County officials told to quit their jobs

This follows accusations that some officials in the executive arm of the county government are sabotaging Governor Gladys Wanga’s administration.

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Livelihoods at risk as water hyacinth spreads in Lake Victoria

The invasive water hyacinth has spread to six beaches of Lake Victoria in Homa Bay County, affecting fishing, a key source of livelihood for thousands of residents in the area

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24 fishermen arrested by Ugandan security officers in Lake Victoria

The arrest used to be rampant a few years ago but it is now gaining moment again, a move that may impede diplomatic relations between Kenya and Uganda if not handled tactfully.

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Homa Bay Majority Leader, ex-Speaker clash over Wanga's performance

Homa Bay County Assembly Majority Leader Richard Ogindo has clashed with former Speaker Julius Gaya over the performance of the county government.

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Speaker Kingi call on Kenyans to demand development

Kingi said all Kenyans were entitled to development regardless of who they voted for because they all pay taxes.

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Amason Kingi: Development is every taxpayer's right, not a political favour

Kingi said all Kenyans were entitled to development regardless of who they voted for because they all pay taxes.

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Complaints over ODM's list of officials in Ndhiwa

ODM has moved to resolve a leadership tussle in Ndhiwa constituency as two factions claim control of the party branch.

By 17 days ago

Teachers' unions oppose Raila's proposal to devolve education

Teachers have rejected ODM leader Raila Odinga’s proposal to devolve primary and secondary education to county governments.

By 19 days ago

Faithful protest alleged St Peter's Oyugis land grab

Tension has gripped St Peter’s Oyugis Catholic Parish in Homa Bay County after congregants protested against a private developer accused of grabbing the church’s land.

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Boost for learners as CoG unveils pre-school feeding policy

The quest to keep more learners in school received a major boost following the launch of a transformative school feeding policy by the CoG in collaboration with Food For Education.

By 21 days ago

Nyanza leaders back Ruto, Raila alliance ahead of 2027

Accompanied by several Migori politicians, Mr Anyanga said the alliance between Ruto and Raila was helping bridge political divides and foster unity across the country.

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Raila wants counties to handle education up to secondary level

ODM leader says it does not make sense for Education CS to manage all schools from Nairobi.

By 23 days ago

Glimpse of hope as Lake Victoria's blue economy takes shape

To revitalize transportation in Lake Victoria, government has upgraded several ports in the region as counties also invest in lake safety as they seek to exploit the blue economy.

By 25 days ago

Alfred Cheruiyot wins Roan Antelope Half Marathon for the second time

Alfred Cheruiyot has defended his title in this year’s Roan Antelope Half Marathon at Ruma National Park in Homa Bay County.

By 27 days ago

Promises galore as Ruto, Raila bid to strengthen union

The President unveiled a new package of benefits for the Nyanza region and pledged to complete several road projects.

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Devolution Conference: Hoteliers reap big ahead of Devolution Conference

Hoteliers in Homa Bay Town have begun reaping from the devolution conference scheduled in the area next week.

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Homa Bay county sets up GBV recovery centres

The project was undertaken by Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC) in partnership with the Homa Bay county government.

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Homa Bay County names streets ahead of devolution conference

The decision by the County Government to name streets in Homa Bay Town has elicited mixed reactions.

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Don't give your husband money to keep, Ida Odinga tells businesswomen

Her concerns were that some women still do not know how to open bank accounts. 

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Outrage as teachers perform 'inappropriate' dance at Agoro Sare High School

A video of the teachers dancing during the school’s cultural day this week has raised concerns about the level of morality at Agoro Sare High School.

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KWS urged to improve services after raising park fees

In Homa Bay, a number of residents allowed the KWS to increase the park fees, but with accountability on service delivery.

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Fingerlings hatchery to address fish deficit in the country

The hatchery constructed on the shore of Lake Victoria is aimed at hatching tilapia eggs.

By 1 month ago

Gaza reminiscent of Ethiopia, Biafra famines: UN

The humanitarian disaster in Gaza is reminiscent of last century's famines in Ethiopia and Nigeria's Biafra region which jointly claimed over two million lives, the UN food agency warned Tuesday.

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Ruto to host devolution conference in Homa Bay

President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga will attend this year’s devolution conference expected to take place at  the Homa Bay High School. 

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The lost shield: PrEP crisis hits discordant couples, sex workers

Unavailability of PrEP is putting sex workers and other vulnerable groups at serious risk of infection

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Gospel singer sues SDA church over ban

Otieno indicated that the executive secretary of the Southern Kenya Lake Field of the SDA Church wrote a memo that barred her from performing in any of the Field churches.

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Tied to a tree: Missing Homa Bay man found murdered in gruesome attack

Otila’s body was discovered by a resident who was walking in the area. He was half-naked.

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'Ruto must go is not an agenda': ODM leaders push back on protest calls

Wanga expressed concern that some opposition leaders were blaming ODM for being reluctant to participate in anti-government demonstrations.

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Homa Bay County begins developing climate change adaption plan

The plan is aimed at mitigating the impact of the adverse climatic conditions by addressing the drivers.

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How elders enable sex pests to evade justice

The family of the perpetrator engages the survivor’s relatives for settlement.  Among the 214 girls who attended anti-natal clinic, 40 were HIV positive.

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The late Asiyo eulogised as mother of affirmative action

While serving in the seventh parliament in April 1997, Asiyo tabled an affirmative action motion. The motion was aimed at dealing with the exclusion of women in Kenyan politics.

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Homa Bay nurses threaten to down tools

Nurses in Homa Bay have threatened to down their tools if their grievances are not addressed.

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Court frees Rigathi allies and 35 others on bond in terror linked case

Prosecution claims the suspects face serious charges such as terrorism. But the magistrate ruled that there was no reason for them to remain behind bars.

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Veteran politician Phoebe Asiyo dies at 93

According to her son, Caesar Asiyo, she died of a stroke.

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Gold discovery excites locals, cuts fishing pressure on Lake Victoria

Residents of Masangura in Homa Bay County are optimistic about a huge change in their fortunes following the discovery of gold in the area.

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Marathon initiative launched seeks to boost tourism in Homa Bay

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)'s Kennedy Ochieng, said the event will enhance the conservation of roan antelopes.

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Muslims urged to hold special prayers as leaders eulogise Chief Kadhi

Leaders in the area, led by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, condoled with Muslims over the death of the Kadhi.

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Grief as farmhand kills her boss' daughter before hanging himself

According to a police report, Ida’s mother, Pamela Audi, left her daughter at home with the farmhand when she was going to Kisumu last week.

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Family wants police to probe death of kin in custody

The family of a 29-year-old fisherman who died in police custody in Homa Bay County wants further investigations into the matter.

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Wanga accuses Gachagua of using Gen Z 'for power'

ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga has alleged that opposition leaders are using the Gen Z-led demonstrations to usurp power through the backdoor.

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