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State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths
The government plans to spend Sh33 billion to create job opportunities for a million youth in three years through the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.
By Bernard Lusigi 24 days ago
State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths
Puzzle of lost police guns, M-Pesa robberies and murders in Mumias
Roselyda Akinyi was shot dead and robbed near a bank after withdrawing cash for her M-Pesa shop.
By Bernard Lusigi 26 days ago
Puzzle of lost police guns, M-Pesa robberies and murders in Mumias
Butere Girls traumatised after 'Echoes of War' play ban despite court order
Anglican Church Butere Diocese Bishop, Rose Okeno, who serves as the girls' spiritual guardian, said the students remained deeply traumatised and would undergo counselling.
By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago
Butere Girls traumatised after 'Echoes of War' play ban despite court order
IM bank eyes MSME's in quest for Western's market
The move is part of the bank's broader effort to contribute to the growth of the local economy.
By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago
IM bank eyes MSME's in quest for Western's market
Pregnant woman, sister-in-law fatally shot as police clash with villagers in Likuyani
Angered by the turn of events, the villagers marched to Ashibira's home setting on fire houses in the compound before police arrived.
By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago
Pregnant woman, sister-in-law fatally shot as police clash with villagers in Likuyani
Three decades apart: Man's search for his father ends in joy
David Molenje and Rebecca Murunga parted ways in 1994 when she was six months pregnant. Father and son met for the first time last Friday.
By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago
Three decades apart: Man's search for his father ends in joy
Church and family ask politicians not to bring goons to MP's burial
Catholic Church and widow say late Malava MP Malulu Injendi was humble and peaceful. Commissioner warns politicians to respect Ruto at burial today.
By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago
Church and family ask politicians not to bring goons to MP's burial
Group urges clergy to back contraceptive use to curb early pregnancy, HIV
Religious leaders have been challenged to support the use of contraceptives to curb the high cases of early pregnancies and HIV/Aids.
By Jackline Inyanji and Bernard Lusigi, Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Group urges clergy to back contraceptive use to curb early pregnancy, HIV
MP Nabulindo, Echesa summoned by council of elders over funeral chaos
Wanga Kingdom Council of Elders has summoned MP Nabulindo, former CS Echesa over chaos at a funeral to appease the dead, warn of dire consequences.
By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago
MP Nabulindo, Echesa summoned by council of elders over funeral chaos
Pass village elders' Bill in honour of our late MP, Parliament urged
Residents of Kakamega County now want parliament to fast-track the enactment of the National Government Coordination (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in honour of the late Malava MP Malulu.
By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago
Pass village elders' Bill in honour of our late MP, Parliament urged
Kakamega partners with Jacaranda Health to construct Sh50 million maternity ward
The modern maternity wing project is a partnership between the county and Jacaranda Health in line with the county's 'Tutunze Kakamega Service Delivery Redesign.
By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago
Kakamega partners with Jacaranda Health to construct Sh50 million maternity ward
Blow for Mudavadi as allies unveil new political party
Led by former Secretary General, Dr Barack Muluka, the allies said the new party, Umoja Summit Party-Kenya (USP-K), seeks to unite the Western region ahead of the 2027 elections.
By Bernard Lusigi, Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Blow for Mudavadi as allies unveil new political party
Two people dead as 18 miners rescued after the collapse of a Kakamega gold mine
Two miners died while 18 others were rescued at the Tumaini gold mine in Museno Village, Kakamega County after the walls of the mines collapsed on Monday evening.
By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago
Two people dead as 18 miners rescued after the collapse of a Kakamega gold mine
Several feared dead after goldmine collapses in Kakamega
Several artisanal miners are feared dead at the Tumaini gold mine site in Museno Village, Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County after the walls of the mine collapsed on Monday evening.
By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago
Several feared dead after goldmine collapses in Kakamega
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Farmers, leaders protest Jaswant's takeover of plants at Mumias Sugar
The cane miller is leased to Sarbi Singh Rai, owner of Uganda-based Sarrai Group.His brother and owner of West Kenya Sugar, Jaswant.
By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago
Farmers, leaders protest Jaswant's takeover of plants at Mumias Sugar
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Inside William Ruto's plans to revive sugar industry
The President said the problem facing the sector is lack of prompt payment to farmers and announced the government has written off Sh117 billion in debts owed by millers.
By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago
Inside William Ruto's plans to revive sugar industry
Ruto embraces kasongo and zakayo nicknames, pledges to deliver key projects
President William Ruto has laughed off the nicknames 'Kasongo' and 'Zakayo' reiterating that he has no issue with them as so long as he continues to deliver on his promise.
By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago
Ruto embraces kasongo and zakayo nicknames, pledges to deliver key projects
Ruto: I will not abandon my development plan to play populist politics
Ruto has vowed not to abandon his development agenda like the affordable housing plan to engage in populistic politics despite mounting criticism and advice from his allies.
By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago
Ruto: I will not abandon my development plan to play populist politics
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Ruto to Uhuru: You failed the youth you are now inciting
President William Ruto yesterday told the youths not to listen to naysayers inciting them against his administration.
By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago
Ruto to Uhuru: You failed the youth you are now inciting
Government to release Sh48.8B capitation to school next week, says CS Mbadi
The government has announced that it will release Sh48.8 billion capitation to schools next week, urging learning institutions to be patient over delayed disbursements.
