Relief as vulnerable students get school fees

At least 1000 vulnerable students in Rangwe Constituency have got a sigh of relief after receiving financial support for paying their school fees.

By Ainea Bolingo 13 days ago

Wetangula calls on leaders to shun divisive politics

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula wants political leaders to avoid divisive politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. 

By Ainea Bolingo 20 days ago

Firm embarks on restocking endangered tilapia species in Lake Victoria

A project of restocking endangered species of tilapia known as Oreochromis esculentus has begun in Lake Victoria, Homa Bay County.

By Ainea Bolingo 24 days ago

Floods displace more than 300 families in Homa Bay

More than 300 families have been displaced from their homes by floods following heavy downpour in Kobala sub-location, Rachuonyo North sub-county, Homa Bay County.

By Ainea Bolingo 25 days ago

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How Wanga re-election bid could be affected by Magwanga quitting

The resignation of Oyugi Magwanga as Homa Bay Deputy Governor is expected to reshape the county’s political landscape and influence the race for governor in next year’s election.

By Ainea Bolingo 26 days ago

Family calls for justice over woman's murder

A family is pleading for justice over the murder of a 45-year-old woman in Homa Bay County.

By Ainea Bolingo 26 days ago

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From attractive portraits to romantic texts: Why online relationship appeals are on surge

What was once whispered through family networks, church circles or trusted friends has migrated to the digital square. Social media posts now read like classified adverts of the heart.

By Ainea Bolingo 29 days ago

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Inside Gladys Wanga, PS Omollo cold wars

The recent removal of four MCAs associated with PS Omollo from County Assembly committees laid bare the bad blood between the Governor and the PS.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

Why Wanga, Omollo are in silent war

A quiet but intensifying political standoff is brewing between Gladys Wanga and Raymond Omollo over influence and control in Homa Bay County.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

Nyanza leaders rally behind PS Omollo

Leaders from Nyanza have thrown their weight behind Raymond Omollo, backing him as President William Ruto’s point man in the region.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

Stop hoodwinking Nyanza, UGM tells government

UGM party has criticised leaders allied to the broad-based government for using State projects to hoodwink South Nyanza residents into voting for President William Ruto’s re-election.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

Project to cushion over 650 residents of Suba South from acute water shortage kicks off

The National Treasury, led by John Mbadi, has launched the construction of two projects to alleviate the water shortage affecting more than 6,500 residents of Suba South Constituency.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

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Inside Gladys Wanga's changing fortunes

Gladys Wanga is pursuing an ambitious agenda to consolidate Orange Democratic Movement while also supporting President William Ruto’s 2027 reelection campaign.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

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Inside the Governor Wanga, Magwanga rift that led to resignation

Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga has resigned over what he termed as unbearable frustration.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

Homa Bay MCAs ousted from committees 'after meeting PS Omollo'

The simmering supremacy battle between Gladys Wanga and Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has taken a fresh twist after four Homa Bay MCAs were removed from House committees

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

Mbita Police Station OCS killed in road accident

Mbita Police Station OCS Morris Kyalo died in a road accident near Nyakayiemba Primary School along the Homa Bay–Mbita road on Sunday night.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

Mbadi: Stop inciting Nyanza residents against Ruto's re-election

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has told the opposition and a rebel group of ODM leaders to stop inciting Nyanza residents against President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

Wanga: Shun Sifuna and his team, they want to take us to opposition

ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has appealed to Nyanza residents to shun leaders driving the Linda Mwananchi campaigns.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

Traders warned against erecting illegal structures in Homa Bay Town

Entrepreneurs in Homa Bay Town have been warned against putting up illegal structures that affect drainage in the area.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

Caregivers urged to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer

Caregivers and parents in Homa Bay County have been urged to take their daughters aged between 10 and 15 for vaccination against HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

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Why Treasury CS Mbadi wants Sifuna expelled from ODM

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi now wants the ODM party leadership to expel the Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and his allies.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

Headteacher arrested over couple's murder

A primary school head teacher has been arrested for allegedly murdering a retired teacher and his wife in Rangwe Sub-county.

