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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 4 days ago
Don't give your husband money to keep, Ida Odinga tells businesswomen
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 6 days ago
Outrage as teachers perform 'inappropriate' dance at Agoro Sare High School
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 10 days ago
KWS urged to improve services after raising park fees
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 11 days ago
Fingerlings hatchery to address fish deficit in the country
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 11 days ago
Gaza reminiscent of Ethiopia, Biafra famines: UN
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 11 days ago
Ruto to host devolution conference in Homa Bay
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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 12 days ago
The lost shield: PrEP crisis hits discordant couples, sex workers
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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 14 days ago
Gospel singer sues SDA church over ban
Tied to a tree: Missing Homa Bay man found murdered in gruesome attack
Otila’s body was discovered by a resident who was walking in the area. He was half-naked.
By 17 days ago
Tied to a tree: Missing Homa Bay man found murdered in gruesome attack
'Ruto must go is not an agenda': ODM leaders push back on protest calls
Wanga expressed concern that some opposition leaders were blaming ODM for being reluctant to participate in anti-government demonstrations.
By 17 days ago
'Ruto must go is not an agenda': ODM leaders push back on protest calls
Homa Bay County begins developing climate change adaption plan
The plan is aimed at mitigating the impact of the adverse climatic conditions by addressing the drivers.
By 17 days ago
Homa Bay County begins developing climate change adaption plan
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How elders enable sex pests to evade justice
The family of the perpetrator engages the survivor’s relatives for settlement.  Among the 214 girls who attended anti-natal clinic, 40 were HIV positive.
By 19 days ago
How elders enable sex pests to evade justice
The late Asiyo eulogised as mother of affirmative action
While serving in the seventh parliament in April 1997, Asiyo tabled an affirmative action motion. The motion was aimed at dealing with the exclusion of women in Kenyan politics.
By 21 days ago
The late Asiyo eulogised as mother of affirmative action
Homa Bay nurses threaten to down tools
Nurses in Homa Bay have threatened to down their tools if their grievances are not addressed.
By 22 days ago
Homa Bay nurses threaten to down tools
Court frees Rigathi allies and 35 others on bond in terror linked case
Prosecution claims the suspects face serious charges such as terrorism. But the magistrate ruled that there was no reason for them to remain behind bars.
By 23 days ago
Court frees Rigathi allies and 35 others on bond in terror linked case
Veteran politician Phoebe Asiyo dies at 93
According to her son, Caesar Asiyo, she died of a stroke.
By 23 days ago
Veteran politician Phoebe Asiyo dies at 93
Gold discovery excites locals, cuts fishing pressure on Lake Victoria
Residents of Masangura in Homa Bay County are optimistic about a huge change in their fortunes following the discovery of gold in the area.
By 25 days ago
Gold discovery excites locals, cuts fishing pressure on Lake Victoria
Marathon initiative launched seeks to boost tourism in Homa Bay
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)'s Kennedy Ochieng, said the event will enhance the conservation of roan antelopes.
By 28 days ago
Marathon initiative launched seeks to boost tourism in Homa Bay
Muslims urged to hold special prayers as leaders eulogise Chief Kadhi
Leaders in the area, led by Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, condoled with Muslims over the death of the Kadhi.
By 30 days ago
Muslims urged to hold special prayers as leaders eulogise Chief Kadhi
Grief as farmhand kills her boss' daughter before hanging himself
According to a police report, Ida’s mother, Pamela Audi, left her daughter at home with the farmhand when she was going to Kisumu last week.
By 1 month ago
Grief as farmhand kills her boss' daughter before hanging himself
Family wants police to probe death of kin in custody
The family of a 29-year-old fisherman who died in police custody in Homa Bay County wants further investigations into the matter.
By 1 month ago
Family wants police to probe death of kin in custody
Wanga accuses Gachagua of using Gen Z 'for power'
ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga has alleged that opposition leaders are using the Gen Z-led demonstrations to usurp power through the backdoor.
By 1 month ago
Wanga accuses Gachagua of using Gen Z 'for power'
Ndhiwa farmers bank on sheep rearing project to boost livelihood
The more than 2,000 needy farmers from Ndhiwa Constituency are expected to boost their livelihoods after being supported to start the venture.
