Robert Omollo

Kenya

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Traffic to be diverted in Homa Bay during Madaraka Day celebrations

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Robert Omollo

Security team led by Nyanza Regional Commissioner Flora Mworoa in Homa Bay town after briefing the media on Madaraka Day celebrations on May 31, 2025. /ROBERT OMOLLOMotorists travelling to Kisumu and other major towns in Nyanza region via Homa Bay town will be forced to use unusual routes due to closure of some roads to pave way for Madaraka Day celebrations in the county on Sunday.
How Wanga thrives as first female governor in Nyanza

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Robert Omollo

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga wears many hats. When she is not scratching her head on how to turn her county into a success, she is busy being a mother to her two children. The 44-year-old is the first female governor in Nyanza, and is deliberate about carrying women along by providing mentorship. She spoke exclusively to the Star’s Robert Omollo on her background, inspirations, highs and low. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.
How I survived assassination attempt - Homa Bay Deputy Governor Magwanga

4 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Robert Omollo

Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga on Monday recorded a statement with the police for investigations after his security officers engaged in gunfire exchange with unknown gangsters. Magwanga said the Sunday night incident occurred when a group of gangsters trailed his car to his home in Kabuor village in East Kamagak ward, Kasipul constituency, ostensibly to assassinate him. The gangsters reportedly shot at his car twice with an intention of killing him on Sunday night.
Family link politicians to Kasipul MP’s murder

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Robert Omollo

Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were’s elder brother Dalmas Were speaks to the press on Thursday / ROBERT OMOLLOThe family of slain Kasipul MPCharles Ong’ondo Were has linkedunnamed politicians to his Wednesday night assassination. His brothers Dalmas Otieno,James Were and Paul Juma directedtheir anger at the state for inaction,saying the murder had been wellplanned before its execution.
KICD partners with Homa Bay educationists to sensitise parents on CBC pathways

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Robert Omollo

HOCEN officials Rolex Ong’ute and Julius Omuga during the sensitisation at Osodo Primary School in Suba North constituency on Monday /ROBERT OMOLLOAn organisation in Homa Bay has partnered with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development to sensitise parents on pathways of the Competency-Based Curriculum. Homa Bay County Education Network (HOCEN) is engaging parents in primary schools in the county to enable them to understand what CBC entails.
Homa Bay calls for support to end HIV, defilement and GBV

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Robert Omollo

In SummaryTeen pregnancy and sexual gender-based violence hinder Homa Bay girls from achieving their academic dream as some drop out of school. Its rise has raised concerns as professionals call for concerted efforts to thwart it.
Initiative puts smile on faces of widowers

Mar 7, 2025 | the-star.co.ke | Robert Omollo

In SummaryOfficials of the Widowers Empowerment Programme say many of the senior citizens are neglected, despite having grown-up children. Director Samuel Okombo said many widowers remain lonely as their children move on with their lives. Sam Okombo trims mzee Benson Okeyo’s nails at Arujo chief’s office in Homa Bay town on Thursday /ROBERT OMOLLOElderly widowers in Homa Bay are getting support to live better.
Mourner dead, 24 hurt in Homa Bay accident

Feb 26, 2025 | the-star.co.ke | Robert Omollo

A mourner died and 24 others were injured in an accident on their way to collect a body from a mortuary in Suba South constituency in Homa Bay county. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription keeps our mission alive and empowers us to provide high-quality, trustworthy journalism. Join us today to make a difference!Already Subscribed? Sign in
Let's give back to our former schools, Nyanza professionals urged

Aug 16, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Robert Omollo

Education professionals from Nyanza have been urged to give back and support other development projects in primary and secondary schools they learnt at. Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association Homa Bay chairman Dickens Bula and Homa Bay High School principal Vincent Mayienga argued that many learning institutions in Nyanza region are struggling with limited resources in schools.
Activists sue to block construction of Homa Bay headquarters

Aug 4, 2024 | the-star.co.ke | Robert Omollo

Two Homa Bay activists have moved to court seeking to stop construction of new county headquarters citing failure to undertake public participation. Evans Oloo and Michael Kojo argued that the administration did not get approval from MCAs before getting into agreement with the County Pension Fund to undertake the project. The agreement with CPF was reached in May, for the construction of offices at Arujo in Homa Bay Town constituency.