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Khalwale faults state's bid to secure overseas jobs for youth

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale says it is a shame for the government to export labor to countries with a small economy and population, instead of making Kenya an economic hub.

Khalwale faults state's bid to secure overseas jobs for youth

Kabras Sugar survive Oilers scare to defend Kenya Cup title

Kabras Sugar survive Oilers scare to defend Kenya Cup title

Governors urge senators to reject proposed revenue formula

Governors urge senators to reject proposed revenue formula

Khalwale accuses Ruto of betraying Western region

Khalwale accuses Ruto of betraying Western region

Night of horror: Man hacked to death, wife's tongue chopped off

Jacob Chapia, 75, was brutally hacked to death by a gang, allegedly hired by his relatives over a land dispute in Ikoli village, Malava Constituency, Kakamega County.

Night of horror: Man hacked to death, wife's tongue chopped off

Ten counties flagged for bypassing official payroll systems to pay staff

Ten counties in the Western and Nyanza regions have been flagged by the Controller of Budget for processing staff salaries outside of the approved payroll systems.

Ten counties flagged for bypassing official payroll systems to pay staff

Three dead in Kakamega after drunk driver hits pedestrian, motorbike

Shinyalu sub-County acting OCPD Masai Kamau said the driver of the pickup, who was under the influence of alcohol, was speeding when he lost control.

Three dead in Kakamega after drunk driver hits pedestrian, motorbike

KUPPET demands the ongoing teacher's promotion stopped, wants parliament to investigate TSC

Emuhaya MP Omboko Milemba said the union has written a petition to the National Assembly Education Committee protesting the formula being used terming it unfair and discriminatory.

KUPPET demands the ongoing teacher's promotion stopped, wants parliament to investigate TSC

Gang masquerading as traffic police erects roadblocks, robs motorists

A gang masquerading as police officers erects a roadblock and wear police uniforms before they order motorists and pedestrians to stop for inspection and rob them of valuables and money.

Gang masquerading as traffic police erects roadblocks, robs motorists

Bishop Obanyi: No political rallies at funerals in Kakamega, Vihiga

Bishop Joseph Obanyi’s bold directive follows increasing political disruptions at funerals. He stressed that funerals should remain peaceful, allowing families to grieve with dignity.

Bishop Obanyi: No political rallies at funerals in Kakamega, Vihiga

Police arrest three suspects, recover 26 cattle

Police arrested three suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 26 stolen cows from Siaya, Kakamega, and Busia counties

Police arrest three suspects, recover 26 cattle

Busia county intensifies efforts to curb malaria

Busia County Government Department of Health and Sanitation has partnered with the End Malaria Council to curb malaria cases.

Busia county intensifies efforts to curb malaria

Governor, elders vow to block West Kenya takeover of Mumias ethanol plant

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and the Wanga Kingdom Council of Elders have vowed to block attempts by the West Kenya Sugar Company to run the ethanol plant at Mumias Sugar.

Governor, elders vow to block West Kenya takeover of Mumias ethanol plant

Student held for allegedly murdering girlfriend for declining abortion

Police in the Navakholo Constituency are holding a 19-year-old Form Four student for allegedly murdering a Form Two student for refusing to abort her one month old pregnancy.

Student held for allegedly murdering girlfriend for declining abortion

Natembeya heckled, mic cut off at Malulu's funeral

Angry mourners switched off the microphone he was using while criticising President William Ruto’s policies at the home of the late Malava MP Malulu Injendi.

Natembeya heckled, mic cut off at Malulu's funeral

Raila leaves supporters guessing yet again

It was mixed signals as ODM leader Raila Odinga declared that he would follow the voice of his supporters even as party honchos said they now await his big announcement.

Raila leaves supporters guessing yet again

We will not support Ruto's reelection, ODM leaders say

Several allies of opposition leader Raila Odinga have declared that they did not join government and are now preparing to take power in the 2027 election.

By 2 months ago

We will not support Ruto's reelection, ODM leaders say

Mumias Sugar and MCAs trade blame over Ruto directive

A statement by 40 MCAs claimed that the management of Mumias Sugar Company was on a mission to frustrate the push by the government to revive the distillery.

By 2 months ago

Mumias Sugar and MCAs trade blame over Ruto directive

Boost for Kakamega rural schools over Sh20m sponsorship deal

The modern classes will host at least 200 students out of the growing population of 800 students in the entire school.

By 2 months ago

Boost for Kakamega rural schools over Sh20m sponsorship deal

Nurses and midwives' union call off strike after negotiations

Kakamega will not be affected by the planned nationwide nurses and midwives strike, scheduled to begin today, after the union suspended it

By 3 months ago

Nurses and midwives' union call off strike after negotiations

Jitters in Western as leaders shift to early campaigns for 2027 race

The fate of development projects in Western is hanging on a thread as state officials and elected leaders shift attention to early campaigns.

By 3 months ago

Jitters in Western as leaders shift to early campaigns for 2027 race

Anger at leaders' flippant remarks amid abductions terror and pain

The spat between Governor George Natembeya and Kimani Ichung’wah, along with other leaders over the abduction of youths.

By 3 months ago

Anger at leaders' flippant remarks amid abductions terror and pain

Mumias Sugar farmers set to receive bonus payout

Mumias Sugar Company farmers are set to receive the first ever sugarcane bonus payout.

