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James Omoro

Shock as TUK professor is killed in land dispute

By James Omoro   2025-10-01 10:42:00

A university professor has been murdered in cold blood over a land dispute in Homa Bay County.

Maraga: Why church must help Kenyans choose the right leaders in 2027

By James Omoro   2025-10-05 16:03:19

Maraga said the role of the church in civic education cannot be underestimated. 

ODM in show of might in Kasipul as IEBC clears candidates

By James Omoro   2025-10-09 11:26:59

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga said ODM leadership would support Boyd Were to retain the seat.

Poll officials urged to be impartial ahead of by-elections

By James Omoro   2025-10-10 11:29:24

IEBC has told security officials and its poll officers to demonstrate impartiality of the highest degree ahead of Kasipul parliamentary by-election.

Women face resistance from husbands in family planning

By James Omoro   2025-10-11 16:27:00

Some are women forced to use contraceptives secretly, a risky choice that often leads to domestic conflict when they are discovered.

Mbadi: ODM will not field a presidential candidate in 2027

By James Omoro   2025-10-11 20:18:00

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has revealed that the ODM party will not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election.

Baptist church urges ODM leaders to shun wrangles after Raila's death

By James Omoro   2025-10-17 17:40:16

The Baptist Church in Kenya has appealed to ODM leaders to avoid leadership wrangles following the death of the party leader Raila Odinga.

Hawker shot dead as police disperse Raila supporters in Homa Bay

By James Omoro   2025-10-17 17:48:06

A police officer has been arrested after allegedly shooting dead a female hawker during a protest by the late ODM Leader Raila Odinga’s supporters in Homa Bay Town.

Rangwe MP Lilian Gogo's home razed in suspected arson attack

By James Omoro   2025-10-18 14:48:26

Rangwe MP Lilian Gogo has lost property worth millions of shillings after her house burnt down in suspected arson.

Nyanza residents honour Raila by planting kang'o tree

By James Omoro   2025-10-22 11:20:08

From planting trees, cleaning streets, to holding vigils, sadness hovered around the region as they bade their last farewell to the legend who was instrumental in the country's progress.

Sad but swift: Will Raila Odinga blaze trail for future Luo funerals?

By James Omoro   2025-10-24 17:20:00

The short duration between Raila Odinga's death and interment elicited mixed reactions within his community. Many found the timeline unusual, compared with funerals held for elders of lesser stature.

MP Atandi: No ODM leader can beat Ruto in 2027 polls

By James Omoro   2025-10-27 11:17:53

Atandi said the party should support President William Ruto’s re-election as it prepares for the 2032 presidential contest.

Wanga: ODM will not disintegrate after Raila's death

By James Omoro   2025-10-29 16:19:10

Wanga said Odinga established strong foundation which will enable ODM party to survive post his death.

Why youth should embrace farming for Kenya to be food secure in future

By James Omoro   2025-10-31 13:12:04

This comes amid a concern that many young people in the country abandon crop production for elderly persons.

Ruto's re-election takes centre stage at women's forum

By James Omoro   2025-11-02 14:10:36

Kindiki graced the occasion for empowering 10,000 women financially at Sikri in Kasipul Constituency on Friday.

Agency appeals for financial assistance to uplift vulnerable students

By James Omoro   2025-11-03 09:58:06

The gaps are attributed to the fact that funds from the National Treasury alone cannot support all students who apply for the scholarship from UF.

Leaders criticise elders over county headquarters relocation

By James Omoro   2025-11-03 10:02:46

Omollo said the views did not reflect the opinions of Homa Bay Town constituency people.

Oburu: ODM's backing for Ruto in 2027 will be conditional

By James Omoro   2025-11-05 21:53:46

President William Ruto does not have automatic support from the ODM party in his 2027 re-election bid, acting ODM leader Oburu Oginga has said.

Maraga: I will stop corruption and looting of public resources

By James Omoro   2025-11-09 16:23:15

Maraga expressed concerns that corruption and looting are denying Kenyans essential services they should get from the government.

Religious leaders condemn chaos rocking Kasipul constituency election campaigns

By James Omoro   2025-11-10 19:42:20

Bishop Odongo said the violence is causing grief in families unnecessarily.