Busia family seeks justice after their kin was murdered and body parts chopped off

A family in Mundulusia village, Matayos Constituency, Busia County, is seeking justice after the body of their missing kin was found without legs, hands, tongue and private parts.

By Bernard Lusigi 20 days ago

Ruto, Raila allies trade accusations over alleged MP abduction

A section of leaders allied to Ruto and Odinga across the country are now accusing the opposition wing led by for the DCP leader, of falsifying abductions.

By Bernard Lusigi 22 days ago

Chaos erupts in Kakamega as Malala, police clash over DCP Rally

Business activities in Kakamega town were paralysed for a better part of the day on Saturday as youths led by DCPofficials Malala and Senator John Methu engaged police in running battles.

By Bernard Lusigi 29 days ago

Mass defection in Kakamega as UDA members join Gachaguas party

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party on Thursday suffered a major blow after several Kakamega members and officials decamped to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).

By Bernard Lusigi 30 days ago

Two bank tellers in spot as DCI tighten probe in murder of Mumias teacher

Detectives probing the murder of a teacher by unknown assailants after withdrawing Sh285,000 from a bank in Mumias town have narrowed their investigations to two bank tellers.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

Governor Barasa asks miners to stop works due to heavy rains

Governor Barasa urges miners to pause activities amid heavy rains.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

Police probe bank tellers over murder of teacher in Mumias

Detectives probing the murder of a teacher by unknown assailants after withdrawing Sh285,000 from a bank in Mumias town have narrowed their investigations to two bank tellers.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

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Sunset deadline: Why Luhya elders must be buried before dusk

Among the Luhya community, the burial of respected leaders or elders is not just any other ordinary affair.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

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State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths

The government plans to spend Sh33 billion to create job opportunities for a million youth in three years through the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

Puzzle of lost police guns, M-Pesa robberies and murders in Mumias

Roselyda Akinyi was shot dead and robbed near a bank after withdrawing cash for her M-Pesa shop.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Butere Girls traumatised after 'Echoes of War' play ban despite court order

Anglican Church Butere Diocese Bishop, Rose Okeno, who serves as the girls' spiritual guardian, said the students remained deeply traumatised and would undergo counselling.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

IM bank eyes MSME's in quest for Western's market

The move is part of the bank's broader effort to contribute to the growth of the local economy.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

Pregnant woman, sister-in-law fatally shot as police clash with villagers in Likuyani

Angered by the turn of events, the villagers marched to Ashibira's home setting on fire houses in the compound before police arrived.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

Three decades apart: Man's search for his father ends in joy

David Molenje and Rebecca Murunga parted ways in 1994 when she was six months pregnant. Father and son met for the first time last Friday.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

Church and family ask politicians not to bring goons to MP's burial

Catholic Church and widow say late Malava MP Malulu Injendi was humble and peaceful. Commissioner warns politicians to respect Ruto at burial today.

By Bernard Lusigi 3 months ago

Group urges clergy to back contraceptive use to curb early pregnancy, HIV

Religious leaders have been challenged to support the use of contraceptives to curb the high cases of early pregnancies and HIV/Aids.

By Jackline Inyanji and Bernard Lusigi, Daniel Chege 3 months ago

MP Nabulindo, Echesa summoned by council of elders over funeral chaos

Wanga Kingdom Council of Elders has summoned MP Nabulindo, former CS Echesa over chaos at a funeral to appease the dead, warn of dire consequences.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Pass village elders' Bill in honour of our late MP, Parliament urged

Residents of Kakamega County now want parliament to fast-track the enactment of the National Government Coordination (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in honour of the late Malava MP Malulu.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Kakamega partners with Jacaranda Health to construct Sh50 million maternity ward

The modern maternity wing project is a partnership between the county and Jacaranda Health in line with the county's 'Tutunze Kakamega Service Delivery Redesign.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Blow for Mudavadi as allies unveil new political party

Led by former Secretary General, Dr Barack Muluka, the allies said the new party, Umoja Summit Party-Kenya (USP-K), seeks to unite the Western region ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Bernard Lusigi, Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 4 months ago

