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Orengo Swears In Nyagudi as Siaya Tourism Chief Officer in Fresh Executive Reorganisation

Siaya Governor James Orengo on Wednesday presided over the swearing-in of newly appointed county executives and chief officers in a ceremony that underscored a fresh administrative push aimed at accelerating…

Kenya’s Nuclear Dawn: A Strategic Leap with France

Cabinet secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi signed a Letter of Intent on Cooperation in Nuclear Energy between the Republic of Kenya and the French Republic at State House,…

Cabinet Secretary Wandayi Champions Africa’s Energy Transition at Africa Forward Summit

Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi joined fellow panelists at the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in discussions under the theme “Civil Nuclear and Energy Transition – Securing Long Term Access to Low…

KPC Foundation Donates School Bus to Boost Education Access in Nandi County

The KPC Foundation has donated a 52-seater school bus to St. Paul II Chepterwai Girls Senior School in a move aimed at improving access to education and enhancing student mobility…

Tragedy in Bondo as Three Go Missing After Goldmine Collapse in Siaya

A cloud of grief has engulfed residents of Ogago Village in Bondo after a goldmine collapsed, leaving at least three people feared trapped underground in a tragic incident that has…

From Obama to Siaya Leaders: Mother’s Day Tributes Celebrate Love, Sacrifice and Women Empowerment

Former US President Barack Obama joined leaders across the world in marking Mother’s Day with a heartfelt family tribute that quickly warmed social media timelines globally. Obama shared an intimate…

Africa’s Richest Man Eyes Kenya for next multibillion dollar refinery project

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is closing in on Kenya as the site for his next mega-refinery, a project that could reshape East Africa’s energy independence. The Nigerian billionaire is…

Sakaja’s New Liquor Board Cracks Down on Illegal Alcohol Trade in Nairobi

By Samson Wire The Johnson Sakaja administration has rolled out a fresh campaign to restore sanity in Nairobi’s liquor sector following the induction of a new Alcoholic Drinks Control and…

6 Killed in Brutal Mandera Highway Ambush

Six people were killed in a deadly ambush after heavily armed gunmen attacked a passenger vehicle in Mandera County, underscoring the persistent insecurity haunting Kenya’s northeastern region. The attack occurred…

Kenya Tightens Airport, Port Surveillance as Deadly Hantavirus Sparks Global Health Alert

Kenya has heightened disease surveillance at airports and seaports following an international alert over a deadly outbreak of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) linked to a cruise ship travelling in the…

Cabinet Secretary Wandayi Bolsters Kenya’s Energy Fortress Amid Global Storms

Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi assured Kenyans that ongoing tensions in the Middle East will not disrupt the country’s fuel supply, emphasizing that strategic government interventions have safeguarded the nation against…

Old Mutual Rolls Out Nationwide Financial Wellness Campaign as Nation Battles Rising Economic Pressure

Residents and small businesses across Kenya are set to benefit from a new nationwide financial wellness campaign launched by Old Mutual Kenya aimed at helping households and SMEs navigate mounting…

Oburu Oginga Reappears, Reassures Supporters Following Health Rumours

Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Oginga has dismissed swirling speculation about his health, emerging on the golf course in Kisumu with a video and photos showing him in good spirits. The…

Siaya Nears Completion of Usenge Roads in Major Boost to Fisherfolk Economy

The County Government of Siaya is nearing completion of a major road upgrade project expected to transform the lakeside town into a vibrant fisheries and blue economy hub. The 1.512-kilometre…

Siaya Nurses Celebrate International Nurses Week with Pomp and Ceremony at Bondo Sub-County Hospital

Nurses in Siaya County turned out in vibrant fashion to mark International Nurses Week at Bondo Sub-County Hospital, blending colourful celebrations with renewed hope following sustained advocacy on salary delays…

Cabinet Secretary Wandayi Charts the Smart Path for East Africa’s Refining Future

