Forged documents lead cross-border crimes, says PS Omollo
About 40 per cent of cross-border crimes at Lwakhakha along the Kenya-Uganda border involve forged documents, the government has said.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Forged documents lead cross-border crimes, says PS Omollo
Reprieve for Governor Lusaka as court upholds interdiction of seven former chief officers
Lusaka interdicted the officers on allegations of abuse of office and corruption before they sought court redress on the matter.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Reprieve for Governor Lusaka as court upholds interdiction of seven former chief officers
Family of four killed in Manyanja accident
A family of four has today been killed in an accident along the Eldoret-Malaba highway at Manyanja junction.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Family of four killed in Manyanja accident
How Busia Sacco is banking on technology to enhance service delivery
The Faridi Sacco App will enable members to access all the services needed online rather than having to physically visit their offices.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
How Busia Sacco is banking on technology to enhance service delivery
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From Jesus to John the Baptist: 'Prophets' of the Mulembe nation
The sect leaders, mainly from Bungoma County and parts of Trans Nzoia, have seen their followers go out of their way to get blessings from the 'gods'.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
From Jesus to John the Baptist: 'Prophets' of the Mulembe nation
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I'm not like them, says Yesu wa Tongaren
Eliud Wekesa set free after prosecution says it has no evidence against him. Wekesa say unlike many preachers, his only wealth is his beard and hair on his head.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
I'm not like them, says Yesu wa Tongaren
Court frees 'Yesu wa Tongaren' for lack of evidence
Principal Magistrate Tom Orlando said the prosecution had not provided enough evidence against the offences Wekesa was being accused of.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Court frees 'Yesu wa Tongaren' for lack of evidence
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Azimio leaders deserted me, MP Waluke reveals
Sirisia MP John Waluke has revealed how his 'political friends' abandoned him after he was charged in the Sh313 million National Cereal and Produce Board fraud case last year.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Azimio leaders deserted me, MP Waluke reveals
Lusaka tells county ministers to get down to work after swearing-in
Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has called on his cabinet to get down to work immediately following Friday's swearing-in.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Lusaka tells county ministers to get down to work after swearing-in
Wangamati tells off Lusaka over Sh19m corruption claims
Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati said no public money went to waste under his watch, adding that implementation of the scholarship programme was above board.
By Omelo Juliet 1 year ago
Wangamati tells off Lusaka over Sh19m corruption claims
William Ruto confident Supreme Court judges will not be compromised
President-elect lauds Bungoma residents for voting for Kenya Kwanza alliance. Ruto heaps praises on IEBC chairman for 'refusing to be bribed, intimidated'
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
William Ruto confident Supreme Court judges will not be compromised
Girl,17, abandoned by relative in Bungoma town
Merceline Situma, a Standard Seven pupil claims she travelled from Nairobi in the company of a woman she had always believed was her biological mother.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Girl,17, abandoned by relative in Bungoma town
Moses Wetang'ula cleared to defend Senate seat
Wetang'ula said he was comfortable with the Senate seat, arguing that what he is fighting for within the Kenya Kwanza will benefit the region.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Moses Wetang'ula cleared to defend Senate seat
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Wycliffe Wangamati, Kenneth Lusaka defend their records as contest hots up
In 2017, Wangamati, a career accountant, managed to dethrone Lusaka who had served one term. It is hard to tell who between Wangamati and Lusaka would win if the election was held today.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Wycliffe Wangamati, Kenneth Lusaka defend their records as contest hots up
Amani, Ford-K leaders affirm Western is safe in Kenya Kwanza
Mudavadi: People are saying the Luhya cannot deliver even 70 per cent of the votes to Kenya Kwanza, but I want to tell them that in 2007 and 2017 we delivered over 90 per cent to Raila.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Amani, Ford-K leaders affirm Western is safe in Kenya Kwanza
Didmus Barasa wanted over branding of GK vehicle with UDA party colours
Police are looking for Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa after a government vehicle was found branded with UDA colours complete with his campaign portrait.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Didmus Barasa wanted over branding of GK vehicle with UDA party colours
Governor candidates favour men in race for county seat
But Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has picked a woman in a calculated move to sway the women vote.
By Brian Kisanji, Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Governor candidates favour men in race for county seat
Boost for Speaker Kenneth Lusaka after backing by Iteso group
Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka's gubernatorial bid received a shot in the arm after the Iteso community residing in Bungoma county declared their support for him.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Boost for Speaker Kenneth Lusaka after backing by Iteso group
Nzoia Sugar Company to close for maintenance
The company will suspend its operations for eight weeks for routine maintenance from May 19.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Nzoia Sugar Company to close for maintenance
Trouble in DAP-K camp as officials quit
The defecting officials were received by Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka, Ford Kenya's governorship aspirant in the county. They accused the Wafula Wamunyinyi-led party of sidelining them.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Trouble in DAP-K camp as officials quit
Fuel shortage: Taxi operators worst hit
The fuel shortage continued to bite in parts of Western yesterday, leading to increased fares.
