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Kevin Ogutu

Petitioners want retired State officers out of polls

Three Kisumu residents want the electoral commission not to clear retired State officers to vie in the August 9 poll.

By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago

Petitioners want retired State officers out of polls

Act on rising HIV and Aids infections, Kagwe tells Nyong'o

Act on rising HIV and Aids infections, Kagwe tells Nyong'o

By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago

How Kisumu Boys avoided wave of unrest that swept schools

How Kisumu Boys avoided wave of unrest that swept schools

By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago

Maranda High School Form II students to remain at home until their dorm is repaired

Maranda High School Form II students to remain at home until their dorm is repaired

By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago

Sugar mills breakdown spell doom for farmers, transporters

Major sugar millers in the Nyando sugar belt are either operating below capacity or are closed for maintenance.

By Kevin Ogutu 3 years ago

Sugar mills breakdown spell doom for farmers, transporters

Daughter: We carried tea and bread for my mom after scan, but she never made it

According to Florence, her sister’s problems at the facility started two years ago

By Kevin Ogutu 3 years ago

Daughter: We carried tea and bread for my mom after scan, but she never made it

Student walks to secure Form One slot as another lands in a chopper in new school

An unnamed beneficiary of Raila Odinga Foundation is said to have arrived at Maranda High School aboard a chopper, and with Raila Odinga by his side.

By Martin Ndiema and Kevin Ogutu 3 years ago

Student walks to secure Form One slot as another lands in a chopper in new school

Uproar as Kisumu MCAs make another bonding trip to Tanzania

Kisumu MCAs left the country on Monday for the trip with a number of senior assembly staff.

By Kevin Ogutu and Kevine Omollo 3 years ago

Uproar as Kisumu MCAs make another bonding trip to Tanzania

Covid-19 stigma: School sends home children of man discharged from isolation centre

A family in Homa Bay has borne the brunt of Covid-19 stigma after their children were chased from school.

By Kevin Ogutu 3 years ago

Covid-19 stigma: School sends home children of man discharged from isolation centre

Uhuru and Raila confident of BBI sailing through at appeals court

The President said the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill was not meant to benefit him and Raila but was for the good of all Kenyans.

By Kevine Omollo, Olivia Odhiambo and Kevin Ogutu 3 years ago

Uhuru and Raila confident of BBI sailing through at appeals court

Governor Obado: My loyalty to ODM unbowed

Obado said he had no problem with the ODM party and its leadership.

By Kevin Ogutu and Roselyne Obala 4 years ago

Governor Obado: My loyalty to ODM unbowed

Kidero, Sonko clash over DP Ruto involvement in Nairobi politics

The race for Nairobi County top seat has taken a different dimension with the incumbent Governor Evans Kidero now accusing Deputy President William Ruto of striving to run the county by proxy.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Kidero, Sonko clash over DP Ruto involvement in Nairobi politics

Disunity threatens NASA Nairobi Team

City governor promises support for only the strongest candidates

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Disunity threatens NASA Nairobi Team

Atwoli, FKE boss elected to International Labour organ

Two Kenyans have been elected to sit in the powerful Governing Body, the executive body of the International Labour Organisation, at the ongoing ILO Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

By Kevin Ogutu and Luke Anami 7 years ago

Atwoli, FKE boss elected to International Labour organ

When two giants are evenly matched

The battle for Nairobi’s 2.3 million votes is going to be a bruising one as the ruling Jubilee and opposition NASA eye the most coveted governorship.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

When two giants are evenly matched

Political dynasties: Family members jostle for elective seats

Kenya’s political dynasties – families where several members are involved in politics, particularly electoral politics – are at it again in this year’s elections.

By Kevin Ogutu and Paul Thoronjo 7 years ago

Political dynasties: Family members jostle for elective seats

This is what makes these firms rank top employers

The British American Tobacco Company (BAT) was crowned the overall Employer of the Year at a ceremony held in Nairobi last Friday. At position two was Centum Investment Company Ltd, with the University of Nairobi coming in third.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

This is what makes these firms rank top employers

Bridge that is dumping ground for victims of mysterious killings

Ol Donyo Sabuk Bridge is once again in the news after last week’s discovery of the body of a Baringo County MCA. But this is not the first time bodies have been found dumped here.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Bridge that is dumping ground for victims of mysterious killings

BAT Kenya crowned employer of the year

The British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya company was crowned employer of the Year at a colourful ceremony held at the Villa Rosa Kempinski on Friday night.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

BAT Kenya crowned employer of the year

Governors blame maize shortage on poor coordination between Govt and counties

Governors have blamed the biting shortage of maize in the Kenya on poor coordination between the national government and counties.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Governors blame maize shortage on poor coordination between Govt and counties

Josephat Nanok named Council of Governors Chairman

Turkana County Governor Josephat Nanok has been elected the chairman of the Council of Governors (CoG), replacing Peter Munya whose two-year term has ended.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Josephat Nanok named Council of Governors Chairman

Tale of the now 'infamous' Ol Donyo Sabuk Bridge

There have been more cases here of bodies being dumped than what is reported in the media. In fact, most people only get to hear about such when it is a prominent person

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Tale of the now 'infamous' Ol Donyo Sabuk Bridge

Raila: I have a damaging dossier on Jubilee government

NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga has promised to unearth a mega scandal in the Jubilee administration next week.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Raila: I have a damaging dossier on Jubilee government

In the US for 42 yrs, he’s back with just a ‘twang’

The illegal immigrants landed at JKIA in a chartered plane filled with 71 deportees who were mostly Somali nationals

By Vincent Achuka and Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

In the US for 42 yrs, he’s back with just a ‘twang’

Reprieve for independent aspirants as IEBC clears air on deadline

Aspirants seeking to run as independent candidates have until Monday to obtain clearance from the electoral commission.