By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago
Government to release Sh48.8B capitation to school next week, says CS Mbadi
Kakamega banks on Boda bodas in fight against drug theft
Kakamega County Government has partnered with Boda boda operators in a move that aims to curb the theft of drugs and non-pharmaceuticals in public hospitals.
By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago
Kakamega banks on Boda bodas in fight against drug theft
Keep politics out of sugar millers management, MP Salasya warns
Mumias management says the new machine can crush up to 6,000 tonnes of sugar cane.
By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago
Keep politics out of sugar millers management, MP Salasya warns
Mudavadi: politicians are frustrating reconstitution of IEBC
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused politicians of frustrating the reconstitution of the electoral commission through the court process.
By Mary Imenza, Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago
Mudavadi: politicians are frustrating reconstitution of IEBC
Governors accept Sh387b, warn critical services face uncertainty
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said the Council of Governors is not satisfied with Sh387 billion given to devolved units.
By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago
Governors accept Sh387b, warn critical services face uncertainty
Governors refute Mbadi claims that county funds disbursed
The Governors described Mbadi's claims as misleading and maintained that counties are still grappling with a biting cash crunch.
By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago
Governors refute Mbadi claims that county funds disbursed
10 people killed, 20 injured in Kakamega road accident
At least 10 people killed, 20 others injured after a truck rammed two matatus on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway, police say.
By Winfrey Owino, Bernard Lusigi and Winfrey Owino 6 months ago
10 people killed, 20 injured in Kakamega road accident
Drama erupts as two families clash over the burial of mother
Two families in Shanjero and Shibuye villages in Shinyalu, Kakamega County, have clashed over the burial of a woman both claim as their daughter-in-law.
By Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago
Drama erupts as two families clash over the burial of mother
Kakamega County adopts new system to step up revenue collection
Kakamega County Government has adopted a new revenue system known as Geospatial Information System targeting Sh3.3 billion own revenue.
By Bernard Lusigi 7 months ago
Kakamega County adopts new system to step up revenue collection
One hospitalised as Kakamega gold exploration flawed by cloud of controversies
Fears are that the region risks losing from the Sh171 billion gold deposits as local politics take centre stage at the expense of economic interests.
By Bernard Lusigi 8 months ago
One hospitalised as Kakamega gold exploration flawed by cloud of controversies
Governors warn of shutdown over cash crunch
A crisis is looming in counties over the delayed disbursement of the Sh90 billion equitable shareable revenue with governors warning of dire consequences.
By Bernard Lusigi 8 months ago
Governors warn of shutdown over cash crunch
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 8 months ago
The cake is big enough for all Kenyans, Ruto says
COTU warns TSC against victimising teachers through court
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has asked the Teachers Service Commission to stop using threats and court orders against teachers who are on strike.
By Bernard Lusigi 8 months ago
COTU warns TSC against victimising teachers through court
State to construct 2,200 Grade Nine classrooms in Western
The government has launched the construction of 2,200 Grade Nine classrooms for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at a cost of Sh2.2 billion in Western.
By Bernard Lusigi 9 months ago
State to construct 2,200 Grade Nine classrooms in Western
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Fighting bulls goring caregivers to early death
The love of bullfighting runs deep among the Isukha and Idakho sub-tribes of the Luhya community. It is a cultural undertaking that provides economic venture.
By Bernard Lusigi 9 months ago
Fighting bulls goring caregivers to early death
Wetang'ula urges defiant Azimio leaders to heed Ruto's unity call
Wetang'ula has urged Azimio leaders opposed to working with Kenya Kwanza to reconsider their stance and embrace Ruto's invitation to form a broad-based government.
By Bernard Lusigi 9 months ago
Wetang'ula urges defiant Azimio leaders to heed Ruto's unity call
Kakamega leaders divided over anti-government protests
A section of the leaders want the protests to come to an end to pave the way for dialogue but others have maintained that the Gen Z are exercising their constitutional right to picket.
By Bernard Lusigi 9 months ago
Kakamega leaders divided over anti-government protests
Kakamega Azimio MCAs reject Raila's House leadership changes
Azimio leadership wrangles in the Kakamega county assembly are far from over after two factions clashed over planned changes.
By Bernard Lusigi 10 months ago
Kakamega Azimio MCAs reject Raila's House leadership changes
Police launch probe as three lynched, 6 injured over child trafficking claims
Police in Kakamega are investigating circumstances under which three people were stoned to death by a mob at Lunza village in Butere on Friday.
By Bernard Lusigi 10 months ago
Police launch probe as three lynched, 6 injured over child trafficking claims
Kakamega women transform waste into smokeless coal briquettes
The women's group makes charcoal briquettes out of paper waste, charcoal dust and bagasse from sugar mills saving forests from destruction.
By Bernard Lusigi 11 months ago
Kakamega women transform waste into smokeless coal briquettes
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Khalwale slams Mudavadi, Wetangula, vows to join Tawe movement
Khalwale accuses Mudavadi of not doing anything to advance the interests of his people while Wetangula is grabbing Kakamega resources and taking them to Bungoma.
By Bernard Lusigi 11 months ago
Khalwale slams Mudavadi, Wetangula, vows to join Tawe movement