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Olivia Odhiambo

Kisumu participates in study on cause of death among adults with HIV

Kisumu County will participate in a new study that seeks to establish the cause of death among adults with HIV in the region.

By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

Kisumu participates in study on cause of death among adults with HIV

Kakamega hosts workshop on prevention, management of zoonotic diseases

Kakamega hosts workshop on prevention, management of zoonotic diseases

By Patrick Vidija, Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

Stakeholders reject tobacco graphic health warnings

Stakeholders reject tobacco graphic health warnings

By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

Ruto promises to make helicopter crash report public to allay fears

Ruto promises to make helicopter crash report public to allay fears

By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

Final salute: Tears, pain and heartbreak as Ogolla buried

Outside the homestead, emotions ran high as thousands united in grief to give Ogolla his last salute.

By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

Final salute: Tears, pain and heartbreak as Ogolla buried

General Ogolla's son Joel Rabuku defends father's relationship with Ruto

Rabuku dismissed claims of foul play in his father's death.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago

General Ogolla's son Joel Rabuku defends father's relationship with Ruto

Final Salute: Body of fallen CDF Gen. Francis Ogolla arrives in Kisumu

The body of Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, arrives in Kisumu aboard a Kenya Airforce chopper ahead of burial at his Ng'iya home in Siaya.

By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

Final Salute: Body of fallen CDF Gen. Francis Ogolla arrives in Kisumu

Gen Ogolla's family celebrates father's 100th birthday

General Ogolla had organised the celebrations for his father before the unfortunate helicopter crash that claimed his life alongside other military officers.

By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

Gen Ogolla's family celebrates father's 100th birthday

All set for CDF Ogolla's send-off

PS Raymond Omollo said General Ogolla will be buried in accordance with military rules and systems and his personal wishes.

By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

All set for CDF Ogolla's send-off

Multi-million church: General Ogolla's legacy to his community

The church, which neighbours Nduru Primary School, was built by Chief of Defense Forces Francis Ogolla, who footed the construction bill using his own money.

By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

Multi-million church: General Ogolla's legacy to his community

Bittersweet moment for Gen. Ogolla's family as they celebrate father's 100th birthday

Amidst songs of celebration for Mzee Oyeyo's milestone, mourners grappled with the loss of Gen. Ogolla.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago

Bittersweet moment for Gen. Ogolla's family as they celebrate father's 100th birthday

Why General Ogolla will be buried within 72hrs

The family has announced that the late General Francis Ogolla will be buried on Sunday in a simple ceremony in accordance to his wishes.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago

Why General Ogolla will be buried within 72hrs

Human rights activists call for prudent use of climate funds

Activists have challenged Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o's administration to ensure effective management of climate finances in the county.

By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago

Human rights activists call for prudent use of climate funds

Rice farmers eye better yield with hybrid seeds

The new hybrid variety is good because it records higher yields.

By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago

Rice farmers eye better yield with hybrid seeds

Several Chavakali Boys High School students injured in accident

A student from Chavakali Boys High School has died following a road accident on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway.

By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago

Several Chavakali Boys High School students injured in accident

State set to gazette SHIF on Friday

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha said it is no longer in doubt as the laws to operationalise the fund are in place.

By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

State set to gazette SHIF on Friday

Raila succession: Scramble begins in Azimio and ODM

Some leaders are secretly lobbying to have Raila endorse Kalonzo as his replacement and help him inherit his political bases across the country.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 6 months ago

Raila succession: Scramble begins in Azimio and ODM

Raila urges governors to ensure proper planning of urban areas

Raila noted that Kenyan cities are clogged with traffic because people have created bus stages and markets where they were not supposed to be.

By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago

Raila urges governors to ensure proper planning of urban areas

60pc of mental health cases linked to abuse

Kisumu County Hospital study reveals a close connection between alarming rates of Intimate Partner Violence mental health challenges.

By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago

60pc of mental health cases linked to abuse

Remembering Jaramogi: Inside life and times of the doyen of opposition politics

According to historians, Jaramogi's contribution to the quest to attain independence was immense and was the force that helped the country's first president, Jomo, to ascend to power.

By Harold Odhiambo and Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago

Remembering Jaramogi: Inside life and times of the doyen of opposition politics

Raila faults church for failing to call out Kenya Kwanza excesses

Raila has accused the church of neglecting Kenyans and instead supports bad policies of the Kenya Kwanza government that have worsened the hard economic times.

By Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago

Raila faults church for failing to call out Kenya Kwanza excesses

Orengo: Here is my scorecard, future plans for Siaya residents

Under Orengo's leadership, the county has installed 99 high-mast floodlights in various markets, including the Obama market in Bondo municipality, which have enhanced security while boosting trade.

By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago

Orengo: Here is my scorecard, future plans for Siaya residents

Cash for medical waste treatment gone: Wandayi

Wandayi wants CoG and the National Treasury to clear the air on missing maintenance and management money for a microwave medical waste treatment project.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago

Cash for medical waste treatment gone: Wandayi

Raila warns of late release of development cash to counties

Unlike in the past when everything was being controlled by the defunct provincial administration, devolution ensured that services are taken to the people together with funds.

By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago

Raila warns of late release of development cash to counties

Two women's resolve to live positively with HIV, get children

On this World Aids Day, focus is on prevention, care and treatment, prevention and response to SGBV and stigma.

