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Frank Otieno

Scholars call for academic integrity at first international conference on research ethics

'We need to build a culture whereby when one stands and gives a lecture on his area of expertise, he or she can be heard.'

By Frank Otieno 3 years ago

Scholars call for academic integrity at first international conference on research ethics

TSC Covid-19 medical cover for teachers

TSC Covid-19 medical cover for teachers

By Frank Otieno 3 years ago

Journalist recalls times with top linguist

Journalist recalls times with top linguist

By Frank Otieno 4 years ago

OLX partners with G4S to deliver farm produce across Kenya

OLX partners with G4S to deliver farm produce across Kenya

By Frank Otieno 8 years ago

Sossion: We'll vote Jubilee out in 2017

An umbrella workers’ union has announced that workers will vote against the Government in 2017.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

Sossion: We'll vote Jubilee out in 2017

Maseno University closed indefinitely after chaos broke out

Maseno University has been closed indefinitely following violence which broke out Monday evening between rival groups, who were conducting campaigns ahead of students’ elections.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

Maseno University closed indefinitely after chaos broke out

Two Maseno university students killed in clash with police

Two Maseno University students have died and at least five others injured in ongoing confrontation between police and the students which started on Monday evening.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

Two Maseno university students killed in clash with police

Eight secondary school students arrested for engaging in sexual activities in Kisumu

Eight students arrested in Kisumu's Lolwe estate for engaging in sex.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

Eight secondary school students arrested for engaging in sexual activities in Kisumu

Education experts worry about strike's effects on pupils

The 2015 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates are being subjected to psychological torture after teachers abandoned them weeks to the national examinations.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

Education experts worry about strike's effects on pupils

'Senator Gwendo won't be expelled from TNA'

The National Alliance (TNA) has exonerated the nominated Senator Joy Gwendo of accusations leveled against her that called for her suspension from the party.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

'Senator Gwendo won't be expelled from TNA'

We will still be your running mates come 2017, deputy governors declare

Deputy Governors have threatened to challenge governors at the ballot if they decide to pick new running mates come 2017.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

We will still be your running mates come 2017, deputy governors declare

I had to let my children die to save my life, grief-stricken Kenyan mother mourns

"It is so painful to watch your children die and you can't do anything to save them," said Awuor yesterday, tears rolling down her cheeks.

By FRANK OTIENO AND JAMES OMORO 9 years ago

I had to let my children die to save my life, grief-stricken Kenyan mother mourns

Nyanza counties scramble for US President Obama

Three counties in Nyanza are caught up in an ‘ownership’ row for US President Barack Obama, just hours before his historic visit to the land of his father.

By FRANK OTIENO & RUSHDIE OUDIA 9 years ago

Nyanza counties scramble for US President Obama

Teachers unions divided after TSC appeals ruling on pay increase

The two teachers unions yesterday took opposite directions in their response to Teachers Service Commission's (TSC) decision to contest their huge pay award.

By Rawlings Otieno and Frank Otieno 9 years ago

Teachers unions divided after TSC appeals ruling on pay increase

Come home to your roots, schoolgirls tell US President Obama

Cynthia Mwende, a Form Two student at Barack Obama Secondary School in Kogelo, Siaya County, has written to US President Barack Obama asking him to visit the school.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

Come home to your roots, schoolgirls tell US President Obama

EACC arrests Kisumu lands officer for allegedly demanding Sh2 000 bribe

Kisumu District Land Adjudication Officer George Oluoch Ogutu was Tuesday arrested by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers for allegedly demanding and receiving a bribe of Sh2 000 from member of the public.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

EACC arrests Kisumu lands officer for allegedly demanding Sh2 000 bribe

EAC leaders chart way forward on saving Lake Victoria

East African Community (EAC) member states have agreed to eradicate water hyacinth in Lake Victoria and engage in alternative fish farming methods to conserve the lake.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

EAC leaders chart way forward on saving Lake Victoria

EACC arrests Kisumu Speaker Anne Adul, three officials

Embattled Kisumu County Assembly Speaker Anne Adul was Monday morning arrested by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over graft allegations.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

EACC arrests Kisumu Speaker Anne Adul, three officials

Raila warns over one-third gender rule

Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) leader Raila Odinga has given the Government an ultimatum to fully implement the one-third gender rule in the National Assembly by August or face mass action.

