Homa Bay Stories

Journalists injured, equipment stolen amid chaos at Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Reports indicate that at least four journalists sustained injuries, while many others lost valuables as the hostile environment unfolded during the ev...

Thousands flood Raila Odinga Stadium after hours-long wait to join Madaraka Day celebrations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Crowds that had initially been kept outside to allow scheduled activities to proceed were allowed into the stadium, which had been filled to capacity...

LIVE: Kenya marks 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Jun 01, 2025

The day reflects the resilience, unity, and determination of Kenya’s founding leaders and freedom fighters—many of whom were imprisoned, tortured, or...

Homa Bay’s Raila Odinga Stadium filled to capacity Saturday night ahead of Madaraka Day
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

This year’s Madaraka Day, themed “Our Water, Our Wealth: Harnessing Kenya’s Blue Economy for Sustainable Economic Development”, marks a significant mi...

Government reveals it spent Sh500 million on constructing Homa Bay's Raila Odinga Stadium
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 31, 2025

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that the modern 12,000-seater stadium was part of the state’s broader plan to promote development in histo...

Ruto orders Homa Bay prison relocation for Tom Mboya University expansion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

He noted that while the Lambwe Valley is known to have tsetse fly infestation, the choice of location is based on the availability of adequate space,...

Suspect in Kasipul MP murder Philip Aroko released on Sh300,000 bail, barred from Homa Bay
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 16, 2025

As part of his bail conditions, Aroko is required to report regularly to investigating officers and to provide any evidence needed in connection with...

Body of Kasipul MP Were arrives in Homa Bay ahead of burial
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 08, 2025

Were's body was flown from Wilson Airport in Nairobi before landing at Kabunde Airstrip, where it was received by hundreds of mourners.

Kaluma calls for BBC Africa ban in Kenya over documentary on deadly Gen Z protests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 28, 2025

As the protestors stormed Parliament, some were shot outside the building, while others set fire to a section housing the parliamentary office.

Homa Bay triumphs over Kisumu in Eliud Owalo Super Cup
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 29, 2023

In recognition of their outstanding performance, ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo awarded Homa Bay a cash prize of Ksh 400,000 and a trophy.

Police officer arrested for alleged defilement of minor under witness protection in Homa Bay
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Nov 20, 2023

A male police officer has been arrested in connection with the alleged defilement of a 17-year-old girl at Rangwe police station in Homa Bay.

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