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Stanley Ongwae

Azimio backs doctors strike, accuses state of neglecting health sector

Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa said the opposition is supporting the doctors and urged the government to address their grievances.

By Stanley Ongwae 27 days ago

Azimio backs doctors strike, accuses state of neglecting health sector

Suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family remanded

Suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family remanded

By Stanley Ongwae 27 days ago

Haiti mission: Family of officer has no idea how he died

Haiti mission: Family of officer has no idea how he died

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Court issues warrant of arrest against suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family

Court issues warrant of arrest against suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Kuppet petitions TSC to transfer teachers over hostile community

Kuppet has petitioned TSC to transfer teachers from a Nyamira school where they are allegedly at risk of being lynched by the community.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Kuppet petitions TSC to transfer teachers over hostile community

Ruto revives plans for Nyamira university

The dream of setting up the university died about six years ago after leaders failed to agree on the ideal location of the institution.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Ruto revives plans for Nyamira university

Joy as 250 students receive Nyamira governor scholarship

Nyamira County government has awarded full scholarships for secondary education to 250 bright but needy students.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Joy as 250 students receive Nyamira governor scholarship

Tea companies in rush to save on the ever-rising cost of energy

The main alternatives that the companies are currently exploiting include tapping solar energy, own-generated hydro-power as well as investing in wood fuel energy.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Tea companies in rush to save on the ever-rising cost of energy

New railway to transform Nyanza

The economic fortunes of the agriculturally rich Gusii region and South Nyanza are set for a significant boost after the government started outlaying plans for a rail network in the region.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

New railway to transform Nyanza

Teenage bank robber re-arrested after escaping police cell

A 19-year-old boy who escaped from Nyamira Police Station on Thursday morning was re-arrested on Saturday night after he was found inside a bank with a knife and pliers.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Teenage bank robber re-arrested after escaping police cell

Teen arrested in bank escapes from police cells

Sang said the boy was among several other prisoners who were in the expansive cells from where he managed to escape by breaking the ceiling and roof.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Teen arrested in bank escapes from police cells

Slain couple's phones reveal money trail

Sh30,000 was transferred from Grace's phone and Sh32,000 was sent from Morema's phone on the fateful night.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Slain couple's phones reveal money trail

Governor reads riot act to top officials over valueless trips

Nyaribo accused his officers who are entitled to government cars of misusing the fuel allocated to their departments by engaging in road trips which do not add value on service delivery.

By Stanley Ongwae and Eric Abuga 4 months ago

Governor reads riot act to top officials over valueless trips

Raila alleges scheme by Ruto's regime to frustrate devolution

Raila's concerns come as he intensifies his bid to strengthen the opposition to build a formidable pillar to keep the Kenya Kwanza regime in check.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Raila alleges scheme by Ruto's regime to frustrate devolution

Concern as criminal gangs terrorise residents of Nyamira, Kisii

The gangs are said to be behind a spate of insecurity incidents that have rocked the two counties over the past two months.

By Stanley Ongwae and Eric Abuga 4 months ago

Concern as criminal gangs terrorise residents of Nyamira, Kisii

Jubilee's plan to reclaim its lost glory, tells rebels their days are numbered

Although a tough task awaits the party in its ambitious quest, senior party officials believe they are on track to revive the powerful political outfit.

By Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

Jubilee's plan to reclaim its lost glory, tells rebels their days are numbered

Keroka residents' plea to security agents as crime spirals out of control

Residents of Keroka town in Nyamira have raised an alarm over a spate of insecurity that has rocked the town in the last couple of weeks, leaving scores injured and others dead.

By Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

Keroka residents' plea to security agents as crime spirals out of control

DCI officer arrested over reveler's shooting

Area police boss says the bullet that hit the reveller was discharged accidentally as he struggled to snatch the officer's gun.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

DCI officer arrested over reveler's shooting

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment after 18 MCAs voted against his ouster motion which was voted for by 16 MCAs.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment

Nyamira DG Gesami on spot over Nyaribo's impeachment bid

According to United Progressive Alliance party, Deputy Governor Gesami has displayed traits of disloyalty to the government he should be upholding.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Nyamira DG Gesami on spot over Nyaribo's impeachment bid

Doctors' strike bites in Nyamira and Nakuru

Health services at hospitals in Nyamira County remained paralysed for the third day running as doctors went on strike.

By Stanley Ongwae and Hilda Otieno 6 months ago

Doctors' strike bites in Nyamira and Nakuru

MCAs table impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

So far 15 MCAs have supported the impeachment motion against the governor while 19 have opposed.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

MCAs table impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

Alarm over rising cases of child neglect in Nyamira

According to data recorded by the Children Protection Management Systems (CPIM) between 2020 and 2021, out of every 10 children in Nyamira, four of them are neglected by their parents.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Alarm over rising cases of child neglect in Nyamira

Tea farmers reap big as factories promise to pay higher bonuses

In Gusii, the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) recorded this year's bonus pay at an increased rate of up to 38 per cent.

