SLDF’s not regrouping, says Bungoma official
Bungoma county commissioner Maalim Mohamed has denied claims of the resurgence of the Sabaot Land Defence Force militia group. The group terrorised Mt Elgon residents and the nearby regions. Speaking...
View ArticleIEBC warns against early campaigns in Bomachoge
THE Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission yesterday warned candidates in the Nyaribari Chache and Bomachoge Borabu by-elections against early campaigns. The commission through returning...
View ArticleRe-elected Rasanga dismisses 32 workers
The Siaya county government yesterday sacked 32 workers. County human resource manager David Ayieko said fresh recruitment will be carried out. Most of those dismissed worked in the office of the...
View ArticleIEBC clears Nyaribari, Bomachoge nominees
THE Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission yesterday cleared seven candidates for the Nyaribari Chache and Bomachoge Borabu by- elections scheduled for December 19. By the time of going to...
View Article500 illegal fishing nets destroyed in Nyatike
AUTHORITIES in Nyatike subcounty have destroyed more than 500 illegal fishing nets. Migori county principal fisheries officer Tom Ojuok said the move will replenish fish stock in Lake Victoria. “The...
View ArticleKuria residents want savings
KURIA About 1,100 Kuria East subcounty residents are demanding millions of shillings from Ntimaru Community Financial Association, which has denied them access to their savings. Yesterday, Jerome Awiti...
View ArticleSoya farmers demand Sh5.2m
MIGORI Soya beans farmers from Migori, Busia, Bungoma and Kakamega counties are demanding Sh5.2 million arrears from Promasido Ltd, a South African company that produces Sossi soya meat. Addressing...
View ArticleNyatike classrooms destroyed by storm
THREE classrooms have been destroyed by a storm at Nyakwera Primary School in Nyatike subcounty. Central Kadem location chief Henry Odundo said the buildings hosted Early Childhood Development classes....
View ArticleThree cattle rustlers
HOMA BAY Three cattle rustler suspects escaped death after they were beaten up by Kawadhgone residents at Rodi Kopany village. The Probox car, in which they were travelling was torched. Homa Bay...
View ArticleTrader supports Cord on security
Nairobi A businessman has called on the government to beef up security across the country. Hillary Alila has supported Cord’s criticism of the government over the rising crime rate. “The call by Cord...
View ArticleSiaya county has only one dentist
SIAYA county has a shortage of dentists, a health officer has said. The director of public health, Owino Omondi, said the county has one dentist. “It is regrettable the dentist is on leave and we have...
View ArticleUS varsity to upgrade Siaya
SIAYA The University of Tennessee in the US is seeking to partner with Siaya County Referral Hospital in a bid to upgrade its standards and improve its services. Speaking yesterday during a tour of...
View ArticleBusia cops urged to arrest rapist
BUSIA Residents of Namboboto location in Funyula subcounty, Samia district have asked police to arrest a man who raped his 13 year-old daughter a month ago. The executive director of the Butula-based...
View ArticleUhuru, Ruto cautioned on ICC cases
THE Catholic Justice and Peace Commission has hit out at President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto over the International Criminal Court cases. CJPC chair Archbishop Zacchaeus Okoth...
View ArticleKWS hopes to raise Sh35m in Kisumu boat race
KENYA Wildlife Service will host the third Kisumu Impala Sanctuary boat race on November 29 which is expected to raise Sh35 million. Speaking on Monday during the launch of the race KWS Kisumu senior...
View ArticleKombo gets support from ODM officials
A section of ODM officials in Bungoma county have supported New Ford Kenya’s Musikari Kombo for the senator seat. They include Gideon Chemuku, Fredrick Wabanda (Kanduyi), Cleophas Wayongo (Kabuchai),...
View ArticleUDF plots to recall Senator Khalwale
KAKAMEGA branch of the Musalia Mudavadi led UDF has suspended Senator Bonny Khalwale for gross misconduct. The branch executive committee yesterday resolved to remove Khalwale from the branch list of...
View ArticleMP backs economic clout, not just politics
AN MP has told fellow politicians from Western province to mobilize the Luhya community for economic empowerment and not politics. Navakholo MP Emanuel Wangwe criticised those only want to exploit the...
View ArticleOnyancha tells rivals to brace for tough race
IMMEDIATE former Bomachoge Borabu MP Joel Onyancha on Saturday told his opponents to prepare for a tough fight for the seat. Onyancha was cleared by returning officer Gilbert Serem together with other...
View ArticleRasanga threatens to disband Siaya board
THE fate of Siaya County Public Service Board hangs in the balance after Governor Cornel Rasanga threatened to disband and reconstitute another one. Rasanga accused the board of being incompetent and...
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