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Stanley Ongwae

Kisii politicians accuse Ruto's government of sidelining region

Kisii county leaders have accused the national government of deliberately denying the region development projects.

Kisii politicians accuse Ruto's government of sidelining region

Celebrations as Moraa wins district seat, makes history in US elections

Celebrations as Moraa wins district seat, makes history in US elections

Nyamira, Chinese county ink deal to boost tea production, value addition

Nyamira, Chinese county ink deal to boost tea production, value addition

Relief for patients as Nyamira nurses call off strike

Relief for patients as Nyamira nurses call off strike

Pain for patients as Nyamira nurses down tools

Nurses in Nyamira county have downed tools over what they termed as frustration by the administration.

Pain for patients as Nyamira nurses down tools

Nyamira MCAs impeach Speaker over claims of violating law

Nyamira County Assembly Speaker Enock Okero has been impeached following a vote by 24 Members of the County Assembly.

Nyamira MCAs impeach Speaker over claims of violating law

Intern doctor Desree Moraa buried

Desree Moraa, the intern doctor who committed suicide in Gatundu two weeks ago was buried in an emotional ceremony at her father's home in Nyagiki Village, Kisii County.

Intern doctor Desree Moraa buried

Chaos in Nyamira assembly as MCAs eject Speaker

Chaos erupted in Nyamira county assembly Tuesday after members forcefully ejected Speaker Enock Okero from his seat over allegations of impropriety.

Chaos in Nyamira assembly as MCAs eject Speaker

Governor Nyaribo survives impeachment

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo failed to turn up for impeachment hearing before the county assembly Tuesday

By 2 months ago

Governor Nyaribo survives impeachment

Boom for farmers, factory releases Sh616m tea bonus

It is a windfall for Nyankoba Tea Factory farmers after it declared a record high bonus of Sh616 million to growers.

By 2 months ago

Boom for farmers, factory releases Sh616m tea bonus

MCA tables impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo is facing another fight to save his job after Members of County Assembly Tuesday tabled a motion to impeach him over alleged violation of the law and abuse of office.

By 2 months ago

MCA tables impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

CUE confirms location of Nyamira State University

Commission for University Education has said Nyamira State University will be located at Kiabonyoru Mixed High School

By 2 months ago

CUE confirms location of Nyamira State University

Ruto orders VCs to withdraw 'misleading' admission letters

President William Ruto has ordered the withdrawal of university admission letters issued to students without using the newly developed needs assessment tool.

By 3 months ago

Ruto orders VCs to withdraw 'misleading' admission letters

Ruto hints at return of rejected Finance Bill

President William Ruto has hinted at the reintroduction of the Finance Bill, 2024, which he withdrew following countrywide protests two months ago.

By 3 months ago

Ruto hints at return of rejected Finance Bill

Gusii MPs differ over location of varsity as Ruto tours region

The president is expected to announce development programmes worth Sh7 billion. Leaders have been pulling apart over where the proposed institution will be established.

By 3 months ago

Gusii MPs differ over location of varsity as Ruto tours region

Students cheat death after bus rams building

More than 40 students cheated death Sunday morning after a school bus they were travelling rammed into a building at Senta Junction along the Oyugis-Sondu-Ahero Highway.

By 4 months ago

Students cheat death after bus rams building

Suspect implicated in attack on Standard Group Editor's family denied bail

Based on fresh reports filed by the Probation Department, Resident Magistrate Christabel Agutu said the accused persons cannot be released on bail or bond at this stage.

By 4 months ago

Suspect implicated in attack on Standard Group Editor's family denied bail

Court dismisses pre-bail report in robbery with violence case

The court said the pre-bail report that was filed in January was signed by a different officer and did not capture the victim's views.

By 5 months ago

Court dismisses pre-bail report in robbery with violence case

Court quashes bid to reinstate impeached Kisii deputy governor

The High Court dismissed prayers for conservatory orders on the reinstatement of impeached Deputy Governor Robert Monda.

By 5 months ago

Court quashes bid to reinstate impeached Kisii deputy governor

Nyamira in ambitious plan to end drug shortage

Nyamira County is seeking to establish a revolving fund for purchasing drugs to help address the perennial problem of drug shortage in health facilities.

By 5 months ago

Nyamira in ambitious plan to end drug shortage

Auditor warns counties may be losing billions due to poor systems

Auditor General’s 2022/2023 report shows most Nyanza counties lack effective internal control systems with Kisumu having paid 126 staff more in their bank accounts.

By 5 months ago

Auditor warns counties may be losing billions due to poor systems

Judiciary raises concern over rising defilement, land cases in Nyamira

Deputy Registrar of the Nyamira Law Courts, Beniah Okong’o said they have been receiving many cases related to land and sexual offences against minors.

By 6 months ago

Judiciary raises concern over rising defilement, land cases in Nyamira

Tax stand-off as boda boda riders defy county call to pay

Key issues the riders have against the county government are the sustainable maintenance of roads and the construction of shelters.