Cabinet Secretary Wandayi has firmly articulated the government’s position on Kenya’s refining future, backed by rigorous feasibility studies that underscore the harsh realities of the modern oil industry: global competitiveness…

Marsabit Villagers Drag BP to Court Over Toxic Legacy left by Oil Drilling operations

Deep in the harsh desert landscapes of Marsabit County, a decades-old environmental scandal is returning to haunt global energy giant BP as hundreds of villagers seek justice over alleged toxic…

AI-Powered X-Ray Technology Revolutionizes Silent TB Detection in Siaya

By Sharon Onyango | May 7, 2026 For decades, Tuberculosis (TB) has remained one of Kenya’s deadliest silent killers, spreading quietly through communities while escaping early detection. In many cases,…

EACC Cracks Down on Sh85 Million Eldama Ravine NG-CDF Scandal, 11 Arrested

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has intensified its war against corruption after arresting eleven suspects linked to the alleged embezzlement of more than Sh85 million from the Eldama Ravine National…

When the Rain Started Beating the Luo: How Political Enforcers Invaded the Centre of Power

In Luo folklore, the haunting expression “chieng’ ma koth nochako gowa” — the day the rain started beating us — marks the precise moment a society loses its moral direction.…

Ruto Pushes Bold CBC Reforms as Kenya Confronts Future of Education at Naivasha Conference

President William Samoei Ruto has declared education the “single most important investment” Kenya can make in its people, as the government intensified efforts to streamline and strengthen the Competency-Based Curriculum…

Kibe Invokes Pheroze Norowjee in Explosive Court Attack on Gachagua Impeachment

Senior Counsel Mungai Kibe launched a blistering constitutional attack on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, invoking the legacy of celebrated jurist Pheroze Norowjee to argue that Kenya’s…

Storm Brews in North Alego as Residents Protest Alleged Land Grab Near Gombe Airstrip 

A simmering land dispute is threatening to explode into full-scale protests in Komolo village, Gombe Sub-location in North Alego, after residents accused brokers and surveyors of colluding with powerful investors…

DCI Nets Suspected Gang Operatives in High-Stakes Sting

A coordinated security operation targeting organized criminal networks in Kisumu has led to the arrest of two suspects, as detectives intensify efforts to dismantle gang activity in the lakeside city.…

Siaya Municipality Moves to Tighten Urban Governance with Charter Review and New Bylaws

Siaya Municipality has launched an ambitious review of its Municipal Charter alongside the development of new bylaws, signaling a bold step toward stronger urban governance, improved service delivery, and enhanced…

PSC Announces Massive Recruitment: Hundreds of Vacancies Open Across Government Ministries

Excitement is sweeping across Kenya as the Public Service Commission (PSC) rolls out a major recruitment drive, offering hundreds of promotional and entry-level job opportunities in various ministries and state…

Ruto Bids Emotional Farewell to Monica Juma as She Heads to Top UN Roles

President William Ruto has officially bid farewell to outgoing National Security Advisor Monica Juma, praising her distinguished career in public service as she transitions to senior leadership roles at the…

Energy Accountability in the Senate: From Last Mile to Fuel Stability, a Ministry Under Scrutiny

Cabinet secretary of Energy and Petroleum appeared before the plenary of the Senate of Kenya and presented submissions on the key national programmes under the ministry, an appearance that placed…

CHILDREN UNDER SIEGE: Siaya Analyst Rose Achola Sounds Alarm Over Rising Infanticide and Sexual Abuse Crisis

A Siaya-based political analyst has issued a stark warning over what she describes as a deepening national crisis of child abuse, infanticide, and societal neglect—laying blame squarely on leadership failure…

“Idle Motion”: Otiende Amolo Tears Into Cherargei’s Bid to Slash Uhuru Benefits

A fierce constitutional showdown is brewing after Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei tabled a controversial motion seeking to slash retirement benefits for former President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta—a move now facing sharp…