Farmers protest as Sukari Industry drivers' strike leaves sugarcane drying in farms

Sugarcane farmers from Homa Bay and Migori counties staged a demonstration to protest against failure by a miller to pick up harvested cane, causing them to incur losses.

By James Omoro 3 days ago

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Homa Bay youth graduates spark green poultry revolution

Homa Bay youth are using solar-powered brooders to cut poultry costs, reduce chick losses and support more environmentally friendly farming.

By James Omoro 4 days ago

Parliament urged to shield TSC from political interference

Education stakeholders have urged Parliament to shield the Teachers Service Commission from political interference in teacher recruitment and appointments.

By James Omoro 6 days ago

Why devolution architect Dr Mbai would return to his grave if he resurrects today

Were constitutional expert Professor Chrispin Odhiambo Mbai to be resurrected today, he would return to his grave over how devolution is implemented in the country

By James Omoro 7 days ago

ACK church warns against use of human blood to capture political power

The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) bishop Jackson Ole Sapit has warned political leaders against the use of human blood to capture political power in the 2027 General election.

By James Omoro 8 days ago

Leaders challenge governors to implement devolution properly to benefit citizens

A section of Nyanza leaders have challenged governors to implement devolution to transform the lives of Kenyans as envisioned by one of the architects of devolution, the late Odhiambo Mbai.

By James Omoro 9 days ago

Four men lynched over suspected cattle rustling in Homa Bay

Four men have been lynched and their vehicle torched over suspected cattle rustling in Yala village, Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 12 days ago

Homa Bay unveils plan to keep girls in school

Education stakeholders have adopted an action plan to prevent girls from dropping out of school in Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 12 days ago

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Abasuba elders want Tom Mboya honoured posthumously

Elders of the Abasuba community want the government to honour freedom fighter, the late Tom Mboya posthumously in this year’s Mashujaa Day celebration.

By James Omoro 14 days ago

Relief to youth and PWDs as poultry rearing kicks off to reduce unemployment

Youth and persons with disabilities in Homa Bay County have received support for starting poultry rearing to enhance job creation in the area.

By James Omoro 15 days ago

Gold discovery draws miners to Homa Bay village

Residents of Maguje village in Homa Bay County are upbeat following the discovery of gold deposits in the area.

By James Omoro 16 days ago

Activists want NCIC disbanded for failing to tame hate speech

Human rights defenders in Homa Bay want the NCIC disbanded for failure to take action against leaders spreading hate speech.

By James Omoro 17 days ago

Group rejects plans to construct nuclear power plant in Nyanza

A group of professionals have rejected plans by the government to establish a Sh500 billion nuclear power plant in Nyanza.

By James Omoro 19 days ago

Community raises funds to keep vulnerable students in school

At least 120 vulnerable students in Homa Bay Sub-County have been spared disruptions to their education after members of the community came together to raise funds to pay their school fees.

By James Omoro 19 days ago

Kaluma dismisses Orengo's presidential bid, says Nyanza backs Ruto

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has opposed Siaya Governor James Orengo’s presidential bid, saying it was aimed at spoiling President William Ruto’s votes in the Nyanza region.

By James Omoro 24 days ago

Linda Mwananchi returns to Homa Bay as Orengo declares presidential bid

Siaya Governor James Orengo returned to Homa Bay with Linda Mwananchi leaders and declared his bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election.

By James Omoro 25 days ago

Homa Bay steps up fight against HIV, teenage pregnancies and GBV

A new programme has been launched in Homa Bay to tackle the “triple threat” of HIV infections, teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence among adolescents.

By James Omoro 25 days ago

Two people killed in Ndhiwa Sub-county

Two people have died in Ndhiwa Sub- County Bay County under different circumstances.

By James Omoro 26 days ago

First Lady boosts over 1,000 poultry farmers with chicks

More than 1000 female farmers in Homa Bay County can breathe a sigh of relief after getting 2000 improved indigenous chicks for starting poultry production.

By James Omoro 27 days ago

Six-month power outage cripples businesses, health services in Rachuonyo

More than 300 traders at Akwakra trading centre in Homa Bay County have decried a power outage that has lasted for more than six months.

By James Omoro 28 days ago

Man arrested for allegedly defiling three sisters

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defiling three girls who are his paternal cousins in Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 30 days ago

Woman allegedly stabs husband to death over infidelity

A woman allegedly stabbed her 36-year-old husband to death over infidelity claims in Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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How journalists escaped attack, death in Homa Bay

Journalist described scenes of sustained terror, running battles and narrow escapes from armed gangs who besieged the convoy and left journalists nursing injuries at the Linda Mwananchi rally.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Homa Bay violence leaves vehicles, church and hotel vandalised

Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed during Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Two people killed including a police officer in Homa Bay chaos

Two people, including a police officer, were killed while 54 others were seriously injured during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay Town.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Youth raid hotel in Homa Bay as tension rises ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally

The youth armed with crude weapons raided the Homa Bay Tourist hotel on Saturday evening ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally..

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Passengers stranded as youth barricade roads in Homa Bay

Transport was paralysed in Homa Bay town after youths barricaded roads ahead of the Linda Mwananchi movement rally on Sunday.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Homa Bay county gets new deputy governor

Homa Bay residents now have a new deputy governor after the office remained vacant for about six months following the resignation of former Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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Issue an executive order for our retirement package, former councillors tell Ruto

Former councillors want the government to give them a retirement package to cushion them from economic difficulties they are undergoing

By James Omoro 1 month ago

New administrative units ease access to services for Muslims in Rachuonyo

The Muslim community in Rachuonyo North Sub-county welcomed the creation of new administrative units in the area.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Homa Bay nurses strike as patients bear brunt of health services shutdown

Various public health facilities in the county are not offering services after nurses’downed tools.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

High Court lifts SDA ban on gospel artist Lorine Otieno

The High Court has revoked the ban on renowned gospel artist Lorine Otieno from performing in Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) churches.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

66,000 farmers to benefit from Sh1.7 billion irrigation project

More than 66,000 farmers are set to end reliance on rain-fed agriculture following the launch of the construction of a Sh1.7 billion irrigation project in Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Elderly widowers appeal for government support to boost livelihoods

Elderly widowers in Homa Bay County want the government to initiate an empowerment programme to boost their livelihoods.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Religious leaders condemn Homa Bay violence, warn against use of goons

Religious leaders have condemned the violence that erupted in Homa Bay Town targeting Linda Mwananchi Movement proponents, where police arrested six youth on Tuesday afternoon.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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Tension high in Homa Bay as six youth arrested for attacking Linda Mwananchi proponents

There was tension in Homa Bay Town on Tuesday when police arrested six youth believed to have attacked four people associated with Linda Mwananchi Movement in Homa Bay Town.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

County to pay ex-employee Sh1m for defamation

He sued the county government after his name featured in a 2024 list of “ghost workers” who were to be removed from the payroll of the county government.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Karachuonyo residents urged to register as voters to boost push for new constituency

Residents of Karachuonyo Constituency have been told to register as voters in large numbers to enhance the chances of getting a new constituency.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Families in Homa Bay County plead with government to stop eviction plans

More than 100 families in Homa Bay County want the government to stop plans for evicting them from their land.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Imported sugar undermining local industry, farmers say

Sugarcane farmers in South Nyanza have decried the importation of sugar, saying it is driving the region into abject poverty.

By James Omoro 1 month ago