Report reveals neglect of country's heritage sites
Heritage sites are unique landmarks that are geographically and historically identifiable and have special cultural or physical significance.
By Erick Abuga 6 months ago
Report reveals neglect of country's heritage sites
Gusii leaders oppose tribal formations, one-man-one shilling debate
The leaders called on Mt Kenya politicians to rethink their grouping.
By Erick Abuga 7 months ago
Gusii leaders oppose tribal formations, one-man-one shilling debate
CJ Koome says technology is a game changer in access to Justice
Justice Koome emphasised the need to generate reliable justice data, a key pillar of informed policy-making.
By Erick Abuga 7 months ago
CJ Koome says technology is a game changer in access to Justice
House team calls for completion of mega projects in Western, Nyanza
The committee called for proper funding and completion of multi-billion development projects in the region.
By Erick Abuga 7 months ago
House team calls for completion of mega projects in Western, Nyanza
Kisii county issues show cause letters to striking doctors
Simba Arati's administration has accused the doctors of being absent from duty since March 15, 2024.
By Erick Abuga 7 months ago
Kisii county issues show cause letters to striking doctors
Goons destroy property as Keroka town boundary row escalates
The Nyamira and Kisii counties have disagreed over ownership of Keroka town strategically located on the highway.
By Erick Abuga 8 months ago
Goons destroy property as Keroka town boundary row escalates
Why Controller of Budget put brakes on Kisii's Assembly expenditure
The Controller of Budget has asked the anti-graft agency to investigate a request for approval to withdraw alleged illegal payments by Kisii County Assembly officials.
By Erick Abuga 10 months ago
Why Controller of Budget put brakes on Kisii's Assembly expenditure
Nyamira MCAs pass report to elevate Keroka border town
Keroka town is well-connected with improved feeder roads linking to the main National Trunk Road, specifically the Narok-Sotik-Kisii road.
By Erick Abuga 11 months ago
Nyamira MCAs pass report to elevate Keroka border town
Arati rejects CS Machogu call for consultative meet
Machogu initiated the meeting to address the increasing cases of insecurity in the area and to facilitate the reconciliation between Arati and South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro.
By Erick Abuga 11 months ago
Arati rejects CS Machogu call for consultative meet
Investor launches wine made from Kisii bananas
Vicky Green Farms Africa Limited has launched its pioneer Kisii indigenous banana wine which aims to transform value addition to bananas.
By Erick Abuga 11 months ago
Investor launches wine made from Kisii bananas
'I no longer live in fear of having seizures'
Kwamboka, 24, was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2006 at the age of five. Hers was not an easy journey to the discovery that she was epileptic.
By Erick Abuga 11 months ago
'I no longer live in fear of having seizures'
Ruto urges Kenyans to give him more time to rebuild the economy
Ruto says he has put in place measures to ensure that there are increased job opportunities, more and better agricultural produce and improved health services.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Ruto urges Kenyans to give him more time to rebuild the economy
Ruto heads to Kisii in a bid to wrestle support from Raila
The president is optimistic of wrestling Gusii from ODM leader Raila Odinga's grip and is banking on development projects and collaborations with grassroots leaders.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Ruto heads to Kisii in a bid to wrestle support from Raila
Heroes Council senior staff visit Kisii for research
Senior staff from the National Heroes Council visited Kisii ahead of the planned research on the community's heroes and heroines.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Heroes Council senior staff visit Kisii for research
Move to enrol Kisii county employees under private medical cover criticised
Various unions had opposed the move to replace the NHIF medical cover, saying it was superior compared to the private ones.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Move to enrol Kisii county employees under private medical cover criticised
We'll not give out blue gum seedlings, says PS
Many people grow eucalyptus trees, also known as blue gum trees, to make money and not for conservation.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
We'll not give out blue gum seedlings, says PS
MP Zaheer to sponsor 600 boda boda operators for job opportunities Qatar
Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda plans to sponsor 600 youth from his constituency for biker operators - 'Boda Boda' job opportunities in Qatar.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
MP Zaheer to sponsor 600 boda boda operators for job opportunities Qatar
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Maigo had premonition he would die after promotion, family says
Maigo's body was on September 15, 2023, discovered in a pool of blood in his bedroom bearing 25 stab wounds. Two kitchen knives preserved as evidence were recovered from the scene.
