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Gumbo Ignites ODM Grassroots Machine in Gem Ahead of 2027 Siaya Governor Race

Siaya gubernatorial hopeful Nicolas Gumbo has intensified his 2027 campaign groundwork after convening a high-level consultative forum with Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) officials from all six wards of Gem Constituency.…

COUNTY CASH CRISIS: Senate–MPs Deadlock Threatens Devolution Funding

A high-stakes standoff between Kenya’s National Assembly and the Senate has thrown county funding into uncertainty, exposing deep divisions that could delay billions meant for grassroots development. At the heart…

Dr. Sanmac Okoth Elected KYISA Chairperson, Unveils Bold Plan to Transform Youth Sports in Kenya

A new era for youth sports in Kenya has begun following the election of Siaya County Director of Sports, Dr. Sanmac Okoth, as the National Chairperson of the Kenya Youth…

Book Drive Ignites Hope: Walter Okelo Program Rolls Out 4,000 Textbooks to Transform Siaya Classrooms

A renewed wave of hope swept through Nyalula Primary School in Central Alego Ward after the Walter Okelo Mentorship Program (WOMP) delivered a significant consignment of textbooks, marking a bold…

High Court Slams Senate: Orders KSh 50 Million Payout to Rigathi Gachagua Over Rights Violations

Tension filled the Milimani Law Courts as a three-judge bench delivered a finely balanced verdict in Kenya’s most consequential constitutional showdown. While affirming the core impeachment process that ousted Gachagua…

Court Delivers Crushing Blow to Gachagua: Impeachment Upheld as Kenya’s First Ousted DP Loses Landmark Battle

The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, affirming his removal as the first in the nation’s history to be constitutionally ousted from office. Gachagua…

No Honeymoon: Siaya Executives Ordered to Deliver as Adongo Takes Charge

Acting Siaya County Secretary Elizabeth Adongo has set an uncompromising tone for the county’s new leadership, warning County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and Chief Officers that the time for settling…

School Fires in Kenya: Is It Time to Reconsider the Boarding School System?

By Austine Ogollah Every time a school fire occurs in Kenya, the nation mourns, leaders issue statements, investigations are launched, and promises of reforms are made. Yet after the mourning…

Sakaja Cracks the Whip: Nairobi Governor Unleashes Bold Anti-Corruption Shake-Up, Reorganizes Executive for Efficiency

Nairobi Governor Arthur Johnson Sakaja has sent a powerful message across City Hall and beyond, unveiling sweeping executive changes that underscore his firm commitment to integrity, accountability, and results-driven leadership.…

Ruto Departs Kenya for Strategic Europe Offensive

President William Ruto has launched a high-impact diplomatic and economic offensive in Europe, a carefully calibrated tour aimed at unlocking billions in investment, widening export markets, and accelerating job creation…

City Hall Storm: Sakaja Suspends Planning Chief in Sh65 Million Graft Probe, Freezes Approvals

By Samson Wire Nairobi, Kenya — Johnson Sakaja has unleashed a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown at City Hall, suspending a senior urban planning official at the centre of an explosive Sh65…

Matiang’i Demands National Summit as School Fires Spiral into Crisis Level 

Kenya is staring at a deepening education crisis, and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is now calling for a national reckoning. In a forceful intervention following the deadly inferno…

BURNING SCHOOLS, BROKEN SYSTEM: Inside Kenya’s Explosive Wave of Student Unrest

Kenya’s education system is under siege. A fast-spreading wave of school fires, violent unrest, and mass closures has engulfed more than 70 secondary schools nationwide, exposing deep cracks in a…

Disturbing Details Emerge on Chianda Boys Fire Outbreak

A mysterious late-night fire at Chianda High School in Siaya County has cast a harsh spotlight on Kenya’s escalating wave of school unrest, raising urgent questions about student safety, institutional…

Motorists Grappling with Low Quality Fuel as Prices Remain High

Kenya’s fuel market is under intense scrutiny after the entry of substandard petroleum products collided with persistently high pump prices, triggering outrage and raising serious questions about regulation, transparency and…

