Akaranga asks state to review school fees
VIHIGA Governor Moses Akaranga has asked the national government to review fees for national schools by making them affordable. He said the school fees charged by national schools is too high for poor...
View ArticleBill to scrap exam fee on the way, says MP
AVAKHOLO MP Emannuel Wangwe has said he is preparing a bill to scrap examination fees in primary and secondary schools. The bill seeks to amend the present Kenya National Examinations Council Act 2012,...
View ArticleRaila says ODM will come out stronger
ODM leader Raila Odinga has said the party will emerge stronger after the February 28 elections. He said he is not worried by the withdrawal of some MPs who had earlier declared interest in various...
View ArticleInsurance firms needed
Migori Deputy Governor Mwita Mahanga has asked insurance companies to open up branches in the county to tap the unexploited market. He said most employees and businesspeople in the county are not aware...
View ArticleObado accused of nepotism
Kuria West MP Mathias Robi has accused Migori governor Okoth Obado of locking the Kuria community out of employment opportunities. On Monday Robi and seven MCAs from his constituency led angry...
View ArticleRep slammed over remarks
BUSIA women's representative Florence Mutua has come under fire from MCAs over her claims the assembly is undermining women MCAs. Mutua over the weekednd accused male MCAs of denying their female...
View ArticleAFC loses Sh50m to fraudsters
THE Agricultural Finance Corporation has lost Sh50 million through fraud. Speaking at the Chemelil AFC offices on Monday, MD Lucas Meso said several farmers have used forged title deeds to secure...
View ArticleRespect constitution, Nyachae tells leaders
The Chairman of the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution Charles Nyachae has told county leaders to follow the constitution. He was addressing Migori county government officials in...
View ArticleElders' forum tells council to keep off Friday meeting
THE Luhya Elders' Forum has told the Western Kenya Elders’ Council to keep off their activities. The forum chairman and nominated MP Patrick Wangamati said the council has no business in this Friday’s...
View ArticleBoda boda rider dies in acciden
A boda-boda operator from Matayos subcounty, Busia county died yesterday when he was hit by a speeding lorry at River Sio on the Busia-Kisumu highway. His passenger sustained injuries and was rushed to...
View ArticleODM delegates criticise Raila for favouring Bosire
SOME ODM delegates from Kisii county have told party leader Raila Odinga to leave the decision of electing leaders to them. Led by Tabitha Okong’o, who is the chairlady Orange Women Democrats and youth...
View ArticleFund for needy students
UGENYA MP Dave Ochieng has unveiled a programme aimed at paying school fees to bright but needy students in his constituency who attained 350 marks and above in last year's KCPE exams. Ochieng said the...
View ArticleUniversity graduates do not have marketable skills, says lecturer
University lecturer has said majority of university graduates are unable to compete favourably in the job market because they lack soft skills. Mount Kenya University deputy vice chancellor in-charge...
View ArticleMCAs plan to remove Akaranga from office
KAKAMEGA Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has dared those threatening to impeach him to make good their threats. Oparanya said those threatening to recall him are wasting their time and asked them to join...
View ArticleMigori leaders question form one selection
Leaders in Migori county have criticised the government and school principals for locking out bright students from best schools during form one selection exercise. They questioned the criteria used in...
View ArticleKisii receives Sh1.2 billion for water and sewarage system
The German Development Bank will invest Sh1.2 billion to modernise water supply and sanitation system in Kisii county. The project, to be implemented through Lake Victoria South Water Services Board...
View ArticleKisumu resident may sue over Sh18 billion deal
CONTROVERSY has emerged in the Kisumu county government following the signing of a Sh18 billion contract for solid waste management with a private company. The Kisumu county government on Tuesday...
View ArticleMCAs plan to remove Akaranga from office
VIHIGA members of the county assembly were yesterday set to initiate a motion to disband Public Service Board. The motion is the first step towards impeachment of Governor Moses Akaranga and Deputy...
View ArticleGirl might lose her form one slot for lack of school fees
A girl selected to join Moi Girls’ School Eldoret may miss the chance due to lack of fees. Olpha Bitutu sat the KCPE examinations at Ekerubo Primary School in Nyamira county where she scored 405 marks....
View ArticleResidents to watch schools
SIAYA Governor Cornel Rasanga has told the public to supervise projects initiated by his administration in various schools to ensure contractors don't embezzle funds. Rasanga said reports indicate...
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