KRA officials seize uncustomed goods at Malaba border
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched investigations into suspected tax evasion after a Mombasa-bound bus was intercepted in Bungoma.
By Mary Imenza 4 months ago
KRA officials seize uncustomed goods at Malaba border
Sh3.25 billion Nasewa EPZ project in Busia set to be completed by October
The construction of the Sh3.25 billion Busia County Export Processing Zone (EPZ) project at Nasewa is at an advanced stage and will be completed by the end of October this year.
By Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Sh3.25 billion Nasewa EPZ project in Busia set to be completed by October
Man sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling a nine-year-old girl.
By Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Man sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement
Kakamega Kenya Kwanza MCAs vow to block ODM bid to oust Speaker
The Kenya Kwanza MCAs said the plot to impeach the Speaker is political witch-hunt since no grounds have been tabled so far to justify the decision.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Kakamega Kenya Kwanza MCAs vow to block ODM bid to oust Speaker
Rift widens in Azimio as Savula says ODM free to join Ruto's government
Kakamega deputy governor Ayub Savula has said ODM leader Raila Odinga is free to join President William Ruto to form government of national unity.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 5 months ago
Rift widens in Azimio as Savula says ODM free to join Ruto's government
Gen Z, goons clash in Kakamega and Kericho
In Kakamega, individuals armed with rungus and wearing masks assembled along Kenyatta Avenue. At least a dozen protesters were injured while traders were left counting losses.
By Nikko Tanui and Mary Imenza 5 months ago
Gen Z, goons clash in Kakamega and Kericho
Kakamega MCAs to Khalwale: Stop Attacking the Governor, Push for More Resources
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Senator Bonni Khalwale face off over county expenditure succession politics ,and oversight roles.
By Mary Imenza 5 months ago
Kakamega MCAs to Khalwale: Stop Attacking the Governor, Push for More Resources
Fear of human trafficking ring as pastor arrested with human limb
Fears of human trafficking have rocked the Western region as locals were left reeling after a pastor was arrested with human body parts in his Toyota Premio at Masikhu market.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 5 months ago
Fear of human trafficking ring as pastor arrested with human limb
Western region beats Central in alcohol abuse
Region has seen a rise in the number of people hooked to traditional brews like busaa.
By Mary Imenza 5 months ago
Western region beats Central in alcohol abuse
Survivors: We've no regrets over protests
Students say their peers were fighting for their welfare.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 5 months ago
Survivors: We've no regrets over protests
Governors seek Ifmis extension to absorb Sh67b
The Treasury owes devolved units funds for April, May, and June, yet the financial year ends this weekend on June June 30.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 5 months ago
Governors seek Ifmis extension to absorb Sh67b
Farmers welcome Sh1.5 billion allocation to sugar sector
The allocation is contained the Budget Policy Statement presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndungu Thursday.
By Mary Imenza and Jacklyn Inyanji 6 months ago
Farmers welcome Sh1.5 billion allocation to sugar sector
Kakamega school closed due to lack of toilets
Roselyn Makokha, the school head teacher told journalists that all 1, 000 pupils including ECDE learners were sent home due to safety concerns in the school.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 6 months ago
Kakamega school closed due to lack of toilets
Government faulted for delay of Sh6b Bukhungu Stadium project
Residents are unhappy about slow pace of works in facility picked to host AFCON in 2027.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 6 months ago
Government faulted for delay of Sh6b Bukhungu Stadium project
Man jailed one year for stealing phone
Kakamega Senior Principal Magistrate Zachariah Nyakundi sentenced Clinton Minishi to one-year imprisonment for stealing a Tecno phone worth Sh12,700 at the Malinya shopping centre.
By Mary Imenza 6 months ago
Man jailed one year for stealing phone
Kenyans will have final say on Finance Bill 2024, says Nyoro
Ndindi Nyoro said Kenyans will determine whether the Bill proposed by the Treasury would be adopted or rejected.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Kenyans will have final say on Finance Bill 2024, says Nyoro
Man charged with defiling minor released on Sh100,000 bond
A 25-year-old man was arraigned in Kakamega Law Courts on Wednesday for allegedly defiling a minor in Shishwa village.
By Mary Imenza and Daniel Odongo 7 months ago
Man charged with defiling minor released on Sh100,000 bond
Man charged with allegedly defiling disabled girl
Samuel Odido,74, allegedly committed the heinous act on April 21 in Milimani village.
By Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Man charged with allegedly defiling disabled girl
Western governors call for full decentralisation of disaster funds
Governors have urged the national government to fast-track and decentralise funds meant for disaster management to counties, citing their enhanced capacity to assist flood victims
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Western governors call for full decentralisation of disaster funds
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Sugarcane farmers accuse AFA of 'siding with cartels' as prices drop
The farmers cited a recent announcement by the interim Sugarcane Pricing Committee that reduced sugarcane buying prices to Sh5,100 from Sh6,050 per tonne.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Sugarcane farmers accuse AFA of 'siding with cartels' as prices drop
Court nullifies appointment of assistant chief
Court nullified the appointment of John Barasa Andati as Matiha sub-location assistant chief, barely five months after he assumed office.
By Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Court nullifies appointment of assistant chief
Sugarcane farmers blame woes on Agriculture and Food Authority
Sugarcane farmers have expressed their frustrations with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), accusing it of allegedly siding with cartels to exploit them.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Sugarcane farmers blame woes on Agriculture and Food Authority
Barasa warns against speculation over General Ogolla's death
Deputy Governor Ayub Savula urged Kenyans to be patient as authorities investigate the helicopter crash.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 8 months ago
Barasa warns against speculation over General Ogolla's death
Busia county, KCB Foundation partner to empower youth
The county government unveiled a Sh35 million '2Jiajiri program' for skills development which targets about 1,000 youths.
By Mary Imenza 8 months ago
Busia county, KCB Foundation partner to empower youth
Hoha edge Samitsi to keep promotion dreams alive in FKF Division Two league
Busia's Hoha asaw off Samitsi 1-0 on Tuesday.
By Mary Imenza 8 months ago
Hoha edge Samitsi to keep promotion dreams alive in FKF Division Two league
Resume duty or face the sack, Barasa tells striking doctors
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has ordered striking doctors in the county to report to work on Friday at 8 am. He warned of disciplinary action against doctors who will fail to resume duty.
By Nathan Ochunge and Mary Imenza 8 months ago
Resume duty or face the sack, Barasa tells striking doctors
Three deny stealing 50kg of tailings
Ian Okanga, Eric Shioso and Dickson Atiba denied charges of robbery with violence contrary to section 296(2) of the penal code.
By Mary Imenza 8 months ago
Three deny stealing 50kg of tailings
Man court for allegedly stealing a bed
Alvine Shalwa, 32, is accused of allegedly stealing a bed belonging to Linda Marongo in Muraka on March 27.
By Mary Imenza 8 months ago
Man court for allegedly stealing a bed
Businessman files objection to Khalwale's Sh1.3 billion demand
Boni Khalwale demanded Sh1.3 billion compensation for alleged defamation claiming that Kakamega-based businessman Cleophas Shimanyula defamed him.
By Robert Amalemba and Mary Imenza 9 months ago
Businessman files objection to Khalwale's Sh1.3 billion demand
Governor Barasa waives disability assessment fees for PLWDs
Persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) have a reason to smile following the decision by Kakaemga Governor Fernandes Barasa's administration to waive disability assessment charges.
By Mary Imenza 9 months ago
Governor Barasa waives disability assessment fees for PLWDs
County Commissioner says 4,000 identity cards uncollected in Busia
Busia County Commissioner Chaunga Mwachaunga has said 4,000 national identity cards are lying uncollected at the Registrar of Persons.
By Mary Imenza 9 months ago
County Commissioner says 4,000 identity cards uncollected in Busia
Man denies killing brother over dance on mother's grave
A man charged with killing his brother for dancing on his mother's grave in Kakamega has denied charges.
By Mary Imenza 9 months ago
Man denies killing brother over dance on mother's  grave
Bukhungu Stadium to be ready by June ahead of CHAN
Bukhungu has been selected to host selected CHAN matches. Kenya will cohost CHAN competitions with Tanzania and Uganda this year and AFCON in 2027.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 9 months ago
Bukhungu Stadium to be ready by June ahead of CHAN
Two jailed 15 years each for gang rape
The two knocked at the victim's house in the evening and identified themselves as police officers before committing the offence.
By Mary Imenza 10 months ago
Two jailed 15 years each for gang rape
Women plant indigenous trees in Kakamega forest
A group of women in Kakamega and Vihiga counties have embarked on planting indigenous trees in Kakamega forest to mitigate the effects of climate change.
By Mary Imenza 10 months ago
Women plant indigenous trees in Kakamega forest
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Khalwale trolled for wives, children parade
Khalwale has always had a candidate either sitting the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams.
By Nathan Ochunge and Mary Imenza 10 months ago
Khalwale trolled for wives, children parade
Busia county sets aside land for 10,000 affordable houses
The project intends to enhance livelihoods, generate employment opportunities, and encourage urban economic growth.
By Mary Imenza 10 months ago
Busia county sets aside land for 10,000 affordable houses
Kakamega man in custody over claims of killing his son
Mackenzie appeared before Kakamega Law Courts on Monday morning on a miscellaneous application for allegedly killing his son at Murhanda village in Kakamega on Friday.
By Mary Imenza 10 months ago
Kakamega man in custody over claims of killing his son
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I told him to leave but he refused, woman tells court of her killed lover
Jackline Anyango, while recounting last moments with her boyfriend who was allegedly killed by her other lover Brian Simiyu, said he declined to leave her house despite her appeal.
By Mary Imenza 10 months ago
I told him to leave but he refused, woman tells court of her killed lover
Man jailed 20 years for defiling 14-year-old girl
Moris Likhanga was guilty of defiling a minor in a sugarcane plantation at Ivihiga village, lunyu sub-location in March last year.
By Mary Imenza 10 months ago
Man jailed 20 years for defiling 14-year-old girl
How food packaging labelling can help state fight chronic diseases
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