Tussle over teaching jobs
THE Kenya Union for Post Primary Education Teachers national chairman Omboko Milemba has asked governors to keep off employment of teachers. He said the law allows only TSC to hire and pay teachers....
View ArticleRelief for Muhoroni traders as NGO steps in to rebuild burnt down shops
AN NGO has promised to reconstruct shops for traders whose property were razed in Ombei, Muhoroni, last Week. Ogra Foundation director and founder Hezron McObewa said this will enable the traders...
View ArticleBalance urged in Miss Kenya
The selection Miss Kenya fete finalists at Pata Pata resort, Malindi, lacked in regional balance, Busia Culture executive Matinde Mchuma has said. Mchuma said out of the 24 contestants selected, only...
View ArticleMCA’s plea to county bosses
A Busia MCA has accused governors of leaving out issues affecting ward representatives in their referendum push. Ichasi Imwene said MCAs have a big influence in any referendum. He was speaking at...
View ArticleObura launches sacco for bodas bodas
A sacco has been started for more than 2,000 tuk tuk, motorcycle and bicycle operators in Kisumu town. Tupindi Sacco, sponsored by a foundation started by Kisumu Central MP Ken Obura, was launched at...
View ArticleFull in-tray for new clergyman
MUSLIMS from Western Kenya have asked the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya national chairman Abdallah Ateka to fight religious intolerance and foster unity between Muslims and Christians. CIPK...
View ArticleKarachuonyo primary schools set to get modern classrooms, says MP Rege
Modern primary schools will be built in Karachuonyo constituency through the CDF kitty, MP James Rege has said. He said plans are underway to start the construction of modern classrooms in selected...
View ArticleBungoma MCAs meeting in Kisumu for more cash
Lobby groups in Bungoma are up in arms over a decision by MCAs to move all its committee sittings to Kisumu county. Through executive director Philip Wanyonyi and chairman Albert Lumumba, Jukwaa la...
View ArticleGovernors want peace on Kipsigis-Luo border
THREE governors have resolved to end frequent clashes at the borders between the Kipsigis and Luo communities. Isaack Rutto (Bomet), Paul Chepkwony (Kericho) and Jack Ranguma (Kisumu) pledged to...
View ArticleAnti-jigger campaign
More than 700 pupils of Shikokho Primary School in Ikolomani constituency on Saturday had jiggers removed from their feet by Ahadi Kenya Trust. The pupils were also given rubber shoes to prevent...
View ArticleUse of Lake Victoria water
Homa Bay Governor Cyprian Awiti has promised to work with other counties bordering Lake Victoria to solve water shortage in Nyanza. Awiti said they will engage investors who can help improve water...
View ArticleCane farmers demand dues
Cane farmers and politicians from Kakamega county have asked Governor Wycliffe Oparanya to explain the use of Sh200 million meant to pay the farmers. National ODM youth leader Rashid Mohammed led a...
View ArticleState told to beef up Raila security
THREE ODM MPs have called on the government to beef up Cord leader Raila Odinga's security. Nyando MP Fred Outa, his Kisumu West counterpart Olago Aluoch and Kisumu women's representative Rose Nyamunga...
View ArticleMP wants probe of ICC witnesses’ coaches
Police and the Director of Public Prosecution’s office have been urged to investigate Kenyans behind the coaching of witnesses at the International Criminal Court. Kuria West MP Mathias Robi said...
View ArticleMigori distributes Uhuru’s malaria nets
THE Migori government has begun distributing free mosquito nets that President Uhuru Kenyatta launched before his meeting was disrupted by rowdy youths on September 8. The youths heckled Governor Okoth...
View ArticleUhuru wished safe trip
BUDALANGI Jubilee supporters have wished President Uhuru Kenyatta a safe journey as he prepares to travel to the Hague to meet with the ICC judges. Speaking to the Star at Port Victoria town on Sunday,...
View ArticleFirm raps farmers' meet
WEST Kenya Sugar Company has termed a meeting between cane farmers, elected leaders from Kakamega county and officials of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority as a political gathering. The...
View ArticleReport reveals 20 militias
BUNGOMA politicians have more than 20 armed groups on standby, a report has said. In a conflict mapping and analysis report released by Public Administration executive Mokin arap Ptanguny, the...
View ArticleCounty touts local goods
MIGORI The county government has partnered with international organisations to utilise local products for development. One Village, One Product programme and the Japanese International cooperation...
View ArticleMigori rehab seeks aid in reforms
A rehabilitation centre in Migori has appealed to the county government and local institutions to help reduce the number of street children in the town. Destitute Network, which has reformed more than...
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