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Anne Atieno

Teachers allege plot by TSC to kill Kuppet

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has accused the Teachers Service Commission of allegedly plotting to frustrate and eventually kill unions.

Teachers allege plot by TSC to kill Kuppet

Migori teachers reject proposals to merge KPSEA candidates in smaller institutions

Migori teachers reject proposals to merge KPSEA candidates in smaller institutions

Migori miners decry difficulty in getting licenses

Migori miners decry difficulty in getting licenses

Princess Jully's children appeal for financial aid to clear hospital bill

Princess Jully's children appeal for financial aid to clear hospital bill

Benga queen Princess Jully is dead

The 51-year-old songbird had been admitted at the Migori County Referral Hospital where she was receiving treatment for the last two months.

Benga queen Princess Jully is dead

State to deploy hi-tech security during national exams

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said the government will deploy hi-tech security during the national examinations to curb irregularities.

State to deploy hi-tech security during national exams

How mothers in Migori are battling sickle cell stigma

People with sickle cell have their red blood cells change in shape to resemble the sickle. It takes the shape to help circumnavigate the malaria severity,

How mothers in Migori are battling sickle cell stigma

Fresh twist as police deny claims missing Mombasa cab driver found

Police in Migori County have refuted claims that the missing Mombasa-based cab driver Victoria Mumbua Muloki has been found.

Fresh twist as police deny claims missing Mombasa cab driver found

Treasury CS promises to prioritise Sh166 billion pending bills for road contractors

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has vowed to ensure President William Ruto gets funds to complete stalled road projects.

Treasury CS promises to prioritise Sh166 billion pending bills for road contractors

Ruto does not have money to finish stalled projects, Mbadi says

According to CS Mbadi, President Ruto does not have money even to do development, and that is why he would help him look for funds.

Ruto does not have money to finish stalled projects, Mbadi says

Scores injured as chaos mars meeting in Macalder copper mines

Several people were injured after chaos erupted at a meeting in Macalder copper mines where officials who accompanied Governor Ochilo Ayacko had their vehicles pelted with stones

Scores injured as chaos mars meeting in Macalder copper mines

Governor Ayacko urges opponents to stop early campaigns

Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko has challenged his political opponents to prioritize development for the people who elected them instead of early campaigns.

Governor Ayacko urges opponents to stop early campaigns

Woman fights for life in hospital after jilted lover chops off hands

Rose Adhiambo from Migori says the man attacked her after they differed on family issues. Her son has been referred to MTRH after he sustained deep cuts in the eye and head.

Woman fights for life in hospital after jilted lover chops off hands

Migori IDPs plead with government over compensation

Several internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Migori County are now pleading with the government to compensate them.

Migori IDPs plead with government over compensation

Nyanza opens up to Ruto, awaits for project windfall

President William Ruto received a warm welcome yesterday in Migori and Kisumu, strongholds of Opposition leader Raila Odinga, as he began a four-day tour of the region.

By 2 months ago

Nyanza opens up to Ruto, awaits for project windfall

Migori records suspected case of Monkey pox

Migori County has recorded a suspected case of Monkey pox (Mpox) in Isebania border point at the Kenya-Tanzania border.

By 2 months ago

Migori records suspected case of Monkey pox

Reprieve for Migori residents as neglected dispensaries set to re-open

Migori County government has set out plans to operationalise 16 dispensaries across the county.

By 2 months ago

Reprieve for Migori residents as neglected dispensaries set to re-open

Farmers urge Ruto to assent to Sugar Bill, review prices

Sugarcane farmers have urged President William Ruto to sign the Sugar Bill 2022 and have cane prices reviewed.

By 2 months ago

Farmers urge Ruto to assent to Sugar Bill, review prices

LBDA seeks to produce 1 million fingerlings per month

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has moved to boost aquaculture in Nyanza region where it aims to produce one million fingerlings per month.

By 2 months ago

LBDA seeks to produce 1 million fingerlings per month

Locals raise alarm over chemical spill from gold mines into streams

Residents said their cattle have been dying because of the spillage that comes from the leaching plants at the gold mines in the region.

By 2 months ago

Locals raise alarm over chemical spill from gold mines into streams

New modern markets to end traders' woes, boost business

Governor Ochilo Ayacko said the two projects were a collaboration between the national government and his administration.

By 3 months ago

New modern markets to end traders' woes, boost business

Village where the living and dead have no peace

Residents who have been having sleepless nights over the howling hyenas say stench from shallow graves at the cemetery attracts the animals which dig out the bodies.

By 3 months ago

Village where the living and dead have no peace

Migori youths vow to stop demos after ODM Cabinet deal

Barack Otieno, chairman Young Business Association in Suna West said they are fully behind ODM party.

