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Yetu Awards Sportlight: Busia's Hidden Stars
Apr 13, 2026

Yetu Awards Sportlight: Busia's Hidden Stars

By Emmanuel Jumaah

By Emmanuel Jumah


Yetu Awards Spotlight: Busia’s Hidden Stars
Apr 13, 2026

Yetu Awards Spotlight: Busia’s Hidden Stars

Fuel Crisis Hits Bisil Town in Kajiado County as Petrol Prices Soar to KSh 450 per Litre
Apr 12, 2026

Fuel Crisis Hits Bisil Town in Kajiado County as Petrol Prices Soar to KSh 450 per Litre

Digital dreams take shape as over 900 youths graduate with new skills in Busia County
Apr 11, 2026

Digital dreams take shape as over 900 youths graduate with new skills in Busia County

Kakamega County First Lady Demands Apology from MP
Apr 11, 2026

Kakamega County First Lady Demands Apology from MP

Police in Busia seize ethanol worth KSh 22 million; three suspects arrested in Teso South crackdown.
Apr 10, 2026

Police in Busia seize ethanol worth KSh 22 million; three suspects arrested in Teso South crackdown.

Fuel Crisis Bites Busia as Drivers Flock to Uganda for Petrol
Apr 9, 2026

Fuel Crisis Bites Busia as Drivers Flock to Uganda for Petrol

Suspected Child Trafficker Arrested, Minor Rescued in Kiminini
Apr 7, 2026

Suspected Child Trafficker Arrested, Minor Rescued in Kiminini

Busia County Residents Urged to Embrace credit,invest in raw materials and value addition to support upcoming industries
Apr 5, 2026

Busia County Residents Urged to Embrace credit,invest in raw materials and value addition to support upcoming industries

Busia Residents Urged to Embrace Health Insurance to Ease Funeral Cost Burden
Apr 3, 2026

Busia Residents Urged to Embrace Health Insurance to Ease Funeral Cost Burden

Boda Boda Riders in Luanda Reject Ban on Funeral Processions
Apr 2, 2026

Boda Boda Riders in Luanda Reject Ban on Funeral Processions

Workers at Bungoma Smart City Project Stage Protest Over Unpaid Wages
Apr 2, 2026

Workers at Bungoma Smart City Project Stage Protest Over Unpaid Wages

Susan Nakhumicha Calls for Stronger National-County Collaboration in Trans Nzoia
Mar 31, 2026

Susan Nakhumicha Calls for Stronger National-County Collaboration in Trans Nzoia

Omutata demands immediate transfer of long-serving Police officers over security failures
Mar 31, 2026

Omutata demands immediate transfer of long-serving Police officers over security failures

Police Hunt for Mother After 11-Year-Old Boy Found Strangled in Mbumbuni Lodging
Mar 22, 2026

Police Hunt for Mother After 11-Year-Old Boy Found Strangled in Mbumbuni Lodging

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi Survives Plane Crash-Landing at Wilson Airport
Mar 21, 2026

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi Survives Plane Crash-Landing at Wilson Airport

Eight arrested in suspected fertilizer adulteration, repackaging syndicate in Kakamega
Mar 21, 2026

Eight arrested in suspected fertilizer adulteration, repackaging syndicate in Kakamega

Tragic Road Accident Claims Life of Teacher in Webuye East
Mar 18, 2026

Tragic Road Accident Claims Life of Teacher in Webuye East

Busia Man Sues Governor for Ksh100 Million Over Alleged Brutal Assault
Mar 18, 2026

Busia Man Sues Governor for Ksh100 Million Over Alleged Brutal Assault

Over 150 Families in Mt Elgon Left Homeless After Floods Destroy Homes and Crops Helped.
Mar 17, 2026

Over 150 Families in Mt Elgon Left Homeless After Floods Destroy Homes and Crops Helped.

