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James Omoro

Man surrenders to police after killing his estranged wife

The man allegedly hacked the woman with a machete before surrendering to Gingo Police post.

Man surrenders to police after killing his estranged wife

Floods displace over 1900 families in Homa Bay, Kisumu

Floods displace over 1900 families in Homa Bay, Kisumu

Homa Bay county sets up GBV recovery centres

Homa Bay county sets up GBV recovery centres

Shock as three family members electrocuted

Shock as three family members electrocuted

Sibling rivalry as ODM leaders accuse each other of 'political immorality'

A group of ODM leaders have accused their colleagues of engaging in dirty and premature politics in party leader Raila Odinga's succession scramble.

Sibling rivalry as ODM leaders accuse each other of 'political immorality'

Ruto allies intensify UDA recruitment drive in Nyanza

The UDA leaders said the charm offensive is expected to shore up the ruling party’s numbers in opposition strongholds ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Ruto allies intensify UDA recruitment drive in Nyanza

Family's pain after girl with heart ailment left helpless

The ongoing health workers’ strike has left a family in Homa Bay in agony after a private hospital referred their 15-year-old daughter to a public hospital.

Family's pain after girl with heart ailment left helpless

Mbita Deputy County Commissioner found dead in his house

Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan confirmed Moranga Morekwa’s death saying it is shocking.

Mbita Deputy County Commissioner found dead in his house

MP Caroli Omondi says Raila's AUC bid will deal blow to political sycophants

ODM leader Raila Odinga’s bid for African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson is expected to create a level playing ground for politicians eyeing elective seats in Nyanza region.

MP Caroli Omondi says Raila's AUC bid will deal blow to political sycophants

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi hints at forming new political party

ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed nominated MP John Mbadi to wrestle the seat from Omondi for allegedly betraying the party.

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi hints at forming new political party

Relief for Suba residents as Japan constructs Sh60m water project

Residents of Suba South in Homa Bay County have received a boost following the construction of a Sh60 million water project.

Relief for Suba residents as Japan constructs Sh60m water project

Embrace TVET learning, PS Omollo tells Ndhiwa residents

PS Raymond Omollo said joining TVET institutions will equip the youth with skills which will enhance economic growth and create jobs in the country.

Embrace TVET learning, PS Omollo tells Ndhiwa residents

Don't interfere with constituency politics, elders tell Raila

Suba Council of Elders told the Azimio leader to focus on the campaign for the African Union Commission chairmanship.

Don't interfere with constituency politics, elders tell Raila

Homa Bay ECDE teachers threaten to down tools over pay

ECDE teachers in Homa Bay have vowed to go on strike on Wednesday to demand pay increments and permanent and pensionable contracts.

Homa Bay ECDE teachers threaten to down tools over pay

Raila endorses Mbadi to take on Omondi in war on ODM rebels

In the gatherings, he campaigned for the ODM National chairman, John Mbadi, to take over as Suba South MP come the 2027 General Election.

Raila endorses Mbadi to take on Omondi in war on ODM rebels

Raila has full support of EAC leaders, says Isaac Mwaura

Mwaura said President Ruto has tapped Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to woo support for Odinga.

Raila has full support of EAC leaders, says Isaac Mwaura

Raila downplays succession war in Azimio

ODM chief says his bid for AU top position won't derail his local political efforts. He ruled out any leadership vacuum in the opposition outfit and urged supporters to remain focused.

Raila downplays succession war in Azimio

Streamline CBC to address job market, FKE tells government

FKE Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline Mugo said there are evolving needs of the job market which should be addressed through implementation of the CBC.

Streamline CBC to address job market, FKE tells government

We are not political orphans, ODM MPs say

The leaders who attended the burial of philanthropist Bernard Onyango Owen in Karachuonyo said Odinga’s exit to AU will not create any political vacuum in ODM.

By 2 months ago

We are not political orphans, ODM MPs say

Ruto rewards ODM 'rebel' MPs

ODM MPs perceived to be working with the government are the greatest beneficiaries.

By 2 months ago

Ruto rewards ODM 'rebel' MPs

Police hunt for teacher who allegedly defiled Grade 3 pupil

The teacher reportedly committed the offence at Koyoo cub-location in Kakdhimu West Location, Rachuonyo North sub-county.

By 2 months ago

Police hunt for teacher who allegedly defiled Grade 3 pupil

School in a spot after two pupils drown in river

The children, identified as Jim Paul Juma, 9, and Peter Ochieng, 10, drowned in River Arujo, Obambo, Homa Bay sub-county on Wednesday evening.

By 2 months ago

School in a spot after two pupils drown in river

Bishop asks TSC to revoke principal's transfer in dispute with school board

The ACK Bishop of Southern Nyanza Diocese, Simon Onyango, has differed with the school board of management in recommending Ms Otolo’s transfer.

By 2 months ago

Bishop asks TSC to revoke principal's transfer in dispute with school board

Homa Bay education officials begin Form One placement of students who didn't sit KCPE

Education officials in Homa Bay have started Form One placement of students who did not sit last year's Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams.

