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Benard Lusigi

ODM wrangles continue to rock county assembly

Fresh wrangles have emerged after the party organs insisted on change of leadership of the majority side directing Speaker James Namatsi to effect the changes.

ODM wrangles continue to rock county assembly

Four relatives, bride killed in road crash after dowry talks

Four relatives, bride killed in road crash after dowry talks

Ruto's Kakamega tour a mockery, cane farmers say

Ruto's Kakamega tour a mockery, cane farmers say

Government defends new university funding model

Government defends new university funding model

Kalonzo under fire for opposing Ruto-Raila pact

A section of Western leaders have censured Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for opposing the broad-based government.

Kalonzo under fire for opposing Ruto-Raila pact

Fear intensifies as 'Jeshi Jinga' gang terrorises Butere residents

The emergence of the Jeshi Jinga gang in Butere constituency has sent shivers to villagers and has forced some of them even to seek refuge in police stations at night.

Fear intensifies as 'Jeshi Jinga' gang terrorises Butere residents

Farmers accuse AFA of colluding with cartels as cane prices drop

Farmers claim low prices aimed at pushing them out to pave way for sugar importation. Millers will now pay farmers Sh4,950 per tonne of cane delivered.

Farmers accuse AFA of colluding with cartels as cane prices drop

Busia county signs MoU to combat GBV, teenage pregnancy

Busia county has signed an MoU with a Collaborative Centre for Gender for Development, a social organisation, in the fight against gender-based violence, and teenage pregnancy.

Busia county signs MoU to combat GBV, teenage pregnancy

Governor Barasa distributes 768 pond liners worth Sh33million to boost fish farming

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa distributes 768 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pond liners worth Sh33 million at Lutonyi Fish Factory in Lurambi Constituency.

Governor Barasa distributes 768 pond liners worth Sh33million to boost fish farming

Kakamega county signs MoU to operationalise Sh1.2 billion fertiliser plant

During the signing of the agreement, Governor Fernandes Barasa said the partnership is aimed at addressing sustainable waste management.

Kakamega county signs MoU to operationalise Sh1.2 billion fertiliser plant

Clinical officers demand payment of internship arrears

KUCO has called on the Health Cabinet Secretary nominee to address the four months of unpaid arrears for 1,267 interns and streamline the internship program.

Clinical officers demand payment of internship arrears

Women, youths and PWDs benefit from Sh50 million grant

The social protection grants programme will benefit 120 groups of PWDs, 240 youth groups, and 540 women groups from across the county.

Women, youths and PWDs benefit from Sh50 million grant

Raila wants Kindiki prosecuted over killing of protestors

Raila Odinga has demanded the prosecution of former Interior CS Kithure Kindiki, former IG of Police Japheth Koome, and Nairobi regional police boss Adamson Bungei.

By 2 months ago

Raila wants Kindiki prosecuted over killing of protestors

Kakamega water firm allocates Sh20 million for smart metres to curb losses

The Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company (KACWASCO) board has approved a Sh20 million budget to purchase smart water metres to curb water loss and enhance supply.

By 2 months ago

Kakamega water firm allocates Sh20 million for smart metres to curb losses

Governors protest delay by CoB to approve counties requisitions

Despite the national government disbursing the funds, counties are yet to utilise the same due to bureaucracy.

By 2 months ago

Governors protest delay by CoB to approve counties requisitions

Malaba residents face eviction from public land, road reserves

The directive comes in light of plans to widen the Malaba-Bungoma highway into a dual carriageway and to reorganise Malaba town.

By 2 months ago

Malaba residents face eviction from public land, road reserves

Governor Barasa condemns police brutality on peaceful protesters

Governor Fernandes Barasa has waived the hospital bills for six victims of anti-Finance Bill protests on Tuesday in Kakamega town.

By 2 months ago

Governor Barasa condemns police brutality on peaceful protesters

How unique tactics helped curb police brutality during Gen Z protests

Techies have established leads, revealing the possible identity of the officer captured firing directly at unarmed anti-Finance Bill protesters

By 2 months ago

How unique tactics helped curb police brutality during Gen Z protests

Resign or respect your boss, Azimio leaders from Western tell DP Gachagua

A section of Azimio leaders from the Western region have challenged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to respect his boss President William Ruto or resign.

By 2 months ago

Resign or respect your boss, Azimio leaders from Western tell DP Gachagua

Governor Barasa calls for more funds to revive the sugar sector, welcomes Sh1.9b to sector

Kakamega Governor Barasa has welcomed the allocation of Sh1.7 billion by the national government towards the sugar sub-sector.

By 3 months ago

Governor Barasa calls for more funds to revive the sugar sector, welcomes Sh1.9b to sector

Barasa surrenders stalled hospital, Bukhungu stadium to state

Governor Fernandes Barasa's administration has surrendered Bukhungu Stadium and Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital to the state.

By 3 months ago

Barasa surrenders stalled hospital, Bukhungu stadium to state

Kakamega County intensifies malaria vaccination, mosquito nets distribution

300,000 mosquito nets are being distributed across the county with two people per household expected to get the treated nets that repel mosquitoes.

