Court orders exhumation of 35-year-old man's body in Kisumu burial dispute

A court has ordered the exhumation of a 35-year-old man’s body after a burial dispute between his family and a woman accused of burying him without consent.

By James Omoro 8 days ago

Homa Bay farmers count losses as hippos destroy crops

Several farmers in Homa Bay County are counting losses after hippos destroyed their crops.

By James Omoro 9 days ago

Thee dead in road accident involving two motorcycles

Three people died in a head-on motorcycle crash in Homa Bay.

By James Omoro 9 days ago

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ODM plans youth convention to chart way forward amid rift with UDA

The tension between ODM-UDA appears to be deepening after the faction allied to Oburu Oginga announced plans for public participation to seek views from their supporters on the way forward.

By James Omoro 11 days ago

New bid to improve security in Lake Victoria

The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has begun a Sh4.6 billion project to boost security and safety to reduce deaths in Lake Victoria.

By James Omoro 14 days ago

Getting an E or D is not failure, education experts tell learners

It became evident that getting an E or a D is not a failure in an academic journey.

By James Omoro 17 days ago

Homa bay nurses call off strike after nine days

Homa-Bay nurses end strike after 9 days.

By James Omoro 22 days ago

Sikri College for the Blind and Deaf Elevated to National Polytechnic

 Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf in Kasipul Constituency upgraded to National Polytechnic.

By James Omoro 24 days ago

Court halts vetting of Wanga's deputy, CECM nominees

A Kisumu court has halted the ongoing vetting and approval process for the Homa Bay Deputy Governor nominee and two CEM nominees

By James Omoro 1 month ago

KUSNET wants Ruto's pledges made in State House six months ago fulfilled

The Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers wants the government to fulfill its promise of promotion it gave teachers in the State House six months ago.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Relief to South Nyanza residents after completion of Sh1.5b electricity project

The project was officially opened by President William Ruto during his tour of Home Bay.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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Ruto to Gachagua: You wasted five years in Parliament

President William Ruto accused former deputy Rigathi Gachagua of wasting five years in parliament, amid ongoing public disputes between them.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Relief as vulnerable students get school fees

At least 1000 vulnerable students in Rangwe Constituency have got a sigh of relief after receiving financial support for paying their school fees.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Wetangula calls on leaders to shun divisive politics

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula wants political leaders to avoid divisive politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. 

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Firm embarks on restocking endangered tilapia species in Lake Victoria

A project of restocking endangered species of tilapia known as Oreochromis esculentus has begun in Lake Victoria, Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Floods displace more than 300 families in Homa Bay

More than 300 families have been displaced from their homes by floods following heavy downpour in Kobala sub-location, Rachuonyo North sub-county, Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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How Wanga re-election bid could be affected by Magwanga quitting

The resignation of Oyugi Magwanga as Homa Bay Deputy Governor is expected to reshape the county’s political landscape and influence the race for governor in next year’s election.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Family calls for justice over woman's murder

A family is pleading for justice over the murder of a 45-year-old woman in Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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From attractive portraits to romantic texts: Why online relationship appeals are on surge

What was once whispered through family networks, church circles or trusted friends has migrated to the digital square. Social media posts now read like classified adverts of the heart.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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Inside Gladys Wanga, PS Omollo cold wars

The recent removal of four MCAs associated with PS Omollo from County Assembly committees laid bare the bad blood between the Governor and the PS.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Why Wanga, Omollo are in silent war

A quiet but intensifying political standoff is brewing between Gladys Wanga and Raymond Omollo over influence and control in Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Nyanza leaders rally behind PS Omollo

Leaders from Nyanza have thrown their weight behind Raymond Omollo, backing him as President William Ruto’s point man in the region.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Stop hoodwinking Nyanza, UGM tells government

UGM party has criticised leaders allied to the broad-based government for using State projects to hoodwink South Nyanza residents into voting for President William Ruto’s re-election.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Project to cushion over 650 residents of Suba South from acute water shortage kicks off

The National Treasury, led by John Mbadi, has launched the construction of two projects to alleviate the water shortage affecting more than 6,500 residents of Suba South Constituency.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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Inside Gladys Wanga's changing fortunes

Gladys Wanga is pursuing an ambitious agenda to consolidate Orange Democratic Movement while also supporting President William Ruto’s 2027 reelection campaign.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

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Inside the Governor Wanga, Magwanga rift that led to resignation

Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga has resigned over what he termed as unbearable frustration.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Homa Bay MCAs ousted from committees 'after meeting PS Omollo'

The simmering supremacy battle between Gladys Wanga and Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has taken a fresh twist after four Homa Bay MCAs were removed from House committees

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Mbita Police Station OCS killed in road accident

Mbita Police Station OCS Morris Kyalo died in a road accident near Nyakayiemba Primary School along the Homa Bay–Mbita road on Sunday night.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Mbadi: Stop inciting Nyanza residents against Ruto's re-election

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has told the opposition and a rebel group of ODM leaders to stop inciting Nyanza residents against President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Wanga: Shun Sifuna and his team, they want to take us to opposition

ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has appealed to Nyanza residents to shun leaders driving the Linda Mwananchi campaigns.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Traders warned against erecting illegal structures in Homa Bay Town

Entrepreneurs in Homa Bay Town have been warned against putting up illegal structures that affect drainage in the area.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Caregivers urged to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer

Caregivers and parents in Homa Bay County have been urged to take their daughters aged between 10 and 15 for vaccination against HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

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Why Treasury CS Mbadi wants Sifuna expelled from ODM

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi now wants the ODM party leadership to expel the Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and his allies.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Headteacher arrested over couple's murder

A primary school head teacher has been arrested for allegedly murdering a retired teacher and his wife in Rangwe Sub-county.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Patients in Homa Bay to face tough times as doctors down their tools

Doctors' strike in Homa Bay paralyses health services, sparking a crisis for Governor Gladys Wanga.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Head teacher's property set on fire as two die over land dispute

A primary school head teacher and his kin’s homes were set on fire by residents following the deaths of two people in a land dispute in Rangwe Sub-county.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Rangwe land dispute leaves one teacher dead

A prolonged land dispute between two teachers turned tragic after one of them died at Wi Kawiti village, Gem Sori Kachiena location in Rangwe sub-county.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Shock after Grade 10 student reports barefoot

A Grade 10 student shocked the community at Oriwo Boys High School in Homa Bay County after he reported to school barefoot.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Women leaders urge state to support local sanitary pads manufacturing

Governor Wanga and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo have appealed to the government to support local manufacturing of sanitary pads to help improve menstrual hygiene.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

Graft suspects fail to take plea as magistrates recuse themselves

Six graft suspects, including former senior Homa Bay county officials, implicated in alleged Sh348.9 million tender fraud, failed to take a plea before Homa Bay Law Courts.

By James Omoro 3 months ago