Erick Abuga

Governor Arati and I do not read from same script, Osoro claims

By Erick Abuga   2023-07-09 22:33:50

“Governor Arati and I do not read from the same script politically, which is interesting about politics. It is fun that way. Politics has no formula.”

Family in agony after St Charles Lwanga Inchuni Girls student goes missing

By Erick Abuga   2023-07-19 08:59:20

It is not exactly clear what time the Form Three student left the school, or the circumstances under which she left.

10-year varsity's growth as pioneer Kisii University VC retires

By Erick Abuga   2023-08-06 04:33:57

Prof Akama retired from the university having successfully negotiated for the establishment of a 1,000-bed capacity multibillion Health Hub in Kisii.

UDA makes strides in Kisii as Ruto eyes former Raila allies

By Erick Abuga   2023-08-17 20:55:57

The entry of Raila’s allies in Kenya Kwanza has unsettled some leaders as political realignments take shape after the last General Election.

Government decommissions decades-old Suneka airstrip

By Erick Abuga   2023-08-21 14:26:10

Leaders in Kisii have been pushing for the rehabilitation of the airstrip that has been in operation for four decades to enable cargo and passenger airlines to begin plying the region.

KMPDU decries delayed salaries for doctors by counties

By Erick Abuga   2023-08-29 23:34:03

In Kisii, doctors will have to wait longer after Governor Simba Arati froze employment and promotions for 18 months.

Call to place female genitalia on Unesco World Heritage list

By Erick Abuga   2023-10-14 00:09:09

On the International Day of the Girl Child, the ISF submitted an application demanding that female genitalia be added to the Unesco World Heritage List for protection against FGM.

MP Zaheer to sponsor 600 boda boda operators for job opportunities Qatar

By Erick Abuga   2023-11-03 12:03:48

Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda plans to sponsor 600 youth from his constituency for biker operators - 'Boda Boda' job opportunities in Qatar.

Octogenarians call for setting up of museum in Kisii county

By Erick Abuga   2023-11-11 01:59:11

The octogenarians said they’re ready for consultations on how the community’s culture and tradition can be shared for the betterment of the next generations.

We'll not give out blue gum seedlings, says PS

By Erick Abuga   2023-11-13 21:57:32

Many people grow eucalyptus trees, also known as blue gum trees, to make money and not for conservation.

Move to enrol Kisii county employees under private medical cover criticised

By Erick Abuga   2023-12-10 18:13:48

Various unions had opposed the move to replace the NHIF medical cover, saying it was superior compared to the private ones.

Heroes Council senior staff visit Kisii for research

By Erick Abuga   2023-12-13 11:10:46

Senior staff from the National Heroes Council visited Kisii ahead of the planned research on the community's heroes and heroines.

Ruto heads to Kisii in a bid to wrestle support from Raila

By Erick Abuga   2023-12-15 23:44:19

The president is optimistic of wrestling Gusii from ODM leader Raila Odinga's grip and is banking on development projects and collaborations with grassroots leaders.

Ruto urges Kenyans to give him more time to rebuild the economy

By Erick Abuga   2023-12-17 21:54:20

Ruto says he has put in place measures to ensure that there are increased job opportunities, more and better agricultural produce and improved health services.

'I no longer live in fear of having seizures'

By Erick Abuga   2023-12-31 16:54:32

Kwamboka, 24, was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2006 at the age of five. Hers was not an easy journey to the discovery that she was epileptic.

Investor launches wine made from Kisii bananas

By Erick Abuga   2024-01-02 18:40:31

Vicky Green Farms Africa Limited has launched its pioneer Kisii indigenous banana wine which aims to transform value addition to bananas.

MP calls for immediate action over insecurity in Borabu constituency

By Erick Abuga   2024-01-06 09:57:12

Osero says over the past few months, Borabu area in Nyamira County has witnessed a series of insecurity incidents that have put the lives and safety of his constituents at risk.

Nyamira MCAs pass report to elevate Keroka border town

By Erick Abuga   2024-01-15 17:54:54

Keroka town is well-connected with improved feeder roads linking to the main National Trunk Road, specifically the Narok-Sotik-Kisii road.

Arati rejects CS Machogu call for consultative meet

By Erick Abuga   2024-01-15 23:49:35

Machogu initiated the meeting to address the increasing cases of insecurity in the area and to facilitate the reconciliation between Arati and South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro.

Why Controller of Budget put brakes on Kisii's Assembly expenditure

By Erick Abuga   2024-02-21 15:17:42

The Controller of Budget has asked the anti-graft agency to investigate a request for approval to withdraw alleged illegal payments by Kisii County Assembly officials.