Vihiga

The Deadliest Roads in Western Kenya: Accident Black spots that have wantonly claimed lives (and what to be on the look out for next time you hit the road)

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Every other few months, the people of western Kenya slip into mourning. Yet another accident. Innocent lives lost. The country robbed of hard working citizens. Mums, dads, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters lost. These are the deadliest roads in western Kenya. We urge all road users to be follow road rules and be extra cautious … Read more

Western Kenya counties rich list: Kakamega County richest, Vihiga poorest

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Which is the richest county in Western Kenya? We look to data from CBK and KNBS to reveal western Kenya counties rich list. While CBK data gives us the number of banks and the corresponding bank penetration in the counties, KNBS data informs us of not only the population of these counties, but also the … Read more

In western Kenya and experiencing COVID-19 symptoms? Know of a suspected case? Do you have an inquiry or report on novel coronavirus?Here are the Bungoma, Vihiga, Busia and Kakamega county COVID-19 hotline numbers

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poster with new coronavirus signs and symptoms and national and county COVID-19 hotline numbers

Find county COVID-19 hotline numbers for Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma and Kakamega counties. We urge members of the public to make prudent use of these numbers and avoid misuse. In these unprecedented times, take deliberate steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the new coronavirus. Update (24th October 2020) Busia county alongside Bungoma county … Read more

CHAVAKALI JUNCTION, What’s in a name? Today, Yesterday, Tomorrow

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The story of a piece of infrastructure and how its transformation threatens to not only rename a place, but redefine it. This is the story of Chavakali junction. Across the republic, there are dozens of market places and vibrant towns that go by the name Makutano. The all have one transport feature that’s also present … Read more

[Photos] The Transformative Beauty and Majesty Of The Chavakali Junction Overpass

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Poster titled Chavakali junction

That a single piece of infrastructure can transform not only the look, but also human activity wherever it is situated is no news. The completed Chavakali junction overpass along the Kisumu-Kakamega highway serves as further evidence of this claim. If in need of before photos of the junction during it’s construction, look no further than … Read more