By Nathan Ochunge and Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago

Two women's resolve to live positively with HIV, get children

Steps by Nyanza region to reduce cases of HIV

Fisher folk activities, truck drivers, early sexual debut and cultural practices are still the leading risk factors for HIV/Aids infections in the Nyanza region.

By Nathan Ochunge and Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago

Steps by Nyanza region to reduce cases of HIV

Siaya to improve paediatric ward, hospital morgue

The county government's planned rehabilitation of the ward includes increasing the bed capacity in the pediatric ward from 60 to around 100 and installing piped oxygen.

By Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago

Siaya to improve paediatric ward, hospital morgue

Nyambaria High School under probe after students threaten Knec officials

The Ministry of Education has launched investigations into the conduct of Nyambaria Boys High School in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

By Olivia Odhiambo 10 months ago

Nyambaria High School under probe after students threaten Knec officials

Governor Nyong'o steps up efforts to respond to sickle cell

The centre to be used for early diagnosis of sickle cell to save lives is part of the strategy by the county to reduce the disease burden.

By Olivia Odhiambo 10 months ago

Governor Nyong'o steps up efforts to respond to sickle cell

Raila pledges to expose rot in fuel dealings

Azimio leader says rogue government officials are pocketing Sh30 for every litre of fuel sold. Last week, Uganda threatened to stop procuring oil through Kenya.

By Olivia Odhiambo 10 months ago

Raila pledges to expose rot in fuel dealings

Raila embarks on fresh move to revamp his ODM party

ODM leader Raila Odinga has embarked on a mission to rejuvenate his support bases and build grassroots support for his ODM party before the grassroots elections.

By Olivia Odhiambo and James Omoro 10 months ago

Raila embarks on fresh move to revamp his ODM party

Community health volunteers help reduce burden of diseases

CHVs' roles include promoting healthy living, offering first aid, referring cases to the nearest health facilities and promoting care and compliance with treatment.

By Olivia Odhiambo 10 months ago

Community health volunteers help reduce burden of diseases

DPP commits to protect media freedom, rights of journalists

Remarks come after media stakeholders criticise ODPP for not acting on cases involving journalists. MCK boss says 110 cases of attack on journalists reported this year alone.

By Ronald Kipruto and Olivia Odhiambo 10 months ago

DPP commits to protect media freedom, rights of journalists

Worry as private investor lays claim to land on Kibuye market

EACC believes the land has been grabbed and has moved in to try and recover it through a suit filed at the Kisumu Land and Environment court.

By Olivia Odhiambo 10 months ago

Worry as private investor lays claim to land on Kibuye market

Why Nyong'o wants Cuban doctors to continue working

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has challenged the national government to rescind its decision to terminate Cuban doctors' contracts.

By Olivia Odhiambo 11 months ago

Why Nyong'o wants Cuban doctors to continue working

Raila hints at backing Kalonzo for top seat in 2027 elections

Raila heaped praise on Kalonzo saying he has been steadfast in rallying behind him for several years. He described Kalonzo as a straightforward leader and promised to support him.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 11 months ago

Raila hints at backing Kalonzo for top seat in 2027 elections

Ruto heaps praise on Uhuru as he launches locally made ship

The commissioning of MV Uhuru II is among the initiatives the government has prioritised as competition for cargo transported through the lake gathers momentum.

By Olivia Odhiambo 11 months ago

Ruto heaps praise on Uhuru as he launches locally made ship

ODM MPs dismiss Ruto's charm offensive in Nyanza

A section of ODM lawmakers have dismissed President William Ruto's Nyanza visit saying that he can only win the support of the people through opposition leader Raila Odinga.

By Olivia Odhiambo 11 months ago

ODM MPs dismiss Ruto's charm offensive in Nyanza

ODM leaders dismiss president's charm offensive in Nyanza region

The leaders claimed that the president's four-day visit to the region was a campaign strategy disguised as a development tour.

By Olivia Odhiambo 11 months ago

ODM leaders dismiss president's charm offensive in Nyanza region

Ruto orders arrest of suspects behind ethnic clashes in Sondu

President William Ruto orders the arrest of suspects behind ethnic clashes in Sondu that have resulted in deaths of seven people and left scores injured.

By Olivia Odhiambo 11 months ago

Ruto orders arrest of suspects behind ethnic clashes in Sondu

KALRO steps up bid to revive cotton production in Nyanza

KALRO is targeting to harvest 40,000 tonnes of cotton seeds which will be availed to farmers at Mkulima shops and selected agrovets countrywide at subsidized prices.

By Olivia Odhiambo 11 months ago

KALRO steps up bid to revive cotton production in Nyanza

Looming sugar shortage in the country as Comesa runs out of sweetener

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) admitted the possibility of a sugar crisis after the volumes of imports failed to meet the projected volume.

By Clinton Ambujo and Olivia Odhiambo 11 months ago

Looming sugar shortage in the country as Comesa runs out of sweetener

Looming sugar shortage in Kenya as Comesa countries run out of sweetener

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has admitted the possibility of a sugar crisis after the volumes of imports failed to meet the projected volume.

By Clinton Ambujo, Olivia Odhiambo 11 months ago

Looming sugar shortage in Kenya as Comesa countries run out of sweetener

All Kenyans are shareholders in the government - CS Kuria

According to Gachagua, only those who supported Kenya Kwanza are shareholders in their government and reserve the front-row seats when plum jobs and developments are being shared.

By Olivia Odhiambo 11 months ago

All Kenyans are shareholders in the government - CS Kuria

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