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 2 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 3 months ago
Ruto orders VCs to withdraw 'misleading' admission letters
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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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 months ago
Judiciary raises concern over rising defilement, land cases in Nyamira
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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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 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 9 months 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 10 months 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 10 months ago
Joy as 250 students receive Nyamira governor scholarship
Tea companies in rush to save on the ever-rising cost of energy
The main alternatives that the companies are currently exploiting include tapping solar energy, own-generated hydro-power as well as investing in wood fuel energy.
By Stanley Ongwae 10 months ago
Tea companies in rush to save on the ever-rising cost of energy
New railway to transform Nyanza
The economic fortunes of the agriculturally rich Gusii region and South Nyanza are set for a significant boost after the government started outlaying plans for a rail network in the region.
By Stanley Ongwae 10 months ago
New railway to transform Nyanza
Teenage bank robber re-arrested after escaping police cell
A 19-year-old boy who escaped from Nyamira Police Station on Thursday morning was re-arrested on Saturday night after he was found inside a bank with a knife and pliers.
By Stanley Ongwae 11 months ago
Teenage bank robber re-arrested after escaping police cell
Teen arrested in bank escapes from police cells
Sang said the boy was among several other prisoners who were in the expansive cells from where he managed to escape by breaking the ceiling and roof.
By Stanley Ongwae 11 months ago
Teen arrested in bank escapes from police cells
Slain couple's phones reveal money trail
Sh30,000 was transferred from Grace's phone and Sh32,000 was sent from Morema's phone on the fateful night.
By Stanley Ongwae 11 months ago
Slain couple's phones reveal money trail
Governor reads riot act to top officials over valueless trips
Nyaribo accused his officers who are entitled to government cars of misusing the fuel allocated to their departments by engaging in road trips which do not add value on service delivery.
By Stanley Ongwae and Eric Abuga 11 months ago
Governor reads riot act to top officials over valueless trips
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Raila alleges scheme by Ruto's regime to frustrate devolution
Raila's concerns come as he intensifies his bid to strengthen the opposition to build a formidable pillar to keep the Kenya Kwanza regime in check.
By Stanley Ongwae 11 months ago
Raila alleges scheme by Ruto's regime to frustrate devolution
Concern as criminal gangs terrorise residents of Nyamira, Kisii
The gangs are said to be behind a spate of insecurity incidents that have rocked the two counties over the past two months.
By Stanley Ongwae and Eric Abuga 11 months ago
Concern as criminal gangs terrorise residents of Nyamira, Kisii
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Jubilee's plan to reclaim its lost glory, tells rebels their days are numbered
Although a tough task awaits the party in its ambitious quest, senior party officials believe they are on track to revive the powerful political outfit.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago
Jubilee's plan to reclaim its lost glory, tells rebels their days are numbered
Keroka residents' plea to security agents as crime spirals out of control
Residents of Keroka town in Nyamira have raised an alarm over a spate of insecurity that has rocked the town in the last couple of weeks, leaving scores injured and others dead.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago
Keroka residents' plea to security agents as crime spirals out of control
DCI officer arrested over reveler's shooting
Area police boss says the bullet that hit the reveller was discharged accidentally as he struggled to snatch the officer's gun.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago
DCI officer arrested over reveler's shooting
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment after 18 MCAs voted against his ouster motion which was voted for by 16 MCAs.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survives impeachment
Nyamira DG Gesami on spot over Nyaribo's impeachment bid
According to United Progressive Alliance party, Deputy Governor Gesami has displayed traits of disloyalty to the government he should be upholding.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago
Nyamira DG Gesami on spot over Nyaribo's impeachment bid
Doctors' strike bites in Nyamira and Nakuru
Health services at hospitals in Nyamira County remained paralysed for the third day running as doctors went on strike.
By Stanley Ongwae and Hilda Otieno 1 year ago
Doctors' strike bites in Nyamira and Nakuru
MCAs table impeachment motion against Nyamira governor
So far 15 MCAs have supported the impeachment motion against the governor while 19 have opposed.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago
MCAs table impeachment motion against Nyamira governor
Alarm over rising cases of child neglect in Nyamira
According to data recorded by the Children Protection Management Systems (CPIM) between 2020 and 2021, out of every 10 children in Nyamira, four of them are neglected by their parents.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago
Alarm over rising cases of child neglect in Nyamira
Tea farmers reap big as factories promise to pay higher bonuses
In Gusii, the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) recorded this year's bonus pay at an increased rate of up to 38 per cent.
By Stanley Ongwae, Kiprono Kurgat and Boniface Gikandi 1 year ago
Tea farmers reap big as factories promise to pay higher bonuses
From France to Spain, 63-year-old Kenyan woman to walk 900 kilometers to raise funds for homeless kids
A 63-year old Kenyan woman living in the United Kingdom is set to walk 900 kilometers in a mission to raise monies for homeless children in Nairobi.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago
From France to Spain, 63-year-old Kenyan woman to walk 900 kilometers to raise funds for homeless kids
Governor Nyaribo sacks health executive over alleged drugs theft, embezzlement
The governor has accused the health executive of involvement in the embezzlement of public funds set aside for the purchase of hospital supplies.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago
Governor Nyaribo sacks health executive over alleged drugs theft, embezzlement
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Ruto intensifies charm offensive in Kisii, Nyamira
So dedicated is President Ruto in this quest that Friday, he made his third visit to the region in a month and barely five days after he toured Nyamira.
By Eric Abuga and Stanley Ongwae 1 year ago
Ruto intensifies charm offensive in Kisii, Nyamira
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