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Olivia Odhiambo

Nyong'o opposes the government's plans to lease sugar mills

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has opposed plans by the National Government to lease sugar mills arguing that it will return the people to abject rural poverty, land grab and ethnic upheavals.

Nyong'o opposes the government's plans to lease sugar mills

Kisumu's Sh30m rice plant set to begin operations

Kisumu's Sh30m rice plant set to begin operations

Orengo writes to President Ruto seeking a meeting

Orengo writes to President Ruto seeking a meeting

Parkinson's cases rise as policy gaps persist

Parkinson's cases rise as policy gaps persist

George Odour: A send-off in pictures

President William Ruto, Raila Odinga, Energy CS Wandayi, and Governors Orengo, Wanga, and Nyong’o among key leaders attending burial of Odinga’s bodyguard, George Oduor, in Rarieda, Siaya.

George Odour: A send-off in pictures

Raila blasts MPs over Sh500b county funds stalemate

Raila Odinga has criticized MPs for allegedly frustrating devolution and has threatened to lead a campaign against the sitting MPs if they fail to release Sh500B revenue to counties.

Raila blasts MPs over Sh500b county funds stalemate

Energy Ministry intensifies power expansion in South Nyanza

The ministry will also extend a transmission line from Thurdibuoro in Kisumu to Ndhiwa in Homa Bay County.

Energy Ministry intensifies power expansion in South Nyanza

Kisumu fishermen to benefit from new AQUAFEDHA funding model

Fishermen from Kisumu county will benefit from a new funding model rolled out by the County government to support the sector.

Kisumu fishermen to benefit from new AQUAFEDHA funding model

Alarm as Cholera outbreak in Kisumu kills three

Cholera outbreak kills three people in Kisumu County; Health CEC Gregory Ganda says sensitisation efforts ongoing.

Alarm as Cholera outbreak in Kisumu kills three

Over 1000 traders trained in bookkeeping and environment conservation

More than 1,000 micro retailers and manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods in Kisumu have been trained on how to improve their operational efficiency.

By 2 months ago

Over 1000 traders trained in bookkeeping and environment conservation

Wandayi warns against vandalism of electricity infrastructure

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned against vandalism of electricity infrastructure saying culprits will face stern action.

By 2 months ago

Wandayi warns against vandalism of electricity infrastructure

Wandayi warns Kalonzo over planned talks with Raila

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has downplayed the planned talks between Azimio la Umoja co-principals Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka.

By 2 months ago

Wandayi warns Kalonzo over planned talks with Raila

Deliver or we meet on the streets, ODM tells Ruto

The tone from the party's top brass has changed with the party appearing to be gearing up for a fresh pushback against Kenya Kwanza.

By 2 months ago

Deliver or we meet on the streets, ODM tells Ruto

State lines up Sh1 billion electricity projects in Western

Western region will benefit from Sh1 billion electricity projects to boost power supply.

By 2 months ago

State lines up Sh1 billion electricity projects in Western

Hope for Nyanza as region eyes mega projects to revive economy

Nyanza counties are pegging their hopes on several multi-billion infrastructural projects to attract investment and exploit the region's economic potential.

By 2 months ago

Hope for Nyanza as region eyes mega projects to revive economy

Tributes pour in as legendary scholar Bethwel Ogot dies

Prof Bethwel Ogot was an eminent African scholar who specialised in African history, research methods, and theory.

By 3 months ago

Tributes pour in as legendary scholar Bethwel Ogot dies

EACC arrests Rongo MP Paul Abuoro over corruption claims

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers have arrested Rongo MP Paul Abuoro over conflict of interest and theft of public funds.

By 3 months ago

EACC arrests Rongo MP Paul Abuoro over corruption claims

CBO donates food and other essentials to Kisumu inmates

Ms Atieno said the Bible doctrines that ask Christians to visit those behind bars inspired her to start the programme.

By 3 months ago

CBO donates food and other essentials to Kisumu inmates

Discontent in ODM over Raila's alliance with Ruto's regime

His allies have thrown their weight behind the push to support Ruto administration but hardliners voice opposition and have vowed to keep questioning the government’s excesses

By 3 months ago

Discontent in ODM over Raila's alliance with Ruto's regime

Kisumu county rolls out Sh36 million cage fish project

Governor Anyang' Nyong'o's administration has embarked on an ambitious plan to revamp the fishing industry by providing fishermen with fish cages.

By 3 months ago

Kisumu county rolls out Sh36 million cage fish project

Governor Nyong'o: This is my scorecard, and I delivered on my promises

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has presented his scorecard to residents, stating that he has delivered on his campaign promises.

By 4 months ago

Governor Nyong'o: This is my scorecard, and I delivered on my promises

EACC recovers Sh300 million public land in Kisumu

Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered Sh300 million land in Kisumu county in a span of two months.

By 4 months ago

EACC recovers Sh300 million public land in Kisumu

10 dead as floods wreak havoc in 20 counties

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo on Tuesday said 20 counties have been affected by the raging floodwaters.

