Hilton Otenyo

Kakamega, Kenya

Correspondent at The Star (Kenya)

Journalist at Radio Africa Group, father and peace and law abiding Kenyan

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Study: Migori gold miners exposed to toxic mercury

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo

In SummaryThe study found that mercury, the toxic heavy metal used in gold processing, is silently poisoning water, soils and the environment. Water samples near gold mining hotspots showed mercury levels of up to 100 times higher than the safety threshold for drinking water. Eunice Atieno extracts gold at Osiri-Matanda mine in Nyatike, Migori /FILE Artisanal and small-scale gold miners in Migori County are directly exposed to mercury-related occupational and safety risks, a new study shows.
Agency gets Sh300m loan for water in Busia and Bungoma

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo

Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency chairman John Imoite at a funeral in Teso North, Busia county / HILTON OTENYOTHE Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency has secured Sh300 million funding from the African Development Bank to address persistent water shortage in parts of Busia and Bungoma counties.
We're coming for you, Masengeli warns funeral disrupters

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo

In SummaryDeputy Inspector General of police Gilbert Masengeli cited that in Western Kenya, incidents of violent clashes have been witnessed in funerals. Masengeli spoke while commissioning a church and mosque at the Kakamega Administration Police camp in Kakamega townThe National Police Service has put on notice politicians promoting political intolerance, inciting and funding youth to create chaos in funerals and other public gatherings.
Western smells coffee: state to build mill, research centre

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo

In SummaryThe government is keen on supporting the diversification of farming in the West to bolster efforts aimed at eradicating poverty. Kakamega county will be used to pilot the programme. The government will set up a coffee research institute and a factory in the West. Co-operatives and Small and Medium Enterprises Development CS Wycliffe Oparanya said the government is looking for 100 acres for the institute to support the coffee industry in the region.
Something is fishy about Kakamega’s idle market, say traders

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo

The Sh10 million Kakamega fish market remains unoccupied a month after commissioning. Traders who were to use the facility are still displaying their fish in the open. “We are still out here yet the market is dormant. No one is telling us what’s happening. We ought to have occupied the market when it was commissioned but it was locked after the minister left,” said a fishmonger who declined to be named for fear of victimisation by the market management.
Family claims foul play in Malaba senior cop’s death

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo

In SummaryHis family claims he was murdered. Murunga died on February 2 in what was initially said to be an accident involving a motorcycle. The state has warned against speculation over the cause of death of Malaba deputy OCS Tobias Murunga. His family claims he was murdered. Murunga died on February 2 in what was initially said to be an accident involving a motorcycle.
Kakamega advertises public service board jobs

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo

In SummaryGovernor Fernandes Barasa placed an advertisement in the local dailies on Thursday calling for applications for the positions of board chairman and three members. Applicants have until February 26 to express their interests to the selection panel. Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa in Parliament /FILEKakamega government has started to replace members of the county public service board who were impeached in December 2023.
State launches works at Sh50m Lugari market

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo

In SummaryThe 200-stall facility is part of the national government’s Economic Stimulus Programme aimed at stimulating local economies. It is expected to be completed in six months. The government has launched the construction of a Sh50 million modern market in Lugari subcounty in Kakamega county.
Kakamega county bans open-air cooking, food vending

Jan 17, 2025 | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo

Kakamega Health CEC Peninah Mukabane. /PENINAH MUKABANE/XThe county government of Kakamega has banned open-air cooking and hawking of food across the county. In a circular to public health officers, acting health executive Peninah Mukabane said the move is aimed at protecting the public from foodborne illnesses.
State mulls GBV fund to support victims amid sharp rise in cases

Dec 10, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo |Mathews Ndanyi

Government to set up the kitty under the Office of the Women Rights AdviserRealtime11 December 2024 - 07:39In SummaryThe initiative highlights the urgent need for a collaborative government-led campaign to create awareness across all sectors. The initiative will address systemic challenges, including domestic violence, violence against children, and female genital mutilation.