Governor Barasa sets stage for formation of Malava municipal board
Governor Fernandes Barasa has announced plans to establish the Malava Municipal Board
By Mary Imenza 25 days ago
Governor Barasa sets stage for formation of Malava municipal board
Kenya, Uganda sign Sh17billion seal for cross-border water project
Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muga and Uganda's Environment Minister Beatrice Atim presided over the signing of the agreement in Busia.
By Mary Imenza 26 days ago
Kenya, Uganda sign Sh17billion seal for cross-border water project
Governor urges MPs to let counties control roads levy fund
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has challenged MPs to enact legislation that would allow county governments to directly manage the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF).
By Mary Imenza 29 days ago
Governor urges MPs to let counties control roads levy fund
EACC officers arrest Kakamega civil registration officers in bribery bust
According to the EACC, the officials received a bribe of Sh2,500 from an applicant in exchange for quicker processing of a birth certificate when they were apprehended.
By Mary Imenza 1 month ago
EACC officers arrest Kakamega civil registration officers in bribery bust
Mumias widows find hope in briquette-making
Members of the Wadada Solidarity Group in Mumias, Kakamega County, made up of 20 widows, has ventured into the production of Eco-friendly briquettes.
By Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Mumias widows find hope in briquette-making
Kenya hits 783 million mark in tree growing campaign, says Barasa
The government has made tremendous progress towards the target of growing at least 15 billion trees by 2032 under the National Tree Growing Restoration Campaign.
By Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Kenya hits 783 million mark in tree growing campaign, says Barasa
Kakamega leaders decry Malala's arrest, harassment of Butere Girls
Two MPs from Kakamega have condemned the arrest of former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala and the alleged harassment of students from Butere Girls High School.
By Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Kakamega leaders decry Malala's arrest, harassment of Butere Girls
TSC denies transfer of Butere Girls principal amid 'Echoes of War' controversy
This comes as Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba strongly criticised the school's administration for breaching national regulations by allowing a non-teacher to direct the play.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago
TSC denies transfer of Butere Girls principal amid 'Echoes of War' controversy
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 1 month ago
Parents, residents express anger over mistreatment of Butere Girls students over play performance
Busia residents protest Sh700 fee demand for IDs
When Jane Achieng', from the Bumala area in Butula Constituency, Busia County, got employment, she was elated to secure a job amid a high rate of unemployment in the country.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Busia residents protest Sh700 fee demand for IDs
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 1 month ago
Butere Girls' parents break silence on student mistreatment
Govt, Kakamega School launch air pollution detector to fight climate change
Kakamega School has become the latest institution in the country to embrace environmental responsibility with the launch of an air quality monitoring station to curb the effects of climate change.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Govt, Kakamega School launch air pollution detector to fight climate change
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 1 month ago
Kakamega presiding officers allegedly abducted, tortured during ODM primaries
Busia to build 175 ECDE centers to tackle classroom shortage
Busia County government has approved the construction of 175 ECDE centers within the next three months to address classroom shortages across the county.
By Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Busia to build 175 ECDE centers to tackle classroom shortage
Court reinstates Butere Girls drama team for nationals
Win for the Butere Girls High School drama team after the High Court ordered the School Principal to recall 50 drama students and facilitate their participation in the National Drama Festivals
By Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Court reinstates Butere Girls drama team for nationals
Family seeks help to repatriate daughter's body from Saudi Arabia
A distressed family is pleading with the government and well-wishers to help them transport the body of their daughter, who died under unclear circumstances in Saudi Arabia three months ago.
By Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Family seeks help to repatriate daughter's body from Saudi Arabia
Stakeholder offers specialised training to Busia nurses to expand career horizons
Busia County nurses pursuing job opportunities in the US have received crucial guidance through a specialized training session designed to prepare them for the international job market.
By Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Stakeholder offers specialised training to  Busia nurses to expand career horizons
Police Seize 12,835 Kgs of fake fertilizer in Mumias East Raid
Police in Lubinu, Mumias East, Kakamega County, have arrested three individuals following the discovery of a large stockpile of counterfeit agricultural products.
By Mary Imenza and Stephen Ruto 1 month ago
Police Seize 12,835 Kgs of fake fertilizer in Mumias East Raid
Busia County receives ultrasound machines to boost maternal health
Maternal healthcare in Busia County has received a significant boost following the donation of ultrasound machines to Matayos Level IV and Angurai hospitals by Rainbow 4 Afrika UK.
