Farmers told to join common interest groups to get market, increased income

Farmers in Migori County have been encouraged to join Saccos and Cooperatives to enable them to access better markets, increase income, and benefit from government grants.

By 26 days ago

Relief for Ayacko as MCAs endorse Sh10.8b budget

The administration aims at sourcing its Sh8.39 billion from equitable share, Sh1.67 billion in conditional grants, and Sh760 million from own source revenue.

By 1 month ago

Police nab bhang worth Sh13.7 million

Police in Migori are holding a man after they nabbed bhang worth Sh13.7 million.

By 1 month ago

Migori County Assembly approves Sh10.8 billion budget

Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko has received a boost in his quest to implement community projects after members of the county assembly endorsed a Sh10.8 billion budget for 2025/2026.

By 1 month ago

Migori County donates assistive devices to 50 children with disabilities

Some 50 children living with disability in Migori county have gotten relief after the devolved unit donated assistive devices worth Sh1.5 million.

By 1 month ago

State targets firearm hotspots in Kuria amid rising insecurity

The County Commissioner issued a stern warning to criminals terrorising residents in Kuria East and Kuria West, cautioning them against continued lawlessness.

By 1 month ago

Family of man killed by mob demands justice

A family in Migori County is seeking justice after their kin was lynched by a mob in an alleged mistaken identity case.

By 1 month ago

Otiende Amollo warns Gachagua of lifetime ban over divisive politics

Amollo said MPs did not regret impeaching Gachagua, as one cannot be the Deputy President of a nation and claim that only part of that nation is entitled to development.

By 1 month ago

National Construction Authority accredits over 400 construction workers

The National Construction Authority, in collaboration with the office of Migori Woman Representative Fatuma Mohammed, has trained and accredited over 400 construction workers in Migori.

By 1 month ago

CS Mbadi asks MPs to back Finance Bill, criticises 'propaganda' from Nyoro

Mbadi urged those criticising his proposed budget to examine it more carefully, emphasising that even funds for sugar reforms had been included in the bill.

By 2 months ago

Migori County Assembly passes Sh12.1 billion

Migori County Assembly has passed a Sh12.15 billion supplementary budget with more focus placed on health and clearing of pending bills.

By 2 months ago

Four remain in custody as 49 released in controversial Rongo church case

The release of the 49 comes even as police continue investigations into the activities of the church.

By 2 months ago

Gender stakeholders call for protection, restoration of boy child's dignity

Gender stakeholders are calling for the protection and restoration of the boy child's dignity.

By 2 months ago

Nurses demand better working conditions

Nurses are now demanding the implementation of policies, a better working environment, and the addressing of staff shortages.

By 2 months ago

Owalo urges institutions to embrace AI in learning

Eliud Owalo, has challenged tertiary institutions in the country to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital literacy across all fields of study.

By 2 months ago

Governor Ayacko urges Ruto to prioritise development projects in Migori

Governor Ochilo Ayacko has challenged President William Ruto to prioritise development in the county, saying they are doing their best to create a conducive environment for service delivery.

By 2 months ago

CS Mbadi: We're in government because we're capable

The CS who directed his message to people from Nyanza region said that they were given the positions they are in because they were capable.

By 2 months ago

Police launch probe into shoe-hurling incident at presidential rally

Those who witnessed the happening said people were harassed by security, and had to flee before the president could restore calm and ask people to come back.

By 2 months ago

President Ruto hit with shoe during speech in Migori

The incident came as a surprise to his allies who had done intense mobilisation ahead of his visit and had showered groups of people with monetary gifts to cheer the president.

By 2 months ago

Concern as women turn to traditional birth attendants, avoid going to hospital

Health experts in Migori County have raised concerns over expectant women turning to traditional birth attendants instead of going to hospitals for treatment.

By 3 months ago

Concern as expectant women turn to traditional birth attendants

Health experts in Migori County have raised concerns over rising cases of expectant women turning to traditional birth attendants instead of going to hospital for treatment.

By 3 months ago

Man who hung on helicopter in Migori slapped with 18 months in prison

Stephen Odhiambo Obise now famously known as Migori ‘James Bond’, has been directed to pay Sh500,000 in fines or serve 18 months in prison for the offence

By 3 months ago

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Inside controversial Rongo church where worshippers are buried in 48 hours

This is not your ordinary church. Here, members are required to be buried within 48 hours—and within the church compound.

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'She took the kids and left': Families recount pain after Rongo church raid

Members of the church who were escorted to Rongo Sub-County Hospital for medical attention caused drama after they refused to be examined.

By 3 months ago

Over 200 youths in Migori benefit from digital skills training

At least 216 youths in Migori County have been trained on digital skills to enhance their employability and create income-generating opportunities.

By 3 months ago

Power plant to include irrigation, says CS Opiyo Wandayi

The CS visited Gogo hydropower plant, where he went to access the progress of its upgrade.

By 3 months ago

Ida Odinga asks Nyanza residents to support broad-based government

Ida, who likened goodies from the broad-based government to a drizzling rain, asked Nyanza residents to seize the opportunity to get what they wanted.

By 3 months ago

Governor Ochillo blames national govt for Migori's poor roads

Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko has blamed the difficulty in maintaining county roads on a lack of enough resources and delays in funding from the National Treasury.

By 3 months ago

Police hunt for Migori man who hung on chopper at Prince Indah's wedding

The man, identified as Salom Obise, clung to a helicopter carrying YouTuber Oga Obinna moments after musician’s traditional wedding had concluded.

By 3 months ago

Police arrest Migori's "James Bond" as pilot recounts near-fatal incident

The man who went into hiding after the incident was seen bragging about the incident to a group of villagers as he claimed he was prepared to hang on until Nairobi.

By 3 months ago

Idle Sh110 million potato plant shatters Migori farmers' hopes

Hopes of sweet potato farmers in Migori transforming their livelihoods remain unfulfilled more than six years after the establishment of the Sh110 million Getonganya processing plant.

By 3 months ago

Kenya's economy is not doing well, Mbadi owns up

Treasury CS John Mbadi claimed past loans taken to implement long-term development projects had strained the country, but the results would be felt after 30 years.

By 3 months ago

Migori County adopts digital revenue collection to hit Sh1billion target

He explained that anyone wishing to make a payment without assistance from county officers can simply use their phone for a cashless transaction.

By 3 months ago

Nyatike residents plant bananas to protest poor state of road

A section of Nyatike residents have planted banana stumps along the Sori-Nyakweri road in Migori to protest the poor state.

By 4 months ago

Nubian community wins landmark case against Kenya Railways

The minority Nubian community won after appellate court in Kisumu dismissed Kenya Railways appeal that would have left them landless and homeless.

By 4 months ago

Migori elders condemn political clashes in Awendo and Suna East

Elders in Migori County have condemned chaos witnessed in Awendo and Suna East Sub-counties within two weeks.

By 4 months ago

Police intercept explosives, bhang worth Sh13 million in Migori

Police in Migori County have heightened surveillance at the Kenya-Tanzania border after bhang worth Sh13 million was found at a house.

By 4 months ago

Woman who poured hot water on husband over plan to marry second wife arrested

Police in Migori are probing an incident where a middle-aged woman allegedly poured hot water on her husband.

By 4 months ago

Chaos in Migori as two political factions clash

Chaos erupted at Migori Stadium in Migori town on Sunday after supporters of Governor Ochilo Ayacko and Uriri MP Mark Nyamita clashed.

By 4 months ago

Win for Nyanza as Ruto's projects take shape

President William Ruto's government has stepped up its efforts to deliver several infrastructural projects to transform Nyanza's economy.

By 4 months ago