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Juliet Omelo

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.

Police, KRA bust intricate web of ethanol smuggling from Uganda

Leaders call for probe into MCA's shooting in crackdown on illicit ethanol

Leaders call for probe into MCA's shooting in crackdown on illicit ethanol

Ruto, Raila to attend burial of Wetangula's mother

Ruto, Raila to attend burial of Wetangula's mother

Speaker Wetang'ula hyped as William Ruto's successor

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 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 3 months ago

5,400 households in Bumula set to get electricity

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 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 months ago

Bungoma county secures Sh401 million to combat climate change

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 9 months ago

Senator Cheruiyot says state is broke, can't meet doctors demands

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 9 months ago

Duale says state to deploy special forces in war on bandits

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 9 months ago

Bungoma to get facelift ahead of Madaraka Day fete

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 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 3 months ago

5,400 households in Bumula set to get electricity

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 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 months ago

Bungoma county secures Sh401 million to combat climate change

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 9 months ago

Senator Cheruiyot says state is broke, can't meet doctors demands

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 9 months ago

Duale says state to deploy special forces in war on bandits

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 9 months ago

Bungoma to get facelift ahead of Madaraka Day fete

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