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 James Omoro 9 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 James Omoro 10 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 James Omoro 11 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 James Omoro 16 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 James Omoro 18 days 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 James Omoro 21 days 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 James Omoro 21 days 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 James Omoro 22 days 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 James Omoro 23 days 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 James Omoro 23 days 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 James Omoro 27 days 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 James Omoro 30 days 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 James Omoro 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 James Omoro 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 James Omoro 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 James Omoro 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 James Omoro 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 James Omoro 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 James Omoro 1 month ago

Mbadi blasts governors for non-remittance of pension dues

Treasury CS John Mbadi said unremitted pension debt by the counties has ballooned to over Shh103 billion.

By Macharia Kamau and James Omoro 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 James Omoro 1 month ago

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Master of double speak: Ruto masks flaws, turns heat on MPs over corruption

The president fingered legislators of being of embedding corruption in key government institutions that are critical in the country's governance.

By Harold Odhiambo and James Omoro 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 James Omoro 1 month ago

All eyes on Homa Bay as Devolution Conference starts on high note

It was pomp, colour, fun and a show of opulence as this year's Devolution Conference kicked off in Homa Bay with a series of side events.

By James Omoro and Harold Odhiambo 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 James Omoro 1 month ago

End of an era as celebrated icon Phoebe Asiyo is laid to rest

She was an icon to behold. A trailblazer who inspired lives and rolled out the carpet so that others could walk. A heroine deserving a State burial.

By Rogers Otiso and James Omoro 1 month ago

Governor James Orengo resurfaces after several weeks of absence

Siaya Governor James Orengo attended the burial of veteran politician Phoebe Asiyo in Homa Bay County, marking his first official engagement since June.

By James Omoro and Rodgers Otiso 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 James Omoro 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 James Omoro 1 month 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 James Omoro 1 month 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 James Omoro 1 month 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 James Omoro 1 month 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 James Omoro 1 month ago

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In a man's world, she raised the headroom for women, lit the way

She was one of a kind. A golden dove that fought through a male chauvinism storm to sow seeds of hope for thousands of women across the country.

By James Omoro and Anne Atieno 1 month 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 James Omoro 1 month 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 James Omoro 1 month 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 James Omoro, AFP 1 month 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 James Omoro 1 month 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 James Omoro 1 month 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 James Omoro 1 month ago