Homa Bay

Homa Bay: A Mysterious Death of Young Woman

Homa Bay: A Mysterious Death of Young Woman

Rodi Kopany Township in Homa Bay County is engulfed in a sombre mood following the mysterious death of a 24-year-old woman. Lilian Atieno, an employee of a solar company in Sori Town, was found lifeless in a guest house room under suspicious circumstances. According to her uncle, Peter Otieno, Atieno had been receiving numerous calls from an unidentified man in the days leading up to her death. The man, who had befriended Atieno, allegedly sent her money for transport and instructed her to meet him at the guest house. Atieno waited for several hours before the man arrived at midnight.…
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Governor Wanga Launches “Genowa Ondoa Kaunda Classrooms”

Governor Wanga Launches “Genowa Ondoa Kaunda Classrooms”

Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga has launched the "Genowa Ondoa Kaunda Classrooms" initiative, aimed at modernizing classrooms and boosting education across the county. The ambitious project, titled "Building Futures – Reconstructing Learning Spaces for Tomorrow’s Leaders," will see the construction of 240 modern classrooms using a community-led and labor-based approach. Unveiling the project at God Ndonyo Primary School in Kibiri Ward, Wanga emphasized the initiative's goal to foster a sense of ownership within the local community. She highlighted that the project would stimulate the local economy by creating jobs and utilizing local resources. As the initiative progresses, it is…
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MP Peter Kaluma Opposes Scrapping of NG-CDF, Criticizes Senators’ Proposal

MP Peter Kaluma Opposes Scrapping of NG-CDF, Criticizes Senators’ Proposal

Homa Bay Town MP, Peter Kaluma, has strongly opposed the proposal by some Senators to abolish the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), calling it ill-advised and misguided. Kaluma defended the NG-CDF, citing its significant impact on improving school infrastructure across the country. He emphasized that the fund had played a crucial role in revitalizing neglected schools and establishing new educational facilities in remote areas. "The NG-CDF has not only rebuilt our schools but has also ensured access to education in remote regions where schools were previously nonexistent," Kaluma stated. He criticized the suggestion to channel the funds through county…
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