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Mumias Sugar and MCAs trade blame over Ruto directive

A statement by 40 MCAs claimed that the management of Mumias Sugar Company was on a mission to frustrate the push by the government to revive the distillery.

Mumias Sugar and MCAs trade blame over Ruto directive

Boost for Kakamega rural schools over Sh20m sponsorship deal

Boost for Kakamega rural schools over Sh20m sponsorship deal

Nurses and midwives' union call off strike after negotiations

Nurses and midwives' union call off strike after negotiations

Jitters in Western as leaders shift to early campaigns for 2027 race

Jitters in Western as leaders shift to early campaigns for 2027 race

Anger at leaders' flippant remarks amid abductions terror and pain

The spat between Governor George Natembeya and Kimani Ichung’wah, along with other leaders over the abduction of youths.

Anger at leaders' flippant remarks amid abductions terror and pain

Mumias Sugar farmers set to receive bonus payout

Mumias Sugar Company farmers are set to receive the first ever sugarcane bonus payout.

Mumias Sugar farmers set to receive bonus payout

Leaders clash over abductions as President promises to intervene

A sombre burial ceremony attended by President William Ruto degenerated into a war of words as dignitaries traded blame on who ought to carry responsibility for abductions.

Leaders clash over abductions as President promises to intervene

Opposition gives Ruto ultimatum over abductions

Opposition leaders have given President William Ruto’s government a seven-day ultimatum to release all the people abducted in the recent past or face mass demonstrations

Opposition gives Ruto ultimatum over abductions

Gachagua to Ruto: Your regime is desperate and has nothing left to offer

Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the recent abductions of government critics, terming them as desperate attempts by government to silence Kenyans.

Gachagua to Ruto: Your regime is desperate and has nothing left to offer

Busia youth demand Senator Omtatah's resignation over activism

A section of youth from Busia have challenged Okiya Omtatah to resign as Senator and focus on activism.

Busia youth demand Senator Omtatah's resignation over activism

Chaos after Kuppet increases retirement age

A teachers’ meeting turned chaotic following disagreement over the proposal to raise the retirement age for top Kuppet officials from 60 to 65 years.

Chaos after Kuppet increases retirement age

Stop supporting my opponents, Governor warns county workers

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has warned county employees who support his political opponents, terming it an act of sabotage.

Stop supporting my opponents, Governor warns county workers

CS warns 25m Kenyans at risk of tropical diseases

The Ministry of Health, county governments, and their partners launched a drug administration campaign in Kakamega to combat tropical diseases such as bilharzia and intestinal worms.

CS warns 25m Kenyans at risk of tropical diseases

Karua to Ruto: Manage your anger and stop insulting Kenyans

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has told President William Ruto to manage his anger and stop using bad language towards Kenyans demanding accountability.

Karua to Ruto: Manage your anger and stop insulting Kenyans

Traditional circumcisers disagree with Health CS over directive

The Ministry of Health has directed communities carrying out circumcision rites to take their boys to approved hospitals for the procedure, in a bid to curb infections and botched surgeries.

Traditional circumcisers disagree with Health CS over directive

Governors accuse Nyakan'go of usurping auditor general mandate

The Controller of Budget released a report showing that 10 out of 47 counties spent zero funds on development under the reviewed period.

Governors accuse Nyakan'go of usurping auditor general mandate

Governor Barasa sacks five CECs in cabinet reshuffle

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has sacked five County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and 10 Chief Officers as he reshuffled his cabinet to improve service delivery.

By 2 months ago

Governor Barasa sacks five CECs in cabinet reshuffle

Residents live in fear of gang attacks

Several families living along the Kenya-Uganda border in Teso North, Teso South, and Butula constituencies are living in fear following a surge in crime.

By 2 months ago

Residents live in fear of gang attacks

Football legends bid farewell to Austin Oduor as they ask for government help

The late Oduor served as Harambee Stars captain from 1988 to 1990 during his days as a defender.

By 2 months ago

Football legends bid farewell to Austin Oduor as they ask for government help

Ruto regrets 'bad politics' of first two years, promises better future

President William Ruto has committed to improve his administration’s delivery on election promises in the next three years.

By 2 months ago

Ruto regrets 'bad politics' of first two years, promises better future

Barasa waives Sh250,000 medical bill for a Gen-Z

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, who visited the family of the late in hospital announced a waiver of the Sh250,000 medical bill and promised to foot the funeral expenses.

By 3 months ago

Barasa waives Sh250,000 medical bill for a Gen-Z

Man kills stepmother, accuses her of witchcraft

Police officers in Navakholo Constituency, Kakamega County are holding a man accused of killing his stepmother for allegedly using witchcraft to prevent him from marrying.

By 3 months ago

Man kills stepmother, accuses her of witchcraft

Governors want treasury to release Sh100b to counties

The Council of Governors (CoG) has accused the national government of frustrating devolution by delaying disbursement of funds.

By 3 months ago

Governors want treasury to release Sh100b to counties

Man,55, dies in room minutes after checking in

The deceased reportedly checked into the club on Sunday morning, and five hours later he was joined by a lady who ordered food and later booked a room.