By Sharon Wanga, Michelle Muchelule and Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Fuel shortage: Taxi operators worst hit
Fuel shortage: Taxi operators worst hit
The fuel shortage continued to bite in parts of Western yesterday, leading to increased fares.
By Sharon Wanga, Michelle Muchelule and Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Fuel shortage: Taxi operators worst hit
Chaos, confusion rock ANC primaries
Chaos and confusion marred Amani National Congress (ANC) primaries in Kakamega yesterday.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Chaos, confusion rock ANC primaries
Farmers counting losses as armyworm invasion spreads
Desperate farmers have resorted to sprinkling ash on their farms to control the pests as they do not have money to buy pesticides.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Farmers counting losses as armyworm invasion spreads
Identical twins selected to join same national school
Identical twins who scored 410 and 397 marks in 2021 KCPE exam at Bungoma DEB Primary School have been selected to join the same national school.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Identical twins selected to join same national school
Politicians urged to refrain from hate mongering
Church leaders have urged politicians to focus on uniting the country ahead of the August 9 elections.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Politicians urged to refrain from hate mongering
Wamunyinyi, four others in race for MP job
The number of aspirants seeking to unseat Kanduyi MP Wafula Wamunyinyi has increased to four.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Wamunyinyi, four others in race for MP job
Businessman Khaoya in Trans Nzoia governor race
Deputy President William Ruto’s former aide Maurice Bisau quit the governorship race in favour of George Natembeya.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Businessman Khaoya in Trans Nzoia governor race
Players in education sector worried about delicate CBC
According to Dr Emmanuel Manyasa, the government and other stakeholders should analyse data being filed online by teachers.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Players in education sector worried about delicate CBC
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Bungoma: Where women who give birth to twins are frowned at and seen as ‘bad omen’
Most women have walked out of their marriages after discovering they are pregnant with twins.
By Omelo Juliet and Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago
Bungoma: Where women who give birth to twins are frowned at and seen as ‘bad omen’
Raila Odinga is our best bet, Western allies say
Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa said Ruto will kill devolution. He said Raila and Uhuru determined to unite Kenyans through Azimio.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Raila Odinga is our best bet, Western allies say
Two Ugandans among six suspected gangsters arrested in Bungoma
The six suspects police say are among a gangster that is breaking into people's homes, stealing shoes, electronics and furniture.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Two Ugandans among six suspected gangsters arrested in Bungoma
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Why Mukhisa Kituyi quit presidential race to join forces with Raila Odinga
Mukhisa Kituyi had been sending mixed signals on whether or not he will be on the ballot about five months to the August 9 General Election.
By John Shilitsa and Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Why Mukhisa Kituyi quit presidential race to join forces with Raila Odinga
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Raila Odinga nets big fish in Western tour as Mukhisa Kituyi joins Azimio
Raila took a swipe at Deputy President Ruto for complaining about corruption in government as Mukhisa Kituyi said they have been engaging.
By Omelo Juliet and Robert Amalemba 2 years ago
Raila Odinga nets big fish in Western tour as Mukhisa Kituyi joins Azimio
Government rolls out national programme to tackle child malnutrition
Kenya has a stunted growth rate of 26 per cent meaning the affected children have complications in both physical and intellectual development.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Government rolls out national programme to tackle child malnutrition
Armed robbers stage raid at bank entrance, steal farmers’ Sh25m
A gang on Tuesday attacked a vehicle transporting Sh25 million and stole the money.
By Omelo Juliet and Nathan Ochunge 2 years ago
Armed robbers stage raid at bank entrance, steal farmers’ Sh25m
How malnourished patients inspired village girl to invent rare millet snack
The food technologist says her invention has encouraged farmers to grow millet and helped many malnourished children and patients across the country.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
How malnourished patients inspired village girl to invent rare millet snack
Despair reigns in cotton belt of Western Kenya
The collapse of the ginnery saw most farmers shun cotton production. Plans to revamp the ginneries remain a pipe dream.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Despair reigns in cotton belt of Western Kenya
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Raila allies in Western upbeat as Wamalwa’s party gains ground
Wangamati and several ward reps ditch Ford-Kenya, say defections in the last one month had left Ford-Kenya and ANC a shell as region seeks change.
By Robert Amalemba and Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Raila allies in Western upbeat as Wamalwa’s party gains ground
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Women eke out risky living in Bungoma’s murram quarries
Hundreds of women have taken up work at the quarry, most of them single mothers and widows, in defiance of gender and social norms.
By Omelo Juliet 2 years ago
Women eke out risky living in Bungoma’s murram quarries