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Fake Police Officer Arrested at Yaya Centre as DCI Recovers Pistol, Handcuffs and 100 Rounds of Ammunition

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a man suspected of impersonating a police officer during a sting operation at Yaya Centre in Nairobi’s Kilimani area, recovering…

Raphael Tuju Alive and in Good Health as Lawyer Dismisses Viral Death Rumours

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju is alive and in good health, his close associate and lawyer Fanya Mambo Kinuthia has confirmed, dismissing viral social media claims alleging that the veteran…

From Amin’s Most Wanted Student to UN Chief Contender: Uganda Backs Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General

Uganda has formally nominated veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, setting the stage for what could become one of the most closely watched…

“We Don’t Want UDA in Homabay” — Oburu Oginga

ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has mounted a spirited defence of political zoning, arguing that it is a legitimate strategy for protecting a party’s traditional support base ahead…

Oparanya Finally Opens up on Deputy President Ambitions

Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya has dismissed growing speculation linking him to the Deputy President’s position ahead of the 2027 General Election, insisting he has never…

Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia Arrested After Overnight Standoff at Royal Media Studios

Mukurweini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia was arrested on Monday morning by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), bringing to an end an overnight standoff at the Royal…

From Golden Boy to Political Crossroads: Has Samuel Atandi Squandered Alego-Usonga’s Goodwill?

There was a time when Samuel Onunga Atandi could do little wrong in the eyes of Alego-Usonga voters. Young, articulate, financially endowed and projecting himself as part of a new…

Siaya’s Unwritten Power-Sharing Formula Faces Its Biggest Test Yet as Rarieda Emerges as Political Epicentre

As the race for Siaya’s top elective seats gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election, a decades-old political convention—never written into law but deeply embedded in the county’s electoral…

Viral CCTV Robbery: DCI Nets Three Suspects in Kisumu Home Invasion as Hunt for Fourth Fugitive Intensifies

Three suspects have been arrested over a daring home invasion in Chiga, Kisumu East Sub-County, after dramatic CCTV footage of the robbery spread rapidly across social media, triggering nationwide outrage…

The Untold Story of the 1982 Coup: Was Hezekiah Ochuka the Mastermind—or the Face of a Much Bigger Plot?

On the morning of August 1, 1982, Kenyans awoke to an announcement that shook the nation to its core. State radio declared that President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi had been…

When Luo Elders Become Political Mercenaries, the Community Loses Its Moral Compass

There was a time when the Luo Council of Elders commanded reverence. Its voice carried weight not because it wielded political power, but because it stood above politics. It was…

Raila Junior Emerges as Standard-Bearer of Odinga’s Nairobi Political Legacy

Raila Odinga Jr. is increasingly emerging as the face of efforts to preserve and rebuild the political influence associated with the Odinga family in Nairobi, signalling what could become one…

Siaya Bolsters HIV Care with Data-Driven Strategy to Boost Viral Suppression

By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has intensified efforts to improve HIV clinical care by leveraging technology, peer mentorship, and evidence-based decision-making in a renewed push to enhance patient outcomes and…

From Handouts to Heavy Machinery: Inside the Sh10 Million Gamble to Rewrite Siaya’s Youth Employment Story

On a continent where political rallies often end with promises and handshakes, Monday’s gathering in Siaya offered something far less common: industrial machinery. Welding machines, sewing equipment, salon kits, carpentry…

Why James Orengo’s Re-Nomination of George Nying’iro Raises Hard Questions

Governor James Orengo has long cultivated the image of a principled statesman—a constitutional lawyer who champions institutions, accountability and the rule of law. Yet his latest decision to re-nominate George…

Kindiki on the Chopping Board as Wandayi, Oparanya Circle Deputy Slot

A quiet but consequential storm is gathering within the upper echelons of government—and at its centre lies an uncomfortable question: is Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki already a political casualty…

Ol Kalou Shockwave: How a By-Election Humiliation Is Forcing Ruto to Rethink Kindiki and the Mount Kenya Strategy

The Ol Kalou by-election was never meant to be this consequential. What should have been a routine political exercise has instead detonated into a full-blown strategic crisis at the heart…

Sifuna, Ruto Face Off Over Post–Vision 2030 Plan as Gachagua Enters Fray

A high-stakes national debate over Kenya’s future has erupted after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna delivered a blistering critique of President William Ruto’s proposed successor to the Vision 2030 blueprint, framing…

Siaya–Japan Partnership Gains Momentum as JICA Deepens Health and Community Impact

By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has reaffirmed its position as a model for impactful international collaboration following a high-profile visit by Japanese Ambassador H.E. Hiroshi Matsuura, marking a significant milestone…

Siaya Opens Public Forums for 2027/28 Development Plan in Countywide Push for Citizen Input

Siaya County has officially launched an ambitious public participation exercise to shape its 2027/28 development agenda, inviting residents across all 30 wards and three municipalities to directly influence budget priorities…

 How a National Science Exhibition Opened New Doors for Two Kenyan Students

For Kon Lual and Ian Mwadiloh, winning the 2025 Young Scientists Kenya National Exhibition was the beginning of the story rather than the end of it. YSK exists on a…

The Orengo Paradox: Holding Siaya Governor Race at Ransom

The race for the Siaya governorship has reached an unusual defining moment. It is perhaps the only major contest anywhere where the leading candidate has not even firmly declared whether…

Kenya Power Confirms Widespread Blackout Across Major Regions as Engineers Race to Restore Electricity

Thousands of homes and businesses across Kenya were plunged into darkness on Wednesday night after Kenya Power confirmed a widespread electricity outage affecting several key regions of the country. In…

Siaya Ramps Up School Deworming Drive as Thousands of Children Receive Free Treatment

By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has joined the rest of Kenya in marking the National School-Based Deworming Day, with health officials rolling out a countywide campaign to protect thousands of…

Massive Turnout as Multi-Million Boro-Karemo Water Project Kicks Off, Bringing Hope to Over 3,000 Siaya Households

Jubilant scenes of song, dance and ululation filled Boro as thousands of residents gathered to witness the official handover of the long-awaited Boro-Karemo Water Project to the contractor, marking the…

DPP Approves Bribery Charges Against Senior Magistrate and Probation Officer

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved bribery charges against a senior magistrate and a senior probation officer following investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). In a…

13 Pupils Injured as Two School Buses Carrying 101 Learners Collide in West Pokot

At least 13 pupils were injured on Tuesday after two school buses carrying 101 learners collided in the Riting area of West Pokot County, triggering a swift multi-agency rescue operation.…

Sammy Douglas Officially Sworn In as Ol Kalou MP as Wetang’ula Quells House Drama

Newly elected Ol Kalou Member of Parliament Sammy Douglas Waweru was officially sworn into the National Assembly on Tuesday, marking the beginning of his parliamentary tenure after a decisive by-election…

Death and Destruction as Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Southern Japan

Several people are feared dead and scores injured after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, triggering widespread destruction, a deadly explosion at a shopping mall, and a…

KANA Condemns Siaya Crackdown, Demands Rights-Based Approach to Nuclear Power Project

The Kenya Anti-Nuclear Alliance (KANA) has sharply condemned what it describes as violence, intimidation and arbitrary arrests of residents in Siaya County following public engagements over the proposed nuclear power…