Construction of affordable housing units in Bungoma now kicks off
The construction of more than 2,000 affordable housing units in Bungoma has officially begun.
By Juliet Omelo 4 months ago
Construction of affordable housing units in Bungoma now kicks off
Agriculture Ministry approves Sh654 million to clear millers' debts
The Ministry of Agriculture has approved Sh654 million to help struggling sugar millers clear debts owed to farmers and workers.
By Omelo Juliet 5 months ago
Agriculture Ministry approves Sh654 million to clear millers' debts
Go for Sickle Cell screening before marriage, lovers advised
Young lovers in sickle cell-endemic areas have been urged to undergo testing for sickle cell disease before getting married to curb the rising number of children born with the condition.
By Juliet Omelo 6 months ago
Go for Sickle Cell screening before marriage, lovers advised
Pomp and colour as thousands attend Madaraka fete in Bungoma
Residents started arriving at the stadium as early as 2am, braving the chilly morning weather.
By Juliet Omelo 7 months ago
Pomp and colour as thousands attend Madaraka fete in Bungoma
All systems go as Bungoma hosts Madaraka Day fete
The renovated stadium is expected to hold almost 15,000 people.
By Juliet Omelo 7 months ago
All systems go as Bungoma hosts Madaraka Day fete
Plans to lease state-owned sugar millers on course, says PS
Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Rono has said plans to lease four government-owned sugarcane factories in Western and Nyanza will go on as planned.
By Juliet Omelo 7 months ago
Plans to lease state-owned sugar millers on course, says PS
Bungoma county secures Sh401 million to combat climate change
Out of the Sh401 million, the World Bank contributed Sh208 million while GTIZ gave out Sh112 million and Bungoma county contributed Sh80 million.
By Juliet Omelo 8 months ago
Bungoma county secures Sh401 million to combat climate change
Duale says state to deploy special forces in war on bandits
Duale warned that bandits would be dealt with in the same manner the government was dealing with Al-Shabaab along the Somalia border.
By Juliet Omelo 8 months ago
Duale says state to deploy special forces in war on bandits
Senator Cheruiyot says state is broke, can't meet doctors demands
Cheruiyot said the demands by the doctors are unrealistic and "they are being made in bad faith".
By Juliet Omelo 8 months ago
Senator Cheruiyot says state is broke, can't meet doctors demands
Bungoma to get facelift ahead of Madaraka Day fete
The national government has set aside funds to upgrade roads, Matulo airstrip among other infrastructure.
By Juliet Omelo 9 months ago
Bungoma to get facelift ahead of Madaraka Day fete
MP wants Linturi to quit over fake fertiliser scam
Addressing the press in Bungoma town on Saturday, Wamboka said the issue of fake fertiliser is grave and should be addressed by MPs across the political divide.
By Juliet Omelo and Titus Too 9 months ago
MP wants Linturi to quit over fake fertiliser scam
Obstetric fistula cases still high in Bungoma County
Every year, Webuye County Hospital in Bungoma County reports a backlog of 10,000 fistula cases.
By Omelo Juliet 10 months ago
Obstetric fistula cases still high in Bungoma County
Sexual violence and HIV transmissions in children eating into health budget, says Nakhumicha
The CS said HIV transmissions and sexual abuse cases in children are taking a toll on the health budget as survivors are forced to seek medication in hospitals.
By Mercy Kahenda and Juliet Omelo 10 months ago
Sexual violence and HIV transmissions in children eating into health budget, says Nakhumicha
Bumula MP Wamboka in a drive to tackle menstrual poverty and teenage pregnancy
Bumula MP Wamboka in a drive to tackle menstrual poverty and teenage pregnancy
By Juliet Omelo 10 months ago
Bumula MP Wamboka in a drive to tackle menstrual poverty and teenage pregnancy
Governor Lusaka calls for ban on teen mothers from schools
Governor Lusaka said that prohibiting pregnant girls from attending classes would act as a deterrent against irresponsible behaviour.
By Omelo Juliet 11 months ago
Governor Lusaka calls for ban on teen mothers from schools
How social media propped Class Eight pupil to innovation
Simiyu bagged 410 marks in the KCPE exams last year at Christ the King Primary School and wishes to become a software engineer in the future.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
How social media propped Class Eight pupil to innovation
Use of art proves vital in curbing teen pregnancies
There are fears that prevention measures are not taken to protect school girls and women, the situation will get out of hand.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Use of art proves vital in curbing teen pregnancies
Joy for Bumula girls as Mp donates 50,000 menstrual cups
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has donated 50,000 menstrual cups to school girls in his constituency in an effort to curb menstrual poverty.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Joy for Bumula girls as Mp donates 50,000 menstrual cups
Africa needs equity, justice and transparency in climate financing
Despite its minimal contribution to the causes of climate change, Africa bears the brunt of its brutal effects with exacerbating hunger, loss of livelihoods, displacements and economic volatility
By Julie Mulonga 1 year ago
Africa needs equity, justice and transparency in climate financing
Ruto: Practising FGM in secret still outlawed
Although the state declared FGM illegal in 2011, the practice has continued in secrecy within Mount Elgon and other regions where communities attach special significance to it.
