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John Shilitsa

Why Oparanya could be Raila's preferred successor in ODM

Pundits believe former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya could be the ODM leader's surprise choice for a successor.

By John Shilitsa and Brian Kisanji 8 months ago

Why Oparanya could be Raila's preferred successor in ODM

Ruto's blue-eyed boy under siege over management style

Ruto's blue-eyed boy under siege over management style

By Alexander Chagema and John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Pressure on Malala to quit as leadership wrangles rock UDA in western Kenya

Pressure on Malala to quit as leadership wrangles rock UDA in western Kenya

By Alexander Chagema, John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Woman abducted by househelp traces her home after 25 years

Woman abducted by househelp traces her home after 25 years

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Tax burden: Ikolomani MP Shinali tables Bill seeking to establish unemployment fund

The Bill seeks to provide benefits to employees who unexpectedly lose their jobs and have no other source of income to sustain them and their beneficiaries.

By John Shilitsa and Benard Lusigi 1 year ago

Tax burden: Ikolomani MP Shinali tables Bill seeking to establish unemployment fund

Jaswant Rai: The sugar man loved and hated in equal measure

In Kenya, Rai has an interest in sugar milling and manufacturing cooking oil, soap and wood. Rai has opened more factories and established cane collection centres at strategic points.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Jaswant Rai: The sugar man loved and hated in equal measure

Ruto asks billionaire Rai brothers to 'pack up and leave'

A tough talking Ruto has demanded that two investors fighting over control of Mumias sugar company must cease, pack up and move out.

By John Shilitsa and Benard Lusigi 1 year ago

Ruto asks billionaire Rai brothers to 'pack up and leave'

Oparanya in a fix over Sh1.3 billion graft probe

Former Kakamega governor probed over alleged embezzlement of Sh1.3 billion as leaders accuse Ruto's government of using the agency to intimidate opponents.

By Okumu Modachi and John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Oparanya in a fix over Sh1.3 billion graft probe

Disquiet over Ruto's planned tour of Western after State House visit

Leaders clash over president's weekend visit to the region as Cleophas Malala led delegation. Questions raised on why Wetang'ula and Mudavadi were allegedly kept in the dark over tour.

By John Shilitsa and Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

Disquiet over Ruto's planned tour of Western after State House visit

Oparanya and Wamalwa plotting to dethrone Mudavadi, Wetang'ula

Azimio leader Raila Odinga is relying on the two politicians to keep the region intact.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Oparanya and Wamalwa plotting to dethrone Mudavadi, Wetang'ula

Stephen Maloba, MCA of Kisa East in Kakamega, stabbed to death

Stephen Maloba, the MCA of Kisa East Ward in Kakamega, was on Saturday, April 1 stabbed to death at a political rally within his ward in Khwisero Constituency.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Stephen Maloba, MCA of Kisa East in Kakamega, stabbed to death

Sugarcane farmers in Mumias to get Sh17m payout

According to Boniface Manda, a grower from Mumias West constituency, the development is welcome news for farmers who have been waiting for the money for nearly four years.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Sugarcane farmers in Mumias to get Sh17m payout

Great expectations await Mudavadi, Wetang'ula in Western

A section of politicians has challenged the duo to push for the implementation of 30 per cent of government as captured in a pre-election agreement reached between them and Ruto.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Great expectations await Mudavadi, Wetang'ula in Western

Busia leaders clash over wish list ahead of Ruto's tour

Governor Paul Otuoma and a section of lawmakers have disagreed on some of the demands including splitting the border county into two to pave way for the creation of Teso county.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Busia leaders clash over wish list ahead of Ruto's tour

Five people killed, nine others injured in Lurambi crash

Five people died and nine others injured on Tuesday evening, January 10, after a matatu they were travelling in rolled several times at Lurambi in Kakamega County.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Five people killed, nine others injured in Lurambi crash

Budalang'i flood victims appeal for help, decry living in camps

The land where they used to live and grow food crops has become a swamp.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Budalang'i flood victims appeal for help, decry living in camps

Fishermen seek end to arbitrary arrests on lake by Uganda police

Fisherman Balaga says at least 16 of his colleagues detained more than a year ago are still being held by Ugandan authorities across the border.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Fishermen seek end to arbitrary arrests on lake by Uganda police

Three University of Nairobi Students die in Lake Victoria

Three University of Nairobi students students drown in Lake Victoria

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Three University of Nairobi Students die in Lake Victoria

How William Ruto's visit to Western bloc could turn tables on Raila

President William Ruto's tour of Western Kenya has stirred up dust in a region perceived to be Azimio leader Raila Odinga's stronghold.

By John Shilitsa and Allan Mungai 1 year ago

How William Ruto's visit to Western bloc could turn tables on Raila

Boon to Kakamega as airstrip opens up for commercial flights

President William Ruto officially commissioned the Sh170 million airstrip last week during his two-day tour of the Western region.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Boon to Kakamega as airstrip opens up for commercial flights

Sarrai Group's Mumias Sugar lease deal faces fresh turbulence

The miller has been fighting to cling to a 20-year lease to operate the collapsed Mumias Sugar Company.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Sarrai Group's Mumias Sugar lease deal faces fresh turbulence

ODM loses Kakamega MCA seat to KANU

Rashid Rocky Omwendo, the MCA for Nucleus Mumias North Ward in Kakamega County, has lost the seat.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

ODM loses Kakamega MCA seat to KANU

Sugar sector revival tops Ruto's list of goodies to western region

According to President William Ruto, the government will identify a strategic investor who will revive Mumias and return the once blue-chip firm to profitability.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Sugar sector revival tops Ruto's list of goodies to western region

Help me out of jail, Waluke pleads with Ruto in corruption sentence

Sirisia MP John Waluke has pleaded with President William Ruto to help him secure freedom after he was sent to jail for 67 years over Sh297 million cereals fraud.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Help me out of jail, Waluke pleads with Ruto in corruption sentence

Will Mudavadi's bipartisan style convince Luhya leaders to unite?

