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Stanley Ongwae

Governor Nyaribo survives impeachment

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo failed to turn up for impeachment hearing before the county assembly Tuesday

Governor Nyaribo survives impeachment

Boom for farmers, factory releases Sh616m tea bonus

Boom for farmers, factory releases Sh616m tea bonus

MCA tables impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

MCA tables impeachment motion against Nyamira governor

CUE confirms location of Nyamira State University

CUE confirms location of Nyamira State University

Ruto orders VCs to withdraw 'misleading' admission letters

President William Ruto has ordered the withdrawal of university admission letters issued to students without using the newly developed needs assessment tool.

Ruto orders VCs to withdraw 'misleading' admission letters

Ruto hints at return of rejected Finance Bill

President William Ruto has hinted at the reintroduction of the Finance Bill, 2024, which he withdrew following countrywide protests two months ago.

Ruto hints at return of rejected Finance Bill

Gusii MPs differ over location of varsity as Ruto tours region

The president is expected to announce development programmes worth Sh7 billion. Leaders have been pulling apart over where the proposed institution will be established.

Gusii MPs differ over location of varsity as Ruto tours region

Students cheat death after bus rams building

More than 40 students cheated death Sunday morning after a school bus they were travelling rammed into a building at Senta Junction along the Oyugis-Sondu-Ahero Highway.

By 2 months ago

Students cheat death after bus rams building

Suspect implicated in attack on Standard Group Editor's family denied bail

Based on fresh reports filed by the Probation Department, Resident Magistrate Christabel Agutu said the accused persons cannot be released on bail or bond at this stage.

By 2 months ago

Suspect implicated in attack on Standard Group Editor's family denied bail

Court dismisses pre-bail report in robbery with violence case

The court said the pre-bail report that was filed in January was signed by a different officer and did not capture the victim's views.

By 3 months ago

Court dismisses pre-bail report in robbery with violence case

Court quashes bid to reinstate impeached Kisii deputy governor

The High Court dismissed prayers for conservatory orders on the reinstatement of impeached Deputy Governor Robert Monda.

By 3 months ago

Court quashes bid to reinstate impeached Kisii deputy governor

Nyamira in ambitious plan to end drug shortage

Nyamira County is seeking to establish a revolving fund for purchasing drugs to help address the perennial problem of drug shortage in health facilities.

By 3 months ago

Nyamira in ambitious plan to end drug shortage

Auditor warns counties may be losing billions due to poor systems

Auditor General’s 2022/2023 report shows most Nyanza counties lack effective internal control systems with Kisumu having paid 126 staff more in their bank accounts.

By 3 months ago

Auditor warns counties may be losing billions due to poor systems

Judiciary raises concern over rising defilement, land cases in Nyamira

Deputy Registrar of the Nyamira Law Courts, Beniah Okong’o said they have been receiving many cases related to land and sexual offences against minors.

By 4 months ago

Judiciary raises concern over rising defilement, land cases in Nyamira

Tax stand-off as boda boda riders defy county call to pay

Key issues the riders have against the county government are the sustainable maintenance of roads and the construction of shelters.

By 4 months ago

Tax stand-off as boda boda riders defy county call to pay

Family split over cause of kin's death

While a section of the family maintains that the late Abel Nyakundi committed suicide, others believe he was murdered.

By 5 months ago

Family split over cause of kin's death

Azimio backs doctors strike, accuses state of neglecting health sector

Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa said the opposition is supporting the doctors and urged the government to address their grievances.

By 5 months ago

Azimio backs doctors strike, accuses state of neglecting health sector

Suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family remanded

The suspect implicated in a violent attack targeting the family of Standard Group Editor Evelyne Kwamboka has been remanded at the Kisii Remand Prison.

By 5 months ago

Suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family remanded

Court issues warrant of arrest against suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family

The magistrate's court in Nyamira has issued a warrant of arrest against a suspect implicated in a robbery with violence incident targeting the family of Standard Group Editor Evelyne Kwamboka

By 6 months ago

Court issues warrant of arrest against suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family

Haiti mission: Family of officer has no idea how he died

The family says it will sue the government to reveal the cause of the death of a senior police officer in Washington DC, in the US.

By 6 months ago

Haiti mission: Family of officer has no idea how he died

Kuppet petitions TSC to transfer teachers over hostile community

Kuppet has petitioned TSC to transfer teachers from a Nyamira school where they are allegedly at risk of being lynched by the community.

By 7 months ago

Kuppet petitions TSC to transfer teachers over hostile community

Joy as 250 students receive Nyamira governor scholarship

Nyamira County government has awarded full scholarships for secondary education to 250 bright but needy students.

By 8 months ago

Joy as 250 students receive Nyamira governor scholarship

Ruto revives plans for Nyamira university

The dream of setting up the university died about six years ago after leaders failed to agree on the ideal location of the institution.

By 8 months ago

Ruto revives plans for Nyamira university

Tea companies in rush to save on the ever-rising cost of energy

The main alternatives that the companies are currently exploiting include tapping solar energy, own-generated hydro-power as well as investing in wood fuel energy.

