UoN lecturer found dead in suspected suicide case
A University of Nairobi lecturer has been found dead in Karabach Sub Location, Kodera South Location, within Homa Bay County in a suspected suicide case. The deceased, estimated to be between 60-65 years old, is reported to have taken his own life due to a land dispute. Samwel Owino Mwanda’s body was discovered hanging from […]
‘Mimi Riggy G sikua nimejua siri ya kukaa na nyinyi’ – Gachagua to Homa Bay residents
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says there is a newfound camaraderie between him and opposition chief Raila Odinga having discovered he is the secret sauce for winning hearts in Nyanza. Addressing a crowd in Homa Bay on Thursday, August 29, 2024, Gachagua who is accompanying President William Ruto on a planned four-day tour of the […]
‘Saa zingine ananitisha!’ – Ruto complains about female MP pressuring him
President William Ruto has complained about being pressured and even sometimes threatened over allocating development projects. Speaking on Thursday, August 29, 2024, during the launch of various development projects in Homa Bay County, Ruto told the residents that Kabondo Kasipul Member of Parliament Eva Obara has been on his neck demanding key development projects. On […]
Budget-making processes in Nyanza: Journalists decry lack of transparency, information from counties
Stakeholders from several sectors have faulted four Nyanza counties over the lack of transparency in the budget-making processes which blocks journalists and the public from the crucial process. Activists, rights groups, residents, and journalists argue the process is shrouded in mystery and have poked holes in how Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya and Migori counties implement […]
Homa Bay: 4 dead, several injured as PSV runs over pedestrians
Four people have been confirmed dead while multiple survivors are receiving treatment in hospitals after a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) ran over pedestrians in the Karabondi area of Homa Bay county. The accident happened on Tuesday evening November 28, 2023. Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga confirmed the accident saying that her government had mobilized the […]
2 arrested in Homa Bay while allegedly heading to commit murder
Two suspects have been arrested in Homa Bay while heading to Kericho in what detectives believe was a mission to commit murder. The two who were arrested on Saturday are also linked to gang rape and robbery with violence incidents reported in Homabay County in the last month. “The duo were arrested while headed to […]
Homa Bay Prison to be relocated
The Homa Bay Prison is set to be relocated to pave for the expansion of Tom Mboya University. On Wednesday, a delegation led by Commissioner General of Corrective Services John Warioba visited the county to inspect the land which has been set aside for the exercise. The visit follows President William Ruto’s directive for the […]