By Erick Abuga and Kamore Maina 1 year ago
Maigo had premonition he would die after promotion, family says
KMPDU decries delayed salaries for doctors by counties
In Kisii, doctors will have to wait longer after Governor Simba Arati froze employment and promotions for 18 months.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
KMPDU decries delayed salaries for doctors by counties
Government decommissions decades-old Suneka airstrip
Leaders in Kisii have been pushing for the rehabilitation of the airstrip that has been in operation for four decades to enable cargo and passenger airlines to begin plying the region.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Government decommissions decades-old Suneka airstrip
UDA makes strides in Kisii as Ruto eyes former Raila allies
The entry of Raila's allies in Kenya Kwanza has unsettled some leaders as political realignments take shape after the last General Election.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
UDA makes strides in Kisii as Ruto eyes former Raila allies
10-year varsity's growth as pioneer Kisii University VC retires
Prof Akama retired from the university having successfully negotiated for the establishment of a 1,000-bed capacity multibillion Health Hub in Kisii.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
10-year varsity's growth as pioneer Kisii University VC retires
Family in agony after St Charles Lwanga Inchuni Girls student goes missing
It is not exactly clear what time the Form Three student left the school, or the circumstances under which she left.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Family in agony after St Charles Lwanga Inchuni Girls student goes missing
Kisii University founding VC Akama exits after 10-year stint
Prof Joseph Mailutha takes over as VC in an acting capacity.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Kisii University founding VC Akama exits after 10-year stint
Ringa Boys: 30 students with flu-like symptoms sent home
Some parents were called by the school management to pick up their sons late last week and early this week for further medical attention.
By Erick Abuga and James Omoro 1 year ago
Ringa Boys: 30 students with flu-like symptoms sent home
Bobasi residents protest against poor state of road, blame leaders
The locals claim that the Igare-Mochengo-Nyachki road was designated for tarmacking over 10 years ago, but they allege that the project was redirected to the neighboring ward.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Bobasi residents protest against poor state of road, blame leaders
Families turn ancestral farming land in Kisii into trading centres
Private developers move deep into villages to build rental houses as demand rises. This has put parents and their children at loggerheads in some families as they demand their share.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Families turn ancestral farming land in Kisii into trading centres
Family in search of 11 members believed to have joined Makenzi
Joseph Ntabo and Richard Ntabo and all their family members sold all they had, quit their well-paying jobs, and travelled to Kilifi to join pastor Makenzi's Good News International Church.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Family in search of 11 members believed to have joined Makenzi
Suspect likely be surcharged Sh3.3 million for personation
Okombo, alias Daudi Ochoi Magero is alleged to have fraudulently secured a job at the TSC using academic certificates Daudi Ochoi Magero alias Duncan Ochoi Magero.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Suspect likely be surcharged Sh3.3 million for personation
Did woman who died in delivery room have premonition on her death?
I don't want my Mother to break down in tears in front of cameras, denying any of my past behaviour and character while I was alive. I would wish to take full responsibility
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Did woman who died in delivery room have premonition on her death?
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Two murder suspects in a love affair that turned sour held in investigation
The court has allowed the police to detain two suspects over the murder of a Nyamira-based secondary school deputy principal.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Two murder suspects in a love affair that turned sour held in investigation
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Puzzle of junior employee's Sh25m salary raises queries
March payslip showed the staff at Ekerenyo Market was paid Sh25,018,852 in special allowance. Human Resource Director termed the pay an error, but some staff blame incompetence and corruption.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Puzzle of junior employee's Sh25m salary raises queries
Ruto to launch digital lab in 3-day tour of Gusii region
President Ruto will visit Nyamira County on Thursday, March 23, Kisii on Friday, and Kuria on Saturday.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Ruto to launch digital lab in 3-day tour of Gusii region
Baby Sagini accuses grandmother of gouging out his eyes
Baby Sagini said his grandmother Rael Nyakerario could have been among the people who gouged his eyes using hands and other weapons.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Baby Sagini accuses grandmother of gouging out his eyes
Archbishop Ole Sapit rules out debate on LGBTQ
Ole Sapit said the church has a mission to change the perception that the country is ready for LGTBQ. "We have our cultures and norms to safeguard," he said.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Archbishop Ole Sapit rules out debate on LGBTQ
Education CS calls for increased student uptake in key ICT courses
CS Machogu said the country has achieved notable success with start-ups that have grown to create employment opportunities for Kenyans.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Education CS calls for increased student uptake in key ICT courses
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Why Fred Matiang'i's rise to power in Gusiiland is facing uncertainty
The former CS was seen as the best candidate to fill the late Nyachae's shoes but he is currently battling several controversies with President William Ruto's administration.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Why Fred Matiang'i's rise to power in Gusiiland is facing uncertainty
State to build 8,000 laboratories in Junior Secondary Schools
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu said the laboratories will cost the Government Sh 10 billion and cover at least 40 per cent of what is required.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
State to build 8,000 laboratories in Junior Secondary Schools
Senator Nyamu faces disciplinary team over Dubai debacle
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu will appear before the United Democratic Alliance Disciplinary Committee today over her alleged 'shameful' conduct.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Senator Nyamu faces disciplinary team over Dubai debacle
Cost of managu hits Sh8,000 per sack as drought persists in Kisii
Managu is in the family of several species of vegetables known as African nightshades that are popular in Kenya and commonly consumed as leafy vegetables and herbs.
By Erick Abuga 1 year ago
Cost of managu hits Sh8,000 per sack as drought persists in Kisii
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