By 8 months ago

Tea companies in rush to save on the ever-rising cost of energy

New railway to transform Nyanza

The economic fortunes of the agriculturally rich Gusii region and South Nyanza are set for a significant boost after the government started outlaying plans for a rail network in the region.

By 8 months ago

New railway to transform Nyanza

Teen arrested in bank escapes from police cells

Sang said the boy was among several other prisoners who were in the expansive cells from where he managed to escape by breaking the ceiling and roof.

By 9 months ago

Teen arrested in bank escapes from police cells

Teenage bank robber re-arrested after escaping police cell

A 19-year-old boy who escaped from Nyamira Police Station on Thursday morning was re-arrested on Saturday night after he was found inside a bank with a knife and pliers.

By 9 months ago

Teenage bank robber re-arrested after escaping police cell

Slain couple's phones reveal money trail

Sh30,000 was transferred from Grace’s phone and Sh32,000 was sent from Morema’s phone on the fateful night.

By 9 months ago

Slain couple's phones reveal money trail

Raila alleges scheme by Ruto's regime to frustrate devolution

Raila's concerns come as he intensifies his bid to strengthen the opposition to build a formidable pillar to keep the Kenya Kwanza regime in check.

By 9 months ago

Raila alleges scheme by Ruto's regime to frustrate devolution

Ruto orders VCs to withdraw 'misleading' admission letters

President William Ruto has ordered the withdrawal of university admission letters issued to students without using the newly developed needs assessment tool.

Ruto orders VCs to withdraw 'misleading' admission letters

Ruto hints at return of rejected Finance Bill

President William Ruto has hinted at the reintroduction of the Finance Bill, 2024, which he withdrew following countrywide protests two months ago.

Ruto hints at return of rejected Finance Bill

Gusii MPs differ over location of varsity as Ruto tours region

The president is expected to announce development programmes worth Sh7 billion. Leaders have been pulling apart over where the proposed institution will be established.

Gusii MPs differ over location of varsity as Ruto tours region

Students cheat death after bus rams building

More than 40 students cheated death Sunday morning after a school bus they were travelling rammed into a building at Senta Junction along the Oyugis-Sondu-Ahero Highway.

By 2 months ago

Students cheat death after bus rams building

Suspect implicated in attack on Standard Group Editor's family denied bail

Based on fresh reports filed by the Probation Department, Resident Magistrate Christabel Agutu said the accused persons cannot be released on bail or bond at this stage.

By 2 months ago

Suspect implicated in attack on Standard Group Editor's family denied bail

Court dismisses pre-bail report in robbery with violence case

The court said the pre-bail report that was filed in January was signed by a different officer and did not capture the victim's views.

By 3 months ago

Court dismisses pre-bail report in robbery with violence case

Court quashes bid to reinstate impeached Kisii deputy governor

The High Court dismissed prayers for conservatory orders on the reinstatement of impeached Deputy Governor Robert Monda.

By 3 months ago

Court quashes bid to reinstate impeached Kisii deputy governor

Nyamira in ambitious plan to end drug shortage

Nyamira County is seeking to establish a revolving fund for purchasing drugs to help address the perennial problem of drug shortage in health facilities.

By 3 months ago

Nyamira in ambitious plan to end drug shortage

Auditor warns counties may be losing billions due to poor systems

Auditor General’s 2022/2023 report shows most Nyanza counties lack effective internal control systems with Kisumu having paid 126 staff more in their bank accounts.

By 3 months ago

Auditor warns counties may be losing billions due to poor systems

Judiciary raises concern over rising defilement, land cases in Nyamira

Deputy Registrar of the Nyamira Law Courts, Beniah Okong’o said they have been receiving many cases related to land and sexual offences against minors.

By 4 months ago

Judiciary raises concern over rising defilement, land cases in Nyamira

Tax stand-off as boda boda riders defy county call to pay

Key issues the riders have against the county government are the sustainable maintenance of roads and the construction of shelters.

By 4 months ago

Tax stand-off as boda boda riders defy county call to pay

Family split over cause of kin's death

While a section of the family maintains that the late Abel Nyakundi committed suicide, others believe he was murdered.

By 5 months ago

Family split over cause of kin's death

Azimio backs doctors strike, accuses state of neglecting health sector

Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa said the opposition is supporting the doctors and urged the government to address their grievances.

By 5 months ago

Azimio backs doctors strike, accuses state of neglecting health sector

Suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family remanded

The suspect implicated in a violent attack targeting the family of Standard Group Editor Evelyne Kwamboka has been remanded at the Kisii Remand Prison.

By 5 months ago

Suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family remanded

Court issues warrant of arrest against suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family

The magistrate's court in Nyamira has issued a warrant of arrest against a suspect implicated in a robbery with violence incident targeting the family of Standard Group Editor Evelyne Kwamboka

By 6 months ago

Court issues warrant of arrest against suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family

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