Khalwale warns of waning support for President Ruto in Western

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has told President William Ruto that the Western region will not support him in the 2027 polls if he fails to implement his development promises.

By 5 days ago

Busia family seeks justice after their kin was murdered and body parts chopped off

A family in Mundulusia village, Matayos Constituency, Busia County, is seeking justice after the body of their missing kin was found without legs, hands, tongue and private parts.

By 12 days ago

Ruto, Raila allies trade accusations over alleged MP abduction

A section of leaders allied to  Ruto and  Odinga across the country are now accusing the opposition wing led by for the DCP leader, of falsifying abductions.

By 14 days ago

Chaos erupts in Kakamega as Malala, police clash over DCP Rally

Business activities in Kakamega town were paralysed for a better part of the day on Saturday as youths led by DCPofficials Malala and Senator John Methu engaged police in running battles.

By 21 days ago

Mass defection in Kakamega as UDA members join Gachaguas party

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party on Thursday suffered a major blow after several Kakamega members and officials decamped to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).

By 22 days ago

Bungoma residents heckle Governor Lusaka over state of roads

The crowd turned hostile after Sports Principal Secretary (PS) Elijah Mwangi commended the county boss for the improved road network.

By 30 days ago

Nurses to strike over delayed permanent hiring under UHC

A health crisis is looming in the country after the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) on Tuesday threatened to join a doctors' strike over unmet promises.

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Two bank tellers in spot as DCI tighten probe in murder of Mumias teacher

Detectives probing the murder of a teacher by unknown assailants after withdrawing Sh285,000 from a bank in Mumias town have narrowed their investigations to two bank tellers.

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Sunset deadline: Why Luhya elders must be buried before dusk

Among the Luhya community, the burial of respected leaders or elders is not just any other ordinary affair.

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Police probe bank tellers over murder of teacher in Mumias

Detectives probing the murder of a teacher by unknown assailants after withdrawing Sh285,000 from a bank in Mumias town have narrowed their investigations to two bank tellers.

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Governor Barasa asks miners to stop works due to heavy rains

Governor Barasa urges miners to pause activities amid heavy rains.

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State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths

The government plans to spend Sh33 billion to create job opportunities for a million youth in three years through the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.

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Puzzle of lost police guns, M-Pesa robberies and murders in Mumias

Roselyda Akinyi was shot dead and robbed near a bank after withdrawing cash for her M-Pesa shop.

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Butere Girls traumatised after 'Echoes of War' play ban despite court order

Anglican Church Butere Diocese Bishop, Rose Okeno, who serves as the girls’ spiritual guardian, said the students remained deeply traumatised and would undergo counselling.

By 2 months ago

IM bank eyes MSME's in quest for Western's market

The move is part of the bank's broader effort to contribute to the growth of the local economy.

By 2 months ago

Pregnant woman, sister-in-law fatally shot as police clash with villagers in Likuyani

Angered by the turn of events, the villagers marched to Ashibira's home setting on fire houses in the compound before police arrived. 

By 3 months ago

Three decades apart: Man's search for his father ends in joy

David Molenje and Rebecca Murunga parted ways in 1994 when she was six months pregnant. Father and son met for the first time last Friday.

By 3 months ago

Church and family ask politicians not to bring goons to MP's burial

Catholic Church and widow say late Malava MP Malulu Injendi was humble and peaceful. Commissioner warns politicians to respect Ruto at burial today.

By 3 months ago

Pass village elders' Bill in honour of our late MP, Parliament urged

Residents of Kakamega County now want parliament to fast-track the enactment of the National Government Coordination (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in honour of the late Malava MP Malulu.

By 3 months ago

MP Nabulindo, Echesa summoned by council of elders over funeral chaos

Wanga Kingdom Council of Elders has summoned MP Nabulindo, former CS Echesa over chaos at a funeral to appease the dead, warn of dire consequences.

