Kisumu Polytechnic closed after protest
KISUMU Polytechnic was yesterday closed indefinitely after students went on strike on Thursday. The students went on the rampage on Thursday afternoon after the management allegedly banned the monthly...
View ArticleWashiali queries Raila huge rally
MUMIAS East MP Ben Washiali has said Cord Principal Raila Odinga did not deserve a homecoming reception. He said Raila was on his own programme during his two-hour stay in the US. "Kenyans have poor...
View ArticleGhost workers raise Migori bill to Sh1.5bn
THE Migori government spends Sh1.5billion annually in wage bill due to pay discrepancies. County Assembly Finance Committee chairman Abedi Maroa said the county should move with speed to harmonise...
View ArticleKisumu caucus 'plot' Ranguma impeachment
SOME Kisumu MCAs have defended Governor Jack Ranguma against plans to impeach him. The impeachment is allegedly being sponsored by a group called ‘Kisumu Leaders Caucus’. The MCAs led by Jacktone...
View ArticleKuppet rejects proposed code
KENYA Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has said the new ethics and code of conduct proposed by the government are "draconian". The union said the new code to be issued by the Teachers Service...
View ArticleSecurity in Lake Victoria to be tighter
HOMA BAY county commissioner Samuel Otieno has assured the Kenyan residents staying on islands in Lake Victoria of security beef-up. Speaking during Madaraka day celebrations at Homa Bay stadium,...
View ArticleChiefs warned over chang’aa
KISII county commissioner Phillip Soi on Sunday warned chiefs and their assistants that they risk losing their jobs if they do not curb brewing of chang’aa in their areas. Soi said the government will...
View ArticleMPs want ethnic mix of teachers
TWO MPs are seeking to move a motion in parliament aimed at reviewing the TSC Act that requires 85 per cent of teachers posted to their home districts. Nicholas Gumbo (Rarieda) and William Kipsang...
View ArticleLobby calls for funds to remove hyacinth
THE East African Sustainability Watch Network has asked for more funds to aid removal of water hyacinth in Lake Victoria. EA Suswatch expressed concern that reduction of water hyacinth may not be...
View ArticleJubilee has dismissed 500,000 workers - MP
KASIPUL MP Oyugi Magwanga has claimed the Jubilee coalition has sacked more than 500,000 people from the government. He said instead of creating the annual 1 million jobs it promised Kenyans, Jubilee...
View ArticleGwendo tells Kisumu residents to back her
TNA nominated Senator Joy Gwendo has asked Kisumu county residents to support her efforts in developing the county. “I might belong to the party which most of you don’t like but I am still serving...
View ArticleHire foreigners to run IEBC - two Cord MPs
TWO Cord MPs have called for hiring of the Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission commissioners from outside the country to guarantee Kenyans free and fair elections come 2017. MPs Tom Kajwang...
View ArticleSDA to build medical school
The Seventh Day Adventist Church has rolled out plans to build a medical school and health facilities in Nairobi to boost health. President of East and Central Africa church division Blasious Ruguri...
View ArticleRanguma asks EACC to probe scam
KISUMU Governor Jack Ranguma has asked the Kenya Anti-corruption Commission to investigate claims that some county officers illegally sell contract documents. He said he received complains that...
View ArticleWe will win in 2017 by hook or crook - Cord
CORD leaders have declared to explore various avenues including rigging the forthcoming general elections to oust Jubilee government from power, Siaya Senator James Orengo has said. The leaders vowed...
View ArticleODM lawmakers hit out at Ruto's stance on talks
A section of Odm leaders have said Deputy President William Ruto does not have the interest of Kenyans at heart. They criticised Ruto's weekend remarks that the Jubilee government will not give in to...
View ArticleRanguma urges MCAs to pass bills
Kisumu MCAs have been urged to debate the bills before them. This will ensure a strong legal foundation for the socio-economic policies the county seeks to implement. Speaking at Jomo Kenyatta Sports...
View ArticleChang'aa bill divides leaders
kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale has differed with Governor Wycliffe Oparanya on alcohol legislation in the county. He said Oparanya was wrong to return the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill over extended...
View ArticleIEBC wants to rig poll - Onyancha
WIPER candidate in the Bonchari parliamentary by-election Charles Onyancha has claims there is a plot to rig the polls. Onyancha, a former area MP, said the Independent Electoral and Boundaries...
View ArticleSh9m bursary for students
Mbita MP Millie Odhiambo yesterday disbursed more than Sh9 million bursary in the constituency. Speaking at the CDF offices in Mbita town, she said she has prioritised education in her development...
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