Drama as voting starts in Malava by-election

The voting exercise for the Malava by-election kicked off smoothly with low voter turnout, fear amid claims of bloodshed, violence, and vandalism of properties that marred the eve of the mini-poll.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

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Tension in Kakamega, Bungoma as campaigns marred by chaos

The stampede followed clashes between rival political groups, which also involved the use of gunfire.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

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From books to grass: How Friends Bulovi School collapsed

A caretaker claims the 10-year institution collapsed following a headteacher-student affair.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Western governors pledge two-year tax holiday for NYOTA beneficiaries

Western Kenya governors have pledged to offer a two-year tax holiday to youth benefiting from the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Police brutality survivors push for justice in Western and Nyanza

Survivors of police brutality from the Western and Nyanza regions are pushing for justice through the Kenya Champions for Justice.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Ruto allocates Sh400 million for construction of stalled Kakamega Airstrip

President Ruto says government has set aside Sh400 million for the construction and rehabilitation of the stalled Kakamega Airstrip, promising that the facility will soon be operational.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

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Ruto slams opposition, pushes Busia growth

He criticises opponents, urging Western Kenya to embrace government-led development projects. He unveils Sh1.1 billion plans for infrastructure, sports, and education projects for locals.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

DCP candidate withdraws from Malava race in favour of DAP-K's Panyako

DCP candidate Edgar Busiega said his decision to withdraw from the contest was made in good faith after wide consultations with supporters.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Court frees nurse accused of raping patient in hospital

The nurse denied the charges and was released on a bond of Sh200,000 with a surety of a similar amount.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 3 months ago

ODM rift deepens as Oparanya, Barasa clash over Kakamega politics

Political rivalry in Kakamega County has intensified, pitting Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and former governor Wycliffe Oparanya against his successor, Governor Fernandes Barasa.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

State will clear Sh5.3b defunct NHIF pending bills, Duale says

Pending bills amounting to Sh5.3 billion from the defunct NHIF will be cleared in two months as part of ongoing reforms under the Social Health Authority.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 4 months ago

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Justice on sale: How racketeers at Busia courts are exploiting widows

A cartel, operating in collusion with some judicial officers, has transformed court processes into a profit-making enterprise, often leaving already vulnerable individuals in financial ruin.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

Busia Chief Magistrate Nyalot says her life is in danger

Busia Chief Magistrate Edna Nyalot has revealed a scary incident when boda boda riders stormed her gate at night to demand that she recuse herself from a defilement case she was handling.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

MP blames parents for rising teenage pregnancies in Matungu

Nabulindo noted that the spike in teenage pregnancies is threatening the success of free basic education in vulnerable communities like Matungu.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 5 months ago

Mudavadi: I'll make sure UDA retains Malava seat

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will spearhead the UDA campaigns for Malava constituency by-election after the seat was left vacant following the death of MP Malulu Injendi.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago

Leaders root for revival of coffee farming and diversification in western region

Oparanya urge farmers to embrace coffee farming as a way to improve their livelihoods and boost the local economy, besides sugarcane farming

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago

Kakamega High in mourning as student collapses, dies during football match

David Owino Oduor collapsed moments after scoring a goal with a header during a casual football match at the school grounds.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago

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Ghosted by the State: Busia school with no teachers

Parents whose children were forced to trek several kilometers to access a school believed they had finally found a solution.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago

Court suspends 3-month sugarcane harvesting ban

The High Court has suspended a Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) directive barring milling companies from buying sugarcane from farmers for three months.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago

Busia farmers plot revival as Ruto promises double cane bonus

Sugarcane farmers in Busia County have agreed on key measures aimed at reviving the troubled Busia Out-growers Company linked to Mumias Sugar Company.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 7 months ago

MPs slam Raila for allegedly interfering with NG-CDF

A group of Western region MPs has criticised ODM leader Raila Odinga for interfering with efforts to entrench the NGCDF in the Constitution.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 8 months ago

Parents, residents express anger over mistreatment of Butere Girls students over play performance

The parents claimed they had been hoping the government would allow their children to perform Echoes of War without unnecessary drama by State agents.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 9 months ago

Butere Girls' parents break silence on student mistreatment

Parents and residents of Butere Girls are now demanding accountability from the government after the school's students were barred from performing their play, 'Echoes of War.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 9 months ago

Kakamega presiding officers allegedly abducted, tortured during ODM primaries

Tension grew high in Kakamega County on Tuesday following the alleged abduction of two presiding officers who took part in the ODM party grassroots elections.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 9 months ago

Players' brace for heavy rains during CECAFA U-18 as thousands of fans turn up at Bukhungu

Kenya is scheduled to face Rwanda at 12 noon on Tuesday.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 2 years ago