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26/04/2024

Early rejection for Busia Gubanatorial Candidate Eng. Vincent Sidai as a section of Busia residents send warnings to voters not to vote for him because of his selfish nature.

03/04/2024

Principal Administrative Secretary (PAS) in the Executive Office of the President Mr Arthur Amug Osiya, CBS accompanied Education CS Hon. Dr. Ezekiel Machogu, in delivering 10 million shillings of the 20 million shillings the president promised to Kolanya Girls National School and another 10 million shillings of the 20 million shillings the president promised to St. Paul's Amukura High School.

The PAS in his message asked the Ataker to support the President and his Administration and must be strategic on making political decisions.

Also accompanying the CS were Hon. Mary Otucho Emase, Teso South Legislature, Education Commissioners Florence Amoit and Nicodemus Anyang, County Education CEM Hon. Beatrice Nakholi. MCA's Gard Jakaa - Bukhayo North/Walatsi, Patrick Omanyala - Malaba North, Isaac Wamalwa - Ang’urai North, Joseph - Eseme of Ang'urai South and David Parapara of Ang'urai East.

29/02/2024

CENSURE MOTIONS AGAINST LANDS AND SPORTS CECMs TABLED.

Motions intending to impeach County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) incharge of Sports, Culture and Social Services and Lands , Housing and Urban Development have been tabled on the floor of the House.

Notices of motions Tabled by Leader of Minority Hon. Zacheus Kubasu sort to impeach Peter Odima (Lands) and his Sports counterpart Paul Ekwenye over what he termed as gross violation of the constitution.

The allegations levelled against CECM incharge of Lands ,Housing and Urban Development include; Demolition of business premises and kiosks leading to destruction of properties, physically harm to members of the public; nepotism, favoritism, discrimination and corruption during allocation of spaces causing public tension and unrest among many others.

The Sports CECM on the other hand faces among many other allegations; unproccedural procurement and handling of sports equipment and funds for the wards sports activity in FY 23/24 budget, misappropriation of cultural funds at sub-county cultural activities during December 2022 ,2023 and cultural funds in the budget and finally misleading public by falsely alleging that each ward had been allocated Ksh. 1 million for 2023 ward sporting activities.

The Assembly Speaker Hon. Fredrick Odilo directed that the two motions be debated next Tuesday.

26/02/2024

WHY ATAKER UNITY IS UNSTOPPABLE

"ATAKER UNITY" is a call for unity that gives the Iteso community direction in the social, political, and economic direction as well as integrating them with other communities so as to ensure cohesion.

The journey to unite ATAKER began as a result of the community being disadvantaged, yet it bears a bargaining power in terms of the number of votes and human capital. Mr. Arthur Amug Osiya, CBS decided to provide leadership to the Ateker community within the current socio-economic and political environment.

The following activities that happened have already shaped the way forward for the Ataker Community and its integration with other communities living in Busia. The PAS held several meetings with all stakeholders across Busia County as follows:

1. He held a meeting with the current MCA's from Teso North and Teso South, and Hon. Hardy Jakaa Obara from Nambale's Bukhayo North/Walatsi Ward. Present in that meeting was Teso South Legislature Hon Mary Otucho Emase.

2. He held a meeting with 180 Maendeleo ya Wanawake women leaders drawn from Teso North and Teso South.

3. He held a meeting with 95 Boda Bodas leaders from all stages in Teso North and Teso South.

4. He held a meeting with 150 former councillors, former MCA's, Retired Chiefs/Assistant Chiefs, and prominent elders from across Teso North and Teso South Constituencies.

5. He held a meeting with 72 teachers, leaders comprising of KUPETT, KNUT, Coopertavies, and Benevolent Fund, from Teso North and Teso South.

6. He led 400 hundred professionals and leaders of all cadres to Amukura on the 12th December 2023 for the observation of Jamuhuri Holiday Celebrations, where there was a serious interaction with prominent leaders from Teso South and Teso Central led by former Busia Governor Hon Sospeter Ojaamong.

7. During the December festivivities, he enabled football tournaments with sufficient kits, he enabled the Teso Night, Shabiki night, and meetings with elders from South and Central Teso in Obekai and Amagoro.

8. There have been continuous meetings with professionals and prominent leaders from Teso North, Teso South, Nambale, Matayos, Butula, Samia, and Budalangi Constituencies, and many more to come.

Going forward, there will be many other interactions/engagements with different stakeholders at the Wards, Constituencies, and at the county level.

