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Olivia Odhiambo

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 17 days ago

Several Chavakali Boys High School students injured in accident

State set to gazette SHIF on Friday

State set to gazette SHIF on Friday

By Olivia Odhiambo 1 month ago

Raila succession: Scramble begins in Azimio and ODM

Raila succession: Scramble begins in Azimio and ODM

By Olivia Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Raila urges governors to ensure proper planning of urban areas

Raila urges governors to ensure proper planning of urban areas

By Olivia Odhiambo 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

60pc of mental health cases linked to abuse

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 2 months ago

Remembering Jaramogi: Inside life and times of the doyen of opposition politics

Raila faults church for failing to call out Kenya Kwanza excesses

Raila has accused the church of neglecting Kenyans and instead supports bad policies of the Kenya Kwanza government that have worsened the hard economic times.

By Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago

Raila faults church for failing to call out Kenya Kwanza excesses

Orengo: Here is my scorecard, future plans for Siaya residents

Under Orengo's leadership, the county has installed 99 high-mast floodlights in various markets, including the Obama market in Bondo municipality, which have enhanced security while boosting trade.

By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago

Orengo: Here is my scorecard, future plans for Siaya residents

Cash for medical waste treatment gone: Wandayi

Wandayi wants CoG and the National Treasury to clear the air on missing maintenance and management money for a microwave medical waste treatment project.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago

Cash for medical waste treatment gone: Wandayi

Raila warns of late release of development cash to counties

Unlike in the past when everything was being controlled by the defunct provincial administration, devolution ensured that services are taken to the people together with funds.

By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago

Raila warns of late release of development cash to counties

Two women's resolve to live positively with HIV, get children

On this World Aids Day, focus is on prevention, care and treatment, prevention and response to SGBV and stigma.

By Nathan Ochunge and Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

Two women's resolve to live positively with HIV, get children

Steps by Nyanza region to reduce cases of HIV

Fisher folk activities, truck drivers, early sexual debut and cultural practices are still the leading risk factors for HIV/Aids infections in the Nyanza region.

By Nathan Ochunge and Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

Steps by Nyanza region to reduce cases of HIV

Siaya to improve paediatric ward, hospital morgue

The county government's planned rehabilitation of the ward includes increasing the bed capacity in the pediatric ward from 60 to around 100 and installing piped oxygen.

By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

Siaya to improve paediatric ward, hospital morgue

Nyambaria High School under probe after students threaten Knec officials

The Ministry of Education has launched investigations into the conduct of Nyambaria Boys High School in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago

Nyambaria High School under probe after students threaten Knec officials

Governor Nyong'o steps up efforts to respond to sickle cell

The centre to be used for early diagnosis of sickle cell to save lives is part of the strategy by the county to reduce the disease burden.

By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago

Governor Nyong'o steps up efforts to respond to sickle cell

Raila pledges to expose rot in fuel dealings

Azimio leader says rogue government officials are pocketing Sh30 for every litre of fuel sold. Last week, Uganda threatened to stop procuring oil through Kenya.

By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago

Raila pledges to expose rot in fuel dealings

Raila embarks on fresh move to revamp his ODM party

ODM leader Raila Odinga has embarked on a mission to rejuvenate his support bases and build grassroots support for his ODM party before the grassroots elections.

By Olivia Odhiambo and James Omoro 5 months ago

Raila embarks on fresh move to revamp his ODM party

Community health volunteers help reduce burden of diseases

CHVs' roles include promoting healthy living, offering first aid, referring cases to the nearest health facilities and promoting care and compliance with treatment.

By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago

Community health volunteers help reduce burden of diseases

DPP commits to protect media freedom, rights of journalists

Remarks come after media stakeholders criticise ODPP for not acting on cases involving journalists. MCK boss says 110 cases of attack on journalists reported this year alone.

By Ronald Kipruto and Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago

DPP commits to protect media freedom, rights of journalists

Worry as private investor lays claim to land on Kibuye market

EACC believes the land has been grabbed and has moved in to try and recover it through a suit filed at the Kisumu Land and Environment court.

By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago

Worry as private investor lays claim to land on Kibuye market

Why Nyong'o wants Cuban doctors to continue working

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has challenged the national government to rescind its decision to terminate Cuban doctors' contracts.

By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

Why Nyong'o wants Cuban doctors to continue working

Raila hints at backing Kalonzo for top seat in 2027 elections

Raila heaped praise on Kalonzo saying he has been steadfast in rallying behind him for several years. He described Kalonzo as a straightforward leader and promised to support him.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 6 months ago

Raila hints at backing Kalonzo for top seat in 2027 elections

Ruto heaps praise on Uhuru as he launches locally made ship

The commissioning of MV Uhuru II is among the initiatives the government has prioritised as competition for cargo transported through the lake gathers momentum.

By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

Ruto heaps praise on Uhuru as he launches locally made ship

ODM MPs dismiss Ruto's charm offensive in Nyanza

A section of ODM lawmakers have dismissed President William Ruto's Nyanza visit saying that he can only win the support of the people through opposition leader Raila Odinga.

