Siaya County workers mark Sasa Saba by staying at home
More than 2,000 county workers downed their tools following the directive by Siaya County Governor Cornel Rasanga that Monday is 'a public holiday.'
By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Siaya County workers mark Sasa Saba by staying at home
State to clear debts in agricultural training colleges
The Government has released Sh25 million to pay off debts in all agricultural training colleges (ATC) countrywide.
By Lawrence Aluru 10 years ago
State to clear debts in agricultural training colleges
MP launches 30-day ID campaign
Ugenya MP David Ochieng yesterday launched a month-long campaign programme focused on getting residents to apply for national identification cards (IDs).
By Lawrence Aluru 10 years ago
MP launches 30-day ID campaign
'Idi Amin actor' passes on aged 70
The man who acted as former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada in the popular film Rise and Fall of Idi Amin has died at the age of 70.
By Lawrence Aluru 10 years ago
'Idi Amin actor' passes on aged 70
Western region leads in abortion, say MPs
Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (Kewopa) now claims western region is leading in abortion cases.
By By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Western region leads in abortion, say MPs
Cases of girls’ defilement worrying parents
Every passing day, there is at least a report on defilement, a sex crime against children that is thriving on widespread poverty in Siaya County.
By By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Cases of  girls’ defilement worrying parents
Now Ward Reps demand to be assigned security
Members of Siaya County Assembly (MCAs) are now demanding to be assigned security days after three suspects were arraigned in court for trying to assassinate the deputy speaker.
By Lawrence Aluru 10 years ago
Now Ward Reps demand to be assigned security
MD blames vandals for water shortage
Siaya Bondo Water and Sanitation Company (SIBO) Managing Director Julius Nyadiango has attributed lack of water in the county to meter vandalism.
By By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
MD blames vandals for water shortage
Baptist pastor sets up church for the deaf
Pastor Walter Opiyo of Baptist Church in Siaya said the initiative has been started to ensure people with hearing disabilities get an equal opportunity to learn the word of God.
By Lawrence Aluru 10 years ago
Baptist pastor sets up church for the deaf
Obama’s aunt burial set for Thursday
Mama Sarah Obama has announced the date of her daughter’s burial. Zeituni Onyango who died in the US will be laid to rest at Kisumu County’s Muslim Cemetery on April 24.
By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Obama’s aunt burial set for Thursday
Mystery as repeat fires hit villages
A mysterious fire has destroyed more than 100 homes in less than eight months at Nyandheho, Kamalunga and Kamrembo in Siaya County.
By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Mystery as repeat fires hit villages
Siaya County health workers issue strike notice
Health workers in Siaya County have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the County government to immediately release their March salaries or they down their tools.
By BY LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Siaya County health workers issue strike notice
Kogelo residents mourn death of Obama’s aunt
Grief has gripped residents of Siaya County’s Kogelo village following the death of the US President Barrack Obama’s aunty.
By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Kogelo residents mourn death of Obama’s aunt
20 years later, former MP Oduya Oprong still lives with bullet lodged in his head
Former Amagoro MP Fredrick Oduya Oprong, 78, is among a few victims around the globe who walk around with bullets lodged in their bodies.
By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
20 years later, former MP Oduya Oprong still lives with bullet lodged in his head
Sugar politics: MPs unhappy with plans to relocate cane farming to the Coast
Issues that cloud the vulnerable cane farming and elective politics in the former Western and Nyanza provinces have proved inseparable.
By Stephen Makabila and Lawrence Aluru 10 years ago
Sugar politics: MPs unhappy with plans to relocate cane farming to the Coast
Three sisters die after eating cassava
Jesica Got could not hold back her emotions when she recalled how her three daughters died after a meal of cassava in Jina Uyoma in Gem, Siaya County.
By BY LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Three sisters die after eating cassava
Rasanga flags off ambulances in bid to reduce deaths
Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga has flagged off ambulances to transport patients from sub-counties to the referral hospital in the area.
By By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Rasanga flags off ambulances in bid to reduce deaths
ODM MPs warn Joho team over elections
Two Orange Democratic Movement MPs have warned the Hassan Joho-led team to stop creating divisions in the party and instead concentrate on uniting members.
By Lawrence Aluru 10 years ago
ODM MPs warn Joho team over elections
Education: Girl child education access still low in nyanza
Girl child enrolment in school is still very low in Nyanza compared to other regions in Kenya according to a research carried out by Girls Leading Our World Initiatives (iGLOW).
By -LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
 Education: Girl child education access still  low in nyanza
Defunct council retirees want Sh24m in pension
Former employees of the defunct Siaya Municipal Council are demanding that the Siaya County Government pay their retirement arrears amounting to Sh24 million by.
By Lawrence Aluru 10 years ago
Defunct council retirees want Sh24m in pension
Father arrested for ‘defiling’ daughter
Police in Siaya County have arrested a man for allegedly defiling his nine-year-old daughter.
