Tag: Kakamega

Historic Gold Discovery in Kakamega Set to Transform Kenya’s Economy

by Nyanza Daily -
Historic Gold Discovery in Kakamega Set to Transform Kenya's Economy

In a landmark announcement that is set to reshape our nation's economic landscape, a colossal gold deposit valued at over Sh683 billion has been confirmed in Kakamega County. The British firm, Shanta Gold Kenya Limited, made the revelation on Wednesday, unveiling years of intensive exploration within the mineral-rich Lirhanda Corridor, a

A 62-year-old murdered in Kakamega over Ksh 20

by Chris Omondi -

A 62-year-old woman had been killed by a shopkeeper in Kakamega County over Ksh 20. The shopkeeper, it is said, hit the woman with a stone.The altercation ensued when the woman, Sarah Molonje, had gone to shop at the village shop, but they started arguing with the man who was

Health Officials investigates suspected Ebola Case

by Benard Lucas (Mc Ressy) -

Kenya's health officials in Kakamega County, have commenced an investigation on a suspected Ebola case on patient who had recently travelled to eastern Uganda to visit relatives. The Mumias West Disease Surveillance Coordinator Mr. Boaz Gichana said in a statement released on Friday that the patient is currently in St Mary's Hospital

ODM’s Fernandes Baraza elected Kakamega Governor

by Nyanza Daily -

Orange Democratic Movement's Fernandes Baraza has been elected the second governor of Kakamega county. Baraza defeated Amani National Congress's Cleophas Malala by garnering polling 192,929 to 159,508 in the mini elections held by the IEBC on 29th August 2022. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) postponed the election twice after candidates