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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.
By 4 days ago
Abasuba Council of Elders Chairman Thomas Okang'a Asango dies
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.
By 4 days ago
Homa Bay contractors petition Kajwang to intervene over pending bills
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.
By 9 days ago
Ruku defends remittance of public servants SHA contribution
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.
By 12 days ago
Wanga tells Opposition to prepare for landslide defeat
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.
By 14 days ago
Scare in Homa Bay as school building collapses with teachers inside
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.
By 14 days ago
Parliamentary watchdog criticise the shut down of hospital over SHA scandal
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.
By 15 days ago
Stranger danger: Widow inheritance turns deadly in Homa Bay
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.
By 16 days ago
County officials told to quit their jobs
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
By 16 days ago
Livelihoods at risk as water hyacinth spreads in Lake Victoria
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.
By 20 days ago
24 fishermen arrested by Ugandan security officers in Lake Victoria
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.
By 23 days ago
Homa Bay Majority Leader, ex-Speaker clash over Wanga's performance
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.
By 24 days ago
Speaker Kingi call on Kenyans to demand development
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 24 days ago
Amason Kingi: Development is every taxpayer's right, not a political favour
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 28 days ago
Complaints over ODM's list of officials in Ndhiwa
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 30 days ago
Teachers' unions oppose Raila's proposal to devolve education
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 1 month ago
Faithful protest alleged St Peter's Oyugis land grab
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 1 month ago
Boost for learners as CoG unveils pre-school feeding policy
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.
By 1 month ago
Nyanza leaders back Ruto, Raila alliance ahead of 2027
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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.
By 1 month ago
Raila wants counties to handle education up to secondary level
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.
By 1 month ago
Glimpse of hope as Lake Victoria's blue economy takes shape
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.
By 1 month ago
Alfred Cheruiyot wins Roan Antelope Half Marathon for the second time
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.
By 1 month ago
Promises galore as Ruto, Raila bid to strengthen union
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.
By 1 month ago
Devolution Conference: Hoteliers reap big ahead of Devolution Conference
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.
By 1 month ago
Homa Bay county sets up GBV recovery centres
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 1 month ago
Homa Bay County names streets ahead of devolution conference
Don't give your husband money to keep, Ida Odinga tells businesswomen
Her concerns were that some women still do not know how to open bank accounts. 
By 1 month ago
Don't give your husband money to keep, Ida Odinga tells businesswomen
Outrage as teachers perform 'inappropriate' dance at Agoro Sare High School
A video of the teachers dancing during the school’s cultural day this week has raised concerns about the level of morality at Agoro Sare High School.
By 1 month ago
Outrage as teachers perform 'inappropriate' dance at Agoro Sare High School
KWS urged to improve services after raising park fees
In Homa Bay, a number of residents allowed the KWS to increase the park fees, but with accountability on service delivery.
By 1 month ago
KWS urged to improve services after raising park fees
Fingerlings hatchery to address fish deficit in the country
The hatchery constructed on the shore of Lake Victoria is aimed at hatching tilapia eggs.
By 1 month ago
Fingerlings hatchery to address fish deficit in the country
Gaza reminiscent of Ethiopia, Biafra famines: UN
The humanitarian disaster in Gaza is reminiscent of last century's famines in Ethiopia and Nigeria's Biafra region which jointly claimed over two million lives, the UN food agency warned Tuesday.
By 1 month ago
Gaza reminiscent of Ethiopia, Biafra famines: UN
Ruto to host devolution conference in Homa Bay
President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga will attend this year’s devolution conference expected to take place at  the Homa Bay High School. 
By 1 month ago
Ruto to host devolution conference in Homa Bay
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The lost shield: PrEP crisis hits discordant couples, sex workers
Unavailability of PrEP is putting sex workers and other vulnerable groups at serious risk of infection
By 1 month ago
The lost shield: PrEP crisis hits discordant couples, sex workers
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Gospel singer sues SDA church over ban
Otieno indicated that the executive secretary of the Southern Kenya Lake Field of the SDA Church wrote a memo that barred her from performing in any of the Field churches.
By 1 month ago
Gospel singer sues SDA church over ban
Tied to a tree: Missing Homa Bay man found murdered in gruesome attack
Otila’s body was discovered by a resident who was walking in the area. He was half-naked.
By 1 month ago
Tied to a tree: Missing Homa Bay man found murdered in gruesome attack
'Ruto must go is not an agenda': ODM leaders push back on protest calls
Wanga expressed concern that some opposition leaders were blaming ODM for being reluctant to participate in anti-government demonstrations.
By 1 month ago
'Ruto must go is not an agenda': ODM leaders push back on protest calls
Homa Bay County begins developing climate change adaption plan
The plan is aimed at mitigating the impact of the adverse climatic conditions by addressing the drivers.
By 1 month ago
Homa Bay County begins developing climate change adaption plan
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How elders enable sex pests to evade justice
The family of the perpetrator engages the survivor’s relatives for settlement.  Among the 214 girls who attended anti-natal clinic, 40 were HIV positive.
By 1 month ago
How elders enable sex pests to evade justice
The late Asiyo eulogised as mother of affirmative action
While serving in the seventh parliament in April 1997, Asiyo tabled an affirmative action motion. The motion was aimed at dealing with the exclusion of women in Kenyan politics.
By 1 month ago
The late Asiyo eulogised as mother of affirmative action
Homa Bay nurses threaten to down tools
Nurses in Homa Bay have threatened to down their tools if their grievances are not addressed.
By 2 months ago
Homa Bay nurses threaten to down tools
Court frees Rigathi allies and 35 others on bond in terror linked case
Prosecution claims the suspects face serious charges such as terrorism. But the magistrate ruled that there was no reason for them to remain behind bars.
By 2 months ago
Court frees Rigathi allies and 35 others on bond in terror linked case
Global ratings agency casts doubt on Mbadi debt strategy
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Storm over plan to move teachers' Sh20bn medical cover to SHA
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