North Teso MP Oku Kaunya Urges Massive Turnout for President Ruto’s Development Visit to Kocholia
Mar 17, 2026

North Teso MP Oku Kaunya Urges Massive Turnout for President Ruto’s Development Visit to Kocholia

Trans Nzoia County Workers Stage Peaceful Protest Over Two-Month Salary Delays
Mar 17, 2026

Trans Nzoia County Workers Stage Peaceful Protest Over Two-Month Salary Delays

Two Injured After Trailer Overturns into Ditch at Kanduyi
Mar 16, 2026

Two Injured After Trailer Overturns into Ditch at Kanduyi

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka Leads Community in Mourning 16 Victims of Malaha Road Tragedy
Mar 16, 2026

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka Leads Community in Mourning 16 Victims of Malaha Road Tragedy

Families of Malaha Accident Victims Receive KSh 13.5 Million in Aid
Mar 15, 2026

Families of Malaha Accident Victims Receive KSh 13.5 Million in Aid

President Ruto Set to Launch Major Development Projects in Busia County
Mar 15, 2026

President Ruto Set to Launch Major Development Projects in Busia County

Residents of Teso South protest rising crime and killings
Mar 13, 2026

Residents of Teso South protest rising crime and killings

Over 30 Pupils Hospitalised After Suspected Mango Poisoning at Kitale School
Mar 12, 2026

Over 30 Pupils Hospitalised After Suspected Mango Poisoning at Kitale School

Catholic Bishop of Kakamega Bans Politicians from Organizing Fundraisers in Churches
Mar 12, 2026

Catholic Bishop of Kakamega Bans Politicians from Organizing Fundraisers in Churches

14 killed, 30 injured in Malaha junction crash on Kitale-Webuye road
Mar 10, 2026

14 killed, 30 injured in Malaha junction crash on Kitale-Webuye road

Guard at St. Paul's Kokare Primary School Brutally Attacked, One Cow Stolen in Overnight Raid
Mar 9, 2026

Guard at St. Paul's Kokare Primary School Brutally Attacked, One Cow Stolen in Overnight Raid

Man in Critical Condition After Being Set Ablaze in Suspected Love Triangle Incident in Nandi County
Mar 8, 2026

Man in Critical Condition After Being Set Ablaze in Suspected Love Triangle Incident in Nandi County

Governor Fernandes Barasa Announces Bukhungu Stadium Completion by Year-End
Mar 4, 2026

Governor Fernandes Barasa Announces Bukhungu Stadium Completion by Year-End

High Court Criticizes EACC in Natembeya Arrest Case, Orders Ksh2.5 Million Compensation
Mar 4, 2026

High Court Criticizes EACC in Natembeya Arrest Case, Orders Ksh2.5 Million Compensation

Tragedy in Bungoma: Brothers' Dispute Over Gumboots Ends in Alleged Fatal Stabbing
Mar 3, 2026

Tragedy in Bungoma: Brothers' Dispute Over Gumboots Ends in Alleged Fatal Stabbing

Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang' and Woman Representative Lillian Siyoi Vow Fearless Oversight of Public Resources
Feb 28, 2026

Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang' and Woman Representative Lillian Siyoi Vow Fearless Oversight of Public Resources

Susan Nakhumicha Rejects Criticism from Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya Over Attendance at Government Meetings
Feb 28, 2026

Susan Nakhumicha Rejects Criticism from Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya Over Attendance at Government Meetings

Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana Avoids Official County Office for Eight Years Over Witchcraft Fears
Feb 28, 2026

Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana Avoids Official County Office for Eight Years Over Witchcraft Fears

Bishop John Okude Officially Retires from Anglican Diocese of Katakwa After Nine Years of Service
Feb 28, 2026

Bishop John Okude Officially Retires from Anglican Diocese of Katakwa After Nine Years of Service

Armed Gunmen Raid Musanda Police Station in Kakamega, Kill One Officer, Wound Others, and Steal Two Rifles
Feb 28, 2026

Armed Gunmen Raid Musanda Police Station in Kakamega, Kill One Officer, Wound Others, and Steal Two Rifles

Police Impound Abandoned Lorry with 32 Barrels of Suspected Illegal Ethanol in Webuye
Feb 25, 2026

Police Impound Abandoned Lorry with 32 Barrels of Suspected Illegal Ethanol in Webuye

