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Eric Abuga

Ticking time bomb for land buyers in Kisii as succession forgeries rise

Several families in Kisii and Nyamira counties are entangled in property feuds emanating from inter-meddling and botched succession of various estates.

Ticking time bomb for land buyers in Kisii as succession forgeries rise

Police officer, two faithful injured by knife-wielding man in church

Police officer, two faithful injured by knife-wielding man in church

I was approached for appointment to the Cabinet, says Onyonka

I was approached for appointment to the Cabinet, says Onyonka

Kisii county gets new deputy governor after four months

Kisii county gets new deputy governor after four months

Man fatally shoots girlfriend in Kisii, turns gun on self

Vincent Mosioma Michieka shot Veronica Kerubo using a Berrera Pistol.

By 2 months ago

Man fatally shoots girlfriend in Kisii, turns gun on self

Homa Bay County rakes in highest revenue in seven years

Gladys Wanga's administration generates Sh927.23 million as own-source revenue.

By 3 months ago

Homa Bay County rakes in highest revenue in seven years

Rotting sewerage system in Kisii exposing its residents to diseases

Gusii Water and Sanitation Company has been struggling to repair three-decades-old pipeline.

By 3 months ago

Rotting sewerage system in Kisii exposing its residents to diseases

Kisii UDA leaders vow to escort embattled DG Monda back to office

UDA leaders in Kisii County have vowed to escort Monda back to office after the Machakos Law Courts blocked the Senate from gazetting his impeachment.

By 3 months ago

Kisii UDA leaders vow to escort embattled DG Monda back to office

Three-year plan to phase out grass-thatched houses in Kisii

Nyaribari Masaba MP Dr Daniel Manduku has launched a three-year programme to eradicate poverty and replace grass-thatched houses in the constituency.

By 3 months ago

Three-year plan to phase out grass-thatched houses in Kisii

Nyamira county tops in budget making process

The survey demonstrates the best practices counties are putting in place to enhance access to budget information.

By 3 months ago

Nyamira county tops in budget making process

Kisii MCAs battle external influence claims amidst third ouster motion

Assembly splits over accusations of Governor Arati’s interference in legislative affairs as controller of Budget suspends county budget amid controversy and delayed funds

By 3 months ago

Kisii MCAs battle external influence claims amidst third ouster motion

Governors have no powers to take disciplinary action against CECs

The court said Section 40 of the County Governments Act does not contemplate a governor suspending or sending on compulsory leave a CEC.

By 4 months ago

Governors have no powers to take disciplinary action against CECs

Thugs raid Ketraco substation leaving Kisii County in darkness

A Monday midnight raid at a Ketraco power substation has resulted in a power blackout for the entire Kisii County and parts of Nyamira.

By 4 months ago

Thugs raid Ketraco substation leaving Kisii County in darkness

Financial challenges plague Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu

The Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu City is struggling with an unpaid loan of Sh 4.4 billion, inclusive of penalties and interest.

By 4 months ago

Financial challenges plague Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu

Governor Nyaribo halts salaries for 79 staff over forged academic papers

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has forwarded to the DCI and EACC the names of 79 County staff who allegedly forged academic documents.

By 4 months ago

Governor Nyaribo halts salaries for 79 staff over forged academic papers

Kisii risks losing Sh800 million in donor funds for projects

Kisii County could lose nearly Sh800 million in donor funding over failure to raise matching funds from its treasury and budgetary allocation.

By 4 months ago

Kisii risks losing Sh800 million in donor funds for projects

Nyaribo, Omogeni in a war of words over audit queries

The two have sharply differed following the Senate's recent summons of the county boss.

By 4 months ago

Nyaribo, Omogeni in a war of words over audit queries

Orengo to pay ex-Kisii governor's mother Sh1 million for defamation

Kisii Law Courts has ordered Siaya Governor James Orengo to pay former Kisii Governor Jame Ongwae's mother Grace Moraa Ongwae, Sh1 million for defamation.

By 5 months ago

Orengo to pay ex-Kisii governor's mother Sh1 million for defamation

Students display creativity, innovation at science fair

The innovative machine by Christine Bosibori and Liz Nicholas, with the help of their teacher Hassan Karamu James, aims at promoting sustainability.

By 5 months ago

Students display creativity, innovation at science fair

Audit flags Sh3m county paid workers recruited irregularly

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu says in the report that an effective mechanism for follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations is lacking.

By 5 months ago

Audit flags Sh3m county paid workers recruited irregularly

Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country

Experts in the field argue that there are no clear figures in the country on Kenyans suffering from Epilepsy.

By 5 months ago

Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country

Puzzle of Kisii blogger found dead after night out

The deceased had been active on his social media handles on Saturday evening before his body was recovered Sunday morning.

By 5 months ago

Puzzle of Kisii blogger found dead after night out

IEBC to ODM: Our hands are tied over deputy governor post

Last week, the Kisii county assembly vetted and approved the name of Elijah Obebo as the nominee for deputy governor.

By 5 months ago

IEBC to ODM: Our hands are tied over deputy governor post

Senate Speaker says oversight of counties to end graft

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said that senators have been empowered to inspect and evaluate county projects from initiation to completion.

