Calistus Luchetu

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Embrace farmers' training to boost production, eradicate poverty -State told

Jun 15, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Calistus Luchetu

An agriculture-based organization in Kakamega has cited farmer training as a crucial component that would transform the agricultural sector in the country. While addressing the media on Friday during the Kakamega agricultural show organized by the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK), Tupande by One Acre Fund organization’s Communications Specialist Karigu Ekumbo said the organization has prioritized training to farmers to enable high production.
Government determined to connect internet to every village, says CS Owalo

Jun 11, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Calistus Luchetu

The government will roll out 100,000 kilometres of fibre internet connection all over the country, the ICT Cabinet Secretary has said. Speaking during the launch of Konza skills laboratory, CS Eliud Owalo said digital skilling was a key thematic area under the government's digital superhighway. “We will connect internet to schools, markets and all public institutions at the villages.
Savula lashes out at leaders pushing regional kingpin talks

Jun 10, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Calistus Luchetu

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has urged leaders across the country to shun tribal politics and support President William Ruto in uniting Kenyans and building the economy. Savula said there was no need for creating regional kingpins aligned to different communities as the country needs to be united on the fact that all are Kenyans. “As leaders we must emulate the President of the republic of Kenya over the advice he is giving us as young generation leaders,” Savula said.
National government takes over Bukhungu Stadium renovations

Jun 7, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Calistus Luchetu

The national government has taken over renovation works at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega after the county government admitted to facing financial challenges, Sports Cabinet SecretaryAbabu Namwamba has said. The CS said the national government will now fast-track the upgrade as preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gather pace.
MCAs debate bill for safe houses, free treatment for Kakamega SGBV victims

May 10, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Calistus Luchetu

Victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Kakamega will have safe houses to shelter them if a bill before the county assembly is passed into law. The safe houses and shelters shall offer temporary stay for the victims, the bill states. Case management services which include psychosocial and legal support as well as follow up care will be offered in the safe houses to ensure access to justice.
Dialogue with doctors to end strike - Women rep urges State

Apr 12, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Calistus Luchetu

Kakamega Women rep Elsie Muhanda speaking in Kakamega on Friday As the doctors’ strike enters the 4th week Kakamega Women representative Elsie Muhanda has come to the defense of the medics urging the government to have a dialogue with them. Muhanda said it is not appropriate to give doctors ultimatums and issue threats about firing them if they don’t go to work. “These doctors are in high demand and we can easily lose them to the private sector yet we need them in our public facilities.
Governor Barasa, western MPs oppose new sugar sector tax payment system

Apr 10, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Calistus Luchetu

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa addressing Muslim faithfuls at the Lugari station mosque during Eid celebrations on April 10, 2024 Kakamega Governor Fernandez Barasa has voiced his sentiments against the new sugar sector tax and payment charges.
Kakamega farmers urged to plant trees to mitigate climate change

Mar 15, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Calistus Luchetu

Tupande One Acre Fund organisation communications officer Ms Karigu Ekumbo A social enterprise based in Kakamega has called on farmers in the Western region to embrace Agro-forestry in a bid to mitigate worldwide hazards of climate change and global warming.
kakamega Governor optimistic Bukhungu will host CHAN Cup

Jan 25, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Calistus Luchetu

Kakamega governor Fernandez Barasa has expressed optimism that Bukhungu Stadium will host the CHAN competitions in September this year in its complete status. Barasa said due to his close working relationship with President William Ruto, the county has secured Sh1 billion from the national government to complete the 30,000-seater stadium.
Patients stranded as Mukumu Hospital medical staff strike

Jan 9, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Calistus Luchetu

Monday morning, patients at St. Elizabeth Hospital Mukumu were treated to an unusual occurrence in which they found themselves left on their own without the attention of doctors, nurses and even subordinate staff who had down their tools. The Catholic Mission hospital staff temporarily disrupted the flow of traffic along the Kisumu –Kakamega highway as they conducted peaceful demonstrations in demand of their salaries of between five to 10 Months from the hospital administration.