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Govt suspends copper mining in Nyatike after deadly Saturday clashes

By MANUEL ODENY Government has suspended copper mining in Nyatike sub-county, Migori after deadly clashes on Saturday left a dozen people injured. Regional mining officer Joshua Boiwo, in a letter…

Tourism Training Revolving Fund trains 114 hospitality students from Migori, Nyamira and Kisii

By Kepher Otieno A group of 114 hospitality students from Migori, Nyamira and Kisii counties graduated from the Tourism Training Revolving Fund (TTRF), hospitality-training program in Kisii County, at the…

Boon to Sony Sugar 1,500 staff as new MD Dima revives Human Resource instruments stalled for 17 years

By Kepher Otieno The Government has given approval to South Nyanza Sugar Company Ltd (Sony Sugar) to implement its revised Human Resource (HR) instruments. This approval comes after 17 years,…

How revamped Kisumu port has increased trade along Lake Victoria by over 50 per cent

The move by government to revamp the Kisumu port has seen traffic along the Lake Victoria increased by over 50 per cent. In the 2024 half-year performance report, Kisumu Port…

Police forced to fire bullets the air, lob teargas at public who invaded ZamZam Supermarket in Migori town

By MN Reporter Police in Migori town were Tuesday forced to fire live bullets in the air and lob teargas at members of the public for invading a supermarket. Witnesses…

Inside Deal Between Akothee, Migori county over brand marketing by the musician

By MN Reporter Migori governor Ochillo Ayacko’s administration has banked on musician Akothee who hails from the county to market it to the world. Akothee was first contacted to help…

DG Mahiri: All set for Lichota Airstrip upgrade for commercial flights on Sep 13, inspection is good

By MN Reporter Migori county Lichota’s airstrip upgrade work is moving on smoothly ahead of September 13 launch of commercial flights. Last week, county Deputy Governor Mahiri Gimunta and County…

Migori distributes 13 tonnes of maize, beans seeds as planting season kicks off

By MN Reporter The Migori county government has distributed over 13 tonnes of maize and beans seeds to farmers as short rains season has started across the county. On Thursday,…