Baptist church urges ODM leaders to shun wrangles after Raila's death

The Baptist Church in Kenya has appealed to ODM leaders to avoid leadership wrangles following the death of the party leader Raila Odinga.

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Mbadi: ODM will not field a presidential candidate in 2027

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has revealed that the ODM party will not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election.

By 17 days ago

Poll officials urged to be impartial ahead of by-elections

IEBC has told security officials and its poll officers to demonstrate impartiality of the highest degree ahead of Kasipul parliamentary by-election.

By 19 days ago

ODM in show of might in Kasipul as IEBC clears candidates

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga said ODM leadership would support Boyd Were to retain the seat.

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Maraga: Why church must help Kenyans choose the right leaders in 2027

Maraga said the role of the church in civic education cannot be underestimated. 

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Shock as TUK professor is killed in land dispute

A university professor has been murdered in cold blood over a land dispute in Homa Bay County.

By 28 days ago

Solar street light relieves fishermen, traders in Kendu Bay

Fishermen and fishmongers in the area have been doing their business in the darkness, which has led to complaints over insecurity in the evening.

By 29 days ago

Why Kasipul ODM aspirant wants nomination repeated

Newton Ogada has expressed concerns that the electoral process was marred by massive irregularities.

By 29 days ago

Homa Bay County official pledges to pay contractors Sh480 million pending bills

Homa Bay County Contractors Association (HBCCA) said it has also shelved its plans to hold protests to give the dialogue a chance. 

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ODM aspirants raise concerns over uncertainty in polling stations ahead primaries

Uncertainty over polling stations marred Kasipul Constituency on Tuesday evening ahead of ODM party primaries today.

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Israel launches snail-killing drive to curb bilharzia in Homa Bay.

Bilharzia is a disease caused by snails and its signs vary from an early itchy rash, fever and aches.

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Grade seven girl murdered in Mbita, DCI launch investigations

The 13-year-old girl identified as Mary Triza was killed at Rabuor Village in Gembe Ward, Mbita Sub-county.

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Murkomen's proposed "fuel for police vehicles" opposed

Murkomen told Kenyans to bear with police officers who ask for money from them to fuel their vehicles during emergencies.

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Why Murkomen wants boda boda riders in security meetings

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen wants boda boda riders to attend security meetings in sub-counties to reduce crime.

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Reporter claims assault by goons linked to county official over corruption story

Onyango sustained serious injuries to the head, cheeks, jaws, and ribs as a result of the attack.

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Abasuba Council of Elders Chairman Thomas Okang'a Asango dies

His son, Tobias Okang’a, said the elder died after a long illness.

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Homa Bay contractors petition Kajwang to intervene over pending bills

Contractors in Homa Bay County have accused Senator Moses Kajwang’ of failing to push Governor Gladys Wanga’s government to clear pending bills.

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Ruku defends remittance of public servants SHA contribution

The Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed claims that the government does not remit medical insurance deductions for civil servants.

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Wanga tells Opposition to prepare for landslide defeat

ODM party has told the Opposition to prepare for a landslide defeat in the imminent by-elections in the country.

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Scare in Homa Bay as school building collapses with teachers inside

A school in Homa Bay County is appealing for the construction of an administration block and classrooms after the building they were using as a staff room and offices collapsed.

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Parliamentary watchdog criticise the shut down of hospital over SHA scandal

The committee said instead of shutting down the facilities, the government should take legal action against the perpetrators of the scandal and also recover the lost funds.

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Stranger danger: Widow inheritance turns deadly in Homa Bay

Among these communities, if a man dies at an early stage of marriage, it is not strange for another man to take over the marital responsibilities.

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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.

By 2 months ago

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 2 months 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 2 months 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.

By 2 months ago

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 2 months 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

By 2 months ago