Eric Abuga

Kisii County to distribute 190,000 avocado seedlings to farmers

By Eric Abuga   2024-04-02 12:18:18

The avocado seedlings that were put at the Kisii Agricultural Training Centre have been hardened for eight months and are ready for transplanting.

Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country

By Eric Abuga   2024-04-07 13:07:39

Experts in the field argue that there are no clear figures in the country on Kenyans suffering from Epilepsy.

IEBC to ODM: Our hands are tied over deputy governor post

By Eric Abuga   2024-04-07 16:18:22

Last week, the Kisii county assembly vetted and approved the name of Elijah Obebo as the nominee for deputy governor.

Senate Speaker says oversight of counties to end graft

By Eric Abuga   2024-04-07 21:38:31

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said that senators have been empowered to inspect and evaluate county projects from initiation to completion.

Puzzle of Kisii blogger found dead after night out

By Eric Abuga   2024-04-08 17:09:03

The deceased had been active on his social media handles on Saturday evening before his body was recovered Sunday morning. 

Audit flags Sh3m county paid workers recruited irregularly

By Eric Abuga   2024-04-12 12:50:07

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu says in the report that an effective mechanism for follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations is lacking.

Students display creativity, innovation at science fair

By Eric Abuga   2024-04-14 14:19:08

The innovative machine by Christine Bosibori and Liz Nicholas, with the help of their teacher Hassan Karamu James, aims at promoting sustainability.

Orengo to pay ex-Kisii governor's mother Sh1 million for defamation

By Eric Abuga   2024-04-16 13:25:15

Kisii Law Courts has ordered Siaya Governor James Orengo to pay former Kisii Governor Jame Ongwae's mother Grace Moraa Ongwae, Sh1 million for defamation.

Nyaribo, Omogeni in a war of words over audit queries

By Eric Abuga   2024-04-22 18:07:06

The two have sharply differed following the Senate's recent summons of the county boss.

Kisii risks losing Sh800 million in donor funds for projects

By Eric Abuga   2024-04-30 16:31:23

Kisii County could lose nearly Sh800 million in donor funding over failure to raise matching funds from its treasury and budgetary allocation.

Governor Nyaribo halts salaries for 79 staff over forged academic papers

By Eric Abuga   2024-05-03 14:02:34

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has forwarded to the DCI and EACC the names of 79 County staff who allegedly forged academic documents.

Financial challenges plague Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu

By Eric Abuga   2024-05-04 18:55:00

The Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu City is struggling with an unpaid loan of Sh 4.4 billion, inclusive of penalties and interest.

Thugs raid Ketraco substation leaving Kisii County in darkness

By Eric Abuga   2024-05-08 09:37:51

A Monday midnight raid at a Ketraco power substation has resulted in a power blackout for the entire Kisii County and parts of Nyamira.

Governors have no powers to take disciplinary action against CECs

By Eric Abuga   2024-05-15 00:19:07

The court said Section 40 of the County Governments Act does not contemplate a governor suspending or sending on compulsory leave a CEC.

Kisii MCAs battle external influence claims amidst third ouster motion

By Eric Abuga   2024-05-28 07:53:37

Assembly splits over accusations of Governor Arati’s interference in legislative affairs as controller of Budget suspends county budget amid controversy and delayed funds

Nyamira county tops in budget making process

By Eric Abuga   2024-05-29 16:41:43

The survey demonstrates the best practices counties are putting in place to enhance access to budget information.

Three-year plan to phase out grass-thatched houses in Kisii

By Eric Abuga   2024-05-29 16:49:48

Nyaribari Masaba MP Dr Daniel Manduku has launched a three-year programme to eradicate poverty and replace grass-thatched houses in the constituency.

Kisii UDA leaders vow to escort embattled DG Monda back to office

By Eric Abuga   2024-06-03 16:27:05

UDA leaders in Kisii County have vowed to escort Monda back to office after the Machakos Law Courts blocked the Senate from gazetting his impeachment.

Homa Bay County rakes in highest revenue in seven years

By Eric Abuga   2024-06-06 19:08:56

Gladys Wanga's administration generates Sh927.23 million as own-source revenue.

Rotting sewerage system in Kisii exposing its residents to diseases

By Eric Abuga   2024-06-07 15:06:14

Gusii Water and Sanitation Company has been struggling to repair three-decades-old pipeline.