Uriri MP accused of 'neglect'
WEST Kanyamkago ward residents in Uriri constituency have accused their legislator of neglect. Residents said John Kobado starts development projects only in areas where he has political support, while...
View ArticleFarmer slams Sony over Sh12 million losses
A sugarcane farmer in Awendo has threatened to move to court to force Sony Sugar Company to pay Sh12million over un-harvested cane. Speaking to the press yesterday in Migori town, Ely Odera said the...
View ArticleFarmer slams Sony over Sh12 million losses
A sugarcane farmer in Awendo has threatened to move to court to force Sony Sugar Company to pay Sh12million over un-harvested cane. Speaking to the press yesterday in Migori town, Ely Odera said the...
View ArticleOparanya tells Odingas sorry
KAKAMEGA Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has consoled Cord leader Raila Odinga and his family following the death of their son Fidel Odinga on Sunday. Oparanya described Fidel as a humble young man with a...
View ArticleJakoyo, MCA in row at burial
SIAYA A burial ceremony of a provincial administrator on Saturday was temporarily interrupted after two politicians clashed over graft in the county government. Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo and Central Gem MCA...
View ArticleAlila says senate race set back by death of Raila’s son
HOMABAY Senate aspirant Hilary Alila’s campaigns have suffered a setback after the death of Cord leader Raila Odinga’s son Fidel. Alila's elder brother Tom Alila was with Fidel moments before he died....
View ArticleLessons grind to halt in Kisumu classes
THERE were no classes in most public schools in Kisumu county yesterday as teachers went on a national strike. The teachers defied a court order issued to them and went on strike to demand better pay....
View ArticleEx-crook repents in Kakamega
A former robber released by a Kakamega court in July last year has repented and asked his victims to forgive him. Joseph Wabwire on Sunday appealed to his accomplices who are still engaging in criminal...
View ArticleKisii schools deserted as tutors start strike
MANY schools in Kisii county yesterday remained vacant as the teachers' national strike entered its first day. A spot check by the Star established that no teachers had reported to the institutions by...
View ArticleKenyan traders raise concerns
KENYAN traders at Isebania border point have complained of harassment by Tanzania officials. They said the officials have been restricting movement of people and goods across the border point. The...
View ArticleKhaniri flays Jubilee over salary talks
THE Jubilee government has been accused of insincerity in the recent talks over the Collective Bargaining Agreement with teachers. Vihiga Senator George Khaniri said the government's lackluster...
View ArticleWetang’ula accuses Bungoma county government of lack of transparency.
BUNGOMA Senator Moses Wetang’ula has accused the county government of misappropriation and lacking transparency. Speaking on Sunday at the Christ The King Church, he challenged county officials to...
View ArticleStudents advised against cults in schools
Catholic priest has advised students in boarding schools against joining cults or devil worshiping groups. Father Tom Mboya cautioned students set to join form one not to be lured to cult practices. He...
View ArticleTeachers strike on in Mt Elgon
Teachers’ strike commences in Bungoma County LEARNING was yesterday paralysed in Bungoma a teachers stayed away from schools. Pupils remained at home as teachers began the strike announced by Knut. A...
View ArticlePastor Commits suicide over love affair
A pastor in West Kodumo sublocation, Kabondo Kasipul constituency has allegedly committed suicide in a love triangle puzzle. The New Apostolic Church preacher Michael Oywaya, in his 40s, is said to...
View ArticleWetang'ula, Lusaka feud over funds
BUNGOMA Senator Moses Wetang'ula has accused the Jubilee government of tribalism. Speaking on Sunday at the Christ the King Cathedral Church, he said complains from Kenyans on top national...
View ArticleSamia Elders honour MP Otuoma
FUNYULA MP Paul Otuoma was on Saturday honoured by the Samia Council of Elders in recognition of his distinguished service to the community. Council chairman Ouma Mallo said Otuoma has been in the...
View ArticleI am in ODM to stay, Otuoma tells critics
FUNYULA MP Paul Otuoma has dismissed claims he plans to ditch ODM for TNA. "I am firmly in ODM because it is a party we have built from scratch to current position. Those spreading the rumour are...
View ArticleKisii-Maasai border tensions still high
RESIDENTS living on the Trans Mara-Kenyenya border have been urged to live in harmony. TWO deputy county commissioners Trans Mara West deputy commissioner Abdi Jubat and his Kenyenya acting counterpart...
View ArticleTeachers told to stay away from schools
THE teachers’ strike entered its second day yesterday even as Knut officials in Homa Bay urged teachers to stay put. County branch secretary Peter Omollo told teachers to stay away from schools until...
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