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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
MP wants Linturi to quit over fake fertiliser scam
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 8 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 9 months ago
Bumula MP Wamboka in a drive to tackle menstrual poverty and teenage pregnancy
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 10 months 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 11 months 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
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
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
'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
'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
Government starts process of reviving cotton farming in Western Kenya
The National government in collaboration with counties from Lake Region Economic Block (LREB) has kicked off plans to revive the collapsed cotton industry.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Government starts process of reviving cotton farming in Western Kenya
County bosses face daunting task of completing unfinished projects
Taxpayers' money going to waste as multi-million-shilling projects stall for years.
By Benard Lusigi and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
County bosses face daunting task of completing unfinished projects
Why couples must test for sickle cell disease before getting babies
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) occurs when a child inherits a defective gene from both parents, causing the patient's red blood cells to be sickle-shaped.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Why couples must test for sickle cell disease before getting babies
Lusaka orders fresh vetting of scholarship, bursary beneficiaries
Governor Ken Lusaka unveiled new committees that will carry out the vetting and submit a list of deserving beneficiaries.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Lusaka orders fresh vetting of scholarship, bursary beneficiaries
Two killed several injured in Bungoma accident
The accident occurred after a Nairobi bound bus from Lwakhakha veered off the road
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Two killed several injured in Bungoma accident
Form One selection should be fair, private schools tell state
The association's vice chairman Solomon Munene said the selection should be guided by performance of candidates in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam.
By Lydiah Nyawira and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Form One selection should be fair, private schools tell state
Premium
Moses Wetangula: Kenya's ultimate political gambler
Wetangula's knack for finding the sweet spot in the inner sanctum of power struck once again on Friday, affirming his place as Kenya's ultimate political gambler.
By Robert Amalemba and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Moses Wetangula: Kenya's ultimate political gambler
State to inject more money to fix ailing health care system, says CS
Health and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha said that weaknesses in essential care are a great threat to the public.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
State to inject more money to fix ailing health care system, says CS
Court dismisses election petition against MP Didmus Barasa
The petitioner, Brian Khaemba had accused MP DidmusBarasa of flouting Section 6 of the Electoral Code of Conduct
By Robert Amalemba and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Court dismisses election petition against MP Didmus Barasa
Wetang'ula hints at one candidate in Senate race
The Speaker hinted that Kenya Kwanza Alliance could agree to field a single candidate to enhance its chances of clinching the seat.
By Juliet Omelo 2 years ago
Wetang'ula hints at one candidate in Senate race
Governor Lusaka embarks on plan to decongest Bungoma referral hospital
Bungoma County government has embarked on a plan to ease congestion in public health facilities in the county.
By Juliet Omelo 2 years ago
Governor Lusaka embarks on plan to decongest Bungoma referral hospital
Western county assemblies set to hold first sittings, elect speakers
Kakamega, Vihiga and Bungoma will have their first sittings on Wednesday. In Busia, Governor Paul Otuoma is expected to preside over the first county assembly sitting on Thursday.
By Brian Kisanji and Juliet Omelo 2 years ago
Western county assemblies set to hold first sittings, elect speakers
Fresh Azimio, Kenya Kwanza clash looms in Bungoma Senate contest
Six candidates are angling for the seat even before it is declared vacant. UDA, ODM and DAP-K expected to field hopefuls in race to replace Moses Wetang'ula.
By Juliet Omelo 2 years ago
Fresh Azimio, Kenya Kwanza clash looms in Bungoma Senate contest