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Olivia Odhiambo

Kisumu launches DNA and CPR Molecular Diagnostic Platform

DG Owili said the molecular laboratory is a landmark milestone not only in testing and monitoring HIV cases but also other pathogens such as Covid-19, TB, HPV and Hepatitis.

Kisumu launches DNA and CPR Molecular Diagnostic Platform

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital elevated to level 6 status

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital elevated to level 6 status

President Ruto unveils key projects in Kisumu

President Ruto unveils key projects in Kisumu

Raila pushes for closer Africa unity, integration and more trade

Raila pushes for closer Africa unity, integration and more trade

CS Joho warns illegal miners of stern action

Joho instructed mining officers in the region to actively monitor mining sites

CS Joho warns illegal miners of stern action

Opiyo Wandayi rallies Nyanza to support Ruto at thanksgiving event

He described their working union with Kenya Kwanza Alliance as the first milestone in a bigger political journey for the region.

Opiyo Wandayi rallies Nyanza to support Ruto at thanksgiving event

Kisumu county constructs Sh64 million agriculture college

Governor Anyang' Nyong'o's administration has constructed a Sh64 million agriculture college to boost the sector in Kisumu county.

Kisumu county constructs Sh64 million agriculture college

Raila: I talked to Ruto about new Cabinet nominees

ODM leader Raila Odinga has revealed he had discussions with President Wiliam Ruto before four of his allies were nominated to join the Cabinet.

Raila: I talked to Ruto about new Cabinet nominees

Learners and management at Kisumu Special School decry the poor state of the center

The school handles learners with physical and mental impairments.

Learners and management at Kisumu Special School decry the poor state of the center

Atwoli backs Ruto Cabinet picks, urges youth inclusion

COTU Sec-Gen Francis Atwoli backs President Ruto's decision to nominate four top ODM leaders to Cabinet citing their competency, urges him to name young people to the remaining slots.

Atwoli backs Ruto Cabinet picks, urges youth inclusion

Raila to Ruto: Heed people's warning shot

Raila says grievances raised by demonstrators affected all Kenyans and had been raised in the National Dialogue report.

By 2 months ago

Raila to Ruto: Heed people's warning shot

Raila criticises court decision allowing military streets' deployment

Azimio chief Raila Odinga faults court decision to allow KDF deployment, claims military’s role is to protect Kenya from internal strikes and foreign aggression.

By 2 months ago

Raila criticises court decision allowing military streets' deployment

Kenyan universities urged to embrace online learning

Prof Florence Indende of Maseno University and one of the COIL experts said among the challenges they are facing in incorporating the program in the institutions is internet connectivity.

By 2 months ago

Kenyan universities urged to embrace online learning

Azimio asks gov't to hold national conversation with Gen Z protesters

Wandayi argued that the Finance Bill 2024 was just a trigger but there were clear signs of pent-up emotions and frustrations that the young ones have lived with for too long.

By 2 months ago

Azimio asks gov't to hold national conversation with Gen Z protesters

How Azimio MPs plot to stop Finance Bill, but can they?

Azimio la Umoja Coalition is laying down a plan to frustrate the controversial Finance Bill 2024 as opposition against some of the tax proposals contained in the Bill continues to mount.

By 2 months ago

How Azimio MPs plot to stop Finance Bill, but can they?

Kisumu seeks Sh1b to repair roads destroyed by floods

Residents complained about the poor roads that were affecting access to markets, schools and hospitals.

By 3 months ago

Kisumu seeks Sh1b to repair roads destroyed by floods

Stop ethnic politics, Wandayi tells Nyeri Governor

Azimio warns UDA leaders from castigating those who voted against them.

By 3 months ago

Stop ethnic politics, Wandayi tells Nyeri Governor

Nyong'o threatens to de-register contractors bullying Kisumu County staff

Nyong’o issued a stern warning and threatened to delete bids.

By 3 months ago

Nyong'o threatens to de-register contractors bullying Kisumu County staff

Kisumu participates in study on cause of death among adults with HIV

Kisumu County will participate in a new study that seeks to establish the cause of death among adults with HIV in the region.

By 4 months ago

Kisumu participates in study on cause of death among adults with HIV

Kakamega hosts workshop on prevention, management of zoonotic diseases

The workshop aims at enhancing coordination and implementation of the One Health approach at the county level to improve the prevention and management of zoonotic diseases.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega hosts workshop on prevention, management of zoonotic diseases

Stakeholders reject tobacco graphic health warnings

The stakeholders want the Ministry of Health to focus more on a packaged scientific engagement to help increase knowledge about the risks associated with tobacco use instead.

By 4 months ago

Stakeholders reject tobacco graphic health warnings

Final Salute: Body of fallen CDF Gen. Francis Ogolla arrives in Kisumu

The body of Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, arrives in Kisumu aboard a Kenya Airforce chopper ahead of burial at his Ng'iya home in Siaya.

By 4 months ago

Final Salute: Body of fallen CDF Gen. Francis Ogolla arrives in Kisumu

Human rights activists call for prudent use of climate funds

Activists have challenged Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o's administration to ensure effective management of climate finances in the county.

