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Anne Atieno

Scores injured as chaos mars meeting in Macalder copper mines

Several people were injured after chaos erupted at a meeting in Macalder copper mines where officials who accompanied Governor Ochilo Ayacko had their vehicles pelted with stones

Scores injured as chaos mars meeting in Macalder copper mines

Governor Ayacko urges opponents to stop early campaigns

Governor Ayacko urges opponents to stop early campaigns

Woman fights for life in hospital after jilted lover chops off hands

Woman fights for life in hospital after jilted lover chops off hands

Migori IDPs plead with government over compensation

Migori IDPs plead with government over compensation

Nyanza opens up to Ruto, awaits for project windfall

President William Ruto received a warm welcome yesterday in Migori and Kisumu, strongholds of Opposition leader Raila Odinga, as he began a four-day tour of the region.

Nyanza opens up to Ruto, awaits for project windfall

Migori records suspected case of Monkey pox

Migori County has recorded a suspected case of Monkey pox (Mpox) in Isebania border point at the Kenya-Tanzania border.

Migori records suspected case of Monkey pox

Reprieve for Migori residents as neglected dispensaries set to re-open

Migori County government has set out plans to operationalise 16 dispensaries across the county.

Reprieve for Migori residents as neglected dispensaries set to re-open

Farmers urge Ruto to assent to Sugar Bill, review prices

Sugarcane farmers have urged President William Ruto to sign the Sugar Bill 2022 and have cane prices reviewed.

Farmers urge Ruto to assent to Sugar Bill, review prices

LBDA seeks to produce 1 million fingerlings per month

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has moved to boost aquaculture in Nyanza region where it aims to produce one million fingerlings per month.

LBDA seeks to produce 1 million fingerlings per month

Locals raise alarm over chemical spill from gold mines into streams

Residents said their cattle have been dying because of the spillage that comes from the leaching plants at the gold mines in the region.

Locals raise alarm over chemical spill from gold mines into streams

New modern markets to end traders' woes, boost business

Governor Ochilo Ayacko said the two projects were a collaboration between the national government and his administration.

New modern markets to end traders' woes, boost business

Village where the living and dead have no peace

Residents who have been having sleepless nights over the howling hyenas say stench from shallow graves at the cemetery attracts the animals which dig out the bodies.

Village where the living and dead have no peace

Migori youths vow to stop demos after ODM Cabinet deal

Barack Otieno, chairman Young Business Association in Suna West said they are fully behind ODM party.

Migori youths vow to stop demos after ODM Cabinet deal

Migori County staff with fake certificates to face disciplinary action

More than 25 Migori County staff who submitted their resignation letters after being found with fake academic certificates are not off the hook yet.

By 2 months ago

Migori County staff with fake certificates to face disciplinary action

Nyanza MPs tell Ruto they will reject Cabinet secretaries ' who can't deliver'

Suna West MP Peter Masara and Nyatike MP Tom Odege said they want those who will join the cabinet to be people who can deliver and not a political cabinet.

By 2 months ago

Nyanza MPs tell Ruto they will reject Cabinet secretaries ' who can't deliver'

Death toll in collapsed Migori gold mine rises to five

The first victim died while being rushed to Rongo Sub-County Hospital.

By 2 months ago

Death toll in collapsed Migori gold mine rises to five

One dead, 12 trapped in gold mining site in Rongo

Five other miners were rushed to Rongo Sub-County Hospital having sustained injuries.

By 2 months ago

One dead, 12 trapped in gold mining site in Rongo

Hesitant mothers told to visit hospitals for jabs

Health experts have called on parents and caregivers who have not taken their children for the life-saving vaccines to do so as soon as possible.

By 2 months ago

Hesitant mothers told to visit hospitals for jabs

Ruto allies promise to scrutinise Finance Bill amid public outcry

Kenya Kwanza legislators have committed to rise to the occasion in Parliament and scrutinise the Financial Bill 2024.

By 3 months ago

Ruto allies promise to scrutinise Finance Bill amid public outcry

Migori County Assembly elects former Water CEC as Speaker

Migori County Assembly members (MCAs) have elected immediate former water CEC Christopher Rusana as the new Speaker.

By 3 months ago

Migori County Assembly elects former Water CEC as Speaker

Embattled Migori Speaker Owino Likowa quits

The Speaker was impeached by 59 out of 60 MCAs on April 23.

By 3 months ago

Embattled Migori Speaker Owino Likowa quits

Standard Group rolls out literacy programme in six local schools

Each school will receive 22 newspapers for one term. The initiative aims to enhance literacy among learners.

By 3 months ago

Standard Group rolls out literacy programme in six local schools

'I used to carry heavy books from house to house'

She would write down information about her clients, but sometimes they would get so heavy. And once when it rained, her books wet and she lost all her records.

By 3 months ago

'I used to carry heavy books from house to house'

ODM summons leaders over fracas in Migori, Kisii counties

The Orange Democratic Movement party (ODM) has summoned all elected and nominated leaders who were present during fracas at a funeral in Migori and church service in Kisii county.

