Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital elevated to level 6 status
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital elevated to a level 6 facility; to now operate as a State parastatal handling referrals within and without Kisumu.
By Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital elevated to level 6 status
President Ruto unveils key projects in Kisumu
President William Ruto unveiled key projects in health, agriculture, and blue economy in Kisumu as he concluded his four-day Nyanza working tour.
By Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago
President Ruto unveils key projects in Kisumu
Ruto warns CSs against bias, asks them to serve all Kenyans equally
President William Ruto has warned his Cabinet Secretaries against bias when delivering development projects to Kenyans.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Ruto warns CSs against bias, asks them to serve all Kenyans equally
Ruto's Nyanza tour ignites talk of grand coalition for 2027 election
ODM officials and Raila's close allies push for a political marriage akin to Azimio coalition. President says his collaboration with Raila will not end with support for his bid for AUC post.
By James Omoro and Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago
Ruto's Nyanza tour ignites talk of grand coalition for 2027 election
Raila pushes for closer Africa unity, integration and more trade
Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has called for escalated unity and integration among African countries.
By Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago
Raila pushes for closer Africa unity, integration and more trade
CS Joho warns illegal miners of stern action
Joho instructed mining officers in the region to actively monitor mining sites
By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago
CS Joho warns illegal miners of stern action
Opiyo Wandayi rallies Nyanza to support Ruto at thanksgiving event
He described their working union with Kenya Kwanza Alliance as the first milestone in a bigger political journey for the region.
By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago
Opiyo Wandayi rallies Nyanza to support Ruto at thanksgiving event
Kisumu county constructs Sh64 million agriculture college
Governor Anyang' Nyong'o's administration has constructed a Sh64 million agriculture college to boost the sector in Kisumu county.
By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago
Kisumu county constructs Sh64 million agriculture college
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Raila: I talked to Ruto about new Cabinet nominees
ODM leader Raila Odinga has revealed he had discussions with President Wiliam Ruto before four of his allies were nominated to join the Cabinet.
By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago
Raila: I talked to Ruto about new Cabinet nominees
Learners and management at Kisumu Special School decry the poor state of the center
The school handles learners with physical and mental impairments.
By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago
Learners and management at Kisumu Special School decry the poor state of the center
Atwoli backs Ruto Cabinet picks, urges youth inclusion
COTU Sec-Gen Francis Atwoli backs President Ruto's decision to nominate four top ODM leaders to Cabinet citing their competency, urges him to name young people to the remaining slots.
By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago
Atwoli backs Ruto Cabinet picks, urges youth inclusion
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Intrigue and betrayal: Raila's risky union with Ruto
Observers believe Raila has taken a treacherous path but is on a mission to finally retire from politics while enjoying the trappings of government power.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 5 months ago
Intrigue and betrayal: Raila's risky union with Ruto
Raila to Ruto: Heed people's warning shot
Raila says grievances raised by demonstrators affected all Kenyans and had been raised in the National Dialogue report.
By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago
Raila to Ruto: Heed people's warning shot
Raila criticises court decision allowing military streets' deployment
Azimio chief Raila Odinga faults court decision to allow KDF deployment, claims military's role is to protect Kenya from internal strikes and foreign aggression.
By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago
Raila criticises court decision allowing military streets' deployment
Kenyan universities urged to embrace online learning
Prof Florence Indende of Maseno University and one of the COIL experts said among the challenges they are facing in incorporating the program in the institutions is internet connectivity.
By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
Kenyan universities urged to embrace online learning
Azimio asks gov't to hold national conversation with Gen Z protesters
Wandayi argued that the Finance Bill 2024 was just a trigger but there were clear signs of pent-up emotions and frustrations that the young ones have lived with for too long.
By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
Azimio asks gov't to hold national conversation with Gen Z protesters
How Azimio MPs plot to stop Finance Bill, but can they?
Azimio la Umoja Coalition is laying down a plan to frustrate the controversial Finance Bill 2024 as opposition against some of the tax proposals contained in the Bill continues to mount.
By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
How Azimio MPs plot to stop Finance Bill, but can they?
Kisumu seeks Sh1b to repair roads destroyed by floods
Residents complained about the poor roads that were affecting access to markets, schools and hospitals.
By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
Kisumu seeks Sh1b to repair roads destroyed by floods
Stop ethnic politics, Wandayi tells Nyeri Governor
Azimio warns UDA leaders from castigating those who voted against them.
By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
Stop ethnic politics, Wandayi tells Nyeri Governor
Nyong'o threatens to de-register contractors bullying Kisumu County staff
Nyong'o issued a stern warning and threatened to delete bids.
