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Busia steps up contraception drive as teenage pregnancies remain high

Busia County is intensifying efforts to reduce teenage pregnancies by expanding access to contraception, reproductive health information and youth-friendly services.
By Mary Imenza 2026-09-26 16:40:09
Kakamega County has stepped up preparations for the expected El Niño rains.
By Benard Lusigi 2026-09-24 11:47:52
A Bungoma journalist has appealed to well-wishers to help him raise Sh3 million for a kidney transplant as he battles kidney failure.
By Jackline Inyanji 2026-09-23 10:00:12
Religious and political leaders in Kakamega County have renewed calls for a ban on disco matanga and night dances.
By Benard Lusigi 2026-09-22 11:40:13
Dairy farmers in Kakamega are raising the alarm over rising cattle theft, with local leaders calling for stronger security measures and intervention by the Anti-Stock Theft Unit.
By Benard Lusigi 2026-09-19 14:11:46
A surge in teenage pregnancies at Bakisa Senior School has raised fresh concerns over sexual violence, poverty and harmful cultural practices.
By Jackline Inyanji 2026-09-19 07:10:00
What was intended as a celebration of Iteso culture and heritage has since turned into a war of words between elders and community leaders.
By Benard Lusigi And Mary Imenza 2026-09-16 13:00:00
A solar-powered fish drying and preservation facility worth more than Sh10 million has been launched in Busia County to improve fish processing.
By Mary Imenza 2026-09-16 10:07:00
Maize farmers in Trans Nzoia County are bracing for even more losses as El Niño rains approach, just as many finish their harvests.
By Martin Ndiema 2026-09-15 11:04:00
“We have made good progress, and you will soon see them arraigned in court,” Butere OCPD said.
By Mate Tongola 2026-09-14 09:57:48
Pepela has withdrawn his support from Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi and endorsed Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa  for the Bungoma gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Juliet Omelo 2026-09-09 14:30:00
Transport along the Webuye-Eldoret Highway was disrupted as Matunda residents protested rising insecurity, demanding stronger police action and changes to the local security leadership.
By Benard Lusigi 2026-09-09 13:59:46