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Jackline Inyanji

Identical twins to pursue course in medicine to treat sick mother

Prosper Isoka and Peter Lusava are looking forward to pursuing a course in medicine so that they can treat their sick mother.

By Jackline Inyanji 27 days ago

Identical twins to pursue course in medicine to treat sick mother

Furious protesters accuse Kenya Sugar Board of bias over Mumias Reopening

Furious protesters accuse Kenya Sugar Board of bias over Mumias Reopening

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Agency says GMO maize resistant to fall armyworms, stem borers

Agency says GMO maize resistant to fall armyworms, stem borers

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Bitter Christmas for former Mumias Sugar workers

Bitter Christmas for former Mumias Sugar workers

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Varsity banks on automation to curb cases of missing marks

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has automated all processes and systems in a bid to enhance accountability and curb cases of students missing marks.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 month ago

Varsity banks on automation to curb cases of missing marks

Governors blame Controller of Budget for delayed approval of funds

Governors have slammed the Office of the Controller of Budget over what they term a deliberate attempt to frustrate cash flow in counties and called on senators to defend devolution.

By Jackline Inyanji and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Governors blame Controller of Budget for delayed approval of funds

Deny licenses to millers who don't develop cane, say workers

Sugar factory workers in the Western region now want the renewal of milling licenses be pegged on the amount of cane developed by the miller.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 months ago

Deny licenses to millers who don't develop cane, say workers

Sugar factories staring at long closer over cane shortage

Harvesting of cane and transportation of cane materials at night, and the cunning of farmers who are under contract with different millers, contributed to sugar shortage.

By Benard Lusigi and Jackline Inyanji 3 months ago

Sugar factories staring at long closer over cane shortage

Sugar millers suffer due to cane poaching

Sugar factories are staring at long closure due to widespread cane poaching and and immature cane harvesting.

By Benard Lusigi and Jackline Inyanji 3 months ago

Sugar millers suffer due to cane poaching

Kakamega county records big drop in teenage pregnancies

Recent reports indicated that cases of pregnancies among school-going teenagers in Kakamega County have dropped.

By Benard Lusigi and Jackline Inyanji 4 months ago

Kakamega county records big drop in teenage pregnancies

Barasa unveils Sh80 million maternal health initiative

Expectant women are set to benefit from the Sh80 million Kakamega County Imarisha Mama na Mtoto project dubbed 'Barasa Care'.

By Benard Lusigi and Jackline Inyanji 6 months ago

Barasa unveils Sh80 million maternal health initiative

UDA targets 540,000 officials in grassroots elections

Cleophas Malala said UDA plans to ensure successful elections with the highest number of officials elected.

By Jackline Inyanji 9 months ago

UDA targets 540,000 officials in grassroots elections

Leadership wrangles rock ANC Kakamega branch

ANC MCAs had earlier handpicked Bonface Akosi as the new party chairman in Kakamega a move that has been opposed by some local officials.

By Jackline Inyanji 10 months ago

Leadership wrangles rock ANC Kakamega branch

Debt forgiveness for sugar mills will top agenda at summit

Kenya National Federation of Sugarcane Farmers insists that the conference should advocate for the revival of the Kenya Sugar Board and a ban on sugar imports.

By Jackline Inyanji, Standard Team 1 year ago

Debt forgiveness for sugar mills will top agenda at summit

Farmers, KUSPAW demand lasting solution to sugar Industry woes

They argued that counties in sugarcane growing zones can go ahead and formulate regulations that will rein in rogue investors known for reaping where they did not sow.

By Jackline Inyanji and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Farmers, KUSPAW demand lasting solution to sugar Industry woes

Ford-K gearing to lead western politics in 2027

Western lawmakers recently endorsed Wetang'ula as the region's preferred political kingpin. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has been Luhya's political spokesperson.

By Robert Amalemba and Jackline Inyanji 1 year ago

Ford-K gearing to lead western politics in 2027

Uproar as pupil shot by police during swoop on illicit brews

The pupil was going to school when he got caught in a fight between the police and residents of Lukose and Shihuli villages.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 year ago

Uproar as pupil shot by police during swoop on illicit brews

Expectations rise ahead of Ruto's visit to Busia

Ruto will be in the county for the first time since his election for an inter-faith thanksgiving service in Matayos Constituency.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 year ago

Expectations rise ahead of Ruto's visit to Busia

Tanker accident leaves village with polluted water

Residents of Mayoni, Kakamega County are claiming that a petrol tanker that was involved in an accident has affected the environment in the area.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 year ago

Tanker accident leaves village with polluted water

Row erupts in UDA party leadership in Kakamega

Party vice chairman Seth Panyako is on the spot following a meeting he convened on March 12 in Amalemba where new office bearers were unveiled.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 year ago

Row erupts in UDA party leadership in Kakamega

Sugarcane farmers welcome new pricing by millers

Good news to region as two firms announce upward revision of payments to farmers. Cane Pricing Committee proposed an increase per tonne from Sh4,480 to Sh4,584.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 year ago

Sugarcane farmers welcome new pricing by millers

16,000 affordable units to ease housing deficit

The project is a partnership between the government and GulfCap Africa Limited and will comprise one, two and three-bedroom 6,704 units.

