HIV threat to Vision 2030
THE National Empowerment Network of People living with HIV and AIDS (NEPHAK) has warned that HIV is still a threat to Kenya achieving the Vision 2030. According to NEPHAK advocacy and communications...
View ArticleUasu, Kusu officials issue two-week strike notice
Public Universities lecturers and non-teaching staff have threatened to down their tools in two weeks. Led by union officials from University Academic staffs Union and Members of Kenya University Staff...
View ArticleKuppet slams merger plan
Kenya Union of post primary education teachers (Kuppet) Siaya County branch has opposed plans to merge with Kenya National Union of Teachers. Led by Kuppet branch executive Secretary Siaya County...
View ArticleMwamu fumes at judiciary funds cut
THE East Africa Law Society President James Mwamu has faulted MPs for slashing Sh 500 million from Judiciary’s budget. Judiciary had been allocated the money in the main budget for construction of...
View ArticleMan offers wife to pay Sh900 debt
A man from Lwanda village, Moi’s Bridge sublocation, Likuyani subcounty has astounded villagers after he declined to clear a debt of Sh900 and instead offered his wife. According to Patrick Andabwa, he...
View ArticleTwo MCAs suspended for fighting
SIAYA County Assembly has suspended two ward representatives for gross misconduct. The duo was suspended for three consecutive sittings by speaker George Okode yesterday. Elisha Okuku ( East Yimbo) and...
View ArticleBungoma assembly endorses new secretary
Long-serving public administrator Murumba Chiuli has taken over as the new Bungoma county secretary. He takes over from Juma Matsanza, who was posted to Bungoma as the county coordinator by the...
View ArticleI'm ready to return my flag - Ojaamong
BUSIA Governor Sospeter Ojaamong is ready to return his national flag. He said it does not add value to his service delivery. Addressing a special session of the County Assembly on Wednesday, Ojaamong...
View ArticleKisumu eye hospital to cost Sh280 million
THE Kisumu county government and Lions Club International Foundation is set to build a Sh280 million ultra-modern eye hospital. County Director of Communication Merita Ombuor said the construction...
View ArticleFishermen may sue Uganda for 'harassment'
KENYAN fishermen at the Migingo Island have threatened to file a petition with the East African Court of Justice over “external aggression” by Ugandan authorities. They said they may sue the Ugandan...
View ArticleRuth Odinga accuses KQ staff of being arrogant
KISUMU Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga has accused some Kenya Airways staff in Kisumu of being “arrogant”. Speaking to the Star on the phone on Thursday evening, she said the KQ staff lack customer service...
View ArticleKisumu county to table solid waste management bill soon
A new environment bill to address solid waste management in Kisumu county is in the pipeline. Majority leader Samuel Ong’ow said the bill will soon be ready for debate and approval. Speaking during a...
View ArticleSenators, MPs in plans to kill devolution, say county reps
KISUMU MCAs have told off senators and MPs over plans to reduce the powers of governors. They said they will launch campaigns and collect signatures to have them recalled. Majority leader Samuel Ong’ow...
View ArticleUS donates three boats
kisumu The US has donated three boats and fishing gear worth Sh300,000 to women in a bid to end the ‘sex for fish’ practice. Speaking at Ogenya beach in Kanyagwal location, the deputy ambassador Isaiah...
View ArticleMP to table boda boda bill
kasipul Kabondo MP Sylvance Osele wants to introduce a bill in Parliament to allow boda boda operators operate 24 hours a day. Speaking during a night talk show on a local FM station on Thursday, Osele...
View ArticleFree surgery for residents
migori Hundreds of patients have benefited from free cleft lip and palate operations. A team of 15 surgeons have been offering free surgery at Migori Level Four Hospital since Monday. University of...
View ArticleCane farmers back Comesa
kakamega Sugarcane farmers have welcomed the move by Comesa to give Kenya a one-year extension to restructure her sugar sector. Kenya Sugar Growers Association chairman Ibrahim Juma said Kenyan sugar...
View ArticleLoggers destroy 60-acre Masaba Forest in Kuria
Illegal loggers are destroying the 60-acre Masaba Forest in Kuria West district. Seven suspects have been arrested after residents pressured the police. Residents have been blamed for destroying the...
View ArticleManhunt for prison escapee
SECURITY officers at the Busia GK Prison have launched a crackdown to re-arrest a prisoner who escaped on Thursday while working at the prison farm. Prison head Jonathan Mwavita said the prisoner, who...
View ArticleIRA donates equipment to Jaramogi hospital
THE Insurance Regulatory Authority has donated Sh1.2 million theatre equipment to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral hospital. IRA CEO Sammy Makove said the facility will enhance surgery at...
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