By Robert Amalamba and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Ruto: Practising FGM in secret still outlawed
Ruto allies fault Raila on plan to resume protests
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has faced severe criticism due to his intentions to resume protests in case the ongoing bipartisan negotiations fall short of expectations.
By Nathan Ochunge and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Ruto allies fault Raila on plan to resume protests
Farmers, KUSPAW demand lasting solution to sugar Industry woes
They argued that counties in sugarcane growing zones can go ahead and formulate regulations that will rein in rogue investors known for reaping where they did not sow.
By Jackline Inyanji and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Farmers, KUSPAW demand lasting solution to sugar Industry woes
Treat Western like you treat Mt Kenya, Bumula MP Wamboka asks Ruto
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has appealed to President William Ruto to treat the Western region just as he does to Mt Kenya.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Treat Western like you treat Mt Kenya, Bumula MP Wamboka asks Ruto
Respect foreign diplomats, Wetangula urges Kenyans
His remarks came a day after Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga took a swipe at the Us Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whiteman following her views on Kenya's 2022 General Election.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Respect foreign diplomats, Wetangula urges Kenyans
Climate change to blame for 70pc of global disasters, experts say
Experts highlight that climate change contributes to heightened heat waves, droughts, insect infestations, leading to more frequent and severe wildfires.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Climate change to blame for 70pc of global disasters, experts say
Governor Lusaka unveils integrated plan to boost revenue
Lusaka said currently the county is short of Sh20.5 billion which has made it impossible for his administration to execute some of its mandate.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Governor Lusaka unveils integrated plan to boost revenue
Forged documents lead cross-border crimes, says PS Omollo
About 40 per cent of cross-border crimes at Lwakhakha along the Kenya-Uganda border involve forged documents, the government has said.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Forged documents lead cross-border crimes, says PS Omollo
Lusaka sacks county secretary and his deputy over corruption claims
The county chief said his decision was informed by inconsistencies he had noted within the devolved unit in the management of public funds.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Lusaka sacks county secretary and his deputy over corruption claims
Reprieve for Governor Lusaka as court upholds interdiction of seven former chief officers
Lusaka interdicted the officers on allegations of abuse of office and corruption before they sought court redress on the matter.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Reprieve for Governor Lusaka as court upholds interdiction of seven former chief officers
Family of four killed in Manyanja accident
A family of four has today been killed in an accident along the Eldoret-Malaba highway at Manyanja junction.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Family of four killed in Manyanja accident
How Busia Sacco is banking on technology to enhance service delivery
The Faridi Sacco App will enable members to access all the services needed online rather than having to physically visit their offices.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
How Busia Sacco is banking on technology to enhance service delivery
'John the Baptist' from Bungoma to meet DCI
Ronald Wanyama, the self-proclaimed Nabii Yohana V from Nandolia village in Kanduyi, is required to shed light on his Muungano Church of All Nations.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
'John the Baptist' from Bungoma to meet DCI
Premium
From Jesus to John the Baptist: 'Prophets' of the Mulembe nation
The sect leaders, mainly from Bungoma County and parts of Trans Nzoia, have seen their followers go out of their way to get blessings from the 'gods'.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
From Jesus to John the Baptist: 'Prophets' of the Mulembe nation
Premium
I'm not like them, says Yesu wa Tongaren
Eliud Wekesa set free after prosecution says it has no evidence against him. Wekesa say unlike many preachers, his only wealth is his beard and hair on his head.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
I'm not like them, says Yesu wa Tongaren
Court frees 'Yesu wa Tongaren' for lack of evidence
Principal Magistrate Tom Orlando said the prosecution had not provided enough evidence against the offences Wekesa was being accused of.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Court frees 'Yesu wa Tongaren' for lack of evidence
'Yesu wa Tongaren' to be probed further on his teachings
Eliud Wekesa alias 'Yesu wa Tongaren' has been ordered to return to Bungoma police station for the second day running as detectives seek to unearth any wrongdoings associated with his ministry.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
'Yesu wa Tongaren' to be probed further on his teachings
Sirisia MP John Waluke quits Azimio, joins Ruto government
Waluke said he decamped from Azimio over what he termed as 'instigating' destruction of property in the name of peaceful demonstrations.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Sirisia MP John Waluke quits Azimio, joins Ruto government
Western leaders oppose Ruto's plan to sell Nzoia, Mumias sugar factories
Western leaders have accused President William Ruto of insincerity over plans to sell Nzoia and Mumias sugar factories.
By Nathan Ochunge and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Western leaders oppose Ruto's plan to sell Nzoia, Mumias sugar factories
Governor Lusaka to vet scholarship beneficiaries
Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has ordered the fresh vetting of beneficiaries of the fifth cohort of the county scholarship programme.
By Juliet Omelo and Mary Imenza 1 year ago
Governor Lusaka to vet scholarship beneficiaries
Premium
Azimio leaders deserted me, MP Waluke reveals
Sirisia MP John Waluke has revealed how his 'political friends' abandoned him after he was charged in the Sh313 million National Cereal and Produce Board fraud case last year.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Azimio leaders deserted me, MP Waluke reveals