Juliet Omelo

Bungoma to get facelift ahead of Madaraka Day fete

By Juliet Omelo   2024-04-04 09:54:00

The national government has set aside funds to upgrade roads, Matulo airstrip among other infrastructure.

Senator Cheruiyot says state is broke, can't meet doctors demands

By Juliet Omelo   2024-04-14 15:57:41

Cheruiyot said the demands by the doctors are unrealistic and "they are being made in bad faith".

Duale says state to deploy special forces in war on bandits

By Juliet Omelo   2024-04-14 16:08:01

Duale warned that bandits would be dealt with in the same manner the government was dealing with Al-Shabaab along the Somalia border.

Bungoma county secures Sh401 million to combat climate change

By Juliet Omelo   2024-05-01 13:15:52

Out of the Sh401 million, the World Bank contributed Sh208 million while GTIZ gave out Sh112 million and Bungoma county contributed Sh80 million.

Plans to lease state-owned sugar millers on course, says PS

By Juliet Omelo   2024-05-28 18:17:56

Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Rono has said plans to lease four government-owned sugarcane factories in Western and Nyanza will go on as planned.

All systems go as Bungoma hosts Madaraka Day fete

By Juliet Omelo   2024-06-01 10:12:11

The renovated stadium is expected to hold almost 15,000 people.

Pomp and colour as thousands attend Madaraka fete in Bungoma

By Juliet Omelo   2024-06-02 20:31:00

Residents started arriving at the stadium as early as 2am, braving the chilly morning weather.

Go for Sickle Cell screening before marriage, lovers advised

By Juliet Omelo   2024-06-23 11:27:43

Young lovers in sickle cell-endemic areas have been urged to undergo testing for sickle cell disease before getting married to curb the rising number of children born with the condition.

Construction of affordable housing units in Bungoma now kicks off

By Juliet Omelo   2024-08-14 22:01:37

The construction of more than 2,000 affordable housing units in Bungoma has officially begun.

5,400 households in Bumula set to get electricity

By Juliet Omelo   2024-09-22 18:15:04

Bungoma County in partnership with REREC aims to connect approximately 5,400 households to a reliable power supply in Bumula.

Busia's Nasewa housing project to get Sh5 billion boost

By Juliet Omelo   2024-10-10 15:06:20

The Sh5 billion project aims to enhance living conditions for employees who will be working at the Nasewa Industrial Park and Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA).

Government banks on seed distribution in efforts to revive cotton farming in western

By Juliet Omelo   2024-11-01 08:38:50

Through the Agriculture Ministry, the government has embarked on the distribution of free BT cotton seeds to farmers as it aims to increase farming.

Governor Lusaka calls for regional cooperation on water resource management

By Juliet Omelo   2024-11-07 09:48:25

The bloc’s Vice Chairperson Kenneth Lusaka underscored the urgency of creating a water-secure environment to benefit the bloc’s 17 million residents.

Governor Lusaka reshuffles cabinet to enhance service delivery

By Juliet Omelo   2024-11-09 11:39:21

Governor Lusaka assured the public that these changes reflect his commitment to lawful governance and improved services for Bungoma’s residents.

Health union advocates for greater investment in disease prevention

By Juliet Omelo   2024-11-09 12:52:24

The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has called on the government to prioritise funding for disease prevention across the country.

Kenyans give views on tax laws, demand State accountability

By Juliet Omelo   2024-11-19 19:58:06

Participants expressed doubts about whether the respective parliamentary committees will consider their views after the public participation exercise.

Teen pregnancy driving surge in premature births in Bungoma County

By Juliet Omelo   2024-11-19 13:25:07

According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2022, 19 per cent of births in Bungoma County were premature, with teenage mothers being the primary contributors.

Accepting money for God's work is harmless, Bishop says over Sh5m donation

By Juliet Omelo   2024-12-01 20:42:14

Bungoma Diocese Bishop George Mechumo has criticiced church leaders for turning down president Rutos cash donations.

PSC orders county to pay former employee Sh4m for wrongful dismal

By Juliet Omelo   2024-12-11 12:25:25

Bungoma county government has been ordered to pay Sh4 million to a former Public Administration Chief Officer for wrongful dismissal.

Speaker Wetang'ula hyped as William Ruto's successor

By Juliet Omelo   2024-12-29 18:46:06

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has been hyped as the best candidate to succeed President William Ruto in 2032.