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Eric Abuga

Ticking time bomb for land buyers in Kisii as succession forgeries rise

Several families in Kisii and Nyamira counties are entangled in property feuds emanating from inter-meddling and botched succession of various estates.

By 4 months ago

Ticking time bomb for land buyers in Kisii as succession forgeries rise

Police officer, two faithful injured by knife-wielding man in church

Police officer, two faithful injured by knife-wielding man in church

By 4 months ago

I was approached for appointment to the Cabinet, says Onyonka

I was approached for appointment to the Cabinet, says Onyonka

By 4 months ago

Kisii county gets new deputy governor after four months

Kisii county gets new deputy governor after four months

By 5 months ago

Man fatally shoots girlfriend in Kisii, turns gun on self

Vincent Mosioma Michieka shot Veronica Kerubo using a Berrera Pistol.

By 5 months ago

Man fatally shoots girlfriend in Kisii, turns gun on self

Homa Bay County rakes in highest revenue in seven years

Gladys Wanga's administration generates Sh927.23 million as own-source revenue.

By 6 months ago

Homa Bay County rakes in highest revenue in seven years

Rotting sewerage system in Kisii exposing its residents to diseases

Gusii Water and Sanitation Company has been struggling to repair three-decades-old pipeline.

By 6 months ago

Rotting sewerage system in Kisii exposing its residents to diseases

Kisii UDA leaders vow to escort embattled DG Monda back to office

UDA leaders in Kisii County have vowed to escort Monda back to office after the Machakos Law Courts blocked the Senate from gazetting his impeachment.

By 6 months ago

Kisii UDA leaders vow to escort embattled DG Monda back to office

Three-year plan to phase out grass-thatched houses in Kisii

Nyaribari Masaba MP Dr Daniel Manduku has launched a three-year programme to eradicate poverty and replace grass-thatched houses in the constituency.

By 6 months ago

Three-year plan to phase out grass-thatched houses in Kisii

Nyamira county tops in budget making process

The survey demonstrates the best practices counties are putting in place to enhance access to budget information.

By 6 months ago

Nyamira county tops in budget making process

Kisii MCAs battle external influence claims amidst third ouster motion

Assembly splits over accusations of Governor Arati’s interference in legislative affairs as controller of Budget suspends county budget amid controversy and delayed funds

By 6 months ago

Kisii MCAs battle external influence claims amidst third ouster motion

Governors have no powers to take disciplinary action against CECs

The court said Section 40 of the County Governments Act does not contemplate a governor suspending or sending on compulsory leave a CEC.

By 7 months ago

Governors have no powers to take disciplinary action against CECs

Thugs raid Ketraco substation leaving Kisii County in darkness

A Monday midnight raid at a Ketraco power substation has resulted in a power blackout for the entire Kisii County and parts of Nyamira.

By 7 months ago

Thugs raid Ketraco substation leaving Kisii County in darkness

Financial challenges plague Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu

The Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu City is struggling with an unpaid loan of Sh 4.4 billion, inclusive of penalties and interest.

By 7 months ago

Financial challenges plague Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu

Governor Nyaribo halts salaries for 79 staff over forged academic papers

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has forwarded to the DCI and EACC the names of 79 County staff who allegedly forged academic documents.

By 7 months ago

Governor Nyaribo halts salaries for 79 staff over forged academic papers

Kisii risks losing Sh800 million in donor funds for projects

Kisii County could lose nearly Sh800 million in donor funding over failure to raise matching funds from its treasury and budgetary allocation.

By 7 months ago

Kisii risks losing Sh800 million in donor funds for projects

Nyaribo, Omogeni in a war of words over audit queries

The two have sharply differed following the Senate's recent summons of the county boss.

By 8 months ago

Nyaribo, Omogeni in a war of words over audit queries

Orengo to pay ex-Kisii governor's mother Sh1 million for defamation

Kisii Law Courts has ordered Siaya Governor James Orengo to pay former Kisii Governor Jame Ongwae's mother Grace Moraa Ongwae, Sh1 million for defamation.

By 8 months ago

Orengo to pay ex-Kisii governor's mother Sh1 million for defamation

Students display creativity, innovation at science fair

The innovative machine by Christine Bosibori and Liz Nicholas, with the help of their teacher Hassan Karamu James, aims at promoting sustainability.

By 8 months ago

Students display creativity, innovation at science fair

Audit flags Sh3m county paid workers recruited irregularly

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu says in the report that an effective mechanism for follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations is lacking.

By 8 months ago

Audit flags Sh3m county paid workers recruited irregularly

Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country

Experts in the field argue that there are no clear figures in the country on Kenyans suffering from Epilepsy.

By 8 months ago

Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country

Puzzle of Kisii blogger found dead after night out

The deceased had been active on his social media handles on Saturday evening before his body was recovered Sunday morning.

By 8 months ago

Puzzle of Kisii blogger found dead after night out

IEBC to ODM: Our hands are tied over deputy governor post

Last week, the Kisii county assembly vetted and approved the name of Elijah Obebo as the nominee for deputy governor.

