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4 weeks ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Florence Owiti |Joshua Cheloti |Asher Omondi
A man from Homa Bay county painfully recalled finding out that he has contracted Tuberculosis (TB) The man admitted that things have never been the same again since he was confirmed to have the disease, and now always wears a mask He remains optimistic that he will one day be fully recovered even as the county works with partners in supporting TB patients Don't miss out! Join Tuko.co.ke Sports News channel on WhatsApp now! Imagine going to the hospital seeking treatment for what you thought...
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1 month ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Florence Owiti |Joshua Cheloti
Tens of locals in Homa Bay and Kisumu counties were left homeless after fierce windstorms ravaged their homes The windstorms were reported on the night of Sunday, March 24, which affected at least 17 houses in Homa Bay In an exclusive Interview with TUKO.co.ke, Central Kochia location chief Eucabeth Obila said the affected families were in urgent need of help Don't miss out! Join Tuko.co.ke Sports News channel on WhatsApp now! Several families in Kochia ward, Rangwe sub-county in Homa Bay...
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1 month ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Florence Owiti |Joshua Cheloti
Police officers in Homa Bay arrested a pastor after a report was filed by a local Civil Society OrganisationThe man of God is said to have impregnated the Form Two girl when she lured her into his house on January 10Police confirmed the arrest and said he was set to be arraigned in an Oyugis Law Court on Thursday, March 20Homa Bay: Detectives attached to Ringa Police Post have arrested a pastor in his 50s for allegedly impregnating a Form Two student.
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1 month ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Florence Owiti |Joshua Cheloti |Asher Omondi
Learning in two schools within Migori schools was temporarily suspended after strong winds destroyed the classroom roofsThe winds which accompanied heavy rainfall witnessed in the area on the night of Monday, March 10Several rental houses at Nyandiwa trading centre and a police station were also affected by the windsHoma Bay: Property of an unknown value has been destroyed after strong winds, which accompanied heavy rainfall, blew off classrooms' roofs in two schools in Suba South.
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1 month ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Florence Owiti |Sarah Zadock |Joshua Cheloti
ODM leader Raila Odinga might announce his next political move after failing to secure the African Union Commission as early as Friday, February 28 Odinga held consultative meetings with ODM members in Homa Bay and Migori after which he hinted at the anticipated announcement The former Prime Minister will on Friday, February 28, grace an Orange party’s 20th anniversary celebration in Busia Orange Democratic Movement Leader Raila Odinga has hinted that he will be making a major political...
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2 months ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Florence Owiti |Joshua Cheloti
Lambwe Special Secondary School has been a beacon of hope for children with hearing impairment for years The school is ill-equipped with a learning environment not so conducive for the learners who need special attention TUKO.co.ke spoke to the school’s principal who listed poor sanitation, lack of decent boarding facilities and shortage of teachers as issues that need urgent attention Don't miss out! Join Tuko.co.ke Sports News channel on WhatsApp now! Homa Bay: For over six years, Lambwe...
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2 months ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Florence Owiti |Joshua Cheloti
Some political leaders in Homa Bay county have urged former prime minister Raila Odinga to take a three-month break from local politics Ruma Kaksingri MCA Titus Asiago noted that the country still needs Raila, whom he described as young and energetic However, some residents noted that with Raila's failed African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship bid, returning to local politics would not be ideal for him A section of political leaders and residents of Homa Bay county has expressed divergent...
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2 months ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Florence Owiti |Joshua Cheloti
The United States suspended funding for nearly all foreign assistance programs, with health projects in Africa being the most affected USAID was supporting many projects across Kenya, including providing HIV/AIDS patients with free antiretroviral (ARV) drugs TUKO.co.ke spoke to one of the beneficiaries of the project in Homa Bay county who admitted the decision would spell doom for them However, Homa Bay Health Chief Officer Kevin Osuri assured HIV/AIDS patients that they now have sufficient...
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2 months ago | 
tuko.co.ke | Florence Owiti |Joshua Cheloti
A group of unknown people gained entry into the man’s house and attacked him while in his bedroomAccording to the police, the attackers were armed with knives and other crude weaponsThe wife, who watched as the man was stabbed to death, has been summoned by the police to help in the probeHoma Bay: Police in Suba South Sub County are investigating an incident where a 35-year-old man was murdered by unknown people inside his house in Miramba village, Gwasi West Location.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
tuko.co.ke | Florence Owiti |Faith Chandianya
Nicholas Ogada, the principal of Owiro Mixed Secondary School in Rachuonyo Sub-county, has raised concerns about the discipline and integrity of his male students. He explained that this is because male pupils are more prone to sneaking out of school than their female counterparts. Why do Oriwo secondary school male students miss classes? Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Ogada said the male students flee to nearby sand harvesting sites to earn money for school fees or pocket money.
