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Juliet Omelo

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 1 month ago

5,400 households in Bumula set to get electricity

Western MPs blame Masengeli's woes on succession battle

Western MPs blame Masengeli's woes on succession battle

By Benard Lusigi and Juliet Omelo 2 months ago

The cake is big enough for all Kenyans, Ruto says

The cake is big enough for all Kenyans, Ruto says

By Bernard Lusigi and Juliet Omelo 2 months ago

Construction of affordable housing units in Bungoma now kicks off

Construction of affordable housing units in Bungoma now kicks off

By Juliet Omelo 3 months ago

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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 months 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 11 months 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

Climate change to blame for 70pc of global disasters, experts say

Experts highlight that climate change contributes to heightened heat waves, droughts, insect infestations, leading to more frequent and severe wildfires.

By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Climate change to blame for 70pc of global disasters, experts say

Governor Lusaka unveils integrated plan to boost revenue

Lusaka said currently the county is short of Sh20.5 billion which has made it impossible for his administration to execute some of its mandate.

By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Governor Lusaka unveils integrated plan to boost revenue

Lusaka sacks county secretary and his deputy over corruption claims

The county chief said his decision was informed by inconsistencies he had noted within the devolved unit in the management of public funds.

By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Lusaka sacks county secretary and his deputy over corruption claims

'John the Baptist' from Bungoma to meet DCI

Ronald Wanyama, the self-proclaimed Nabii Yohana V from Nandolia village in Kanduyi, is required to shed light on his Muungano Church of All Nations.

By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

'John the Baptist' from Bungoma to meet DCI

'Yesu wa Tongaren' to be probed further on his teachings

Eliud Wekesa alias 'Yesu wa Tongaren' has been ordered to return to Bungoma police station for the second day running as detectives seek to unearth any wrongdoings associated with his ministry.

By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

'Yesu wa Tongaren' to be probed further on his teachings

Sirisia MP John Waluke quits Azimio, joins Ruto government

Waluke said he decamped from Azimio over what he termed as 'instigating' destruction of property in the name of peaceful demonstrations.

By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Sirisia MP John Waluke quits Azimio, joins Ruto government

Western leaders oppose Ruto's plan to sell Nzoia, Mumias sugar factories

Western leaders have accused President William Ruto of insincerity over plans to sell Nzoia and Mumias sugar factories.

By Nathan Ochunge and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Western leaders oppose Ruto's plan to sell Nzoia, Mumias sugar factories

Governor Lusaka to vet scholarship beneficiaries

Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has ordered the fresh vetting of beneficiaries of the fifth cohort of the county scholarship programme.

By Juliet Omelo and Mary Imenza 1 year ago

Governor Lusaka to vet scholarship beneficiaries

Government starts process of reviving cotton farming in Western Kenya

The National government in collaboration with counties from Lake Region Economic Block (LREB) has kicked off plans to revive the collapsed cotton industry.

By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Government starts process of reviving cotton farming in Western Kenya

County bosses face daunting task of completing unfinished projects

Taxpayers' money going to waste as multi-million-shilling projects stall for years.

By Benard Lusigi and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

County bosses face daunting task of completing unfinished projects

Why couples must test for sickle cell disease before getting babies

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) occurs when a child inherits a defective gene from both parents, causing the patient's red blood cells to be sickle-shaped.

By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Why couples must test for sickle cell disease before getting babies

Lusaka orders fresh vetting of scholarship, bursary beneficiaries

Governor Ken Lusaka unveiled new committees that will carry out the vetting and submit a list of deserving beneficiaries.

By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Lusaka orders fresh vetting of scholarship, bursary beneficiaries

Two killed several injured in Bungoma accident

The accident occurred after a Nairobi bound bus from Lwakhakha veered off the road

By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Two killed several injured in Bungoma accident

Form One selection should be fair, private schools tell state

The association's vice chairman Solomon Munene said the selection should be guided by performance of candidates in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam.

By Lydiah Nyawira and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Form One selection should be fair, private schools tell state

Moses Wetangula: Kenya's ultimate political gambler

Wetangula's knack for finding the sweet spot in the inner sanctum of power struck once again on Friday, affirming his place as Kenya's ultimate political gambler.

By Robert Amalemba and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Moses Wetangula: Kenya's ultimate political gambler

State to inject more money to fix ailing health care system, says CS

Health and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha said that weaknesses in essential care are a great threat to the public.

By Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

State to inject more money to fix ailing health care system, says CS

Court dismisses election petition against MP Didmus Barasa

The petitioner, Brian Khaemba had accused MP DidmusBarasa of flouting Section 6 of the Electoral Code of Conduct

By Robert Amalemba and Juliet Omelo 1 year ago

Court dismisses election petition against MP Didmus Barasa

Wetang'ula hints at one candidate in Senate race

The Speaker hinted that Kenya Kwanza Alliance could agree to field a single candidate to enhance its chances of clinching the seat.

By Juliet Omelo 2 years ago

Wetang'ula hints at one candidate in Senate race

Governor Lusaka embarks on plan to decongest Bungoma referral hospital

Bungoma County government has embarked on a plan to ease congestion in public health facilities in the county.

By Juliet Omelo 2 years ago

Governor Lusaka embarks on plan to decongest Bungoma referral hospital

Western county assemblies set to hold first sittings, elect speakers

Kakamega, Vihiga and Bungoma will have their first sittings on Wednesday. In Busia, Governor Paul Otuoma is expected to preside over the first county assembly sitting on Thursday.

By Brian Kisanji and Juliet Omelo 2 years ago

Western county assemblies set to hold first sittings, elect speakers

Fresh Azimio, Kenya Kwanza clash looms in Bungoma Senate contest

Six candidates are angling for the seat even before it is declared vacant. UDA, ODM and DAP-K expected to field hopefuls in race to replace Moses Wetang'ula.

By Juliet Omelo 2 years ago

Fresh Azimio, Kenya Kwanza clash looms in Bungoma Senate contest

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