Two people dead as 18 miners rescued after the collapse of a Kakamega gold mine

Two miners died while 18 others were rescued at the Tumaini gold mine in Museno Village, Kakamega County after the walls of the mines collapsed on Monday evening.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Several feared dead after goldmine collapses in Kakamega

Several artisanal miners are feared dead at the Tumaini gold mine site in Museno Village, Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County after the walls of the mine collapsed on Monday evening.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

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Farmers, leaders protest Jaswant's takeover of plants at Mumias Sugar

The cane miller is leased to Sarbi Singh Rai, owner of Uganda-based Sarrai Group.His brother and owner of West Kenya Sugar, Jaswant.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

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Inside William Ruto's plans to revive sugar industry

The President said the problem facing the sector is lack of prompt payment to farmers and announced the government has written off Sh117 billion in debts owed by millers.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Ruto embraces kasongo and zakayo nicknames, pledges to deliver key projects

President William Ruto has laughed off the nicknames 'Kasongo' and 'Zakayo' reiterating that he has no issue with them as so long as he continues to deliver on his promise.

By Bernard Lusigi 4 months ago

Ruto: I will not abandon my development plan to play populist politics

Ruto has vowed not to abandon his development agenda like the affordable housing plan to engage in populistic politics despite mounting criticism and advice from his allies.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

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Ruto to Uhuru: You failed the youth you are now inciting

President William Ruto yesterday told the youths not to listen to naysayers inciting them against his administration.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Government to release Sh48.8B capitation to school next week, says CS Mbadi

The government has announced that it will release Sh48.8 billion capitation to schools next week, urging learning institutions to be patient over delayed disbursements.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Kakamega banks on Boda bodas in fight against drug theft

Kakamega County Government has partnered with Boda boda operators in a move that aims to curb the theft of drugs and non-pharmaceuticals in public hospitals.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Keep politics out of sugar millers management, MP Salasya warns

Mumias management says the new machine can crush up to 6,000 tonnes of sugar cane.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Mudavadi: politicians are frustrating reconstitution of IEBC

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused politicians of frustrating the reconstitution of the electoral commission through the court process.

By Mary Imenza, Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago

Governors accept Sh387b, warn critical services face uncertainty

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said the Council of Governors is not satisfied with Sh387 billion given to devolved units.

By Bernard Lusigi 6 months ago

Governors refute Mbadi claims that county funds disbursed

The Governors described Mbadi's claims as misleading and maintained that counties are still grappling with a biting cash crunch.

By Bernard Lusigi 7 months ago

10 people killed, 20 injured in Kakamega road accident

At least 10 people killed, 20 others injured after a truck rammed two matatus on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway, police say.

By Winfrey Owino, Bernard Lusigi and Winfrey Owino 7 months ago

Drama erupts as two families clash over the burial of mother

Two families in Shanjero and Shibuye villages in Shinyalu, Kakamega County, have clashed over the burial of a woman both claim as their daughter-in-law.

By Bernard Lusigi 7 months ago

Kakamega County adopts new system to step up revenue collection

Kakamega County Government has adopted a new revenue system known as Geospatial Information System targeting Sh3.3 billion own revenue.

By Bernard Lusigi 8 months ago

One hospitalised as Kakamega gold exploration flawed by cloud of controversies

Fears are that the region risks losing from the Sh171 billion gold deposits as local politics take centre stage at the expense of economic interests.

By Bernard Lusigi 9 months ago

Governors warn of shutdown over cash crunch

A crisis is looming in counties over the delayed disbursement of the Sh90 billion equitable shareable revenue with governors warning of dire consequences.

By Bernard Lusigi 9 months ago

The cake is big enough for all Kenyans, Ruto says

President William Ruto has told off critics of his broad-based government that the course upon which he has embarked is unstoppable and the national cake is big for all Kenyans.

By Bernard Lusigi and Juliet Omelo 9 months ago

COTU warns TSC against victimising teachers through court

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has asked the Teachers Service Commission to stop using threats and court orders against teachers who are on strike.

By Bernard Lusigi 9 months ago