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James Omoro

Fisherman survives hippo attack in Lake Victoria

Maurice Odhiambo was attacked by a hippo while taking a bath at Rasira Beach in Gwasi South Location, Homa Bay County.

Fisherman survives hippo attack in Lake Victoria

Sacked Homa Bay employees demand pay from county

Sacked Homa Bay employees demand pay from county

Ruto makes significant strides to win over Nyanza

Ruto makes significant strides to win over Nyanza

Traders count losses after shops razed down

Traders count losses after shops razed down

Ndhiwa boda boda riders come to the rescue of learners

A group of boda boda riders in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County raise funds to ensure children from underprivileged backgrounds acquire education.

Ndhiwa boda boda riders come to the rescue of learners

Governor Wanga defends demolition of animal feeds factory

Controversy surrounds the decision by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga to construct the county headquarters at a site that had been earmarked for the construction of a factory.

Governor Wanga defends demolition of animal feeds factory

Girls benefit from mentorship drive to curb defilement cases

At least 200 adolescent school girls have begun receiving mentorship aimed at reducing defilement and other forms of child rights violation in Homa Bay County.

Girls benefit from mentorship drive to curb defilement cases

Gen Z warn government over complacency

The youth have warned State officials against taking their silence for granted by reverting to bad governance.

Gen Z warn government over complacency

Teachers threaten to go on strike in two weeks

Teachers are set to go on strike on August 26, their two giant unions have declared.

Teachers threaten to go on strike in two weeks

Lobby groups urge government to compel schools to stop detaining KCSE certificates

The lobby groups attributed withholding the certificates to illegal levies that secondary school head teachers charge in schools.

Lobby groups urge government to compel schools to stop detaining KCSE certificates

Three people killed in a road accident in Homa Bay

Three people killed in a road accident along Homa Bay-Kendu Road involving a private vehicle and a motorbike, Homa Bay County Police Commander Hassna Barua confirms.

Three people killed in a road accident in Homa Bay

Fishermen decry illegal gear use

The young fish are expected to grow, mature and reproduce more fish, they said.

Fishermen decry illegal gear use

Homa Bay farmers hopeful goat project will boost food security

The project that kicked off in Rachuonyo South Sub-county involves giving goat farmer groups exotic goats free of charge.

Homa Bay farmers hopeful goat project will boost food security

Kalonzo accused of planning coup against Raila Odinga

Two ODM leaders have criticized a section of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leaders over their alleged conspiracy to overthrow Raila Odinga from the coalition's leadership.

Kalonzo accused of planning coup against Raila Odinga

Homa Bay residents celebrate as John Mbadi is nominated Treasury CS

The jubilant residents held processions in Magunga and Sindo town before gathering in Homa Bay Town.

Homa Bay residents celebrate as John Mbadi is nominated Treasury CS

Lobby group urges residents to expose graft in county government

CHOGO is partnering with Transparency International to sensitise residents on the new digital platforms for reporting corruption cases without exposing the whistleblower.

Lobby group urges residents to expose graft in county government

Cleric tells police to stop using excessive force on protesters

The Disciplined Services Chaplain, Father Peter Kimani, has called on the police to stop using excessive force on Gen Z protestors.

Cleric tells police to stop using excessive force on protesters

Robbery suspect lynched by mob in Homa Bay

He was accosted by an irate mob that accused him of breaking into homes.

Robbery suspect lynched by mob in Homa Bay

Property of unknown value destroyed as youth attempt to invade Wanga meeting

The youth clashed at Garage Road, hurling stones at each other, after one group attempted to block the other from accessing Governor Wanga.

Property of unknown value destroyed as youth attempt to invade Wanga meeting

Property worth unknown value destroyed in Homa Bay violence

A number of motorcycles and property worth unknown value were damaged in Homa Bay Town when two groups of youth clashed on Thursday evening.

Property worth unknown value destroyed in Homa Bay violence

Family demands justice for woman found dead in guesthouse

A family in Homa Bay county is seeking justice for their 24-year-old daughter who was murdered in a suspected love triangle.

Family demands justice for woman found dead in guesthouse

MP Kaluma: Senators were duped by State over NG-CDF

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has waged a war with senators over a proposal to scrap the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF).

By 2 months ago

MP Kaluma: Senators were duped by State over NG-CDF

Sigh of relief as Homa Bay County launches Sh1.4 billion slum upgrade project

Hundreds of Homa Bay residents who live in slums are set to benefit from Sh1.4 billion informal settlements upgrade project.

By 2 months ago

Sigh of relief as Homa Bay County launches Sh1.4 billion slum upgrade project

Homa Bay residents urged to donate blood to prevent maternal mortality

According to Homa Bay Chief Officer for Health Kevin Osuri, many cases of maternal mortality are caused by a lack of enough blood in the body during delivery.

