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Bernard Lusigi

Governors accept Sh387b, warn critical services face uncertainty

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said the Council of Governors is not satisfied with Sh387 billion given to devolved units.

Governors accept Sh387b, warn critical services face uncertainty

Governors refute Mbadi claims that county funds disbursed

Governors refute Mbadi claims that county funds disbursed

Drama erupts as two families clash over the burial of mother

Drama erupts as two families clash over the burial of mother

Kakamega County adopts new system to step up revenue collection

Kakamega County adopts new system to step up revenue collection

One hospitalised as Kakamega gold exploration flawed by cloud of controversies

Fears are that the region risks losing from the Sh171 billion gold deposits as local politics take centre stage at the expense of economic interests.

By 2 months ago

One hospitalised as Kakamega gold exploration flawed by cloud of controversies

Governors warn of shutdown over cash crunch

A crisis is looming in counties over the delayed disbursement of the Sh90 billion equitable shareable revenue with governors warning of dire consequences.

By 2 months ago

Governors warn of shutdown over cash crunch

COTU warns TSC against victimising teachers through court

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has asked the Teachers Service Commission to stop using threats and court orders against teachers who are on strike.

By 2 months ago

COTU warns TSC against victimising teachers through court

State to construct 2,200 Grade Nine classrooms in Western

The government has launched the construction of 2,200 Grade Nine classrooms for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at a cost of Sh2.2 billion in Western.

By 3 months ago

State to construct 2,200 Grade Nine classrooms in Western

Fighting bulls goring caregivers to early death

The love of bullfighting runs deep among the Isukha and Idakho sub-tribes of the Luhya community. It is a cultural undertaking that provides economic venture.

By 3 months ago

Fighting bulls goring caregivers to early death

Wetang'ula urges defiant Azimio leaders to heed Ruto's unity call

Wetang'ula has urged Azimio leaders opposed to working with Kenya Kwanza to reconsider their stance and embrace Ruto’s invitation to form a broad-based government.

By 3 months ago

Wetang'ula urges defiant Azimio leaders to heed Ruto's unity call

Kakamega leaders divided over anti-government protests

A section of the leaders want the protests to come to an end to pave the way for dialogue but others have maintained that the Gen Z are exercising their constitutional right to picket.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega leaders divided over anti-government protests

Kakamega Azimio MCAs reject Raila's House leadership changes

Azimio leadership wrangles in the Kakamega county assembly are far from over after two factions clashed over planned changes.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega Azimio MCAs reject Raila's House leadership changes

Police launch probe as three lynched, 6 injured over child trafficking claims

Police in Kakamega are investigating circumstances under which three people were stoned to death by a mob at Lunza village in Butere on Friday.

By 4 months ago

Police launch probe as three lynched, 6 injured over child trafficking claims

Kakamega women transform waste into smokeless coal briquettes

The women's group makes charcoal briquettes out of paper waste, charcoal dust and bagasse from sugar mills saving forests from destruction.

By 5 months ago

Kakamega women transform waste into smokeless coal briquettes

Khalwale slams Mudavadi, Wetangula, vows to join Tawe movement

Khalwale accuses Mudavadi of not doing anything to advance the interests of his people while Wetangúla is grabbing Kakamega resources and taking them to Bungoma.

By 5 months ago

Khalwale slams Mudavadi, Wetangula, vows to join Tawe movement

Oscar Sudi warns politicians against tribal groupings

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has hit out at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over what he termed ethnic and divisive politics.

By 5 months ago

Oscar Sudi warns politicians against tribal groupings

MPs say senators insincere about Sh415b allocation to counties

A section of Members of Parliament is reading sinister motives in senators' push to have counties get Sh415 billion equitable shareable revenue.

By 5 months ago

MPs say senators insincere about Sh415b allocation to counties

Kakamega water firm banks on smart metres to curb losses

The company's management said they have been losing 42 per cent of water as non-revenue water due to metre theft and illegal connections.

By 5 months ago

Kakamega water firm banks on smart metres to curb losses

Stop lamenting and amend Finance Bill 2024, Azimio tells Kenya Kwanza

Those supporting the Bill have challenged their colleagues opposed to it to push for amendments instead of threatening to shoot down the proposals on the floor of the House.

By 5 months ago

Stop lamenting and amend Finance Bill 2024, Azimio tells Kenya Kwanza

Governor Barasa warns critics against undermining Sh703 million food security plan

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has cautioned political leaders against misleading residents regarding the Sh703 million county-subsidized fertilizer programme.

By 6 months ago

Governor Barasa warns critics against undermining Sh703 million food security plan

Nakhumicha calls for review of doctors CBA as strike bites

CS says the agreement has issues that must be rectified, as Azimio tells govt to draft a supplementary budget to finance health sector and pass it since they have the majority in House

By 7 months ago

Nakhumicha calls for review of doctors CBA as strike bites

One hospitalised as Kakamega gold exploration flawed by cloud of controversies

Fears are that the region risks losing from the Sh171 billion gold deposits as local politics take centre stage at the expense of economic interests.

By 2 months ago

One hospitalised as Kakamega gold exploration flawed by cloud of controversies

Governors warn of shutdown over cash crunch

A crisis is looming in counties over the delayed disbursement of the Sh90 billion equitable shareable revenue with governors warning of dire consequences.