By Mary Imenza 1 month ago
Busia County receives ultrasound machines to boost maternal health
KUPPET official warns govt against writing off Sh64b school debt
KUPPET officials in Busia have criticized plans by the government to write off Sh64 billion debt owed to schools.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
KUPPET official warns govt against writing off Sh64b school debt
Busia woman rep calls for better PWD registration, empowerment
Busia Woman Rep Catherine Omanyo has called on the government to take swift and deliberate action to address the exclusion of PWDs from the education and economic sectors.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Busia woman rep calls for better PWD registration, empowerment
Nurses eying US jobs to benefit from specialised training
Kenyan Nurse Consultants Limited and St Elizabeth MTC Mukumu to provide specialised training to nurses, focusing on the qualifications necessary to become a US Registered Nurse.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Nurses eying US jobs to benefit from specialised training
Suspects linked to fake police station to remain in custody
Kakamega Resident Magistrate Anjeline Odawo has granted police seven days to detain 10 suspects linked to running a fake police station, to conclude investigations.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Suspects linked to fake police station to remain in custody
Two brothers killed in an accident while coming from a friend's funeral
Three people, including two brothers returning from a friend's burial killed in road accident at Mundika market on the Busia-Kisumu Highway.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Two brothers killed in an accident while coming from a friend's funeral
Ruto denies gov't spent Sh104b on SHA system
Ruto said SHA is a corruption free scheme that will send money directly to the health facility to cater for drugs and ensure people money is paid for the person who has been served.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Ruto denies gov't spent Sh104b on SHA system
Wetang'ula assures residents projects will continue despite Malulu's death
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has assured residents of Malava constituency that all ongoing development projects will continue despite the untimely passing of their MP Malulu Injendi.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Wetang'ula assures residents projects will continue despite Malulu's death
Sh24m water project to ease water scarcity in Angurai East by April
Residents of Angurai East Ward in Teso North Sub-County, Busia County, are set to benefit from a Sh24 million water project aimed at addressing longstanding water shortages.
By Mary Imenza 2 months ago
Sh24m water project to ease water scarcity in Angurai East by April
Sh15m set aside for installing e-learning centers to compliment CBC curriculum
About Sh15 million will be spent to equip schools across the country Kenya with cutting edge digital e-learning centers.
By Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Sh15m set aside for installing e-learning centers to compliment CBC curriculum
Ruto leads nation in mourning Malava MP Malulu as leaders describe him as a selfless leader
President Ruto has led the country in mourning, Malava MP Malulu Injendi who passed away today at Aga Khan hospital while undergoing treatment.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Ruto leads nation in mourning Malava MP Malulu as leaders describe him as a selfless leader
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 Bernard Lusigi, Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Blow for Mudavadi as allies unveil new political party
Barasa wins appeal against impeached board members, paves way for recruitment
Kakamega County Governor Barasa wins an appeal against his CPSB, which had obtained court orders allowing them to remain in office until end of their term.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Barasa wins appeal against impeached board members, paves way for recruitment
Ruto pledges timely delivery of key projects during Western region tour
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have assured Kenyans that major infrastructure and development projects will be completed as planned.
By Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Ruto pledges timely delivery of key projects during Western region tour
Lusaka warns contractors on shoddy projects, vows unpaid dues for poor work
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has announced plans to inspect Early Childhood Development Education(ECDE) classroom construction projects in the county.
By Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Lusaka warns contractors on shoddy projects, vows unpaid dues for poor work
Truck driver tests positive for Mpox in Malaba
Teso North Sub County Diseases Coordinator Kelvin Tangara said the truck driver is admitted to Kocholia Sub County Hospital.
By Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Truck driver tests positive for Mpox in Malaba
Salasya calls out Ruto for taking wrong advice from close allies
The Mumias East MP claimed cartels within the government were sabotaging the President.Ruto said he will work with the lawmaker describing him as a 'good young man'.
By Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Salasya calls out Ruto for taking wrong advice from close allies
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Kenya's strategy to reduce fuel costs and promote clean energy
Kenya's push for clean energy and biogas adoption aims to reduce reliance on harmful fuels and promote sustainable growth.
By Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Kenya's strategy to reduce fuel costs and promote clean energy
Mentorship initiative shapes career paths for Kakamega youths
More than 200 students from Kakamega have completed a mentorship programme aimed at guiding them in their career paths.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Mentorship initiative shapes career paths for Kakamega youths
Little-known village schools make history with first-ever A- scores
Felix Wanzala, 19, is a happy child after defying the odds to attain an A- from St. Mary's Buyofu Secondary School.
By Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Little-known village schools make history with first-ever A- scores
Man seeks justice after daughter's fatal 'punishment' by mother
Investigations have been launched into the killing of a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly beaten to death by her mother for coming home drunk on Christmas day.
By Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Man seeks justice after daughter's fatal 'punishment' by mother
Court overturns CS decree, orders Kaimosi to pick top VC candidate
In a landmark ruling, the Employment and Labour Relations Court has overturned a Cabinet Secretary's directive and ordered Kaimosi Friends University to appoint a vice-chancellor.
By Mary Imenza 4 months ago
Court overturns CS decree, orders Kaimosi to pick top VC candidate
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