Nathan Ochunge

Why hunting of quails is still popular in Western

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-11-10 17:00:32

Quail meat is very tasty and nutritious with low fat content compared to other meats. A single quail bird sells at between Sh50 and Sh70 depending on its body weight.

Teen motherhood turned orphan's life upside down

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-11-12 09:11:22

She claimed that the stepmother started mistreating them to the point of denying them food "but our father turned a blind eye on our plight even when we reported to him what was happening.

Cleric in push for safe abortion in hope to end premature deaths

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-11-14 00:10:48

He believes saving lives is more important than adhering strictly to religious norms. The cleric chose to utilise the pulpit to educate women and girls about reproductive health.

Rehema Atieno: Young CEO creating waves in the Sacco world

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-11-14 09:12:15

I had a clear record of what I was doing and my turnaround strategies to enhance the growth of the Sacco. By the time the interview was called, I had already surpassed the board's targets.

Former ODM nominated senator Godliver Omondi dies

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-11-14 15:39:50

Kakamega ODM Nominated MCA Godliver Omondi has died while undergoing treatment at Aga Khan Hospital -Kisumu after a short illness.

Consolata: I have savoured the sweet honey business

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-11-15 11:04:48

bee farmer typically harvests four times a year per hive, each producing 10 kilogrammes of honey after the initial harvest.

I overcame broken marriage to start an orphanage and school

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-11-19 09:18:46

I used to do menial jobs like washing clothes, selling vegetables, hawking water in the slums, and working on mjengo sites with my child on the back.

Medics root for 'kangaroo' care to reduce preterm deaths

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-11-19 10:33:21

Dr Roselyne Malangachi, a consultant paediatrician at Kakamega Teaching and Referral Hospital says the majority of preterm babies can survive and thrive with low-cost, effective interventions.

Korean government, Bungoma county pump Sh1.8b in water projects

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-11-19 17:29:01

The Korean government in partnership with Bungoma County has pumped Sh1.8 billion toward the supply of clean water to five constituencies.

Kakamega board faces the axe on claims of defying the Constitution

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-11-30 02:34:04

Their jobs now hang in the balance after a petition was filed at the County Assembly of Kakamega seeking their removal from office based on Mr Oparanya's decision.

Kakamega County service board loses bid to stop impeachment

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-11-30 16:52:01

Kakamega County Public Service Board (CPSB) suffered a setback after attempts to stop impeachment proceedings against them were dismissed.

Nurse who takes pride embracing children with HIV, sickle cell disease

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-12-01 00:54:18

Dorothy Caroline Mabunde, a nurse cum research scientist from Butere is on the forefront in giving hope to children living with HIV and Sickle Cell Disease

Nurse who takes pride in embracing children with HIV, sickle cell disease

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-12-04 12:31:04

When I started, we only had two centres where HIV patients could get treatment. It was a big challenge and stigma and discrimination being rife, victims opted to stay away.

Petitioner forced to apologise over 'busybody' remarks as motion to impeach service board begins

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-12-05 18:17:15

At one point, Dennis Muhanda, the petitioner who wants the board out was forced to apologise to the board’s advocates after referring to them as ‘busybodies’ to delay the impeachment process.

Governor Barasa wants us out, board members claim

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-12-09 00:33:22

Embattled Kakamega County Public Service Board (CPSB) members have accused Governor Fernandes Barasa of being behind a bid to impeach them.

Kakamega Ward reps push for impeachment of sports executive

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-12-09 00:49:32

So far, 45 MCAs have appended their signatures in a bid to have Mr Mandela ejected from office through an impeachment motion.

Kakamega County slashes budget by Sh1b as revenue dips

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-12-14 16:46:13

In the first supplementary budget presented before the County Assembly, the approved budget estimates was scaled down from Sh17.7 billion to Sh16.5 billion.

Kakamega MCAs vote to impeach four Public Service Board members

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-12-15 10:50:25

The County Public Service Board (CPSB) chairperson Catherine Omweno and board members Stanely Were, Dr Ralph Wangatiah and Joel Omukoko have been kicked out of the office.

Puzzle of official said to have two top county jobs

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-12-16 20:27:24

It is alleged that Catherine Gathoni was drawing salaries from two counties by holding two public office jobs have persisted even as she denied the claims.

Mudavadi defends plan to privatise 11 parastatals

By Nathan Ochunge   2023-12-18 20:39:20

Mudavadi claimed it is the only way the Kenya Kwanza government can generate additional revenue to pay soaring external debts and rebuild the economy.