Gachagua under fire after 'Raila is irrelevant' comments while abroad

Mr Gachagua conducted his first official engagement with the Kenyan diaspora in Seattle, Washington State, three days ago.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Twin dormitories unveiled for Migori learners living with disability

The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya trustees has unveiled Sh4 million twin dormitories for learners living with disabilities in Migori County.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Farmers told to join common interest groups to get market, increased income

Farmers in Migori County have been encouraged to join Saccos and Cooperatives to enable them to access better markets, increase income, and benefit from government grants.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Police nab bhang worth Sh13.7 million

Police in Migori are holding a man after they nabbed bhang worth Sh13.7 million.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Relief for Ayacko as MCAs endorse Sh10.8b budget

The administration aims at sourcing its Sh8.39 billion from equitable share, Sh1.67 billion in conditional grants, and Sh760 million from own source revenue.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Migori County Assembly approves Sh10.8 billion budget

Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko has received a boost in his quest to implement community projects after members of the county assembly endorsed a Sh10.8 billion budget for 2025/2026.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Migori County donates assistive devices to 50 children with disabilities

Some 50 children living with disability in Migori county have gotten relief after the devolved unit donated assistive devices worth Sh1.5 million.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

State targets firearm hotspots in Kuria amid rising insecurity

The County Commissioner issued a stern warning to criminals terrorising residents in Kuria East and Kuria West, cautioning them against continued lawlessness.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Family of man killed by mob demands justice

A family in Migori County is seeking justice after their kin was lynched by a mob in an alleged mistaken identity case.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Otiende Amollo warns Gachagua of lifetime ban over divisive politics

Amollo said MPs did not regret impeaching Gachagua, as one cannot be the Deputy President of a nation and claim that only part of that nation is entitled to development.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

National Construction Authority accredits over 400 construction workers

The National Construction Authority, in collaboration with the office of Migori Woman Representative Fatuma Mohammed, has trained and accredited over 400 construction workers in Migori.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Ruto begins four-day tour in Nyanza with bag of goodies

Yesterday, several government officials were racing against time to ensure that the projects were ready for the President's inspection.

By Anne Atieno and Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

CS Mbadi asks MPs to back Finance Bill, criticises 'propaganda' from Nyoro

Mbadi urged those criticising his proposed budget to examine it more carefully, emphasising that even funds for sugar reforms had been included in the bill.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Migori County Assembly passes Sh12.1 billion

Migori County Assembly has passed a Sh12.15 billion supplementary budget with more focus placed on health and clearing of pending bills.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Gender stakeholders call for protection, restoration of boy child's dignity

Gender stakeholders are calling for the protection and restoration of the boy child's dignity.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Four remain in custody as 49 released in controversial Rongo church case

The release of the 49 comes even as police continue investigations into the activities of the church.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Nurses demand better working conditions

Nurses are now demanding the implementation of policies, a better working environment, and the addressing of staff shortages.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Owalo urges institutions to embrace AI in learning

Eliud Owalo, has challenged tertiary institutions in the country to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital literacy across all fields of study.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Governor Ayacko urges Ruto to prioritise development projects in Migori

Governor Ochilo Ayacko has challenged President William Ruto to prioritise development in the county, saying they are doing their best to create a conducive environment for service delivery.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

CS Mbadi: We're in government because we're capable

The CS who directed his message to people from Nyanza region said that they were given the positions they are in because they were capable.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Police launch probe into shoe-hurling incident at presidential rally

Those who witnessed the happening said people were harassed by security, and had to flee before the president could restore calm and ask people to come back.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

President Ruto hit with shoe during speech in Migori

The incident came as a surprise to his allies who had done intense mobilisation ahead of his visit and had showered groups of people with monetary gifts to cheer the president.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Concern as women turn to traditional birth attendants, avoid going to hospital

Health experts in Migori County have raised concerns over expectant women turning to traditional birth attendants instead of going to hospitals for treatment.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Concern as expectant women turn to traditional birth attendants

Health experts in Migori County have raised concerns over rising cases of expectant women turning to traditional birth attendants instead of going to hospital for treatment.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Man who hung on helicopter in Migori slapped with 18 months in prison

Stephen Odhiambo Obise now famously known as Migori 'James Bond', has been directed to pay Sh500,000 in fines or serve 18 months in prison for the offence

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Rongo church followers detained for 30 days

Controversy surrounding St Joseph Mission Messiah of Africa Church has taken a fresh twist after a court ordered the police to detain the 57 members who were rescued, for 30 days.

By Anne Atieno and Rodgers Otiso 4 months ago

Families at pains to trace missing kin from Rongo's secretive church

Families whose loved ones are still missing after reportedly joining the controversial St Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa Church in Migori are pains as they struggle to trace them.

By Anne Atieno and Rogers Otiso 4 months ago

Police arrest 57 followers of controversial church in Rongo

Police have arrested 57 followers of St Joseph Messiah Mission of Africa Church a day after they rescued them from the church.

By Anne Atieno and Rodgers Otiso 4 months ago

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'She took the kids and left': Families recount pain after Rongo church raid

Members of the church who were escorted to Rongo Sub-County Hospital for medical attention caused drama after they refused to be examined.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

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Inside controversial Rongo church where worshippers are buried in 48 hours

This is not your ordinary church. Here, members are required to be buried within 48 hours-and within the church compound.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

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Queries over ODM strategy as Raila blows hot and cold over Kenya Kwanza deal

ODM leader Raila Odinga is blowing hot and cold over the political agreement with the Kenya Kwanza government as internal revolt threatens to tear apart the party.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Over 200 youths in Migori benefit from digital skills training

At least 216 youths in Migori County have been trained on digital skills to enhance their employability and create income-generating opportunities.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Ida Odinga asks Nyanza residents to support broad-based government

Ida, who likened goodies from the broad-based government to a drizzling rain, asked Nyanza residents to seize the opportunity to get what they wanted.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Power plant to include irrigation, says CS Opiyo Wandayi

The CS visited Gogo hydropower plant, where he went to access the progress of its upgrade.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Governor Ochillo blames national govt for Migori's poor roads

Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko has blamed the difficulty in maintaining county roads on a lack of enough resources and delays in funding from the National Treasury.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Police arrest Migori's "James Bond" as pilot recounts near-fatal incident

The man who went into hiding after the incident was seen bragging about the incident to a group of villagers as he claimed he was prepared to hang on until Nairobi.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Police hunt for Migori man who hung on chopper at Prince Indah's wedding

The man, identified as Salom Obise, clung to a helicopter carrying YouTuber Oga Obinna moments after musician's traditional wedding had concluded.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Shock after father butchers two children with kitchen knife

Area police commandant Edward Imbwaga said the suspect was apprehended by members of the public as he attempted to flee the scene.

By Evans Yegon and Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Idle Sh110 million potato plant shatters Migori farmers' hopes

Hopes of sweet potato farmers in Migori transforming their livelihoods remain unfulfilled more than six years after the establishment of the Sh110 million Getonganya processing plant.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Kenya's economy is not doing well, Mbadi owns up

Treasury CS John Mbadi claimed past loans taken to implement long-term development projects had strained the country, but the results would be felt after 30 years.

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago