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Hezron Ochiel

Worry as deadly parasite invades farms

Kevine Okello, a resident of Kano Plains in Kisumu County, is a worried man after an infectious parasite invaded his yellow oleander trees, locally known as chamama.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Worry as deadly parasite invades farms

Government launches second voluntary medical male circumcision strategy

Government launches second voluntary medical male circumcision strategy

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Farmers advised against borrowing

Farmers advised against borrowing

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

We won’t mark national exams, teachers warn government

We won’t mark national exams, teachers warn government

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Hospital plans to request upgrade funds from Russia

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is lobbying for financial support from the Russian government.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Hospital plans to request upgrade funds from Russia

Surrender your shares in Mumias Sugar, leaders tell government

A fresh row is brewing between the national government and the counties over privatisation of sugar millers in the country.

By Alex Wakhisi and Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Surrender your shares in Mumias Sugar, leaders tell government

I was victim of witch-hunt, says nominated Senator Joy Gwendo

The National Alliance Party (TNA) nominated Senator Joy Gwendo has pointed an accusing finger at party Secretary General Onyango Oloo.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

I was victim of witch-hunt, says nominated Senator Joy Gwendo

Kisumu County puts makeshift pre-school education centres on notice

Kisumu County Government has put on notice owners of pre-school education centres that do not meet construction and safety standards.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Kisumu County puts makeshift pre-school education centres on notice

Kisumu water firm in bid to reduce costs

Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company (Kiwasco) is grappling with a tight budget that is threatening its operations.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Kisumu water firm in bid to reduce costs

Government challenges counties to tap into cross border travelers

Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has challenged Kisumu and other counties connecting Mombasa port to neighbouring countries to tap into cross border travelers to boost domestic tourism.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Government challenges counties to tap into cross border travelers

A family’s solo quest to preserve Homa Bay swamp that homes flamingos

A love for mother nature drove Margaret Sole's family to live next to the Ondago Swamp in Homa Bay County.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

A family’s solo quest to preserve Homa Bay swamp that homes flamingos

Blind people want white canes recognised

Persons living with disabilities (PWDs) have called on the Government to recognise the use of white canes to promote safety of blind people while on roads.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Blind people want white canes recognised

Open skies to regional airlines, Kenyan government urged

The Government has been challenged to open its skies to regional airlines to boost local tourism.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Open skies to regional airlines, Kenyan government urged

Hospital: Police transfers derailing war on rape

A major referral facility has raised concern over rampant transfer of police officers in the region, saying the move is derailing efforts to contain spiraling rape cases.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Hospital: Police transfers derailing war on rape

Unstable rice markets in Kisumu set off alarm bells

As more farmers in Kisumu County move away from sugarcane farming and venture into rice to supplement their dwindling income, there is growing concern on the availability of market for the produce.

By Hezron Ochiel and Dennis Onyango 9 years ago

Unstable rice markets in Kisumu set off alarm bells

Sugar deal a ploy to impoverish my stronghold, says Raila

CORD leader Raila Odinga Friday sensationally claimed that the controversial sugar deal between Kenya and Uganda would benefit Deputy President William Ruto.

By Grace Wekesa and Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Sugar deal a ploy to impoverish my stronghold, says Raila

Sh200 million equipment boost for Kisumu County rice farmers

Rice farming in Kisumu County has received a boost following acquisition of Sh200 million farming equipment to help commercialise the crop.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Sh200 million equipment boost for Kisumu County rice farmers

Kisumu County Assembly grills officers on alleged corruption

The assembly has started grilling some county officials on the alleged misappropriation of funds. The county suspended five officials last week following revelations that funds meant for development were allegedly spent on unintended purposes under their watch.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Kisumu County Assembly grills officers on alleged corruption

Uhuru’s sugar, milk deal with Museveni stirs national storm

The Opposition has questioned the rationale behind a reported deal between Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta and Yoweri Museveni allowing cheap sugar imports from Uganda into Kenya.

By Moses Njagih and Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Uhuru’s sugar, milk deal with Museveni stirs national storm

State warns over foot and mouth disease

The government has put health officials at border points on high alert following a foot and mouth disease outbreak in parts of Nyanza.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

State warns over foot and mouth disease

Six injured as rival Kisumu business gangs fight it out

Six people were injured after they were attacked by a machete-wielding gang in what police termed as business rivalry between two bus companies.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Six injured as rival Kisumu business gangs fight it out

Mosquito assassins to stop malaria around Kenya's Lake Victoria

The ‘mosquito specialists’ spiders’ (predators that specialise in killing mosquitoes), scientist say, feed preferentially on mosquitoes which could be critical in eliminating malaria-causing parasite.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Mosquito assassins to stop malaria around Kenya's Lake Victoria

Ruth Odinga to take on Ranguma in Kisumu gubernatorial contest

Kisumu County is headed for a new political battles after Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga declared that she will be going for the governor's seat in the next general elections.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Ruth Odinga to take on Ranguma in Kisumu gubernatorial contest

Government probes Kisumu sugar firm over 'illegal' Asian workers

Kisumu Immigration department is looking for suspected illegal migrants believed to be working at Kibos Sugar Company.