By 3 months ago

Blow for Mudavadi as allies unveil new political party

Led by former Secretary General, Dr Barack Muluka, the allies said the new party, Umoja Summit Party-Kenya (USP-K), seeks to unite the Western region ahead of the 2027 elections.

By 3 months ago

Kakamega partners with Jacaranda Health to construct Sh50 million maternity ward

The modern maternity wing project is a partnership between the county and Jacaranda Health in line with the county’s ‘Tutunze Kakamega Service Delivery Redesign.

By 3 months ago

Two people dead as 18 miners rescued after the collapse of a Kakamega gold mine

Two miners died while 18 others were rescued at the Tumaini gold mine in Museno Village, Kakamega County after the walls of the mines collapsed on Monday evening.

By 4 months ago

Several feared dead after goldmine collapses in Kakamega

Several artisanal miners are feared dead at the Tumaini gold mine site in Museno Village, Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County after the walls of the mine collapsed on Monday evening.

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Farmers, leaders protest Jaswant's takeover of plants at Mumias Sugar

The cane miller is leased to Sarbi Singh Rai, owner of Uganda-based Sarrai Group.His brother and owner of West Kenya Sugar, Jaswant.

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Inside William Ruto's plans to revive sugar industry

The President said the problem facing the sector is lack of prompt payment to farmers and announced the government has written off Sh117 billion in debts owed by millers.

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Ruto embraces kasongo and zakayo nicknames, pledges to deliver key projects

President William Ruto has laughed off the nicknames ‘Kasongo’ and ‘Zakayo’ reiterating that he has no issue with them as so long as he continues to deliver on his promise.

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Ruto: I will not abandon my development plan to play populist politics

Ruto has vowed not to abandon his development agenda like the affordable housing plan to engage in populistic politics despite mounting criticism and advice from his allies.

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Ruto to Uhuru: You failed the youth you are now inciting

President William Ruto yesterday told the youths not to listen to naysayers inciting them against his administration.

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Government to release Sh48.8B capitation to school next week, says CS Mbadi

The government has announced that it will release Sh48.8 billion capitation to schools next week, urging learning institutions to be patient over delayed disbursements.

By 4 months ago

Kakamega banks on Boda bodas in fight against drug theft

Kakamega County Government has partnered with Boda boda operators in a move that aims to curb the theft of drugs and non-pharmaceuticals in public hospitals.

By 5 months ago

Keep politics out of sugar millers management, MP Salasya warns

Mumias management says the new machine can crush up to 6,000 tonnes of sugar cane.

By 5 months ago

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 6 months ago

Governors accept Sh387b, warn critical services face uncertainty

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said the Council of Governors is not satisfied with Sh387 billion given to devolved units.

By 6 months ago

Governors refute Mbadi claims that county funds disbursed

The Governors described Mbadi’s claims as misleading and maintained that counties are still grappling with a biting cash crunch.

By 6 months ago

Khalwale warns of waning support for President Ruto in Western

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has told President William Ruto that the Western region will not support him in the 2027 polls if he fails to implement his development promises.

By 5 days ago

Busia family seeks justice after their kin was murdered and body parts chopped off

A family in Mundulusia village, Matayos Constituency, Busia County, is seeking justice after the body of their missing kin was found without legs, hands, tongue and private parts.

By 12 days ago

Ruto, Raila allies trade accusations over alleged MP abduction

A section of leaders allied to  Ruto and  Odinga across the country are now accusing the opposition wing led by for the DCP leader, of falsifying abductions.

By 14 days ago

Chaos erupts in Kakamega as Malala, police clash over DCP Rally

Business activities in Kakamega town were paralysed for a better part of the day on Saturday as youths led by DCPofficials Malala and Senator John Methu engaged police in running battles.

By 21 days ago

Mass defection in Kakamega as UDA members join Gachaguas party

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party on Thursday suffered a major blow after several Kakamega members and officials decamped to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).

By 22 days ago