The Busia County has been listed as one of the hot spots for radicalisation of youth within Western Kenya region, a survey has revealed. According to the survey carried out by a Researcher on Violent Extremism, Dr. Tom Mboya between November 2019 and February 2020, Busia, Bungoma and Kakamega are fertile grounds for the vice. […]
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The Busia County Commissioner (CC), Joseph Kanyiri has cautioned local residents against crossing over to the neighbouring country of Uganda. The move follows a consensus by the two governments not to allow citizens from countries that have confirmed cases of coronavirus to set a foot on their land. Addressing the press at Busia One Stop […]
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The Busia County Commissioner (CC), Joseph Kanyiri has urged chiefs to work closely with Kenya Revenue and Anti Counterfeit Authorities to ensure that only legitimate goods enter the country. Addressing the Chiefs from Teso North Sub County on Wednesday, Kanyiri said the government can only serve the citizens effectively if revenue is collected. “These counterfeits […]
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The US government has promised to support security operations in Kenya especially along the border areas. Speaking to the press after a courtesy call to the Busia Governor, Sospeter Ojaamong on Tuesday, the US Ambassador to Kenya, Kyle Mcarter said that security along the border was very crucial to the country. “Providing security to Kenyans […]
Continue ReadingCharcoal traders plying the trade along Busia buffer zone have vowed to stay put and continue with their business in defiance of a directive to vacate issued by the County Commissioner (CC). Speaking to the press on Tuesday, Geofrey Wasila, one of the traders said the business has employed a number of youth who were […]
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