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Juliet Omelo

How one woman turned pain into purpose to end Fistula in Kenya

The condition causes uncontrollable leakage of urine or faeces. But beyond the physical damage, it often produces a persistent foul odour that drives many women into social exile.

How one woman turned pain into purpose to end Fistula in Kenya

Sh5.4M car sold for Sh1.2M: Auctioneers linked to Matili TTI scandal quizzed

Sh5.4M car sold for Sh1.2M: Auctioneers linked to Matili TTI scandal quizzed

Why customer experience is the new currency in Kenya's lending sector

Why customer experience is the new currency in Kenya's lending sector

War on sickle cell disease hindered by stigma, budget cuts

War on sickle cell disease hindered by stigma, budget cuts

Coffee farmers to receive centralised payments in landmark sector reforms

Starting July, coffee farmers across Kenya will begin receiving payments through a centralized system managed by Cooperative Bank.

Coffee farmers to receive centralised payments in landmark sector reforms

EACC arrests three Ramagon directors over Sh59m Matili Institute fraud

Matili Technical Institute faces a crisis after a fraudulent debt claim and auction.

EACC arrests three Ramagon directors over Sh59m Matili Institute fraud

Brian Okeyo: Bungoma's youthful engineer building a green future in organic farming

What started as a backyard experiment has now grown into a model of sustainable farming as he crafts organic fertiliser using leftover vegetables, eggshells, banana leaves, and fish waste.

Brian Okeyo: Bungoma's youthful engineer building a green future in organic farming

Lusaka in a spot over alleged Sh35m expenditure on garbage collection

Sirisia MP John Waluke has accused Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka's administration, of allegedly spending Sh35 million monthly on garbage collection, terming it misuse of public resources.

Lusaka in a spot over alleged Sh35m expenditure on garbage collection

IM Bank opens new branch in Bungoma

I&M Bank has opened a new branch in Bungoma County as it seeks to expand its market share in the banking industry.

IM Bank opens new branch in Bungoma

Pay workers and farmers arrears before privatisation, Nzoia Sugar chair tells govt

Nzoia Sugar chairperson Alfred Khang’ati has called on the government to prioritize paying off farmers and workers' debts before a new investor takes over the operations of the miller.

By 2 months ago

Pay workers and farmers arrears before privatisation, Nzoia Sugar chair tells govt

Over 8,000 Webuye West farmers receive free maize seeds ahead of planting season

Many of the beneficiaries expressed their gratitude, saying the initiative would significantly impact their farming activities.

By 2 months ago

Over 8,000 Webuye West farmers receive free maize seeds ahead of planting season

CS Mvurya: Government sets aside Sh20b to equip Kenyan youth with job-ready skills

The funds will support various skill-building initiatives, with a particular focus on enhancing the country’s digital economy.

By 2 months ago

CS Mvurya: Government sets aside Sh20b to equip Kenyan youth with job-ready skills

Bungoma boda boda riders trained in emergency response

Once overshadowed by matatu drivers and conductors, boda boda riders have now become the most visible figures on highways and urban streets alike.

By 2 months ago

Bungoma boda boda riders trained in emergency response

Bungoma county Sh500 million industrial park set to be complete in June

The Bungoma County Aggregated Industrial Park (CAIP) is on track for completion by June of this year, Trade and Industrialization Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana has said.

By 2 months ago

Bungoma county Sh500 million industrial park set to be complete in June

Busia county begins construction of two markets

Governor Paul Otuoma's administration is building two new markets at a cost of Sh100 million to improve trading conditions for local merchants.

By 3 months ago

Busia county begins construction of two markets

Bungoma residents hold protests over threats to axe Wetangula

Hundreds of residents of Bungoma County took to the streets in a peaceful protest against ongoing threats to impeach National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.

By 3 months ago

Bungoma residents hold protests over threats to axe Wetangula

Police raise the alarm over defilement cases in Bungoma

Bungoma County Police Commander Francis Kooli said that a total of 262 defilement cases were reported in 2024, a sharp increase from 248 cases recorded in 2023.

