Human Remains Discovered During Kidundu Stadium Construction
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Suspected Human Remains Discovered During Kidundu Stadium Construction Raise Community Concerns

Construction of the new Kidundu Stadium in Vihiga County has sparked concern after workers reportedly uncovered suspected human remains during excavation, prompting residents to demand answers over whether proper exhumation and reburial procedures were followed.

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School Principal Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Students
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School Principal Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Students

Police in Kiambu County have arrested a boys' school principal following allegations that he sexually abused students.

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Grief at Vokoli Girls High School as Form Four Student Mitchell Dies; Reports Link Death to Cardiac Arrest
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Grief at Vokoli Girls High School as Form Four Student Mitchell Dies; Reports Link Death to Cardiac Arrest

A Form Four student identified as Mitchell died after collapsing at Vokoli Girls High School in Vihiga County.

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Vihiga Mourns Victor Gulavi, Killed in Burnt Forest Road Accident While on Duty
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Vihiga Mourns Victor Gulavi, Killed in Burnt Forest Road Accident While on Duty

A Burnt Forest road collision involving two oil tankers killed Victor Gulavi, a guard from Zivi Village. His body has been moved to Vihiga County Funeral Home as family prepares burial.

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Kiambu Boys' School Principal Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Students
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Kiambu Boys' School Principal Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Students

Police in Kiambu County have arrested a boys' school principal following allegations that he sexually abused students.

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A gold mining site in Havuyiya Village showing a narrow mining shaft, basic mining tools and workers standing near the entrance. No graphic content. Vihiga Times
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Man Dies at Havuyiya Gold Mining Site in Vihiga, Safety Concerns Grow

A man identified as Haron Odiaga has died at a gold mining site in Havuyiya Village, Vihiga County. Authorities are investigating the incident as concerns over artisanal mining safety grow..

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Vihiga Mourns Victor Gulavi, Killed in Burnt Forest Road Accident While on Duty
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Vihiga Mourns Victor Gulavi, Killed in Burnt Forest Road Accident While on Duty

A Burnt Forest road collision involving two oil tankers killed Victor Gulavi, a guard from Zivi Village. His body has been moved to Vihiga County Funeral Home as family prepares burial.

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Vihiga Launches Banja and Hamuyundi Irrigation Projects to Boost Food Security and Climate-Smart Farming
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Vihiga Launches Banja and Hamuyundi Irrigation Projects to Boost Food Security and Climate-Smart Farming

More than 620 farming households in Sabatia Sub-county are expected to benefit after the County Government of Vihiga launched the Banja and Hamuyundi irrigation projects.

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A gold mining site in Havuyiya Village showing a narrow mining shaft, basic mining tools and workers standing near the entrance. No graphic content. Vihiga Times

Man Dies at Havuyiya Gold Mining Site in Vihiga, Safety Concerns Grow

A man identified as Haron Odiaga has died at a gold mining site in Havuyiya Village, Vihiga County. Authorities are investigating the incident as concerns over artisanal mining safety grow.

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Vihiga Mourns Victor Gulavi, Killed in Burnt Forest Road Accident While on Duty

Vihiga Mourns Victor Gulavi, Killed in Burnt Forest Road Accident While on Duty

A Burnt Forest road collision involving two oil tankers killed Victor Gulavi, a guard from Zivi Village. His body has been moved to Vihiga County Funeral Home as family prepares burial.

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Suspected Human Remains Discovered During Kidundu Stadium Construction

Suspected Human Remains Discovered During Kidundu Stadium Construction

Construction of the new Kidundu Stadium in Vihiga County has sparked concern after workers reportedly uncovered suspected human remains during excavation,

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Fix Basic Healthcare First — Residents Respond After Governor Highlights VTRH Progress

"Fix Basic Healthcare First" — Residents Respond After Governor Highlights VTRH Progress

Governor Wilber Ottichilo's update on a free surgical camp at Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital has sparked sharp reactions online.

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Dozens of Motorbikes Seized in Luanda Over Suspicious Records and Missing Documents

Dozens of Motorbikes Seized in Luanda Over Suspicious Records and Missing Documents

Police in Luanda have uncovered a troubling pattern among seized motorbikes. What looked normal on the outside is raising serious questions underneath.

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Crash on Chavakali–Kapsabet Road: Kaptik Secondary Student and Boda Rider Die; Three Students Injured

Crash on Chavakali–Kapsabet Road: Kaptik Secondary Student and Boda Rider Die; Three Students Injured

Two people—a Kaptik Secondary student and a boda boda rider—died in a motorcycle–van collision at Kwa Avosa on the Chavakali–Kapsabet Road.

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Vihiga Referral Hospital Receives Critical Healthcare Supplies Worth KSh 7.5 Million

Vihiga Referral Hospital Receives Critical Healthcare Supplies Worth KSh 7.5 Million

Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital received KSh 7.5 million in medical supplies from MEDS, including oncology medicines, lab commodities and nutritional products.

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KPLC Mbale Employee Dragged to Kisumu Court After Alleged KSh20K Bribe Deal in Vihiga

KPLC Mbale Employee Dragged to Kisumu Court After Alleged KSh20K Bribe Deal in Vihiga

A routine safety complaint in Vihiga has now turned into a corruption case after a Kenya Power official was allegedly caught receiving part of a bribe demand.

