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State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths
The government plans to spend Sh33 billion to create job opportunities for a million youth in three years through the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.
By 19 days ago
State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths
Puzzle of lost police guns, M-Pesa robberies and murders in Mumias
Roselyda Akinyi was shot dead and robbed near a bank after withdrawing cash for her M-Pesa shop.
By 21 days ago
Puzzle of lost police guns, M-Pesa robberies and murders in Mumias
Butere Girls traumatised after 'Echoes of War' play ban despite court order
Anglican Church Butere Diocese Bishop, Rose Okeno, who serves as the girls’ spiritual guardian, said the students remained deeply traumatised and would undergo counselling.
By 28 days ago
Butere Girls traumatised after 'Echoes of War' play ban despite court order
IM bank eyes MSME's in quest for Western's market
The move is part of the bank's broader effort to contribute to the growth of the local economy.
By 1 month ago
IM bank eyes MSME's in quest for Western's market
Pregnant woman, sister-in-law fatally shot as police clash with villagers in Likuyani
Angered by the turn of events, the villagers marched to Ashibira's home setting on fire houses in the compound before police arrived. 
By 1 month ago
Pregnant woman, sister-in-law fatally shot as police clash with villagers in Likuyani
Three decades apart: Man's search for his father ends in joy
David Molenje and Rebecca Murunga parted ways in 1994 when she was six months pregnant. Father and son met for the first time last Friday.
By 2 months ago
Three decades apart: Man's search for his father ends in joy
Church and family ask politicians not to bring goons to MP's burial
Catholic Church and widow say late Malava MP Malulu Injendi was humble and peaceful. Commissioner warns politicians to respect Ruto at burial today.
By 2 months ago
Church and family ask politicians not to bring goons to MP's burial
Pass village elders' Bill in honour of our late MP, Parliament urged
Residents of Kakamega County now want parliament to fast-track the enactment of the National Government Coordination (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in honour of the late Malava MP Malulu.
By 2 months ago
Pass village elders' Bill in honour of our late MP, Parliament urged
MP Nabulindo, Echesa summoned by council of elders over funeral chaos
Wanga Kingdom Council of Elders has summoned MP Nabulindo, former CS Echesa over chaos at a funeral to appease the dead, warn of dire consequences.
By 2 months ago
MP Nabulindo, Echesa summoned by council of elders over funeral chaos
Blow for Mudavadi as allies unveil new political party
Led by former Secretary General, Dr Barack Muluka, the allies said the new party, Umoja Summit Party-Kenya (USP-K), seeks to unite the Western region ahead of the 2027 elections.
By 2 months ago
Blow for Mudavadi as allies unveil new political party
Kakamega partners with Jacaranda Health to construct Sh50 million maternity ward
The modern maternity wing project is a partnership between the county and Jacaranda Health in line with the county’s ‘Tutunze Kakamega Service Delivery Redesign.
By 2 months ago
Kakamega partners with Jacaranda Health to construct Sh50 million maternity ward
Two people dead as 18 miners rescued after the collapse of a Kakamega gold mine
Two miners died while 18 others were rescued at the Tumaini gold mine in Museno Village, Kakamega County after the walls of the mines collapsed on Monday evening.
By 3 months ago
Two people dead as 18 miners rescued after the collapse of a Kakamega gold mine
Several feared dead after goldmine collapses in Kakamega
Several artisanal miners are feared dead at the Tumaini gold mine site in Museno Village, Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County after the walls of the mine collapsed on Monday evening.
By 3 months ago
Several feared dead after goldmine collapses in Kakamega
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Farmers, leaders protest Jaswant's takeover of plants at Mumias Sugar
The cane miller is leased to Sarbi Singh Rai, owner of Uganda-based Sarrai Group.His brother and owner of West Kenya Sugar, Jaswant.
By 3 months ago
Farmers, leaders protest Jaswant's takeover of plants at Mumias Sugar
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Inside William Ruto's plans to revive sugar industry
The President said the problem facing the sector is lack of prompt payment to farmers and announced the government has written off Sh117 billion in debts owed by millers.
By 3 months ago
Inside William Ruto's plans to revive sugar industry
Ruto embraces kasongo and zakayo nicknames, pledges to deliver key projects
President William Ruto has laughed off the nicknames ‘Kasongo’ and ‘Zakayo’ reiterating that he has no issue with them as so long as he continues to deliver on his promise.
By 3 months ago
Ruto embraces kasongo and zakayo nicknames, pledges to deliver key projects
Ruto: I will not abandon my development plan to play populist politics
Ruto has vowed not to abandon his development agenda like the affordable housing plan to engage in populistic politics despite mounting criticism and advice from his allies.
By 3 months ago
Ruto: I will not abandon my development plan to play populist politics
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Ruto to Uhuru: You failed the youth you are now inciting
President William Ruto yesterday told the youths not to listen to naysayers inciting them against his administration.
By 3 months ago
Ruto to Uhuru: You failed the youth you are now inciting
Government to release Sh48.8B capitation to school next week, says CS Mbadi
The government has announced that it will release Sh48.8 billion capitation to schools next week, urging learning institutions to be patient over delayed disbursements.
By 3 months ago
Government to release Sh48.8B capitation to school next week, says CS Mbadi
Kakamega banks on Boda bodas in fight against drug theft
Kakamega County Government has partnered with Boda boda operators in a move that aims to curb the theft of drugs and non-pharmaceuticals in public hospitals.