By 3 months ago

Kakamega County intensifies malaria vaccination, mosquito nets distribution

Sugarcane farmers urge Ruto to settle factory debt

Sugarcane farmers in Western Kenya have asked President William Ruto to settle debts owed by state mills to farmers and workers before he can talk about their bonuses.

By 3 months ago

Sugarcane farmers urge Ruto to settle factory debt

Opposition MPs vow to shoot down Finance Bill

DAP-K party boss Eugene Wamalwa said the bill was punitive and if passed in its current form would hurt Kenyans.

By 3 months ago

Opposition MPs vow to shoot down Finance Bill

Atwoli offers to reconcile Natembeya, Mudavadi and Wetang'ula

The Cotu boss argues that Natembeya could make a good leader in the future but he must respect the current crop of leaders.

By 3 months ago

Atwoli offers to reconcile Natembeya, Mudavadi and Wetang'ula

Kakamega county intensifies screening as hypertension cases rise

MoH has intensified screening at Level Two and Three hospitals and the campaign has also been taken to the household level.

By 3 months ago

Kakamega county intensifies screening as hypertension cases rise

Ruto allies accuse leaders of tribalism over Limuru 3

Majority leader Kimani Ichungwa, his Senate counterpart Aron Cheruyoit, and Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri led a host of politicians in condemning the conference.

By 3 months ago

Ruto allies accuse leaders of tribalism over Limuru 3

CoG faults MPs for rejecting Senate's bid to give counties Sh415 billion

CoG Finance and Economic Planning Committee chairperson and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said devolved units require more funds to implement projects.

By 4 months ago

CoG faults MPs for rejecting Senate's bid to give counties Sh415 billion

Reckless talk scaring away investors, Ottichilo tells leaders

Ottichilo said effective service delivery of his administration will not be achieved if the county leadership works in isolation.

By 4 months ago

Reckless talk scaring away investors, Ottichilo tells leaders

Parents urge state to prioritise rural schools damaged by floods

The affected primary schools include Bukoma, Maduwa, Bulwani, Budalaa, Musoma, and Lunyofu.

By 4 months ago

Parents urge state to prioritise rural schools damaged by floods

Governor Barasa suspends gold mining over heavy rains

The governor said the safety of gold mines cannot be guaranteed during the rainy season.

By 4 months ago

Governor Barasa suspends gold mining over heavy rains

Khalwale and Shinali clash over Shanta Gold's Sh171 billion dig

In September last year, over 8,000 families in Ikolomani refused to pave the way for the company to carry out exploration.

By 4 months ago

Khalwale and Shinali clash over Shanta Gold's Sh171 billion dig

King Mumia II opposes Echesa's appointment

Echesa’s elevation to champion the community’s political and development interests has sparked a heated debate, murmurs and speculations.

By 4 months ago

King Mumia II opposes Echesa's appointment

Miners in cooperatives to receive work permits

PS Elijah Mwangi emphasised that the move aims to formalise the sector, eliminate illegal mining, reduce accidents, and safeguard government revenue.

By 4 months ago

Miners in cooperatives to receive work permits

Kakamega county hires 14 doctors on contract

Kakamega Health CEC regretted that doctors strike has affected delivery of health services in public hospitals.

By 5 months ago

Kakamega county hires 14 doctors on contract

Cane farmers want e-TIMS done away with

The farmers are opposed to the new tax and payment changes requiring them to present e-TIMS invoices for cane deliveries to factories before their payment is processed.

By 5 months ago

Cane farmers want e-TIMS done away with

No more talk as Kabras, KCB face off in Kenya Cup final

Kabras Sugar’s journey to the finals has been nothing short of impressive.

By 5 months ago

No more talk as Kabras, KCB face off in Kenya Cup final

State releases Sh300 million for Busia water project

The project funded through Lake Victoria Water Works Development Agency is expected to benefit at least 180,000 households.

By 5 months ago

State releases Sh300 million for Busia water project

Two brothers killed by lightning while studying

Grief engulfed Mayuke village, Malava Constituency after two brothers who are students at a local secondary school were killed after they were struck by lightning while studying.

By 5 months ago

Two brothers killed by lightning while studying

We will revive the sugar sector through leasing, Ruto declares

President William Ruto said moving forward, like any other sector, sugarcane farmers will be paid a bonus at the end of the year by sugar millers.

By 5 months ago

We will revive the sugar sector through leasing, Ruto declares

Kakamega targets local and foreign investors in key investment meeting

The inaugural conference, which has attracted over 3, 000 local and international guests including is being held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.

By 5 months ago

Kakamega targets local and foreign investors in key investment meeting

Barasa, Sifuna agree to resolve wrangles in county assembly

Barasa has agreed to a meeting with Sifuna and Members of MCAs to resolve leadership wrangles at the County Assembly.

By 6 months ago

Barasa, Sifuna agree to resolve wrangles in county assembly

Defying odds in championing climate change mitigation efforts

The women have been championing efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change with passion and determination.

By 6 months ago

Defying odds in championing climate change mitigation efforts

County receives Sh95 million for fencing of Kakamega Forest

Safaricom and Mpesa Foundation release Sh60 million towards phase two of the Kakamega forest fencing project.

By 6 months ago

County receives Sh95 million for fencing of Kakamega Forest

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