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Hivisasa
April 26, 2018
A Jubilee elected MP in Nyamira County has defended Governor Nyagarama from the allegations that he should be blamed for the absence of Nyamira MCAs at the Kakamega governors' conference. Nyamira County Women Representative Jerusha Momanyi defended the ODM governor saying the MCAs should stopÃâà...
Hivisasa
April 26, 2018
Nyamira County commissioner Isaiah Nakoru has commended police officers across the region for their cooperation and commitment to end livestock theft in Nyamira. Nakoru stated that the security team has fought cattle rustlers tirelessly in Nyamira county. "It has been along journey fighting livestock theftÃâà...
Hivisasa
April 23, 2018
Nyamira County Governor John Nyagarama has denied claims that he is a dictator, who imposed himself to the people. The ODM governor said he was duly elected during the August 8, 2017 polls by Nyamira electorates. “The residents of Nyamira elected me in good faith during the last year's polls.
Hivisasa
April 21, 2018
Nyamira County Women Representative Jerusha Momanyi for more enrollment to schools moments after Kuwait government promised to donate money for construction of classes. According to her, the Kuwait and Kenyan governments partnered to build modern classrooms in the region to provide aÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
April 12, 2018
Tigoi Girls hockey team came from a goal down to beat Nyamira 2-1 and book a semi-final date with Keruguya Girls at the ongoing Term One Games at Kangaru High School today. Both teams, who were drawn in Pool 'B', had played to a barren draw in the first half, before Nyamira got the lead throughÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
April 12, 2018
Mr Orina was given a three-month compulsory leave to await his appearance before various assembly committees to clear his name. County Speaker Moffat Teya said Mr Orina was sent home following accusations of financial impropriety. Mr Orina is accused of failing to remit more than Sh12.5 million asÃâà...
Daily Nation
April 11, 2018
Daniel Orina, who was suspended as Nyamira County Clerk over claims of of financial impropriety. PHOTO | MAGATI OBEBO | NATION MEDIA GROUP ... Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Daniel Orina has been suspended over abuse of office. Mr Orina was given a three-month compulsory leave to awaitÃâà...
Daily Nation
April 11, 2018
Daniel Orina, who was suspended as Nyamira County Clerk over claims of of financial impropriety. PHOTO | MAGATI OBEBO | NATION MEDIA GROUP ... Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Daniel Orina has been suspended over abuse of office. Mr Orina was given a three-month compulsory leave to awaitÃâà...
Daily Nation
April 10, 2018
Maize farmers in Nyamira county are worried that their maize harvest will significantly drop this year, due to the resurgence of the fall armyworm pest. The county has so far lost 3,000 acres of crop to the destructive pest, and the county department of agriculture is appealing for urgent help from the nationalÃâà...
Hivisasa
April 5, 2018
In the meeting, the DP and the MPs discussed how education, water and road issues can be improved in Nyamira county as the government sets to achieve its Big Four agendas. The DP shared the information in a message on his official Twitter handle where he further disclosed the amount of money theÃâà...
The Standard
April 5, 2018
Business at the Nyamira High Court has been at a standstill for the past four months due to the absence of a judge. ... The head of the Nyamira Law Courts, Margaret Wambani, said her office had communicated with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) concerning the matter and that a new judge wasÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
April 4, 2018
Opinion is divided over a move by elected leaders from Kisii and Nyamira counties to unite the Omogusii ahead of the 2022 election. While politicians support the initiative, political analysts warn it will fail. The proponents have ignored key segments of the community, the analysts say. More than 10 MPsÃâà...
Hivisasa
April 3, 2018
More leaders have continued to heap praises to opposition leader Raila Odinga's decision to work with President Uhuru Kenyatta, even after a section of ODM leaders asked the former to rescind his decision. At several stopovers in Nyamira on Sunday, area Governor John Nyagarama said the move was perfect for theÃâà...
Hivisasa
April 3, 2018
Nyamira County Governor John Nyagarama says his political rivals are making work difficult for him. Further, he says, the perceived rivals have been peddling rumours about his regime, thus making it difficult for progress to take place. “Nyamira residents should not blame me for lack of development in theÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 30, 2018
Nyamira County commissioner Isaiah Nakoru has been blamed for increased laxity among police officers in the region. According to residents, Nakoru has failed to ensure police officers are patrolling day and night in the region to beef up security. “Crime is on the rise because Nyamira CountyÃâà...
