Kigama Friends High School in Vihiga Faces Closure as Enrollment Drops to 129 Students; Board Pleads With Ministry of Education
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Tiriki Union has announced demonstrations over alleged underdevelopment of Kaimosi Friends University's main campus while the public university opens satellite campuses in Kobujoi, Nandi and Vokoli, Sabatia.
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Education CS Julius Ogamba has announced a new Universal Student Funding Model that will prioritise students' career choices over their parents' financial status, under the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, 2026.
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Vihiga Friends High School Celebrates Academic and Co-Curricular Excellence in Special Awards Ceremony
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A 60-year-old man from Munzatsi village in Gisambai Location, Vihiga County, has been arrested at Gambogi Police Station after allegedly setting fire to his own house in a domestic dispute with his first wife.
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Rosemary Chemutai Koech Kimwatu, 40, Head of Data Protection at KCB Bank Group, died by suicide on August 21, 2026, at her Ngong home. An autopsy confirmed the cause of death as her family revealed she faced marital and financial difficulties.
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Seven people, including Ecuador's intelligence chief and five Americans, died when a Eurocopter EC130 B4 crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday morning.
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The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has ordered Sacred Heart Mukumu Girls' High School to pay Sh300,000 compensation and recommended prosecution of its Board for unlawfully sharing a minor's photo.
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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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Elvis Opiyo, the man accused of orchestrating an acid attack on SDA singer Mary Clare Ochieng, has died in Umoja, Nairobi, while out on bail.
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Two Technical University of Mombasa students died and 29 others were injured after a bus carrying mourners overturned near Ahero while travelling to the funeral of former student leader Elvis Otieno.
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The Linda Mwananchi movement is demanding investigations into violent attacks during its Homa Bay political tour, which left two people dead and dozens injured.
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A 60-year-old man from Munzatsi village in Gisambai Location, Vihiga County, has been arrested at Gambogi Police Station after allegedly setting fire to his own house in a domestic dispute with his first wife.
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Kigama Friends High School in Sabatia, Vihiga County faces possible closure after enrollment dropped to approximately 121-129 students.
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Tiriki Union has announced demonstrations over alleged underdevelopment of Kaimosi Friends University's main campus while the public university opens satellite campuses in Kobujoi, Nandi and Vokoli, Sabatia
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Vihiga Friends High School Celebrates Academic and Co-Curricular Excellence in Special Awards Ceremony
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Kigama Friends High School in Sabatia, Vihiga County faces possible closure after enrollment dropped to approximately 121-129 students.
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Vihiga Friends High School Celebrates Academic and Co-Curricular Excellence in Special Awards Ceremony
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Tiriki Union has announced demonstrations over alleged underdevelopment of Kaimosi Friends University's main campus while the public university opens satellite campuses in Kobujoi, Nandi and Vokoli, Sabatia.
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Gisambai Ward MCA aspirant Victor Teddy Kidambi has accused Hamisi Constituency leadership of discriminating against residents in NG-CDF bursary forms distribution, alleging forms are given to political loyalists rather than being made openly accessible through Chiefs' offices.
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A 96-year-old woman, Edna Nyambasi Dumusi, died after suffering severe burns in a fire that destroyed her kitchen in Lwombei Village, Gisambai area, Hamisi, Vihiga County
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Ebunangwe Technical and Vocational College in Emuhaya, Vihiga County, is set to admit its pioneer students in September 2026 after key preparations including staffing and infrastructure were completed.
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Vokoli Girls High School is mourning a Form Three student, Laura, who died after unknown assailants attacked her family home in Koromatangi village, Lurambi, Kakamega County.
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The Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH) Hospital Plaza is 98% complete, with a 250-bed capacity, modern theatres, ICU and specialised wards expected to open next month.
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Police are investigating after the decomposing body of an unidentified woman was found at Gambogi Market in Hamisi Sub-County, Vihiga County.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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A 60-year-old man from Munzatsi village in Gisambai Location, Vihiga County, has been arrested at Gambogi Police Station after allegedly setting fire to his own house in a domestic dispute with his first wife.
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Police in Luanda, Vihiga County, are investigating after the body of a 47-year-old man who had been missing for two days was found in a pool of stagnant water in Ebwiranyi Village.
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Two Technical University of Mombasa students died and 29 others were injured after a bus carrying mourners overturned near Ahero while travelling to the funeral of former student leader Elvis Otieno.
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A middle-aged man identified as Benja was killed in a suspected mob attack in Surumbi, Mbihi Sub-location, Vihiga County, on Saturday night after residents accused him of attacking a local resident.
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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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A Form Four student identified as Mitchell died after collapsing at Vokoli Girls High School in Vihiga County.
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A stalled trailer, no warnings, then everything spiraled fast. What followed on this highway has left many asking serious questions…
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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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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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Unverified claims have emerged alleging a power struggle within the Linda Mwananchi movement over control of Ukombozi People's Party (UPP), with Babu Owino and James Orengo reportedly seeking leadership roles.
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Rosemary Chemutai Koech Kimwatu, 40, Head of Data Protection at KCB Bank Group, died by suicide on August 21, 2026, at her Ngong home. An autopsy confirmed the cause of death as her family revealed she faced marital and financial difficulties.
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Education CS Julius Ogamba has announced a new Universal Student Funding Model that will prioritise students' career choices over their parents' financial status, under the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, 2026.
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has ridiculed President William Ruto's claim that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is financing opposition activities, saying the President cited a newspaper headline instead of providing documentary evidence.
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The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has ordered Sacred Heart Mukumu Girls' High School to pay Sh300,000 compensation and recommended prosecution of its Board for unlawfully sharing a minor's photo.
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Seven people, including Ecuador's intelligence chief and five Americans, died when a Eurocopter EC130 B4 crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday morning.
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The Linda Mwananchi movement is demanding investigations into violent attacks during its Homa Bay political tour, which left two people dead and dozens injured.
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Vihiga County has rolled out major infrastructure projects in 2026, including new tarmac roads, affordable housing estates, a modern maternal health complex and the Sh900 million Kidundu Stadium.
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Elvis Opiyo, the man accused of orchestrating an acid attack on SDA singer Mary Clare Ochieng, has died in Umoja, Nairobi, while out on bail..
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The family of Caren Muyumba from Ikumba Village, Vihiga County, is appealing for help to repatriate her body from Saudi Arabia while seeking clarity about her death.
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Police in Kiambu County have arrested a boys' school principal following allegations that he sexually abused students.
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A quiet but powerful change is sweeping through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across Kenya.
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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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A man's desperate attempt to reach Nairobi turns into a life-risking stunt in front of a stunned crowd.
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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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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 Cranes FC from Vihiga Friends High School have won the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Season 5 Western Region Men's title after defeating Musokoto Secondary School 1–0 in Bungoma.
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Three Vihiga County Vocational Training Centres have secured top positions at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival at Kibabii University, showcasing the county’s growing creative talent.
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Something unusual is unfolding in Nyeri as Vihiga schools quietly dominate the national stage.
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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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Vihiga's cuisine is rich, authentic, and deeply rooted in Luhya culture
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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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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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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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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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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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