By 3 months ago

Migori youths vow to stop demos after ODM Cabinet deal

Migori County staff with fake certificates to face disciplinary action

More than 25 Migori County staff who submitted their resignation letters after being found with fake academic certificates are not off the hook yet.

By 3 months ago

Migori County staff with fake certificates to face disciplinary action

Nyanza MPs tell Ruto they will reject Cabinet secretaries ' who can't deliver'

Suna West MP Peter Masara and Nyatike MP Tom Odege said they want those who will join the cabinet to be people who can deliver and not a political cabinet.

By 3 months ago

Nyanza MPs tell Ruto they will reject Cabinet secretaries ' who can't deliver'

Death toll in collapsed Migori gold mine rises to five

The first victim died while being rushed to Rongo Sub-County Hospital.

By 3 months ago

Death toll in collapsed Migori gold mine rises to five

One dead, 12 trapped in gold mining site in Rongo

Five other miners were rushed to Rongo Sub-County Hospital having sustained injuries.

By 3 months ago

One dead, 12 trapped in gold mining site in Rongo

Hesitant mothers told to visit hospitals for jabs

Health experts have called on parents and caregivers who have not taken their children for the life-saving vaccines to do so as soon as possible.

By 4 months ago

Hesitant mothers told to visit hospitals for jabs

Ruto allies promise to scrutinise Finance Bill amid public outcry

Kenya Kwanza legislators have committed to rise to the occasion in Parliament and scrutinise the Financial Bill 2024.

By 4 months ago

Ruto allies promise to scrutinise Finance Bill amid public outcry

Migori County Assembly elects former Water CEC as Speaker

Migori County Assembly members (MCAs) have elected immediate former water CEC Christopher Rusana as the new Speaker.

By 5 months ago

Migori County Assembly elects former Water CEC as Speaker

Embattled Migori Speaker Owino Likowa quits

The Speaker was impeached by 59 out of 60 MCAs on April 23.

By 5 months ago

Embattled Migori Speaker Owino Likowa quits

Standard Group rolls out literacy programme in six local schools

Each school will receive 22 newspapers for one term. The initiative aims to enhance literacy among learners.

By 5 months ago

Standard Group rolls out literacy programme in six local schools

'I used to carry heavy books from house to house'

She would write down information about her clients, but sometimes they would get so heavy. And once when it rained, her books wet and she lost all her records.

By 5 months ago

'I used to carry heavy books from house to house'

ODM summons leaders over fracas in Migori, Kisii counties

The Orange Democratic Movement party (ODM) has summoned all elected and nominated leaders who were present during fracas at a funeral in Migori and church service in Kisii county.

By 5 months ago

$ODM summons leaders over fracas in Migori, Kisii counties$

Backflow of Lake Victoria has destroyed fishing in Migori County

The backflow has eroded 27 landing sites and destroyed fishing bandas in Migori County. The phenomenon has disrupted fishing activities on the beaches along the lake.

By 6 months ago

Backflow of Lake Victoria has destroyed fishing in Migori County

NIA kicks off plans to revive Lower Kuja Irrigation Scheme

NIA has set aside Sh28 million to compensate families affected by the Sh54 billion project by end of June.

By 6 months ago

NIA kicks off plans to revive Lower Kuja Irrigation Scheme

Migori County distributes rice seeds to farmers

100 farmers at received 10,000 kilograms of rice seeds to boost production.

By 6 months ago

Migori County distributes rice seeds to farmers

Benga queen Princess Jully is dead

The 51-year-old songbird had been admitted at the Migori County Referral Hospital where she was receiving treatment for the last two months.

Benga queen Princess Jully is dead

State to deploy hi-tech security during national exams

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said the government will deploy hi-tech security during the national examinations to curb irregularities.

State to deploy hi-tech security during national exams

How mothers in Migori are battling sickle cell stigma

People with sickle cell have their red blood cells change in shape to resemble the sickle. It takes the shape to help circumnavigate the malaria severity,

How mothers in Migori are battling sickle cell stigma

Fresh twist as police deny claims missing Mombasa cab driver found

Police in Migori County have refuted claims that the missing Mombasa-based cab driver Victoria Mumbua Muloki has been found.

Fresh twist as police deny claims missing Mombasa cab driver found

Treasury CS promises to prioritise Sh166 billion pending bills for road contractors

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has vowed to ensure President William Ruto gets funds to complete stalled road projects.

Treasury CS promises to prioritise Sh166 billion pending bills for road contractors

Ruto does not have money to finish stalled projects, Mbadi says

According to CS Mbadi, President Ruto does not have money even to do development, and that is why he would help him look for funds.

Ruto does not have money to finish stalled projects, Mbadi says

Scores injured as chaos mars meeting in Macalder copper mines

Several people were injured after chaos erupted at a meeting in Macalder copper mines where officials who accompanied Governor Ochilo Ayacko had their vehicles pelted with stones

Scores injured as chaos mars meeting in Macalder copper mines

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