EACC Summons 16 Bungoma MCAs and Six County Officials Over Suspected Ksh65 Million Misuse
Feb 25, 2026

EACC Summons 16 Bungoma MCAs and Six County Officials Over Suspected Ksh65 Million Misuse

Students at St. Mary's Kibabii National School Protest Principal's Transfer
Feb 24, 2026

Students at St. Mary's Kibabii National School Protest Principal's Transfer

DCI Probes Mob Killing of Kisumu Boda Boda Rider at Vihiga Political Rally,
Feb 23, 2026

DCI Probes Mob Killing of Kisumu Boda Boda Rider at Vihiga Political Rally,

Crowds Unmoved as Teargas is Fired Moments Before Sifuna Addresses Rally
Feb 21, 2026

Crowds Unmoved as Teargas is Fired Moments Before Sifuna Addresses Rally

MPs Bisau and Pukose Assure Over 20,000 Families in Trans Nzoia They Will Not Be Evicted from Kibagenge Farm
Feb 20, 2026

MPs Bisau and Pukose Assure Over 20,000 Families in Trans Nzoia They Will Not Be Evicted from Kibagenge Farm

MP Kaunya Defends Busia Claim Over Changara After Waluke's Challenge
Feb 18, 2026

MP Kaunya Defends Busia Claim Over Changara After Waluke's Challenge

MP Waluke, Governor Lusaka Lock Horns Over Ruto’s Re-Election Coordinator Role: “You’re an Imposter with No Influence”
Feb 17, 2026

MP Waluke, Governor Lusaka Lock Horns Over Ruto’s Re-Election Coordinator Role: “You’re an Imposter with No Influence”

Brave Watchman Killed by Thugs While Protecting Supermarket in Kabula
Feb 16, 2026

Brave Watchman Killed by Thugs While Protecting Supermarket in Kabula

'Depressed' contractor dies awaiting Ksh.36M payment from Nairobi County gov't
Feb 14, 2026

'Depressed' contractor dies awaiting Ksh.36M payment from Nairobi County gov't

Who Is Catherine Omanyo? ODM's New Acting Secretary General Profiled
Feb 13, 2026

Who Is Catherine Omanyo? ODM's New Acting Secretary General Profiled

Suspected Phone Hacker Arrested in Eldoret Raid, Stolen Devices and Hacking Tools Seized  23 web pages
Feb 12, 2026

Suspected Phone Hacker Arrested in Eldoret Raid, Stolen Devices and Hacking Tools Seized 23 web pages

Two Confirmed Dead as Sand Buries Workers in Webuye West Quarry.
Feb 12, 2026

Two Confirmed Dead as Sand Buries Workers in Webuye West Quarry.

Empowering Busia's Youth through Poultry farming
Feb 10, 2026

Empowering Busia's Youth through Poultry farming

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka Rejects Wetang’ula’s Presidential Ambitions, Urges Luhyas to Field Own Candidate in 2027
Feb 7, 2026

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka Rejects Wetang’ula’s Presidential Ambitions, Urges Luhyas to Field Own Candidate in 2027

Bungoma Gubernatorial Race Heats Up as Deputy Governor Jenipher Mbatiany Announces 2027 Bid
Feb 7, 2026

Bungoma Gubernatorial Race Heats Up as Deputy Governor Jenipher Mbatiany Announces 2027 Bid

Namachanja High School Registers High Student Enrollment as It Strengthens Discipline, Staffing, and Infrastructure
Feb 6, 2026

Namachanja High School Registers High Student Enrollment as It Strengthens Discipline, Staffing, and Infrastructure

Bungoma Goliath Thrilled as Construction Begins on Dream Three-Bedroom Village Home
Feb 6, 2026

Bungoma Goliath Thrilled as Construction Begins on Dream Three-Bedroom Village Home

Former Bungoma Governor Wangamati Demands Accountability for KSh 600 Million Bursary Fund, Rejects Christmas Tree Spending Claims
Feb 6, 2026

Former Bungoma Governor Wangamati Demands Accountability for KSh 600 Million Bursary Fund, Rejects Christmas Tree Spending Claims

Cargo Truck Engulfed in Flames in Malaba, Sparking Fears of Major Disaster in Busy Border TownMalaba.
Feb 4, 2026

Cargo Truck Engulfed in Flames in Malaba, Sparking Fears of Major Disaster in Busy Border TownMalaba.

