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Juliet Omelo

Bungoma's retired chief bets on bamboo trees to fight climate

Joseph Cheng’oli, a former senior chief of Bungoma’s Township location, has embarked on a journey to conserve the environment after serving a distinguished 30-year career in local leadership.

Bungoma's retired chief bets on bamboo trees to fight climate

Two EACC impostors arrested in Bungoma for attempted extortion

Two EACC impostors arrested in Bungoma for attempted extortion

Pres Ruto says Nzoia Sugar will be leased to a strategic investor

Pres Ruto says Nzoia Sugar will be leased to a strategic investor

How AI-driven innovation is transforming lives in Western

How AI-driven innovation is transforming lives in Western

Film Commission chairperson promises to monetise performing arts

The newly appointed Kenya Film Commission Chairperson, Sudi Wandabusi, has promised to transform the performing arts industry to ensure artists reap from their hard work.

Film Commission chairperson promises to monetise performing arts

Patients in more pain and agony as Bungoma nurses' strike enters day five

The strike by the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) in Bungoma County has entered day five, paralysing hospital operations.

Patients in more pain and agony as Bungoma nurses' strike enters day five

Mpesa Foundation set to construct Sh45 million neonatal unit in Bungoma

The Sh45 million facility will include an antenatal and delivery room, post-natal amenities and significant improvements to the existing newborn unit.

Mpesa Foundation set to construct Sh45 million neonatal unit in Bungoma

Police, KRA bust intricate web of ethanol smuggling from Uganda

The authorities in Western Kenya have uncovered a network of ethanol smuggling and counterfeit alcohol production.

Police, KRA bust intricate web of ethanol smuggling from Uganda

Leaders call for probe into MCA's shooting in crackdown on illicit ethanol

Bungoma County Assembly has condemned an incident where Kamukuywa MCA Abraham Kimungui was shot in a police operation on illicit ethanol in the region.

Leaders call for probe into MCA's shooting in crackdown on illicit ethanol

Ruto, Raila to attend burial of Wetangula's mother

Preparations for the burial of the late Mama Anne Nanyama, the mother of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, are complete.

Ruto, Raila to attend burial of Wetangula's mother

Speaker Wetang'ula hyped as William Ruto's successor

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has been hyped as the best candidate to succeed President William Ruto in 2032.

Speaker Wetang'ula hyped as William Ruto's successor

I am not joining Ford Kenya, MP Wamboka says

Wamboka on Sunday said although he had received several calls from Ford Kenya officials asking him to cross over, he will not succumb to such pressure.

I am not joining Ford Kenya, MP Wamboka says

PSC orders county to pay former employee Sh4m for wrongful dismal

Bungoma county government has been ordered to pay Sh4 million to a former Public Administration Chief Officer for wrongful dismissal.

PSC orders county to pay former employee Sh4m for wrongful dismal

Accepting money for God's work is harmless, Bishop says over Sh5m donation

Bungoma Diocese Bishop George Mechumo has criticiced church leaders for turning down president Rutos cash donations.

By 2 months ago

Accepting money for God's work is harmless, Bishop says over Sh5m donation

Kenyans give views on tax laws, demand State accountability

Participants expressed doubts about whether the respective parliamentary committees will consider their views after the public participation exercise.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans give views on tax laws, demand State accountability

Teen pregnancy driving surge in premature births in Bungoma County

According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2022, 19 per cent of births in Bungoma County were premature, with teenage mothers being the primary contributors.

By 2 months ago

Teen pregnancy driving surge in premature births in Bungoma County

Governor Lusaka reshuffles cabinet to enhance service delivery

Governor Lusaka assured the public that these changes reflect his commitment to lawful governance and improved services for Bungoma’s residents.

By 2 months ago

Governor Lusaka reshuffles cabinet to enhance service delivery

Health union advocates for greater investment in disease prevention

The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has called on the government to prioritise funding for disease prevention across the country.

By 2 months ago

Health union advocates for greater investment in disease prevention

Governor Lusaka calls for regional cooperation on water resource management

The bloc’s Vice Chairperson Kenneth Lusaka underscored the urgency of creating a water-secure environment to benefit the bloc’s 17 million residents.

By 3 months ago

Governor Lusaka calls for regional cooperation on water resource management

Government banks on seed distribution in efforts to revive cotton farming in western

Through the Agriculture Ministry, the government has embarked on the distribution of free BT cotton seeds to farmers as it aims to increase farming.

By 3 months ago

Government banks on seed distribution in efforts to revive cotton farming in western

Busia's Nasewa housing project to get Sh5 billion boost

The Sh5 billion project aims to enhance living conditions for employees who will be working at the Nasewa Industrial Park and Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA).

By 3 months ago

Busia's Nasewa housing project to get Sh5 billion boost

5,400 households in Bumula set to get electricity

Bungoma County in partnership with REREC aims to connect approximately 5,400 households to a reliable power supply in Bumula.

By 4 months ago

5,400 households in Bumula set to get electricity

Construction of affordable housing units in Bungoma now kicks off

The construction of more than 2,000 affordable housing units in Bungoma has officially begun.

