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Robert Amalemba

Discontent as State raises cane buying price by mere Sh50

Sugarcane farmers term hike as insult to the sector, claim government wants to allow cheap imports.

By 3 months ago

Discontent as State raises cane buying price by mere Sh50

Students urged to pursue innovation to tackle societal problems

Students urged to pursue innovation to tackle societal problems

By 4 months ago

Sugarcane farmers protest as millers push for further drop in buying prices

Sugarcane farmers protest as millers push for further drop in buying prices

By 4 months ago

Sacked manager wants Police Sacco to pay Sh26m damages

Sacked manager wants Police Sacco to pay Sh26m damages

By 4 months ago

Court issues arrest warrant against Salasya over Sh500,000 debt

The Kakamega Small Claims Court (SCC) has issued an arrest warrant against Mumias East MP Peter Kalerwa Salasya over failure to repay a debt.

By 4 months ago

Court issues arrest warrant against Salasya over Sh500,000 debt

Governor Ottichilo sets in motion plans to construct Sh2.5 billion granite plant

Plans by Vihiga County government to construct a Sh2.5 billion granite processing plant in Ebuyangu, West Bunyore Ward, Emuhaya sub-county, are at an advanced stage.

By 4 months ago

Governor Ottichilo sets in motion plans to construct Sh2.5 billion granite plant

SDA church trustees lose bid to stop eviction from disputed land

The Court of Appeal in Kisumu has declined to issue a temporary injunction stopping the eviction of trustees of Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church Millennium from a disputed piece of land.

By 4 months ago

SDA church trustees lose bid to stop eviction from disputed land

Salasya risks six-month jail term over Sh500,000 debt

On November 27, 2023, the SCC ordered Salasya to pay the businessman Sh500,000 plus interest, dismissing his counterclaim as inadequate, implausible, and dissuasive.

By 4 months ago

Salasya risks six-month jail term over Sh500,000 debt

Activist withdraws petition challenging appointment of varsity council

The Bungoma-based activist told the court that his decision was made willingly and was not influenced by external pressure.

By 4 months ago

Activist withdraws petition challenging appointment of varsity council

Court orders PAG-Kenya to lift ban on women seeking top seats

For 26 years, women could not vie the church's three top positions.

By 5 months ago

Court orders PAG-Kenya to lift ban on women seeking top seats

Blue-eyed son of Mululu dynasty who survived Cabinet bloodbath

Analysts attribute his survival in different political environments to his amiable personality.

By 5 months ago

Blue-eyed son of Mululu dynasty who survived Cabinet bloodbath

MCAs urge Gen Z to have patience in push for talks

Vihiga MCAS have urged Gen Z to temper their demands, emphasising the importance of patience now that President Ruto has expressed openness to a national dialogue.

By 5 months ago

MCAs urge Gen Z to have patience in push for talks

Businessman reports Didmus Barasa to police over death threats

Barasa, who was recently acquitted in a murder case, allegedly threatened Ochieng following his participation in peaceful demonstrations against the Finance Bill, 2024.

By 5 months ago

Businessman reports Didmus Barasa to police over death threats

Why western leaders want Wetang'ula to dissolve Ford Kenya

Politicians say Wetangula's bargaining power in Kenya Kwanza will diminish.

By 5 months ago

Why western leaders want Wetang'ula to dissolve Ford Kenya

Man jailed 15 years for killing wife in love triangle

The sentencing followed a plea bargain agreement where the man pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter.

By 6 months ago

Man jailed 15 years for killing wife in love triangle

Registrar fined Sh200,000 for contempt

The judge expressed regret that the registrar had become a “serial contemnor”.

By 6 months ago

Registrar fined Sh200,000 for contempt

11 Vihiga County officials deny stealing Sh17 million

Senior Principal Magistrate Joseph Ndururi ordered the accused to notify the court whenever they want to travel outside the country.

By 6 months ago

11 Vihiga County officials deny stealing Sh17 million

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 6 months ago

Oscar Sudi warns politicians against tribal groupings

Ruto warns leaders against sowing seeds of discord in the country

Ruto has vowed not to allow the country to slide back into past dark days citing the 2007-2008 post-election violence that was caused by reckless statements that polarised the country.

By 6 months ago

Ruto warns leaders against sowing seeds of discord in the country

Kamabeka dance lights up event as Gachagua becomes 'man of few words'

DP Rigathi Gachagua delivered a speech of less than two minutes, a departure from his usually lengthy speeches.

By 6 months ago

Kamabeka dance lights up event as Gachagua becomes 'man of few words'

President bets on agriculture to drive growth, blasts wastage

Madaraka Day speech failed to mention workers strikes, disquiet over high taxation and education sector woes.

By 6 months ago

President bets on agriculture to drive growth, blasts wastage

Ruto's goodies as revival of sugar factories clouds his Western tour

Efforts to clear sugar miller’s debts, which amount to billions, have stalled.

By 6 months ago

Ruto's goodies as revival of sugar factories clouds his Western tour

Ruto begins tour of Western as leaders cite bias in funds sharing

President Ruto will come face to face with sugarcane farmers who have raised concerns about the plan to lease state-owned sugar factories

By 6 months ago

Ruto begins tour of Western as leaders cite bias in funds sharing

Anti-tobacco lobby lauds Mombasa, Kilifi ban on muguka

KETCA chairperson Joel Gitali, said the ban on muguka (leaves of Catha edulis, chewed as a stimulant) is a significant step towards protecting public health, particularly among the youth.

