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Nyanza

Community leaders demand revocation of private firm's gold mining licence

The residents of Ramula community in Gem sub-county, Siaya County, have called for the immediate suspension of the acquisition process of the gold-mining land in the area by a private firm.
By Okumu Modachi 2026-04-10 00:00:00
Presidential hopeful Dr Fred Matiang’i is facing mounting pressure from his Gusii backyard following his call for voters to elect only Jubilee Party candidates in the 2027 polls.
By Stanley Ongwae 2026-04-07 15:48:00
Kisumu Launches Sh87m Pap Konami Training Centre to Boost Food Security
By Olivia Odhiambo 2026-04-07 14:10:00
What began as a protest against a controversial gold mining project in Ramula, Gem Yala sub-county, has spiralled into deadly violence
By Isaiah Gwengi 2026-04-07 11:19:01
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo defends his county's decision to bury 13 unclaimed bodies in Kericho, says officials followed proper legal procedures, acknowledges burial fees were misappropriated.
By David Njaaga 2026-03-30 12:54:41
The hospital noted that the bodies have remained unclaimed for more than three (3) months and are therefore due for disposal in accordance with public health regulations.
By Rodgers Otiso 2026-03-26 17:26:27
The project was officially opened by President William Ruto during his tour of Home Bay.
By James Omoro 2026-03-26 16:29:14
Police direct motorists using Kisumu-Awasi-Kericho route to divert at Timboroa, to Lesos, before joining Kapsabet–Chavakali–Kisumu route after River Nyando overflows into roads.
By Denis Omondi 2026-03-23 21:41:27
PWDs in Migori County are rooting for a proper union to help them to access more business opportunities and jobs.
By Anne Atieno 2026-03-23 15:48:37
At least 1000 vulnerable students in Rangwe Constituency have got a sigh of relief after receiving financial support for paying their school fees.
By James Omoro 2026-03-22 13:39:44
A Nyamira Police officer has embarked on a 10-day walk across the counties of Nyanza and Western in his quest to rally support for community policing.
By Stanley Ongwae 2026-03-22 11:55:26
President Ruto and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni launch construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR section in Kisumu, project aimed at boosting regional trade.
By AFP 2026-03-21 13:45:40