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Anne Atieno

Raila succession saga: Inside ODM's turbulent journey

There are fears ODM may be losing ground in some key places and several party offices have remained closed and without activity, causing an alarm to the party's leadership.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 14 days ago

Raila succession saga: Inside ODM's turbulent journey

Sh140m fish plant lies idle for 2 years over lack of power

Sh140m fish plant lies idle for 2 years over lack of power

By Anne Atieno 18 days ago

Rongo University closed indefinitely over students' unrest

Rongo University closed indefinitely over students' unrest

By Rogers Otiso and Anne Atieno 22 days ago

Ruto adding more burden on suffering taxpayers, says Kalonzo

Ruto adding more burden on suffering taxpayers, says Kalonzo

By Anne Atieno 27 days ago

It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him

In 2002, Raila was at the forefront of brokering a power formula that helped former President Mwai Kibaki to clinch the presidency with ease.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 29 days ago

It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him

Raila succession: Scramble begins in Azimio and ODM

Some leaders are secretly lobbying to have Raila endorse Kalonzo as his replacement and help him inherit his political bases across the country.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Raila succession: Scramble begins in Azimio and ODM

Azimio senators vow to oversight state despite Raila's AU bid

The Senators have vowed to protect the rights of Kenyans even if opposition leader Raila Odinga exits the political stage.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Azimio senators vow to oversight state despite Raila's AU bid

Migori woman hangs herself, nine months old son

A 26-year-old woman in Kegonga, Kuria East Sub-County has committed suicide alongside her nine- months-old son over alleged frustrations from her husband.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Migori woman hangs herself, nine months old son

Content creators in Migori seek recognition by government

Content creators in Migori county now want the involvement of the national and county governments in their activities.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Content creators in Migori seek recognition by government

Blame game over increasing cases of political intolerance

In the last few months, tension has gripped Kisii, Siaya, Homa Bay, and Migori counties as different groups clashed.

By Anne Atieno and James Omoro 2 months ago

Blame game over increasing cases of political intolerance

Migori County staffer dies by suicide over defilement allegations

Suna East sub-county Police commander Ben Kemboi said Dancun Opila's body was found dangling from a tree at his home in Wiarot village, Kiringo sub-location.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Migori County staffer dies by suicide over defilement allegations

When a child is born with a hole in the heart

Data from the World Health Organization indicates that Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) remains the world's most common birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in 100 children.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

When a child is born with a hole in the heart

Azimio leaders to give direction on high cost of living next week

The opposition chief believes Kenya Kwanza has compromised MPs to pass retrogressive laws. It remains to be seen whether Azimio's statement will include calls for mass action.

By Anne Atieno and Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

Azimio leaders to give direction on high cost of living next week

Puzzle of two schools where all students scored D in KCSE

Students and teachers of Oruba Boys in Migori and Kowidi Secondary School in Homa Bay are reading foul play and claim that the results are erroneous.

By Anne Atieno and Clinton Ambujo 3 months ago

Puzzle of two schools where all students scored D in KCSE

State seeks to streamline mining sector

Salim Mvurya has announced plans to hold talks with his counterpart in the Environment Ministry over the gazettement of Macalder region as a forest.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

State seeks to streamline mining sector

Kegonga residents protest death of teacher allegedly shot by police

Residents of Kegonga town in Kuria East Sub-County have protested the death of a primary school teacher who was allegedly shot by police officers in plain uniform on Christmas night.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Kegonga residents protest death of teacher allegedly shot by police

Raila blames State for woes facing Luo Council of Elders

Raila blamed the government for the persistent wrangles in the council and alleged a ploy by Kenya Kwanza to create confusion in the Nyanza bloc for political reasons.

By Clinton Ambujo and Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Raila blames State for woes facing Luo Council of Elders

Opposition MPs back former president's political involvement

ODM leader Raila Odinga's allies have supported the decision by former President Uhuru Kenyatta to make a return to the political scene.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Opposition MPs back former president's political involvement

Police officer arrested for allegedly attacking man with machete

Police officer arrested for allegedly attacking a 31-year-old man with a machete in Migori, Nyatike Sub-County Police Commander Dorothy Migarusha confirms.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Police officer arrested for allegedly attacking man with machete

Raila hints at being in committee to select new IEBC commissioners

Raila outlined how the committee will be formed and said President Ruto and himself must be in the committee.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Raila hints at being in committee to select new IEBC commissioners

I escaped FGM, now I am helping others fight it

According to the Kenyan Demographic Health Survey 2022, 15 per cent of girls and women aged 15-49 in Kenya have undergone FGM.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

I escaped FGM, now I am helping others fight it

Doctors' union lifts strike notice after agreement on salary arrears

Nyanza branch Chairman for KMPDU Onyango Ndong'a announced they would not proceed with their planned strike.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Doctors' union lifts strike notice after agreement on salary arrears

Raila's fresh political dilemma as allies front pushback against Ruto

Some of his allies concerned he is not weaponising public discontent on high cost of living. There are, however, others who want him to hang his boots, back Kalonzo for 2027.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Raila's fresh political dilemma as allies front pushback against Ruto

Stop hoodwinking Nyanza with projects, Raila tells ODM rebels

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has told off ODM rebels, saying that only the party can give nod for engagements with the president.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Stop hoodwinking Nyanza with projects, Raila tells ODM rebels

