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James Omoro

Teen mother in Homabay arrested after dumping newborn in a pit latrine

Police in Homa Bay have arrested a teenage mother who attempted to kill her newborn baby by throwing her newborn girl in a pit latrine.

Teen mother in Homabay arrested after dumping newborn in a pit latrine

Man arrested after forcing 7-year-old daughter to drink petrol

Man arrested after forcing 7-year-old daughter to drink petrol

Leaders condemn shocking murders in Homa Bay

Leaders condemn shocking murders in Homa Bay

SDA church elder killed during prayer service over suspected love triangle

SDA church elder killed during prayer service over suspected love triangle

Act of kindness leaves Homa Bay woman mobbed to death

Jane Atieno was roughed up by angry residents who were baying for her blood after a child that was left in her custody went missing.

Act of kindness leaves Homa Bay woman mobbed to death

Questions as body of woman retrieved from hill

The body of the woman was found in a sorry state. The body was naked, played upside down.

Questions as body of woman retrieved from hill

Governor Wanga reshuffles cabinet

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has reshuffled her cabinet as she seeks to streamline service delivery.

Governor Wanga reshuffles cabinet

Man, 32, hangs himself near in-laws homestead

A 32-year-old man travelled from Nairobi to Homa Bay County to die by suicide near his father-in-law’s homestead.

Man, 32, hangs himself near in-laws homestead

Opiyo Wandayi slams defiant Muturi over abduction claims

Wandayi’s comments and choice of words depicted cracks and disquiet over Muturi’s criticism of the government over the abduction of his son.

Opiyo Wandayi slams defiant Muturi over abduction claims

Bishop arrested for sleeping with his daughter

A senior clergyman has been arrested in Homa Bay County for allegedly having sex with his biological daughter.

Bishop arrested for sleeping with his daughter

Fisherman drowns in Lake Victoria

A 55-year-old fisherman drowned at Kananga Beach in Homa Bay county during a fishing expedition in Lake Victoria.

Fisherman drowns in Lake Victoria

MP urges parents to join war against cyberbullying

National Assembly Minority Whip Odhiambo has challenged parents to take the lead in the fight against cyberbullying and misuse of social media by their children.

MP urges parents to join war against cyberbullying

PS urges parents to ensure transition of students to tertiary education

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged parents to ensure the smooth transition of students who sat 2024 KCSE, to tertiary education.

PS urges parents to ensure transition of students to tertiary education

Student defies health complications to score A-

An 18-year-old student scored A- in 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education despite battling health complications.

Student defies health complications to score A-

Former MP says Nyanza safe under Ruto leadership

A section of Nyanza leaders have urged counties to work closely with the national government in implementing pro-poor community projects that will alleviate poverty.

Former MP says Nyanza safe under Ruto leadership

Learning paralysed as parents demand transfer of head teacher

Learning was paralysed at Yago Primary School in Ndhiwa Sub-county after parents staged a demonstration to demand the transfer of the school head teacher.

Learning paralysed as parents demand transfer of head teacher

Stop using digital technology for insults, youth told

The digital technology is considered a source of livelihood if utilised appropriately. The technology can be used to earn a living or enhance communication enabling environment for wealth creation.

Stop using digital technology for insults, youth told

Take responsibility for your children, Ruto says on abductions

While promising to bring to an end the increasing cases of abductions and forced disappearances, Ruto said while the government will do its part, parents must also come out and play their roles.

Take responsibility for your children, Ruto says on abductions

Pres Ruto: 'Baba' will be the next AUC chairperson

Raila is facing two other candidates; Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and former Madagascar's Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandrato.

Pres Ruto: 'Baba' will be the next AUC chairperson

Abasuba community fights to cushion its culture from extinction

Through the festival held towards the end of December in Rusinga Island, Homa Bay County, the community strives to redeem its culture, especially language.

Abasuba community fights to cushion its culture from extinction

Seven hotel workers arrested over death of university student

Seven hotel workers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a fourth year student of Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay County.

Seven hotel workers arrested over death of university student

Homa Bay residents to begin benefiting from multi-billion development projects

Homa Bay residents are set to begin benefitting from the long awaited multibillion development projects in the next three months.

Homa Bay residents to begin benefiting from multi-billion development projects

Loss as leopards kill farmer's 198 goats

A farmer has suffered a huge loss of more than Sh1milliion following the death of 198 goats killed by the wild animals suspected to be leopards.

Loss as leopards kill farmer's 198 goats

Government officials warn politicians to stop misleading Kenyans about SHA

Government officials have told Nyanza residents to shun politicians who are spreading false messages against the new model of medical cover Social Health Authority (SHA).

Government officials warn politicians to stop misleading Kenyans about SHA

Nurses issues countrywide strike notice in January

The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has issued a 21-day strike notice to protest against alleged mistreatment by the government.

