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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Amagoro residents demand roadblock back to tame crime

4 days 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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.
Osotsi demands action over expired drugs in public hospitals

1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.