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Prosecutors allege that the offence was committed on July 30, 2026, in Rangwe Sub-county, Homa Bay County, where the accused are said to have acted jointly and in turns. The four boys pleaded not guilty to the charge and were remanded at the Homa Bay Child Protection Unit pending trial
Homa Bay County Education Director Eunice Khaemba said schools were witnessing an increase in learners facing mental health challenges, adding that many of them come from homes where parents are also dealing with depression and anxiety.
XYZ, a journalist investigating Sharon's relationship with Obado, testified that Oyamo organised the meeting at Graca Hotel before asking him and Sharon to relocate so that he could pass on a message from the former governor.
Speaking during a funeral service in Suba North Constituency on Friday, Odhiambo said the outcome of the by-election should serve as a lesson to leaders who have become disconnected from the people they represent. She said the defeat reflected public dissatisfaction and warned against taking voters for granted.
Mbadi said he has already made up his mind not to seek any political seat in the next General Election, adding that his focus remains on national duties within government as the country heads into a busy political period.
The audit showed that the county had accumulated pending bills amounting to Sh1.52 billion. Of this, Sh1.09 billion had remained unpaid for more than one year, while about Sh700 million had stayed unsettled for over three years.
During the visit on Friday, lawmakers reviewed service delivery at registration offices and assessed challenges affecting the issuance of vital documents.
His first major leap to national politics came in 2007 when he was elected Kasipul Member of Parliament under the Orange Democratic Movement ticket.
The prosecution, led by Solomon Njeru and Victorine Kitoto, requested stringent bond terms, which the court granted.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said the arrests follow investigations into the irregular award of Tender No. HBCA/T/W6/2018-2019, which was allegedly marred by abuse of office and violations of procurement laws.
The accused face charges under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003, including abuse of office, willful failure to comply with procurement laws, conflict of interest, and unlawful or fraudulent acquisition of public property. The arraignment of the accused is expected in court as the prosecution prepares its case.
The persistence of HIV/AIDS in the region is linked to long-standing social and economic challenges. High levels of poverty, entrenched gender inequality, and the ongoing sex-for-fish trade along Lake Victoria place many women and girls at risk of infection. Limited healthcare access and unequal household and community power structures further drive the spread of the disease, keeping infection rates high across multiple sub-counties.