, Orengo says he is seeking a review of the lease awarded by NLC.

By 7 months ago

Oduol opens new battlefront with Orengo over contentious Yala swamp lease

We will return to the streets next month if talks fail, Raila now warns

According to Raila, the opposition has given the talks a chance for a period of 30 days to find solutions to their concerns, failure to which they will regroup for another set of mass action.

By 8 months ago

We will return to the streets next month if talks fail, Raila now warns

Governor Orengo not picking up my calls, says Oduol

On Saturday, a confident Oduol said nobody will stop him from accessing his designated office because he has the support of Siaya residents who voted for him and Orengo to serve together.

By 9 months ago

Governor Orengo not picking up my calls, says Oduol

Raila urges governors to ensure proper planning of urban areas

Raila noted that Kenyan cities are clogged with traffic because people have created bus stages and markets where they were not supposed to be.

By 2 months ago

Raila urges governors to ensure proper planning of urban areas

60pc of mental health cases linked to abuse

Kisumu County Hospital study reveals a close connection between alarming rates of Intimate Partner Violence mental health challenges.

By 2 months ago

60pc of mental health cases linked to abuse

Raila faults church for failing to call out Kenya Kwanza excesses

Raila has accused the church of neglecting Kenyans and instead supports bad policies of the Kenya Kwanza government that have worsened the hard economic times.

By 3 months ago

Raila faults church for failing to call out Kenya Kwanza excesses

Siaya to improve paediatric ward, hospital morgue

The county government's planned rehabilitation of the ward includes increasing the bed capacity in the pediatric ward from 60 to around 100 and installing piped oxygen.

By 4 months ago

Siaya to improve paediatric ward, hospital morgue

Nyambaria High School under probe after students threaten Knec officials

The Ministry of Education has launched investigations into the conduct of Nyambaria Boys High School in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

By 5 months ago

Nyambaria High School under probe after students threaten Knec officials

Governor Nyong'o steps up efforts to respond to sickle cell

The centre to be used for early diagnosis of sickle cell to save lives is part of the strategy by the county to reduce the disease burden.

By 5 months ago

Governor Nyong'o steps up efforts to respond to sickle cell

Raila pledges to expose rot in fuel dealings

Azimio leader says rogue government officials are pocketing Sh30 for every litre of fuel sold. Last week, Uganda threatened to stop procuring oil through Kenya.

By 5 months ago

Raila pledges to expose rot in fuel dealings

Community health volunteers help reduce burden of diseases

CHVs’ roles include promoting healthy living, offering first aid, referring cases to the nearest health facilities and promoting care and compliance with treatment.

By 5 months ago

Community health volunteers help reduce burden of diseases

Worry as private investor lays claim to land on Kibuye market

EACC believes the land has been grabbed and has moved in to try and recover it through a suit filed at the Kisumu Land and Environment court.

By 5 months ago

Worry as private investor lays claim to land on Kibuye market

Why Nyong'o wants Cuban doctors to continue working

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has challenged the national government to rescind its decision to terminate Cuban doctors’ contracts.

By 6 months ago

Why Nyong'o wants Cuban doctors to continue working

Ruto heaps praise on Uhuru as he launches locally made ship

The commissioning of MV Uhuru II is among the initiatives the government has prioritised as competition for cargo transported through the lake gathers momentum.

By 6 months ago

Ruto heaps praise on Uhuru as he launches locally made ship

ODM leaders dismiss president's charm offensive in Nyanza region

The leaders claimed that the president’s four-day visit to the region was a campaign strategy disguised as a development tour.

By 6 months ago

ODM leaders dismiss president's charm offensive in Nyanza region

ODM MPs dismiss Ruto's charm offensive in Nyanza

A section of ODM lawmakers have dismissed President William Ruto's Nyanza visit saying that he can only win the support of the people through opposition leader Raila Odinga.

By 6 months ago

ODM MPs dismiss Ruto's charm offensive in Nyanza

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