James Omoro

Don't give birth if you cannot engage in farming activities, Deputy Governor Magwanga tells Gen Zs

By James Omoro   2024-11-05 10:46:12

Magwanga argues that every parent must participate actively in crop and livestock production to enable them to be food secure.

Teachers in court over alleged exam irregularities

By James Omoro   2024-11-07 00:00:00

Ten teachers who were arrested over alleged exam irregularities were arraigned before Homa Bay Senior Resident Magistrate Christine Auka Wednesday.

Raila's sends mixed signals on local politics amid AUC campaigns

By James Omoro   2024-11-10 20:30:00

ODM leader Raila Odinga has declared that he will not quit Kenyan politics despite eyeing the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship.

School set for Sh40m infrastructure upgrade to boost digital learning

By James Omoro   2024-11-11 15:14:22

A primary school in Homa Bay county is set to benefit from Sh40 million infrastructure upgrade.

New bid to restore degraded Gwassi Hills

By James Omoro   2024-11-11 16:02:08

An ambitious project aims to restore degraded Gwassi Hills in Homa Bay county, where a landslide in April 2024 killed four people and destroyed homes, farms, and infrastructure.

Gaya resigns as Speaker of Homa Bay County Assembly

By James Omoro   2024-11-12 17:28:42

Gaya's resignation was announced during the County Assembly proceedings on Tuesday by Deputy Speaker Okings Okomo.

Man dies, one injured in Oyugis gas explosion

By James Omoro   2024-11-15 12:02:46

A middle-aged man has died and another sustained serious injuries in a gas explosion in Oyugis town, Rachuonyo South Sub-county, Homa Bay county.

Women, youth get Sh12.3 million to combat climate change

By James Omoro   2024-11-16 12:44:37

The fight against climate change in Homa Bay received a boost after the county government disbursed Sh12.3 million to various groups for environmental conservation initiatives.

Women advocate for active participation in climate change solutions

By James Omoro   2024-11-19 13:50:53

During a demonstration convened by Women’s Empowerment Link in Homa Bay Town, the women urged Kenyan leaders to prioritize addressing issues that directly impact them.

Philip Anyolo: Principled man of cloth ready to turn down freebies

By James Omoro   2024-11-20 20:40:00

He is among the few clerics armed with a Bible, wooden sword and rosary to reject the overtures of the political class.

Government begins distribution of Grade Nine textbooks to schools

By James Omoro   2024-11-20 13:02:57

The Ministry of Education has announced that schools will receive Grade Nine books by December 15, 2024 to enhance implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

Persons with non-communicable diseases plead for medicine

By James Omoro   2024-11-24 16:57:31

Persons with non-communicable diseases in Homa Bay want the county government to provide drugs at the sub-county hospitals.

More than 130 families displaced by floods in Homa Bay

By James Omoro   2024-11-29 13:55:00

More than 134 households have been left homeless after floods wreaked havoc in Homa Bay County.

Will Raila Odinga's ODM stand with Ruto or back its own?

By James Omoro   2024-12-02 15:00:00

Former ODM chair John Mbadi has thrown his weight behind President Ruto’s re-election in 2027 but other party members say ODM is preparing for the presidential race.

Initiative kicks off to ensure dilapidated Lambwe forest restores lost glory

By James Omoro   2024-12-08 16:48:59

The government has begun an initiative to conserve Lambwe, one of the largest forests in Homa Bay County to protect dwindling water sources in the area.

Homa Bay residents oppose new sub-county

By James Omoro   2024-12-09 16:35:00

In a petition to acting Interior CS Musalia Mudavadi, the elders said they were opposed to the boundaries of Ndhiwa West and Ndhiwa East sub-counties.

Government officials warn politicians to stop misleading Kenyans about SHA

By James Omoro   2024-12-15 12:13:28

Government officials have told Nyanza residents to shun politicians who are spreading false messages against the new model of medical cover Social Health Authority (SHA).

Nurses issues countrywide strike notice in January

By James Omoro   2024-12-15 12:19:26

The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has issued a 21-day strike notice to protest against alleged mistreatment by the government.

Women advised to taste sexual prowess of disabled men

By James Omoro   2024-12-21 10:00:00

Men living with disabilities call for an end to stigma in relationships. They have highlighted their ability to perform conjugal and societal roles effectively.

Homa Bay residents to begin benefiting from multi-billion development projects

By James Omoro   2024-12-22 13:34:00

Homa Bay residents are set to begin benefitting from the long awaited multibillion development projects in the next three months.