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James Omoro

Philip Anyolo: Principled man of cloth ready to turn down freebies

He is among the few clerics armed with a Bible, wooden sword and rosary to reject the overtures of the political class.

Philip Anyolo: Principled man of cloth ready to turn down freebies

Government begins distribution of Grade Nine textbooks to schools

Government begins distribution of Grade Nine textbooks to schools

Women advocate for active participation in climate change solutions

Women advocate for active participation in climate change solutions

Women, youth get Sh12.3 million to combat climate change

Women, youth get Sh12.3 million to combat climate change

Man dies, one injured in Oyugis gas explosion

A middle-aged man has died and another sustained serious injuries in a gas explosion in Oyugis town, Rachuonyo South Sub-county, Homa Bay county.

Man dies, one injured in Oyugis gas explosion

Gaya resigns as Speaker of Homa Bay County Assembly

Gaya's resignation was announced during the County Assembly proceedings on Tuesday by Deputy Speaker Okings Okomo.

Gaya resigns as Speaker of Homa Bay County Assembly

School set for Sh40m infrastructure upgrade to boost digital learning

A primary school in Homa Bay county is set to benefit from Sh40 million infrastructure upgrade.

School set for Sh40m infrastructure upgrade to boost digital learning

New bid to restore degraded Gwassi Hills

An ambitious project aims to restore degraded Gwassi Hills in Homa Bay county, where a landslide in April 2024 killed four people and destroyed homes, farms, and infrastructure.

New bid to restore degraded Gwassi Hills

Raila's sends mixed signals on local politics amid AUC campaigns

ODM leader Raila Odinga has declared that he will not quit Kenyan politics despite eyeing the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship.

Raila's sends mixed signals on local politics amid AUC campaigns

Teachers in court over alleged exam irregularities

Ten teachers who were arrested over alleged exam irregularities were arraigned before Homa Bay Senior Resident Magistrate Christine Auka Wednesday.

Teachers in court over alleged exam irregularities

Residents demand power restoration after two weeks in the dark

Residents of some villages in Ndhiwa sub-county have lamented over power outage that has lasted for two weeks.

Residents demand power restoration after two weeks in the dark

Homa Bay KPSEA centre managers warned against exam irregularities

Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan has said KPSEA examination should be conducted in a manner that meets the standards set by the Kenya National Examination Council.

Homa Bay KPSEA centre managers warned against exam irregularities

Increasing cataracts cases among the elderly worry medics

Medical officers have expressed concerns over increasing cases of cataracts among elderly persons in Rachuonyo East Sub-county, Homa Bay County.

Increasing cataracts cases among the elderly worry medics

Medics express concerns over cataracts among senior citizens

Medical officers have expressed concerns over increasing cases of cataracts among elderly persons in the Rachuonyo East sub-county.

Medics express concerns over cataracts among senior citizens

Farmers county losses after rains destroyed their crops

Several farmers in Rangwe Constituency, Homa Bay County have incurred losses after their crops were destroyed by heavy rainfall on Thursday evening.

Farmers county losses after rains destroyed their crops

Talai community: We are not after land in Homa Bay

Talai elders have dismissed claims that their new co-operation with the Suba Council of Elders is aimed at claiming ownership of their land in Homa Bay county.

Talai community: We are not after land in Homa Bay

State told to resolve SHA glitches

Health stakeholders have challenged the national government to solve issues surrounding the transition to SHA to prevent a looming rise in mortality rates.

State told to resolve SHA glitches

Jitters on FKF elections over alleged illegitimate delegates

Over 15 clubs in Homa Bay claim that lists of delegates have been infiltrated.

Jitters on FKF elections over alleged illegitimate delegates

Homa Bay deputy governor urges youth to embrace agribusiness

Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga has challenged the youth to embrace agribusiness to enhance job creation in the county.