By 2 months ago

Homa Bay education officials begin Form One placement of students who didn't sit KCPE

Relief for patients as health workers suspend strike

The clinical officers, nurses, laboratory technologists and nutritionists said they had agreed with the county government on their grievances.

By 2 months ago

Relief for patients as health workers suspend strike

Repair of roads destroyed by El-Nino rains begins

This follows complaints by farmers who have been struggling to transport their produce to markets as a result of bad roads.

By 3 months ago

Repair of roads destroyed by El-Nino rains begins

Family in shock after woman, 25, is beheaded in Ndhiwa

The woman identified as Christine Auma was killed at Kamwala Village, Boya Sub-location in Ndhiwa Sub-county on Wednesday night.

By 3 months ago

Family in shock after woman, 25, is beheaded in Ndhiwa

One-day-old child found buried as mother taken into custody

The mother of three children reportedly delivered the baby girl on Thursday at 10pm with the help of a community health volunteer at home.

By 3 months ago

One-day-old child found buried as mother taken into custody

Relief as 496 students get scholarships for secondary education

The learners who sat KCPE exams last year received full scholarships from the Homa Bay county and the national government.

By 3 months ago

Relief as 496 students get scholarships for secondary education

Boy set to join Form One found dead in maize farm

Identified as Raila Onyango, the deceased was found dead in maize plantation at Komungu Sub-location in Ndhiwa Sub-county on Saturday.

By 3 months ago

Boy set to join Form One found dead in maize farm

Governor Wanga distributes Sh25 million drugs to hospitals

The governor flagged off lorries during distribution of the drugs at Wagwe Health Center in Karachuonyo constituency.

By 3 months ago

Governor Wanga distributes Sh25 million drugs to hospitals

Suspects con parents Sh300,000 in fake scholarship deal

The suspects told the parents to give them Sh10,000 for each child who qualified for the scholarship.

By 3 months ago

Suspects con parents Sh300,000 in fake scholarship deal

Healthcare workers threaten to down tools over delayed salaries

Healthcare workers in Homa Bay County have threatened to down their tools over delayed payment of their salaries.

By 3 months ago

Healthcare workers threaten to down tools over delayed salaries

Relief to 32,800 students as county releases Sh215m bursary

The students learn in secondary schools, vocational training centers (VTCs) and universities across all the 40 wards in Homa Bay County.

By 3 months ago

Relief to 32,800 students as county releases Sh215m bursary

Take your child to a school you can afford, parents told

Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino has appealed to parents who have learners joining Form One to take them to local secondary schools that they can afford.

By 3 months ago

Take your child to a school you can afford, parents told

Homa Bay Combined glide into Eliud Owalo Super Cup finals

Homa Bay Combined defeated Migori Combined 2-1 on Tuesday at Raila Odinga Stadium.

By 3 months ago

Homa Bay Combined glide into Eliud Owalo Super Cup finals

One dead, eight injured in Homa Bay road accident

A 23-year-old man died and eight others were injured when a catering lorry overturned in Kendu Bay town, Homa Bay County, on Thursday morning.

By 3 months ago

One dead, eight injured in Homa Bay road accident

UDA ups bid to win over Nyanza against ODM

President William Ruto's UDA has intensified registration of new members in Nyanza where it hopes to eat into ODM's support.

By 4 months ago

UDA ups bid to win over Nyanza against ODM

Leaders launch campaign to protect girls

According to the NSDCC CEO Ruth Masha, out of 10 mothers giving birth in the region, five are girls.

By 4 months ago

Leaders launch campaign to protect girls

Give Ruto one year to lower cost of living, Shollei tells Kenyans

Shollei pleaded with Kenyans to be patient with the Kenya Kwanza government as they work to address the country's economic problems.

By 4 months ago

Give Ruto one year to lower cost of living, Shollei tells Kenyans

Homa Bay residents to occupy affordable houses in March

Homa Bay residents are expected to begin occupying 110 units of affordable houses from March next year.

By 4 months ago

Homa Bay residents to occupy affordable houses in March

Pupil who was defiled, stabbed yet to regain sight

A Grade Four pupil who was stabbed with a sharp weapon in the eyes after being defiled in Homa Bay has been transferred to Nairobi for specialised treatment.

By 4 months ago

Pupil who was defiled, stabbed yet to regain sight

Two-month-old baby killed over Sh1000 'chama' debt

A two-month-old baby died after falling into hot porridge following a confrontation between a group of women over a Sh1,000 debt in Kabuoch Sub-location in Homa Bay.

By 5 months ago

Two-month-old baby killed over Sh1000 'chama' debt

Raila to Ruto: Stop overtaxing Kenyans and look for alternative revenue sources

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has challenged President William Ruto to look for alternative means of generating revenue instead of increasing taxes.

By 5 months ago

Raila to Ruto: Stop overtaxing Kenyans and look for alternative revenue sources

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