Doctors in Homa Bay threaten to down tools

Doctors in Homa Bay are set to down their tools in February

By James Omoro 17 days ago

Police probe theft of computers in DCI, ODPP offices

Police are investigating an incident in which two desktop computers were stolen from government offices in Mbita Town.

By James Omoro 23 days ago

Grade Nine student defiled, killed in Mbita

Residents of Chamakowa village in Homa Bay County are reeling in shock after a Grade Nine student was defiled and murdered.

By James Omoro 24 days ago

Wanga and Magwanga rift to tilt Homa Bay political ground ahead of 2027

The fallout between Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and her deputy, Oyugi Magwanga, is expected to trigger political realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By James Omoro 29 days ago

Ruto hints at 2027 alliance with ODM

Ruto urged ODM leaders to strengthen their party to enable them to form a formidable political force.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Homa Bay banks on new initiative to reduce sickle cell-related infant mortality

The fight against sickle cell has got impetus after an organisation started an initiative for reducing infant mortalities.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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16-year-old girl delivers triplets, five other get twins

The girl, a Form Tow drop out, delivered three boys. However, one of them died.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Stop giving Ruto too many demands, ODM leaders told

However, the demands are now signposting a sharp division among senior political leaders of the ODM party in Nyanza.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Government piles up pressure on contractors to deliver on projects

It is also constructing the 19 km Adiedo -Karabok road in Karachuonyo and Kasipul Constituencies.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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Mbadi dares ODM rebels to openly support Gachagua

Mbadi expressed dissatisfaction with ODM leaders who say the party will only support Ruto until 2027 through the so-called broad-based government.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Parents urged to protect children from sex pests

Parents in Homa Bay County have been urged to take care of their children against sex pests and radicalisation into hooliganism during the festive season.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Another accident in Homa Bay leaves 10 dead

Another 10 people have been confirmed dead following a head-on collision at Chabera Trading centre along Sondu -Oyugis Road in Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Woman drowns in Lake Victoria as two rescued by fishermen

A security guard drowned in Lake Victoria, while two others were rescued when a structure in which they had sheltered while guarding fish cages was blown off by strong winds on Saturday night.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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Nyanza political landscape shifts as veterans return post-Raila

The resurgence of former political giants, is reportedly fueled by a perception that the incumbents' chances of recapturing their seats were weakened by the former prime minister's death.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Wanga urges residents to shun critics as feud with deputy Magwanga deepens

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has told residents to avoid leaders who want to divide them based on clan politics as the war with her deputy, Oyugi Magwanga, continues.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Grief as fisherman drowns in Lake Victoria

The fisherman, identified as David Odhiambo, met his death at Litare, Rusinga Island in Mbita Sub-county on Wednesday.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Efforts intensified to rescue women from sexual abuse

Efforts have been intensified to rescue girls and women abused sexually in a bid to fight gender based violence in Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Homa Bay county steps up efforts to rescue women from sexual abuse

Efforts have been intensified to rescue girls and women who are abused sexually in a bid to curb gender based violence (GBV) in Homa Bay County.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Nyanza leaders told to respect one another amid rising political tension

Businessman Chris Ojode said no feud should be witnessed between appointed leaders in the government and their elected counterparts from Nyanza.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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Governor Wanga faces backlash after by-election fallout with Interior PS Omollo

Political tensions between Gladys Wanga and Interior PS Raymond Omollo have escalated as protests erupted in parts of Nyanza against Wanga for allegedly undermining the PS.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Fisherman drowns in Lake Victoria in efforts to save his boat

Eyewitnesses said George Odhiambo had docked his boat at the lake shore.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Magwanga accuses Wanga of locking his office as political row escalates

The closure of the offices came after Governor Gladys Wanga removed his deputy Oyugi Magwanga as the CECM for Agriculture.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Wanga removes deputy governor from CEC post after by-election fallout

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga made the changes days after the Kaspul constituency by-election, where Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga defied the ODM position.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Over 40,000 farmers set to benefit from integrated pest management

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) is promoting integrated pest management to enhance food security and safety in the country.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

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Wanga allies plot Magwanga ouster for defying party during mini-poll

The Kasipul by-election victory has strengthened Governor Wanga politically while exposing deep rifts in her administration.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Boyd Were Wins Kasipul Parliamentary Seat

Boyd Ong'ondo Were of the ODM party is the MP-elect for Kasipul Constituency.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

MP Kaluma seriously injured in Kasipul by-election violence

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma is nursing serious injuries after being attacked by goons during the Kasipul parliamentary by-election.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Ethekon: Candidates risk disqualification even after winning by-election

Candidates who perpetrate electoral malpractices during the Thursday by-election can still be disqualified even after winning the elections.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

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Kasipul race: Tight security amid fears of violence during voting

Voters to elect new MP following the murder Ong'ondo Were last April. Campaigns have been marred by violence and there are fears of chaos.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

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How Ruto's 2027 presidential bid could polarise ODM

Mbadi has slammed ODM members opposing Ruto's re-election and termed them as distractors.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

CS Mbadi declares himself Nyanza political kingpin

Mbadi has openly declared himself the heir to Raila's political mantle, positioning himself as Nyanza's next kingpin and hinting at a 2032 presidential bid while urging unity.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

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Wanga faces big task to gain clout in ODM as deputy breaks ranks

It has divided Homa Bay governor Wanga and her deputy Magwanga. While Wanga is supporting Boyd Were, Magwanga is behind Aroko.

By Harold Odhiambo and James Omoro 2 months ago

75-year-old man arrested for defiling step granddaughter

The man reportedly defiled the girl at a village in East Kakdhimu Location in Rachuonyo West Sub-county.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Why diabetes patients want drugs in public health facilities

The patients said they are unable to access the drugs at their nearest health facilities.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

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Why violence may disadvantage candidates in Kasipul parliamentary by-election

Kasipul has recently hit headlines as a constituency with the highest incidences of political violence during the ongoing by-elections.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

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Court hearing set as mediation fails in artiste, SDA Church case

The artiste had sued the SDA Church and several of its leaders for barring her from performing in its churches.

By Benard Lusigi, James Omoro 2 months ago

Assistant Chief suspended over murder in Kasipul parliamentary seat by-election

His suspension comes after two young men were killed in a political violence in his homestead at Opondo Village on Thursday last week.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

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From total orphan to youth leader and Gen Z; This man Oburu Oginga

Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga is mocking those ruling him out of politics on account of age, saying he is as energetic as a child.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Arrest of five suspects linked to Kasipul murder leaves DCI officers nursing injuries

Three police officers have been injured during the arrest of five suspects linked to the murder of two people during the ODM by-elections campaign in Kasipul.

By James Omoro 2 months ago

Religious leaders condemn chaos rocking Kasipul constituency election campaigns

Bishop Odongo said the violence is causing grief in families unnecessarily.

By James Omoro 2 months ago