By 4 months ago

$ODM summons leaders over fracas in Migori, Kisii counties$

Backflow of Lake Victoria has destroyed fishing in Migori County

The backflow has eroded 27 landing sites and destroyed fishing bandas in Migori County. The phenomenon has disrupted fishing activities on the beaches along the lake.

By 4 months ago

Backflow of Lake Victoria has destroyed fishing in Migori County

NIA kicks off plans to revive Lower Kuja Irrigation Scheme

NIA has set aside Sh28 million to compensate families affected by the Sh54 billion project by end of June.

By 4 months ago

NIA kicks off plans to revive Lower Kuja Irrigation Scheme

Migori County distributes rice seeds to farmers

100 farmers at received 10,000 kilograms of rice seeds to boost production.

By 5 months ago

Migori County distributes rice seeds to farmers

Sh140m fish plant lies idle for 2 years over lack of power

Mega investment is not in use because of lack of electricity. It was intended to address the problem of post-harvest losses attributed to lack of proper storage facilities

By 5 months ago

Sh140m fish plant lies idle for 2 years over lack of power

Ruto adding more burden on suffering taxpayers, says Kalonzo

Kalonzo President William Ruto’s regime and hinted at a possible return of protests over the high cost of living and taxation, citing the new Housing Act.

By 5 months ago

Ruto adding more burden on suffering taxpayers, says Kalonzo

Azimio senators vow to oversight state despite Raila's AU bid

The Senators have vowed to protect the rights of Kenyans even if opposition leader Raila Odinga exits the political stage.

By 6 months ago

Azimio senators vow to oversight state despite Raila's AU bid

Migori woman hangs herself, nine months old son

A 26-year-old woman in Kegonga, Kuria East Sub-County has committed suicide alongside her nine- months-old son over alleged frustrations from her husband.

By 7 months ago

Migori woman hangs herself, nine months old son

Content creators in Migori seek recognition by government

Content creators in Migori county now want the involvement of the national and county governments in their activities.

By 7 months ago

Content creators in Migori seek recognition by government

Migori County staffer dies by suicide over defilement allegations

Suna East sub-county Police commander Ben Kemboi said Dancun Opila’s body was found dangling from a tree at his home in Wiarot village, Kiringo sub-location.

By 8 months ago

Migori County staffer dies by suicide over defilement allegations

When a child is born with a hole in the heart

Data from the World Health Organization indicates that Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) remains the world's most common birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in 100 children.

By 8 months ago

When a child is born with a hole in the heart

State seeks to streamline mining sector

Salim Mvurya has announced plans to hold talks with his counterpart in the Environment Ministry over the gazettement of Macalder region as a forest.

By 8 months ago

State seeks to streamline mining sector

Kegonga residents protest death of teacher allegedly shot by police

Residents of Kegonga town in Kuria East Sub-County have protested the death of a primary school teacher who was allegedly shot by police officers in plain uniform on Christmas night.

By 8 months ago

Kegonga residents protest death of teacher allegedly shot by police

Opposition MPs back former president's political involvement

ODM leader Raila Odinga's allies have supported the decision by former President Uhuru Kenyatta to make a return to the political scene.

By 8 months ago

Opposition MPs back former president's political involvement

Police officer arrested for allegedly attacking man with machete

Police officer arrested for allegedly attacking a 31-year-old man with a machete in Migori, Nyatike Sub-County Police Commander Dorothy Migarusha confirms.

By 8 months ago

Police officer arrested for allegedly attacking man with machete

Raila hints at being in committee to select new IEBC commissioners

Raila outlined how the committee will be formed and said President Ruto and himself must be in the committee.

By 9 months ago

Raila hints at being in committee to select new IEBC commissioners

I escaped FGM, now I am helping others fight it

According to the Kenyan Demographic Health Survey 2022, 15 per cent of girls and women aged 15-49 in Kenya have undergone FGM.

By 9 months ago

I escaped FGM, now I am helping others fight it

Doctors' union lifts strike notice after agreement on salary arrears

Nyanza branch Chairman for KMPDU Onyango Ndong’a announced they would not proceed with their planned strike.

By 9 months ago

Doctors' union lifts strike notice after agreement on salary arrears

Stop hoodwinking Nyanza with projects, Raila tells ODM rebels

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has told off ODM rebels, saying that only the party can give nod for engagements with the president.

By 9 months ago

Stop hoodwinking Nyanza with projects, Raila tells ODM rebels

Raila slams Ruto regime, accuses it of failing El Nino flood victims

ODM leader Raila Odinga says Kenyans are worse off under the Ruto administration. Junet Mohamed says Raila is not retiring from politics any time soon.

By 9 months ago

Raila slams Ruto regime, accuses it of failing El Nino flood victims

Raila seeks to undo President's political gains in ODM bases

ODM leader is also expected to use visits to address wrangles among officials and push for the listing of new members. Nyatike MP says all is set for Raila’s visit.

By 9 months ago

Raila seeks to undo President's political gains in ODM bases

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