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Kenya's strategy to reduce fuel costs and promote clean energy
Kenya's push for clean energy and biogas adoption aims to reduce reliance on harmful fuels and promote sustainable growth.
By Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Kenya's strategy to reduce fuel costs and promote clean energy
Mentorship initiative shapes career paths for Kakamega youths
More than 200 students from Kakamega have completed a mentorship programme aimed at guiding them in their career paths.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Mentorship initiative shapes career paths for Kakamega youths
Little-known village schools make history with first-ever A- scores
Felix Wanzala, 19, is a happy child after defying the odds to attain an A- from St. Mary's Buyofu Secondary School.
By Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Little-known village schools make history with first-ever A- scores
Man seeks justice after daughter's fatal 'punishment' by mother
Investigations have been launched into the killing of a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly beaten to death by her mother for coming home drunk on Christmas day.
By Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Man seeks justice after daughter's fatal 'punishment' by mother
Court overturns CS decree, orders Kaimosi to pick top VC candidate
In a landmark ruling, the Employment and Labour Relations Court has overturned a Cabinet Secretary's directive and ordered Kaimosi Friends University to appoint a vice-chancellor.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Court overturns CS decree, orders Kaimosi to pick top VC candidate
Teen mothers receive support for school and food needs
Health stakeholders in Kakamega have challenged county governments to amend laws and allocate budgets to address key community issues such as early pregnancies.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Teen mothers receive support for school and food needs
Kindiki roots for talks to end electoral commissioners selection impasse
Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki has called for talks to end the legal impasse over the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Kindiki roots for talks to end electoral commissioners selection impasse
Mudavadi: politicians are frustrating reconstitution of IEBC
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused politicians of frustrating the reconstitution of the electoral commission through the court process.
By Mary Imenza, Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago
Mudavadi: politicians are frustrating reconstitution of IEBC
Boda boda riders to push war against SGBV, teen pregnancy
Motorcycle riders will be incorporated into the government's ambitious programme to combat Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and teenage pregnancies.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Boda boda riders to push war against SGBV, teen pregnancy
Busia kicks off Sh350 Million market development project
The County Government of Busia has launched the construction of three markets worth Sh350 million in the County to enhance local trade and create job opportunities.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Busia kicks off Sh350 Million market development project
Court rejects bid to stop Masinde Muliro University graduation
Employment and Labour Relations Court has dismissed a case seeking to stop the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) 21st graduation ceremony.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Court rejects bid to stop Masinde Muliro University graduation
Raila Odinga criticises Gachagua over political traps
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's remarks about setting political traps at the State House to ensnare him.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Raila Odinga criticises Gachagua over political traps
Senator Osotsi announces bid for Vihiga governorship
Senator and ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi has declared his intention to run for the Vihiga County governor's seat in the 2027 General Election.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Senator Osotsi announces bid for Vihiga governorship
Busia leaders urge governor to save local sugar factories from closure
Business leaders in Busia have urged Governor Paul Otuoma to act quickly to prevent the closure of Olepito and Busia Sugar factories.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Busia leaders urge governor to save local sugar factories from closure
Police probe death of Masinde Muliro lecturer found in river
Police in Kakamega have launched an investigation into the death of Dr. Jairus Omuteche, a senior lecturer at Masinde Muliro University.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Police probe death of Masinde Muliro lecturer found in river
Governors threaten to stop operations in 30 days
Governors have threatened to shut down operations within 30 days if they do not receive funds that the National Treasury says it has disbursed.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Governors threaten to stop operations in 30 days
Kakamega County urged to address critical deficiencies in education sector
Kakamega County government has been urged to take urgent action following the release of an audit report highlighting severe deficiencies in the region's education sector.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Kakamega County urged to address critical deficiencies in education sector
Driver of truck that killed 13 people released on Sh100,000 bond
Kakamega Law Courts has granted bond to Salat Gulie Maalim, the driver of a truck involved in an accident that killed 13 people on the Yala River Bridge in Iguhu, Ikolomani, Kakamega County.
By Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Driver of truck that killed 13 people released on Sh100,000 bond
Kakamega to restart Madala Tea Factory construction with Sh700m
Kakamega County Government will restart the construction of the Madala Tea Factory in Shinyalu Sub County, allocating Sh700 million for the project.
By Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Kakamega to restart Madala Tea Factory construction with Sh700m
Wevarsity Sacco opens doors to the public to stay afloat after serving university employees for two decades
Wevarsity Sacco Society Limited has finally opened its doors to the public, allowing anyone interested in saving and accessing financial services to become a member.
By Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Wevarsity Sacco opens doors to the public to stay afloat after serving university employees for two decades
Victims of cybercrime share their experiences of mental anguish
On the evening of February 10, 2020, Jane stumbled upon social media posts that would haunt her for a long time.
By Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Victims of cybercrime share their experiences of mental anguish
Kakamega county partners with USAID to boost development
Kakamega county government has partnered with the USAID and other stakeholders to boost development and minimise duplication of activities.
By Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Kakamega county partners with USAID to boost development
Kakamega Karatekas seek government support for grassroots development
Kakamega Karate Club chairman Wilson Mutende said the club would utilise the long holidays to engage youths and children in the sport.
By Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Kakamega Karatekas seek government support for grassroots development
Khalwale's Sh1.3b defamation case pushed to January
Senator Khalwale claims Shimanyula defamed him and his family by portraying him as a killer and suggesting that his wives were involved in prostitution through a viral video.
By Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Khalwale's Sh1.3b defamation case pushed to January
Magistrate Kiama withdraws death threat charges against MP Salasya
Former Kakamega Resident Magistrate Gladys Kiama has withdrawn death threat charges against Mumias East MP Peter Kalerwa Salasya.
By Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Magistrate Kiama withdraws death threat charges against MP Salasya
Governor Barasa to commission Butere Level Four Hospital in November
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has announced that Butere Level Four Hospital which is undergoing renovation will be commissioned in November
By Mary Imenza 5 months ago
Governor Barasa to commission Butere Level Four Hospital in November
Barasa urges state to expedite appeals for varsity funding model
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has called on the Ministry of Education to fast track appeals for the new university funding model.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 5 months ago
Barasa urges state to expedite appeals for varsity funding model
Western politicians want Education CS, PS summoned over school fire tragedy
Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya called on security agencies to conduct thorough investigations into the incident and ensure those culpable are brought to book.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 5 months ago
Western politicians want Education CS, PS summoned over school fire tragedy
Police officer jailed 20 years for killing colleague
The High Court in Kakamega has sentenced an Administration Police Officer Philip Muthondoi Wahome to 20-years imprisonment for murdering his colleague, Philemon Kipkoech Samoei, on August 1, 2019.
By Mary Imenza 5 months ago
Police officer jailed 20 years for killing colleague
KRA officials seize uncustomed goods at Malaba border
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched investigations into suspected tax evasion after a Mombasa-bound bus was intercepted in Bungoma.
By Mary Imenza 6 months ago
KRA officials seize uncustomed goods at Malaba border
Sh3.25 billion Nasewa EPZ project in Busia set to be completed by October
The construction of the Sh3.25 billion Busia County Export Processing Zone (EPZ) project at Nasewa is at an advanced stage and will be completed by the end of October this year.
By Mary Imenza 6 months ago
Sh3.25 billion Nasewa EPZ project in Busia set to be completed by October
Man sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling a nine-year-old girl.
By Mary Imenza 6 months ago
Man sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement
Kakamega Kenya Kwanza MCAs vow to block ODM bid to oust Speaker
The Kenya Kwanza MCAs said the plot to impeach the Speaker is political witch-hunt since no grounds have been tabled so far to justify the decision.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 6 months ago
Kakamega Kenya Kwanza MCAs vow to block ODM bid to oust Speaker
Rift widens in Azimio as Savula says ODM free to join Ruto's government
Kakamega deputy governor Ayub Savula has said ODM leader Raila Odinga is free to join President William Ruto to form government of national unity.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Rift widens in Azimio as Savula says ODM free to join Ruto's government
Gen Z, goons clash in Kakamega and Kericho
In Kakamega, individuals armed with rungus and wearing masks assembled along Kenyatta Avenue. At least a dozen protesters were injured while traders were left counting losses.
By Nikko Tanui and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Gen Z, goons clash in Kakamega and Kericho
Kakamega MCAs to Khalwale: Stop Attacking the Governor, Push for More Resources
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Senator Bonni Khalwale face off over county expenditure succession politics ,and oversight roles.
By Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Kakamega MCAs to Khalwale: Stop Attacking the Governor, Push for More Resources
Fear of human trafficking ring as pastor arrested with human limb
Fears of human trafficking have rocked the Western region as locals were left reeling after a pastor was arrested with human body parts in his Toyota Premio at Masikhu market.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Fear of human trafficking ring as pastor arrested with human limb
Western region beats Central in alcohol abuse
Region has seen a rise in the number of people hooked to traditional brews like busaa.
By Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Western region beats Central in alcohol abuse
Survivors: We've no regrets over protests
Students say their peers were fighting for their welfare.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Survivors: We've no regrets over protests
Governors seek Ifmis extension to absorb Sh67b
The Treasury owes devolved units funds for April, May, and June, yet the financial year ends this weekend on June June 30.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 7 months ago
Governors seek Ifmis extension to absorb Sh67b
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