Man dies, one injured in Oyugis gas explosion
A middle-aged man has died and another sustained serious injuries in a gas explosion in Oyugis town, Rachuonyo South Sub-county, Homa Bay county.
By 6 days ago
Man dies, one injured in Oyugis gas explosion
Gaya resigns as Speaker of Homa Bay County Assembly
Gaya's resignation was announced during the County Assembly proceedings on Tuesday by Deputy Speaker Okings Okomo.
By 9 days ago
Gaya resigns as Speaker of Homa Bay County Assembly
School set for Sh40m infrastructure upgrade to boost digital learning
A primary school in Homa Bay county is set to benefit from Sh40 million infrastructure upgrade.
By 10 days ago
School set for Sh40m infrastructure upgrade to boost digital learning
New bid to restore degraded Gwassi Hills
An ambitious project aims to restore degraded Gwassi Hills in Homa Bay county, where a landslide in April 2024 killed four people and destroyed homes, farms, and infrastructure.
By 10 days ago
New bid to restore degraded Gwassi Hills
Raila's sends mixed signals on local politics amid AUC campaigns
ODM leader Raila Odinga has declared that he will not quit Kenyan politics despite eyeing the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship.
By 11 days ago
Raila's sends mixed signals on local politics amid AUC campaigns
Teachers in court over alleged exam irregularities
Ten teachers who were arrested over alleged exam irregularities were arraigned before Homa Bay Senior Resident Magistrate Christine Auka Wednesday.
By 15 days ago
Teachers in court over alleged exam irregularities
Residents demand power restoration after two weeks in the dark
Residents of some villages in Ndhiwa sub-county have lamented over power outage that has lasted for two weeks.
By 23 days ago
Residents demand power restoration after two weeks in the dark
Homa Bay KPSEA centre managers warned against exam irregularities
Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan has said KPSEA examination should be conducted in a manner that meets the standards set by the Kenya National Examination Council.
By 24 days ago
Homa Bay KPSEA centre managers warned against exam irregularities
Increasing cataracts cases among the elderly worry medics
Medical officers have expressed concerns over increasing cases of cataracts among elderly persons in Rachuonyo East Sub-county, Homa Bay County.
By 26 days ago
Increasing cataracts cases among the elderly worry medics
Medics express concerns over cataracts among senior citizens
Medical officers have expressed concerns over increasing cases of cataracts among elderly persons in the Rachuonyo East sub-county.
By 26 days ago
Medics express concerns over cataracts among senior citizens
Farmers county losses after rains destroyed their crops
Several farmers in Rangwe Constituency, Homa Bay County have incurred losses after their crops were destroyed by heavy rainfall on Thursday evening.
By 27 days ago
Farmers county losses after rains destroyed their crops
Talai community: We are not after land in Homa Bay
Talai elders have dismissed claims that their new co-operation with the Suba Council of Elders is aimed at claiming ownership of their land in Homa Bay county.
By 1 month ago
Talai community: We are not after land in Homa Bay
State told to resolve SHA glitches
Health stakeholders have challenged the national government to solve issues surrounding the transition to SHA to prevent a looming rise in mortality rates.
By 1 month ago
State told to resolve SHA glitches
Jitters on FKF elections over alleged illegitimate delegates
Over 15 clubs in Homa Bay claim that lists of delegates have been infiltrated.
By 1 month ago
Jitters on FKF elections over alleged illegitimate delegates
Homa Bay deputy governor urges youth to embrace agribusiness
Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga has challenged the youth to embrace agribusiness to enhance job creation in the county.
By 1 month ago
Homa Bay deputy governor urges youth to embrace agribusiness
Homa Bay County launches child protection policy
Governor Gladys Wanga's administration, in partnership with various organisations, has launched a policy to protect the rights of children.
By 1 month ago
Homa Bay County launches child protection policy
Chaos at Mbita Law Court after mother allowed to bury boy killed in protests
Chaos erupted at Mbita law courts as the family of Kennedy Onyango, the 12-year-old boy who was fatally shot in Rongai at the height of the Gen-Z protest, clashed.
By 1 month ago
Chaos at Mbita Law Court after mother allowed to bury boy killed in protests
Don't share your data ignorantly, Kenyans warned
Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait has cautioned Kenyans to be wary of sharing their data ignorantly.
By 1 month ago
Don't share your data ignorantly, Kenyans warned
Interior PS warns against cybercrime
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned against use of digital technology to commit cybercrime.
By 1 month ago
Interior PS warns against cybercrime
Women venture in fish cage farming to curb sexual exploitation
The Rusinga Nile Perch women group, operating at Nyagina beach in Rusinga island is being supported by NGOs led by Farm Africa to engage in fish cage farming.
