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James Omoro

Police arrest man for secretly burying daughter

According to the area chief Winnie Boit, the girl died on Thursday night and the man immediately buried her.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Police arrest man for secretly burying daughter

Hitches mar round two of UDA party elections

Hitches mar round two of UDA party elections

By Irrissheel Shanzu and James Omoro 4 months ago

Three siblings who died in Homa Bay floods laid to rest

Three siblings who died in Homa Bay floods laid to rest

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Firm seeks to expand fish production in Lake Victoria

Firm seeks to expand fish production in Lake Victoria

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Rangwe MP disburses Sh50 million bursary to needy students

The bursary will benefit students in secondary schools, tertiary colleges and universities.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Rangwe MP disburses Sh50 million bursary to needy students

State bans sand harvesting in Homa Bay to avert disaster

Flooding in many parts of the county has been attributed to mining, especially sand harvesting.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

State bans sand harvesting in Homa Bay to avert disaster

NG-CDF driver arraigned in court over alleged murder of Homa Bay bouncer

Kennedy Ogalo Osano, was arraigned in Oyugis court over the murder of Evans Okoda in the Rawinji area in Oyugis town on the night of May 2 and 3.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

NG-CDF driver arraigned in court over alleged murder of Homa Bay bouncer

Governor Wanga distributes sunflower seeds to 7,000 farmers

The county targets to have the seeds planted on more than 7,000 acres across the eight constituencies.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Governor Wanga distributes sunflower seeds to 7,000 farmers

Police launch investigation after murder of Homa Bay bouncer

Rachuonyo South Sub-County Police Commander Lilies Wachira said Evance Okoda, 35, was killed on Thursday night near his rental house in Oyugis town, Rachuonyo South Sub-county.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Police launch investigation after murder of Homa Bay bouncer

Nyanza women urged to join Saccos

The Organisation's national chairperson Rahab Muiu and Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara said Saccos transform livelihoods.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Nyanza women urged to join Saccos

Family mourns loss of three children in Suba landslide

Benta Otieno, the mother to the deceased said her children were in the house with their father on Sunday before the raging flood waters demolished it sweeping them away.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Family mourns loss of three children in Suba landslide

Caregivers call for funds to fight non-communicable diseases

Kwamboka emphasized that the perception about NCDs must change so that they can be given attention like other diseases.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Caregivers call for funds to fight non-communicable diseases

Fake fertilizer saga deepens following discovery of 107 bags in Homa Bay

National Assembly's Committee on Agriculture discovered 107 bags in Homa Bay.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Fake fertilizer saga deepens following discovery of 107 bags in Homa Bay

We'll not allow opponents to infiltrate polls, says UDA

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Elections Board has vowed to prevent infiltration of the planned grassroots elections set for Friday 26 in seven counties.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

We'll not allow opponents to infiltrate polls, says UDA

Body of missing head teacher found in borehole

Richard Otieno Kobe, the head teacher of Raganga Primary School in Kisii county has been missing for five days.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

Body of missing head teacher found in borehole

Man surrenders to police after killing his estranged wife

The man allegedly hacked the woman with a machete before surrendering to Gingo Police post.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Man surrenders to police after killing his estranged wife

Floods displace over 1900 families in Homa Bay, Kisumu

In Homa Bay, at least 1,731 households have sought shelter at public schools after their homes were submerged.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Floods displace over 1900 families in Homa Bay, Kisumu

Homa Bay county sets up GBV recovery centres

Victims of GBV will be taken to the centres where they will get care to reduce the adversity of violence.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Homa Bay county sets up GBV recovery centres

Sibling rivalry as ODM leaders accuse each other of 'political immorality'

A group of ODM leaders have accused their colleagues of engaging in dirty and premature politics in party leader Raila Odinga's succession scramble.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Sibling rivalry as ODM leaders accuse each other of 'political immorality'

Shock as three family members electrocuted

A somber mood has engulfed Nyatwere village, in Rachuonyo South sub-couny, Homa Bay, after three family members were electrocuted.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Shock as three family members electrocuted

Ruto allies intensify UDA recruitment drive in Nyanza

The UDA leaders said the charm offensive is expected to shore up the ruling party's numbers in opposition strongholds ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Ruto allies intensify UDA recruitment drive in Nyanza

Family's pain after girl with heart ailment left helpless

The ongoing health workers' strike has left a family in Homa Bay in agony after a private hospital referred their 15-year-old daughter to a public hospital.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Family's pain after girl with heart ailment left helpless

Mbita Deputy County Commissioner found dead in his house

Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan confirmed Moranga Morekwa's death saying it is shocking.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Mbita Deputy County Commissioner found dead in his house

MP Caroli Omondi says Raila's AUC bid will deal blow to political sycophants

ODM leader Raila Odinga's bid for African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson is expected to create a level playing ground for politicians eyeing elective seats in Nyanza region.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

MP Caroli Omondi says Raila's AUC bid will deal blow to political sycophants

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi hints at forming new political party

ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed nominated MP John Mbadi to wrestle the seat from Omondi for allegedly betraying the party.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi hints at forming new political party

Relief for Suba residents as Japan constructs Sh60m water project

Residents of Suba South in Homa Bay County have received a boost following the construction of a Sh60 million water project.