By 3 months ago

Man,55, dies in room minutes after checking in

Governor Barasa outlines plans to transform urban areas

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has applauded the Affordable Housing and Urbanisation programme, terming it critical to social and economic empowerment.

By 3 months ago

Governor Barasa outlines plans to transform urban areas

Kakamega residents welcome Kindiki's appointment as DP

Kindiki was cleared by the National Assembly on Thursday to replace his impeached predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua.

By 3 months ago

Kakamega residents welcome Kindiki's appointment as DP

Kakamega traders decry loss of jobs over closer of airstrip

Skyward Express suspended flights in and out of Kakamega Airstrip due to the deteriorating condition of the runway stating that the runway no longer meets safety standards.

By 3 months ago

Kakamega traders decry loss of jobs over closer of airstrip

Barasa asks Chirchir to solve Kakamega Airstrip crisis

Governor Barasa has called for the upgrade of the Kakamega Airstrip after Skyward Express suspended flights in and out of the Airstrip over the poor state of the runway.

By 4 months ago

Barasa asks Chirchir to solve Kakamega Airstrip crisis

Kakamega county, ABDP inject Sh500m in fish farming project

The Aquaculture Business Development Programme and the Kakamega county government have invested more than 500 million in fish farming project to boost food security.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega county, ABDP inject Sh500m in fish farming project

Busia, UN-Habitat sign upgrading deal

Busia County Government and UN-Habitat have signed a deal for a five-year plan to upgrade the border town and address solid waste problem.

By 4 months ago

Busia, UN-Habitat sign upgrading deal

Mother seeks justice for son lynched by mob

A mother is seeking justice for her son who was allegedly lynched by traders at Shiatsala market in Butere constituency, Kakamega county

By 4 months ago

Mother seeks justice for son lynched by mob

Governor Barasa to Gachagua: Stop playing tribal politics

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has hit out at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what he termed as disrespect to the president and solely focusing on Mt Kenya region politics.

By 4 months ago

Governor Barasa to Gachagua: Stop playing tribal politics

ODM wrangles continue to rock county assembly

Fresh wrangles have emerged after the party organs insisted on change of leadership of the majority side directing Speaker James Namatsi to effect the changes.

By 4 months ago

ODM wrangles continue to rock county assembly

Four relatives, bride killed in road crash after dowry talks

An oil tanker that was overtaking a tractor rammed into the car leaving two survivors in critical condition.

By 5 months ago

Four relatives, bride killed in road crash after dowry talks

Ruto's Kakamega tour a mockery, cane farmers say

Last week, farmers accused the Agricultural Food Authority (AFA) of colluding with cartels following a drop in the price of a tonne of cane from Sh5,100 to Sh4,950.

By 5 months ago

Ruto's Kakamega tour a mockery, cane farmers say

Government defends new university funding model

Ministry of Education refutes claims of increasing university fees for various programs.

By 5 months ago

Government defends new university funding model

Kalonzo under fire for opposing Ruto-Raila pact

A section of Western leaders have censured Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for opposing the broad-based government.

By 5 months ago

Kalonzo under fire for opposing Ruto-Raila pact

Fear intensifies as 'Jeshi Jinga' gang terrorises Butere residents

The emergence of the Jeshi Jinga gang in Butere constituency has sent shivers to villagers and has forced some of them even to seek refuge in police stations at night.

By 5 months ago

Fear intensifies as 'Jeshi Jinga' gang terrorises Butere residents

Farmers accuse AFA of colluding with cartels as cane prices drop

Farmers claim low prices aimed at pushing them out to pave way for sugar importation. Millers will now pay farmers Sh4,950 per tonne of cane delivered.

By 5 months ago

Farmers accuse AFA of colluding with cartels as cane prices drop

Busia county signs MoU to combat GBV, teenage pregnancy

Busia county has signed an MoU with a Collaborative Centre for Gender for Development, a social organisation, in the fight against gender-based violence, and teenage pregnancy.

By 6 months ago

Busia county signs MoU to combat GBV, teenage pregnancy

Governor Barasa distributes 768 pond liners worth Sh33million to boost fish farming

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa distributes 768 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pond liners worth Sh33 million at Lutonyi Fish Factory in Lurambi Constituency.

By 6 months ago

Governor Barasa distributes 768 pond liners worth Sh33million to boost fish farming

Kakamega county signs MoU to operationalise Sh1.2 billion fertiliser plant

During the signing of the agreement, Governor Fernandes Barasa said the partnership is aimed at addressing sustainable waste management.

By 6 months ago

Kakamega county signs MoU to operationalise Sh1.2 billion fertiliser plant

Anger at leaders' flippant remarks amid abductions terror and pain

The spat between Governor George Natembeya and Kimani Ichung’wah, along with other leaders over the abduction of youths.

Anger at leaders' flippant remarks amid abductions terror and pain

Mumias Sugar farmers set to receive bonus payout

Mumias Sugar Company farmers are set to receive the first ever sugarcane bonus payout.

Mumias Sugar farmers set to receive bonus payout

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