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Form 4 girl in hospital after failed abortion

A form four student has been admitted to Rapcom Hospital in Awendo district after a failed abortion. The teenager had tried to procure an abortion at a chemist in Awendo town. Speaking at the hospital...

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New girl's centre soon

THE Bungoma women’s representative Reginalda Wanyonyi has launched the construction of a rescue centre for girls. She said the centre will host girls from the Sabaot community who face challenges...

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Aspirants back new ODM posts

Kisii Three candidates for various posts in the ODM elections have supported the creation of new positions ahead of the polls slated for Friday and Saturday. Funyula MP Paul Otuoma, Kakamega Governor...

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Cord leaders defend governors

CORD leaders Raila Odinga and Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula have condemned the impeachment of Embu Governor Martin Wambora over alleged abuse of office and corruption. The two said Wambora was not...

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Sony Sugar warns against fraudsters

Sugar traders and jobseekers at Sony Sugar Company have been told to be wary of fraudsters. In a statement posted on the company’s official Twitter account @SonySugar yesterday, all inquiries should be...

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River banks to be cleared

MIGORI The government will evict people who have encroached on water catchment areas and river banks. Environment PS James Lopoyetum on Saturday said land around water bodies are government property...

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Migori boda boda man dead

THE body of a boda boda operator reported missing since Tuesday has been found at Kadika village in Migori district. Dennis Nambai’s body was found in the bush next to Kadika Primary School by...

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I'll win top seat in ODM, says Ababu

Budalang’i MP Ababu Namwamba has expressed confidence that he will be elected ODM secretary general on Friday. “I am confident the seat will come to Busia. The new team including Mombasa Governor...

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Youth back Anyanga

THE Orange Young Democrats League, Nyanza chapter has endorsed Nyatike MP Edick Anyanga for the post of deputy treasure in ODM party elections scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Kisumu county branch...

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Locals told to support Jubilee

TESO Residents have been urged to support the government if they want to move forward after years of marginalisation. Githunguri deputy county Commissioner Geoffrey Omoding said Uhuru and Ruto’s...

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More governors to be impeached - Khalwale

Senate Finance and Economic Committee chairman Bonny Khalwale has said the Senate will fire more governors for misuse of public funds Khalwale said they will not be “cowed by threats from the...

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Drop Jubilee linkage, Khaniri to Mudavadi

UDF leader Musalia Mudavadi has been told to cut off his links with the Jubilee coalition. Led by Vihiga Senator George Khaniri, party supporters have instead asked Mudavadi to reunite and work with...

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Woman held with 'death' list

POLICE in Trans Nzoia have arrested a woman with a list of dead persons. Nzoia chief Were Ngao said the woman was arrested in Mmonyoko village, Kiluyani subcounty on Sunday. He said police also...

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Scouts decry lack of funds

THE scouts movement in Busia county faces financial diffioculties to register new groups. County scouts commissioner Symplisius Wasendwa said many groups cannot raise Sh500 registration fee to the...

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Elderly cry foul over state cash

A section of the elderly people in Nyamira county have said they have not benefitted from the national government's cash transfer program. The group drawn from West Mugirango constituency said...

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Gogo Falls dam to water Migori farms

THE government will increase the capacity of Gogo Falls in Migori county. The project will be carried out under the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Programme. Environment PS James Lopoyetum...

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Traders protest market filth

MORE than 5,000 traders in Muhoroni subcounty have threatened to boycott paying taxes due to lack of proper market facilities. Muhoroni Chamber of Commerce Chairman Felix Minda said taxes have been...

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Busia women's rep Gogo Falls dam to ready for ODM polls

Busia women's representative has expressed confidence in the forthcoming ODM polls. Florence Wainga is on her last stretch on her campaign to gunner more votes for her position as deputy organising...

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Kuppet rules out merger with Knut

THE Kenya Union of Post primary Teachers has dismissed a merger deal with rival Kenya National union of teachers (Knut) , Milemba dismissed the suggested merger as wishful thinking. Chairman Omboko...

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Washiali slams sugar importers

A legislator has called on the Inspector General of police to form a special unit to tackle smuggling of sugar into Kenya. Mumias East MP Ben Washiali said the sugar industry is the only crop industry...

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