Fast-track release of revenue to counties, Raila tells Treasury
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has appealed to the national government to fast-track release of sharable revenue to counties to enhance service delivery.
By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 25 days ago
Fast-track release of revenue to counties, Raila tells Treasury
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President Ruto's bag of goodies for Western
The government has released Sh5.8 billion for the construction of the stalled Kakamega Gold Refinery in Ikolomani constituency.
By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 25 days ago
President Ruto's bag of goodies for Western
We will revive the sugar sector through leasing, Ruto declares
President William Ruto said moving forward, like any other sector, sugarcane farmers will be paid a bonus at the end of the year by sugar millers.
By Benard Lusigi 26 days ago
We will revive the sugar sector through leasing, Ruto declares
Kakamega targets local and foreign investors in key investment meeting
The inaugural conference, which has attracted over 3, 000 local and international guests including is being held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
By Benard Lusigi 27 days ago
Kakamega targets local and foreign investors in key investment meeting
Barasa, Sifuna agree to resolve wrangles in county assembly
Barasa has agreed to a meeting with Sifuna and Members of MCAs to resolve leadership wrangles at the County Assembly.
By Benard Lusigi 29 days ago
Barasa, Sifuna agree to resolve wrangles in county assembly
Defying odds in championing climate change mitigation efforts
The women have been championing efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change with passion and determination.
By Benard Lusigi 29 days ago
Defying odds in championing climate change mitigation efforts
County receives Sh95 million for fencing of Kakamega Forest
Safaricom and Mpesa Foundation release Sh60 million towards phase two of the Kakamega forest fencing project.
By Benard Lusigi 1 month ago
County receives Sh95 million for fencing of Kakamega Forest
Oparanya denies endorsing Khalwale for 2027 Kakamega gubernatorial bid
Oparanya said he has no control over what media reports denying that he endorsed Khalwale stating it was an open meeting.
By Benard Lusigi 1 month ago
Oparanya denies endorsing Khalwale for 2027 Kakamega gubernatorial bid
Kenya's race against time in readiness for 2027 Afcon
Afcon hosts must have six stadiums in readiness for the tournament. Uganda and Tanzania are equally moving with speed.
By Rodgers Eshitemi and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago
Kenya's race against time in readiness for 2027 Afcon
Asset growth sees IG Sacco record over a billion shillings in profits
The Invest and Grow (IG) Sacco recorded a profit of Sh1.91 billion in the year 2023, representing a 2.5 percent increase from Sh1.86 billion realised in 2022.
By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago
Asset growth sees IG Sacco record over a billion shillings in profits
Bukhungu Stadium to be ready by June ahead of CHAN
Bukhungu has been selected to host selected CHAN matches. Kenya will cohost CHAN competitions with Tanzania and Uganda this year and AFCON in 2027.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Bukhungu Stadium to be ready by June ahead of CHAN
Wetang'ula says state to sponsor Raila's AU bid
Wetang'ula said Raila is the right person to succeed Moussa Faki, and announced that the government will deploy all available resources to guarantee his victory.
By Nathan Ochunge and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago
Wetang'ula says state to sponsor Raila's AU bid
Bedbug scare sweeps Vihiga County
Some residents believe bedbugs have everything to do with witchcraft because they are resistant to all types of insecticides.
By Benard Lusigi 1 month ago
Bedbug scare sweeps Vihiga County
Relief as slums in Kakamega set for Sh269m upgrade
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said residents living in informal settlements in Kakamega County will have their infrastructure upgraded in a quest to improve living standards.
By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago
Relief as slums in Kakamega set for Sh269m upgrade
County pumps Sh600million to the 10km per ward roads projects
The county government of Kakamega has pumped Sh600 million towards infrastructure improvement programme.
By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago
County pumps Sh600million to the 10km per ward roads projects
Governor Barasa, Khalwale clash over Sh928 million health funds
"Khalwale should know that the work of a Senator is to defend and support devolution and not the lies and noise he is making out there that is baseless."
By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago
Governor Barasa, Khalwale clash over Sh928 million health funds
Postmortem confirms Khalwale's farmhand was killed by bull
Speculation was rife that Dr Khalwale could have had a hand in the death of his farmhand.
By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago
Postmortem confirms Khalwale's farmhand was killed by bull
Burial of man killed by Senator Boni Khalwale's bull stopped
The family said they had already encountered losses having hired a hearse, bought a casket and food for the mourners.
By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago
Burial of man killed by Senator Boni Khalwale's bull stopped
Rivatex to buy cotton from farmers in Busia
The farmers have been experiencing challenges including lack of ready market, lack of quality and certified seeds, high cost of farm inputs and exploitation by middlemen.