By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

ODM MPs dismiss Ruto's charm offensive in Nyanza

ODM leaders dismiss president's charm offensive in Nyanza region

The leaders claimed that the president's four-day visit to the region was a campaign strategy disguised as a development tour.

By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

ODM leaders dismiss president's charm offensive in Nyanza region

Ruto orders arrest of suspects behind ethnic clashes in Sondu

President William Ruto orders the arrest of suspects behind ethnic clashes in Sondu that have resulted in deaths of seven people and left scores injured.

By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

Ruto orders arrest of suspects behind ethnic clashes in Sondu

KALRO steps up bid to revive cotton production in Nyanza

KALRO is targeting to harvest 40,000 tonnes of cotton seeds which will be availed to farmers at Mkulima shops and selected agrovets countrywide at subsidized prices.

By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

KALRO steps up bid to revive cotton production in Nyanza

Looming sugar shortage in the country as Comesa runs out of sweetener

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) admitted the possibility of a sugar crisis after the volumes of imports failed to meet the projected volume.

By Clinton Ambujo and Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

Looming sugar shortage in the country as Comesa runs out of sweetener

Looming sugar shortage in Kenya as Comesa countries run out of sweetener

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has admitted the possibility of a sugar crisis after the volumes of imports failed to meet the projected volume.

By Clinton Ambujo, Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

Looming sugar shortage in Kenya as Comesa countries run out of sweetener

All Kenyans are shareholders in the government - CS Kuria

According to Gachagua, only those who supported Kenya Kwanza are shareholders in their government and reserve the front-row seats when plum jobs and developments are being shared.

By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

All Kenyans are shareholders in the government - CS Kuria

Boost for Siaya as State to build Sh500m park

Trade CS Moses Kuria described the project a breakthrough in the quest to improve production.

By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

Boost for Siaya as State to build Sh500m park

Stakeholders in Nyanza advocate for regenerative agriculture to boost food security

Regenerative agriculture is an outcome-based food production system that nurtures and restores soil health, protects the climate and water resources.

By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

Stakeholders in Nyanza advocate for regenerative agriculture to boost food security

Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base

Opposition chief holds three-hour closed door meeting with eight governors in Kisumu following reports of overtures from President Ruto to shift loyalty.

By Harold Odhiambo, Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago

Raila meets Nyanza, Western governors in move to step up bid to fortify his support base

County assembly kicks out expelled ODM ward reps

The expelled lawmakers have been accused of gross misconduct.

By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago

County assembly kicks out expelled ODM ward reps

Kisumu County Assembly suspends four 'rebel' MCAs recalled by ODM

The four MCAs suspended by the Kisumu County assembly after the party revoked their nomination are Carolyne Opar, Kennedy Ajwang, Peter Obaso and Regina Kizito.

By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago

Kisumu County Assembly suspends four 'rebel' MCAs recalled by ODM

New twist as two bodies retrieved from 'oil' tank

Police in Kisumu have retrieved two bodies from an underground tank in the oil siphoning syndicate unearthed on Tuesday at a residential building.

By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago

New twist as two bodies retrieved from 'oil' tank

Police bust fuel syphoning syndicate in Kisumu, unearth underground tank

A search by police officers and KPC officials at the compound unearthed an underground tank full of fuel. The occupants of the house fled the scene and were yet to be traced.

By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago

Police bust fuel syphoning syndicate in Kisumu, unearth underground tank

Oduol opens new battlefront with Orengo over contentious Yala swamp lease

Oduol accuses his boss of doing nothing to ensure the swamp benefits residents, Orengo says he is seeking a review of the lease awarded by NLC.

By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago

Oduol opens new battlefront with Orengo over contentious Yala swamp lease

Azimio faults church's silence on police killings

The leaders asked the clergy to remain steadfast in fighting for ills allegedly inflicted on Kenyans by the Kenya Kwanza government.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Brian Kisanji 8 months ago

Azimio faults church's silence on police killings

Azimio parades bodies of victims of police killings, wants Koome out

They ruled out discussing police brutality in the by-partisan talks. Azimio leaders say they will continue pushing for their resolve to sue senior government officials.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago

Azimio parades bodies of victims of police killings, wants Koome out

We will return to the streets next month if talks fail, Raila now warns

According to Raila, the opposition has given the talks a chance for a period of 30 days to find solutions to their concerns, failure to which they will regroup for another set of mass action.

By Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago

We will return to the streets next month if talks fail, Raila now warns

Governor Orengo not picking up my calls, says Oduol

On Saturday, a confident Oduol said nobody will stop him from accessing his designated office because he has the support of Siaya residents who voted for him and Orengo to serve together.

By Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago

Governor Orengo not picking up my calls, says Oduol

Raila faults Ruto's policies, calls for protests

Raila calls for civil disobedience to push Kenya Kwanza regime to reverse punitive taxes. Azimio leaders say Ruto has failed Kenyans who are suffering due to high cost of living.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago

Raila faults Ruto's policies, calls for protests

Serve the people now, Orengo and Oduol told

Governor Orengo's spokesman Agina accuses Oduol of being a UDA mole in ODM.

By Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago

Serve the people now, Orengo and Oduol told

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