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The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued an alert warning of heavy rainfall expected across most parts of the country from Thursday, October 23, to Wednesday, October 30. According to Advisory No. 03/2025, released Wednesday morning, the ongoing rains in the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and Highlands West of …

Authorities in Busia County are investigating the death of a 24-year-old suspect who was found dead inside a police cell at Tangakona Police Post in what officers say was a suicide. The incident, reported on September 30, 2025, has reignited concerns about the safety and handling of suspects in police …

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Busia County for possessing a two-metre-long snake without a valid permit. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Fanish Ramsey Maloba was apprehended at Malenya in Matayos sub-county on Monday. The incident was reported to the Mayenje Police Post as a case of unlawful …

On Friday, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat of the Kenya Police Service officially inaugurated three new police stations in Funyula Sub-County, Busia. The newly built Ganga Police Station, Namuduru Police Post, and Bukiri Patrol Base were funded by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), according to the National …

Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah found himself in a harrowing situation today as his journey to Busia was abruptly interrupted by a collision involving a trailer. Despite the frightening turn of events, Senator Omtatah emerged from the accident unscathed, much to the relief of his constituents and well-wishers. The incident occurred …

Sospeter Ojaamong, the ex-governor of Busia, has officially joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Ojaamong made this announcement in the presence of President William Ruto at Machakus Primary School. Ruto is currently in Teso for various engagements, including attending an interdenominational prayer meeting, launching development projects, and addressing rallies in …

President William Ruto has cautioned education officials involved in extorting money from parents, asserting that the government has already disbursed education funds. Speaking at a thanksgiving service in Busia County on Sunday, Ruto expressed awareness of the unethical practices where officials demand school fees from parents despite the funds being …

President William Ruto is scheduled to visit Busia on Sunday, which local analysts suggest could be an attempt to counter Raila Odinga’s influence in the county. The visit, primarily for an interdenominational prayer meeting at Machakus ACK church in Teso Central subcounty, will also include political rallies and the initiation …