Trans Nzoia Doctors Issue 14-Day Strike Notice Over Unpaid Dues.
Feb 3, 2026

Trans Nzoia Doctors Issue 14-Day Strike Notice Over Unpaid Dues.

EACC Grills Busia Governor Paul Otuoma Over Ksh1.4 Billion Graft Claims.
Feb 3, 2026

EACC Grills Busia Governor Paul Otuoma Over Ksh1.4 Billion Graft Claims.

Bungoma Grilled Over Sh3.6 Million Christmas Tree Lighting… in September.
Feb 3, 2026

Bungoma Grilled Over Sh3.6 Million Christmas Tree Lighting… in September.

Over 10 Shops Burnt to Ground in Malaba
Jan 31, 2026

Over 10 Shops Burnt to Ground in Malaba

Tragedy as father, two children killed in Busia house fire
Jan 31, 2026

Tragedy as father, two children killed in Busia house fire

Fuel Lorry Ploughs Into Saloon Car in Kocholia – Busia.
Jan 30, 2026

Fuel Lorry Ploughs Into Saloon Car in Kocholia – Busia.

5-Year-Old Dies, 13 Hospitalised After Eating Suspected Poisonous Meat in Bungoma
Jan 30, 2026

5-Year-Old Dies, 13 Hospitalised After Eating Suspected Poisonous Meat in Bungoma

Bungoma Signs Solar Deal for 119 Hospitals with KCB, Sentec ltd.
Jan 29, 2026

Bungoma Signs Solar Deal for 119 Hospitals with KCB, Sentec ltd.

Bungoma Man Gets Life Imprisonment for Defiling 10-Year-Old Granddaughter.
Jan 28, 2026

Bungoma Man Gets Life Imprisonment for Defiling 10-Year-Old Granddaughter.

Vihiga Governor Wilber Otichillo Faces Senate Heat Over Spending KSh 5 Million on Housewarming
Jan 27, 2026

Vihiga Governor Wilber Otichillo Faces Senate Heat Over Spending KSh 5 Million on Housewarming

"BUSIA COUNTY REVENUE COLLECTION SOARS AFTER GRAFT CRACKDOWN"
Jan 27, 2026

"BUSIA COUNTY REVENUE COLLECTION SOARS AFTER GRAFT CRACKDOWN"

Family in Busia Pleads for Government Aid to Bring Home Son Killed in Russia-Ukraine War.
Jan 26, 2026

Family in Busia Pleads for Government Aid to Bring Home Son Killed in Russia-Ukraine War.

Kibabii University Mourns Passing of Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Donald Namasaka Siamba
Jan 25, 2026

Kibabii University Mourns Passing of Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Donald Namasaka Siamba

 Deplorable Learning Conditions at St. Peter’s Namasa Primary School in Bumala,Bungoma.
Jan 23, 2026

Deplorable Learning Conditions at St. Peter’s Namasa Primary School in Bumala,Bungoma.

TRUCK DRIVER FOUND DEAD BEHIND THE WHEEL ON BUNGOMA - MALABA HIGHWAY
Jan 22, 2026

TRUCK DRIVER FOUND DEAD BEHIND THE WHEEL ON BUNGOMA - MALABA HIGHWAY

Shincheonji church condemns government’s targeting, calls for constitutional respect
Jan 21, 2026

Shincheonji church condemns government’s targeting, calls for constitutional respect

Young Man Wearing Headphones Killed by a Train in Bungoma.
Jan 21, 2026

Young Man Wearing Headphones Killed by a Train in Bungoma.

Speaker Wetang'ula Addresses Health Rumors in Video, Dismisses 'Torch' Curse Speculations
Jan 21, 2026

Speaker Wetang'ula Addresses Health Rumors in Video, Dismisses 'Torch' Curse Speculations

Union claims sidelining in Pan Paper employee payout despite government release of funds.
Jan 21, 2026

Union claims sidelining in Pan Paper employee payout despite government release of funds.