By James Omoro 5 months ago

Relief for Suba residents as Japan constructs Sh60m water project

Embrace TVET learning, PS Omollo tells Ndhiwa residents

PS Raymond Omollo said joining TVET institutions will equip the youth with skills which will enhance economic growth and create jobs in the country.

By James Omoro 6 months ago

Embrace TVET learning, PS Omollo tells Ndhiwa residents

Don't interfere with constituency politics, elders tell Raila

Suba Council of Elders told the Azimio leader to focus on the campaign for the African Union Commission chairmanship.

By James Omoro 6 months ago

Don't interfere with constituency politics, elders tell Raila

Raila Odinga's stance on ODM confuses friends and foes

Despite interest in AUC post, Raila has gone into overdrive to strengthen ODM. Observers and his allies believe a strong ODM is a powerful bargaining tool he is unwilling to let go of just yet.

By James Omoro and Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

Raila Odinga's stance on ODM confuses friends and foes

Homa Bay ECDE teachers threaten to down tools over pay

ECDE teachers in Homa Bay have vowed to go on strike on Wednesday to demand pay increments and permanent and pensionable contracts.

By James Omoro 6 months ago

Homa Bay ECDE teachers threaten to down tools over pay

Raila endorses Mbadi to take on Omondi in war on ODM rebels

In the gatherings, he campaigned for the ODM National chairman, John Mbadi, to take over as Suba South MP come the 2027 General Election.

By James Omoro 6 months ago

Raila endorses Mbadi to take on Omondi in war on ODM rebels

Raila has full support of EAC leaders, says Isaac Mwaura

Mwaura said President Ruto has tapped Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to woo support for Odinga.

By James Omoro 6 months ago

Raila has full support of EAC leaders, says Isaac Mwaura

Raila downplays succession war in Azimio

ODM chief says his bid for AU top position won't derail his local political efforts. He ruled out any leadership vacuum in the opposition outfit and urged supporters to remain focused.

By James Omoro 6 months ago

Raila downplays succession war in Azimio

Streamline CBC to address job market, FKE tells government

FKE Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline Mugo said there are evolving needs of the job market which should be addressed through implementation of the CBC.

By James Omoro 6 months ago

Streamline CBC to address job market, FKE tells government

We are not political orphans, ODM MPs say

The leaders who attended the burial of philanthropist Bernard Onyango Owen in Karachuonyo said Odinga's exit to AU will not create any political vacuum in ODM.

By James Omoro 7 months ago

We are not political orphans, ODM MPs say

Ruto rewards ODM 'rebel' MPs

ODM MPs perceived to be working with the government are the greatest beneficiaries.

By James Omoro 7 months ago

Ruto rewards ODM 'rebel' MPs

Police hunt for teacher who allegedly defiled Grade 3 pupil

The teacher reportedly committed the offence at Koyoo cub-location in Kakdhimu West Location, Rachuonyo North sub-county.

By James Omoro 7 months ago

Police hunt for teacher who allegedly defiled Grade 3 pupil

School in a spot after two pupils drown in river

The children, identified as Jim Paul Juma, 9, and Peter Ochieng, 10, drowned in River Arujo, Obambo, Homa Bay sub-county on Wednesday evening.

By James Omoro 7 months ago

School in a spot after two pupils drown in river

Bishop asks TSC to revoke principal's transfer in dispute with school board

The ACK Bishop of Southern Nyanza Diocese, Simon Onyango, has differed with the school board of management in recommending Ms Otolo's transfer.

By James Omoro 7 months ago

Bishop asks TSC to revoke principal's transfer in dispute with school board

Homa Bay education officials begin Form One placement of students who didn't sit KCPE

Education officials in Homa Bay have started Form One placement of students who did not sit last year's Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams.

By James Omoro 7 months ago

Homa Bay education officials begin Form One placement of students who didn't sit KCPE

Relief for patients as health workers suspend strike

The clinical officers, nurses, laboratory technologists and nutritionists said they had agreed with the county government on their grievances.

By James Omoro 7 months ago

Relief for patients as health workers suspend strike

Blame game over increasing cases of political intolerance

In the last few months, tension has gripped Kisii, Siaya, Homa Bay, and Migori counties as different groups clashed.

By Anne Atieno and James Omoro 8 months ago

Blame game over increasing cases of political intolerance

Family in shock after woman, 25, is beheaded in Ndhiwa

The woman identified as Christine Auma was killed at Kamwala Village, Boya Sub-location in Ndhiwa Sub-county on Wednesday night.

By James Omoro 8 months ago

Family in shock after woman, 25, is beheaded in Ndhiwa

Repair of roads destroyed by El-Nino rains begins

This follows complaints by farmers who have been struggling to transport their produce to markets as a result of bad roads.

By James Omoro 8 months ago

Repair of roads destroyed by El-Nino rains begins

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