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Bryan Tumwa

Woman miscarries over lost husband

Bernard Muya Kariuki left his home in Matete Village in Webuye on July 1, 2014 to head to the hospital to see his expectant wife.

By Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago

Woman miscarries over lost husband

'All MCAs support Pesa Mashinani'

'All MCAs support Pesa Mashinani'

By Daniel Psirmoi and Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago

All Bungoma MCAs support Pesa Mashinani

All Bungoma MCAs support Pesa Mashinani

By Daniel Psirmoi and Bryan Tumwa 10 years ago

Jubilee shifts to Western Kenya in move to thwart referendum push

Jubilee shifts to Western Kenya in move to thwart referendum push

By Bryan Tumwa and Grace Wekesa 10 years ago

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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 years ago

Raila, Mudavadi renew rivalry in Bungoma mini poll

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