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Anne Atieno

Man slapped with 20 years imprisonment for defiling and impregnating daughter aged 12

A man has been jailed for 20 years after he was found guilty of defiling and impregnating his 12-year-old daughter.

Man slapped with 20 years imprisonment for defiling and impregnating daughter aged 12

Five pedestrians killed in Kuria accident

Five pedestrians killed in Kuria accident

State seeks to recruit 10,000 police officers

State seeks to recruit 10,000 police officers

Leaders warn parents against attacking teachers over poor performance

Leaders warn parents against attacking teachers over poor performance

Sony Sugar posts Sh113m profit after a decade of losses

South Nyanza Sugar Company posted a pre-tax profit of Sh113 million within the first quarter of the financial year 2024-2025 after a 14-year hiatus.

Sony Sugar posts Sh113m profit after a decade of losses

Knec withholds results of St Peter's Abwao Secondary School

The KCSE results of St Peter’s Abwao Secondary School in Migori have been withheld over suspected examination irregularity.

Knec withholds results of St Peter's Abwao Secondary School

Several people trapped after building under construction collapses in Migori

Several people are feared trapped after a storey building under construction collapsed in Rongo, Migori County.

Several people trapped after building under construction collapses in Migori

CS Ogamba challenges sponsors to provide more scholarships

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called on more Kenyans to provide scholarships for bright but needy students to reduce school dropout in rural areas.

CS Ogamba challenges sponsors to provide more scholarships

Court bars ACK bishop from taking office in leadership row

The High Court in Kisumu has halted the consecration and enthronement of Bernard Owuor as the second bishop of the Diocese of Maseno East of the Anglican Church of Kenya.

Court bars ACK bishop from taking office in leadership row

Court stops ACK bishop from taking over in leadership row

The Kisumu High Court has halted the concentration and enthronement of Rev. Bernard Owuor as the second bishop of the Diocese of Maseno East of the Anglican Church of Kenya.

Court stops ACK bishop from taking over in leadership row

Migori blames 'corrupt staff' for failure to meet revenue targets

Official says some unscrupulous officers collude with businesses to deny county government tax.The administration is yet to automate all its revenue collection systems.

Migori blames 'corrupt staff' for failure to meet revenue targets

PS Mwangi orders for fining of all unlicensed miners

The government has intensified its crackdown on unlicensed miners and is proposing fines for unlicensed miners over unpaid royalties.

By 2 months ago

PS Mwangi orders for fining of all unlicensed miners

Teachers allege plot by TSC to kill Kuppet

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has accused the Teachers Service Commission of allegedly plotting to frustrate and eventually kill unions.

By 3 months ago

Teachers allege plot by TSC to kill Kuppet

Migori teachers reject proposals to merge KPSEA candidates in smaller institutions

A section of schools in Migori County has opposed proposals by the government to merge examination centres for schools with less than 30 learners sitting KPSEA exams.

By 3 months ago

Migori teachers reject proposals to merge KPSEA candidates in smaller institutions

Migori miners decry difficulty in getting licenses

Small scale artisanal miners in Migori county have decried difficulty in getting licenses and permits.

By 3 months ago

Migori miners decry difficulty in getting licenses

Princess Jully's children appeal for financial aid to clear hospital bill

The late Benga Queen Lilian Auma’s (Princess Jully) children are appealing for financial assistance to clear the hospital bill and foot burial expenses.

By 3 months ago

Princess Jully's children appeal for financial aid to clear hospital bill

Benga queen Princess Jully is dead

The 51-year-old songbird had been admitted at the Migori County Referral Hospital where she was receiving treatment for the last two months.

By 3 months ago

Benga queen Princess Jully is dead

State to deploy hi-tech security during national exams

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said the government will deploy hi-tech security during the national examinations to curb irregularities.

By 3 months ago

State to deploy hi-tech security during national exams

How mothers in Migori are battling sickle cell stigma

People with sickle cell have their red blood cells change in shape to resemble the sickle. It takes the shape to help circumnavigate the malaria severity,

By 4 months ago

How mothers in Migori are battling sickle cell stigma

Fresh twist as police deny claims missing Mombasa cab driver found

Police in Migori County have refuted claims that the missing Mombasa-based cab driver Victoria Mumbua Muloki has been found.

By 4 months ago

Fresh twist as police deny claims missing Mombasa cab driver found

Treasury CS promises to prioritise Sh166 billion pending bills for road contractors

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has vowed to ensure President William Ruto gets funds to complete stalled road projects.

