ODM rivalry spills over into referendum
Fresh infighting has erupted in former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) that could distract the party from the CORD coalition’s push for a referendum.
By BRYAN TUMWA, ROBERT AMALEMBA and PROTUS ONYANGO 10 years ago
ODM rivalry spills over into referendum
MP lauds titles revocation, says CORD reaction suspect
A section of MPs from Western Kenya have lauded President Uhuru Kenyatta’s move to revoke title deeds belonging to 22 companies who own 500,000 acres of land in Lamu County.
By Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago
MP lauds titles revocation, says CORD reaction suspect
Otuoma asks MCAs to weigh their words
Funyula MP Paul Otuoma has castigated a section of the Members of the Busia County Assembly for issuing statements that could divide the county along tribal lines.
By Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago
Otuoma asks MCAs to weigh their words
Oparanya: Give me State’s shares in Mumias and I’ll turn it around
According to the National Poverty Index (NPI), less than two members per household in Kakamega County have an income. You are on record as having warned that sugarcane impoverishes your people. What are the negative effects of sugarcane farming?
By Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago
Oparanya: Give me State’s shares in Mumias and I’ll turn it around
Uhuru tours CORD's turf to woo supporters
President Uhuru Kenyatta was warmly welcomed in Kakamega Town on a mission to woo the Western region to support the Jubilee Government.
By Luke Anami and Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago
Uhuru tours CORD's turf to woo supporters
Busia youths discover mosaic art of grass
A group of young innovators in Busia County are leaving their mark in art by creating beautiful masterpieces using grass.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Busia youths discover mosaic art of grass
Poor turnout at CRA public input meeting
Poor turnout marked a public participation meeting by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) in Kakamega County on Thursday.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Poor turnout at CRA public input meeting
Kakamega coffee farmers to buy pulping machine for value addition
Coffee farmers in Kakamega County are planning to start processing their commodity at a central location to boost their earnings.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Kakamega coffee farmers to buy pulping machine for value addition
Leaders differ on CORD’s call for a national dialogue
Leaders from Western Kenya have differed over the need to have a national dialogue between the ruling Jubilee coalition and the opposition CORD.
By Eric Lungai and Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago
Leaders differ on CORD’s call for a national dialogue
Protests over murder and decapitation of child in Kakamega
Tension grips Kakamega town Sunday morning as residents protest the murder and decapitation of a child near a Winner’s chapel church within the outskirts of the town.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Protests over murder and decapitation of child in Kakamega
Man: I don’t feel ashamed to demand cash from wife
For Vincent Onyango, 40, life has been so hard that he one day decided to demand upkeep from his estranged wife.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Man: I don’t feel ashamed to demand cash from wife
Residents protest frequent power outages
Residents of Bungoma County have raised the alarm over frequent power outages in Bungoma town.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Residents protest frequent power outages
Union calls for hiring of more nurses to bridge deficit
Kenya National Union of Nurses wants more nurses to be recruited in Kakamega County to boost provision of health services.
By Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago
Union calls for hiring of more nurses to bridge deficit
County gives Sh107m for infrastructure
Kakamega County Government has allocated Sh107 million to infrastructure development in Matungu Constituency.
By By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
County gives Sh107m for infrastructure
Meet legal threshold in preparing 2014/15 budgets, counties advised
Both the Commission for Revenue Allocation (CRA) and Controller of Budget (CoB) office want counties to adhere to legal requirements in preparing their budgets, which must be in place by end of this month.
By Bryan Tumwa and Luke Anami 10 years ago
Meet legal threshold in preparing 2014/15 budgets, counties advised
Leaders told to move on from last year’s poll
Church leaders in Western Kenya have appealed to politicians to desist from fanning the debate over the contested results of last year’s General Election and instead contribute to nation building.
By Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago
Leaders told to move on from last year’s poll
Counties now want major stake in privatisation of sugar millers
County governments of Kakamega and Bungoma want a stake in the privatisation process of major sugar factories in the region. The county government of Kakamega wants a role in the management of Mumias Sugar Company (MSC) while Bungoma County wants to be given a chance to buy shares in Nzoia Sugar Company when it is privatised.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Counties now want major stake in privatisation of sugar millers
Clergy: Keep religion away from terror war
An Anglican Bishop in Western Kenya has warned against dragging religious matters into the ongoing exercise against terrorism.
