Lake Victoria has become the center of a longstanding dispute affecting Kenyan fishermen, with recent incidents involving arrests and fines by Ugandan security officials prompting calls for urgent resolution. Speaking in Kisumu, Oburu Oginga criticized the ongoing harassment of fishermen, particularly from Siaya County and Busia County. He highlighted the…
Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) across Kenya pocketed Ksh.772.68 million in sitting allowances during the first half of the 2025/26 financial year, according to the latest report from the Controller of Budget (CoB). The report indicates an absorption rate of 37% against an approved budget of Ksh.2.07 billion, reflecting significant…
Paul Otuoma is facing a lawsuit seeking Ksh100 million in damages following allegations that he assaulted a boda boda rider during an official county event and that the victim was subsequently intimidated. The petition, filed at the Milimani High Court, claims that the incident occurred on March 6, 2026, at…
Across Kenya, a familiar scenario unfolds in homes, chemists, and clinics: a child develops a mild fever or cough, a parent purchases antibiotics over the counter without a prescription, and the treatment is stopped once the child shows improvement. While this may seem harmless, public health experts warn that such…
Busia, Kenya – Busia Governor Paul Otuoma on Tuesday appeared before the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to record a statement over alleged entrenched corruption and theft of public funds amounting to Ksh.1.4 billion. The governor was grilled by investigators at the Commission’s Western Regional Offices in Bungoma after being…
Busia County, Kenya – The government has intensified efforts to support youth-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Busia County, unveiling financing and enterprise support programmes designed to expand access to capital and accelerate grassroots economic growth. Speaking at the Teso North Youth Conference held at Chemasiri Technical and…
Busia County, Kenya – A devastating fire claimed the lives of three people, including two children, at Bulagu village in Budalang’i on Friday night, January 30, 2026. According to witnesses, the blaze broke out at the home of Patrick Bahati around 1 a.m. A neighbour reported hearing cries for help…
The Catholic Church is mourning the death of Bishop Emeritus Philip Sulumeti of the Kakamega Diocese, who passed away on Sunday night at Nairobi Hospital at the age of 88. In a statement released on Monday, Kakamega Bishop Joseph Obanyi confirmed the news, describing Bishop Sulumeti as a dedicated servant…
President William Ruto has announced a Ksh900 million government investment to construct a new international-standard stadium in Busia County, a move aimed at transforming sports infrastructure and nurturing athletic talent in Western Kenya. Speaking during a public rally in Funyula, President Ruto said the proposed Busia International Stadium will complement…