By 4 months ago

Treasury CS promises to prioritise Sh166 billion pending bills for road contractors

Ruto does not have money to finish stalled projects, Mbadi says

According to CS Mbadi, President Ruto does not have money even to do development, and that is why he would help him look for funds.

By 4 months ago

Ruto does not have money to finish stalled projects, Mbadi says

Scores injured as chaos mars meeting in Macalder copper mines

Several people were injured after chaos erupted at a meeting in Macalder copper mines where officials who accompanied Governor Ochilo Ayacko had their vehicles pelted with stones

By 4 months ago

Scores injured as chaos mars meeting in Macalder copper mines

Governor Ayacko urges opponents to stop early campaigns

Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko has challenged his political opponents to prioritize development for the people who elected them instead of early campaigns.

By 4 months ago

Governor Ayacko urges opponents to stop early campaigns

Woman fights for life in hospital after jilted lover chops off hands

Rose Adhiambo from Migori says the man attacked her after they differed on family issues. Her son has been referred to MTRH after he sustained deep cuts in the eye and head.

By 4 months ago

Woman fights for life in hospital after jilted lover chops off hands

Migori IDPs plead with government over compensation

Several internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Migori County are now pleading with the government to compensate them.

By 5 months ago

Migori IDPs plead with government over compensation

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 5 months ago

Nyanza opens up to Ruto, awaits for project windfall

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 5 months ago

Migori records suspected case of Monkey pox

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 5 months ago

Reprieve for Migori residents as neglected dispensaries set to re-open

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 5 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 5 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 6 months ago

Locals raise alarm over chemical spill from gold mines into streams

Sony Sugar posts Sh113m profit after a decade of losses

South Nyanza Sugar Company posted a pre-tax profit of Sh113 million within the first quarter of the financial year 2024-2025 after a 14-year hiatus.

Sony Sugar posts Sh113m profit after a decade of losses

Knec withholds results of St Peter's Abwao Secondary School

The KCSE results of St Peter’s Abwao Secondary School in Migori have been withheld over suspected examination irregularity.

Knec withholds results of St Peter's Abwao Secondary School

Several people trapped after building under construction collapses in Migori

Several people are feared trapped after a storey building under construction collapsed in Rongo, Migori County.

Several people trapped after building under construction collapses in Migori

CS Ogamba challenges sponsors to provide more scholarships

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called on more Kenyans to provide scholarships for bright but needy students to reduce school dropout in rural areas.

CS Ogamba challenges sponsors to provide more scholarships

Court bars ACK bishop from taking office in leadership row

The High Court in Kisumu has halted the consecration and enthronement of Bernard Owuor as the second bishop of the Diocese of Maseno East of the Anglican Church of Kenya.

Court bars ACK bishop from taking office in leadership row

Court stops ACK bishop from taking over in leadership row

The Kisumu High Court has halted the concentration and enthronement of Rev. Bernard Owuor as the second bishop of the Diocese of Maseno East of the Anglican Church of Kenya.

Court stops ACK bishop from taking over in leadership row

Migori blames 'corrupt staff' for failure to meet revenue targets

Official says some unscrupulous officers collude with businesses to deny county government tax.The administration is yet to automate all its revenue collection systems.

Migori blames 'corrupt staff' for failure to meet revenue targets

PS Mwangi orders for fining of all unlicensed miners

The government has intensified its crackdown on unlicensed miners and is proposing fines for unlicensed miners over unpaid royalties.

By 2 months ago

PS Mwangi orders for fining of all unlicensed miners

Teachers allege plot by TSC to kill Kuppet

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has accused the Teachers Service Commission of allegedly plotting to frustrate and eventually kill unions.

By 3 months ago

Teachers allege plot by TSC to kill Kuppet

Migori teachers reject proposals to merge KPSEA candidates in smaller institutions

A section of schools in Migori County has opposed proposals by the government to merge examination centres for schools with less than 30 learners sitting KPSEA exams.

By 3 months ago

Migori teachers reject proposals to merge KPSEA candidates in smaller institutions

Migori miners decry difficulty in getting licenses

Small scale artisanal miners in Migori county have decried difficulty in getting licenses and permits.

By 3 months ago

Migori miners decry difficulty in getting licenses

Princess Jully's children appeal for financial aid to clear hospital bill

The late Benga Queen Lilian Auma’s (Princess Jully) children are appealing for financial assistance to clear the hospital bill and foot burial expenses.

By 3 months ago

Princess Jully's children appeal for financial aid to clear hospital bill

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