Poison killed Putin critic Navalny, wife says

The wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says laboratory analysis of smuggled biological samples found he was killed by poisoning while incarcerated at an Arctic prison in February 2024.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza, AFP 1 month ago

Western Kenya split over ban on 'Disco Matanga'

Disco Matanga has increasingly been linked to decaying morals especially among the youth who use such occasions to engage in drugs, excess alcohol consumption, crime and unprotected sex.

By Bernard Lusigi, Mary Imenza, Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

Court temporarily halts proceedings of ShSh3.9m fraud case

Kakamega Law Courts has temporarily suspended the proceedings of a case where an Indian man has been charged with allegedly defrauding a businessman of Sh3.9 million.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

Barasa's message to Oparanya: Keep out of western Kenya politics

President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have been urged to rein in the Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya from engaging in active Western Kenya politics.

By Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Fear in Kakamega as gangs deploy women to lure victims into night traps

Early this week, a suspected member of the gang was shot dead, and two others were arrested by police at Sabatia market in Butere Constituency.

By Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Lusaka unveils panel to recruit Bungoma County Public Service Board

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has unveiled a five-member selection panel tasked with recruiting new members of the County Public Service Board.

By Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Mumias East learners suffer as classroom renovation stalls

Learners at Mung'anga Primary School and Musango primary in Mumias East Constituency grappling with severe congestion after a stalled CDF renovation project left several classrooms roofless.

By Benard Lusigi, Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

Indian man charged with defrauding businessman Sh3.9m

An Indian man accused of committing fraud was released on a bond of Sh4 million after being arraigned for obtaining money by false pretence.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

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Intrigues deepen as St Mary's Hospital Mumias acknowledges payment from SHA

Many people in the larger western Kenya region are yet to come to terms with the reality that St Mary's Hospital, Mumias, is no longer in operation.

By Benard Lusigi and Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Governor Barasa, CS Oparanya clash sparks ODM rift in Kakamega

The dispute stems from the recent ODM County chairmanship elections.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

Busia women defy cultural taboos to build homes and businesses

Women were forbidden from building houses a role strictly reserved for men. Any woman who dared defy the norm risked banishment or being branded a curse.

By Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Murkomen forms special unit to tackle funeral goons in Western

Murkomen said the government is alarmed by the rise of political violence in Western Kenya, where funerals and political rallies have increasingly been turned into battlefields.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

State will clear Sh5.3b defunct NHIF pending bills, Duale says

Pending bills amounting to Sh5.3 billion from the defunct NHIF will be cleared in two months as part of ongoing reforms under the Social Health Authority.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Murkomen says not sure of Jubaland forces presence in Mandera

Murkomen dismissed claims that schools in Mandera had been occupied and accused unnamed politicians of exploiting security matters for political gain.

By Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Barasa declared ODM Kakamega chair after contentious polls

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa declared ODM county chairman by returning Officer Felix Ngara, previous election was postponed after delegates disagreed over the voting method.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 1 month ago

Mudavadi, Bishop Obanyi engage in war of words over SHA payment

St Mary's Hospital closed its doors due to unpaid claims from the SHA totalling Sh143 million, making it unable to run its operations.

By Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Relief for patients as nurses in Busia suspend strike

Nurses in Busia County have suspended their strike for 90 days following an agreement with Governor Paul Otuoma's administration.

By Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Industrial parks in Western stall over lack of funds

The much-hyped Industrial Parks and Aggregation Centres launched by the national government in partnership with county governments two years ago have stalled.