By 5 months ago

Construction of affordable housing units in Bungoma now kicks off

Film Commission chairperson promises to monetise performing arts

The newly appointed Kenya Film Commission Chairperson, Sudi Wandabusi, has promised to transform the performing arts industry to ensure artists reap from their hard work.

Film Commission chairperson promises to monetise performing arts

Patients in more pain and agony as Bungoma nurses' strike enters day five

The strike by the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) in Bungoma County has entered day five, paralysing hospital operations.

Patients in more pain and agony as Bungoma nurses' strike enters day five

Mpesa Foundation set to construct Sh45 million neonatal unit in Bungoma

The Sh45 million facility will include an antenatal and delivery room, post-natal amenities and significant improvements to the existing newborn unit.

Mpesa Foundation set to construct Sh45 million neonatal unit in Bungoma

Police, KRA bust intricate web of ethanol smuggling from Uganda

The authorities in Western Kenya have uncovered a network of ethanol smuggling and counterfeit alcohol production.

Police, KRA bust intricate web of ethanol smuggling from Uganda

Leaders call for probe into MCA's shooting in crackdown on illicit ethanol

Bungoma County Assembly has condemned an incident where Kamukuywa MCA Abraham Kimungui was shot in a police operation on illicit ethanol in the region.

Leaders call for probe into MCA's shooting in crackdown on illicit ethanol

Ruto, Raila to attend burial of Wetangula's mother

Preparations for the burial of the late Mama Anne Nanyama, the mother of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, are complete.

Ruto, Raila to attend burial of Wetangula's mother

Speaker Wetang'ula hyped as William Ruto's successor

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has been hyped as the best candidate to succeed President William Ruto in 2032.

Speaker Wetang'ula hyped as William Ruto's successor

I am not joining Ford Kenya, MP Wamboka says

Wamboka on Sunday said although he had received several calls from Ford Kenya officials asking him to cross over, he will not succumb to such pressure.

I am not joining Ford Kenya, MP Wamboka says

PSC orders county to pay former employee Sh4m for wrongful dismal

Bungoma county government has been ordered to pay Sh4 million to a former Public Administration Chief Officer for wrongful dismissal.

PSC orders county to pay former employee Sh4m for wrongful dismal

Accepting money for God's work is harmless, Bishop says over Sh5m donation

Bungoma Diocese Bishop George Mechumo has criticiced church leaders for turning down president Rutos cash donations.

By 2 months ago

Accepting money for God's work is harmless, Bishop says over Sh5m donation

Kenyans give views on tax laws, demand State accountability

Participants expressed doubts about whether the respective parliamentary committees will consider their views after the public participation exercise.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans give views on tax laws, demand State accountability

Teen pregnancy driving surge in premature births in Bungoma County

According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2022, 19 per cent of births in Bungoma County were premature, with teenage mothers being the primary contributors.

By 2 months ago

Teen pregnancy driving surge in premature births in Bungoma County

Governor Lusaka reshuffles cabinet to enhance service delivery

Governor Lusaka assured the public that these changes reflect his commitment to lawful governance and improved services for Bungoma’s residents.

By 2 months ago

Governor Lusaka reshuffles cabinet to enhance service delivery

Health union advocates for greater investment in disease prevention

The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has called on the government to prioritise funding for disease prevention across the country.

By 2 months ago

Health union advocates for greater investment in disease prevention

Governor Lusaka calls for regional cooperation on water resource management

The bloc’s Vice Chairperson Kenneth Lusaka underscored the urgency of creating a water-secure environment to benefit the bloc’s 17 million residents.

By 3 months ago

Governor Lusaka calls for regional cooperation on water resource management

Government banks on seed distribution in efforts to revive cotton farming in western

Through the Agriculture Ministry, the government has embarked on the distribution of free BT cotton seeds to farmers as it aims to increase farming.

By 3 months ago

Government banks on seed distribution in efforts to revive cotton farming in western

Busia's Nasewa housing project to get Sh5 billion boost

The Sh5 billion project aims to enhance living conditions for employees who will be working at the Nasewa Industrial Park and Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA).

By 3 months ago

Busia's Nasewa housing project to get Sh5 billion boost

5,400 households in Bumula set to get electricity

Bungoma County in partnership with REREC aims to connect approximately 5,400 households to a reliable power supply in Bumula.

By 4 months ago

5,400 households in Bumula set to get electricity

Construction of affordable housing units in Bungoma now kicks off

The construction of more than 2,000 affordable housing units in Bungoma has officially begun.

By 5 months ago

Construction of affordable housing units in Bungoma now kicks off

Film Commission chairperson promises to monetise performing arts

The newly appointed Kenya Film Commission Chairperson, Sudi Wandabusi, has promised to transform the performing arts industry to ensure artists reap from their hard work.

Film Commission chairperson promises to monetise performing arts

Patients in more pain and agony as Bungoma nurses' strike enters day five

The strike by the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) in Bungoma County has entered day five, paralysing hospital operations.

Patients in more pain and agony as Bungoma nurses' strike enters day five

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