By Jackline Inyanji 1 year ago

16,000 affordable units to ease housing deficit

Deadly family feud over land boundary leaves one brother dead

The victim was uprooting a sisal plant that was planted to create a road boundary before he was attacked by one of the suspects who is at large.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Deadly family feud over land boundary leaves one brother dead

Police commence investigations into family killing

According to Shivanga location chief Simeon Nambwa , the incident occurred after siblings fought over a land dispute.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Police commence investigations into family killing

'We asked Raila to let us work with the President'

The leaders said it was unrealistic for ODM leader Raila Odinga to bar them from working with the Kenya Kwanza government.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

'We asked Raila to let us work with the President'

Police shoot dead two armed suspects, recover guns in Lugari

They were trailed from Mumias by security agents who lost them around Kipkaren centre at night but caught up with them later.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Police shoot dead two armed suspects, recover guns in Lugari

Police shoot dead two suspected robbers in Lugari, Kakamega County

Police in Lugari, Kakamega County have shot dead two suspected criminals.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Police shoot dead two suspected robbers in Lugari, Kakamega County

Killings targeting elderly women shock residents

According to preliminary investigations, the women were raped and killed in a strikingly similar manner.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Killings targeting elderly women shock residents

Families get title deeds after 30 years of prolonged land disputes

Khavai Karachi, one of the beneficiaries, and her family were embroiled in a land dispute, and she had no idea where to turn for assistance.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Families get title deeds after 30 years of prolonged land disputes

Do not boss us around: Farmers defy Moses Kuria's order to sell maize within 72 hours

Producers expressed their dismay over the 'rush' by the State to import maize even before it purchases the current season's harvests.

By Titus Too and Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Do not boss us around: Farmers defy Moses Kuria's order to sell maize within 72 hours

Fernandes Barasa pledges to complete existing projects

Some of the projects include the Sh110 million milk processing plant at Tumbeni in Malava constituency and Shinyalu tea factory which was allocated Sh100 million.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Fernandes Barasa pledges to complete existing projects

How IEBC will determine who wins presidency

To win in the first round, a candidate must receive more than 50 per cent of the vote (50 per cent plus one) and at least 25 per cent of the votes cast in at least 24 of the 47 counties

By Jackline Inyanji and Juliet Omelo 2 years ago

How IEBC will determine who wins presidency

Hoteliers eye higher bed occupancy despite polls

Hoteliers are worried that a mismanaged election may hurt a sector that is enjoying such a promising trajectory.

By Brian Kisanji, Juliet Omelo, Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Hoteliers eye higher bed occupancy despite polls

Commonwealth Games: Heartbreak as World champion Korir disqualified in 400m

World and Olympic champion Emmanuel Korir's hopes of winning the 2022 Commonwealth Games went up in smoke on Wednesday evening after he was disqualified

By Jackline Inyanji and Brian Kisanji 2 years ago

Commonwealth Games: Heartbreak as World champion Korir disqualified in 400m

Elders condemn hate leaflets, call for peaceful polls

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) listed Uasin Gishu among five other perceived hotspot areas including Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Kericho and Mombasa.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Elders condemn hate leaflets, call for peaceful polls

Malava Girls student dies by suicide after transfer request rejected

A Form Two student of Malava Girls' Secondary School has allegedly committed suicide after her request for transfer was rejected.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Malava Girls student dies by suicide after transfer request rejected

Cyrus Jirongo's entry into race spoils aspirants' plans

Until his clearance by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) last Saturday, Jirongo had kept people guessing about his candidature.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Cyrus Jirongo's entry into race spoils aspirants' plans

Call for peace as seven cleared for Malava constituency contest

Joseph Juma, the returning officer, cleared the seven urging them to embrace peaceful campaigns.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Call for peace as seven cleared for Malava constituency contest

Azimio leaders scoff at Kenya Kwanza deal

Politicians from Kakamega and Bungoma allied to the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya have poked holes into the power deal Kenya Kwanza signed with two leaders from the region.

By Robert Amalemba, Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Azimio leaders scoff at Kenya Kwanza deal

Beatrice Inyangala: Malala and I make a great, formidable team

In what might have been a deliberate attempt at giving women a fair shot at politics in the male-dominated field, Senator Cleophas Malala chose Dr Beatrice Muganda Inyangala as his running mate.

By Alexander Chagema, Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Beatrice Inyangala: Malala and I make a great, formidable team

New sugarcane prices fail to excite farmers

While some of the farmers interviewed in Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma and parts of Nyanza welcomed the move, saying the new price will encourage increased production of the crop.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

New sugarcane prices fail to excite farmers

Poverty stands between two sisters and their future

Two siblings who scored 413 and 378 marks in last year's KCPE examinations have not joined Form One for lack of fees.

By Alexander Chagema and Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Poverty stands between two sisters and their future

Kakamega mother's agony over sons developing deformities at 10

Truphena Nyongesa who hails from Kafusi village in Matete, Kakamega County is a worried mother.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Kakamega mother's agony over sons developing deformities at 10

Sh100 million Lugari water project to serve over 28,000 locals

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya wants his successor to complete projects he had started, on top of starting new ones.

By Jackline Inyanji 2 years ago

Sh100 million Lugari water project to serve over 28,000 locals

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