By 3 months ago

Mumias Sugar farmers set to receive bonus payout

Leaders clash over abductions as President promises to intervene

A sombre burial ceremony attended by President William Ruto degenerated into a war of words as dignitaries traded blame on who ought to carry responsibility for abductions.

By 3 months ago

Leaders clash over abductions as President promises to intervene

Opposition gives Ruto ultimatum over abductions

Opposition leaders have given President William Ruto’s government a seven-day ultimatum to release all the people abducted in the recent past or face mass demonstrations

By 3 months ago

Opposition gives Ruto ultimatum over abductions

Gachagua to Ruto: Your regime is desperate and has nothing left to offer

Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the recent abductions of government critics, terming them as desperate attempts by government to silence Kenyans.

By 3 months ago

Gachagua to Ruto: Your regime is desperate and has nothing left to offer

Busia youth demand Senator Omtatah's resignation over activism

A section of youth from Busia have challenged Okiya Omtatah to resign as Senator and focus on activism.

By 3 months ago

Busia youth demand Senator Omtatah's resignation over activism

Chaos after Kuppet increases retirement age

A teachers’ meeting turned chaotic following disagreement over the proposal to raise the retirement age for top Kuppet officials from 60 to 65 years.

By 3 months ago

Chaos after Kuppet increases retirement age

Stop supporting my opponents, Governor warns county workers

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has warned county employees who support his political opponents, terming it an act of sabotage.

By 3 months ago

Stop supporting my opponents, Governor warns county workers

CS warns 25m Kenyans at risk of tropical diseases

The Ministry of Health, county governments, and their partners launched a drug administration campaign in Kakamega to combat tropical diseases such as bilharzia and intestinal worms.

By 4 months ago

CS warns 25m Kenyans at risk of tropical diseases

Karua to Ruto: Manage your anger and stop insulting Kenyans

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has told President William Ruto to manage his anger and stop using bad language towards Kenyans demanding accountability.

By 4 months ago

Karua to Ruto: Manage your anger and stop insulting Kenyans

Traditional circumcisers disagree with Health CS over directive

The Ministry of Health has directed communities carrying out circumcision rites to take their boys to approved hospitals for the procedure, in a bid to curb infections and botched surgeries.

By 4 months ago

Traditional circumcisers disagree with Health CS over directive

Governors accuse Nyakan'go of usurping auditor general mandate

The Controller of Budget released a report showing that 10 out of 47 counties spent zero funds on development under the reviewed period.

By 4 months ago

Governors accuse Nyakan'go of usurping auditor general mandate

Governor Barasa sacks five CECs in cabinet reshuffle

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has sacked five County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and 10 Chief Officers as he reshuffled his cabinet to improve service delivery.

By 4 months ago

Governor Barasa sacks five CECs in cabinet reshuffle

Residents live in fear of gang attacks

Several families living along the Kenya-Uganda border in Teso North, Teso South, and Butula constituencies are living in fear following a surge in crime.

By 5 months ago

Residents live in fear of gang attacks

Football legends bid farewell to Austin Oduor as they ask for government help

The late Oduor served as Harambee Stars captain from 1988 to 1990 during his days as a defender.

By 5 months ago

Football legends bid farewell to Austin Oduor as they ask for government help

Ruto regrets 'bad politics' of first two years, promises better future

President William Ruto has committed to improve his administration’s delivery on election promises in the next three years.

By 5 months ago

Ruto regrets 'bad politics' of first two years, promises better future

Barasa waives Sh250,000 medical bill for a Gen-Z

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, who visited the family of the late in hospital announced a waiver of the Sh250,000 medical bill and promised to foot the funeral expenses.

By 5 months ago

Barasa waives Sh250,000 medical bill for a Gen-Z

Man kills stepmother, accuses her of witchcraft

Police officers in Navakholo Constituency, Kakamega County are holding a man accused of killing his stepmother for allegedly using witchcraft to prevent him from marrying.

By 5 months ago

Man kills stepmother, accuses her of witchcraft

Governors want treasury to release Sh100b to counties

The Council of Governors (CoG) has accused the national government of frustrating devolution by delaying disbursement of funds.

By 5 months ago

Governors want treasury to release Sh100b to counties

Man,55, dies in room minutes after checking in

The deceased reportedly checked into the club on Sunday morning, and five hours later he was joined by a lady who ordered food and later booked a room.

By 5 months ago

Man,55, dies in room minutes after checking in

Governor Barasa outlines plans to transform urban areas

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has applauded the Affordable Housing and Urbanisation programme, terming it critical to social and economic empowerment.

By 6 months ago

Governor Barasa outlines plans to transform urban areas

Kakamega residents welcome Kindiki's appointment as DP

Kindiki was cleared by the National Assembly on Thursday to replace his impeached predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua.

By 5 months ago

Kakamega residents welcome Kindiki's appointment as DP

Kakamega traders decry loss of jobs over closer of airstrip

Skyward Express suspended flights in and out of Kakamega Airstrip due to the deteriorating condition of the runway stating that the runway no longer meets safety standards.

By 6 months ago

Kakamega traders decry loss of jobs over closer of airstrip

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