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Eric Lungai

ODM's Matara wins Kiamokama Ward by-election

Governor Ongwae says win a clear indication ODM is the strongest party in the region

By Eric Lungai 3 years ago

ODM's Matara wins Kiamokama Ward by-election

Vihiga United ready for play off tie despite uncertainty

Vihiga United ready for play off tie despite uncertainty

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Bullets of Vihiga fall silent as Covid-19 hurts clubs

Bullets of Vihiga fall silent as Covid-19 hurts clubs

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Mudavadi, Atwoli unite and vow to work together again

Mudavadi, Atwoli unite and vow to work together again

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

MPs agree on relocation of KMTC

The controversy escalated after KMTC's lease to operate at Mbale Rural Hospital expired.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

MPs agree on relocation of KMTC

Five more years of wait to be 'men'

Elders cancel circumcision for the first time in generations as pandemic forces Kenyans to adjust their traditions.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Five more years of wait to be 'men'

Controller of Budget to roll out exchequer automated system

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o said they have partnered with the National Treasury and Central Bank in development of an exchequer system.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Controller of Budget to roll out exchequer automated system

'Put your house in order and stop blame games,' Vihiga leaders to Mudavadi, Wetang’ula

Vihiga elders urge Musalia and Wetang'ula to focus on strengthening their parties rather than blaming others.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

'Put your house in order and stop blame games,' Vihiga leaders to Mudavadi, Wetang’ula

Another popular Kenyan musician bites the dust

The 80-year-old was best known for his Angelike Twist hit song released in the early 1960s.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Another popular Kenyan musician bites the dust

Come back to work county begs healthworkers

The county has implored striking health workers to resume duties as modalities to pay them are in process.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Come back to work county begs healthworkers

Oparanya intervenes over salary

The Council of Governors (CoG) will intervene to have Vihiga County staff paid their delayed March salary.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Oparanya intervenes over salary

Students roam in markets, as schools defy Ministry's directives

Attempts to reach out to principals of schools whose students were seen roaming in markets bore no fruits as they did not reply to our messages.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Students roam in markets, as schools defy Ministry's directives

Pro-governor MCAs kicked out of committees

Members who are in Ottichilo’s camp lost their positions to colleagues who are rooting for the governor’s ouster.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Pro-governor MCAs kicked out of committees

Ottichilo's ouster motion adjourned as governor moves to court

An impeachment motion against Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo has been adjourned after he went to court to challenge the process.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Ottichilo's ouster motion adjourned as governor moves to court

Do not impeach me, governor begs ward reps

Besieged Governor Ottichilo calls for truce instead of impeachment

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Do not impeach me, governor begs ward reps

Village mourns as gang kills four family members in raid

One member of gang that had attacked house to steal was lynched by villagers as he fled

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Village mourns as gang kills four family members in raid

Family members attacked, killed in Vihiga

He asked police to beef up patrols to tame the gangs.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Family members attacked, killed in Vihiga

Couple killed in night attack

A man and his wife were found brutally murdered on Monday morning.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Couple killed in night attack

First-time MP’s surprise post to Moi’s cabinet

Chanzu served as assistant minister for Water Resources, Energy and Labour between 1997 and 2002.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

First-time MP’s surprise post to Moi’s cabinet

Pressure on Vihiga County over pending bills

The county government of Vihiga faces a financial crisis after the National Treasury declined to release funds over pending bills over Sh1.8 billion.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Pressure on Vihiga County over pending bills

MP: Moi paid my fees at Kabarak in 1987

Luanda MP Chris Omulele has revealed how former president Daniel arap Moi paid his secondary school fees when he joined Moi High School, Kabarak

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

MP: Moi paid my fees at Kabarak in 1987

County hits boda boda riders with more taxes

Vihiga County Government has turned to boda boda riders in a bid to raise funds to fill in the gaps of its Sh5.6 billion budget.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

County hits boda boda riders with more taxes

Ottichilo suspends two county officers, reshuffles cabinet

Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo has suspended two Chief Officers involved in the scandalous hiring of 518 health workers early last year.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Ottichilo suspends two county officers, reshuffles cabinet

