Fake money dealer freed
A police officer in Kisumu has accused his seniors of frustrating his efforts to rid the town of fake currency. The officer told the Star that his bosses free suspects without following the laid down...
View ArticleSh412m assembly for Kisumu
The Kisumu government will build a modern assembly building at a cost of Sh412 million. The money for the building was allocated in the 2013-14 and 2014-15 financial years and approved by the House....
View ArticleBlame Magerer for the failed polls - Kajwang
HOMA BAY Senator Otieno Kajwang has blamed ODM executive director Magerer Langat for the botched party elections in Kasarani. He said the party had planned for 2,780 to 2,900 delegates but 6,000 turned...
View ArticleKisumu cops live in staff canteen
NEWLY posted officers at the Kisumu town police line have been forced to sleep in a police canteen due to lack of houses. A senior officer at Central police station yesterday told the Star that about...
View ArticleEACC urged to probe funds misuse
THE Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has been told to probe government agencies that misuse taxpayers’ money. Christian Warrior Prayer Centre Bishop Rashid Nanjira welcomed the announcement by...
View ArticleIgnorance blamed for drug abuse
MANY children aged between 10 and 14 risk becoming drug addicts due to lack of information, a Nacada official has said. Chief executive officer William Okedi said information on dangers of alcohol and...
View ArticleBusia fuel dealers up in arms against illegal petrol trade
OPERATORS of petrol stations in Busia county have raised the alarm over illegal sale of fuel in transit. They said some truck drivers conspire with unscrupulous middlemen to siphon fuel destined for...
View ArticleLawmaker tells voters to register
RARIEDA MP Nicholas Gumbo has launched a voter education exercise in his constituency. On Saturday, Gumbo toured local beaches to educate residents on the importance of having national IDs. He said...
View ArticleStudent to sell kidney for his college fees
A student from Suna West constituency has opted to sell his kidney to raise money to join college. Philip Odhiambo, who sat his KCSE examination and got a grade of B- at Sagero Mixed Secondary School...
View ArticleTeso South ecologist laid to rest
FORMER Prime Minister Raila Odinga has condoled the family of Busia environmentalist Krispin Wafula. Wafula, 59, was the founder of Allied Environmental Ltd which specialises in the assessment of...
View ArticleMumias farmers want local to run factory
An ODM politician has demanded the appointment of a resident of the Mumias sugar zone to take charge of the Mumias Sugar Company. ODM national youth leader Rashid Mohammed wants the entire Mumias Sugar...
View ArticleGumbo tells Kajwang to keep off Rarieda
RARIEDA MP Nicholas Gumbo has told Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang to keep off his constituency. On Saturday, Gumbo told his constituents not to welcome Kajwang in his backyard. Gumbo said Kajwang is...
View ArticleMCAs plan to impeach Vihiga PSB
VIHIGA MCAs are planning to impeach the county public service board for alleged incompetence and partisan approach in its dealings. County assembly majority chief whip Abdalla Chogo yesterday said he...
View ArticleGwendo on road safety
TNA nominated Senator Joy Gwendo has asked motorists to obey traffic rules. She said it is te responsibility of every road user to maitain road safety regulations. On her facebook page, Gwendo advised...
View ArticleSchool head dies in crash
THE headteacher of Busende Primary School in Matayos constituency, Busia county has died in a moptorcycle accident. Gabriel Syeunda died on Sunday when his motorcycle his a cyclits near Matayos Market....
View ArticleLecturer tips on food crops
A lecturer at the Kenyatta University has asked farmers in Migori county to revert to food crops instead of cash crops to boost food security. Tobias Arudo said the current food shortage in the county...
View ArticleHoma Bay launches women's project
The Economic Empowerment Center for Women in the Fishing Community was launched in Homa Bay county on Thursday. The Japan government has given a Sh10m grant for the project, which will be implemented...
View ArticleSupermarket now sells cars
THE Yako group of supermarkets has started selling cars in its outlets across Western Kenya. Branch manager Niraj Khetias said the chainstore made the decision to meet the high demand for cars. He was...
View ArticleODM man accuses Obado of threats
POLICE in Migori are investigating claims by an ODM party official in Suna East constituency that his life is in danger. Joseph Nyambori, the ODM organising secretary in Suna East constituency said his...
View ArticleKajwang' faults Kidero's Nyanza fundraisers
HOMA BAY Senator Otieno Kajwang’ has said Nairobi Governor Evan Kidero’s fund raisers in Nyanza have nothing to do with poverty alleviation. He said the Constituency Development Fund is a better tool...
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