By Juliet Omelo and Benard Lusigi 1 month ago

Barasa faces rebellion as ODM rift deepens in Kakamega

Kakamega Governor Barasa's hold on county politics and ODM leadership in Western region faces a litmus test yet, as his rivals gang up to topple him from chairmanship.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Blame game over Sh143m: Mudavadi, Bishop clash on St. Mary's SHA payouts

Mudavadi announced that the faith-based facility had received Sh82 million out of Sh117 million in claims submitted to SHA

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Govt denies hiking varsity fees, says students paying as low as Sh5,000

Dr Beatrice Inyangala dismissed rumours and confusion going round that the government has increased school fees.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Barasa retains Kakamega ODM chair post as primaries stall

Governor Fernandes Barasa retains seat as Orange Democratic Movement County Chair after party primaries in Lurambi stalled over disagreements on the voting method.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Busia patients in agony as nurses' strike enters third week

On the 9th of this month, nurses went on strike, paralysing health services in all public hospitals in Busia County due to unfulfilled promises by Governor Paul Otuoma.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Governor Lusaka ultimatum to Sh500 million industrial park contractor

Lusaka said his administration has allocated enough money for the project, and that people were waiting to use the project in uplifting their lives and boosting our local economy.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

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Why EACC is after four governors

Ethics body says files for three and one former county bosses are under review. It emerged that two former CSs and 11 former governors are under active investigations.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Busia lawyers suspend services to demand transfer of chief magistrate

Showdown looms after lawyers suspended legal services to demand the transfer of Busia Chief Magistrate Edna Nyaloti, after she accused them of colluding with cartels to endanger her life.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

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Justice on sale: How racketeers at Busia courts are exploiting widows

A cartel, operating in collusion with some judicial officers, has transformed court processes into a profit-making enterprise, often leaving already vulnerable individuals in financial ruin.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

UDA aspirant's death sparks political storm in Malava ahead of by-election

Kakamega leaders divided over the death of a UDA aspirant, accuse the party of alleged bias in nominations, as Mudavadi calls for nominations.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

Mudavadi seeks to lock out Gachagua's DCP in Malava by-election

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed Gachagua's DCP as a political outfit without meaningful influence and urged residents of Malava to reject it.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

Mudavadi rallies religious leaders to boost UDA's Malava by-election campaigns

Mudavadi urged the leaders to guide Malava residents in making a wise and informed decision in the by-election set for November 27, 2025.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Busia Chief Magistrate Nyalot says her life is in danger

Busia Chief Magistrate Edna Nyalot has revealed a scary incident when boda boda riders stormed her gate at night to demand that she recuse herself from a defilement case she was handling.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Ruto releases Sh163m to support youth taking up foreign jobs, assures of safety

President William Ruto has assured Kenyans taking up job opportunities abroad under the government's Kazi Majuu programme of their safety and protection from exploitation.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

Shock as man dies in police custody after fight with wife

When Raymond Nachibati, 33, was arrested on Saturday morning at Malindi Market Centre in Navakholo Constituency, he believed he would go through all the right legal procedures.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Leaders blast Gachagua over anti-Kenya remarks in US

Section of leaders criticise former DP Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of being unpatriotic for threatening to share sensitive information about the Kenyan government with US authorities.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Mudavadi banks on Malava women to win by-election seat, get visionary leader

Mudavadi said women are pillars of discipline in society and should set a good example for the rest of the people.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Bukhungu stadium ready for FEASSSA games, Barasa says

Governor Barasa assured Kenyans and East African countries participating in the competition that Bukhungu Stadium is ready and the contractor is finalising the touches.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

NACADA impounds over 77,000 litres of illicit alcohol in Kakamega

In a nationwide crackdown, NACADA, in collaboration with police officers, impounded 7,000 litres of the illicit brew and destroyed 70,000 litres of Kangara.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Education PS Bitok explains shift from NEMIS to KEMIS

Education PS Julius Bitok said KEMIS will capture accurate data on all learners and institutions from primary schools to universities, TVETs, and parastatals.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

Mob lynches man after he kills father over sukuma wiki

A sombre mood has engulfed a village in Kakamega County, after irate residents lynched a man who hacked his father to death for quarrelling over sukuma wiki vegetables.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Kakamega leaders slam contractor over delayed Sh200m road project

Speaking to the press after inspecting the road, Shinali urged the relevant government agencies to compel the contractor to resume the construction immediately.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago