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Kepher Otieno

I had metastatic cancer, health cover had expired

Metastasis, as in stage IV (4) cancer is the process by which cancer cells spread to other parts of the body commonly lungs, liver, bones, and brain.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

I had metastatic cancer, health cover had expired

Quit government now, DP told as allies dig in

Quit government now, DP told as allies dig in

By Kepher Otieno and Kennedy Gachuhi 3 years ago

World Bank grants polytechnic Sh1b to boost recycling skills

World Bank grants polytechnic Sh1b to boost recycling skills

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Handshake duo: From arch-rivals to brothers

Handshake duo: From arch-rivals to brothers

By Kepher Otieno and Eric Abuga 3 years ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives in Kisumu

Kisumu gets a clean sweep ahead of President Uhuru’s arrival

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives in Kisumu

Venue for Madaraka Day fete unknown as Kisumu Stadium left

The rush to have Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium ready for this year's Madaraka Day celebrations may be in vain.

By Kevine Omollo and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Venue for Madaraka Day fete unknown as Kisumu Stadium left

High expectations and anxiety as Kisumu readies to welcome Uhuru

Kisumu town is a hive of activity ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations on Tuesday.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

High expectations and anxiety as Kisumu readies to welcome Uhuru

Mtongwe ferry: A rescuer’s near-death experience

?April 29, 1994 was a dark day for the country. On this morning, 272 people died when MV Mtongwe ferry sank 40 metres from land.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Mtongwe ferry: A rescuer’s near-death experience

Kenya-Burundi first ladies to conduct own business in Nyanza

They will be joined by Opposition leader Raila Odinga's wife Ida and Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o's, Dorothy.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Kenya-Burundi first ladies to conduct own business in Nyanza

Final touches as Kisumu readies to welcome Uhuru

Early in the week, Raila asked Nyanza residents to accord Uhuru a warm welcome.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Final touches as Kisumu readies to welcome Uhuru

Western Kenya’s ‘acres of diamonds’ cry out for tourists

The Head of the European Union Commission, on his first visit to western Kenya in 2008, likened the region’s tourism circuit to “acres of diamonds”.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Western Kenya’s ‘acres of diamonds’ cry out for tourists

Nairobi-Kisumu passenger train services back on track after 16 years

Railway services between Nairobi and Kisumu will resume following completion of rehabilitation works on the Nakuru-Kisumu line.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Nairobi-Kisumu passenger train services back on track after 16 years

Amina defends Kisumu stadium works progress

The CS has told critics to appreciate the work done in a record of seven months as was directed by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Amina defends Kisumu stadium works progress

Nyanza's wish list to Uhuru

Nyanza leaders and scholars are compiling a wish list to present to President Uhuru Kenyatta ahead of next week’s visit to the region.

By Harold Odhiambo and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Nyanza's wish list to Uhuru

Airline launches cheaper flights on Nairobi, Kisumu route

The airline will fly about 80 passengers per trip in its Dash8-Q400 aircraft.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Airline launches cheaper flights on Nairobi, Kisumu route

Only 3,000 people will be allowed to attend Madaraka Day celebrations

Only 3,000 people will be allowed to attend Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1 in the 35,000 capacity Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Only 3,000 people will be allowed to attend Madaraka Day celebrations

Madaraka Day fete to go on despite rise in Covid-19 cases, says Anyang’ Nyong'o

Don’t victimize Kisumu says Anyang' Nyong'o over Covid-19

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Madaraka Day fete to go on despite rise in Covid-19 cases, says Anyang’ Nyong'o

Lake View: Scholars’ pub of choice

Lake View is where towering scholars in History, Linguistics, Statistics, Sociology, Anthropology, Education, Environment, Diplomacy gather.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Lake View: Scholars’ pub of choice

UDA opens an office in Raila's turf, planning to have more

The party is planning an onslaught on Kisumu, Migori and Kisii voting blocs where the Raila-led ODM party enjoys huge support.

By Harold Odhiambo and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

UDA opens an office in Raila's turf, planning to have more

ODM kicks out Otiende Amollo from House team as split grows over BBI

Amollo’s removal comes as Siaya Senator James Orengo is under fire from a section of the party members for flagging fundamental issues in the BBI Bill

By Moses Nyamori and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

ODM kicks out Otiende Amollo from House team as split grows over BBI

ODM not an ethnic party, Oparanya tells MPs to stop washing 'dirty linen' in public

Oparanya said if some MPs have issues with ODM, they should use internal party structures.

