Three criticise choice of Boinett as Inspector General
LEADERS from Kakamega county yesterday criticised the appointment of Joseph Boinett as the Inspector General of Police. “This is not a heritable position for the Kalenjin community,” Butere engineer...
View ArticleI am not fighting speaker, says Kisii assembly clerk
KISII assembly clerk James Nyaoga yesterday denied a report in Tuesday Star's corridors column that he is fighting speaker Kerosi Ondieki. “We have been consulting on how best we can deliver services...
View ArticleShitanda to sue Kakamega over Sh200m sugar levy
FORMER Housing minister Soita Shitanda plans to sue the Kakamega government over collection and usage of cess levy from two sugar millers. Shitanda wants the county government compelled to account for...
View ArticleRally behind Mudavadi, Washiali tells the Luhya
MUMIAS East MP Benjamin Washiali has asked the Luhya community to rally behind Amani coalition leader Musalia Mudavadi ahead of the 2017 general election. Addressing journalists at Shianda market on...
View ArticleSpur economy, says Anyanga
MIGORI Kenya's economy will improve this year after the International Criminal Court dropped charges against President Uhuru Kenyatta, a legislator has said. “I am optimistic Uhuru will concentrate on...
View ArticleChange of guard strategic, says Nyong'o
FORMER ODM secretary general Anyang Nyong’o has said he handed over his post in a strategy to ensure the relevance and vibrancy of the party in future. Speaking on Tuesday during a talk show on Ramogi...
View ArticleAkaranga seeks 2017 poll alliance with UDF
THE Progressive Party of Kenya and UDF are planning to partner ahead of 2017 general election, PPK party leader Governor Moses Akaranga has said. The Vihiga governor said he is discussing collaboration...
View ArticleSh150m to help protect Lake Victoria
THE Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project II will buy surveillance boats for Lake Victoria and a water harvester to remove hyacinth . National project coordinator Francisca Owuor said the...
View ArticleKisumu police on the spot over motorcycle theft
POLICE in Kisumu town are on the spot over theft of motorcycles. A motorcycle impounded by two police officers on the Kisumu-Nairobi Highway disappeared under unclear circumstances. Motorists want the...
View ArticleKisumu governor puts contractors on notice
Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma has warned contractors of being blacklisted if they do not perform. He said his government will not be let down by people who fail to deliver on their jobs. Ranguma was...
View ArticleKisii health boss promises better services
THE Kisii government is committed towards improving health services, Health executive Sarah Omache has said. She said all hospitals in the county will be supplied with enough drugs, personnel,...
View ArticleGovernor Awiti supports Moses Kajwang’ for Homa Bay senator
ODM nominee for Homa Bay senator Moses Kajwang’ got a boost on Tuesday when Governor Cyprian Awiti supported his candidature. Awiti said before the ODM nominations he supported Caroli Omondi but after...
View ArticleMigori fuel shortage now in its fourth day
Migori town has been hit by fuel shortage for the past four days. Motorists are buying the commodity in Isebania, Awendo and Rongo towns, which have also been facing fuel shortages. The prices have...
View ArticleReport to ward admins, Kisumu urged
KISUMU county residents should channel their problems through ward administrators, Governor Jack Ranguma has said. He said the administrators represent him at the ward level, so there is no need for...
View ArticleICPAK boss mourns Raila son
THE Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya, Nyanza, has sent condolences to Raila Odinga’s family following eldest son Fidel's death. Fidel died on Sunday and will be buried on Saturday at...
View ArticlePort Victoria traders demand toilets
BUSIA Traders along the shores of Lake Victoria have called upon the county government to build them toilets. "The beach market has no toilet facilities, so traders are forced to either defecate at the...
View ArticleNyatike MCAs aid orphanage
MIGORI The county assembly staff on Wednesday donated goods worth more than Sh100,000 to an orphanage in Nyatike constituency. Speaker Gordon Ogolla led more than 20 staff members to hand the donation...
View ArticleStart projects, youth urged
BUNGOMA Youths have been urged to start income-generating projects to improve their lives. Speaking in Bungoma town yesterday during an awareness workshop, Inter-Party Youth Forum chairman George...
View ArticleEnrol disabled - Bunge forum
KAKAMEGA Parents and guardians of disabled children have been warned against hiding the children from the public. Erick Lijodi, a nominated delegate for persons with disability in the county’s Youth...
View ArticleBury Fidel in peace, committee tells Siaya
THE funeral committee for Cord leader Raila Odinga's song Fidel has urged residents to desist from hooliganism during his burial. Committee chairman Ouma Onyango said on Wednesday the committee was...
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