By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago
Rivatex to buy cotton from farmers in Busia
Relief for students as TSC redeploys 17 teachers to troubled school
The Teachers Service Commission has redeployed 17 teachers to the troubled St Gabriel Isongo Secondary school after a series of meetings with the institution's Board of Management (BOM).
By Lewis Nyaundi and Benard Lusigi, Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago
Relief for students as TSC redeploys 17 teachers to troubled school
Five specialist doctors to replace Cubans in Kakamega
Kakamega CECM for Health Services Bernard Wesonga said the five doctors will now take charge of the Oncology and Cardiology units.
By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago
Five specialist doctors to replace Cubans in Kakamega
Kakamega county eyes Sh100 million revenue from hospitals
Kakamega county government has put in place measures to increase revenue collection at the Kakamega County Referral Hospital and other health facilities.
By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago
Kakamega county eyes Sh100 million revenue from hospitals
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Questions as TSC withdraws all teachers from Isongo school
TSC is said to have issued transfer letters to all 17 teachers following demands by the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) and Kenya Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet).
By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago
Questions as TSC withdraws all teachers from Isongo school
Bukhungu stadium closes for renovation ahead of CHAN
CS Ababu Namwamba said that major works would be done in the playing ground and lighting. The stadium hosts Kakamega Home Boys.
By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago
Bukhungu stadium closes for renovation ahead of CHAN
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Raila says attacks on courts hurting Kenya's democracy
Raila warned that attacks on the Judiciary by the Executive was hurting democracy in the country.
By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago
Raila says attacks on courts hurting Kenya's democracy
Salasya to be arraigned in court over assault
On Friday last week, Salasya was captured in a clip ordering the Malaha-Isongo ward Ward rep to sit down before slapping him.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Salasya to be arraigned in court over assault
Governor Barasa, unions condemn attack on headteacher
St Gabriel Isongo Secondary School head teacher David Wafula and the director of studies were assaulted and chased away by residents.
By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Governor Barasa, unions condemn attack on headteacher
Sh45m house flattened despite court order
Unknown people demolished the disputed residential house on Tuesday night despite a court order barring its destruction.
By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Sh45m house flattened despite court order
Woman captured on video abusing nurse surrenders to police
Vanessa Ogema surrendered herself at Busia Police Station at 1:15pm on Sunday after police launched a manhunt for her.
By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Woman captured on video abusing nurse surrenders to police
Doctors advocate for early diagnosis to curb high arthritis cases
Traumatic falls and sports-related injuries may cause back injuries which may lead to arthritis.
By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Doctors advocate for early diagnosis to curb high arthritis cases
Kakamega county, firm ink deal to complete stalled milk plant
Governor Fernandes Barasa said they have agreed to complete and operationalise the project.
By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Kakamega county, firm ink deal to complete stalled milk plant
CS: Bukhungu Stadium to be ready this year
Ababu Namwamba said the government is work with the county government to upgrade the facility, and renovate other stadiums in Western region.
By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
CS: Bukhungu Stadium to be ready this year
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Union withdraws nurses from Port Victoria hospital in protest
The union's move could potentially paralyze medical services at the facility in the coming weeks, to the detriment of residents seeking treatment.
By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Union withdraws nurses from Port Victoria hospital in protest
Follow the law, governors say as they reject bid to hand over ECDE
Through the Council of Governors (COG), county chiefs argue that the national government did not follow the due procedures allowing the takeover of devolved functions.
By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Follow the law, governors say as they reject bid to hand over ECDE
Raila tells ODM leaders to stop in-fighting, premature campaigns
Speaking during a dinner cum-a come together with Kakamega ODM leaders at Governor Fernandes Barasa's residence, Raila urged leaders to stop rocking the party from within.
By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Raila tells ODM leaders to stop in-fighting, premature campaigns
Atwoli tells workers Cotu will push for better pay for them
Atwoli said the organisation will push for an increment in workers' wages and income at both the county and national level.
By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Atwoli tells workers Cotu will push for better pay for them
Barasa sets conditions to support Sarrai to run Mumias Sugar Company
Governor Fernandes Barasa appealed to contractors and suppliers to be patient as the counties work to clear the pending bills.
By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Barasa sets conditions to support Sarrai to run Mumias Sugar Company
Search for headteacher's killers moves to Uganda on fresh leads
Charles Emoto was fatally shot in the stomach at around 12:40am on Thursday, with the bullet exiting from the back of his waist.
By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Search for headteacher's killers moves to Uganda on fresh leads
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Nadco report focused on posts for the 'big boys', says Wamalwa
DAP-K leader and Azimio principal Eugene Wamalwa has distanced himself from the report since the cost of living was not captured.
By Benard Lusigi 4 months ago
Nadco report focused on posts for the 'big boys', says Wamalwa
Sabatia MP uses football to campaigns against gender-based violence
Winners in the men category with Sh100,000 while women take home Sh70,000.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Sabatia MP uses football to campaigns against gender-based violence
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