Stanley Ongwae

Raila alleges scheme by Ruto's regime to frustrate devolution

By Stanley Ongwae   2023-12-04 18:59:26

Raila's concerns come as he intensifies his bid to strengthen the opposition to build a formidable pillar to keep the Kenya Kwanza regime in check.

'King of Israel': Baba parts with Sh200,000 for a walking stick

By Stanley Ongwae   2023-12-09 08:06:38

The choir’s director Mike Maragia confirmed that they did not even know Raila was coming to the funeral, let alone getting involved in their song.

Slain couple's phones reveal money trail

By Stanley Ongwae   2023-12-12 23:11:58

Sh30,000 was transferred from Grace’s phone and Sh32,000 was sent from Morema’s phone on the fateful night.

Schoolboy arrested as robbery at bank fails

By Stanley Ongwae   2023-12-14 08:58:42

"When we arrived, we found out that the teenager had rummaged through the files in the drawers and had even gained access into the manager’s office only to find there wasn’t any money there.”

Teen arrested in bank escapes from police cells

By Stanley Ongwae   2023-12-16 22:23:56

Sang said the boy was among several other prisoners who were in the expansive cells from where he managed to escape by breaking the ceiling and roof.

M-Pesa money linked to cold, gruesome murder of US-based couple

By Stanley Ongwae   2023-12-15 08:55:23

Nyagechi and Mong’ina lived in of Minneapolis, Minnesota and were on vacation in Kenya before they met their deaths whose motive is subject of police investigations.

Teenage bank robber re-arrested after escaping police cell

By Stanley Ongwae   2023-12-16 22:26:29

A 19-year-old boy who escaped from Nyamira Police Station on Thursday morning was re-arrested on Saturday night after he was found inside a bank with a knife and pliers.

New railway to transform Nyanza

By Stanley Ongwae   2023-12-28 14:03:17

The economic fortunes of the agriculturally rich Gusii region and South Nyanza are set for a significant boost after the government started outlaying plans for a rail network in the region.

Tea companies in rush to save on the ever-rising cost of energy

By Stanley Ongwae   2024-01-01 20:42:40

The main alternatives that the companies are currently exploiting include tapping solar energy, own-generated hydro-power as well as investing in wood fuel energy.

Joy as 250 students receive Nyamira governor scholarship

By Stanley Ongwae   2024-01-15 18:52:20

Nyamira County government has awarded full scholarships for secondary education to 250 bright but needy students.

Ruto revives plans for Nyamira university

By Stanley Ongwae   2024-01-15 20:55:59

The dream of setting up the university died about six years ago after leaders failed to agree on the ideal location of the institution.

Kuppet petitions TSC to transfer teachers over hostile community

By Stanley Ongwae   2024-02-06 17:04:21

Kuppet has petitioned TSC to transfer teachers from a Nyamira school where they are allegedly at risk of being lynched by the community.

Haiti mission: Family of officer has no idea how he died

By Stanley Ongwae   2024-03-16 19:30:55

The family says it will sue the government to reveal the cause of the death of a senior police officer in Washington DC, in the US.

Court issues warrant of arrest against suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family

By Stanley Ongwae   2024-03-16 08:53:32

The magistrate's court in Nyamira has issued a warrant of arrest against a suspect implicated in a robbery with violence incident targeting the family of Standard Group Editor Evelyne Kwamboka

Suspect implicated in attack on Editor's family remanded

By Stanley Ongwae   2024-03-21 14:27:16

The suspect implicated in a violent attack targeting the family of Standard Group Editor Evelyne Kwamboka has been remanded at the Kisii Remand Prison.

Azimio backs doctors strike, accuses state of neglecting health sector

By Stanley Ongwae   2024-03-21 20:21:46

Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa said the opposition is supporting the doctors and urged the government to address their grievances.

Family split over cause of kin's death

By Stanley Ongwae   2024-04-18 16:13:40

While a section of the family maintains that the late Abel Nyakundi committed suicide, others believe he was murdered.

Tax stand-off as boda boda riders defy county call to pay

By Stanley Ongwae   2024-04-27 17:29:26

Key issues the riders have against the county government are the sustainable maintenance of roads and the construction of shelters.

Judiciary raises concern over rising defilement, land cases in Nyamira

By Stanley Ongwae   2024-04-29 18:36:58

Deputy Registrar of the Nyamira Law Courts, Beniah Okong’o said they have been receiving many cases related to land and sexual offences against minors.

Auditor warns counties may be losing billions due to poor systems

By Stanley Ongwae   2024-05-29 16:58:01

Auditor General’s 2022/2023 report shows most Nyanza counties lack effective internal control systems with Kisumu having paid 126 staff more in their bank accounts.