By 5 months ago

Senate Speaker says oversight of counties to end graft

Kisii County to distribute 190,000 avocado seedlings to farmers

The avocado seedlings that were put at the Kisii Agricultural Training Centre have been hardened for eight months and are ready for transplanting.

By 5 months ago

Kisii County to distribute 190,000 avocado seedlings to farmers

Arati picks replacement for impeached deputy governor

Just like Robert Monda, Elijah Obebo also comes from the large Nyaribari clan.

By 5 months ago

Arati picks replacement for impeached deputy governor

Kisii Deputy Governor challenges impeachment in court

Impeached Kisii Deputy Governor Dr Robert Monda has moved to the High Court seeking to overturn his ouster.

By 6 months ago

Kisii Deputy Governor challenges impeachment in court

Nyamira promotes, redesignates medics employed by county government

Nyamira County Government promotes, and redesignates all its doctors after months of negotiations between KMPDU and the County Government.

By 6 months ago

Nyamira promotes, redesignates medics employed by county government

Court orders Governor Arati to appear in person over boundary dispute

Kisii County Governor Simba Arati is to appear physically in court on March 12, 2024.

By 6 months ago

Court orders Governor Arati to appear in person over boundary dispute

Ruto allies vow to ensure Kisii deputy governor's ouster flops in Senate

The embattled Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda has received support from Kenya Kwanza legislators following his impeachment on Thursday.

By 6 months ago

Ruto allies vow to ensure Kisii deputy governor's ouster flops in Senate

Supremacy wars, ego politics derailing development in Kisii

From selfish political interests to supremacy wars, the county seems stuck as leaders clash.

By 6 months ago

Supremacy wars, ego politics derailing development in Kisii

Drama at Kisii Assembly as motion to impeach DG Monda tabled

The motion tabled by Inchuni Ward Rep Wycliffe Siocha lays the ground for alleged abuse of office claims and violation of the constitution allegedly by Monda.

By 6 months ago

Drama at Kisii Assembly as motion to impeach DG Monda tabled

Controller of Budget puts brakes on Kisii assembly's expenditure

Margaret Nyakang'o has asked EACC to investigate the request for approval to withdraw alleged illegal payments by Kisii county assembly officials.

By 6 months ago

Controller of Budget puts brakes on Kisii assembly's expenditure

DCI detectives arrest GSU officer linked to robbery in Kisii

Members of the public allegedly cornered the rogue officer during a robbery on February 3, 2024.

By 7 months ago

DCI detectives arrest GSU officer linked to robbery in Kisii

Woman Rep Dorice Donya latest victim of goonism in Kisii

Tension remained high at the funeral which was also attended by Kisii Governor Simba Arati and area MP Alfa Miruka.

By 7 months ago

Woman Rep Dorice Donya latest victim of goonism in Kisii

Machogu urges Gusii leaders to unite, champion development

Machogu emphasized the importance of creating opportunities and development, cautioning against political affiliations that may divide the community.

By 7 months ago

Machogu urges Gusii leaders to unite, champion development

Ruto and Raila battle for the soul of Nyanza region ahead of 2027 poll

Senior government officials from the region, particularly from Luo Nyanza, have been camping in the area, meeting various stakeholders and initiating development projects.

By 7 months ago

Ruto and Raila battle for the soul of Nyanza region ahead of 2027 poll

Kisii Court quashes five-year jail term for suspect in Baby Sagini's case

High Court Judge Kiarie Waweru said the prosecution failed to bring an expert witness who was a sign interpreter to interpret what the prosecution witness was saying.

By 7 months ago

Kisii Court quashes five-year jail term for suspect in Baby Sagini's case

After false starts, Nyamira on course to have first university

Team leading the process is charged with ensuring proposed institutions for the upgrade have title deeds, enough land for expansion, and are accessible.

By 7 months ago

After false starts, Nyamira on course to have first university

Defilement suspect to be tried afresh, jail term set aside

The High Court in Kisii has set aside a 30-year jail term handed to a defilement suspect and ordered a retrial of the case.

By 7 months ago

Defilement suspect to be tried afresh, jail term set aside

Labour court revokes appointment of Kisii County Attorney

The Judge found the process leading to the appointment of Alfred Ongiri Nyandieka as the County Attorney, failed to adhere to sections 5(1) and 8(a) of the Public Appointments Act.

By 7 months ago

Labour court revokes appointment of Kisii County Attorney

CS Machogu calls for Gusii consultative meeting to tame Arati and Osoro animosity

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has called for a consultative meeting of Gusii political leaders amid increased cases of political intolerance.

By 8 months ago

CS Machogu calls for Gusii consultative meeting to tame Arati and Osoro animosity

Kisii University makes key management changes

Prof Charles Okioga has been appointed Registrar Administration Human Resource and Central Service replacing Rose Ogata.

By 8 months ago

Kisii University makes key management changes

Police station in rustling hotspot is understaffed

A police division in Borabu where cattle rustling and robbery cases are rampant has only three officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations office.

By 8 months ago

Police station in rustling hotspot is understaffed

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