By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Father arrested for ‘defiling’ daughter
Rape suspect escapes from police cell
A-30-year old man arrested for allegedly raping a granny has escaped from a police cell in Siaya County.
By Lawrence Aluru 10 years ago
Rape suspect escapes from police cell
Suspect in granny rape case escapes police custody
A 30 year old man arrested for allegedly raping a granny has escaped from a police cell in Siaya County.
By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Suspect in granny rape case escapes police custody
Man sentenced to 15 years in jail despite offering ‘bribe’
A convict engaged police in physical confrontation moments after the Bondo magistrate’s court sentenced him to 15-years in prison for defiling a minor.
By Lawrence Aluru and Isaiah Gwengi 10 years ago
Man sentenced to 15 years in jail despite offering ‘bribe’
Parents threaten court action over levies
Nyanza Parents Association Chair man Jackson Ogweno has warned that parents may go to court to stop secondary school heads from raising fees through levies.
By Rushdie Oudia, Kevine Omollo and Lawrence Aluru 10 years ago
Parents threaten court action over levies
Government not keen on solving perennial hunger problem, says Raila
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has accused the Government of playing politics while dealing with the hunger situation in Turkana.
By By KEVINE OMOLLO and LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Government not keen on solving perennial hunger problem, says Raila
Plans for Jaramogi fete complete
Preparations for the annual memorial for Kenya’s first Vice-President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga are complete.
By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Plans for Jaramogi fete complete
Tough balancing awaits delegates at Orange NDC
Desertion by top allies and a possible post-election split are the main challenges facing ODM, just five weeks to its national elections.
By By STEPHEN MAKABILA, LAWRENCE ALURU and JAMES OMO 10 years ago
Tough balancing awaits delegates at Orange NDC
MPs spoilt for choice as race to replace Nyong’o gathers pace
Confusion has engulfed ODM MPs from Nyanza on who to support for the secretary general’s seat in the party’s national elections slated for February 28.
By By DENNIS ONYANGO and LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
MPs spoilt for choice as race to replace Nyong’o gathers pace
Alarm as three women, six babies die in Siaya hospital
The country’s wanting state of public health facilities came to the fore yet again after three womenand six babies in Siaya County died while waiting for blood transfusions.
By Lawrence Aluru and Maureen Odiwuor 10 years ago
Alarm as three women, six babies die in Siaya hospital
Granny moved to Class Three after impressive scores
A 66-year-old woman, who joined Class One last year, has been promoted to Standard Three after posting a sterling performance at Segere Primary School in Siaya County.
By By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Granny moved to Class Three after impressive scores
I’m ready to step down, says Raila
CORD leader Raila Odinga declared that he was ready to hand over the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leadership to a younger leader if the membership allowed him.
By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
I’m ready to step down, says Raila
Clerics call for amendments to media bills
Religious leaders have urged the National Assembly to amend the controversial Bills aimed at gagging the media.
By By LAWRENCE ALURU and BRYAN TUMWA 10 years ago
Clerics call for amendments to media bills
Bill proposes higher charges for mortuary services
Residents of Siaya County may soon be forced to dig deeper into their pockets if the Finance Bill 2013/2014 that proposes higher rates becomes law.
By Lawrence Aluru 10 years ago
Bill proposes higher charges for mortuary services
Rasanga says team will deliver
Siaya County Governor Cornel Rasanga has warned County Executive Committee (CEC) members against laxity in service delivery.
By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Rasanga says team will deliver
Assembly finally endorses Rasanga’s nominee list
Siaya County assembly members have finally endorsed the names of executive committee members presented by Governor Cornel Rasanga.
By By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Assembly finally endorses  Rasanga’s nominee list
County seeks to give youth tenders
The Siaya County government will conduct an inventory of all contractors to ensure youth who are able to tender for projects are not sidelined
By By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
County seeks to give youth tenders
Rasanga extends olive branch
Newly sworn-in Siaya County Governor Cornel Rasanga (pictured) has promised to work with his political opponents to develop the county. Speaking after being sworn-in yesterday, Mr Rasanga said his first priority will be to reunite the people of Siaya to build a prosperous county.
By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Rasanga extends olive branch
Governor-elect’s swearing in fete to cost millions
Today’s swearing in of Siaya County Governor-elect Cornel Rasanga will cost Sh3.8 million.
By LAWRENCE ALURU 10 years ago
Governor-elect’s swearing in fete to cost millions
Unoccupied stalls to be taken back, warns official
Siaya County government has issued a 14 day ultimatum to traders allocated stalls in Sega market to occupy them before they are repossessed.
By By LAWRENCE ALURU Siaya County Siaya County gove 10 years ago
Unoccupied stalls to be taken back, warns official
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