Daily Nation
March 30, 2018
To lower the acidity, experts came up with a fertiliser blend made for Nyamira County and specifically for the maize crop. Lime is a soil amendment fertiliser meant to reduce level of acidity. Besides, lime does more than just correcting soil acidity and supplies essential plant nutrients, makes other essentialÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
March 30, 2018
Nyamira Girls will replace regional hockey champions Sinyolo during the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One Games in Kangaru, ... “We have decided to replace Sinyolo with Nyamira Girls who were runners up during regional championships at St. Mary's School, Yala,” saidÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 29, 2018
Residents of Nyamira County have raised concern over the dubious ways on how the health department is operating. Locals led by Justus Obiero accused the minister for health Douglas Bosire for allegedly colluding with other cartels to embezzle funds meant to improve the health services in the county.
Hivisasa
March 28, 2018
(Caption: A man aged 26 years suspected to be a thief was on Tuesday lynched to death by angry residents in Igena Itambe Bosamaro Chache Nyamira County. Photo/Standard.) A man aged 26 years suspected to be a thief was on Tuesday lynched to death by angry residents in Igena Itambe BosamaroÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 27, 2018
EACC has raised alarm over increased cases of corruption and illegal hiring of county employees in Nyamira County. According to EACC commissioner Rose Macharia, Nyamira County Governor John Nyagarama has failed to address corruption in his government. Macharia regretted that Nyamira County has notÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 26, 2018
(Caption: Nyamira County governor John Nyagarama. MCAs in the county have been urged to be active in their oversight roles. Photo/Standard.) Nyamira County Assembly speaker MoffatTeya has said that County MCAs who will fail to deliver will lose their seats in 2022. Teya urged the MCAs to be activeÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 19, 2018
Ms Mouni had been kicked out of the assembly by Nyamira court before securing orders from High Court that barred her challenger, Irene Nyakerario from assuming office as the party's official representative in local assembly. Youth leaders led by Dennis Marube, on Friday accused Raila for overseeingÃâà...
AllAfrica.com
March 18, 2018
A dispute among Ward Reps in Nyamira County has forced the Assembly to adjourn, placing residents at a loss of services. The problem arose from a squabble over nominations. Last evening Speaker Mofat Teya and Nyamira ODM Youth League Dennis Marube now want the orange party and the PoliticalÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 17, 2018
Police officers who were on patrol in Nyamusi area Nyamira County on Friday morning shot and killed a suspected thug in a failed robbery. Manga OCPD James Musyimi confirmed the incident and said the deceased was among the 5 armed robbers who were on a robbery mission in the area. “SecurityÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 17, 2018
Nyamira youth leader Elijah Nyamoi and Dennis Marube urged young people to use social media sites to share information wisely and not insulting and abusing leaders. “Social media is there to help us share information that will boost our lifestyles. Young people misusing social media should stop beforeÃâà...
Daily Nation
March 17, 2018
Nyamira ODM Youth League leader Dennis Marube (in white shirt) who has asked ODM party to sort out a nomination mess that has paralysed activities at the Nyamira County ... A dispute among Ward Reps in Nyamira County has forced the Assembly to adjourn, placing residents at a loss of services.
Hivisasa
March 16, 2018
Nyamira and Keroka police stations have modernized units which came as a result of President Kibaki and Raila police housing reforms in 2010. Policemen in this county live in one and two bedroom house units with water and electricity installed in them. "Proper housing gives morale to the policeman as after a long day inÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 4, 2018
Police officers and local chiefs in Nyamira County have been accused for increased illicit brew liquor in the County. Residents of Bomwagabo on Friday claimed that police and local chiefs have been demanding bribes from illicit brew dealers. The locals led by James Omete said illicit brew makers areÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 1, 2018
A task force has been formed from Nyamira and Kisii counties to determine in which county Keroka town belongs. The two counties have been claiming ownership of the town. Hivisasa spoke to a member of the committee who spoke on condition of anonymity as he is not authorised to speak to the mediaÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
March 1, 2018
Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama has urged residents to join him in the journey of development. He spoke on Wednesday after the petition challenging his victory was dismissed. Nyagarama urged residents to ignore petty politics and focus on growth. “I am proud to say we have greatly improved serviceÃâà...
Hivisasa
March 1, 2018
A man aged 28 committed suicide by hanging self on Wednesday night at Bogeka village, Kitutu Masaba Nyamira County. Family members said the man identified as Simba Ondara, had no pressing issues at the time he committed the crime. "Our brother was in good health and he never looked disturbed.
The Star, Kenya
February 28, 2018
Police in Nyamira county have denied torturing and injuring an 18-year-old boy in Ekerenyo last week over claims of defilement. The boy says he was beaten up by officers who arrested him with the girl and a friend, who has since gone missing with the girl. Police say he was raping the girl aged 16.