By Kepher Otieno and Moses Nyamori 3 years ago

ODM not an ethnic party, Oparanya tells MPs to stop washing 'dirty linen' in public

Man killed by crocodile in Lake Victoria, another survives attack

Eyewitnesses said the crocodile emerged from a nearby papyrus weed on the shoreline before it attacked the deceased by grabbing him.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Man killed by crocodile in Lake Victoria, another survives attack

Keziah fundraiser: What the Obamas raised

The burial committee treasurer, Nelson Ochieng, told The Standard the money has been raised by, among others, family members, friends and politicians.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Keziah fundraiser: What the Obamas raised

Nubians plead for help as floods disturb their sleep

A field where they were relocated to is prone to floods a fact that has made a bad situation worse.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Nubians plead for help as floods disturb their sleep

Madaraka Day to be held in Kisumu, PS Karanja Kibicho says

This year's Madaraka Day celebrations to be held at the newly built Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu on June 1, PS Karanja Kibicho says

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Madaraka Day to be held in Kisumu, PS Karanja Kibicho says

Slow pace of sugar sector reforms leaves farmers a bitter lot

The suggested actions included bringing back the Sugar Act, 2001 and creating new rules anchored on the task force’s recommendations.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Slow pace of sugar sector reforms leaves farmers a bitter lot

Barack Obama's step-mother Keziah Aoko dies

Aoko’s relatives led by Malik’s other brother Said Obama told Standard Digital that the matriarch had been ailing for a while.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Barack Obama's step-mother Keziah Aoko dies

Another five years for longest-serving Cotu boss

Panyako says grounds for his disqualification were fictitious and vows to challenge election.

By Kevine Omollo and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Another five years for longest-serving Cotu boss

KRA March revenue collection rises to Sh145 billion

This was the fourth month in a row that KRA posted an improved and above target performance since December 2020.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

KRA March revenue collection rises to Sh145 billion

Hippo grass invades large Lake Victoria

The hippo grass, like the water hyacinth, is largely controlled by climate change.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Hippo grass invades large Lake Victoria

Traders protest re-building of kiosks

Using a bulldozer, the city authorities were forced to pull down 30 kiosks that had been installed to quell traders who had taken to the streets.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Traders protest re-building of kiosks

Kisumu's Sh20m rice plant estimated to triple milling

The County Agriculture executive Gilchrist Okuom said the new rice plant will cost Sh20 million.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Kisumu's Sh20m rice plant estimated to triple milling

KRA intercepts goods worth Sh15 million in Lake Victoria

KRA raises alarm over smuggling in the lake

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

KRA intercepts goods worth Sh15 million in Lake Victoria

Raila’s close ties with President Magufuli

The Odingas have on several occasions hosted the Tanzanian leader. They have also been to Magufuli’s rural home in Chato and in Dar.

By Moses Nyamori and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Raila’s close ties with President Magufuli

We panicked, Ida says of Raila’s Covid-19 status

Former premier has said that he will be strictly self-isolating until further notice.

By Moses Nyamori and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

We panicked, Ida says of Raila’s Covid-19 status

Mysterious fire worries sugar factory

On Friday, Sony Sugar acting Managing Director Stephen Ligawa decried the massive losses.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Mysterious fire worries sugar factory

Kisumu enacts new land adjudication laws

Kisumu County has now legislated fresh laws allowing for regularisation of land ownership and development to curb illegal allotment and transactions.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Kisumu enacts new land adjudication laws

Man who snatched police gun, killed two still unknown

Three national identity cards were found on his body after he was lynched when the pistol ran out of bullets.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Man who snatched police gun, killed two still unknown

Families cry for justice after fatal shooting

One of the victims has left behind a young family and the other a pregnant wife.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Families cry for justice after fatal shooting

Controversial Lake Basin Mall piles up Sh4b debt

Weekend Business established that the National Treasury is yet to give approval and funds to LBDA so that it can release the mall’s contractor from th

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Controversial Lake Basin Mall piles up Sh4b debt

Orengo: Uhuru men in a plot to sabotage Raila

The senator claims top civil servants at Harambee House are scheming to stop Raila from ascending to the presidency.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Orengo: Uhuru men in a plot to sabotage Raila

Raila's headache in Nyanza

Lieutenants of ODM leader in Nyanza competing for his endorsement to clinch Orange party ticket as a sure way of winning election in the region.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Raila's headache in Nyanza

Man grabs gun from traffic cop, shoots and kills 2

He then started running with the pistol, scaring residents as he shot aimlessly in the air.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Man grabs gun from traffic cop, shoots and kills 2

Kisumu stares at drop in revenue in new order

County has recorded reduced collection and with the latest ban against parking within the city's shopping centres, it is likely to lose even more.

By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago

Kisumu stares at drop in revenue in new order

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