By 2 months ago

Governors warn of shutdown over cash crunch

COTU warns TSC against victimising teachers through court

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has asked the Teachers Service Commission to stop using threats and court orders against teachers who are on strike.

By 2 months ago

COTU warns TSC against victimising teachers through court

State to construct 2,200 Grade Nine classrooms in Western

The government has launched the construction of 2,200 Grade Nine classrooms for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at a cost of Sh2.2 billion in Western.

By 3 months ago

State to construct 2,200 Grade Nine classrooms in Western

Fighting bulls goring caregivers to early death

The love of bullfighting runs deep among the Isukha and Idakho sub-tribes of the Luhya community. It is a cultural undertaking that provides economic venture.

By 3 months ago

Fighting bulls goring caregivers to early death

Wetang'ula urges defiant Azimio leaders to heed Ruto's unity call

Wetang'ula has urged Azimio leaders opposed to working with Kenya Kwanza to reconsider their stance and embrace Ruto’s invitation to form a broad-based government.

By 3 months ago

Wetang'ula urges defiant Azimio leaders to heed Ruto's unity call

Kakamega leaders divided over anti-government protests

A section of the leaders want the protests to come to an end to pave the way for dialogue but others have maintained that the Gen Z are exercising their constitutional right to picket.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega leaders divided over anti-government protests

Kakamega Azimio MCAs reject Raila's House leadership changes

Azimio leadership wrangles in the Kakamega county assembly are far from over after two factions clashed over planned changes.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega Azimio MCAs reject Raila's House leadership changes

Police launch probe as three lynched, 6 injured over child trafficking claims

Police in Kakamega are investigating circumstances under which three people were stoned to death by a mob at Lunza village in Butere on Friday.

By 4 months ago

Police launch probe as three lynched, 6 injured over child trafficking claims

Kakamega women transform waste into smokeless coal briquettes

The women's group makes charcoal briquettes out of paper waste, charcoal dust and bagasse from sugar mills saving forests from destruction.

By 5 months ago

Kakamega women transform waste into smokeless coal briquettes

Khalwale slams Mudavadi, Wetangula, vows to join Tawe movement

Khalwale accuses Mudavadi of not doing anything to advance the interests of his people while Wetangúla is grabbing Kakamega resources and taking them to Bungoma.

By 5 months ago

Khalwale slams Mudavadi, Wetangula, vows to join Tawe movement

Oscar Sudi warns politicians against tribal groupings

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has hit out at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over what he termed ethnic and divisive politics.

By 5 months ago

Oscar Sudi warns politicians against tribal groupings

MPs say senators insincere about Sh415b allocation to counties

A section of Members of Parliament is reading sinister motives in senators' push to have counties get Sh415 billion equitable shareable revenue.

By 5 months ago

MPs say senators insincere about Sh415b allocation to counties

Kakamega water firm banks on smart metres to curb losses

The company's management said they have been losing 42 per cent of water as non-revenue water due to metre theft and illegal connections.

By 5 months ago

Kakamega water firm banks on smart metres to curb losses

Stop lamenting and amend Finance Bill 2024, Azimio tells Kenya Kwanza

Those supporting the Bill have challenged their colleagues opposed to it to push for amendments instead of threatening to shoot down the proposals on the floor of the House.

By 5 months ago

Stop lamenting and amend Finance Bill 2024, Azimio tells Kenya Kwanza

Governor Barasa warns critics against undermining Sh703 million food security plan

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has cautioned political leaders against misleading residents regarding the Sh703 million county-subsidized fertilizer programme.

By 6 months ago

Governor Barasa warns critics against undermining Sh703 million food security plan

Nakhumicha calls for review of doctors CBA as strike bites

CS says the agreement has issues that must be rectified, as Azimio tells govt to draft a supplementary budget to finance health sector and pass it since they have the majority in House

By 7 months ago

Nakhumicha calls for review of doctors CBA as strike bites

One hospitalised as Kakamega gold exploration flawed by cloud of controversies

Fears are that the region risks losing from the Sh171 billion gold deposits as local politics take centre stage at the expense of economic interests.

By 2 months ago

One hospitalised as Kakamega gold exploration flawed by cloud of controversies

Governors warn of shutdown over cash crunch

A crisis is looming in counties over the delayed disbursement of the Sh90 billion equitable shareable revenue with governors warning of dire consequences.

By 2 months ago

Governors warn of shutdown over cash crunch

COTU warns TSC against victimising teachers through court

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has asked the Teachers Service Commission to stop using threats and court orders against teachers who are on strike.

By 2 months ago

COTU warns TSC against victimising teachers through court

State to construct 2,200 Grade Nine classrooms in Western

The government has launched the construction of 2,200 Grade Nine classrooms for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at a cost of Sh2.2 billion in Western.

By 3 months ago

State to construct 2,200 Grade Nine classrooms in Western

Fighting bulls goring caregivers to early death

The love of bullfighting runs deep among the Isukha and Idakho sub-tribes of the Luhya community. It is a cultural undertaking that provides economic venture.

By 3 months ago

Fighting bulls goring caregivers to early death

Wetang'ula urges defiant Azimio leaders to heed Ruto's unity call

Wetang'ula has urged Azimio leaders opposed to working with Kenya Kwanza to reconsider their stance and embrace Ruto’s invitation to form a broad-based government.

By 3 months ago

Wetang'ula urges defiant Azimio leaders to heed Ruto's unity call

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