By Frank Otieno and Kevine Omollo 9 years ago

Raila warns over one-third gender rule

Row as ODM moves to vet candidates for 2017

A fresh row has erupted in Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party over claims some of its MPs are undermining the party's cause.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

Row as ODM moves to vet candidates for 2017

I do not fear impeachment, Governor Rasanga tells critics

Governor Cornel Rasanga has taken on critics who have been calling for his impeachment, terming them bitter individuals who have nothing to offer residents.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

I do not fear impeachment, Governor Rasanga tells critics

I do not fear impeachment: Rasanga

Siaya County Governor Cornel Rasanga has now taken on his critics, who have persistently called for his impeachment.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

I do not fear impeachment: Rasanga

Six rocket explosives discovered in Kisumu

A metallic box containing six rocket explosives discovered by fishermen in Lake Victoria's Misori Beach, bomb experts at the scene

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

Six rocket explosives discovered in Kisumu

World Bank extends Lake Victoria project by Sh920m

The World Bank has extended operations of Lake Victoria Environmental Management Programme (LVEMP II) by providing additional funds worth Sh920million (10million dollars).

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

World Bank extends Lake Victoria project by Sh920m

Kisumu MCAs claim their lives in danger over petition

Three members of County Assembly of Kisumu are now claiming their lives are in danger after they recently took petition to the Senate over the rot in Kisumu County.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

Kisumu MCAs claim their lives in danger over petition

Jaramogi’s ex-speech writer dies at 82

Former speech writer and press secretary to the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga is dead. Barrack Odinge Odera, 82, who had been ailing, died on Monday at Nairobi West Hospital.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

Jaramogi’s ex-speech writer dies at 82

Nyanza mourns Jaramogi's speech writer

The former speech writer and press secretary to the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Barrack Odinge Odera is dead. The late Odera, 82, died on Monday after a long illness at Nairobi West hospital where he had been hospitalised.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

Nyanza mourns Jaramogi's speech writer

Ruth Odinga: Kisumu County Assembly should pack and go

Kisumu County Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga says it is time the county assembly packed and went home for what she terms as failing in its oversight role.

By FRANK OTIENO 9 years ago

Ruth Odinga: Kisumu County Assembly should pack and go

School heads tell all on fake exam papers

Every year, some parents and students are fooled into buying fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination papers.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

School heads tell all on fake exam papers

End of agony for girl who scored 412 marks after she joins Alliance

Though she scored 412 marks in last year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Beth Moraa’s hopes of joining her dream school had been dashed.

By Frank Otieno 9 years ago

End of agony for girl who scored 412 marks after she joins Alliance

Kajwang’ send-off plan ready

Preparations for the burial of the late Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang', to be held on Friday, have almost been finalised.

By FRANK OTIENO AND JAMES OMORO 9 years ago

Kajwang’ send-off plan ready

TSC sends home three teachers for allegedly defiling students

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has interdicted three teachers in Homa Bay County following reports that they are notorious sex pests.

By Frank Otieno 10 years ago

TSC sends home three teachers for allegedly defiling students

Concerns over Uhuru's security in gathering

President Uhuru Kenyatta has made a name for being one of the most social Head of State in the world.

By FRANK OTIENO AND DENNIS ONYANGO 10 years ago

Concerns over Uhuru's security in gathering

CORD MP wants Kidero to vie for Presidency in 2017

Kitutu Chache South MP Richard Onyonka, wants Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero to run for the presidency come 2017. Mr Onyonka said Dr Kidero is the only hope Nyanza region has of ever producing a president to lead the republic of Kenya.

By FRANK OTIENO AND MAUREEN ODIWUOR 10 years ago

CORD MP wants Kidero to vie for Presidency in 2017

Parents at wits end as 200 girls molested

Education authorities have launched investigations into actions of serial rapists— teachers in Homa Bay County who target school pupils— sometimes abducting them for several days and then sexually assaulting them.

By PROTUS ONYANGO AND FRANK OTIENO 10 years ago

Parents at wits end as 200 girls molested

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