By 5 months ago

10 dead as floods wreak havoc in 20 counties

Kisumu launches innovative cancer dashboard to track cancer patients.

Kisumu County has launched a cancer Epidemiology Dashboard to revolutionize how to track and manage cancer patients.

By 5 months ago

Kisumu launches innovative cancer dashboard to track cancer patients.

Public health facilities to be prioritised in NHIF pending bills payment

The government has already paid Sh5 billion of the Sh19 billion outstanding bill.

By 5 months ago

Public health facilities to be prioritised in NHIF pending bills payment

State lines up electricity projects in Nyanza, Western

The Energy Ministry has announced plans for major electricity projects in Nyanza and Western to boost power supply.

By 5 months ago

State lines up electricity projects in Nyanza, Western

George Odour: A send-off in pictures

President William Ruto, Raila Odinga, Energy CS Wandayi, and Governors Orengo, Wanga, and Nyong’o among key leaders attending burial of Odinga’s bodyguard, George Oduor, in Rarieda, Siaya.

George Odour: A send-off in pictures

Raila blasts MPs over Sh500b county funds stalemate

Raila Odinga has criticized MPs for allegedly frustrating devolution and has threatened to lead a campaign against the sitting MPs if they fail to release Sh500B revenue to counties.

Raila blasts MPs over Sh500b county funds stalemate

Energy Ministry intensifies power expansion in South Nyanza

The ministry will also extend a transmission line from Thurdibuoro in Kisumu to Ndhiwa in Homa Bay County.

Energy Ministry intensifies power expansion in South Nyanza

Kisumu fishermen to benefit from new AQUAFEDHA funding model

Fishermen from Kisumu county will benefit from a new funding model rolled out by the County government to support the sector.

Kisumu fishermen to benefit from new AQUAFEDHA funding model

Alarm as Cholera outbreak in Kisumu kills three

Cholera outbreak kills three people in Kisumu County; Health CEC Gregory Ganda says sensitisation efforts ongoing.

Alarm as Cholera outbreak in Kisumu kills three

Over 1000 traders trained in bookkeeping and environment conservation

More than 1,000 micro retailers and manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods in Kisumu have been trained on how to improve their operational efficiency.

By 2 months ago

Over 1000 traders trained in bookkeeping and environment conservation

Wandayi warns against vandalism of electricity infrastructure

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned against vandalism of electricity infrastructure saying culprits will face stern action.

By 2 months ago

Wandayi warns against vandalism of electricity infrastructure

Wandayi warns Kalonzo over planned talks with Raila

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has downplayed the planned talks between Azimio la Umoja co-principals Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka.

By 2 months ago

Wandayi warns Kalonzo over planned talks with Raila

Deliver or we meet on the streets, ODM tells Ruto

The tone from the party's top brass has changed with the party appearing to be gearing up for a fresh pushback against Kenya Kwanza.

By 2 months ago

Deliver or we meet on the streets, ODM tells Ruto

State lines up Sh1 billion electricity projects in Western

Western region will benefit from Sh1 billion electricity projects to boost power supply.

By 2 months ago

State lines up Sh1 billion electricity projects in Western

Hope for Nyanza as region eyes mega projects to revive economy

Nyanza counties are pegging their hopes on several multi-billion infrastructural projects to attract investment and exploit the region's economic potential.

By 2 months ago

Hope for Nyanza as region eyes mega projects to revive economy

Tributes pour in as legendary scholar Bethwel Ogot dies

Prof Bethwel Ogot was an eminent African scholar who specialised in African history, research methods, and theory.

By 3 months ago

Tributes pour in as legendary scholar Bethwel Ogot dies

EACC arrests Rongo MP Paul Abuoro over corruption claims

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers have arrested Rongo MP Paul Abuoro over conflict of interest and theft of public funds.

By 3 months ago

EACC arrests Rongo MP Paul Abuoro over corruption claims

CBO donates food and other essentials to Kisumu inmates

Ms Atieno said the Bible doctrines that ask Christians to visit those behind bars inspired her to start the programme.

By 3 months ago

CBO donates food and other essentials to Kisumu inmates

Discontent in ODM over Raila's alliance with Ruto's regime

His allies have thrown their weight behind the push to support Ruto administration but hardliners voice opposition and have vowed to keep questioning the government’s excesses

By 3 months ago

Discontent in ODM over Raila's alliance with Ruto's regime

Kisumu county rolls out Sh36 million cage fish project

Governor Anyang' Nyong'o's administration has embarked on an ambitious plan to revamp the fishing industry by providing fishermen with fish cages.

By 3 months ago

Kisumu county rolls out Sh36 million cage fish project

Governor Nyong'o: This is my scorecard, and I delivered on my promises

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has presented his scorecard to residents, stating that he has delivered on his campaign promises.

By 4 months ago

Governor Nyong'o: This is my scorecard, and I delivered on my promises

EACC recovers Sh300 million public land in Kisumu

Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered Sh300 million land in Kisumu county in a span of two months.

By 4 months ago

EACC recovers Sh300 million public land in Kisumu

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