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James Omoro

Wanga and Magwanga rift to tilt Homa Bay political ground ahead of 2027

By James Omoro   2026-01-01 15:13:57

The fallout between Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and her deputy, Oyugi Magwanga, is expected to trigger political realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Grade Nine student defiled, killed in Mbita

By James Omoro   2026-01-06 15:38:31

Residents of Chamakowa village in Homa Bay County are reeling in shock after a Grade Nine student was defiled and murdered.

Police probe theft of computers in DCI, ODPP offices

By James Omoro   2026-01-07 15:34:21

Police are investigating an incident in which two desktop computers were stolen from government offices in Mbita Town.

Doctors in Homa Bay threaten to down tools

By James Omoro   2026-01-13 12:26:05

Doctors in Homa Bay are set to down their tools in February

SUPKEM urges TSC to address shortage of IRE teachers in Muslim schools

By James Omoro   2026-01-17 00:00:00

Concerns have emerged in Homa Bay County, where many schools under Islamic sponsorship lack IRE teachers.

Former Homa Bay County officials arrested in sh348.9M tender irregularities case

By James Omoro   2026-01-17 06:00:00

The officials are further accused of entering into a contract with the firm without a valid performance guarantee, leading to the unlawful payment of Sh66.7 million.

Graft suspects fail to take plea as magistrates recuse themselves

By James Omoro   2026-01-20 15:00:17

Six graft suspects, including former senior Homa Bay county officials, implicated in alleged Sh348.9 million tender fraud, failed to take a plea before Homa Bay Law Courts.

500 vulnerable students get Sh3 million scholarship for Grade 10

By James Omoro   2026-01-20 15:33:38

More than 500 vulnerable students in Rangwe Constituency can now breathe a sigh of relief after a group of clan members moved to ensure they join Grade Ten.

Support us without sexual exploitation, widows appeal

By James Omoro   2026-01-23 13:30:00

The death of a husband often leaves women in a precarious position, both emotionally and economically.

Women leaders urge state to support local sanitary pads manufacturing

By James Omoro   2026-01-29 16:15:08

Governor Wanga and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo have appealed to the government to support local manufacturing of sanitary pads to help improve menstrual hygiene.

Shock after Grade 10 student reports barefoot

By James Omoro   2026-01-30 18:02:37

A Grade 10 student shocked the community at Oriwo Boys High School in Homa Bay County after he reported to school barefoot.

Rangwe land dispute leaves one teacher dead

By James Omoro   2026-02-02 17:35:52

A prolonged land dispute between two teachers turned tragic after one of them died at Wi Kawiti village, Gem Sori Kachiena location in Rangwe sub-county.

Head teacher's property set on fire as two die over land dispute

By James Omoro   2026-02-03 16:50:56

A primary school head teacher and his kin’s homes were set on fire by residents following the deaths of two people in a land dispute in Rangwe Sub-county.

Patients in Homa Bay to face tough times as doctors down their tools

By James Omoro   2026-02-04 12:37:47

Doctors' strike in Homa Bay paralyses health services, sparking a crisis for Governor Gladys Wanga.

Headteacher arrested over couple's murder

By James Omoro   2026-02-07 10:00:00

A primary school head teacher has been arrested for allegedly murdering a retired teacher and his wife in Rangwe Sub-county.

Why Treasury CS Mbadi wants Sifuna expelled from ODM

By James Omoro   2026-02-10 08:55:00

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi now wants the ODM party leadership to expel the Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and his allies.

Caregivers urged to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer

By James Omoro   2026-02-15 16:53:28

Caregivers and parents in Homa Bay County have been urged to take their daughters aged between 10 and 15 for vaccination against HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer.

Traders warned against erecting illegal structures in Homa Bay Town

By James Omoro   2026-02-17 16:20:59

Entrepreneurs in Homa Bay Town have been warned against putting up illegal structures that affect drainage in the area.

Wanga: Shun Sifuna and his team, they want to take us to opposition

By James Omoro   2026-02-19 16:22:06

ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has appealed to Nyanza residents to shun leaders driving the Linda Mwananchi campaigns.

Mbadi: Stop inciting Nyanza residents against Ruto's re-election

By James Omoro   2026-02-22 12:22:01

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has told the opposition and a rebel group of ODM leaders to stop inciting Nyanza residents against President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027.