James Omoro

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Writer at The Standard (Kenya)

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Heroic send-off as the body of slain Kasipul MP is transported home

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Omoro

The hearse carrying slain Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were’s body was leaving Kabunde Airstrip in Homa Bay Town Constituency. (James Omoro, Standard). Emotions ran high today as the body of slain Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were was transported to his home ahead of his burial scheduled for Friday.
Shun politicians who perpetrate violence in Homa Bay, Mbadi tells parties

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Omoro

National Treasury CS John Mbadi addresses mourners during the burial of his nephew Tom Otieno at Got Adundo village in Suba South Constituency, on May 3, 2024. [James Omoro, Standard]The Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has challenged political parties to disown aspirants who perpetrate violence. Mbadi said the brutal murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were was shocking and expressed confidence that the government will ensure justice is served.
ODM leaders threaten to exit broad-based government over Kasipul MP murder

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Omoro

ODM leaders have threatened to walk out of the broad-based government if the State fails to arrest and prosecute the killers of slain Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were. Were was killed by an unknown gunman who shot him severally on Nairobi city’s Ngong road on Wednesday evening. His death has elicited tension in Kasipul Constituency, Homa Bay County. But the death is now threatening the sustainability of the broad-based government signed by President William Ruto and ODM Leader Raila Odinga.
National Madaraka Day celebration on top gear in Homa Bay

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Omoro

Interior PS Raymond Omollo and Governor Wanga addressing journalists in Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay town on April 29, 2025. [James Omoro, Standard]Authorities are competing against time to complete several multi-million infrastructure projects ahead of this year's Madaraka Day Celebrations to be held in the county. Among the major upgrades is the expansion of Raila Odinga Stadium, which will now accommodate more than 10,000 people.
Kebs wants consumers to take lead in war against fake goods

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Omoro

The Kenya Bureau of Standards Testing Services Manager Tom Oduor addresses journalists in Homa Bay town on infiltration of substandard goods in markets, in Homa Bay, on April 29, 2025. [James Omoro, Standard]The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) wants consumers to be vigilant to curb the infiltration of counterfeit goods in markets. Kebs Lake Regional Manager in charge of Laboratory Testing Services Tom Oduor said consumers can play a big role in the war against substandard goods.
Kebs wants consumers to take lead in war against fake goods

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Omoro

The Kenya Bureau of Standards Testing Services Manager Tom Oduor addresses journalists in Homa Bay town on infiltration of substandard goods in markets, in Homa Bay, on April 29, 2025. [James Omoro, Standard]The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) wants consumers to be vigilant to curb the infiltration of counterfeit goods in markets. Kebs Lake Regional Manager in charge of Laboratory Testing Services Tom Oduor said consumers can play a big role in the war against substandard goods.
Relief as 1,544 girls get education scholarships

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Omoro

As schools reopen, 1,544 girls, including teenage mothers, have been awarded full scholarships to complete their education. The students, drawn from various sub-counties in Nairobi, come from low-income families, mainly residing in Kibera, Mathare, Huruma, and other informal settlements.
Raila defends Orengo and Nyong'o, says ODM is not in coalition with Ruto

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Omoro

ODM leader Raila Odinga has moved to quell the wrangles among his foot soldiers over the co-operation between his party and President William Ruto’s UDA party. Yesterday, the ODM leader defended his long-term allies Siaya Governor James Orengo and his Kisumu counterpart Anyang Nyong'o, who have launched criticisms against President Ruto's regime.
Aga Khan Hospital to offer cancer services in Homa Bay

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Omoro

Cancer patients in Homa Bay have received a boost following an agreement between the devolved unit and Aga Khan Hospital to offer cancer treatment in the country. For several years, the patients had been forced to travel to either Eldoret or Nairobi to seek treatment. Yesterday, however, Aga Khan Hospital confirmed it will offer cancer services at the Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital.
Residents decry losses after hippos damage their farms

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Omoro

Farmers along the shores of Lake Vitoria in Homa Bay County are counting huge losses due to an invasion of their crops by hippopotamuses. The farmers who grow maize, cotton and horticultural crops such as sukuma wiki, cabbage, tomatoes and onions are counting losses over destruction of their crops. At Angalo village in Homa Bay Sub-county, several farmers are decrying losses after the hippos invaded their farms.