Wanga removes deputy governor from CEC post after by-election fallout

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga made the changes days after the Kaspul constituency by-election, where Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga defied the ODM position.

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Boyd Were Wins Kasipul Parliamentary Seat

Boyd Ong’ondo Were of the ODM party is the MP-elect for Kasipul Constituency.

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Kasipul race: Tight security amid fears of violence during voting

Voters to elect new MP following the murder Ong’ondo Were last April. Campaigns have been marred by violence and there are fears of chaos.

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Ethekon: Candidates risk disqualification even after winning by-election

Candidates who perpetrate electoral malpractices during the Thursday by-election can still be disqualified even after winning the elections.

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MP Kaluma seriously injured in Kasipul by-election violence

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma is nursing serious injuries after being attacked by goons during the Kasipul parliamentary by-election.

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How Ruto's 2027 presidential bid could polarise ODM

Mbadi has slammed ODM members opposing Ruto’s re-election and termed them as distractors.

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CS Mbadi declares himself Nyanza political kingpin

Mbadi has openly declared himself the heir to Raila’s political mantle, positioning himself as Nyanza’s next kingpin and hinting at a 2032 presidential bid while urging unity.

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75-year-old man arrested for defiling step granddaughter

The man reportedly defiled the girl at a village in East Kakdhimu Location in Rachuonyo West Sub-county.

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Why diabetes patients want drugs in public health facilities

The patients said they are unable to access the drugs at their nearest health facilities.

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Why violence may disadvantage candidates in Kasipul parliamentary by-election

Kasipul has recently hit headlines as a constituency with the highest incidences of political violence during the ongoing by-elections.

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Court hearing set as mediation fails in artiste, SDA Church case

The artiste had sued the SDA Church and several of its leaders for barring her from performing in its churches.

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Arrest of five suspects linked to Kasipul murder leaves DCI officers nursing injuries

Three police officers have been injured during the arrest of five suspects linked to the murder of two people during the ODM by-elections campaign in Kasipul.

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From total orphan to youth leader and Gen Z; This man Oburu Oginga

Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga is mocking those ruling him out of politics on account of age, saying he is as energetic as a child.

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Assistant Chief suspended over murder in Kasipul parliamentary seat by-election

His suspension comes after two young men were killed in a political violence in his homestead at Opondo Village on Thursday last week.

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Religious leaders condemn chaos rocking Kasipul constituency election campaigns

Bishop Odongo said the violence is causing grief in families unnecessarily.

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Maraga: I will stop corruption and looting of public resources

Maraga expressed concerns that corruption and looting are denying Kenyans essential services they should get from the government.

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Oburu: ODM's backing for Ruto in 2027 will be conditional

President William Ruto does not have automatic support from the ODM party in his 2027 re-election bid, acting ODM leader Oburu Oginga has said.

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Leaders criticise elders over county headquarters relocation

Omollo said the views did not reflect the opinions of Homa Bay Town constituency people.

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Agency appeals for financial assistance to uplift vulnerable students

The gaps are attributed to the fact that funds from the National Treasury alone cannot support all students who apply for the scholarship from UF.

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Ruto's re-election takes centre stage at women's forum

Kindiki graced the occasion for empowering 10,000 women financially at Sikri in Kasipul Constituency on Friday.

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Why youth should embrace farming for Kenya to be food secure in future

This comes amid a concern that many young people in the country abandon crop production for elderly persons.

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Wanga: ODM will not disintegrate after Raila's death

Wanga said Odinga established strong foundation which will enable ODM party to survive post his death.

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MP Atandi: No ODM leader can beat Ruto in 2027 polls

Atandi said the party should support President William Ruto’s re-election as it prepares for the 2032 presidential contest.

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Nyanza residents honour Raila by planting kang'o tree

From planting trees, cleaning streets, to holding vigils, sadness hovered around the region as they bade their last farewell to the legend who was instrumental in the country's progress.

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Rangwe MP Lilian Gogo's home razed in suspected arson attack

Rangwe MP Lilian Gogo has lost property worth millions of shillings after her house burnt down in suspected arson.

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Hawker shot dead as police disperse Raila supporters in Homa Bay

A police officer has been arrested after allegedly shooting dead a female hawker during a protest by the late ODM Leader Raila Odinga’s supporters in Homa Bay Town.

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Baptist church urges ODM leaders to shun wrangles after Raila's death

The Baptist Church in Kenya has appealed to ODM leaders to avoid leadership wrangles following the death of the party leader Raila Odinga.

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Mbadi: ODM will not field a presidential candidate in 2027

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has revealed that the ODM party will not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election.

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Poll officials urged to be impartial ahead of by-elections

IEBC has told security officials and its poll officers to demonstrate impartiality of the highest degree ahead of Kasipul parliamentary by-election.

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ODM in show of might in Kasipul as IEBC clears candidates

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga said ODM leadership would support Boyd Were to retain the seat.

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Maraga: Why church must help Kenyans choose the right leaders in 2027

Maraga said the role of the church in civic education cannot be underestimated. 

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Shock as TUK professor is killed in land dispute

A university professor has been murdered in cold blood over a land dispute in Homa Bay County.

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Solar street light relieves fishermen, traders in Kendu Bay

Fishermen and fishmongers in the area have been doing their business in the darkness, which has led to complaints over insecurity in the evening.

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Why Kasipul ODM aspirant wants nomination repeated

Newton Ogada has expressed concerns that the electoral process was marred by massive irregularities.

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Homa Bay County official pledges to pay contractors Sh480 million pending bills

Homa Bay County Contractors Association (HBCCA) said it has also shelved its plans to hold protests to give the dialogue a chance. 

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ODM aspirants raise concerns over uncertainty in polling stations ahead primaries

Uncertainty over polling stations marred Kasipul Constituency on Tuesday evening ahead of ODM party primaries today.

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Israel launches snail-killing drive to curb bilharzia in Homa Bay.

Bilharzia is a disease caused by snails and its signs vary from an early itchy rash, fever and aches.

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Grade seven girl murdered in Mbita, DCI launch investigations

The 13-year-old girl identified as Mary Triza was killed at Rabuor Village in Gembe Ward, Mbita Sub-county.

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Murkomen's proposed "fuel for police vehicles" opposed

Murkomen told Kenyans to bear with police officers who ask for money from them to fuel their vehicles during emergencies.

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Why Murkomen wants boda boda riders in security meetings

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen wants boda boda riders to attend security meetings in sub-counties to reduce crime.

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