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CS Joho urged to start programme for empowering women in aquaculture

By James Omoro   2025-06-04 16:40:42

She called on the Cabinet Secretary for Blue Economy, Hassan Joho, to launch a dedicated programme for supporting women engaging in aquaculture.

Set up central plastic dumpsites in municipalities, rights groups urge county

By James Omoro   2025-06-06 00:00:00

The CSO officials want the county to establish a dumping site in each municipality.

Three men die under different circumstances in Homa Bay

By James Omoro   2025-06-08 16:45:55

In Rachuonyo South Sub-County, a 29-year-old businessman identified as Fred Omondi committed suicide in his shop.

Three men arrested in connection with their brother's murder

By James Omoro   2025-06-08 16:54:14

Three men have been arrested in Homa Bay in connection with the murder of their brother.

"He was my only child": Ojwang's mother mourns son's death in police custody

By James Omoro   2025-06-09 21:51:43

She vividly recalled how a group of police officers arrested her son on Sunday while the family was having lunch.

MCAs clash over Majority Leader impeachment bid

By James Omoro   2025-06-10 20:03:17

Tension gripped the Homa Bay County Assembly as a planned ouster of Majority Leader Richard Ogindo led to a dramatic confrontation, with factions clashing physically at the assembly.

Man arrested for defiling his adopted daughter in Mfangano Island

By James Omoro   2025-06-12 15:20:06

A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Homa Bay County for allegedly defiling his 12-year-old adopted daughter.

'Why did they kill my only child?': Albert Ojwang's mother cries bitterly

By James Omoro   2025-06-13 10:30:00

To his mother, Albert Ojwang' was a hope forged through hardship. To his wife, they had big dreams for their future together. To the State, he was a threat.

"Why did they kill my only child?" Albert Ojwang's mother cries amid national outrage

By James Omoro   2025-06-15 11:34:40

The family of Albert Ojwang’ is demanding justice as public outrage grows over contradicting police accounts and rising cases of police brutality in Kenya.

Magistrate shortage stalls justice for girl defiled by uncle

By James Omoro   2025-06-16 16:11:03

Senators expose justice delays in a girl's defilement case amid court backlogs.

Albert Ojwang's family denies filing petition over his death

By James Omoro   2025-06-17 09:15:35

The family of slain teacher Albert Ojwang’s family has refuted a report that it is a party to a petition seeking the removal of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat from office.

Albert Ojwang's family wants DIG Lagat prosecuted

By James Omoro   2025-06-18 09:37:55

The family of slain teacher and social media influencer Albert Ojwang wants the Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat arrested and prosecuted.

Man seeks justice after police assault

By James Omoro   2025-06-21 14:30:09

A 36-year-old fisherman has been hospitalised after he was allegedly assaulted by police over a disagreement with his female neighbour at Ringiti Island, Homa Bay County.

PSs urge Kenyans to embrace SHA for affordable care

By James Omoro   2025-06-23 10:03:27

Five Principal Secretaries (PSs) have urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to access free and affordable medical care.

Farmers bank on weather forecast information to boost production

By James Omoro   2025-06-24 13:55:06

A section of farmers in Mbita sub-county, Homa Bay County, have benefited from training on how to use weather forecast information to boost crop production. 

Stop treating us like criminals, youths tell State

By James Omoro   2025-06-24 17:05:41

The youth in Homa Bay County want the government to avoid perceiving them as hooligans when they advocate for their rights through peaceful demonstrations.

Ojwang's family unhappy about M-Pesa reversals

By James Omoro   2025-06-26 11:12:11

The family of the slain blogger and teacher, Albert Ojwang, has raised concerns over theft and reversal of funds submitted via M-Pesa for Albert’s burial.

Cruel Homabay parents burn son's hands, force him to eat vomit after he ate their fish

By James Omoro   2025-06-28 16:37:00

The parents were angered when their son ate a haplochromine cichlid, commonly known in Luo as fulu, without their consent.

Ndhiwa farmers bank on sheep rearing project to boost livelihood

By James Omoro   2025-06-29 12:29:49

The more than 2,000 needy farmers from Ndhiwa Constituency are expected to boost their livelihoods after being supported to start the venture.

Wanga accuses Gachagua of using Gen Z 'for power'

By James Omoro   2025-07-01 10:58:29

ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga has alleged that opposition leaders are using the Gen Z-led demonstrations to usurp power through the backdoor.