By 8 months ago

IEBC to ODM: Our hands are tied over deputy governor post

Senate Speaker says oversight of counties to end graft

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said that senators have been empowered to inspect and evaluate county projects from initiation to completion.

By 8 months ago

Senate Speaker says oversight of counties to end graft

Kisii County to distribute 190,000 avocado seedlings to farmers

The avocado seedlings that were put at the Kisii Agricultural Training Centre have been hardened for eight months and are ready for transplanting.

By 8 months ago

Kisii County to distribute 190,000 avocado seedlings to farmers

Man fatally shoots girlfriend in Kisii, turns gun on self

Vincent Mosioma Michieka shot Veronica Kerubo using a Berrera Pistol.

By 5 months ago

Man fatally shoots girlfriend in Kisii, turns gun on self

Homa Bay County rakes in highest revenue in seven years

Gladys Wanga's administration generates Sh927.23 million as own-source revenue.

By 6 months ago

Homa Bay County rakes in highest revenue in seven years

Rotting sewerage system in Kisii exposing its residents to diseases

Gusii Water and Sanitation Company has been struggling to repair three-decades-old pipeline.

By 6 months ago

Rotting sewerage system in Kisii exposing its residents to diseases

Kisii UDA leaders vow to escort embattled DG Monda back to office

UDA leaders in Kisii County have vowed to escort Monda back to office after the Machakos Law Courts blocked the Senate from gazetting his impeachment.

By 6 months ago

Kisii UDA leaders vow to escort embattled DG Monda back to office

Three-year plan to phase out grass-thatched houses in Kisii

Nyaribari Masaba MP Dr Daniel Manduku has launched a three-year programme to eradicate poverty and replace grass-thatched houses in the constituency.

By 6 months ago

Three-year plan to phase out grass-thatched houses in Kisii

Nyamira county tops in budget making process

The survey demonstrates the best practices counties are putting in place to enhance access to budget information.

By 6 months ago

Nyamira county tops in budget making process

Kisii MCAs battle external influence claims amidst third ouster motion

Assembly splits over accusations of Governor Arati’s interference in legislative affairs as controller of Budget suspends county budget amid controversy and delayed funds

By 6 months ago

Kisii MCAs battle external influence claims amidst third ouster motion

Governors have no powers to take disciplinary action against CECs

The court said Section 40 of the County Governments Act does not contemplate a governor suspending or sending on compulsory leave a CEC.

By 7 months ago

Governors have no powers to take disciplinary action against CECs

Thugs raid Ketraco substation leaving Kisii County in darkness

A Monday midnight raid at a Ketraco power substation has resulted in a power blackout for the entire Kisii County and parts of Nyamira.

By 7 months ago

Thugs raid Ketraco substation leaving Kisii County in darkness

Financial challenges plague Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu

The Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu City is struggling with an unpaid loan of Sh 4.4 billion, inclusive of penalties and interest.

By 7 months ago

Financial challenges plague Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu

Governor Nyaribo halts salaries for 79 staff over forged academic papers

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has forwarded to the DCI and EACC the names of 79 County staff who allegedly forged academic documents.

By 7 months ago

Governor Nyaribo halts salaries for 79 staff over forged academic papers

Kisii risks losing Sh800 million in donor funds for projects

Kisii County could lose nearly Sh800 million in donor funding over failure to raise matching funds from its treasury and budgetary allocation.

By 7 months ago

Kisii risks losing Sh800 million in donor funds for projects

Nyaribo, Omogeni in a war of words over audit queries

The two have sharply differed following the Senate's recent summons of the county boss.

By 8 months ago

Nyaribo, Omogeni in a war of words over audit queries

Orengo to pay ex-Kisii governor's mother Sh1 million for defamation

Kisii Law Courts has ordered Siaya Governor James Orengo to pay former Kisii Governor Jame Ongwae's mother Grace Moraa Ongwae, Sh1 million for defamation.

By 8 months ago

Orengo to pay ex-Kisii governor's mother Sh1 million for defamation

Students display creativity, innovation at science fair

The innovative machine by Christine Bosibori and Liz Nicholas, with the help of their teacher Hassan Karamu James, aims at promoting sustainability.

By 8 months ago

Students display creativity, innovation at science fair

Audit flags Sh3m county paid workers recruited irregularly

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu says in the report that an effective mechanism for follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations is lacking.

By 8 months ago

Audit flags Sh3m county paid workers recruited irregularly

Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country

Experts in the field argue that there are no clear figures in the country on Kenyans suffering from Epilepsy.

By 8 months ago

Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country

Puzzle of Kisii blogger found dead after night out

The deceased had been active on his social media handles on Saturday evening before his body was recovered Sunday morning.

By 8 months ago

Puzzle of Kisii blogger found dead after night out

IEBC to ODM: Our hands are tied over deputy governor post

Last week, the Kisii county assembly vetted and approved the name of Elijah Obebo as the nominee for deputy governor.

By 8 months ago

IEBC to ODM: Our hands are tied over deputy governor post

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