By 3 months ago

Police raise the alarm over defilement cases in Bungoma

Bungoma's retired chief bets on bamboo trees to fight climate

Joseph Cheng’oli, a former senior chief of Bungoma’s Township location, has embarked on a journey to conserve the environment after serving a distinguished 30-year career in local leadership.

By 4 months ago

Bungoma's retired chief bets on bamboo trees to fight climate

Two EACC impostors arrested in Bungoma for attempted extortion

Sharon Nanjala Anyango,26, and Tobias Ngala Wekesa,23 have been arrested in Bungoma for impersonating senior officials of the EACC and attempting to extort money.

By 4 months ago

Two EACC impostors arrested in Bungoma for attempted extortion

Pres Ruto says Nzoia Sugar will be leased to a strategic investor

President William Ruto has said Nzoia Sugar Company will re-advertise a bid for a strategic investor in a move to rescue the struggling miller.

By 4 months ago

Pres Ruto says Nzoia Sugar will be leased to a strategic investor

How AI-driven innovation is transforming lives in Western

The influx of digital lending apps has disrupted traditional players, such as banks and established lending institutions, pushing them to modernise their processes to keep pace.

By 4 months ago

How AI-driven innovation is transforming lives in Western

Film Commission chairperson promises to monetise performing arts

The newly appointed Kenya Film Commission Chairperson, Sudi Wandabusi, has promised to transform the performing arts industry to ensure artists reap from their hard work.

By 4 months ago

Film Commission chairperson promises to monetise performing arts

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 4 months ago

Patients in more pain and agony as Bungoma nurses' strike enters day five

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 4 months ago

Mpesa Foundation set to construct Sh45 million neonatal unit in Bungoma

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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months ago

Ruto, Raila to attend burial of Wetangula's mother

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 5 months ago

Speaker Wetang'ula hyped as William Ruto's successor

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 5 months ago

I am not joining Ford Kenya, MP Wamboka 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 5 months 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 5 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 6 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 6 months ago

Teen pregnancy driving surge in premature births in Bungoma County

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 6 months ago

Governor Lusaka reshuffles cabinet to enhance service delivery

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 6 months ago

Health union advocates for greater investment in disease prevention

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 6 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 6 months ago

Government banks on seed distribution in efforts to revive cotton farming in western

Coffee farmers to receive centralised payments in landmark sector reforms

Starting July, coffee farmers across Kenya will begin receiving payments through a centralized system managed by Cooperative Bank.

Coffee farmers to receive centralised payments in landmark sector reforms

EACC arrests three Ramagon directors over Sh59m Matili Institute fraud

Matili Technical Institute faces a crisis after a fraudulent debt claim and auction.

EACC arrests three Ramagon directors over Sh59m Matili Institute fraud

Brian Okeyo: Bungoma's youthful engineer building a green future in organic farming

What started as a backyard experiment has now grown into a model of sustainable farming as he crafts organic fertiliser using leftover vegetables, eggshells, banana leaves, and fish waste.

Brian Okeyo: Bungoma's youthful engineer building a green future in organic farming

Lusaka in a spot over alleged Sh35m expenditure on garbage collection

Sirisia MP John Waluke has accused Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka's administration, of allegedly spending Sh35 million monthly on garbage collection, terming it misuse of public resources.

Lusaka in a spot over alleged Sh35m expenditure on garbage collection

IM Bank opens new branch in Bungoma

I&M Bank has opened a new branch in Bungoma County as it seeks to expand its market share in the banking industry.

IM Bank opens new branch in Bungoma

Pay workers and farmers arrears before privatisation, Nzoia Sugar chair tells govt

Nzoia Sugar chairperson Alfred Khang’ati has called on the government to prioritize paying off farmers and workers' debts before a new investor takes over the operations of the miller.

By 2 months ago

Pay workers and farmers arrears before privatisation, Nzoia Sugar chair tells govt

Over 8,000 Webuye West farmers receive free maize seeds ahead of planting season

Many of the beneficiaries expressed their gratitude, saying the initiative would significantly impact their farming activities.

By 2 months ago

Over 8,000 Webuye West farmers receive free maize seeds ahead of planting season

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