By PROTUS ONYANGO & HEZRON OCHIEL 9 years ago

Government probes Kisumu sugar firm over 'illegal' Asian workers

Congested Kisumu prison where death stalks detainees

For troublesome children, a mention of Kodiaga Prison is enough to make them change their behaviour. So, parents have constantly used the penal institution to scare off their wayward children.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Congested Kisumu prison where death stalks detainees

Siaya launches investment expo ahead of Obama visit

The Siaya County Government has launched a series of events aimed at attracting investors to the region ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to Kenya later this month.

By Hezron Ochiel and Olivia Odhiambo 9 years ago

Siaya launches investment expo ahead of Obama visit

Three relatives killed as house burns down

Three relatives were Saturday burnt to death when their house caught fire at around 11pm at Kamoke village in Kisumu County.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Three relatives killed as house burns down

Over 30 people trapped as building collapses in Kisumu

Over thirty people are feared trapped in the ravels of a three-storey building which collapsed in Kisumu’s Manyatta Estate while under construction.

By KEVINE OMOLLO AND HEZRON OCHIEL 9 years ago

Over 30 people trapped as building collapses in Kisumu

Bad tidings for mat maker as swamp choked

For decades, Christine Odugo has been wading through the shallow Lake Kanyaboli waters to harvest papyrus reeds to make mats.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Bad tidings for mat maker as swamp choked

MP against privatisation State-owned sugar companies

Muhoroni MP James K'Oyoo now wants the Government to halt privatisation of State-owned sugar companies until farmers' concerns are addressed.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

MP against privatisation State-owned sugar companies

NHIF to publish accredited health facilities within 10 days, says fund boss

Kenyans will know the health facilities accredited by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to provide enhanced medical cover by May 18.

By Brigid Chemweno and Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

NHIF to publish accredited health facilities within 10 days, says fund boss

Conference exposes dubious hotels

As Kisumu business people count profits after the second Devolution Conference which ended on Thursday, hotel owners are complaining that there could be more than 20 unlicensed facilities.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Conference exposes dubious hotels

Visitors enjoy what lakeside city, Kisumu has to offer

It is boom time for Kisumu's business community after the full weight of the Presidency, Council of Governors and county assemblies descended on the lakeside city for the Devolution Conference at the Tom Mboya Labour College.

By Nzau Musau and Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Visitors enjoy what lakeside city, Kisumu has to offer

Police moves in to curb abuse of women in Kisumu

Police in Kisumu have started a crackdown on people who abuse women and children following reports of rampant cases of exploitation.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Police moves in to curb abuse of women in Kisumu

Kisumu basks in glory as investors troop in

Investors are scrambling for Kisumu’s Mamboleo region to set up businesses ahead of opening of a Sh2.5 billion state-of-the-art shopping mall.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Kisumu basks in glory as investors troop in

Chemical attracts mosquitoes, could end malaria

Researchers have discovered a chemical which attracts malaria-transmitting mosquitoes, a discovery which could boost malaria control efforts.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Chemical attracts mosquitoes, could end malaria

Be careful with social media posts lest they cost you a job

Most employers are relying on social media platforms to recruit potential candidates, while some companies use the same to engage with their customers and attract more sales.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Be careful with social media posts lest they cost you a job

Farmers pitch camp at NCPB as Kenya stops buying maize

More than 200 trucks of maize have camped for three weeks at the Kisumu National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) waiting to offload the cereals.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Farmers pitch camp at NCPB as Kenya stops buying maize

Water pump invention that serves villagers

When Wycliffe Churchill Odumo was growing up in his Kamagambo village, Migori County, he was disturbed by the fact that many villagers were succumbing to water-borne diseases because of lack of clean drinking water.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Water pump invention that serves villagers

21 new cane varieties unveiled

The Government has distributed 21 sugarcane varieties which mature faster and have high sucrose content.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

21 new cane varieties unveiled

Unions reject plan to axe 300 Mumias workers

Sugarcane farmers and workers' unions have rejected the decision by the Government to lay off more than 300 Mumias Sugar staff in a Sh5 billion deal with lenders aimed at reviving the ailing firm.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Unions reject plan to axe 300 Mumias workers

Raped minor in need of urgent specialised attention

A minor is nursing injuries at Kisumu East District Hospital after she was raped by unknown assailants.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Raped minor in need of urgent specialised attention

Kenya Seed contract throws large-scale growers a lifeline

Tens of thousands of farmers have been left holding sorghum which they are struggling sell after their contracts with East African Breweries Ltd (EABL) were terminated.

By Hezron Ochiel 9 years ago

Kenya Seed contract throws large-scale growers a lifeline

CHOLERA ALERT IN KISUMU

Kisumu County is on high alert following the outbreak of cholera in neighbouring Homa Bay and Migori counties.

By HEZRON OCHIEL 9 years ago

CHOLERA ALERT IN KISUMU

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