Homa Bay deputy governor urges youth to embrace agribusiness

Homa Bay County launches child protection policy

Governor Gladys Wanga's administration, in partnership with various organisations, has launched a policy to protect the rights of children.

Homa Bay County launches child protection policy

Chaos at Mbita Law Court after mother allowed to bury boy killed in protests

Chaos erupted at Mbita law courts as the family of Kennedy Onyango, the 12-year-old boy who was fatally shot in Rongai at the height of the Gen-Z protest, clashed.

Chaos at Mbita Law Court after mother allowed to bury boy killed in protests

Don't share your data ignorantly, Kenyans warned

Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait has cautioned Kenyans to be wary of sharing their data ignorantly.

Don't share your data ignorantly, Kenyans warned

Interior PS warns against cybercrime

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned against use of digital technology to commit cybercrime.

Interior PS warns against cybercrime

Women venture in fish cage farming to curb sexual exploitation

The Rusinga Nile Perch women group, operating at Nyagina beach in Rusinga island is being supported by NGOs led by Farm Africa to engage in fish cage farming.

Women venture in fish cage farming to curb sexual exploitation

Officials destroy Sh4 million illegal fishing gear

Security agents and Kenya Fisheries Services (KFS) officials in Homa Bay confiscated and destroyed illegal fishing nets worth Sh4 million

Officials destroy Sh4 million illegal fishing gear

MPs calls for end to Ruto, Gachagua tiff

Two members of the National Assembly want Present William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua to put their house in order.

MPs calls for end to Ruto, Gachagua tiff

State starts initiative to curb fires in schools

The government has begun an assessment of boarding schools to curb cases of fires that jeopardise learning in the institutions.

State starts initiative to curb fires in schools

Senior UoN lecturer found dead in suspected suicide

A University of Nairobi senior lecturer has died of suspected suicide in his Homa Bay County home.

By 2 months ago

Senior UoN lecturer found dead in suspected suicide

Wildlife census kicks off in Ruma National Park

The Government is undertaking wildlife census to enhance sustainable tourism in Ruma National Park, Homa Bay county.

By 2 months ago

Wildlife census kicks off in Ruma National Park

Fast-track whistle-blower protection policy to boost fight against corruption

A group of civil society organizations wants the Homa Bay County Government to formulate a whistle-blower protection policy to enhance the fight against corruption in the county.

By 2 months ago

Fast-track whistle-blower protection policy to boost fight against corruption

Gangsters torch posho mill in Homabay

A businessman in Homa Bay County has suffered a serious setback after unknown arsonists torched his posho mill.

By 2 months ago

Gangsters torch posho mill in Homabay

Officials vow to make UDA popular party in Homa Bay

UDA party officials in Homa Bay have said the cooperation between ODM and Kenya Kwanza Government will not impede their efforts to popularise their party in the county.

By 2 months ago

Officials vow to make UDA popular party in Homa Bay

Night prayers leave Homa Bay family in grief after loosing two minors in house fire

Saviour Omondi, 3, and his one-and-a-half-year-old brother Reagan Otieno were burnt to death in the incident that left the village stunned.

By 2 months ago

Night prayers leave Homa Bay family in grief after loosing two minors in house fire

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.

By 2 months ago

Fisherman survives hippo attack in Lake Victoria

Sacked Homa Bay employees demand pay from county

A group of 68 former Homa Bay County Government workers who were fired illegally are demanding compensation they were awarded by the Labour and Employment Relations Court sitting in Kisumu.

By 2 months ago

Sacked Homa Bay employees demand pay from county

Ruto makes significant strides to win over Nyanza

Observers believe President William Ruto has made significant strides in winning over the Nyanza region and claim several factors appear to favor his incursions.

By 2 months ago

Ruto makes significant strides to win over Nyanza

Traders count losses after shops razed down

Property of unknown value was destroyed when about 10 shops were burnt in an inferno incident in Rodi Kopany Township, Homa Bay Sub-county.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

Three people killed in a road accident in Homa Bay

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