Farmers bank on weather forecast information to boost production

A section of farmers in Mbita sub-county, Homa Bay County, have benefited from training on how to use weather forecast information to boost crop production. 

By 11 days ago

Stop treating us like criminals, youths tell State

The youth in Homa Bay County want the government to avoid perceiving them as hooligans when they advocate for their rights through peaceful demonstrations.

By 11 days ago

PSs urge Kenyans to embrace SHA for affordable care

Five Principal Secretaries (PSs) have urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to access free and affordable medical care.

By 12 days ago

Man seeks justice after police assault

A 36-year-old fisherman has been hospitalised after he was allegedly assaulted by police over a disagreement with his female neighbour at Ringiti Island, Homa Bay County.

By 14 days ago

Albert Ojwang's family wants DIG Lagat prosecuted

The family of slain teacher and social media influencer Albert Ojwang wants the Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat arrested and prosecuted.

By 17 days ago

Albert Ojwang's family denies filing petition over his death

The family of slain teacher Albert Ojwang’s family has refuted a report that it is a party to a petition seeking the removal of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat from office.

By 18 days ago

Magistrate shortage stalls justice for girl defiled by uncle

Senators expose justice delays in a girl's defilement case amid court backlogs.

By 19 days ago

Man arrested for defiling his adopted daughter in Mfangano Island

A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Homa Bay County for allegedly defiling his 12-year-old adopted daughter.

By 23 days ago

MCAs clash over Majority Leader impeachment bid

Tension gripped the Homa Bay County Assembly as a planned ouster of Majority Leader Richard Ogindo led to a dramatic confrontation, with factions clashing physically at the assembly.

By 24 days ago

"He was my only child": Ojwang's mother mourns son's death in police custody

She vividly recalled how a group of police officers arrested her son on Sunday while the family was having lunch.

By 25 days ago

Three men die under different circumstances in Homa Bay

In Rachuonyo South Sub-County, a 29-year-old businessman identified as Fred Omondi committed suicide in his shop.

By 27 days ago

Three men arrested in connection with their brother's murder

Three men have been arrested in Homa Bay in connection with the murder of their brother.

By 27 days ago

Set up central plastic dumpsites in municipalities, rights groups urge county

The CSO officials want the county to establish a dumping site in each municipality.

By 29 days ago

CS Joho urged to start programme for empowering women in aquaculture

She called on the Cabinet Secretary for Blue Economy, Hassan Joho, to launch a dedicated programme for supporting women engaging in aquaculture.

By 1 month ago

Family loses two children in a sand quarry

A family in Homa Bay County is in grief after two of their kin drowned in a quarry at Owiro village in Ramba location within Rachuonyo East Sub-County on Friday evening.

By 1 month ago

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Agency revives Lambwe forest after ethnic feud and arson

Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWDA) has embarked on an intense tree-planting exercise to restore the Lambwe forest in Homa Bay.

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Patients in Homa Bay call for increased funding for non-communicable diseases

Patients with non-communicable diseases in Homa Bay want the county government to create a special budget for purchasing drugs for their conditions.

By 1 month ago

Wanga denies starting early campaigns for Kasipul by-election

A section of Kasipul residents believe that Wanga’s frequent visits to the constituency are politically motivated, aimed at supporting a candidate of her choice.

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Patient dies by suicide in Homa Bay County Referral Hospital

A patient hanged himself on Sunday inside a toilet at Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital.

By 1 month ago

Projects windfall for Homa Bay ahead of Madaraka Day fete

Several modern markets are also being built across the county, including a fish market at Koginga Beach in Homa Bay Town, costing Sh345.8 million.

By 1 month ago

MP Owino wants ODM to declare elected party officials in Ndhiwa

Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino wants ODM to make public the list of officials elected in the last grassroots elections to avoid party leadership confusion.

By 1 month ago

Shofco Sacco opens branch in Kakamega, eyes underserved population

Community-based savings and credit cooperative, Shofco Sacco Limited at the weekend unveiled its fifth branch in Kakamega, as it targets the underserved traders and local

By 1 month ago

Magwanga escapes alleged gun attack after death of Kasipul MP

According to Magwanga, a group of gangsters who wanted to harm him attempted to attack him next to his home.

By 1 month ago

Wanga wants all ODM members to support broad based government

ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has urged party members to avoid attacking the broad-based government, which she says will transform the lives of many citizens.

By 1 month ago

Ruto's allies defend track record

Senior State officials have told the opposition leaders to stop criticising the government over alleged unfulfilled promises.

By 1 month ago

Form three girl fatally stabbed by boyfriend, younger brother hospitalised

Residents who rushed to the scene after the family raised the alarm took her to Magunga Level Four Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

By 1 month ago

Siaya County receives Sh50 million medical supplies

Siaya County Government's department of health has received a consignment of pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical supplies from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority-KEMSA.

By 1 month ago

Homa Bay Deputy Governor Magwanga claims his life is in danger after gun attack

Gunmen open fire on Homa Bay Deputy Governor Magwanga in a suspected assassination attempt.

By 1 month ago

Tree planting project starts to counteract climate change adversity

Tree planting Initiative launched in Homa Bay County to combat climate change Impacts.

By 1 month ago

More controversy as slain MP is laid to rest

A sombre mood yesterday engulfed Kachien village in Oyugis as mourners gathered to bury the body of slain MP Ong’ondo Were amid calls to the government to bring his killers to book.

By 1 month ago

Heroic send-off as the body of slain Kasipul MP is transported home

Thousands of mourners lined up across several towns to wait for his body which was flown to Kabunde airstrip shortly after 11 a.m.

By 1 month ago

Emotional eulogies, political divides mark tributes to Kasipul MP

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo described him as a direct and honest individual who never spoke with two sides of his mouth.

By 2 months ago

Shun politicians who perpetrate violence in Homa Bay, Mbadi tells parties

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said that political parties have the ability to tame violence in Kasipul and Suba South constituencies.

By 2 months ago

ODM leaders threaten to walk out of broad-based government

ODM leaders have threatened to walk out of the broad-based government if the State fails to arrest and prosecute the killers of slain Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were.

By 2 months ago

National Madaraka Day celebration on top gear in Homa Bay

National Madaraka Day celebration on top gear in Homa Bay.

By 2 months ago

Kebs wants consumers to take lead in war against fake goods

The Kenya Bureau of Standards has urged consumers to conduct online verification of the mark of quality on the goods to establish whether they are authentic or not.

By 2 months ago

Relief as 1,544 girls get education scholarships

As schools reopen, 1,544 girls, including teenage mothers, have been awarded full scholarships to complete their education.

By 2 months ago

Family demands justice over kin who died in police cell

Harun Otieno, Otieno's brother, doubted the narrative of his brother’s suicide. He said the injuries on Otieno's body and the narrative of suicide were not adding up.

By 2 months ago

Raila defends Orengo and Nyong'o, says ODM is not in coalition with Ruto

Raila defends Orengo and Nyong'o, says ODM is not in coalition with President Ruto.

By 2 months ago

Pope's death sparks betting frenzy for successor

The date when Catholic cardinals will gather to select Pope Francis's successor is not yet known. But bookmakers and crypto investors are already scrambling to guess who will be the next pontiff.

By 2 months ago