By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
Nyong'o threatens to de-register contractors bullying Kisumu County staff
Kisumu participates in study on cause of death among adults with HIV
Kisumu County will participate in a new study that seeks to establish the cause of death among adults with HIV in the region.
By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago
Kisumu participates in study on cause of death among adults with HIV
Kakamega hosts workshop on prevention, management of zoonotic diseases
The workshop aims at enhancing coordination and implementation of the One Health approach at the county level to improve the prevention and management of zoonotic diseases.
By Patrick Vidija, Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago
Kakamega hosts workshop on prevention, management of zoonotic diseases
Stakeholders reject tobacco graphic health warnings
The stakeholders want the Ministry of Health to focus more on a packaged scientific engagement to help increase knowledge about the risks associated with tobacco use instead.
By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago
Stakeholders reject tobacco graphic health warnings
Ruto promises to make helicopter crash report public to allay fears
President William Ruto promised to ensure investigation into the helicopter crash and the report made public.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago
Ruto promises to make helicopter crash report public to allay fears
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Final salute: Tears, pain and heartbreak as Ogolla buried
Outside the homestead, emotions ran high as thousands united in grief to give Ogolla his last salute.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago
Final salute: Tears, pain and heartbreak as Ogolla buried
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General Ogolla's son Joel Rabuku defends father's relationship with Ruto
Rabuku dismissed claims of foul play in his father's death.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
General Ogolla's son Joel Rabuku defends father's relationship with Ruto
Final Salute: Body of fallen CDF Gen. Francis Ogolla arrives in Kisumu
The body of Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, arrives in Kisumu aboard a Kenya Airforce chopper ahead of burial at his Ng'iya home in Siaya.
By Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago
Final Salute: Body of fallen CDF Gen. Francis Ogolla arrives in Kisumu
Gen Ogolla's family celebrates father's 100th birthday
General Ogolla had organised the celebrations for his father before the unfortunate helicopter crash that claimed his life alongside other military officers.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago
Gen Ogolla's family celebrates father's 100th birthday
All set for CDF Ogolla's send-off
PS Raymond Omollo said General Ogolla will be buried in accordance with military rules and systems and his personal wishes.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago
All set for CDF Ogolla's send-off
Multi-million church: General Ogolla's legacy to his community
The church, which neighbours Nduru Primary School, was built by Chief of Defense Forces Francis Ogolla, who footed the construction bill using his own money.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago
Multi-million church: General Ogolla's legacy to his community
Bittersweet moment for Gen. Ogolla's family as they celebrate father's 100th birthday
Amidst songs of celebration for Mzee Oyeyo's milestone, mourners grappled with the loss of Gen. Ogolla.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Bittersweet moment for Gen. Ogolla's family as they celebrate father's 100th birthday
Why General Ogolla will be buried within 72hrs
The family has announced that the late General Francis Ogolla will be buried on Sunday in a simple ceremony in accordance to his wishes.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Why General Ogolla will be buried within 72hrs
Human rights activists call for prudent use of climate funds
Activists have challenged Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o's administration to ensure effective management of climate finances in the county.
By Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago
Human rights activists call for prudent use of climate funds
Rice farmers eye better yield with hybrid seeds
The new hybrid variety is good because it records higher yields.
By Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago
Rice farmers eye better yield with hybrid seeds
Several Chavakali Boys High School students injured in accident
A student from Chavakali Boys High School has died following a road accident on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway.
By Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago
Several Chavakali Boys High School students injured in accident
State set to gazette SHIF on Friday
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha said it is no longer in doubt as the laws to operationalise the fund are in place.
By Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
State set to gazette SHIF on Friday
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Raila succession: Scramble begins in Azimio and ODM
Some leaders are secretly lobbying to have Raila endorse Kalonzo as his replacement and help him inherit his political bases across the country.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 10 months ago
Raila succession: Scramble begins in Azimio and ODM
Raila urges governors to ensure proper planning of urban areas
Raila noted that Kenyan cities are clogged with traffic because people have created bus stages and markets where they were not supposed to be.
By Olivia Odhiambo 10 months ago
Raila urges governors to ensure proper planning of urban areas
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60pc of mental health cases linked to abuse
Kisumu County Hospital study reveals a close connection between alarming rates of Intimate Partner Violence mental health challenges.
By Olivia Odhiambo 10 months ago
60pc of mental health cases linked to abuse
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Remembering Jaramogi: Inside life and times of the doyen of opposition politics
According to historians, Jaramogi's contribution to the quest to attain independence was immense and was the force that helped the country's first president, Jomo, to ascend to power.
By Harold Odhiambo and Olivia Odhiambo 11 months ago
Remembering Jaramogi: Inside life and times of the doyen of opposition politics
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