By 3 months ago
Kakamega banks on Boda bodas in fight against drug theft
Keep politics out of sugar millers management, MP Salasya warns
Mumias management says the new machine can crush up to 6,000 tonnes of sugar cane.
By 3 months ago
Keep politics out of sugar millers management, MP Salasya warns
Mudavadi: politicians are frustrating reconstitution of IEBC
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused politicians of frustrating the reconstitution of the electoral commission through the court process.
By 5 months ago
Mudavadi: politicians are frustrating reconstitution of IEBC
Governors accept Sh387b, warn critical services face uncertainty
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said the Council of Governors is not satisfied with Sh387 billion given to devolved units.
By 5 months ago
Governors accept Sh387b, warn critical services face uncertainty
Governors refute Mbadi claims that county funds disbursed
The Governors described Mbadi’s claims as misleading and maintained that counties are still grappling with a biting cash crunch.
By 5 months ago
Governors refute Mbadi claims that county funds disbursed
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State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths
The government plans to spend Sh33 billion to create job opportunities for a million youth in three years through the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.
By 19 days ago
State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths
Puzzle of lost police guns, M-Pesa robberies and murders in Mumias
Roselyda Akinyi was shot dead and robbed near a bank after withdrawing cash for her M-Pesa shop.
By 21 days ago
Puzzle of lost police guns, M-Pesa robberies and murders in Mumias
Butere Girls traumatised after 'Echoes of War' play ban despite court order
Anglican Church Butere Diocese Bishop, Rose Okeno, who serves as the girls’ spiritual guardian, said the students remained deeply traumatised and would undergo counselling.
By 28 days ago
Butere Girls traumatised after 'Echoes of War' play ban despite court order
IM bank eyes MSME's in quest for Western's market
The move is part of the bank's broader effort to contribute to the growth of the local economy.
By 1 month ago
IM bank eyes MSME's in quest for Western's market
Pregnant woman, sister-in-law fatally shot as police clash with villagers in Likuyani
Angered by the turn of events, the villagers marched to Ashibira's home setting on fire houses in the compound before police arrived. 
By 1 month ago
Pregnant woman, sister-in-law fatally shot as police clash with villagers in Likuyani
Three decades apart: Man's search for his father ends in joy
David Molenje and Rebecca Murunga parted ways in 1994 when she was six months pregnant. Father and son met for the first time last Friday.
By 2 months ago
Three decades apart: Man's search for his father ends in joy
Church and family ask politicians not to bring goons to MP's burial
Catholic Church and widow say late Malava MP Malulu Injendi was humble and peaceful. Commissioner warns politicians to respect Ruto at burial today.
By 2 months ago
Church and family ask politicians not to bring goons to MP's burial
Pass village elders' Bill in honour of our late MP, Parliament urged
Residents of Kakamega County now want parliament to fast-track the enactment of the National Government Coordination (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in honour of the late Malava MP Malulu.
By 2 months ago
Pass village elders' Bill in honour of our late MP, Parliament urged
MP Nabulindo, Echesa summoned by council of elders over funeral chaos
Wanga Kingdom Council of Elders has summoned MP Nabulindo, former CS Echesa over chaos at a funeral to appease the dead, warn of dire consequences.
By 2 months ago
MP Nabulindo, Echesa summoned by council of elders over funeral chaos
Blow for Mudavadi as allies unveil new political party
Led by former Secretary General, Dr Barack Muluka, the allies said the new party, Umoja Summit Party-Kenya (USP-K), seeks to unite the Western region ahead of the 2027 elections.
By 2 months ago
Blow for Mudavadi as allies unveil new political party
Kakamega partners with Jacaranda Health to construct Sh50 million maternity ward
The modern maternity wing project is a partnership between the county and Jacaranda Health in line with the county’s ‘Tutunze Kakamega Service Delivery Redesign.
By 2 months ago
Kakamega partners with Jacaranda Health to construct Sh50 million maternity ward
Two people dead as 18 miners rescued after the collapse of a Kakamega gold mine
Two miners died while 18 others were rescued at the Tumaini gold mine in Museno Village, Kakamega County after the walls of the mines collapsed on Monday evening.
By 3 months ago
Two people dead as 18 miners rescued after the collapse of a Kakamega gold mine
Several feared dead after goldmine collapses in Kakamega
Several artisanal miners are feared dead at the Tumaini gold mine site in Museno Village, Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County after the walls of the mine collapsed on Monday evening.
By 3 months ago
Several feared dead after goldmine collapses in Kakamega
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Farmers, leaders protest Jaswant's takeover of plants at Mumias Sugar
The cane miller is leased to Sarbi Singh Rai, owner of Uganda-based Sarrai Group.His brother and owner of West Kenya Sugar, Jaswant.
By 3 months ago
Farmers, leaders protest Jaswant's takeover of plants at Mumias Sugar
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Inside William Ruto's plans to revive sugar industry
The President said the problem facing the sector is lack of prompt payment to farmers and announced the government has written off Sh117 billion in debts owed by millers.
By 3 months ago
Inside William Ruto's plans to revive sugar industry
Ruto embraces kasongo and zakayo nicknames, pledges to deliver key projects
President William Ruto has laughed off the nicknames ‘Kasongo’ and ‘Zakayo’ reiterating that he has no issue with them as so long as he continues to deliver on his promise.
By 3 months ago
Ruto embraces kasongo and zakayo nicknames, pledges to deliver key projects
County to settle expenses of Muyeye quarry victims
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