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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Sugarcane farmers now resolve to revive Busia Outgrowers Company

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

Cane yard with sugarcane for crushing at the Mumias Sugar Company /FILESugarcane farmers in Busia county have agreed on revival of the troubled Busia Out-growers Company (Boco). The farmers resolved during an engagement forum with Mumias Sugar (2021) Ltd at Kisoko in Nambale constituency to carry out fresh registration of members before holding election of directors in three weeks. The farmers said they had been subjected to suffering because of the instabilities in the management of the company.
Kakamega proposes Sh18.2 billion budget next financial year

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

Wananchi follow proceedings during public participation on the Kakamega government’s proposed budget for 2025-26 on June 4 /HILTON OTENYOThe county government of Kakamega has proposed a budget of Sh18.2 billion in the 2025-2026 financial year, Sh1 billion more than its expenditure this financial year. The estimates comprise Sh12 billion recurrent expenditure, translating into 66.21 per cent, and Sh6.1 billion or 33.79 per cent development expenditure.
Luhya unity push a ploy to support Ruto, says Osotsi

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

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi /FILEThe current push for unity of top Luhya leaders is a disguise to mobilise the region to support President William Ruto’s re-election, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has said. Osotsi said the clamour by some MPs from the region to push for the unity of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has nothing to do with the community.
Auditor General flags Sh37 million unsupported bank overdraft in Kakamega

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

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu/FILEAuditor General Nancy Gathungu has flagged a Sh37 million unsupported bank overdraft facility by the Kakamega County assembly. Gathungu said in her audit for the county assembly for 2023-24 that the assembly management acquired the loan in 2022 which had accumulated interest to Sh4,395,207, resulting in an accumulated balance of Sh41,395,207 as at February 2024. “However, the loan agreement and approvals were not provided for audit review.
Unite to accelerate growth, better services, Osotsi urges Vihiga leaders

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

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi /FILE Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has urged thecounty leadership to forge a united front and prioritise capital investment over recurrent expenditure to speed up development and improve service delivery. In his state of the county address to the assembly on Wednesday, Osotsi called for a collaborative approachbetween the executive and county assemblies.
Military to help complete stalled Sh6.2 billion Kakamega hospital

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo |Mathews Ndanyi

KDF officials at Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital site on June 4 /HILTON OTENYOThe Kenya Defence Forces will be involved in the completion of the stalled Sh6.2 billion Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital, Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has said. He said the national government has agreed to put in Sh500 million and the county government another Sh300 million for the completion and equipping of the first phase of the facility.
Lack of investor blamed for stalled Sh100m Malava milk processing plant

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo |Mathews Ndanyi

Milk plant/SCREENGRABKakamega residents will have to wait longer for the construction of a milk processing plant. Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has said the completion of the proposed plant has been delayed because the county is still looking for an investor. “The process of procuring an investor for the plant is ongoing and we will soon settle on one to equip and run the factory,” Savula told the Star in his office.
Amagoro residents demand roadblock back to tame crime

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Hilton Otenyo

Amagoro Road/HANDOUT Amagoro residents have demanded the immediate reinstatement of Ikapolok roadblock to tame insecurity. They said that the removal of the roadblock has escalated theft and trafficking of contraband goods along the busy highway linking Kenya and Uganda.
Arrest those beating drums of war, Savula tells state

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

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has asked the government to arrest politicians balkanising the country ahead of the 2027 general election. He said politicians beating drums of war for personal political gains were insensitive to national security and a threat to peaceful co-existence. Savula asked leaders to tone down on electioneering rhetoric and focus on serving Kenyans.
Give UHC staff permanent terms of service, Osotsi tells state

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

ODM deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi /FILEThe government should urgently regularise terms of service for Universal Health Coverage workers to ensure the success of the programme, ODM deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi has said. The Vihiga senator said giving UHC staff permanent and pensionable terms of service will address the long-standing issues that have affected the programme.