By 1 month ago
Ndhiwa farmers bank on sheep rearing project to boost livelihood
Ojwang's family unhappy about M-Pesa reversals
The family of the slain blogger and teacher, Albert Ojwang, has raised concerns over theft and reversal of funds submitted via M-Pesa for Albert’s burial.
By 1 month ago
Ojwang's family unhappy about M-Pesa reversals
Farmers bank on weather forecast information to boost production
A section of farmers in Mbita sub-county, Homa Bay County, have benefited from training on how to use weather forecast information to boost crop production. 
By 1 month ago
Farmers bank on weather forecast information to boost production
Stop treating us like criminals, youths tell State
The youth in Homa Bay County want the government to avoid perceiving them as hooligans when they advocate for their rights through peaceful demonstrations.
By 1 month ago
Stop treating us like criminals, youths tell State
PSs urge Kenyans to embrace SHA for affordable care
Five Principal Secretaries (PSs) have urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to access free and affordable medical care.
By 1 month ago
PSs urge Kenyans to embrace SHA for affordable care
Man seeks justice after police assault
A 36-year-old fisherman has been hospitalised after he was allegedly assaulted by police over a disagreement with his female neighbour at Ringiti Island, Homa Bay County.
By 1 month ago
Man seeks justice after police assault
Albert Ojwang's family wants DIG Lagat prosecuted
The family of slain teacher and social media influencer Albert Ojwang wants the Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat arrested and prosecuted.
By 1 month ago
Albert Ojwang's family wants DIG Lagat prosecuted
Albert Ojwang's family denies filing petition over his death
The family of slain teacher Albert Ojwang’s family has refuted a report that it is a party to a petition seeking the removal of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat from office.
By 1 month ago
Albert Ojwang's family denies filing petition over his death
Magistrate shortage stalls justice for girl defiled by uncle
Senators expose justice delays in a girl's defilement case amid court backlogs.
By 1 month ago
Magistrate shortage stalls justice for girl defiled by uncle
Man arrested for defiling his adopted daughter in Mfangano Island
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Homa Bay County for allegedly defiling his 12-year-old adopted daughter.
By 1 month ago
Man arrested for defiling his adopted daughter in Mfangano Island
MCAs clash over Majority Leader impeachment bid
Tension gripped the Homa Bay County Assembly as a planned ouster of Majority Leader Richard Ogindo led to a dramatic confrontation, with factions clashing physically at the assembly.
By 1 month ago
MCAs clash over Majority Leader impeachment bid
"He was my only child": Ojwang's mother mourns son's death in police custody
She vividly recalled how a group of police officers arrested her son on Sunday while the family was having lunch.
By 2 months ago
"He was my only child": Ojwang's mother mourns son's death in police custody
Three men die under different circumstances in Homa Bay
In Rachuonyo South Sub-County, a 29-year-old businessman identified as Fred Omondi committed suicide in his shop.
By 2 months ago
Three men die under different circumstances in Homa Bay
Three men arrested in connection with their brother's murder
Three men have been arrested in Homa Bay in connection with the murder of their brother.
By 2 months ago
Three men arrested in connection with their brother's murder
Set up central plastic dumpsites in municipalities, rights groups urge county
The CSO officials want the county to establish a dumping site in each municipality.
By 2 months ago
Set up central plastic dumpsites in municipalities, rights groups urge county
CS Joho urged to start programme for empowering women in aquaculture
She called on the Cabinet Secretary for Blue Economy, Hassan Joho, to launch a dedicated programme for supporting women engaging in aquaculture.
By 2 months ago
CS Joho urged to start programme for empowering women in aquaculture
Family loses two children in a sand quarry
A family in Homa Bay County is in grief after two of their kin drowned in a quarry at Owiro village in Ramba location within Rachuonyo East Sub-County on Friday evening.
By 2 months ago
Family loses two children in a sand quarry
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Agency revives Lambwe forest after ethnic feud and arson
Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWDA) has embarked on an intense tree-planting exercise to restore the Lambwe forest in Homa Bay.
By 2 months ago
Agency revives Lambwe forest after ethnic feud and arson
Families mourn multiple kin lost in Kisumu accident as death toll hits 26
National
By Rodgers Otiso and Clinton Ambujo
4 hrs ago
Demanding ecological justice is a form of worship
Columnists
By Lynet Otieno
6 hrs ago