By 2 months ago

Homa Bay residents urged to donate blood to prevent maternal mortality

Controversy as court stops burial of boy shot during anti-finance bill protests

The burial of Kennedy Onyango, a boy who was shot in Ongata Rongai during the anti-Finance Bill protests on Saturday aborted after two families disagreed over the body.

By 2 months ago

Controversy as court stops burial of boy shot during anti-finance bill protests

Beware of criminals who infiltrate demos, Wanga tells Gen Z

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called on Gen Z to resist criminals who infiltrate their demonstrations to loot and cause mayhem.

By 2 months ago

Beware of criminals who infiltrate demos, Wanga tells Gen Z

Hospital suspends some operations, prioritises gunshot wounds patients

Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital had to suspend normal surgical operations to serve people who were injured during yesterday protests.

By 2 months ago

Hospital suspends some operations, prioritises gunshot wounds patients

Elders fight against triple threat

Triple threat is a term used in reference to teenage pregnancies, HIV and AIDS infection, and Sexual and gender-based violence.

By 2 months ago

Elders fight against triple threat

Farmer loses six sheep in suspected leopard attack

Dan Akich, a resident of Kakwa Juok village, North Karachuonyo Local in Rachuonyo North Sub-county said he mysteriously lost the animals.

By 2 months ago

Farmer loses six sheep in suspected leopard attack

Suspected hardcore criminal killed in Homa Bay shootout identified

One of the suspected hardcore criminals who were killed in Homa Bay identified

By 2 months ago

Suspected hardcore criminal killed in Homa Bay shootout identified

Former Raila aide elected UDA official in Homa Bay

Jakakimba said he will focus on UDA membership registration targeting more than 300,000 members in the county by 2027.

By 3 months ago

Former Raila aide elected UDA official in Homa Bay

UDA delegates elect 20 officials in Homa Bay

At least 20 UDA officials including the county chairperson, secretary and treasurer were elected.

By 3 months ago

UDA delegates elect 20 officials in Homa Bay

State targets boys and men in fight triple threat

Governor Wanga expressed concerns that failure to end the triple threat will deprive this country of future leaders.

By 3 months ago

State targets boys and men in fight triple threat

Prison wardens, inmates injured in road accident

The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle belonging to Rachuonyo GK Prison which overturned along Rongo-Homa Bay Highway on Tuesday evening.

By 3 months ago

Prison wardens, inmates injured in road accident

160 officials elected in Homa Bay as UDA grassroots election concludes

In the election, former Rusinga MCA Paul Okuku Miregi became the UDA chairman in Suba North Constituency.

By 3 months ago

160 officials elected in Homa Bay as UDA grassroots election concludes

Kidero to Sakaja: Stop disrespecting Gachagua

Former Governor Evans Kidero has criticised Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over alleged attacks on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

By 3 months ago

Kidero to Sakaja: Stop disrespecting Gachagua

Homa Bay county promotes 336 health workers

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga's administration has promoted 336 health workers in a bid to boost service delivery and avert perennial strikes.

By 3 months ago

Homa Bay county promotes 336 health workers

Residents lynch three suspects over boda boda rider's murder

The gang raided the house of the boda boda rider and raped his wife who had a one-week-old baby before stealing a motorbike.

By 3 months ago

Residents lynch three suspects over boda boda rider's murder

700 county workers face the sack after payroll audit

This follows irregularities that marred the employment of affected employees.

By 3 months ago

700 county workers face the sack after payroll audit

Police arrest man for secretly burying daughter

According to the area chief Winnie Boit, the girl died on Thursday night and the man immediately buried her.

By 3 months ago

Police arrest man for secretly burying daughter

Three siblings who died in Homa Bay floods laid to rest

The three Calvince Otieno, 12, Evidon Otieno,7 and Moses Otieno, 5, were buried on Wednesday evening after a prayer service in Sindo Town in Suba South Constituency.

By 3 months ago

Three siblings who died in Homa Bay floods laid to rest

Firm seeks to expand fish production in Lake Victoria

Victory Farms, which deals in aquaculture at Rowo village in Suba sub-county, intends to increase fish production in Lake Victoria.

By 3 months ago

Firm seeks to expand fish production in Lake Victoria

Rangwe MP disburses Sh50 million bursary to needy students

The bursary will benefit students in secondary schools, tertiary colleges and universities.

By 4 months ago

Rangwe MP disburses Sh50 million bursary to needy students

State bans sand harvesting in Homa Bay to avert disaster

Flooding in many parts of the county has been attributed to mining, especially sand harvesting.

By 4 months ago

State bans sand harvesting in Homa Bay to avert disaster

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