By Kevin Ogutu and Rotuno Kwonyike 7 years ago

Reprieve for independent aspirants as IEBC clears air on deadline

State warns NASA on anti-poll remarks

The Government has warned the Opposition against making statements that could undermine peaceful elections.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

State warns NASA on anti-poll remarks

Oburu concedes defeat to Onchanda in Bondo nominations

Nominated MP Oburu Oginga has conceded defeat in the Monday ODM nominations in Bondo Constituency.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Oburu concedes defeat to Onchanda in Bondo nominations

Global agency warns Kenya its credit rating at risk of downgrade

Global ratings agency Fitch has warned Kenya that it could downgrade its rating if it does not adequately grow revenues to bridge the budget deficit and tame borrowing.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Global agency warns Kenya its credit rating at risk of downgrade

Anxiety as Kabete aspirant Chege Fresh goes missing

The whereabouts of an aspirant vying for the Kabete parliamentary seat remained unknown Saturday night, even as his disappearance caused panic among his relatives and supporters.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Anxiety as Kabete aspirant Chege Fresh goes missing

Ongoro accuses ‘ODM cartels’ of pushing her out

Senator now becomes the ANC’s candidate for the seat and will battle it out with ODM’s TJ Kajwang.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Ongoro accuses ‘ODM cartels’ of pushing her out

Demonstration held to condemn violence against women in Nairobi

The youthful aspirants joined Ripples International, Kenya National Human Rights Commission, Federation of Women Lawyers and Youth Agenda to condemn electoral and other forms of violence that may deter women from participating in the upcoming primaries.

By kevin Ogutu and Caroline Bii 7 years ago

Demonstration held to condemn violence against women in Nairobi

Kalonzo: Coordinating committee cannot choose NASA flagbearer

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka now says the final decision on NASA’s presidential candidate lies with the four principals, dismissing ongoing works by a committee mandated to name the Opposition alliance’s flagbearer.

By Brigid Chemweno and Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Kalonzo: Coordinating committee cannot choose NASA flagbearer

NASA to pick flag-bearer through consensus

Mr Mudavadi, who is the Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader and is also eyeing the joint Opposition presidential ticket, said the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) would promptly inform Kenyans when they settle on a particular candidate.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

NASA to pick flag-bearer through consensus

IEBC cancels meeting with political parties over Facebook post

A row has emerged between the electoral agency and the Political Parties Liaison Committee (PPLC) over a Facebook post made by the committee Chairperson Philip Abuba.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

IEBC cancels meeting with political parties over Facebook post

MP's defection, voters' stubborn streak leaves ODM guessing

The defection of Ugenya MP David Ochieng from Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to the Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) could pose a serious threat to his old party if voters in the region go against the formbook and vote for a candidate from a smaller political party.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

MP's defection, voters' stubborn streak leaves ODM guessing

Bitter life for residents after collapse of Miwani Sugar Company

The sugar company, tucked right in the middle of Muhoroni Constituency in Kisumu County, was the chief driver of the township’s economy. It eventually went into receivership in 2000, crushing the hopes and economic survival of many.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Bitter life for residents after collapse of Miwani Sugar Company

Former Nation Media Group employee jailed for stealing 10 million

A former employee of Nation Media Group (NMG) has been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment after court found him guilty of stealing Sh10,205,027 from his employer

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Former Nation Media Group employee jailed for stealing 10 million

Former Nation employee jailed 16 years for stealing Sh10 million

A former employee of the Nation Media Group (NMG) has been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment after the court found him guilty of stealing at least Sh10,205,027 from his employer.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Former Nation employee jailed 16 years for stealing Sh10 million

Fuel adulteration in Kisumu: A menace that is threatening petrol business in the area

Petrol stations operating in Kisumu have continued to register lower pump sales as an unprecedented mushrooming of petrol stations continue to be witnessed.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Fuel adulteration in Kisumu: A menace that is threatening petrol business in the area

Pay us our dues, KCSE exam markers tell Knec

Secondary school teachers who marked the 2016 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams have complained of delayed payment.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Pay us our dues, KCSE exam markers tell Knec

ODM warn aspirants against 'importing' voters

ODM leadership in Kisumu County now wants all the aspirants to stop importing voters their constituencies of interest saying that would lead to voter apathy in the forthcoming general elections.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

ODM warn aspirants against 'importing' voters

Confusion as 80 extra names appear on school admission list

In one of the few Form One admission hitches reported so far, 80 extra names have appeared on admissions list of one of the county’s best schools.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Confusion as 80 extra names appear on school admission list

Health officials fear drought might ignite cholera outbreak in Kisumu

The health department has warned of a looming cholera outbreak in Kisumu as residents and livestock jostle for water.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Health officials fear drought might ignite cholera outbreak in Kisumu

Why Coptic area remains Kisumu’s deadly black spot

Road accidents are no respecter of the ‘house of God’ as Kisumu residents have come to learn

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Why Coptic area remains Kisumu’s deadly black spot

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