39 displaced in Bunyala floods
THIRTY nine families from Bukoma in Budalangi constituency, Bunyala district have been forced to vacate their homes following heavy rains. Speaking to the Star yesterday, Bukoma assistant chief...
View ArticleYouths, women win CDF seats
Youth and women in Uriri constituency got a major boost after being elected in the CDF committee. Paul Chasia, 31, was elected the chairperson of the committee beating older competitors in elections at...
View ArticleLocals keen to invest
A team of investors have begun a three-day study on investment opportunities in Homa Bay county. The team will explore the possibility of utilising waste management which can be turned into renewable...
View ArticleOjaamong to revamp boda boda industry
BUSIA governor Sospeter Ojaamong yesterday unveiled a plan to boost the Boda Boda industry. Ojaamong said his government will set up a special fund and seek help from local banks to fund the industry....
View ArticleFirst CCTV installed in Malaba shop
Tesia Supermarket in Malaba has installed Closed Circuit Television technology. The installation is the first of its kind in the Kenya-Uganda border town. Speaking yesterday during the formal opening,...
View ArticleFour swept away by Busia floods as rainstorm ravages county
Several people died on Tuesday afternoon in two separate incidents in Teso North as floods ravage the country. In Changara location, a woman and a man drowned after Katome stream burst its banks. Chief...
View ArticleInternal Security PS Promises To Overhaul Police Deployments In Bungoma
The deployment of security personnel in Bungoma county is being overhauled so as to address the rampant insecurity, Internal Security PS Mutea Iringo has said. The Star has established that Iringo...
View ArticleThree held in Nambale over Busia gang attscks
Nambale police are holding three suspected gangs in connection with the spate of killings in Busia. Three people believed to be part of the gangs for the past few weeks have been arrested and are being...
View ArticleHouse speaker using double standards - Outa
NYANDO MP Fred Outa has accused National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi of double standards a day after he was suspended for misconduct. Speaking to the Star yesterday, Outa said he will continue...
View ArticleTanzanian asks forgivenss
WEST POKOT A Tanzanian man accused of robbing a car with violence yesterday appeared before a court and has asked for forgiveness. Principal magistrate Washika Mocho said the prosecution proved its...
View ArticleKajiado governor to name Cabinet
KAJIADO governor David Nkedianye is expected to name his county cabinet today in a move expected to end weeks of speculations. Some residents and county assembly members have complained over the delay...
View ArticleSubukia floods affect transport
TRANSPORT to and from Solai area of Nakuru county has been completely cut off after River Ruiru burst its banks. Speaking to the Star, assistant chief Simon Mwangi said since last Saturday, one person...
View ArticleMukite on youth
Trans Nzoia nominated Senator Catherine Mukite has said county governments should embrace youth polytechnic to help the graduates marketable for the jobs. Speaking in Kitale over the weekend, Mukite...
View ArticleStaff transfer hits Naivasha Council
All is not well at the Naivasha Municipal Council following the abitrary transfer of senior officers which has left junior officers unsure of their fate. Naivasha Professional Association secretary...
View ArticleMan bonded by kitale case
A man has been charged at a Kitale court for robbery with violence. The court heard that on May 1 , Peter Makwali beat Kibet Harun and robbed him of Sh200 and a red cap, all valued at Sh450. The...
View ArticleMan denies maize theft
A man who is suspected to have stolen maize at Sinyerere farm in Trans Nzoia has been released on bond by a Kitale court. The court heard that Joseph Misiko broke and entered a store where he stole 153...
View ArticleKVDA to release five year strategic plan
Directors of the Kerio Valley Development Authority are carrying out an extensive assessment of projects in arid counties to prepare for the launch of a five year Strategic Plan for the authority. In...
View ArticleWest pokot gets Sh15m maize sheller machine
Kerio Valley Development Authority in conjunction with the government have installed a Sh15 million maize Sheller at Weiwei farmers Irrigation scheme in West Pokot county. Speaking yesterday in Sigor...
View ArticleNacada to decentralise services to counties
The National Agency for Campaigns Against Drugs and Alochol Abuse is going to open up ten county office this year. Nacada CEO William Okedi said they have already opened offices in Kisumu, Nyeri and...
View ArticlePreacher in court over robbery
A preacher was yesterday charged in an Eldoret court over a series of criminal incidents in the area and in Kitale town. The preacher, Christopher Ngelechei, appeared before senior principal magistrate...
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