Oliver Wandera

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By: GPU-Busia.

LAPFUND in collaboration with the County Government of Busia is conducting a four day induction course to the newly appointed Chief Officers and the Deputy County Secretary in Eldoret, Uasin-Gishu County.

The exercise which is aimed at equipping the officers with required job skills for better service delivery is focusing on Human Capital and performance…

UGANDA’S HIGH COVID-19 TESTING CHARGES RILES LREB, BUSIA COUNTY LEADERSHIP

The Lake Region Economic Block (LREB) Advisory and Resource Mobilization Committee and the County Government of Busia  have expressed fears over Ugandan truck drivers  flocking into Kenya to test for Coronavirus (Covid-19) following the Ksh6, 500 charges introduced by the Ugandan Government. LREB Chief Executive Officer Abala Wanga said the move will overstretch Busia County resources in fighting…

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The meeting between Chief Officers, Directors and administrators has started at the Farmview Hotel with Deputy Governor Moses Mulomi presiding over the function on behalf of Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong.

Top on the agenda are projects implementation, challenges in project implementation and documentation of projects.

Chief officers present include Ruth Mukhongo,…

The PG meeting was attended by Deputy President Dr William Ruto, Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju and a total of 174 Jubilee Coalition Members of the National Assembly.

Spokesperson’s Office State House, Nairobi Monday, 22nd June 2020

President Kenyatta chairs Jubilee Coalition National Assembly Parliamentary Group Meeting

President Uhuru Kenyatta today chaired the Jubilee Coalition National Assembly Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting in his role as the Coalition’s Party Leader.

The PG meeting was attended by Deputy President Dr William Ruto, Party…

Busia Deputy Governor Moses Mulomi receives tanks donation from Lake Victoria North Water Development Agency.PHOTO|COURTESY

Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency (LVNWWDA) has donated 20, 210-litre handwashing water tanks and three 10-L jerrican liquid soap to Busia County Government to help fight against Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Receiving the goods on behalf of…

Budget and Appropriation Committee chairman Linus Asiba while moving a motion on the second supplementary budget on Thursday.PHOTO|COURTESY

Fifty three Members of the County Assembly of Busia have forfeited Sh8.75 million in allowances to help in combating Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Addressing the press after tabling of the Second Supplementary budget for the Financial Year 2019/2020…

Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong, Deputy Governor Moses Mulomi at County Corona Emergency Response Committee meeting on Tuesday.PHOTO|COURTESY.

The County Government of Busia has started the screening for Coronavirus (Covid-19) at its entry points with neigbouring Siaya at Bumala Market and its environs. Addressing a press conference on behalf of Governor Sospeter Ojaamong after the County…

Instructors from 25 Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) on Wednesday got a nod to start producing affordable and quality face masks for county residents.

The County Corona Emergency Response Committee on Tuesday tasked Director Medical Services Dr Janerose Ambuchi and Director VTC Mr Leonard Opollo to have VTCs and other individuals start producing affordable but quality face masks.

Busia…

BUSIA COUNTY COVID-19 BULLETIN.

The County Government of Busia has undertaken the following measures for prevention and control of the spread of covid-19 in Busia County;

Identification of Alupe Sub County Hospital as isolation and treatment centre

Identification of 30 quarantine centres across the county

Sensitization and training of health care workers

Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment(PPEs), sanitisers etc

Fumigation…

DON’T DEMEAN YOUR HOSPITALS, OJAAMONG URGES COUNTY RESIDENTS

Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong with Agriculture Executive Dr Moses Osia and First Lady Judy Ojaamong during the burial of Maria Fakiri, 86, at Lukolis village inTeso South on Saturday.

Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong has urged county residents to take advantage of better services at the county’s health institutions. Addressing mourners during the burial of his aunt Maria Fakiri, 86, at…

Police Launch Investigations To Unearth Cause Of Fire At Kisumu County Treasury Offices

By: Chris Mahandara/Eva Tracy(KNA)

Police  in  Kisumu have launched investigations to unearth the cause of a fire that razed down one of the offices at the County Treasury.

The  fire which was reported on Sunday at around 4 pm at the office on 2nd floor of the New Nyanza Regional Headquarters building was contained by Kisumu fire brigade who rushed to the scene.

Confirming the incident,…

Traders Started To Relocate From Railway Line To Give Way For Rehabilitation

By:Bernard  Munyao

Traders  who  have been plying their business along Nairobi – Nanyuki  Railway line have started relocating to give room for rehabilitation of the line which ceased to operate several decades ago.

So  far, 30 percent of the traders have sought alternative areas to conduct their businesses after Kenya Railway Corporation issued a notice requiring them to relocate from…

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION TAKING SHAPE IN BUSIA COUNTY

Busia Public Works Executive Okwara Ekirapa addressing residents of Marachi Central during a tour to inspect the on-going rural electrification in the area.

The partnership between the County Government of Busia and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Authority Corporation (REREC) is taking shape in the County with already six out of 39 sites ready for commissioning. County Executive…

IT’S ALL SYSTEMS GO AS BUSIA MUNICIPALITY BOARD IS SWORN IN

Busia Municipality Board chairman Wangalwa Oundo being sworn in by Busia Senior Principal Magistrate Mr Patrick Olengu and witnessed by Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong and Deputy Governor Moses Mulomi.

The new Municipality board was sworn in on Thursday with a daunting task of addressing numerous challenges facing residents of the municipality including garbage, drainage and town…

BUSIA GOVERNOR ROOTS FOR ONE BURSARY SCHEME FUND

Stakeholders during the first Busia County Education Stakeholders meeting at Busia ATC on Friday.

Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong has called for the formation of one Bursary Scheme Fund with the government and private entities channelling what they want distributed to vulnerable children who want to pursue education.

Speaking when he presided over the first ever Busia County Stakeholders’…

BUSIA EDUCATION DEPT GETS THUMBS UP FROM ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE CHAIR

Novena Ndaliro

The County Assembly of Busia Education committee chairperson Novena Ndaliro has lauded the department of education for rolling out ambitious programs to benefit the youths advance their education careers. The committee boss said the department deserves a pat on the back for employing over 900 teachers that has seen two teachers deployed to each of the county’s public schools.