19/02/2024

Two pupils heading home been confirmed dead and a third pupil still missing after they were swept on their way home by running drainage water after heavy down pour near Rupa's Mall in Eldoret.

15/02/2024

Former Busia Governor Hon Sospeter Odeke Ojaamong this morning held talks with the president, His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto, and his Deputy Hon Rigathi Gachagua in Sagana State Lodge

14/02/2024

Congratulations Lavine Apale from Teso North on your well deserved appointment as Deputy Director Culture and Social Services in the Busia County Government.

Amagoro Division finally secures a chance.

13/02/2024

In preparation for the Cabinet retreat later this month, Principal Administrative Secretary in the Executive Office of the President Mr Arthur Amug Osiya joined the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei who chaired a consultative meeting of senior officers from the Executive Office of the President to review the progress in the implementation of government projects.

This is the last of a series of meetings dubbed "The "Roadshow" spearheaded by Public Service, Performance & Delivery Management CS Moses Kuria, aimed at assessing the efficacy of public service delivery by ministries, departments, and agencies.

CS Kuria, PSs Veronicah Nduva (Performance & Delivery Management), Amos Gatheca (Public Service), Idris Dakota (Cabinet Affairs), Teresia Mbaika (Devolution), and James Muhati (Planning), were present.

Others were Wanjiku Wakogi (Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy President), Joseph Busiega (Chief of Staff, Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary), and Dr. Isaac Mwaura ( Government Spokesman).

05/02/2024

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, to postpone his public engagements - Buckingham Palace.

26/01/2024

The letter below by the ODM Party shows concerns of saving the Deputy Speaker, Ronald Bamu Kakyada Ochalu from being impeached.

However, the letter should not be associated as targeting the Teso Community in the Assembly leadership as being portrayed by the MCA so as to save himself. The impeachment of the speaker is an individual matter and the community should not be dragged in.

The Deputy speaker has been on record several times displaying nidescipline verbal statements and should therefore not drag the community in his personal problems

22/01/2024

Principal Administrative Secretary in the Executive Office of the President Mr Arthur Amug Osiya, EBS joined the President, His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto during the Interdenominational Church Service in Machakusi, Amukura West Ward, Teso South in Busia County.

Present were; Hon Musalia W Mudavadi (Prime Cabinet Secretary), National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetang'ula, E.G.H,MP, Governors Dr. Paul Otuoma (Busia), Kenneth Makelo Lusaka (Bungoma), Cabinet Secretaries Ababu Namwamba and Zachariah Njeru, Members of Parliament led by area MP Hon. Mary Otucho Emase, Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, Sospeter Ojaamong (Former Busia Governor), MCAs and other leaders were present.

15/01/2024

Angry Busia Residents refuse an attempt by Raila Odinga to bring Governor Paul Otuoma to address them during an ODM Party recruitment rally in Busia Town. The crowd heckled and shouted at Otuoma, making it unable for him to address the rally.

15/01/2024

Former Busia Governor Hon Sospeter Ojaamong has officially resigned from the The ODM Party.

15/01/2024

Opposition leader Raila Odinga's rally in Malaba Town, Teso North. The field is almost empty and busses are currently transporting people from Teso South and Nambale to attend the rally

12/01/2024

Former Busia Governor Hon Sospeter Ojaamong has called out on Hon Paul Otuoma to stop being a storyteller and work for Busia people.

Speaking during the Burial of Mzee Alfred Ogolla, father to the prominent Businessman Geoffrey Ogolla, Ojaamong has asked Otuoma to stop complaining about the cartels who are sabotaging his administration and put his office in order. Ojaamong, however, asked the Iteso community to support the President His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto by joining his ruling party UDA and rally behind him during the 2027 presidential elections.

His speech was echoed by Tesoy South Legislature Hon Mary Emaase Otucho, who thanked Ojaamong for joining UDA and for accepting to work with the president.

Hon Sospeter Ojaamong, on behalf of the Principal Administrative Secretary in Executive Office of the President (PAS), Mr Arthur Amug Osiya passed his condolences and support to the family of his friend Geoffrey Ogolla

09/01/2024

Busia Water and Sewerage Service Company staff on strike for Non payment of salaries for 11 months.

The workers are accusing Busia Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma for neglecting the agency despite numerous efforts to reach him.