Raila slams Ruto regime, accuses it of failing El Nino flood victims

ODM leader Raila Odinga says Kenyans are worse off under the Ruto administration. Junet Mohamed says Raila is not retiring from politics any time soon.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Raila slams Ruto regime, accuses it of failing El Nino flood victims

Raila seeks to undo President's political gains in ODM bases

ODM leader is also expected to use visits to address wrangles among officials and push for the listing of new members. Nyatike MP says all is set for Raila's visit.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Raila seeks to undo President's political gains in ODM bases

Civil servants threaten to strike over high taxes

The Union of Civil Servants Secretary General Tom Odege has vowed to lead workers in industrial action against President William Ruto's administration over high taxes.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Civil servants threaten to strike over high taxes

Two drivers arrested for allegedly stealing relief food

The duo was arrested in Awendo town over claims of stealing three bags of maize, a bag of beans, bales of blankets and mosquito nets.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

Two drivers arrested for allegedly stealing relief food

State constructs Sh3m classrooms for learners with special needs

The government has constructed a special unit to accommodate learners living with disabilities in Migori county.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

State constructs Sh3m classrooms for learners with special needs

Police arrest four as youths disrupt UDA meeting in Migori

The officers were forced to lob teargas canisters and fire in the air to disperse the group that targeted the event organized by UDA officials in the region.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

Police arrest four as youths disrupt UDA meeting in Migori

14 teachers arrested in Migori over exam irregularities

Five teachers, a centre manager and invigilators of St Mary's Mabera High School in Kuria West Sub-County had their phones confiscated .

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

14 teachers arrested in Migori over exam irregularities

Migori widow shot by men disguised as police

The attackers then demanded Sh3,000 from her and threatened to kill her. They then shot her as her son screamed before fleeing from the attackers.

By Anne Atieno 6 months ago

Migori widow shot by men disguised as police

Will Ruto break political jinx of past presidents and bag Nyanza?

President William Ruto is the latest entrant to attempt to change the region's political dynamics. And he seems to be applying the same strategy he used to woo Mount Kenya.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 6 months ago

Will Ruto break political jinx of past presidents and bag Nyanza?

Ruto to launch UHC on Mashujaa Day

The Head of State announced that he will officially launch the Affordable Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC) on October 20 to improve access to primary healthcare.

By Anne Atieno 6 months ago

Ruto to launch UHC on Mashujaa Day

Macalder residents move to court to stop eviction from land gazetted as forest reserve

Maurice Ong'ala, a resident of Migori claimed that if the move by the government to evict residents from the land is not reversed, it will lead to loss of livelihoods, homes and education.

By Anne Atieno 6 months ago

Macalder residents move to court to stop eviction from land gazetted as forest reserve

Migori governor cracks whip on officers over performance

The CECs are expected to gather reports from respective departments on their overall performance during the first quarter of the financial year.

By Anne Atieno 6 months ago

Migori governor cracks whip on officers over performance

Governor Ochilo Ayacko mulls plan to offer financing to boda boda riders

Governor Ayacko highlighted the pressing need to address the challenges faced by boda-boda riders in the region.

By Anne Atieno 6 months ago

Governor Ochilo Ayacko mulls plan to offer financing to boda boda riders

Allow ODM lawmakers work with the government for development, Murkomen tells Raila

Transport CS Murkomen has also urged Azimio leaders not to call for protests and instead focus on development.

By Anne Atieno 7 months ago

Allow ODM lawmakers work with the government for development, Murkomen tells Raila

Commercial flights launch at Lichota airstrip usher in new era for Migori County

The introduction of Skyward Express Airlines' flights has been warmly welcomed by the people of Migori, who have long yearned for improved transportation options.

By Anne Atieno 7 months ago

Commercial flights launch at Lichota airstrip usher in new era for Migori County

Raila terms rebel MPs traitors as bipartisan talks face hurdle

Azimio chief tells legislators to toe the line or quit seats and face the electorate. He rules out any chance of the alleged culprits ever flying the ODM flag again

By Anne Atieno 7 months ago

Raila terms rebel MPs traitors as bipartisan talks face hurdle

Expelled 'rebel' MPs prepare to take the battle to ODM, Raila

A political and legal showdown is looming in Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party after five members expelled by the party they will not go down without a fight.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 7 months ago

Expelled 'rebel' MPs prepare to take the battle to ODM, Raila

Migori eyes Lichota airstrip upgrade to boost trade

A wave of optimistism is sweeping through South Nyanza over the business prospects the upgrading of Lichota airstrip in Migori promises to bring to the region.

By Anne Atieno 7 months ago

Migori eyes Lichota airstrip upgrade to boost trade

Migori launches healthcare outreach program

The initiative dubbed 'Mama Agnes Ayacko Last Mile Access Program' aims at bringing healthcare services to all the villages while reducing the need for arduous journeys and costly expenses.

By Anne Atieno 7 months ago

Migori launches healthcare outreach program

Man handed 20 years in prison for killing wife in a love triangle

The accused attacked his wife after learning she had a child with another man.

By Anne Atieno 7 months ago

Man handed 20 years in prison for killing wife in a love triangle

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