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John Mondoh

Two MCAs ditch Governor Sospeter Ojaamong's camp

The two, Deputy Speaker Moses Otee (Angurai South ward representative) and his Angurai North counterpart Maurice Chetambe were previously close allies of Mr Ojaamong.

By John Mondoh 7 years ago

Two MCAs ditch Governor Sospeter Ojaamong's camp

Women leaders back Raila Odinga for top seat

Women leaders back Raila Odinga for top seat

By John Mondoh 7 years ago

Governor Ojaamong clashes with MPs over county funds

Governor Ojaamong clashes with MPs over county funds

By John Mondoh and Alex Wakhisi 7 years ago

Busia leaders want banned Marachi Republican Council expelled

Busia leaders want banned Marachi Republican Council expelled

By John Mondoh 7 years ago

Ojaamong: NASA must tell us its main agenda

Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong has challenged leaders behind the National Super Alliance (NASA) to tell Kenyans what their core agenda is.

By John Mondoh 7 years ago

Ojaamong: NASA must tell us its main agenda

Protesters burn police post after man shot dead in Busia

Residents of Butula sub-county in Busia yesterday stormed and burnt down Burinda Administration Police camp and the chief's office in a protest.

By John Mondoh 7 years ago

Protesters burn police post after man shot dead in Busia

Busia Deputy Governor Kizito Wangalwa defies demo ban order

The deputy county boss, who was accompanied by Leader of Majority in the Assembly Josephat Wandera and MCAs, accused officers of failing to protect locals.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Busia Deputy Governor Kizito Wangalwa defies demo ban order

Exam strategies will be reviewed to curb cheating, PS Belio Kipsang says

Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang said the strategies would likely shift from strict supervision as experienced this year to streamlining of the general examination system.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Exam strategies will be reviewed to curb cheating, PS Belio Kipsang says

Leaders opt for witchcraft to arrest killers of two watchmen in Busia

Busia leaders want witchcraft used to `arrest' killers of two watchmen and a 14year old teenager shot by the police last week.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Leaders opt for witchcraft to arrest killers of two watchmen in Busia

Journalists barred from county assembly

Journalists were yesterday directed to get permission from the authorities before they could access any office in the precincts of the assembly.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Journalists barred from county assembly

Standoff at Busia County Assembly over corruption claims

There was standoff at Busia county assembly on Monday morning for hours following a scuffle between the county assembly sergeant at-arms James Lwanyoni and some staff.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Standoff at Busia County Assembly over corruption claims

Medical services in Busia County paralysed as nurses strike

Medical services in Busia County have been paralysed following a strike by nurses that kicked off on Tuesday.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Medical services in Busia County paralysed as nurses strike

Malaba residents protest over insecurity after attack on five guards

Five middle aged security guards who were Sunday night manning shops in Malaba town are in critical condition following an attack by unknown assailants.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Malaba residents protest over insecurity after attack on five guards

This is why Busia county will no longer give bursaries to students in institutions of higher learning

The county government will no longer give bursaries to students in institutions of higher learning.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

This is why Busia county will no longer give bursaries to students in institutions of higher learning

Busia County will not give loans to university students

Busia County government will no longer give bursaries to students in institutions of higher learning.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Busia County will not give loans to university students

Busia hairdresser kills client who allegedly stole her husband

A hairdresser has been detained at Busia Police Station on claims that she killed a client she accused of having an affair with her husband.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Busia hairdresser kills client who allegedly stole her husband

I am ready for leadership role in ODM, says Otuoma

Funyula MP Paul Otuoma said he is ready to take up any leadership role in ODM, about three months after resigning as the party's national vice chairman.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

I am ready for leadership role in ODM, says Otuoma

15 year old boy defiles five year old girl in Busia

A five-year-old girl in Teso South constituency has been allegedly defiled by a Standard Six pupil. The 15-year-old boy is said to have lured the nursery school girl to a nearby river where he defiled her.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

15 year old boy defiles five year old girl in Busia

Burglars arrested in heist attempt at supermarket

Police in Busia are holding two men aged 22 and 27 for breaking into a local supermarket and stealing goods and cash of unknown value.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Burglars arrested in heist attempt at supermarket

Close down border markets, Kenya-Uganda officials say

Kenyan and Ugandan authorities have called for the closure of undesignated markets along the common border to improve security.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Close down border markets, Kenya-Uganda officials say

Apologise to journalists, Ababu Namwamba tells ODM

Budalang'i MP Ababu Namwamba has given ODM seven days to apologise and compensate two journalists injured by party supporters.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Apologise to journalists, Ababu Namwamba tells ODM

Electoral bosses have to go despite clearance by House team, Raila says

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has renewed calls for the removal of top bosses of the electoral agency.

By Grace Wekesa and John Mondoh 8 years ago

Electoral bosses have to go despite clearance by House team, Raila says

Raila’s message to Ababu as he visits MP's Budalang'i turf

"Take my greetings to Ababu and tell him the door is still open. We need to walk together in this political journey," said Raila.

By Grace Wekesa and John Mondoh 8 years ago

Raila’s message to Ababu as he visits MP's Budalang'i turf

I'm not headed to Jubilee, says Budalang'i MP Ababu Namwamba

Budalang'i MP Ababu Namwamba has refuted reports that he is headed to Jubilee coalition following his resignation as ODM secretary general.

