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Stanley Ongwae

Gusii unity threatens Raila and Ruto's grip

As political tensions rise in Gusii, Ruto and Raila face a tough task to retain the region's support.A growing number of locals want Fred Matiangi.

By Stanley Ongwae 26 days ago

Gusii unity threatens Raila and Ruto's grip

Witch hunters and murderers in Kisii sentenced to 40 years

Witch hunters and murderers in Kisii sentenced to 40 years

By Stanley Ongwae 29 days ago

How witchcraft allegations got four women killed

How witchcraft allegations got four women killed

By Stanley Ongwae 29 days ago

School projects stall in Nyamira after contractors exit over pay

School projects stall in Nyamira after contractors exit over pay

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Our son Ian Sing'oei drowned, family says

The family of Ian Sing'oei whose body was found in Mwiki, Kasarani, Nairobi, on Saturday has said he drowned in a river.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Our son Ian Sing'oei drowned, family says

Maombi's prayer finally heard as his Swahili country hit goes viral

Samson Maombi's trending country music hit Nitauimba Wimbo Mpya and electrifying performance during President Ruto's New Year dinner at the Kisii State Lodge is proof he has become a darling to many.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Maombi's prayer finally heard as his Swahili country hit goes viral

Nyamira celebrates Momanyi's victory at homecoming party

Nyamira County and the American state of Minnesota will soon forge a collaborative engagement on socio-economic affairs, thanks to the Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Nyamira celebrates Momanyi's victory at homecoming party

Nyamira celebrates Momanyi's victory at homecoming party

Nyamira County and the American state of Minnesota will soon forge a collaborative engagement on socio-economic affairs, thanks to Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Nyamira celebrates Momanyi's victory at homecoming party

Kisii lovers found dead holding hands to be buried today

The two lovers who were found dead while holding hands at a rented apartment in Kisii Town are set to be buried at their respective homes on Friday.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Kisii lovers found dead holding hands to be buried today

Woman MP wants men convicted of sexual offences castrated

Men convicted of sexual offences risk being chopped off their members or face life imprisonment if a proposal by Kisii Woman Rep Dorice Donya is adopted.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Woman MP wants men convicted of sexual offences castrated

Mystery of lovers who died holding hands

Detectives say a pair of syringes and bottles of medical drugs recovered suggested a well-planned death.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Mystery of lovers who died holding hands

Turning the tide: Renewed drive to end FGM as grim statistics persist

Anti-FGM advocates target communities that has high prevalence rate as seven in 10 Women are affected in some counties.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Turning the tide: Renewed drive to end FGM as grim statistics persist

Kisii politicians accuse Ruto's government of sidelining region

Kisii county leaders have accused the national government of deliberately denying the region development projects.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Kisii politicians accuse Ruto's government of sidelining region

Celebrations as Moraa wins district seat, makes history in US elections

The sleepy village of Nyamemiso in Nyamira erupted in celebration after one of their own, who had migrated to the US, won a seat in the State Legislature in the US elections.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Celebrations as Moraa wins district seat, makes history in US elections

Nyamira, Chinese county ink deal to boost tea production, value addition

Nyamira Tea farmers are set to reap huge benefits after Governor Amos Nyaribo's administration and a Chinese County signed an agreement aimed at increasing production and marketing prospects.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Nyamira, Chinese county ink deal to boost tea production, value addition

Relief for patients as Nyamira nurses call off strike

The Kenya National Union of Nurses has called off the industrial strike in Nyamira county after talks with Governor Amos Nyaribo.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Relief for patients as Nyamira nurses call off strike

Pain for patients as Nyamira nurses down tools

Nurses in Nyamira county have downed tools over what they termed as frustration by the administration.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Pain for patients as Nyamira nurses down tools

Nyamira MCAs impeach Speaker over claims of violating law

Nyamira County Assembly Speaker Enock Okero has been impeached following a vote by 24 Members of the County Assembly.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Nyamira MCAs impeach Speaker over claims of violating law

Intern doctor Desree Moraa buried

Desree Moraa, the intern doctor who committed suicide in Gatundu two weeks ago was buried in an emotional ceremony at her father's home in Nyagiki Village, Kisii County.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Intern doctor Desree Moraa buried

Chaos in Nyamira assembly as MCAs eject Speaker

Chaos erupted in Nyamira county assembly Tuesday after members forcefully ejected Speaker Enock Okero from his seat over allegations of impropriety.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Chaos in Nyamira assembly as MCAs eject Speaker

Governor Nyaribo survives impeachment

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo failed to turn up for impeachment hearing before the county assembly Tuesday

By Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

Governor Nyaribo survives impeachment

Boom for farmers, factory releases Sh616m tea bonus

It is a windfall for Nyankoba Tea Factory farmers after it declared a record high bonus of Sh616 million to growers.

By Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

Boom for farmers, factory releases Sh616m tea bonus

MCA tables impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo is facing another fight to save his job after Members of County Assembly Tuesday tabled a motion to impeach him over alleged violation of the law and abuse of office.

By Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

MCA tables impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

Former Transport Assistant Minister Ogari is dead

The former legislator who also served as the Assistant Minister in the Transport Ministry died at his Karen home in Nairobi last night after a long illness.

By Sammy Omingo and Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

Former Transport Assistant Minister Ogari is dead

CUE confirms location of Nyamira State University

Commission for University Education has said Nyamira State University will be located at Kiabonyoru Mixed High School

By Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

CUE confirms location of Nyamira State University

Ruto orders VCs to withdraw 'misleading' admission letters

President William Ruto has ordered the withdrawal of university admission letters issued to students without using the newly developed needs assessment tool.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Ruto orders VCs to withdraw 'misleading' admission letters

Ruto hints at return of rejected Finance Bill

President William Ruto has hinted at the reintroduction of the Finance Bill, 2024, which he withdrew following countrywide protests two months ago.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Ruto hints at return of rejected Finance Bill

Gusii MPs differ over location of varsity as Ruto tours region

The president is expected to announce development programmes worth Sh7 billion. Leaders have been pulling apart over where the proposed institution will be established.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Gusii MPs differ over location of varsity as Ruto tours region

Students cheat death after bus rams building

More than 40 students cheated death Sunday morning after a school bus they were travelling rammed into a building at Senta Junction along the Oyugis-Sondu-Ahero Highway.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Students cheat death after bus rams building

Suspect implicated in attack on Standard Group Editor's family denied bail

Based on fresh reports filed by the Probation Department, Resident Magistrate Christabel Agutu said the accused persons cannot be released on bail or bond at this stage.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Suspect implicated in attack on Standard Group Editor's family denied bail

Court quashes bid to reinstate impeached Kisii deputy governor

The High Court dismissed prayers for conservatory orders on the reinstatement of impeached Deputy Governor Robert Monda.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Court quashes bid to reinstate impeached Kisii deputy governor

Court dismisses pre-bail report in robbery with violence case

The court said the pre-bail report that was filed in January was signed by a different officer and did not capture the victim's views.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Court dismisses pre-bail report in robbery with violence case

Nyamira in ambitious plan to end drug shortage

Nyamira County is seeking to establish a revolving fund for purchasing drugs to help address the perennial problem of drug shortage in health facilities.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Nyamira in ambitious plan to end drug shortage

Auditor warns counties may be losing billions due to poor systems

Auditor General's 2022/2023 report shows most Nyanza counties lack effective internal control systems with Kisumu having paid 126 staff more in their bank accounts.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Auditor warns counties may be losing billions due to poor systems

Judiciary raises concern over rising defilement, land cases in Nyamira

Deputy Registrar of the Nyamira Law Courts, Beniah Okong'o said they have been receiving many cases related to land and sexual offences against minors.

By Stanley Ongwae 9 months ago

Judiciary raises concern over rising defilement, land cases in Nyamira

Tax stand-off as boda boda riders defy county call to pay

Key issues the riders have against the county government are the sustainable maintenance of roads and the construction of shelters.

By Stanley Ongwae 9 months ago

Tax stand-off as boda boda riders defy county call to pay

Family split over cause of kin's death

While a section of the family maintains that the late Abel Nyakundi committed suicide, others believe he was murdered.

By Stanley Ongwae 10 months ago

Family split over cause of kin's death

Azimio backs doctors strike, accuses state of neglecting health sector

Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa said the opposition is supporting the doctors and urged the government to address their grievances.

By Stanley Ongwae 11 months ago

Azimio backs doctors strike, accuses state of neglecting health sector

Suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family remanded

The suspect implicated in a violent attack targeting the family of Standard Group Editor Evelyne Kwamboka has been remanded at the Kisii Remand Prison.

By Stanley Ongwae 11 months ago

Suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family remanded

Haiti mission: Family of officer has no idea how he died

The family says it will sue the government to reveal the cause of the death of a senior police officer in Washington DC, in the US.

By Stanley Ongwae 11 months ago

Haiti mission: Family of officer has no idea how he died

Court issues warrant of arrest against suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family

The magistrate's court in Nyamira has issued a warrant of arrest against a suspect implicated in a robbery with violence incident targeting the family of Standard Group Editor Evelyne Kwamboka

By Stanley Ongwae 11 months ago

Court issues warrant of arrest against suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family

Kuppet petitions TSC to transfer teachers over hostile community

Kuppet has petitioned TSC to transfer teachers from a Nyamira school where they are allegedly at risk of being lynched by the community.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago

Kuppet petitions TSC to transfer teachers over hostile community

Ruto revives plans for Nyamira university

The dream of setting up the university died about six years ago after leaders failed to agree on the ideal location of the institution.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago

Ruto revives plans for Nyamira university

Joy as 250 students receive Nyamira governor scholarship

Nyamira County government has awarded full scholarships for secondary education to 250 bright but needy students.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago

Joy as 250 students receive Nyamira governor scholarship

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