Retired Justice Aganyanya dies

Musalia Mudavadi noted he was an iconic judge

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Retired Justice Aganyanya dies

Why Mudavadi and Wetang’ula oppose drive

They have vowed not to attend next weekend’s BBI meeting at Bukhungu Stadium

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Why Mudavadi and Wetang’ula oppose drive

Why Mudavadi and Wetang’ula oppose BBI drive

Mudavadi and his Ford Kenya counterpart Moses Wetang’ula have united to oppose meetings to popularise the Building Bridges Initiative report.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Why Mudavadi and Wetang’ula oppose BBI drive

Night guard killed in dawn attack on supermarket

A night guard was on Tuesday morning attacked and killed in a robbery at a supermarket at Chavakali market in Vihiga County.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Night guard killed in dawn attack on supermarket

Red flag over high prevalence of HIV

Health officials have raised the red flag over high HIV prevalence in the county, which now stands at 5.4 per cent above the national average.

By Eric Lungai 4 years ago

Red flag over high prevalence of HIV

ODM ready to welcome Malala if ANC kicks him out

Orange Democratic Movement will welcome Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala in the event he is kicked out of Amani National Congress party.

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

ODM ready to welcome Malala if ANC kicks him out

County sacks 308 health staff six months after recruitment

One of the affected workers demanded to know how the governor came up with a list of only 210 employees to be retained.

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

County sacks 308 health staff six months after recruitment

Football: Vihiga Queens maul Makolanders to retain WPL title

Reigning Kenyan Women Premier League champions Vihiga Queens mauled Makolanders Ladies FC 7-0 to retain the title for a record third consecutive time

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Football: Vihiga Queens maul Makolanders to retain WPL title

Vihiga officials to face Senate over negligence

The delegation, led by acting county secretary Philip Gavuna, will appear before the Senate Standing Committee on Health tomorrow.

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Vihiga officials to face Senate over negligence

Governor barred from terminating executives' contracts

Judge Nduma Nderi issued stay orders blocking the terminations until the case filed by County Secretary Francis Ominde is heard and determined.

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Governor barred from terminating executives' contracts

Counties yet to enact key laws, seven years later

Council of Governors report finds devolved units have more expired bills than pending ones or passed legislation.

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Counties yet to enact key laws, seven years later

Ruto warns BBI team to learn from Punguza Mizigo's rejection

Deputy President William Ruto has warned that any attempts to change the constitution without involving the people will fail.

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Ruto warns BBI team to learn from Punguza Mizigo's rejection

Kin accuses State of deserting slain officer

Senior policeman was killed by colleagues in a "confrontation".

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Kin accuses State of deserting slain officer

They watched my daughter die for lack of Sh2,500 fee

But county officials deny family’s claim, says it was already too late when Annette was brought in to the facility.

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

They watched my daughter die for lack of Sh2,500 fee

Locals benefit from free legal aid

Chigai said the programme; dubbed Wakili Nyumbani will enable communities appreciate various channels they can use to solve disputes.

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Locals benefit from free legal aid

Family seeks help for baby burnt in hospital

The baby had two surgeries.

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Family seeks help for baby burnt in hospital

Referendum talk should not derail us, says DP Ruto

Ruto said they would not allow the ongoing calls for a referendum to interfere with Jubilee’s agenda for the country

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Referendum talk should not derail us, says DP Ruto

Don't rig census to favour certain regions, warns Mudavadi

ANC leader wants the results declared immediately to avert doctoring witnessed in the past.

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Don't rig census to favour certain regions, warns Mudavadi

Vihiga: Road still half-done 7 years on

Rehabilitation of the road started about seven years.

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Vihiga: Road still half-done 7 years on

Leaders eulogise Joe Kadenge as a selfless legend

Politicians urge State to honour heroes and support them to live a dignified live once they retire

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Leaders eulogise Joe Kadenge as a selfless legend

Leaders want High Court established in Vihiga

Mr Gimose said Hamisi had more than 100 acres for the facility if the land in Vihiga Constituency was not sufficient.

By Eric Lungai 5 years ago

Leaders want High Court established in Vihiga

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