By BRYAN TUMWA and ERIC ABUGA 10 years ago
Clergy: Keep religion away from terror war
Help us fight crime, Uhuru tells Kenyans
President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated his Government’s commitment to ensure that Kenyans’ lives and property are protected.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Help us fight crime, Uhuru tells Kenyans
Sack Kimaiyo and Muhoro, Uhuru told
Khalwale called for the restructuring of the security apparatus of the country to forestall the recurrence of terrorism.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Sack Kimaiyo and Muhoro, Uhuru told
Farmers turn to new coffee variety
As the rains continue pounding Western Kenya, some farmers in Kakamega County are preparing their farms for a new variety of coffee.
By By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Farmers turn to new coffee variety
CORD accused of malice over General Election report
Deputy President William Ruto has lashed out at CORD for engaging in a pointless exercise of auditing the bitterly contested 2013 presidential elections.
By James Mbaka and Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago
CORD accused of malice over General Election report
Kakamega traders move to court to challenge taxation law
A section of businessmen in Kakamega County have moved to court to challenge the constitutionality of the county’s Finance Act.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Kakamega traders move to court to challenge taxation law
Oparanya assures traders over new fees
Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has assured the business community in his county that his administration would promote the growth of trade by providing a conducive environment for investors.
By Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago
Oparanya assures traders over new fees
German institution to help set up varsity
The Vihiga county government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau to fast track the establishment of Kaimosi Friends University of Science and Technology.
By By BRYAN TUMWA and ERIC LUNGAI 10 years ago
German institution to help set up varsity
Sh31m set for water projects
Residents of Lurambi and Likuyiani constituencies are set to benefit from three water projects initiated by the County Government of Kakamega.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Sh31m set for water projects
Change of plans as Kakamega County opts to build new hospital
The Kakamega County Government has shelved plans to renovate the ancient general hospital which is symptomatic of the county’s ailing health infrastructure.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Change of plans as Kakamega County opts to build new hospital
Namwamba opposes push for more positions
Budalang’i MP Ababu Namwamba has warned against the creation of new positions ahead of the forthcoming party elections.
By Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago
Namwamba opposes push for more positions
Delegates differ ahead of ODM polls
ODM delegates in Kakamega County have differed ahead of the party elections.
By By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Delegates differ ahead of ODM polls
ODM split widens as Kakamega County leadership divided ahead of polls
Despite reiterating the fact that Kakamega County will be heading into the ODM party elections as a united front simmering infighting involving delegates could jeopardize this resolve.
By By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
ODM split widens as Kakamega County leadership divided ahead of polls
Khalwale wants Senate to enact law on county tax
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale wants the Senate to enact legislation that will restrict governors from imposing taxes arbitrarily while looking for sources of county revenue.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Khalwale wants Senate to enact law on county tax
Oparanya plans to tax chicken, and the dead
The County Government of Kakamega will levy taxes on livestock if the county assembly ratifies the proposed Tax Bill, 2013.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Oparanya plans to tax chicken, and the dead
Oparanya warns contractors on shoddy work
Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has warned contractors who do shoddy road construction and maintenance work that they risk being blacklisted.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Oparanya warns contractors on shoddy work
School seeks help one week after tragedy
Pupils of a school in Rongo, Migori County, that was destroyed by strong winds are now learning under trees.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
School seeks help one week after tragedy
Union plans demos over NSSF scandal
The Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU) has called for a one-week protest over the scandal that has rocked NSSF.
By Antony Gitonga and Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago
Union plans demos over NSSF scandal
Wetang’ula: Hard work begins now
Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula has assured residents of Bungoma County that he will embrace everyone regardless of their political affiliation.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Wetang’ula: Hard work begins now
HIV positive mothers told to seek help
HIV positive mothers have been asked to seek skilled medical care to avoid transmitting the virus to the newborns.
By Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago
HIV positive mothers told to seek help
Oparanya asks health workers to resume duty
Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has asked health workers to resume duty since their grievances were already being addressed by the county government.
By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Oparanya asks health workers to resume duty
Clerics call for amendments to media bills
Religious leaders have urged the National Assembly to amend the controversial Bills aimed at gagging the media.
By By LAWRENCE ALURU and BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Clerics call for amendments to media bills
Raila, Mudavadi renew rivalry in Bungoma mini poll
CORD and Amani coalitions have drawn battle-lines ahead of the Bungoma senatorial by-election.
By By BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Raila, Mudavadi renew rivalry in Bungoma mini poll
Why voters might make Ruto one-term president
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