Vihiga Kuppet officials oppose MPs' push to halt teachers promotions
Kuppet Vihiga branch officials have criticised the National Assembly Education Committee's decision to reject the recent promotion of more than 25,000 teachers.
By Brian Kisanji 15 days ago
Vihiga Kuppet officials oppose MPs' push to halt teachers promotions
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Mudavadi losing grip? Ex-ANC boss faces tough times as clout wanes
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi finds himself in a precarious political position following the dissolution of ANC party and signing of a political deal between Raila into President Ruto.
By Brian Kisanji 16 days ago
Mudavadi losing grip? Ex-ANC boss faces tough times as clout wanes
Vihiga's fish farming drive targets exports with 450,000 fingerlings boost
Fish farmers in Vihiga County have started benefiting from a Sh69 million aquaculture initiative aimed at revolutionising local fish production, bridging the national fish deficit.
By Brian Kisanji 19 days ago
Vihiga's fish farming drive targets exports with 450,000 fingerlings boost
Vihiga County passes new law empowering communities to lead climate action
The law also places communities at the centre stage as key players in tackling climate change effects such as prolonged drought, drying water sources, and mudslides.
By Brian Kisanji 23 days ago
Vihiga County passes new law empowering communities to lead climate action
Vihiga county, REREC to invest in green energy projects
Residents of Vihiga County are set to benefit from increased access to affordable green energy, following a joint investment of Sh50 million by the County Government REREC.
By Brian Kisanji 26 days ago
Vihiga county, REREC to invest in green energy projects
Vihiga health workers issue one-month strike notice
Health workers in Vihiga County have issued a one-month strike notice over lack of essential medical supplies in public hospitals.
By Brian Kisanji 1 month ago
Vihiga health workers issue one-month strike notice
Mixed reactions in Vihiga as Sh648B SGR project raises compensation concerns
The expected land acquisition by the National Land Commission (NLC) for the project would affect at least 19 households.
By Brian Kisanji 1 month ago
Mixed reactions in Vihiga as Sh648B SGR project raises compensation concerns
Vihiga banks on strategic partnerships to combat non-communicable diseases
Vihiga County has unveiled a comprehensive plan to reduce the prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through enhanced medical facilities and strategic partnerships.
By Brian Kisanji 1 month ago
Vihiga banks on strategic partnerships to combat non-communicable diseases
ANC now officially dissolved, shifting Western politics
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi's Amani National Congress (ANC) has officially ceased to exist following its voluntary dissolution.
By Brian Kisanji 1 month ago
ANC now officially dissolved, shifting Western politics
Vihiga County to construct maternal health complex to curb mortality
Residents are set to benefit from specialised healthcare services following the commissioning of a state-of-the-art maternal and newborn health complex at Vihiga County Referral Hospital.
By Brian Kisanji 2 months ago
Vihiga County to construct maternal health complex to curb mortality
Vihiga county seeks to establish teaching and referral hospital
The Vihiga County Assembly is considering a Bill seeking to upgrade the Vihiga County Referral Hospital to a fully-fledged teaching and referral hospital.
By Brian Kisanji 2 months ago
Vihiga county seeks to establish teaching and referral hospital
'Happy' farmers call for legalising, sustainability of sugarcane bonus
On January 20, President William Ruto presided over the issuing of the historic bonuses since the inception of the cane sector in 1922.
By Benard Lusigi and Brian Kisanji 3 months ago
'Happy' farmers call for legalising, sustainability of sugarcane bonus
County eyes export markets with Sh69m fish project
Vihiga County has unveiled a sh69M programme to boost fish farming with an eye on the export market.
By Brian Kisanji 3 months ago
County eyes export markets with Sh69m fish project
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Will William Ruto's charm offensive tours in Western give him votes come 2027?
For a whole week, the President's show of power and opulence reverberated through Western Kenya as observers believe the visit is part of a wider strategy to build roots support for his reelection.
By Brian Kisanji and Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Will William Ruto's charm offensive tours in Western give him votes come 2027?
Vihiga leaders condemn heckling during Ruto's visit at market site
Jeering was linked to the demolition of stalls at Luanda Market, which displaced more than 200 traders with Ruto attempting to calm the crowd by announcing a Sh3 million compensation package
By Brian Kisanji 3 months ago
Vihiga leaders condemn heckling during Ruto's visit at market site
Bitter-sweet reaction to Ruto's bonuses for sugarcane farmers
Several farmers said the formula used to calculate the bonuses was unclear. For many farmers, the bonuses are a significant shift in their socio-economic circumstances.
By Brian Kisanji and Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Bitter-sweet reaction to Ruto's bonuses for sugarcane farmers
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Musalia Mudavadi's gamble in UDA-ANC merger
Musalia Mudavadi's ANC merged with UDA, marking the end of his regional political stronghold as critics warn the merger could spell political irrelevance for Prime CS ahead of 2027 polls.
By Brian Kisanji and Benard Lusigi 3 months ago
Musalia Mudavadi's gamble in UDA-ANC merger
Elders alarmed as youth in Vihiga tend to discard rich local culture
Elders have warned that modern lifestyles are eroding the rich cultural heritage of the Maragoli, Bunyore, Tiriki, and Terik communities.
By Brian Kisanji 4 months ago
Elders alarmed as youth in Vihiga tend to discard rich local culture
Medics leave injured doctor in casualty for more than 8 hours
Staff at the hospital, unaware they were treating their medical superintendent due to his severe head injuries, left him in the casualty department for more than eight hours.