Nurses issues countrywide strike notice in January

Homa Bay residents oppose new sub-county

In a petition to acting Interior CS Musalia Mudavadi, the elders said they were opposed to the boundaries of Ndhiwa West and Ndhiwa East sub-counties.

Homa Bay residents oppose new sub-county

Initiative kicks off to ensure dilapidated Lambwe forest restores lost glory

The government has begun an initiative to conserve Lambwe, one of the largest forests in Homa Bay County to protect dwindling water sources in the area.

Initiative kicks off to ensure dilapidated Lambwe forest restores lost glory

Will Raila Odinga's ODM stand with Ruto or back its own?

Former ODM chair John Mbadi has thrown his weight behind President Ruto’s re-election in 2027 but other party members say ODM is preparing for the presidential race.

By 2 months ago

Will Raila Odinga's ODM stand with Ruto or back its own?

More than 130 families displaced by floods in Homa Bay

More than 134 households have been left homeless after floods wreaked havoc in Homa Bay County.

By 2 months ago

More than 130 families displaced by floods in Homa Bay

Persons with non-communicable diseases plead for medicine

Persons with non-communicable diseases in Homa Bay want the county government to provide drugs at the sub-county hospitals.

By 2 months ago

Persons with non-communicable diseases plead for medicine

Philip Anyolo: Principled man of cloth ready to turn down freebies

He is among the few clerics armed with a Bible, wooden sword and rosary to reject the overtures of the political class.

By 2 months ago

Philip Anyolo: Principled man of cloth ready to turn down freebies

Government begins distribution of Grade Nine textbooks to schools

The Ministry of Education has announced that schools will receive Grade Nine books by December 15, 2024 to enhance implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

By 2 months ago

Government begins distribution of Grade Nine textbooks to schools

Women advocate for active participation in climate change solutions

During a demonstration convened by Women’s Empowerment Link in Homa Bay Town, the women urged Kenyan leaders to prioritize addressing issues that directly impact them.

By 2 months ago

Women advocate for active participation in climate change solutions

Women, youth get Sh12.3 million to combat climate change

The fight against climate change in Homa Bay received a boost after the county government disbursed Sh12.3 million to various groups for environmental conservation initiatives.

By 2 months ago

Women, youth get Sh12.3 million to combat climate change

Man dies, one injured in Oyugis gas explosion

A middle-aged man has died and another sustained serious injuries in a gas explosion in Oyugis town, Rachuonyo South Sub-county, Homa Bay county.

By 2 months ago

Man dies, one injured in Oyugis gas explosion

Gaya resigns as Speaker of Homa Bay County Assembly

Gaya's resignation was announced during the County Assembly proceedings on Tuesday by Deputy Speaker Okings Okomo.

By 2 months ago

Gaya resigns as Speaker of Homa Bay County Assembly

School set for Sh40m infrastructure upgrade to boost digital learning

A primary school in Homa Bay county is set to benefit from Sh40 million infrastructure upgrade.

By 2 months ago

School set for Sh40m infrastructure upgrade to boost digital learning

New bid to restore degraded Gwassi Hills

An ambitious project aims to restore degraded Gwassi Hills in Homa Bay county, where a landslide in April 2024 killed four people and destroyed homes, farms, and infrastructure.

By 2 months ago

New bid to restore degraded Gwassi Hills

Raila's sends mixed signals on local politics amid AUC campaigns

ODM leader Raila Odinga has declared that he will not quit Kenyan politics despite eyeing the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship.

By 2 months ago

Raila's sends mixed signals on local politics amid AUC campaigns

Teachers in court over alleged exam irregularities

Ten teachers who were arrested over alleged exam irregularities were arraigned before Homa Bay Senior Resident Magistrate Christine Auka Wednesday.

By 3 months ago

Teachers in court over alleged exam irregularities

Residents demand power restoration after two weeks in the dark

Residents of some villages in Ndhiwa sub-county have lamented over power outage that has lasted for two weeks.

By 3 months ago

Residents demand power restoration after two weeks in the dark

Homa Bay KPSEA centre managers warned against exam irregularities

Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan has said KPSEA examination should be conducted in a manner that meets the standards set by the Kenya National Examination Council.

By 3 months ago

Homa Bay KPSEA centre managers warned against exam irregularities

Increasing cataracts cases among the elderly worry medics

Medical officers have expressed concerns over increasing cases of cataracts among elderly persons in Rachuonyo East Sub-county, Homa Bay County.

By 3 months ago

Increasing cataracts cases among the elderly worry medics

Medics express concerns over cataracts among senior citizens

Medical officers have expressed concerns over increasing cases of cataracts among elderly persons in the Rachuonyo East sub-county.

By 3 months ago

Medics express concerns over cataracts among senior citizens

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