SIAYA TODAY

President William Ruto has signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, unlocking a massive Sh428 billion for Kenya’s 47 counties in a move set to significantly accelerate…

By Sharon Onyango Siaya County Referral Hospital has received a major boost in its maternal and newborn healthcare capacity following the donation of essential medical equipment through a renewed partnership…

Kenya’s long-standing struggle with divisive politics has once again taken center stage, with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) issuing a firm warning to political leaders accused of fueling…

A tragic helicopter crash in the oil-rich eastern region of Ras Tanura has claimed the lives of 14 Saudi nationals, authorities confirmed on Sunday morning. According to the Saudi Ministry…

By Sharon Onyango Siaya County is ramping up efforts to combat the rising burden of respiratory diseases through an ambitious clean energy initiative aimed at transforming household cooking practices and…

President William Ruto has issued his clearest signal yet on Kenya’s 2032 succession, publicly rallying support behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki while delivering a blistering critique of his former deputy,…

The High Court in Siaya has convicted a local businessman and his co-accused in connection with the murder of his younger brother, in a case that has drawn widespread attention…

A fierce contest for political survival is brewing within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as Deputy Party Leader Oburu Oginga delivers a blunt message to aspiring candidates: win the people,…

Media regulators across East Africa have issued a strong warning over escalating tensions between governments and the press, calling for an immediate de-escalation to safeguard press freedom and democratic accountability.…

Households in Siaya County are being urged to transition to clean cooking solutions in a bold push to curb rising cases of respiratory illnesses linked to indoor air pollution. In…

Siaya County is facing a full-blown public service crisis after Kenya Power rejected a proposed debt settlement plan, prolonging a blackout that has now paralyzed hospitals, crippled water supply, and…

Electricity has been restored to Siaya County government offices and critical water infrastructure after a tense standoff between the county administration and Kenya Power over a Sh32 million unpaid bill,…

A high-profile fundraising event in Siaya County on Saturday took an unexpected political turn, exposing deepening divisions within Luo Nyanza’s leadership and raising fresh questions about the region’s political direction.…

Six protesters who went missing during the June 25 anniversary demonstrations in Nairobi have been found alive in different parts of the city, with civil rights organisations alleging they were…

NAIROBI, June 26, 2026 — Kenya’s political elite is in a familiar frenzy—rallies convened, statements issued, alliances whispered. But as seasoned politicians jostle for visibility, a deeper reality is taking…

The second anniversary of Kenya’s most defining youth uprising should have been a day of solemn reflection. Instead, Nairobi witnessed a hollow commemoration — one overshadowed by political opportunism, heavy…

Water supply to over 400,000 residents, hospitals, schools, and government offices across Siaya County has been severely disrupted after Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) on Thursday disconnected electricity to…

By Editorial Desk As Kenya marks the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests, a solemn national moment risks sliding into a familiar trap—political appropriation. What should…

A simmering feud between State House and the media burst into the open on Wednesday after President William Ruto launched a scathing attack on Gideon Moi, accusing him of orchestrating…

Tension is mounting ahead of the highly anticipated June 25 demonstrations after activist Bob Njagi was arrested in Kitengela over allegations of incitement. Police in Kajiado County confirmed the arrest…

Siaya County has officially joined a powerful global movement following the successful launch of the Soroptimist International Club of Siaya in a landmark event held at Distinction Gardens. The elegant…

By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has intensified its fight against HIV, gender-based violence (GBV), and teenage pregnancy, rolling out a bold youth-centered health campaign aimed at reversing alarming infection rates…

In the unfolding contest for Siaya’s 2027 gubernatorial seat, Engineer Nicholas Odero Gumbo—widely known as Wajonya—is not just another contender. He is steadily emerging as a political force whose influence,…

Engineer Nicolas Odero Gumbo has ramped up his grassroots engagement drive, convening a high-level consultative forum with Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and Village Elders from across Rarieda Division in a decisive…

The ambitious transformation of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium is firmly on track, with Phase II of the upgrade now 70% complete, signaling a major leap forward in Siaya County’s quest…

Kenya’s education landscape is being reshaped in real time, with a historic surge in technical training redefining the path to opportunity. Fresh data shows the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)…

A routine morning of peaceful door-to-door evangelism by Jehovah’s Witnesses in Mtopanga, Nyali, descended into chaos on Friday after a bizarre and now-discredited claim triggered mob violence—laying bare the deadly…

A shocking attack on Chemelil Sugar Academy has ignited a political and economic storm, with Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga now linking the violence to deep-rooted commercial battles over control…

By Brenda Holo The County Government of Siaya has intensified its climate action agenda, unveiling a robust multi-stakeholder strategy aimed at strengthening climate governance, boosting public participation, and building resilient…

A devastating fire ripped through Mlango Kubwa in Mathare, Nairobi, destroying homes and small businesses and forcing panicked residents to flee as emergency teams battled to contain the fast-spreading inferno.…