Let’s unite before 2017 elections, Mudavadi tells Western Kenya leaders
Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi has asked political leaders from Western region to unite ahead of the 2017 General Election.
By Kennedy Okwach 8 years ago
Let’s unite before 2017 elections, Mudavadi tells Western Kenya leaders
MCAs accuse MPs of being divisive
Members of Parliament from Western are preoccupied with Opposition politics and the 2017 elections at the expense of development, Members of County Assembly have said.
By Kennedy Okwach 8 years ago
MCAs accuse MPs of being divisive
We will support our own in 2017 polls, Luhya leaders say
Cyrus Jirongo, Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale, MPs Charles Gimose (Hamisi), Michael Onyura (Butula) and ODM national youth leader Rashid Mohammed have vowed to marshal the Luhya Community
By Kennedy Okwach 8 years ago
We will support our own in 2017 polls, Luhya leaders say
One dead, another seriously injured after walls of man-hole collapse in Kakamega
A middle aged man was buried alive while his co-worker was pulled out of a manhole unconscious after walls caved in Thursday morning in Kakamega.
By Kennedy Okwach 8 years ago
One dead, another seriously injured after walls of man-hole collapse in Kakamega
Over 9000 entrepreneurs set to receive Kakamega County’s Sh125m loan
Over 9000 entrepreneurs in Kakamega County will on Friday, 13 receive cheques worth Sh125 million in a trade loans programme dubbed "Mikopo Mashinani".
By Kennedy Okwach 8 years ago
Over 9000 entrepreneurs set to receive Kakamega County’s Sh125m loan
Ministry begins probe into expectant woman ‘left to die’ at Kakamega Level 5 Hospital
The Health ministry has launched an investigation into a case in which an expectant woman was allegedly left to die by health workers in Kakamega Level 5 Hospital.
By Kennedy Okwach and Ally Jamah 8 years ago
Ministry begins probe into expectant woman ‘left to die’ at  Kakamega Level 5 Hospital
We need Sh380 million for El Nino, says Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka
Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has said his administration needs Sh380 million for disaster preparedness and reducing effects of impending El Nino rains.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
We need Sh380 million for El Nino, says Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka
Kakamega's HIV awareness campaign kicks off in earnest
In the coming months, sports will be used as part of a programme by the Kakamega County government to raise awareness about HIV and the dangers posed by drugs.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Kakamega's HIV awareness campaign kicks off in earnest
Kakamega County Assembly, minister in war over graft
Differences between Kakamega County Assembly and the Finance County Executive Paul Otsola have deepened after the latter accused the assembly’s public service board of abetting graft.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Kakamega County Assembly, minister in war over graft
Mumias Sugar to pay farmers by end month
More than 10,000 farmers contracted by Mumias Sugar Company have been paid their dues as another lot waits in the queue.
By Alex Wakhisi and Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Mumias Sugar to pay farmers by end month
Kenyans appreciate the supreme law but are unsure about some clauses
The Kenya Constitution Amendment Bill (No 1) and the Kenya Constitution Amendment Bill (No 2) are proof that the Constitution may not have been entirely perfect.
By Wilfred Ayaga and Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Kenyans appreciate the supreme law but are unsure about some clauses
Kakamega traders count losses after night inferno
Property worth millions was reduced to ashes following an inferno that razed shops in Kakamega town Wednesday night.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Kakamega traders count losses after night inferno
Wait till sugar deal is public, Opposition told
The sugar deal signed between Kenya and Uganda continued to generate debate in Western region.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Wait till sugar deal is public, Opposition told
Mumias Sugar Company CEO: My biggest task is to win over farmers
Mumias Sugar Company (MSC) new Chief Executive Officer Errol Johnston says his biggest task is winning over farmers who supply the miller with cane.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Mumias Sugar Company CEO: My biggest task is to win over farmers
High school teacher dies in football match with MPs
A man collapsed and died on the spot during a football match between Bunge FC and Wazee FC at Makhokho High School in Ikolomani over the weekend.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
High school teacher dies in football match with MPs
Clergy: Uhuru's stand on gays is 'God's Victory'
Members of clergy have lauded President Uhuru Kenyatta's stand against legalisation of same-sex marriages terming it "God's Victory".
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Clergy: Uhuru's stand on gays is 'God's Victory'
MP: CORD only cares about votes
Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe has accused the leadership of Cord of lacking the will to improve the economic welfare of the people of Western region.
By Kennedy Okwach and Alex Wakhisi 9 years ago
MP: CORD only cares about votes
Kakamega to prosecute anyone using freely issued mosquito nets in farms
Kakamega County government has signed a partnership with Population Service (PS) Kenya and other local stakeholders over the weekend in a campaign to fight malaria.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Kakamega to prosecute anyone using freely issued mosquito nets in farms
MPs defend Waiguru over graft at NYS
Women leaders from Western region have defended Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru against allegations of fraud at National Youth Service (NYS).