By Brian Kisanji 4 months ago
Medics leave injured doctor in casualty for more than 8 hours
Raila: ODM will field aspirants for all seats in 2027
The ODM party will field candidates in all seats for the 2027 general elections, despite its alliance with the Kenya Kwanza government.
By Brian Kisanji 5 months ago
Raila: ODM will field aspirants for all seats in 2027
ODM leaders vow to shoot down Cherargei bill
Senator Sifuna has announced plans to marshal the party's members both in the National Assembly and the Senate to take the bill down.
By Brian Kisanji and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
ODM leaders vow to shoot down Cherargei bill
ODM leaders vow to shoot down Cherargei Bill on term limit
A showdown is looming in Parliament after ODM vowed to shoot down the controversial Constitution of Kenya Amendment (No. 2) Bill, 2024, that seeks to increase elected leaders term limit.
By Brian Kisanji and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
ODM leaders vow to shoot down Cherargei Bill on term limit
PAG Church elects new head after six years of leadership wrangles
Reverend Kenneth Adiara has been elected as the new General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God Kenya (PAG-K), securing 2,472 votes.
By Brian Kisanji 7 months ago
PAG Church elects new head after six years of leadership wrangles
PAG church holds elections after six years leadership wrangles
Pentecostal Assemblies of God Kenya church kicked off elections at Nyang'ori Mission headquarters in Vihiga after six years leadership wrangles
By Brian Kisanji 7 months ago
PAG church holds elections after six years leadership wrangles
Cleric goes missing hours to PAG elections
The alleged mysterious disappearance of the cleric came hours to an election where he was set to face two other candidates as he sought to defend his seat in the polls.
By Brian Kisanji 7 months ago
Cleric goes missing hours to PAG elections
PAG church to hold elections after six years of leadership wrangles
The Pentecostal Assemblies of God church will hold elections after the Election Committee rescinded an earlier decision to withdraw from the October 1 polls.
By Brian Kisanji 7 months ago
PAG church to hold elections after six years of leadership wrangles
Youth raise concerns over high cost of moving abroad for work
Young people have voiced concerns over the high cost of applying for foreign jobs even as they claimed they were optimistic of getting opportunities.
By Brian Kisanji 8 months ago
Youth raise concerns over high cost of moving abroad for work
Drama as striking teachers demand audience with Mudavadi
There was drama in Vihiga after striking teachers stormed the governor's office and demanded audience with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
By Brian Kisanji 8 months ago
Drama as striking teachers demand audience with Mudavadi
Vihiga county shifts to green energy
Vihiga county has embarked on green energy technology for water generation, supply and storage in a project set to tackle diverse effects of climate change and cut cost of electricity.
By Brian Kisanji 8 months ago
Vihiga county shifts to green energy
Widows call for their lands and property rights to be respected
Widows were urged to unite and ensure their rights were not infringed, especially the land and property rights.
By Brian Kisanji 10 months ago
Widows call for their lands and property rights to be respected
Governor Ottichilo revokes over 400 show cause letters, reinstates two top doctors
Healthcare workers in Vihiga County have been ordered to return to work Monday after the cabinet revoked all disciplinary cases against them.
By Brian Kisanji 11 months ago
Governor Ottichilo revokes over 400 show cause letters, reinstates two top doctors
Agricultural exhibition seeks to tackle climate change
Vihiga County is seeking to build the resilience of smallholder farmers to avoid the diverse negative effects of climate change.
By Brian Kisanji and Nathan Ochunge 1 year ago
Agricultural exhibition seeks to tackle climate change
Chakava cherished village life, Maragoli culture
Chakava was described as a village boy who dared to dream as the elite eulogised him as a father of the Kenyan publishing industry, who presided over the new age of book publishing.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Chakava cherished village life, Maragoli culture
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Acting VC's actions create anxiety and discord at Kaimosi Friends University
So far, he has effected inter-departmental transfers, which have caused anxiety, with some staff claiming they had been discriminated against.
By Brian Kisanji and Nathan Ochunge 1 year ago
Acting VC's actions create anxiety and discord at Kaimosi Friends University
Mourners pay glowing tributes to Chakava
Henry Chakava was laid to rest at his home in Vokoli in Vihiga county.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Mourners pay glowing tributes to Chakava
Mudavadi warns politicians to tread carefully on Raila's candidacy to AU
Musalia Mudavadi took issue with how local politics was shaping in line with Raila's candidacy.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Mudavadi warns politicians to tread carefully on Raila's candidacy to AU
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Why Oparanya could be Raila's preferred successor in ODM
Pundits believe former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya could be the ODM leader's surprise choice for a successor.
By John Shilitsa and Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Why Oparanya could be Raila's preferred successor in ODM
ODM seeks to tighten grip on Vihiga assembly amid wrangles
The party is under threat of being edged out as the majority in the House after leadership wrangles erupted over members numbers in the House.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
ODM seeks to tighten grip on Vihiga assembly amid wrangles
158 needy students benefit from Vihiga governor's scholarship
The scholarship programme attracted 325 applicants, but only 158 were selected to benefit from the kitty.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
158 needy students benefit from Vihiga governor's scholarship
Increase our allocation, counties tell revenue body
Governor Wilber Ottichilo and Senator Godfrey Osotsi said they want the county's equitable share to match the allocation given to 'big' counties.
By Brian Kisanji 1 year ago
Increase our allocation, counties tell revenue body
Nyamira farmers slapped with Sh210m tax burden
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