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Grief at Vokoli Girls High School as Form Four Student Mitchell Dies; Reports Link Death to Cardiac Arrest

Grief at Vokoli Girls High School as Form Four Student Mitchell Dies; Reports Link Death to Cardiac Arrest

A Form Four student identified as Mitchell died after collapsing at Vokoli Girls High School in Vihiga County.

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It Started With One Truck… What Happened Next in Mhedwe Left Drivers With No Escape

It Started With One Truck… What Happened Next in Mhedwe Left Drivers With No Escape

A stalled trailer, no warnings, then everything spiraled fast. What followed on this highway has left many asking serious questions…

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Rising Violence: Concern Grows Over Youth Involved in Deadly Panga Incidents

Rising Violence: Concern Grows Over Youth Involved in Deadly Panga Incidents

Communities in Kilifi are on edge after reports of young individuals linked to violent panga attacks. The situation is raising tough questions about safety, parenting, and the future of these children.

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Court of Appeal Frees Two Men After Fatal Legal Error Uncovers Flaw in Death Sentence Case

Court of Appeal Frees Two Men After Fatal Legal Error Uncovers Flaw in Death Sentence Case

A case that stood for over a decade has taken a dramatic turn in court. What the judges discovered has now completely changed the fate of two convicted men.

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Kiambu Boys' School Principal Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Students

Kiambu Boys' School Principal Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Students

Police in Kiambu County have arrested a boys' school principal following allegations that he sexually abused students.

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No More Graduation Gowns in TVETs? New Directive by Esther Muoria Leaves Students Divided

No More Graduation Gowns in TVETs? New Directive by Esther Muoria Leaves Students Divided

A quiet but powerful change is sweeping through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across Kenya.

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FUEL SHORTAGE HITS KENYA: HOW THE CRISIS IS AFFECTING VIHIGA COUNTY

FUEL SHORTAGE HITS KENYA: HOW THE CRISIS IS AFFECTING VIHIGA COUNTY

A growing fuel shortage across Kenya is now being felt far beyond major cities, with serious impact reaching counties like Vihiga County.

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Denied a Ride to Nairobi, Man Climbs Onto Flying Helicopter in Shocking Scene

Denied a Ride to Nairobi, Man Climbs Onto Flying Helicopter in Shocking Scene

A man's desperate attempt to reach Nairobi turns into a life-risking stunt in front of a stunned crowd.

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Woman Dumps Husband 7 Days after Wedding, Family Explains What Happened

Woman Dumps Husband 7 Days after Wedding, Family Explains What Happened

A marriage that barely lasted a week has left both families in shock. Behind the sudden exit lies a mix of secrets, expectations, and painful claims.

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Labour Day in Vihiga Turns Political—UDA Takes Over in Full Force

Labour Day in Vihiga Turns Political—UDA Takes Over in Full Force

What was meant to honor workers in Vihiga quickly became a show of political power—UDA supporters took center stage, leaving some residents shocked.

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Vihiga's Young Performers Leave Judges Stunned in Nyeri — But One Entry Has Everyone Talking

Vihiga's Young Performers Leave Judges Stunned in Nyeri — But One Entry Has Everyone Talking

Something unusual is unfolding in Nyeri as Vihiga schools quietly dominate the national stage.

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Reggae na Lami (Msafara): How Boda Boda Culture Is Driving Jobs, Unity and Street Vibes

Reggae na Lami (Msafara): How Boda Boda Culture Is Driving Jobs, Unity and Street Vibes

What many people simply see as loud music and long lines of motorbikes is, for others, a powerful symbol of culture, hustle, and community.

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Top 3 Must-Try Traditional Meals in Vihiga

Top 3 Must-Try Traditional Meals in Vihiga

Vihiga's cuisine is rich, authentic, and deeply rooted in Luhya culture

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Omboko Milemba Talent Show is Transforming Youth Opportunities in Vihiga

Omboko Milemba Talent Show is Transforming Youth Opportunities in Vihiga

The Omboko Milemba Talent Show has grown from a local contest into a countywide platform giving young people in Vihiga a chance to showcase music, dance, poetry, comedy and creative skills.

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Hustle & Business

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Governor Dr Wilber Ottichilo joins county officials and local residents during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Banja and Hamuyundi irrigation projects in Sabatia Sub-county, symbolically laying the foundation stone to mark the start of construction. Vihiga Times

Vihiga Launches Banja and Hamuyundi Irrigation Projects to Boost Food Security and Climate-Smart Farming

More than 620 farming households in Sabatia Sub-county are expected to benefit after the County Government of Vihiga launched the Banja and Hamuyundi irrigation projects.

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More Farmers in Vihiga Are Turning Small Shambas Into Reliable Sources of Income

More Farmers in Vihiga Are Turning Small Shambas Into Reliable Sources of Income

Many farmers are beginning to view agriculture as a business rather than just a source of food. Local experts say smarter farming methods could open bigger opportunities for households.

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Mbale’s New Mega Market Could Reshape Trade and Business in Vihiga County

Mbale’s New Mega Market Could Reshape Trade and Business in Vihiga County

The newly launched modern market in Mbale is expected to improve business operations and attract more traders. Residents believe the project could influence economic growth across the county.

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Vihiga’s Small-Scale Gold Mining Sector Takes New Direction as Safety Efforts Expand

Vihiga’s Small-Scale Gold Mining Sector Takes New Direction as Safety Efforts Expand

Communities in Vihiga’s mining regions are witnessing gradual changes in how gold mining activities are carried out. New safety and modernization efforts are also drawing attention to the sector’s future potential.

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