Homa Bay County official pledges to pay contractors Sh480 million pending bills

Homa Bay County Contractors Association (HBCCA) said it has also shelved its plans to hold protests to give the dialogue a chance. 

By 9 days ago

ODM aspirants raise concerns over uncertainty in polling stations ahead primaries

Uncertainty over polling stations marred Kasipul Constituency on Tuesday evening ahead of ODM party primaries today.

By 14 days ago

Israel launches snail-killing drive to curb bilharzia in Homa Bay.

Bilharzia is a disease caused by snails and its signs vary from an early itchy rash, fever and aches.

By 19 days ago

Grade seven girl murdered in Mbita, DCI launch investigations

The 13-year-old girl identified as Mary Triza was killed at Rabuor Village in Gembe Ward, Mbita Sub-county.

By 20 days ago

Murkomen's proposed "fuel for police vehicles" opposed

Murkomen told Kenyans to bear with police officers who ask for money from them to fuel their vehicles during emergencies.

By 20 days ago

Why Murkomen wants boda boda riders in security meetings

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen wants boda boda riders to attend security meetings in sub-counties to reduce crime.

By 22 days ago

Reporter claims assault by goons linked to county official over corruption story

Onyango sustained serious injuries to the head, cheeks, jaws, and ribs as a result of the attack.

By 23 days ago

Abasuba Council of Elders Chairman Thomas Okang'a Asango dies

His son, Tobias Okang’a, said the elder died after a long illness.

By 24 days ago

Homa Bay contractors petition Kajwang to intervene over pending bills

Contractors in Homa Bay County have accused Senator Moses Kajwang’ of failing to push Governor Gladys Wanga’s government to clear pending bills.

By 24 days ago

Ruku defends remittance of public servants SHA contribution

The Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed claims that the government does not remit medical insurance deductions for civil servants.

By 29 days ago

Wanga tells Opposition to prepare for landslide defeat

ODM party has told the Opposition to prepare for a landslide defeat in the imminent by-elections in the country.

By 1 month ago

Scare in Homa Bay as school building collapses with teachers inside

A school in Homa Bay County is appealing for the construction of an administration block and classrooms after the building they were using as a staff room and offices collapsed.

By 1 month ago

Parliamentary watchdog criticise the shut down of hospital over SHA scandal

The committee said instead of shutting down the facilities, the government should take legal action against the perpetrators of the scandal and also recover the lost funds.

By 1 month ago

Stranger danger: Widow inheritance turns deadly in Homa Bay

Among these communities, if a man dies at an early stage of marriage, it is not strange for another man to take over the marital responsibilities.

By 1 month ago

County officials told to quit their jobs

This follows accusations that some officials in the executive arm of the county government are sabotaging Governor Gladys Wanga’s administration.

By 1 month ago

Livelihoods at risk as water hyacinth spreads in Lake Victoria

The invasive water hyacinth has spread to six beaches of Lake Victoria in Homa Bay County, affecting fishing, a key source of livelihood for thousands of residents in the area

By 1 month ago

24 fishermen arrested by Ugandan security officers in Lake Victoria

The arrest used to be rampant a few years ago but it is now gaining moment again, a move that may impede diplomatic relations between Kenya and Uganda if not handled tactfully.

By 1 month ago

Homa Bay Majority Leader, ex-Speaker clash over Wanga's performance

Homa Bay County Assembly Majority Leader Richard Ogindo has clashed with former Speaker Julius Gaya over the performance of the county government.

By 1 month ago

Speaker Kingi call on Kenyans to demand development

Kingi said all Kenyans were entitled to development regardless of who they voted for because they all pay taxes.

By 1 month ago

Amason Kingi: Development is every taxpayer's right, not a political favour

Kingi said all Kenyans were entitled to development regardless of who they voted for because they all pay taxes.

By 1 month ago

Complaints over ODM's list of officials in Ndhiwa

ODM has moved to resolve a leadership tussle in Ndhiwa constituency as two factions claim control of the party branch.

By 1 month ago

Teachers' unions oppose Raila's proposal to devolve education

Teachers have rejected ODM leader Raila Odinga’s proposal to devolve primary and secondary education to county governments.

By 1 month ago

Faithful protest alleged St Peter's Oyugis land grab

Tension has gripped St Peter’s Oyugis Catholic Parish in Homa Bay County after congregants protested against a private developer accused of grabbing the church’s land.

By 1 month ago

Boost for learners as CoG unveils pre-school feeding policy

The quest to keep more learners in school received a major boost following the launch of a transformative school feeding policy by the CoG in collaboration with Food For Education.

By 1 month ago

Nyanza leaders back Ruto, Raila alliance ahead of 2027

Accompanied by several Migori politicians, Mr Anyanga said the alliance between Ruto and Raila was helping bridge political divides and foster unity across the country.

By 1 month ago

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Raila wants counties to handle education up to secondary level

ODM leader says it does not make sense for Education CS to manage all schools from Nairobi.

By 1 month ago

Glimpse of hope as Lake Victoria's blue economy takes shape

To revitalize transportation in Lake Victoria, government has upgraded several ports in the region as counties also invest in lake safety as they seek to exploit the blue economy.

By 1 month ago

Alfred Cheruiyot wins Roan Antelope Half Marathon for the second time

Alfred Cheruiyot has defended his title in this year’s Roan Antelope Half Marathon at Ruma National Park in Homa Bay County.

By 1 month ago

Promises galore as Ruto, Raila bid to strengthen union

The President unveiled a new package of benefits for the Nyanza region and pledged to complete several road projects.

By 1 month ago

Devolution Conference: Hoteliers reap big ahead of Devolution Conference

Hoteliers in Homa Bay Town have begun reaping from the devolution conference scheduled in the area next week.

By 2 months ago

Homa Bay county sets up GBV recovery centres

The project was undertaken by Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC) in partnership with the Homa Bay county government.

By 2 months ago

Homa Bay County names streets ahead of devolution conference

The decision by the County Government to name streets in Homa Bay Town has elicited mixed reactions.

By 2 months ago

Don't give your husband money to keep, Ida Odinga tells businesswomen

Her concerns were that some women still do not know how to open bank accounts. 

By 2 months ago

Outrage as teachers perform 'inappropriate' dance at Agoro Sare High School

A video of the teachers dancing during the school’s cultural day this week has raised concerns about the level of morality at Agoro Sare High School.

By 2 months ago

KWS urged to improve services after raising park fees

In Homa Bay, a number of residents allowed the KWS to increase the park fees, but with accountability on service delivery.

By 2 months ago

Fingerlings hatchery to address fish deficit in the country

The hatchery constructed on the shore of Lake Victoria is aimed at hatching tilapia eggs.

By 2 months ago

Gaza reminiscent of Ethiopia, Biafra famines: UN

The humanitarian disaster in Gaza is reminiscent of last century's famines in Ethiopia and Nigeria's Biafra region which jointly claimed over two million lives, the UN food agency warned Tuesday.

By 2 months ago

Ruto to host devolution conference in Homa Bay

President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga will attend this year’s devolution conference expected to take place at  the Homa Bay High School. 

By 2 months ago

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The lost shield: PrEP crisis hits discordant couples, sex workers

Unavailability of PrEP is putting sex workers and other vulnerable groups at serious risk of infection

By 2 months ago

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Gospel singer sues SDA church over ban

Otieno indicated that the executive secretary of the Southern Kenya Lake Field of the SDA Church wrote a memo that barred her from performing in any of the Field churches.

By 2 months ago