Kirinyaga man dies by suicide after leaving instructions on burial.
Jan 21, 2026

Kirinyaga man dies by suicide after leaving instructions on burial.

ECDE in crisis as MP Barasa promises playgrounds, quality learning for Bungoma’s young learners
Jan 21, 2026

ECDE in crisis as MP Barasa promises playgrounds, quality learning for Bungoma’s young learners

Students In Bungoma Protest Over A Teacher Having Romantic Relationships with Students.
Jan 20, 2026

Students In Bungoma Protest Over A Teacher Having Romantic Relationships with Students.

40-Year-Old Man Allegedly Sets Parents' Home Ablaze Over KSh 100.
Jan 19, 2026

40-Year-Old Man Allegedly Sets Parents' Home Ablaze Over KSh 100.

Court Directs Mumias East MP Peter Salasya to Publicly Apologize in Ongoing Hate Speech Case
Jan 19, 2026

Court Directs Mumias East MP Peter Salasya to Publicly Apologize in Ongoing Hate Speech Case

Busia Actress Claims She Thought It Was Cold Water While Pouring It on Boyfriend.
Jan 18, 2026

Busia Actress Claims She Thought It Was Cold Water While Pouring It on Boyfriend.

Governor Lusaka Wants Natembeya to Unite with Ruto for Stronger Western Region
Jan 18, 2026

Governor Lusaka Wants Natembeya to Unite with Ruto for Stronger Western Region

Actor in Busia Burns Lover With Hot Water.
Jan 16, 2026

Actor in Busia Burns Lover With Hot Water.

Flora Onyango Completes 74-hr Tree Hugging Challenge.
Jan 15, 2026

Flora Onyango Completes 74-hr Tree Hugging Challenge.

Lugari Mp Files Defamation Case Against Kakamega DG Ayub Savula.
Jan 15, 2026

Lugari Mp Files Defamation Case Against Kakamega DG Ayub Savula.

Ryan Injendi Weds His Girlfriend Dorothy.
Jan 15, 2026

Ryan Injendi Weds His Girlfriend Dorothy.

Nuru Okanga Builds A House For A widow in Kholera.
Jan 15, 2026

Nuru Okanga Builds A House For A widow in Kholera.

A School In Kakamega Scores 34E's ,134 D+
Jan 15, 2026

A School In Kakamega Scores 34E's ,134 D+

MC SHANZU COMPLETES 84 HRS TREE HUGGING CHALLENGE.
Jan 14, 2026

MC SHANZU COMPLETES 84 HRS TREE HUGGING CHALLENGE.

Zachariah Barasa Rejects Smart City Project In Bungoma Town.
Jan 14, 2026

Zachariah Barasa Rejects Smart City Project In Bungoma Town.

St.Peter'S Mwiruti In Bungoma Breaks Record In 2025 Kcse Exams
Jan 14, 2026

St.Peter'S Mwiruti In Bungoma Breaks Record In 2025 Kcse Exams

Decomposing Bodies Found Dumbed In A Septic Tank In Vihiga.
Jan 13, 2026

Decomposing Bodies Found Dumbed In A Septic Tank In Vihiga.

A Woman in Bungoma Has Launched a 74-hour tree-hugging marathon.
Jan 13, 2026

A Woman in Bungoma Has Launched a 74-hour tree-hugging marathon.

Secondary Schools in Teso Central Sub-County Shine in 2025 KCSE Results
Jan 10, 2026

Secondary Schools in Teso Central Sub-County Shine in 2025 KCSE Results

TWO PEOPLE NARROWLY ESCAPE DEATH AT RIVER NZOIA.
Jan 9, 2026

TWO PEOPLE NARROWLY ESCAPE DEATH AT RIVER NZOIA.

MARY EMASE AMKOSOA OKIYA OMTATAH
Jan 6, 2026

MARY EMASE AMKOSOA OKIYA OMTATAH