While the call for Luhya unity has been there for as long as many can recall, earlier efforts by Musalia Mudavadi to see it realised hit a brick wall.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Will Mudavadi's bipartisan style convince Luhya leaders to unite?

Mumias revival excites many, but some cane farmers still skeptical

Sarrai Group has rehabilitated the factory, purchased a new fleet of tractors, and hired workers as county government encourages farmers to embrace sugarcane farming again.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Mumias revival excites many, but some cane farmers still skeptical

Teenage pregnancies robbing Kakamega girls of their childhood, future

Butere leads the pack of sub-counties with the highest number of teenage pregnancies at 29 percent followed by Ikolomani (28 percent) and Mumias West (26 percent).

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Teenage pregnancies robbing Kakamega girls of their childhood, future

Ruto urged to cede government stake in Mumias Sugar

Pressure is mounting on the national government to surrender its shares in Mumias Sugar Company to the county government of Kakamega.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Ruto urged to cede government stake in Mumias Sugar

Lusaka appoints 3 women, technocrats to county Cabinet

At least three women have been nominated to the Cabinet besides the Deputy Governor who will head the Investments, Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation department.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Lusaka appoints 3 women, technocrats to county Cabinet

Hit by cash crunch, counties seek to diversify own revenue sources

Focus turns to mining royalties, public-private partnership and blue economy. Since 2013, most counties have been struggling to meet their revenue targets.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Hit by cash crunch, counties seek to diversify own revenue sources

What next for Raila Odinga's allies in Western Kenya?

Allies of Azimio leader who were angling for Cabinet and other slots in a Raila government now at a crossroads, some wearing a brave face vowing to remain steadfast as oppositionists

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

What next for Raila Odinga's allies in Western Kenya?

Hard task for Azimio to remain united, mount strong opposition

There are fears that the defections from the coalition will weaken the opposition's ability to keep the government in check.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Hard task for Azimio to remain united, mount strong opposition

Azimio to form shadow Cabinet to put Ruto government in check

Azimio la Umoja leaders to meet and discuss how to create a vibrant opposition that will effectively perform the watchdog role.

By Benard Lusigi and John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Azimio to form shadow Cabinet to put Ruto government in check

Atwoli changes tune, asks Kenyans to support Ruto

Atwoli said Ruto outsmarted Azimio team because he had better political skills.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Atwoli changes tune, asks Kenyans to support Ruto

Change of guard at regional bloc expected as Oparanya term ends

One of the new governors from the 14 counties will be picked to head the regional body to avert a vacuum at the top.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Change of guard at regional bloc expected as Oparanya term ends

Passionate teacher gains ground on writing dream

An alumnus of Kenyatta University, Mr Otieno is proof of the adage 'nothing is as important as passion'.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Passionate teacher gains ground on writing dream

IEBC officials charged with malpractices, refusal to count votes

The four include a Presiding Officer, Deputy Presiding Officer and polling clerk.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

IEBC officials charged with malpractices, refusal to count votes

Frank Matsaert: How we built a start-up into a continental entity in 10 years

After a decade of working to ease trade bottlenecks in the region, Frank Matsaert is stepping down as chief executive of TradeMark East Africa.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Frank Matsaert: How we built a start-up into a continental entity in 10 years

Should I date a younger man?

I love him but the problem is that he is way younger than me. He is 31 years old and I am 37.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Should I date a younger man?

Western leaders reject zoning idea in region, say it could hurt Raila's presidential bid

Politicians allied with the coalition appear to have disagreed on these issues and this is likely to hurt the fortunes of its presidential candidate Raila Odinga.

By Brian Kisanji and John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Western leaders reject zoning idea in region, say it could hurt Raila's presidential bid

Hardships in Saudi Arabia sent a woman into depression

Everline Ombima was fine and lived a normal life. However, this was until she left for Saudi Arabia in 2019 in search of a job. She only worked for one year and came back home.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Hardships in Saudi Arabia sent a woman into depression

Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga intensify battle for Western and Nyanza votes

Analyst says the fact that Western does not have a presidential candidate makes it attractive to key political players. Osoro says ODM can no longer claim Nyanza stronghold.

By John Shilitsa, Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga intensify battle for Western and Nyanza votes

Woman's agony to save baby born with swellings

A woman is struggling to save the life of her baby, who was born with complications.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Woman's agony to save baby born with swellings

Paul Otuoma: I'm in Raila Odinga's good books despite our previous differences

In 2017, Otuoma ran as an independent after describing the ODM nominations as shambolic. He now believes he has one foot in office because the Orange party enjoys huge support in Busia.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Paul Otuoma: I'm in Raila Odinga's good books despite our previous differences

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