By Ainea Bolingo 1 month ago

Patients in Homa Bay to face tough times as doctors down their tools

Doctors' strike in Homa Bay paralyses health services, sparking a crisis for Governor Gladys Wanga.

By Ainea Bolingo 2 months ago

Head teacher's property set on fire as two die over land dispute

A primary school head teacher and his kin’s homes were set on fire by residents following the deaths of two people in a land dispute in Rangwe Sub-county.

By Ainea Bolingo 2 months ago

Rangwe land dispute leaves one teacher dead

A prolonged land dispute between two teachers turned tragic after one of them died at Wi Kawiti village, Gem Sori Kachiena location in Rangwe sub-county.

By Ainea Bolingo 2 months ago

Shock after Grade 10 student reports barefoot

A Grade 10 student shocked the community at Oriwo Boys High School in Homa Bay County after he reported to school barefoot.

By Ainea Bolingo 2 months ago

Women leaders urge state to support local sanitary pads manufacturing

Governor Wanga and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo have appealed to the government to support local manufacturing of sanitary pads to help improve menstrual hygiene.

By Ainea Bolingo 2 months ago

Graft suspects fail to take plea as magistrates recuse themselves

Six graft suspects, including former senior Homa Bay county officials, implicated in alleged Sh348.9 million tender fraud, failed to take a plea before Homa Bay Law Courts.

By Ainea Bolingo 2 months ago

500 vulnerable students get Sh3 million scholarship for Grade 10

More than 500 vulnerable students in Rangwe Constituency can now breathe a sigh of relief after a group of clan members moved to ensure they join Grade Ten.

By Ainea Bolingo 2 months ago

SUPKEM urges TSC to address shortage of IRE teachers in Muslim schools

Concerns have emerged in Homa Bay County, where many schools under Islamic sponsorship lack IRE teachers.

By Ainea Bolingo 2 months ago

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Former Homa Bay County officials arrested in sh348.9M tender irregularities case

The officials are further accused of entering into a contract with the firm without a valid performance guarantee, leading to the unlawful payment of Sh66.7 million.

By Ainea Bolingo 2 months ago

Doctors in Homa Bay threaten to down tools

Doctors in Homa Bay are set to down their tools in February

By Ainea Bolingo 2 months ago

Police probe theft of computers in DCI, ODPP offices

Police are investigating an incident in which two desktop computers were stolen from government offices in Mbita Town.

By Ainea Bolingo 2 months ago

Grade Nine student defiled, killed in Mbita

Residents of Chamakowa village in Homa Bay County are reeling in shock after a Grade Nine student was defiled and murdered.

By Ainea Bolingo 2 months ago

Wanga and Magwanga rift to tilt Homa Bay political ground ahead of 2027

The fallout between Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and her deputy, Oyugi Magwanga, is expected to trigger political realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Ainea Bolingo 3 months ago

Ruto hints at 2027 alliance with ODM

Ruto urged ODM leaders to strengthen their party to enable them to form a formidable political force.

By Ainea Bolingo 3 months ago

Homa Bay banks on new initiative to reduce sickle cell-related infant mortality

The fight against sickle cell has got impetus after an organisation started an initiative for reducing infant mortalities.

By Ainea Bolingo 3 months ago

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16-year-old girl delivers triplets, five other get twins

The girl, a Form Tow drop out, delivered three boys. However, one of them died. 

By Ainea Bolingo 3 months ago

Stop giving Ruto too many demands, ODM leaders told

However, the demands are now signposting a sharp division among senior political leaders of the ODM party in Nyanza.

By Ainea Bolingo 3 months ago

Government piles up pressure on contractors to deliver on projects

It is also constructing the 19 km Adiedo –Karabok road in Karachuonyo and Kasipul Constituencies.  

By Ainea Bolingo 3 months ago