09/01/2024

15 PEOPLE PERISH IN FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT TWIN BRIDGE ALONG NAKURU-ELDORET HIGHWAY

15 people have died in a road traffic crash this night of 9/1/2024 at about 0245 hrs at Twin Bridge area along Nakuru - Eldoret highway involving a bus belonging to Classic Kings of Congo and North Ways Shuttle Toyota matatu. National Police Service Oficers from Mau Summit Police Station are responded and rushed to the scene.The injured were rushed to Molo Sub-County Hospital.

The National Police Service is appealing to all motorists to exercise extreme caution on our roads to prevent road crashes.

Story Courtesy: National Police Service

07/01/2024

FUGITIVE AT LAW:

Venesa Ogema, the lady who harassed health workers in Port Victoria Hospital in Busia County surrendered to the DCI office in Busia after being on run for a few days.

07/01/2024

Opposition leader Raila Odinga birthday celebration event held in Nairobi CBD disrupted by police.

04/01/2024

Busia County Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma hosted Health CS Susan Nakhumicha for a spot check on the county's progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The CS visited Nangina Mission Hospital during her inspection.

This came weeks after a section of Busia County Assembly MCA's complained that there has been more supply of Condoms than drugs in most hospitals in the county.

04/01/2024

The National Nurses Association of Kenya has condemned and called for the arrest of Vanessa Ogema and her colleague after they were captured on camera threatening healthcare workers at Port Victoria hospital in Busia County.

04/01/2024

Nairobi Women's Hospital College confirms Vanessa Ogema, the lady in the viral video assaulting a Nurse at the Port Victoria Hospital is their student and condemns her acts. This comes hours after the Sports CS Ababu Namwamba condemned the act by Venessa who is his relative and promised to take action.

Story Courtesy: Cyprian Is, Nyakundi

04/01/2024

5 people dead, several others injured after bus full of passengers collides with three vehicles at Timboroa area along Eldoret - Nakuru Highway.

03/01/2024

Drunk kids/relatives to CS Ababu Namwamba being disruptive and abusive to medics at Port Victoria hospital. Apparently, they wanted one of their injured drunken relatives to be treated ahead of other patients. The girl can be heard threatening to call 'Ababu' the CS.

Story line: Kabz Nyar Kisii on Facebook

28/12/2023

Principal Administrative Secretary in the Executive Office of the President Mr Arthur Amug Osiya, CBS held a breakfast consultative meeting with some members of the first Assembly of Busia, who were led by Bukhayo North/Walatsi MCA Hon. Gardy Obara Jakaa, who is serving his 3rd term in the Assembly.

The former MCA's were, Hon. Moses Ochieng of Burumba Ward, Hon. David Luyemba of Mayenje Ward, Julius Ochou of Marachi East Ward, Hon. Patrick Obuya of Marachi Central, Hon. Milton Kasaman of Bukhayo Central Ward and former Deputy Speaker Hon. Moses Obeyere Ote who was the MCA for Ang'urai South Ward.

He later on in the afternoon met 50 elders in Obekai, Teso South Constituency where he discussed with them matters of Government support and how to unite the Ataker Community in one accord

Photo Courtesy: Epale

27/12/2023

Sorrowful moments in Teso South, Buteba as the body of Mr. Charlse Emoto arrives in his home ahead of tomorrow's Burial. Mr Emoto who was the Headteacher Ong'ariama Primary School was killed armed robbers at his home.

27/12/2023

Principal Administrative Secretary in the Executive Office of the President Mr Arthur Amug Osiya, CBS, today morning held a consultative meeting with some leaders of the Abaguri Clan of Nambale on government matters.

He later on had a lunch meeting with some rising Artists from Teso North and South led by Single P KENYA and Rasta Ekada, where they discussed on how to develop and nature talent in the industry

Story Courtesy: Epale

26/12/2023

Principal Administrative Secretary in the Executive Office of the President Mr Arthur Amug Osiya attended the Annual Iteso Cultural Festival in Kakapel, Teso North. The event was graced by His Highness Papa Paul Sande Emolot.

The PAS in his speech, retaliated on the importance of Teso Unity in supporting the President and his administration. He further thanked the Community for heeding to his call and join the President's ruling party United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

Present were Busia Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma, Deputy Governor Hon. Arthur Odera, Busia County Assembly Speaker Eng. Fredrick Wafula Odilo, Teso North MP Hon. Oku Kaunya and several elected MCA's.