MoH Launches ‘JALI’ WhatsApp Chatbot to Tackle Ebola Misinformation

The Ministry of Health has rolled out a new WhatsApp chatbot, JALI, in a bold step to counter the spread of Ebola misinformation and enhance public access to verified health…

Siaya Rallies Behind Green Agenda as County Marks World Environment Day with Bold Conservation Push

Siaya County has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation with a renewed call for aggressive tree planting, sustainable resource use, and climate-smart development during this year’s World Environment Day celebrations.…

Eric Omondi to Spend the Weekend in Police Custody following arrest at JKIA

Popular comedian and activist Eric Omondi will spend the weekend in police custody following his dramatic arrest at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday afternoon, setting the stage for…

Parents Sue Ambira Boys High School Over KSh33,000 Levy After Dormitory Strike Damage

A group of 165 parents from Ambira Boys High School has moved to the High Court of Kenya seeking urgent orders to stop the institution from enforcing a KSh33,000 levy…

Kenya’s Moment to Lead Africa’s Electric Mobility Transition

Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi had the honour of addressing the 4th Kenya Power E Mobility Conference at KICC under the theme “Aligning Policy, Infrastructure and Partnerships…

Siaya Strengthens Human Rights Agenda as County Hosts DHRO Delegation in Landmark Courtesy Call

By Samson Wire The County Government of Siaya has taken a significant step toward strengthening its human rights framework following a high-level courtesy call by the Defenders of Human Rights…

Siaya’s Acting County Secretary Elizabeth Adongo Moves to Resolve Salaries Crisis

Siaya County’s Acting County Secretary, Elizabeth Adongo, has made a decisive and high-impact entry into office, moving swiftly to tackle the county’s persistent salary delays. In what is being seen…

Ebola Alert: Kenya Activates Nationwide Preparedness Plan to Avert Deadly Outbreak

Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya has activated a comprehensive nationwide Ebola preparedness strategy, ramping up surveillance, laboratory testing, border screening and emergency response systems to prevent a potential outbreak amid rising…

Lessons Learnt as Alai Faces KSh 60 Million Defamation Suit Over Explosive HIV Claims Against Fred Obachi Machoka

Veteran radio personality Fred Obachi Machoka has dragged Kileleshwa MCA Robert Onyango Alai to court in a high-stakes KSh 60 million defamation lawsuit following viral social media posts alleging the…

Rasanga Comes Out Guns Blazing, Declares 2027 Senate Bid intact and gaining momentum

By Sylvester Nandy Former Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga Amoth has intensified his bid for the Siaya Senate seat after hosting a high-profile delegation of bishops at his Segere home in…

Electricity Tariff Freeze: Relief for Kenyans or a Costly Delay?

Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi’s decision to freeze electricity prices has delivered immediate relief to millions of Kenyans grappling with rising fuel costs and shrinking household incomes. But beneath the welcome…

EACC Net Widens: Nyamira Assembly Clerk Arrested Over KSh 30M Tender Scandal

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has intensified its crackdown on procurement fraud, arresting the Clerk of the Nyamira County Assembly, Duke Simeon Onyori, over alleged irregularities in a multi-million-shilling…

Kenya Power, SIBOWASCO Unite to Restore Water Supply After Yala Plant Outage

Water supply to thousands of households across Siaya County is set to resume after a swift joint intervention by Kenya Power (KPLC) and the Sibo Water and Sanitation Company (SIBOWASCO)…

Backroom Deals and Family Chess: The Mole’s Notebook on Siaya’s 2027 ODM War

While public rallies are still months away, the real 2027 Siaya contest is already being fought behind closed doors. According to a party insider who spoke to SiayaToday on condition…

Siaya Goes Digital: County Rolls Out e-Procurement Training to Curb Corruption and Boost Efficiency

The County Government of Siaya has taken a bold step toward sealing procurement loopholes and accelerating service delivery by launching a two-day intensive training on the Electronic Government Procurement (eGP)…