By 4 months ago

Human rights activists call for prudent use of climate funds

Rice farmers eye better yield with hybrid seeds

The new hybrid variety is good because it records higher yields.

By 4 months ago

Rice farmers eye better yield with hybrid seeds

Several Chavakali Boys High School students injured in accident

A student from Chavakali Boys High School has died following a road accident on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway.

By 5 months ago

Several Chavakali Boys High School students injured in accident

State set to gazette SHIF on Friday

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha said it is no longer in doubt as the laws to operationalise the fund are in place.

By 6 months ago

State set to gazette SHIF on Friday

Raila urges governors to ensure proper planning of urban areas

Raila noted that Kenyan cities are clogged with traffic because people have created bus stages and markets where they were not supposed to be.

By 7 months ago

Raila urges governors to ensure proper planning of urban areas

60pc of mental health cases linked to abuse

Kisumu County Hospital study reveals a close connection between alarming rates of Intimate Partner Violence mental health challenges.

By 7 months ago

60pc of mental health cases linked to abuse

Raila faults church for failing to call out Kenya Kwanza excesses

Raila has accused the church of neglecting Kenyans and instead supports bad policies of the Kenya Kwanza government that have worsened the hard economic times.

By 7 months ago

Raila faults church for failing to call out Kenya Kwanza excesses

Siaya to improve paediatric ward, hospital morgue

The county government's planned rehabilitation of the ward includes increasing the bed capacity in the pediatric ward from 60 to around 100 and installing piped oxygen.

By 9 months ago

Siaya to improve paediatric ward, hospital morgue

Nyambaria High School under probe after students threaten Knec officials

The Ministry of Education has launched investigations into the conduct of Nyambaria Boys High School in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

By 9 months ago

Nyambaria High School under probe after students threaten Knec officials

Governor Nyong'o steps up efforts to respond to sickle cell

The centre to be used for early diagnosis of sickle cell to save lives is part of the strategy by the county to reduce the disease burden.

By 9 months ago

Governor Nyong'o steps up efforts to respond to sickle cell

Raila pledges to expose rot in fuel dealings

Azimio leader says rogue government officials are pocketing Sh30 for every litre of fuel sold. Last week, Uganda threatened to stop procuring oil through Kenya.

By 10 months ago

Raila pledges to expose rot in fuel dealings

CS Joho warns illegal miners of stern action

Joho instructed mining officers in the region to actively monitor mining sites

CS Joho warns illegal miners of stern action

Opiyo Wandayi rallies Nyanza to support Ruto at thanksgiving event

He described their working union with Kenya Kwanza Alliance as the first milestone in a bigger political journey for the region.

Opiyo Wandayi rallies Nyanza to support Ruto at thanksgiving event

Kisumu county constructs Sh64 million agriculture college

Governor Anyang' Nyong'o's administration has constructed a Sh64 million agriculture college to boost the sector in Kisumu county.

Kisumu county constructs Sh64 million agriculture college

Raila: I talked to Ruto about new Cabinet nominees

ODM leader Raila Odinga has revealed he had discussions with President Wiliam Ruto before four of his allies were nominated to join the Cabinet.

Raila: I talked to Ruto about new Cabinet nominees

Learners and management at Kisumu Special School decry the poor state of the center

The school handles learners with physical and mental impairments.

Learners and management at Kisumu Special School decry the poor state of the center

Atwoli backs Ruto Cabinet picks, urges youth inclusion

COTU Sec-Gen Francis Atwoli backs President Ruto's decision to nominate four top ODM leaders to Cabinet citing their competency, urges him to name young people to the remaining slots.

Atwoli backs Ruto Cabinet picks, urges youth inclusion

Raila to Ruto: Heed people's warning shot

Raila says grievances raised by demonstrators affected all Kenyans and had been raised in the National Dialogue report.

By 2 months ago

Raila to Ruto: Heed people's warning shot

Raila criticises court decision allowing military streets' deployment

Azimio chief Raila Odinga faults court decision to allow KDF deployment, claims military’s role is to protect Kenya from internal strikes and foreign aggression.

By 2 months ago

Raila criticises court decision allowing military streets' deployment

Kenyan universities urged to embrace online learning

Prof Florence Indende of Maseno University and one of the COIL experts said among the challenges they are facing in incorporating the program in the institutions is internet connectivity.

By 2 months ago

Kenyan universities urged to embrace online learning

Azimio asks gov't to hold national conversation with Gen Z protesters

Wandayi argued that the Finance Bill 2024 was just a trigger but there were clear signs of pent-up emotions and frustrations that the young ones have lived with for too long.

By 2 months ago

Azimio asks gov't to hold national conversation with Gen Z protesters

How Azimio MPs plot to stop Finance Bill, but can they?

Azimio la Umoja Coalition is laying down a plan to frustrate the controversial Finance Bill 2024 as opposition against some of the tax proposals contained in the Bill continues to mount.

By 2 months ago

How Azimio MPs plot to stop Finance Bill, but can they?

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