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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Osotsi demands action over expired drugs in public hospitals

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

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi at the Friends Church Vokoli on Sunday /HILTON OTENYOVihiga County Senator Godfrey Osotsi has called for urgent reforms of the policies guiding procurement, stocking and distribution of drugs in public hospitals. Osotsi said that the reforms will end situations where public institutions stock expired drugs that compromises the safety of patients and the efficiency of inventory management in public healthcare systems.
Implement sugar development levy, sugar research, farmers tell KSB

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

The Kenya National Federation of Sugarcane Farmers has urged the government to immediately implement sections of the Sugar Act that do not require the establishment of further structures. Federation deputy secretary general Simon Wesechere said the Kenya Sugar Board should implement requirements for sugar research and the Sugar Development Levy.
ODM deal with state seeks to address Gen Z concerns, says Osotsi

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

In SummaryHe said Raila had appointed him to monitor the implementation of the MoU. Osotsi however said the government has not addressed any of the 10 issues agreed upon in the MoU. ODM engagement with the President William Ruto administration is a push for what the Gen Zs were clamouring for, ODM deputy leader Godfrey Osotsi has said.
Doctors' strike cripples services at Kakamega General Hospital

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

In SummaryOnly medical officers employed on contract and clinical officers were on duty. Out-patient department was not working and wards had no patients. Services at the Kakamega County General Hospital were crippled on Tuesday as doctors’ strike entered day two. Patients were turned away and those in critical condition were referred to faith-based health facilities within the county. Only medical officers employed on contract and clinical officers were on duty.
State rolls out civic education to enhance uptake of Hustler Fund

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

MSMEs CS Wycliffe Oparanya/ WYCLIFE OPARANYA/XThe government has rolled out a programme to sensitise Kenyans on operations of Hustler Fund and its products. Co-operatives and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya said Cabinet approved the programme after reports that the fund has failed to meet its objectives.
Fast-track works on Kakamega airstrip, urges Governor Barasa

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

Kakamega airstrip /FILEKakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has appealed to the national government to fast-track renovation works on the Kakamega airstrip. Barasa asked Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to speed up the renovation of the runway to resume operations.
Study: Migori gold miners exposed to toxic mercury

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.