25/12/2023

Principal Administrative Secretary in the Executive Office of the President (PAS) Mr Arthur Amug Osiya, CBS, EBS 24th December pre Christmas Activities in Amagoro

1. 9.30 - 12.00pm, Worshiped with Christian faithfuls at St. Thomas ACK Church Amagoro

2. 1.00pm - 3.00pm, Met over 100 old men drawn from Malaba Central and Malaba South Wards and shared a meal with them

3. 3.00 - 5.00pm, Attended a soccer tournament between Malaba Giants FC and Amagoro FC, where he donated full uniform kits to the two teams and a Christmas token for the players

4. 7.00pm - 01.00am, Attended the Teso Night Concert at KNUT Hall Amagoro where he was the chief Guest. The event brought together over 5 local artists that he has fully sponsored to persue their music careers and other talents.

24/12/2023

Principal Administrative Secretary in the Executive Office of the President Mr Arthur Amug Osiya today shared lunch with 100 old men drawn from Malaba Central and Malaba South Wards.

He later on flagged off a football tournament between Amagoro FC and Malaba Giants, where he donated full uniform kits and a Christmas 🎄 token for the players

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Early rejection for Busia Gubanatorial Candidate Eng. Vincent Sidai as a section of Busia residents send warnings to voters not to vote for him because of his selfish nature.

Former Busia Governor Hon Sospeter Ojaamong has called out on Hon Paul Otuoma to stop being a storyteller and work for Busia people. Speaking during the Burial of Mzee Alfred Ogolla, father to the prominent Businessman Geoffrey Ogolla, Ojaamong has asked Otuoma to stop complaining about the cartels who are sabotaging his administration and put his office in order. Ojaamong, however, asked the Iteso community to support the President His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto by joining his ruling party UDA and rally behind him during the 2027 presidential elections. His speech was echoed by Tesoy South Legislature Hon Mary Emaase Otucho, who thanked Ojaamong for joining UDA and for accepting to work with the president. Hon Sospeter Ojaamong, on behalf of the Principal Administrative Secretary in Executive Office of the President (PAS), Mr Arthur Amug Osiya passed his condolences and support to the family of his friend Geoffrey Ogolla

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5 Low Capital Business Ideas You Can Start in Busia County

If you have ever thought of owning a business, then you understand how limited capital can dictate which business to start.

Every business has the potential to grow into a profitable venture. If you aim to start from somewhere, capital should not be an excuse for not starting a business.

Here is a list of 5 businesses that require low capital, some as little as twenty thousand shillings.

1. Tree Seedling Business

Selling Tree Seedlings is a lucrative business for hands-on people. This business requires around 50,000 shillings. You can start it anywhere provided you have access to land and water.

Your customers can be landscapers, homeowners, afforestation enthusiasts, and many others. Urban centers offer the best customer base for this business.

2. Poultry Farming

Poultry farming has been a lucrative business for the last couple of years, and it will continue to be for the unforeseeable future.

Indigenous chicken(Kienyeji) rearing is more profitable than exotic chicken as it is better priced. Poultry farming has three products, eggs, meat, chicks and the chicken themselves. You will have to decide which product you’ll deal with.

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The capital this business needs vary depending on accessibility to space and your product.

3. Selling Pallet Furniture

In a society where we have fashion designers, we sure need furniture designers.

Pallet Furniture is a contemporary furniture design inspired by cargo crates structure and is ideal for outdoor deco, hotels, club lounges and even at home.

Building Pallet Furniture requires moderate skill level so, you may need to hire a handyman if you can’t nail a nail.

You’ll also need to be up to date with modern trends or better, hire a millennial to keep you up to date and to help with digital marketing. I am putting digital marketing on your budget because pallet furniture business has the potential to sell countrywide.

You’ll need carpentry tools and access to electricity.

4. Jumia Consultant.

Kenyans are a big spender, and one can generate decent income working as a Jumia Consultant.

Jumia pays consultants commission of between 5% and 15%. The commission depends on the category of products you’ve helped them sell.

Anyone can become a Jumia Consultant. It is free to join. The catch is that you will only receive commission only when you purchase from them using your Jforce account. You can, therefore, pick one category and sell it or sell multiple products.

This gig needs good salesmanship. You can set up an office and brand it to make the job fulltime.

5. Delivery Business

You don’t need a fancy mobile application to become a delivery guy. You can make a killing delivering stuff all day long. However, this business is only viable in urban centres. In Busia County, Malaba and Busia towns offer the best market for the delivery business.

You will need to own or hire a motorcycle, and you can deliver everything from Kids, gas cylinders, shopping, etc.

Again, starting a business requires more than capital. Before pumping money into that venture, do your research, check county license fees and scout for a suitable location. You’ll also need to brand your business. No business can survive in the modern world without proper branding.