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.
By Juliet Omelo 20 days ago
Mpesa Foundation set to construct Sh45 million neonatal unit in Bungoma
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.
By Juliet Omelo 20 days ago
Patients in more pain and agony as Bungoma nurses' strike enters day five
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.
By Juliet Omelo 24 days ago
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.
By Juliet Omelo 26 days ago
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.
By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago
Ruto, Raila to attend burial of Wetangula's mother
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.
By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago
I am not joining Ford Kenya, MP Wamboka says
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.
By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago
Speaker Wetang'ula hyped as William Ruto's successor
We are not competing with the church, Wetangula says
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has said the simmering differences between the political class and the church are not good for the peace and prosperity of the country.
By Patrick Vidija and Juliet Omelo 1 month ago
We are not competing with the church, Wetangula 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.
By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago
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 Juliet Omelo 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 Juliet Omelo 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 Juliet Omelo 2 months ago
Teen pregnancy driving surge in premature births in Bungoma County
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 Juliet Omelo 2 months ago
Health union advocates for greater investment in disease prevention
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 Juliet Omelo 2 months ago
Governor Lusaka reshuffles cabinet to enhance service delivery
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 Juliet Omelo 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 Juliet Omelo 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 Juliet Omelo 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 Juliet Omelo 4 months ago
5,400 households in Bumula set to get electricity
Western MPs blame Masengeli's woes on succession battle
A section of Western leaders have claimed that there is a well-choreographed scheme to block acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli from taking over as the substantive police boss.
By Benard Lusigi and Juliet Omelo 4 months ago
Western MPs blame Masengeli's woes on succession battle
The cake is big enough for all Kenyans, Ruto says
President William Ruto has told off critics of his broad-based government that the course upon which he has embarked is unstoppable and the national cake is big for all Kenyans.
By Bernard Lusigi and Juliet Omelo 5 months ago
The cake is big enough for all Kenyans, Ruto says
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 Juliet Omelo 5 months ago
Construction of affordable housing units in Bungoma now kicks off
Go for Sickle Cell screening before marriage, lovers advised
Young lovers in sickle cell-endemic areas have been urged to undergo testing for sickle cell disease before getting married to curb the rising number of children born with the condition.
By Juliet Omelo 7 months ago
Go for Sickle Cell screening before marriage, lovers advised
Pomp and colour as thousands attend Madaraka fete in Bungoma
Residents started arriving at the stadium as early as 2am, braving the chilly morning weather.
By Juliet Omelo 8 months ago
Pomp and colour as thousands attend Madaraka fete in Bungoma
All systems go as Bungoma hosts Madaraka Day fete
The renovated stadium is expected to hold almost 15,000 people.
By Juliet Omelo 8 months ago
All systems go as Bungoma hosts Madaraka Day fete
Plans to lease state-owned sugar millers on course, says PS
Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Rono has said plans to lease four government-owned sugarcane factories in Western and Nyanza will go on as planned.
By Juliet Omelo 8 months ago
Plans to lease state-owned sugar millers on course, says PS
Bungoma county secures Sh401 million to combat climate change
Out of the Sh401 million, the World Bank contributed Sh208 million while GTIZ gave out Sh112 million and Bungoma county contributed Sh80 million.
By Juliet Omelo 9 months ago
Bungoma county secures Sh401 million to combat climate change
Duale says state to deploy special forces in war on bandits
Duale warned that bandits would be dealt with in the same manner the government was dealing with Al-Shabaab along the Somalia border.
By Juliet Omelo 9 months ago
Duale says state to deploy special forces in war on bandits
Senator Cheruiyot says state is broke, can't meet doctors demands
Cheruiyot said the demands by the doctors are unrealistic and "they are being made in bad faith".
By Juliet Omelo 9 months ago
Senator Cheruiyot says state is broke, can't meet doctors demands
Bungoma to get facelift ahead of Madaraka Day fete
The national government has set aside funds to upgrade roads, Matulo airstrip among other infrastructure.
By Juliet Omelo 10 months ago
Bungoma to get facelift ahead of Madaraka Day fete
MP wants Linturi to quit over fake fertiliser scam
Addressing the press in Bungoma town on Saturday, Wamboka said the issue of fake fertiliser is grave and should be addressed by MPs across the political divide.
By Juliet Omelo and Titus Too 10 months ago
MP wants Linturi to quit over fake fertiliser scam
Sexual violence and HIV transmissions in children eating into health budget, says Nakhumicha
The CS said HIV transmissions and sexual abuse cases in children are taking a toll on the health budget as survivors are forced to seek medication in hospitals.
By Mercy Kahenda and Juliet Omelo 11 months ago
Sexual violence and HIV transmissions in children eating into health budget, says Nakhumicha
Bumula MP Wamboka in a drive to tackle menstrual poverty and teenage pregnancy
Bumula MP Wamboka in a drive to tackle menstrual poverty and teenage pregnancy
By Juliet Omelo 11 months ago
Bumula MP Wamboka in a drive to tackle menstrual poverty and teenage pregnancy
How social media propped Class Eight pupil to innovation
Simiyu bagged 410 marks in the KCPE exams last year at Christ the King Primary School and wishes to become a software engineer in the future.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
How social media propped Class Eight pupil to innovation
Use of art proves vital in curbing teen pregnancies
There are fears that prevention measures are not taken to protect school girls and women, the situation will get out of hand.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Use of art proves vital in curbing teen pregnancies
Joy for Bumula girls as Mp donates 50,000 menstrual cups
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has donated 50,000 menstrual cups to school girls in his constituency in an effort to curb menstrual poverty.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Joy for Bumula girls as Mp donates 50,000 menstrual cups
Ruto: Practising FGM in secret still outlawed
Although the state declared FGM illegal in 2011, the practice has continued in secrecy within Mount Elgon and other regions where communities attach special significance to it.
By Robert Amalamba and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Ruto: Practising FGM in secret still outlawed
Ruto allies fault Raila on plan to resume protests
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has faced severe criticism due to his intentions to resume protests in case the ongoing bipartisan negotiations fall short of expectations.
By Nathan Ochunge and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Ruto allies fault Raila on plan to resume protests
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
Treat Western like you treat Mt Kenya, Bumula MP Wamboka asks Ruto
Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has appealed to President William Ruto to treat the Western region just as he does to Mt Kenya.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Treat Western like you treat Mt Kenya, Bumula MP Wamboka asks Ruto
Respect foreign diplomats, Wetangula urges Kenyans
His remarks came a day after Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga took a swipe at the Us Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whiteman following her views on Kenya's 2022 General Election.
By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago
Respect foreign diplomats, Wetangula urges Kenyans
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