By 6 months ago

Tax stand-off as boda boda riders defy county call to pay

Family split over cause of kin's death

While a section of the family maintains that the late Abel Nyakundi committed suicide, others believe he was murdered.

By 7 months ago

Family split over cause of kin's death

Pain for patients as Nyamira nurses down tools

Nurses in Nyamira county have downed tools over what they termed as frustration by the administration.

Pain for patients as Nyamira nurses down tools

Nyamira MCAs impeach Speaker over claims of violating law

Nyamira County Assembly Speaker Enock Okero has been impeached following a vote by 24 Members of the County Assembly.

Nyamira MCAs impeach Speaker over claims of violating law

Intern doctor Desree Moraa buried

Desree Moraa, the intern doctor who committed suicide in Gatundu two weeks ago was buried in an emotional ceremony at her father's home in Nyagiki Village, Kisii County.

Intern doctor Desree Moraa buried

Chaos in Nyamira assembly as MCAs eject Speaker

Chaos erupted in Nyamira county assembly Tuesday after members forcefully ejected Speaker Enock Okero from his seat over allegations of impropriety.

Chaos in Nyamira assembly as MCAs eject Speaker

Governor Nyaribo survives impeachment

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo failed to turn up for impeachment hearing before the county assembly Tuesday

By 2 months ago

Governor Nyaribo survives impeachment

Boom for farmers, factory releases Sh616m tea bonus

It is a windfall for Nyankoba Tea Factory farmers after it declared a record high bonus of Sh616 million to growers.

By 2 months ago

Boom for farmers, factory releases Sh616m tea bonus

MCA tables impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo is facing another fight to save his job after Members of County Assembly Tuesday tabled a motion to impeach him over alleged violation of the law and abuse of office.

By 2 months ago

MCA tables impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

CUE confirms location of Nyamira State University

Commission for University Education has said Nyamira State University will be located at Kiabonyoru Mixed High School

By 2 months ago

CUE confirms location of Nyamira State University

Ruto orders VCs to withdraw 'misleading' admission letters

President William Ruto has ordered the withdrawal of university admission letters issued to students without using the newly developed needs assessment tool.

By 3 months ago

Ruto orders VCs to withdraw 'misleading' admission letters

Ruto hints at return of rejected Finance Bill

President William Ruto has hinted at the reintroduction of the Finance Bill, 2024, which he withdrew following countrywide protests two months ago.

By 3 months ago

Ruto hints at return of rejected Finance Bill

Gusii MPs differ over location of varsity as Ruto tours region

The president is expected to announce development programmes worth Sh7 billion. Leaders have been pulling apart over where the proposed institution will be established.

By 3 months ago

Gusii MPs differ over location of varsity as Ruto tours region

Students cheat death after bus rams building

More than 40 students cheated death Sunday morning after a school bus they were travelling rammed into a building at Senta Junction along the Oyugis-Sondu-Ahero Highway.

By 4 months ago

Students cheat death after bus rams building

Suspect implicated in attack on Standard Group Editor's family denied bail

Based on fresh reports filed by the Probation Department, Resident Magistrate Christabel Agutu said the accused persons cannot be released on bail or bond at this stage.

By 4 months ago

Suspect implicated in attack on Standard Group Editor's family denied bail

Court dismisses pre-bail report in robbery with violence case

The court said the pre-bail report that was filed in January was signed by a different officer and did not capture the victim's views.

By 5 months ago

Court dismisses pre-bail report in robbery with violence case

Court quashes bid to reinstate impeached Kisii deputy governor

The High Court dismissed prayers for conservatory orders on the reinstatement of impeached Deputy Governor Robert Monda.

By 5 months ago

Court quashes bid to reinstate impeached Kisii deputy governor

Nyamira in ambitious plan to end drug shortage

Nyamira County is seeking to establish a revolving fund for purchasing drugs to help address the perennial problem of drug shortage in health facilities.

By 5 months ago

Nyamira in ambitious plan to end drug shortage

Auditor warns counties may be losing billions due to poor systems

Auditor General’s 2022/2023 report shows most Nyanza counties lack effective internal control systems with Kisumu having paid 126 staff more in their bank accounts.

By 5 months ago

Auditor warns counties may be losing billions due to poor systems

Judiciary raises concern over rising defilement, land cases in Nyamira

Deputy Registrar of the Nyamira Law Courts, Beniah Okong’o said they have been receiving many cases related to land and sexual offences against minors.

By 6 months ago

Judiciary raises concern over rising defilement, land cases in Nyamira

Tax stand-off as boda boda riders defy county call to pay

Key issues the riders have against the county government are the sustainable maintenance of roads and the construction of shelters.

By 6 months ago

Tax stand-off as boda boda riders defy county call to pay

Family split over cause of kin's death

While a section of the family maintains that the late Abel Nyakundi committed suicide, others believe he was murdered.

By 7 months ago

Family split over cause of kin's death

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