By Stanley Ongwae, Kiprono Kurgat and Boniface Gikandi 6 months ago

Tea farmers reap big as factories promise to pay higher bonuses

From France to Spain, 63-year-old Kenyan woman to walk 900 kilometers to raise funds for homeless kids

A 63-year old Kenyan woman living in the United Kingdom is set to walk 900 kilometers in a mission to raise monies for homeless children in Nairobi.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

From France to Spain, 63-year-old Kenyan woman to walk 900 kilometers to raise funds for homeless kids

Governor Nyaribo sacks health executive over alleged drugs theft, embezzlement

The governor has accused the health executive of involvement in the embezzlement of public funds set aside for the purchase of hospital supplies.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Governor Nyaribo sacks health executive over alleged drugs theft, embezzlement

Ruto intensifies charm offensive in Kisii, Nyamira

So dedicated is President Ruto in this quest that Friday, he made his third visit to the region in a month and barely five days after he toured Nyamira.

By Eric Abuga and Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Ruto intensifies charm offensive in Kisii, Nyamira

Raila rules out handshake with Kenya Kwanza in push for inclusivity

Raila vowed he will never take part in talks to share government with Ruto and claimed the government's hands are tainted with corruption and tribalism.

By Eric Abuga and Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Raila rules out handshake with Kenya Kwanza in push for inclusivity

Nyamira MCAs question delayed distribution of Sh30 million drugs

Members of the Nyamira County Assembly have raised concerns over the distribution of drugs worth Sh30 million, over a month after being flagged off.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Nyamira MCAs question delayed distribution of Sh30 million drugs

'We don't need Suluhu to resolve our internal issues,' MP Silvanus Osoro tells Raila

National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro has criticized Opposition leader Raila Odinga for wanting to involve Tanzania President Samia Suluhu in resolving Kenya's internal issues.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

'We don't need Suluhu to resolve our internal issues,' MP Silvanus Osoro tells Raila

Scare as 138 Ikonge Girls School are taken ill with food contamination

138 students from Ikonge PAG Girls Secondary School in Nyamira were hospitalised with stomach complications; Health CEC Timothy Ombati suspects food contamination.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Scare as 138 Ikonge Girls School are taken ill with food contamination

Anxiety grips Nyanza ahead of demos as clergy call for dialogue

Traders close shop, strengthen doors but say they back the protests. Clergy urge president and opposition leader to embrace dialogue.

By James Omoro, Anne Atieno and Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Anxiety grips Nyanza ahead of demos as clergy call for dialogue

Form Four student dies after attack by parents over Sh50

The boy was attacked after he allegedly stole Sh50 belonging to his brother.

By Stanley Ongwae 9 months ago

Form Four student dies after attack by parents over Sh50

Inside boundary row between Nyamira and Kisii counties over promising town

Several attempts to resolve the problem have all crumbled, including an attempt by Ongwae (Kisii) and Nyagarama (Nyamira) to divide the town into two.

By Stanley Ongwae 10 months ago

Inside boundary row between Nyamira and Kisii counties over promising town

Irregularly promoted county staff in Nyamira face paycut, demotion

The county targets about 3,000 workers in the exercise. The number includes about 2,000 who were allegedly illegally promoted.

By Stanley Ongwae 10 months ago

Irregularly promoted county staff in Nyamira face paycut, demotion

Irregularly promoted county workers in Nyamira face salary cuts and demotion

Nyaribo said they will soon issue letters for salary deductions to those who will be affected.

By Stanley Ongwae 10 months ago

Irregularly promoted county workers in Nyamira face salary cuts and demotion

Main suspect in murder of U.S-based Nyamira couple arrested

The DCI said Ondara was armed with a ceska pistol loaded with 14 rounds of ammunition before he was arrested at the Isebania border in Migori County.

By Stanley Ongwae 10 months ago

Main suspect in murder of U.S-based Nyamira couple arrested

Solar energy lights up Nyamira's dark village

Private firm uses ground mounted solar panels to feed its supply lines. Unlike Kenya Power, those using Powehive's solar power have never had outages.

By Stanley Ongwae 10 months ago

Solar energy lights up Nyamira's dark village

Students lose property at Nyamira school as fire destroys dormitory

The fire that started around 8pm razed down a dormitory that houses 71 Form Two students.

By Stanley Ongwae 10 months ago

Students lose property at Nyamira school as fire destroys dormitory

Azimio wants killer officer held as student buried

Azimio la Umoja leaders have called for the arrest of the police officer who opened fire at protestors, killing a Maseno University student.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago

Azimio wants killer officer held as student buried

New twist unfolds in elderly couple's cold blood murder

Their murder comes barely two years after their nephew, a university don, was also killed in a nearly similar fashion, with the attackers leaving little footprints.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago

New twist unfolds in elderly couple's cold blood murder

Court nullifies Nyansiongo MCA election in Nyamira

Nyamira Court nullifies the election of Dennis Kebaso as Nyansiongo MCA, citing manipulation of election results.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago

Court nullifies Nyansiongo MCA election in Nyamira

How we made it: Nyambaria's long road to limelight

School accredits former principal who joined from Maranda with steering it to success. Administrators say sterling performance a product of a major culture transformation.

By Stanley Ongwae and Eric Abuga 1 year ago

How we made it: Nyambaria's long road to limelight

Man who has crawled all life receives surprise tricycle

Onsarigo, 35, a man who has crawled his entire life was born with paralysed lower limbs with speech impairment, a disability that makes it even difficult to communicate with other people.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago

Man who has crawled all life receives surprise tricycle

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