By 6 months ago

Anti-tobacco lobby lauds Mombasa, Kilifi ban on muguka

Sugarcane stakeholders mull over pricing committee

Farmers have demanded that millers pay Sh5,900 per ton of cane as ordered by court but millers are advocating for Sh5,100.

By 6 months ago

Sugarcane stakeholders mull over pricing committee

Farmers and millers in talks to resolve sugarcane price dispute

Farmers demand Sh5,900 per ton as per a court order while millers insist on paying Sh5,100 per ton.

By 6 months ago

Farmers and millers in talks to resolve sugarcane price dispute

Court awards man Sh500,000 for unfair dismissal

The court ruled that the employee was unfairly kicked out of his job on the claim that his employer was cutting costs.

By 7 months ago

Court awards man Sh500,000 for unfair dismissal

Regulator, millers to hold crucial meeting to resolve cane price dispute

Currently, farmers propose maintaining the rate at Sh5,900, while millers advocate for a reduction to Sh5,100.

By 7 months ago

Regulator, millers to hold crucial meeting to resolve cane price dispute

Speaker files petition to stop auction of Peter Salasya's car

Wetang’ula expressed concern over a court decree permitting auction of the vehicle due to a Sh500,000 debt owed by the MP, to which the Assembly is not a party.

By 7 months ago

Speaker files petition to stop auction of Peter Salasya's car

ANC officials downplay talk of dissolution amid significant state appointments

Reports that the Amani National Congress (ANC) party could fold and join President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has elicited mixed reactions.

By 7 months ago

ANC officials downplay talk of dissolution amid significant state appointments

Artisanal miners upbeat as gold processing bill set for second reading

The bill if assented to law will establish a legal framework for collecting, purifying, smelting, fabricating, registering, monitoring and transporting gold or products of gold.

By 7 months ago

Artisanal miners upbeat as gold processing bill set for second reading

You are welcome to UDA, Malala tells Governor Barasa

UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has told Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa to quit ODM and join President William Ruto's ruling party UDA.

By 7 months ago

You are welcome to UDA, Malala tells Governor Barasa

Musalia, Wetang'ula now strike back at Natembeya

Drawing from their combined political experience, the two said they deserved unmerited respect from new leaders, especially from Western Kenya where they enjoy a significant following.

By 7 months ago

Musalia, Wetang'ula now strike back at Natembeya

Farmers: Millers' threat to shut crushing over new prices 'selfish'

Sugarcane farmers have welcomed the order even as the Agriculture and Food Authority urges the warring parties to embrace dialogue for sector’s growth

By 7 months ago

Farmers: Millers' threat to shut crushing over new prices 'selfish'

Millers threaten to shut down over court order to increase cane prices

The court on April 24, 2014, ordered millers to revert to the previous rate of Sh5,900 per tonne up from the current rate of Sh5,100 per tonne.

By 7 months ago

Millers threaten to shut down over court order to increase cane prices

Natembeya: 'Tawe' movement rallies against bad governance

Despite facing criticism and resistance, he remains resolute in his dedication to the welfare of his constituents and the advancement of their well-being.

By 7 months ago

Natembeya: 'Tawe' movement rallies against bad governance

Man loses bid for Sh1 million retirement benefits

Freddie Odhoji Jumar alleged that his retirement benefits had been unlawfully withheld by Posta.

By 7 months ago

Man loses bid for Sh1 million retirement benefits

Man who killed grandmother handed 10 years in jail

A man accused of killing his grandmother after 'hearing strange voices' in his head has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the High Court in Vihiga.

By 7 months ago

Man who killed grandmother handed 10 years in jail

Kakamega Court quashes transfer of two teachers to PSC

The Labour and Industrial Relations Court has declared the transfer of teachers from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to the Public Service Commission (PSC) illegal.

By 7 months ago

Kakamega Court quashes transfer of two teachers to PSC

Mining PS: Formalising sector will ensure safety, help save environment

PS Elijah Mwangi said the sector was looking at increasing efficiency, and profitability and avoiding environmental degradation related to mining.

By 8 months ago

Mining PS: Formalising sector will ensure safety, help save environment

Salasya fails to prevent auction of car, slapped with Sh10,000 court fine

A Kakamega Court has allowed a businessman to proceed to auction Mumias East MP Peter Salasya’s Land Cruiser, throwing aside the MP’s application that sought to stop the process.

By 8 months ago

Salasya fails to prevent auction of car, slapped with Sh10,000 court fine

Kakamega County to pay man Sh200,000 for trespass

The Kakamega county government has been ordered to pay a villager, Wilson Shivachi Masheti Sh200,000 for encroaching on his land during the construction of a feeder road

By 8 months ago

Kakamega County to pay man Sh200,000 for trespass

Court orders Machogu to file response in VC's appointment case

Justice Jemimah Keli of Kakamega regretted that even after being served with the petition CS Ezekiel Machogu had not filed a response.

By 8 months ago

Court orders Machogu to file response in VC's appointment case

You've messed up health and agriculture sectors, Azimio leaders tell Ruto

Kalonzo challenged MPs to impeach Health CS Susan Nakhumicha and his Agriculture counterpart Mithika Linturi for incompetency.

By 8 months ago

You've messed up health and agriculture sectors, Azimio leaders tell Ruto

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