Capital FM Kenya
February 28, 2018
Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama is also expected to know his fate when a Nyamira Court rules on the validity of his election. Trans Nzoia Senator Michael Mbito and Nyaribari Chache MP Richard Nyagaka will also know whether their terms in office will be cut short or prolonged, on Wednesday.
Daily Nation
February 28, 2018
These men said to be Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama's aides on February 28, 2018 roughed up and injured a Nation Media Group driver Erick Osoro for allegedly delaying to clear the way for their car. PHOTO | RUTH MBULA | NATION MEDIA GROUPÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
February 23, 2018
More than 200 pupils of Etono Boarding School in Bomwagamo, Nyamira spent the night in the cold after a huge fire gutted down their two dormitories. Nothing was salvaged as everything went up in flames. Efforts by the Nyamira County fire department to put out the fire did not succeed as the fire engineÃâà...
Hivisasa
February 22, 2018
A girl aged 12 years is fighting for her life at a Kapkatet Hospital after consuming poison in North Borabu Nyamira County. Neighbors said the mother of the girl had bought the poison to spray for pesticides but failed to keep it safe. "The girl's mother bought the poison to spray for pesticides in their house.
The Standard
February 22, 2018
Hailstones which flooded in some farms in Nyamira County. Farmers are counting losses after the icy rain destroyed their crops. [Photo by Stanley Ongwae/Standard]. Heavy rains lasting three hours destroy crops, leaving residents with no hope of any harvest. Barely two days after the Kenya MeteorologicalÃâà...
The Standard
February 20, 2018
Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama addressing Nyamira county members of county assembly. [Photo by Collins Oduor/Standard]. A Finnish firm has expressed interest in setting up a power generation plant to produce 150 megawatts. The project will require at least 300 tonnes of garbage daily to sustain itÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
February 8, 2018
Youths from Nyamira county have threatened to protest, following increased insults targetting Interior CS Fred Matiang'i. Led by Caleb Motari, youths said if leaders, especially those allied to NASA, don't stop insulting Matiang'i, they will call for peaceful protest. Matiang'i has ordered the crackdown on manyÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
December 31, 1999
Nyamira is among counties with poor revenue collection due to lack of legislation. The Commission for Revenue Allocation on Tuesday said the county is one of the 14 yet to automate revenue collection systems. Speaking in Nyamira, CRA commissioner Irene Koech said it was possible the county wasÃâà...
Hivisasa
December 31, 1999
Nyamira County Women Representative Jerusha Momanyi has asked Nyamira County male politicians to involve women when making development decisions in their areas of administration. The MP said women in deep villages lack exposure especially on development matters in the region. “The number of NyamiraÃâà...
Hivisasa
December 31, 1999
Mumo claimed that the rise in the number of Nyamira residents suffering TB is because most patients fear going to hospital to be treated in fear of victimization.“ "We have challenges in fighting TB in Nyamira because residents have decided to stay home sick because they fear victimization. TB is not HIV/AIDs and residentsÃâà...
Daily Nation
December 31, 1999
To lower the acidity, experts came up with a fertiliser blend made for Nyamira County and specifically for the maize crop. Lime is a soil amendment fertiliser meant to reduce level of acidity. Besides, lime does more than just correcting soil acidity and supplies essential plant nutrients, makes other essentialÃâà...
Daily Nation
December 31, 1999
A 29 year old woman from Nyamatuta village, Nyamusi in Nyamira County died after being hit with a blunt object on her head by her husband. The suspect, Sokoro Omwansa has since been arrested by police. He is said to have hit his wife with a blunt object on Sunday night while drunk. Mr Erick GisoreÃâà...
Tuko.co.ke
December 31, 1999
Nyamira county governor John Nyagarama called on hardliners from the two political divides, Jubilee party and the National Super alliance (NASA) to back the unity pact made between President Uhuru Kenyatta and NASA leader Raila Odinga. Speaking at a church function held in Nyamira county onÃâà...
The Standard
December 31, 1999
Nyamira and Kisii have been supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga. On Wednesday, Ruto met all five MPs from Nyamira and announced that primary and secondary schools in the county would benefit from a Sh2.1 billion Kenya and Kuwait joint project to expand facilities in a bid to improve qualityÃâà...
The Star, Kenya
December 31, 1999
Bar owners in Nyamira town have asked the police to intensify security patrols and end insecurity in the area. On Sunday, the bar owners who operate different joints within town complained of persistent attacks especially during the night in the recent past. There complain comes after a number of unknownÃâà...