MP Koyoo call to improve Muhoroni exam results
MUHORONI MP Onyango Koyoo has asked teachers, parents and other stakeholders to join hands in improving education standards in Kisumu county’s schools. Koyoo pledged to team up with education...
View ArticleCall to back private schools
KISUMU County education stakeholders have been asked to work with private schools within the region. Golden Ellite School headteacher Elizabeth Mutua yesterday said working together will improve...
View ArticleKisumu East farmers told to pick fertiliser
The Kisumu East District commissioner has asked residents to collect subsidised fertiliser from the National Cereals and Produce Board local depot. Moses ole Tutui said an individual can access up to...
View ArticleButere MP launches Sh5m electricity project
Butere MP Andrew Toboso last Saturday launched a solar lighting project worth Sh5 million in Butere district. He commissioned the building of five electricity masts in Butere town. “The entire project...
View ArticleFast-track land law, NLC told
THE National Land Commission has been petitioned to fast-track the Community Land Bill. Support for Community in Democracy Alliance secretary Rodgers Ochieng said the new law will resolve increasing...
View ArticleRanguma's wife calls on locals to support mothers
Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma’s wife Olivia has called upon locals to support various initiatives for the welfare of mothers and children. Olivia said in order to attain the Millennium Development Goal...
View ArticleRang'ala top in chemistry
SIAYA The St Francis Rang’ala Girls’ High School in Ugunja constituency emerged the best in chemistry countrywide in the KCSE results. The more than 200 students yesterday marched on the Busia- Kisumu...
View ArticleTraders plea to Busia governor
BUSINESSMEN in Busia and Malaba have appealed to Governor Sospeter Ojaamong to make the border towns’ investors friendly. Speaking at a dinner party at Farm View Hotel on Sunday, the businessmen said...
View ArticleFarmers in protest over 'strict rules'
FARMERS in Lugari subcounty are complaining of new requirements introduced by the government to allow them access subsidised fertiliser through the NCPB depots. Led by Joseph Sande, the farmers said...
View ArticleSolar project for Ugunja
SIAYA town and its environs will benefit from a Sh50 million solar-power light project. Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandai said the project will enhance business. He said the project will improve security in the...
View ArticleAkaranga wants MPs, senators to back governors
VIHIGA Governor Moses Akaranga has said the debate about governors flying flags on their official vehicles is unwarranted. Akaranga said the flags add no value to their work as governors and he does...
View ArticleNyachae lashes out at MPs and senators
The Commission for the Implementation of Constitution has cautioned MPs and senators against using accountability as an excuse to undermine devolution. Chairman Charles Nyachae told members from the...
View ArticleKasarani chaos saved ODM, says MP Midiwo
GEM MP Jakoyo Midiwo has defended chaos that erupted during the ODM elections at Kasarani on Friday. Midiwo said the disarray at the Kasarani gymnasium that prevented the polls was the second best...
View ArticleBribery in ODM polls, says MP
ODM delegates were massively bribed by some candidates ahead of the botched Kasarani elections, an MP has said. Speaking during an interview at Mayienga FM radio station yesterday. Homabay Town MP...
View ArticleKeroka feud rages on
Politician Victor Ogeto has asked the Kisii and Nyamira governors to ffind a lasting solution over the dispute surrounding ownership of Keroka town. He said the counties' leadership should not use the...
View ArticleNyakemincha position three in Nyamira KCSE
Nyakemincha Day Secondary School has become a school to watch in Nyamira county. It was the third best school in the county in the KCSE exam. Newly elevated national schools Nyambaria Boys and Sironga...
View ArticleTop student celebrates
FRIENDS and relatives yesterday celebrated the performance of Brian Osoro, 17, who scored and A (Plain) and ranked fifth nationally in the KCSE examinations. Osoro was a student at the Nairobi School....
View ArticleBusia governor unveils county flag and emblem
The Busia government on Monday unveiled symbols of authority that include the county flag, coat of arms and the seal. Governor Sospeter Ojaamong hoisted the county flag at 11.47am after inspecting a...
View ArticleAccountant tips counties
NEWLY elected Nyanza branch chairman of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya Hesbon Omollo has asked counties in the region to employ professional accountants. He said this will end the...
View ArticleBumula Health Centre to be upgraded to referral hospital
The Bungoma government plans to upgrade Bumula Health Centre to a subcounty referral hospital. It plans to equip it with additional facilities to enable it cater for complicated cases. Bungoma Governor...
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