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
MPs defend Waiguru over graft at NYS
UDF MPs divided on whether to join Mudavadi in ANC
Musalia Mudavadi’s Amani National Congress (ANC) has been received with varied reactions as some members of his erstwhile United Democratic Forum (UDF) are not willing to jump ship.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
UDF MPs divided on whether to join Mudavadi in ANC
Malaba one-stop border post to be ready next month
Malaba One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) is expected to be completed by August. It will maximise free flow of goods and services across Kenya and Uganda.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Malaba one-stop border post to be ready next month
Atwoli: 'All workers should pay for jigger fight'
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has asked the Government to declare jiggers infestation a national disaster.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Atwoli: 'All workers should pay for jigger fight'
MCAs block executive from reading budget
Activities at the assembly may stall for the next five days if Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) stand their ground not to allow Finance Executive Paul Otsola to read this year's budget.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
MCAs block executive from reading budget
Bishop: Political elite hampering graft war
Kakamega Catholic Diocese Bishop Joseph Obanyi and Shinyalu MP Anami Lisamula have accused the political elite of frustrating war on corruption by targeting institutions tasked with fighting the vice.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Bishop: Political elite hampering graft war
County unveils trade loans kitty
Kakamega county government will roll out a Sh75 million trade loan kitty today for business people in the county.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
County unveils trade loans kitty
County duties should not be returned to national government, Transitional Authority says
Transitional Authority (TA) chairperson Kinuthia Mwangi has accused those seeking to have healthcare reverted to national government as unreasonable.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
County duties should not be returned to national government, Transitional Authority says
Residents warned against self-seeking politicians
Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has warned those eyeing the county gubernatorial seat in the 2017 elections to sell their agenda to electorate instead of spreading falsehoods about his administration.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Residents warned against self-seeking politicians
Oparanya, MCAs clash over office
Members of Kakamega County Assembly are demanding an explanation from the executive over Sh500 million approved for the construction of a new county headquarters.
By Kennedy Okwach and Alex Wakhisi 9 years ago
Oparanya, MCAs clash over office
More confusion in Western Kenya as leaders clash over the 2017 road map
The flurry of political activities by MPs from Western Kenya has created more confusion in a region known for divisions and endless bickering among leaders.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
More confusion in Western Kenya as leaders clash over the 2017 road map
Butterflies gave me wings to fly around the world
Ordinarily, when you meet a dairy or poultry farmer, unless they are doing something extra ordinary, your reaction is “OK.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Butterflies gave me wings to fly around the world
Wetang'ula says CORD flag bearer should have highest numbers
Ford Kenya party leader Moses Wetang'ula has, for the second time, declared that CORD presidential flag bearer in the 2017 general elections must be the principal with highest numbers of voters from his backyard.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Wetang'ula says CORD flag bearer should have highest numbers
Workers say 'no' to suitability interviews
Workers who were transferred from defunct local authority to Kakamega county government are threatening to go to court to halt a suitability interview exercise slated to start today.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Workers say 'no' to suitability interviews
Family pleads for release of daughter held in Saudi prison
A Kenyan family is pleading for the release of their daughter who is locked up in a Saudi prison over unclear circumstances
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Family pleads for release of daughter held in Saudi prison
Promise of better life a mirage three years later
He was jovial as he stepped into his future plans. He was heading to Nairobi in search of greener pastures and promised to send money for their son’s secondary school fees as soon as he found a job.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Promise of better life a mirage three years later
Demand for mushrooms is so big, it’s overwhelming
When we visit Jisimamie, a community based group in Kakamega County, they are planting mushrooms. The scotching mid-day sun does not dampen the spirits of the group based in a remote village in Lurambi.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Demand for mushrooms is so big, it’s overwhelming
Senior police officer won’t explain why he has plots in every station he has worked
A senior police officer was at pains to explain why he owns either a plot of land or property in every station he has served.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Senior police officer won’t explain why he has plots in every station he has worked
Public accounts committee accuses Executive of bribing MCAs with Sh50m
The county executive is on the spot over claims of bribing assembly members to pass bills presented in the House.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Public accounts committee accuses Executive of bribing MCAs with Sh50m
Tension brews in Mumias Sugar over management overhaul
Leaders from Western region have welcomed a suggestion by the Government for total overhaul of Mumias Sugar Company’s (MSC) top management, saying this will help revive the ailing sugar miller.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Tension brews in Mumias Sugar over management overhaul
Rugby: Kakamega hit Malava to lift county crown
Kakamega High School defeated Malava boys 30-5 in a one-sided Kakamega County rugby final at Mukumu Boys High School yesterday.
By Kennedy Okwach and Ernest Ndunda 9 years ago
Rugby: Kakamega hit Malava to lift county crown
Nurse starts drive after patient commits suicide
After an HIV patient at a health facility she was attached to in Western Kenya yielded to societal stigma and committed suicide, 56-year-old Margaret Rupia vowed to use all her means to stop a similar occurrence.
By Kennedy Okwach 9 years ago
Nurse starts drive after patient commits suicide
More pain as Ruto raids shallow pockets yet again
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