By 1 month ago
Women venture in fish cage farming to curb sexual exploitation
Officials destroy Sh4 million illegal fishing gear
Security agents and Kenya Fisheries Services (KFS) officials in Homa Bay confiscated and destroyed illegal fishing nets worth Sh4 million
By 1 month ago
Officials destroy Sh4 million illegal fishing gear
MPs calls for end to Ruto, Gachagua tiff
Two members of the National Assembly want Present William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua to put their house in order.
By 1 month ago
MPs calls for end to Ruto, Gachagua tiff
State starts initiative to curb fires in schools
The government has begun an assessment of boarding schools to curb cases of fires that jeopardise learning in the institutions.
By 1 month ago
State starts initiative to curb fires in schools
Senior UoN lecturer found dead in suspected suicide
A University of Nairobi senior lecturer has died of suspected suicide in his Homa Bay County home.
By 2 months ago
Senior UoN lecturer found dead in suspected suicide
Wildlife census kicks off in Ruma National Park
The Government is undertaking wildlife census to enhance sustainable tourism in Ruma National Park, Homa Bay county.
By 2 months ago
Wildlife census kicks off in Ruma National Park
Fast-track whistle-blower protection policy to boost fight against corruption
A group of civil society organizations wants the Homa Bay County Government to formulate a whistle-blower protection policy to enhance the fight against corruption in the county.
By 2 months ago
Fast-track whistle-blower protection policy to boost fight against corruption
Gangsters torch posho mill in Homabay
A businessman in Homa Bay County has suffered a serious setback after unknown arsonists torched his posho mill.
By 2 months ago
Gangsters torch posho mill in Homabay
Officials vow to make UDA popular party in Homa Bay
UDA party officials in Homa Bay have said the cooperation between ODM and Kenya Kwanza Government will not impede their efforts to popularise their party in the county. 
By 2 months ago
Officials vow to make UDA popular party in Homa Bay
Night prayers leave Homa Bay family in grief after loosing two minors in house fire
Saviour Omondi, 3, and his one-and-a-half-year-old brother Reagan Otieno were burnt to death in the incident that left the village stunned.
By 2 months ago
Night prayers leave Homa Bay family in grief after loosing two minors in house fire
Fisherman survives hippo attack in Lake Victoria
Maurice Odhiambo was attacked by a hippo while taking a bath at Rasira Beach in Gwasi South Location, Homa Bay County.
By 2 months ago
Fisherman survives hippo attack in Lake Victoria
Sacked Homa Bay employees demand pay from county
A group of 68 former Homa Bay County Government workers who were fired illegally are demanding compensation they were awarded by the Labour and Employment Relations Court sitting in Kisumu.
By 2 months ago
Sacked Homa Bay employees demand pay from county
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Ruto makes significant strides to win over Nyanza
Observers believe President William Ruto has made significant strides in winning over the Nyanza region and claim several factors appear to favor his incursions.
By 2 months ago
Ruto makes significant strides to win over Nyanza
Traders count losses after shops razed down
Property of unknown value was destroyed when about 10 shops were burnt in an inferno incident in Rodi Kopany Township, Homa Bay Sub-county.
By 2 months ago
Traders count losses after shops razed down
Ndhiwa boda boda riders come to the rescue of learners
A group of boda boda riders in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County raise funds to ensure children from underprivileged backgrounds acquire education.
By 2 months ago
Ndhiwa boda boda riders come to the rescue of learners
Governor Wanga defends demolition of animal feeds factory
Controversy surrounds the decision by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga to construct the county headquarters at a site that had been earmarked for the construction of a factory.
By 2 months ago
Governor Wanga defends demolition of animal feeds factory
Girls benefit from mentorship drive to curb defilement cases
At least 200 adolescent school girls have begun receiving mentorship aimed at reducing defilement and other forms of child rights violation in Homa Bay County.
By 2 months ago
Girls benefit from mentorship drive to curb defilement cases
Gen Z warn government over complacency
The youth have warned State officials against taking their silence for granted by reverting to bad governance.
By 3 months ago
Gen Z warn government over complacency
Teachers threaten to go on strike in two weeks
Teachers are set to go on strike on August 26, their two giant unions have declared.
By 3 months ago
Teachers threaten to go on strike in two weeks
Lobby groups urge government to compel schools to stop detaining KCSE certificates
The lobby groups attributed withholding the certificates to illegal levies that secondary school head teachers charge in schools.
By 3 months ago
Lobby groups urge government to compel schools to stop detaining KCSE certificates
Three people killed in a road accident in Homa Bay
Three people killed in a road accident along Homa Bay-Kendu Road involving a private vehicle and a motorbike, Homa Bay County Police Commander Hassna Barua confirms.
By 3 months ago
Three people killed in a road accident in Homa Bay