The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has identified 10 petrol stations in a recent nationwide crackdown on fuel quality violations. Between October and December 2025, EPRA conducted 4,394 tests across 967 petroleum sites. While 957 sites (98.97%) complied with regulations, 10 sites (1.03%) were found non-compliant. Click here to …
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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 …
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A miner lost his life after he and others entered a gold mining shaft at a site in Matindi Village, Kakamega County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Two others sustained serious injuries in the incident that occurred on Saturday, March 8, according to police. This was the second …
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The Kakamega County government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with Practical Action and Regen Organics on collection and management of waste. Regen organics, an agricultural engineering group, is establishing an organic fertiliser plant at Matawa in Mumias West that is expected to convert waste into organic fertiliser. The …
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Governor Fernandes Barasa of Kakamega has confirmed that the renovations at Bukhungu Stadium are underway and on track to be completed in time for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) matches later this year. During an inspection of the stadium, which is being upgraded in collaboration with the national government to …
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Authorities in Likuyani constituency, Kakamega county, are probing the death of a teacher reportedly associated with Matunda Primary School in the region. Mr. Mugera Lugado’s body was reportedly discovered on Monday at a quarry in Lupele village, Soy area. Residents who arrived at the scene recounted seeing a motorbike, believed …
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The UK High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, on Thursday paid tribute to 15 veterans from Western Kenya who served in the British Army during World War II (1939-1945). The ceremony, held at Kakamega Sports Club, saw Wigan express the British Government’s gratitude not only to these Kenyan veterans but …
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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has expressed his apologies to the family of a worker who tragically lost his life after being gored by his champion bull on Saturday night. Speaking during a gathering at his Malinya village residence in Ikolomani constituency, Khalwale acknowledged the unfortunate and regrettable nature of Kizito …
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully retrieved six valuable government properties unlawfully taken over at Milimani Estate in Kakamega County, collectively assessed at Ksh.85 million. According to EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, corrupt land officials colluded with private individuals to seize these six land parcels. Addressing the media, Ngumbi …
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Following protests by parents and students regarding unsatisfactory 2023 KCSE exam results, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has transferred all 17 teachers from St. Stephens Isongo Secondary School in Mumias East, Kakamega County. The chairperson of the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) in Kakamega, Johnstone Wabuti, stated that …
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