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Bernard Lusigi

Nurses to strike over delayed permanent hiring under UHC

A health crisis is looming in the country after the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) on Tuesday threatened to join a doctors' strike over unmet promises.

Nurses to strike over delayed permanent hiring under UHC

Two bank tellers in spot as DCI tighten probe in murder of Mumias teacher

Two bank tellers in spot as DCI tighten probe in murder of Mumias teacher

Sunset deadline: Why Luhya elders must be buried before dusk

Sunset deadline: Why Luhya elders must be buried before dusk

Police probe bank tellers over murder of teacher in Mumias

Police probe bank tellers over murder of teacher in Mumias

Governor Barasa asks miners to stop works due to heavy rains

Governor Barasa urges miners to pause activities amid heavy rains.

Governor Barasa asks miners to stop works due to heavy rains

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 months 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

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

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

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 4 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 4 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

Governor Barasa asks miners to stop works due to heavy rains

Governor Barasa urges miners to pause activities amid heavy rains.

Governor Barasa asks miners to stop works due to heavy rains

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 months 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

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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