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 Anne Atieno 2 months ago
Nyanza opens up to Ruto, awaits for project windfall
Grand reunion in the cards as Ruto penetrates opposition areas
Recent events signal ODM leader could be tactfully handing over bastions to the President as he takes a break from local politics to focus on continental affairs.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 2 months ago
Grand reunion in the cards as Ruto penetrates opposition areas
Nyanza braces for new political dawn as Raila's AUC job beckons
Raila's word was law in the region and he has been the force behind most leaders' political success and failure, some still believe he will indirectly control Nyanza politics.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 2 months ago
Nyanza braces for new political dawn as Raila's AUC job beckons
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 Anne Atieno 2 months ago
Reprieve for Migori residents as neglected dispensaries set to re-open
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 Anne Atieno 2 months ago
Migori records suspected case of Monkey pox
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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 3 months ago
New modern markets to end traders' woes, boost business
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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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Migori youths vow to stop demos after ODM Cabinet deal
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The war in ODM: Raila's moment of truth amid a tower of babel
Although the ongoing anti-government protests might have crumbled Ruto's proposed taxes and part of his Cabinet, but its spiral effect is rapidly threatening Raila Odinga's mighty ODM.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 3 months ago
The war in ODM: Raila's moment of truth amid a tower of babel
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Intrigue and betrayal: Raila's risky union with Ruto
Observers believe Raila has taken a treacherous path but is on a mission to finally retire from politics while enjoying the trappings of government power.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 3 months ago
Intrigue and betrayal: Raila's risky union with Ruto
Youth clash over anti-government protests in Homa Bay
Chaos erupted along Garage Road when a group opposed to the protests attempted to restrain Gen Z from taking to the streets.
By James Omoro, Anne Atieno and Eric Abuga 3 months ago
Youth clash over anti-government protests in Homa Bay
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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 5 months ago
ODM summons leaders over fracas in Migori, Kisii counties
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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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 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 Anne Atieno 6 months ago
Migori County distributes rice seeds to farmers
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Raila succession saga: Inside ODM's turbulent journey
There are fears ODM may be losing ground in some key places and several party offices have remained closed and without activity, causing an alarm to the party's leadership.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 7 months ago
Raila succession saga: Inside ODM's turbulent journey
Sh140m fish plant lies idle for 2 years over lack of power
Mega investment is not in use because of lack of electricity. It was intended to address the problem of post-harvest losses attributed to lack of proper storage facilities
By Anne Atieno 7 months ago
Sh140m fish plant lies idle for 2 years over lack of power
Rongo University closed indefinitely over students' unrest
Rongo University has been closed indefinitely over student unrest following a hotly contested election.
By Rogers Otiso and Anne Atieno 7 months ago
 Rongo University closed indefinitely over students' unrest
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Ruto adding more burden on suffering taxpayers, says Kalonzo
Kalonzo President William Ruto's regime and hinted at a possible return of protests over the high cost of living and taxation, citing the new Housing Act.
By Anne Atieno 7 months ago
Ruto adding more burden on suffering taxpayers, says Kalonzo
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It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him
In 2002, Raila was at the forefront of brokering a power formula that helped former President Mwai Kibaki to clinch the presidency with ease.
By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 7 months ago
It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him
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Raila succession: Scramble begins in Azimio and ODM
Some leaders are secretly lobbying to have Raila endorse Kalonzo as his replacement and help him inherit his political bases across the country.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 8 months ago
Raila succession: Scramble begins in Azimio and ODM
Azimio senators vow to oversight state despite Raila's AU bid
The Senators have vowed to protect the rights of Kenyans even if opposition leader Raila Odinga exits the political stage.
By Anne Atieno 8 months ago
Azimio senators vow to oversight state despite Raila's AU bid
Migori woman hangs herself, nine months old son
A 26-year-old woman in Kegonga, Kuria East Sub-County has committed suicide alongside her nine- months-old son over alleged frustrations from her husband.
By Anne Atieno 9 months ago
Migori woman hangs herself, nine months old son
Content creators in Migori seek recognition by government
Content creators in Migori county now want the involvement of the national and county governments in their activities.
By Anne Atieno 9 months ago
Content creators in Migori seek recognition by government
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Blame game over increasing cases of political intolerance
In the last few months, tension has gripped Kisii, Siaya, Homa Bay, and Migori counties as different groups clashed.
By Anne Atieno and James Omoro 9 months ago
Blame game over increasing cases of political intolerance
Migori County staffer dies by suicide over defilement allegations
Suna East sub-county Police commander Ben Kemboi said Dancun Opila's body was found dangling from a tree at his home in Wiarot village, Kiringo sub-location.
By Anne Atieno 9 months ago
Migori County staffer dies by suicide over defilement allegations
When a child is born with a hole in the heart
Data from the World Health Organization indicates that Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) remains the world's most common birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in 100 children.
By Anne Atieno 9 months ago
When a child is born with a hole in the heart
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