By Grace Wekesa and John Mondoh 8 years ago

I'm not headed to Jubilee, says Budalang'i MP Ababu Namwamba

Ojaamong eyes ODM vice chairman post

Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong and his deputy Kizito Wangalwa are eyeing ODM's vice chairman's seat.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Ojaamong eyes ODM vice chairman post

Ababu's resignation from top party post a test for ODM

Opposition leader Raila Odinga's ODM party unity was thrown into doubt following the resignation of Secretary-General Ababu Namwamba.

By Grace Wekesa and John Mondoh 8 years ago

Ababu's resignation from top party post a test for ODM

CORD accuses government of using hate speech charges to muzzle leaders

Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) will move to court to seek an interpretation on what constitutes hate speech.

By Rawlings Otieno, Victor Nzuma and John Mondoh 8 years ago

CORD accuses government of using hate speech charges to muzzle leaders

Sorrow as girl who moved First Lady to tears succumbs to disease

"My grave is your grave, my burial is also yours. Live in my blood comfortably but let's respect one another," Margaret said in a poem that moved the crowd.

By Grace Wekesa and John Mondoh 8 years ago

Sorrow as girl who moved First Lady to tears succumbs to disease

Agricultural Finance Cooperation in new bank venture targeting farmers

Agricultural Finance Cooperation is planning to set up a commercial bank targeting farmers across the country.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Agricultural Finance Cooperation in new bank venture targeting farmers

Eugene Wamalwa hits out at Wetang'ula over IEBC

Mr Wamalwa said the Bungoma senator holds a senior position in the Senate and that with his vast experience, he could have used Parliament to resolve the stalemate.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Eugene Wamalwa hits out at Wetang'ula over IEBC

Busia Governor dares Ababu to deny him ODM nomination certificate in 2017

Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong has dared ODM Secretary General Ababu Namwamba to deny him a nomination certificate ahead of the 2017 elections.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Busia Governor dares Ababu to deny him ODM nomination certificate in 2017

Governor Ojaamong hits back at Ababu over ODM ticket

“Ababu has been going around saying he will deny me an ODM ticket. I have been in politics for many years and he just joined politics recently. I have an upper hand to deny him and not vice versa,” he said.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Governor Ojaamong hits back at Ababu over ODM ticket

Ababu Namwamba and Governor Ojaamong supporters clash at funeral

A funeral service in Teso South turned chaotic after supporters of Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong and those of Budalang’i MP Ababu Namwamba clashed.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Ababu Namwamba and Governor Ojaamong supporters clash at funeral

Village in grief after killing of businessman Jacob Juma

Residents of Mugore village, Bungoma trooped to Juma’s homestead from early morning to condole with immediate relatives.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Village in grief after killing of businessman Jacob Juma

Power supply to Busia Referral Hospital cut over Sh0.5m unpaid bill

Operations at the Busia Referral Hospital have been paralysed after Kenya Power disconnected its electricity supply over a Sh500,000 bill.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Power supply to Busia Referral Hospital cut over Sh0.5m unpaid bill

Travellers without yellow fever certificates stranded at Busia border

Hundreds of travellers are stranded at the Busia border point following a directive that all visitors must produce a yellow fever immunisation certificate before they are allowed into the country.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Travellers without yellow fever certificates stranded at Busia border

Khalwale: Planned rally is purely to launch Wetang'ula's presidential bid

Senator Boni Khalwale has assured that Saturday's rally in Kakamega will be purely for the launch of Moses Wetang'ula's presidential bid.

By John Mondoh and Robert Amalemba 8 years ago

Khalwale: Planned rally is purely to launch Wetang'ula's presidential bid

Cholera kills one more in Budalang'i

Cholera cases have been reported in Bunyala West, Bunyala North, Sigiri, Sirisia and Magombe East in Budalang’i Constituency.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Cholera kills one more in Budalang'i

Influx of Ugandan patients big challenge for Busia health sector

A large number of Ugandans seek medical care in Kenya, piling pressure on public hospitals in Busia.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Influx of Ugandan patients big challenge for Busia health sector

Masinde Muliro opens campus in Budalang'i

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has opened a campus in Budalang'i.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Masinde Muliro opens campus in Budalang'i

Children who suffered paralysis to undergo screening

The 28 children who suffered paralysis after alleged medical negligence at Akichelesit Dispensary will be screened afresh to ascertain their current health status.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Children who suffered paralysis to undergo screening

28 children paralysed due to medical negligence camp at Busia Governor's office

28 children from Akichelesit Teso North Sub County who were paralysed due medical negligence at Akichelesit Dispensary have pitched camp at the Busia County headquarters protesting the increased paraly

By Alex Wechuli and John Mondoh 8 years ago

28 children paralysed due to medical negligence camp at Busia Governor's office

Nakumatt opens Busia, Bungoma branches

Nakumatt holdings has opened two new branches in Busia and Bungoma towns, pushing its total branch count to 57 stores across East Africa, today.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Nakumatt opens Busia, Bungoma branches

Raila and CORD MPs demand truth on Eurobond

CORD leader Raila Odinga wants the Jubilee government to account for Sh40 billion drawn from the Euro bond proceeds.

By John Mondoh 8 years ago

Raila and CORD MPs demand truth on Eurobond

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