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FACT CHECK: Did Siaya Governor Aspirant David Ochieng Punch a Voter—or Was It Something Else?

A viral video circulating widely across social media platforms has thrust Ugenya MP and Siaya gubernatorial aspirant David Ouma Ochieng into the center of a growing political storm, raising a…

Ruto Orders Sweeping Probe into KSh6.2 Billion Payroll Fraud Scandal

President William Ruto has ordered an immediate and far-reaching investigation into a suspected KSh6.2 billion payroll fraud scheme spanning government ministries, departments, agencies, and state corporations. The directive, issued during…

Orengo Raises Alarm Over Lichuma Torture Claims as Pressure Mounts for Answers on Missing Persons

Siaya Governor James Orengo has sparked renewed debate on human rights and state accountability after raising serious concerns over the alleged abduction and torture of Mathare-based activist Davis Lichuma. Following…

iTax MELTDOWN: KRA Portal Chokes as Millions Race Against Midnight Tax Deadline

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) faced a digital traffic storm on Tuesday as millions of taxpayers scrambled to beat the June 30 filing deadline, triggering slowdowns and access frustrations on…

KPC PLC Partners with BAKE Awards to Champion Environmental Sustainability and Digital Innovation

Kenya Pipeline Company PLC (KPC PLC), East Africa’s leading energy infrastructure company, has partnered with the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) as the official sponsor of the Environment Category at…

The Fall and Fall of Gem Constituency Politics

Once celebrated as a cradle of intellectual leadership and principled politics, Gem Constituency is today grappling with a troubling decline in the quality, character, and credibility of its parliamentary representation.…

Missing In Siaya: Desperate Mother Pleads For Help To Find 12-Year-Old Son Who Vanished From School

A cloud of anguish hangs over Nyadorera village in Usonga Ward, Siaya County, as a mother’s desperate search for her missing son enters yet another painful chapter. Catherine Atieno Obonyo,…

EACC Nets Nyamira Assembly Deputy Clerk in KES 30M Tender Scandal Crackdown

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has tightened its grip on suspected procurement fraud in county governments after arresting Nyamira County Assembly Deputy Clerk and Director of Finance and Accounts,…

FACT CHECK: Did Orengo Rescue Wandayi from Jail as Claimed on KTN Interview?

A video clip gone viral capturing an interview on KTN television last night has thrust Siaya Governor James Orengo and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi into the spotlight, reviving decades-old…

Governor Orengo’s Administration Absent from Free Medical Camp for Siaya Residents

The message could not have been clearer—because nothing was there to say it. At last week’s EPRA Respiratory Medical Camp, where hundreds turned up seeking knowledge, screening and life-saving solutions,…

GUMBO’S KSH 3M POWER PLAY: SHIFTING SIAYA FROM HANDOUTS TO REAL ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

In a bold shift from token politics to transformative action, Engineer Nicolas Gumbo has rolled out a KSh 3 million grassroots empowerment initiative targeting women and youth in South Sakwa…

SAKAJA UNSTOPPABLE? RIVALS PANIC AS ODM TICKET DRAMA HANDS NAIROBI GOVERNOR CLEAR RUN TO 2027

The race for Nairobi’s top seat is already tilting—and dramatically so. Governor Johnson Sakaja is emerging as the man to beat in 2027, with rivals reportedly losing nerve, scrambling for…

Orengo Holds His Ground on National TV Amid Rising Political Heat at Home

By Staff Writer Siaya Governor James Orengo delivered a firm and composed defense of his leadership during a high-profile appearance on KTN Prime, pushing back against critics while raising alarm…

Rozzy Kisero Ignites Siaya Race with Bold Mental Health Agenda, Spotlights Crisis as National Concern

As the contest for Siaya County Woman Representative gathers pace, Rose Achola Kisero, widely known as Rozzy or Traore Madhako, is redefining the race by thrusting a long-overlooked issue into…

Siaya Sets Audit Tone as County, Auditor General Unite on Accountability Push

The County Government of Siaya has formally launched the Financial Year 2025/2026 compliance audit process following a strategic entry conference with the Office of the Auditor General, signaling a firm…

Ruto Unlocks Sh428 Billion for Counties as Health Boost and Court Battles Shape National Agenda

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…

Siaya Referral Hospital Gets Critical Equipment Boost to Improve Maternal and Newborn Care

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…

NCIC’s Tough Talk on Hate Speech Sets the Stage for a Critical Test of Kenya’s Democratic Maturity

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…

14 Killed in Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura

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…

Clean Energy Push Gains Momentum as Siaya Intensifies Fight Against Respiratory Diseases

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…

Ruto Drops Strongest Hint Yet on 2032 preferred Successor 

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,…

Siaya Businessman Convicted of Orchestrating Brother’s Murder

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…

Grassroots or Nothing: Oburu Oginga Warns ODM Aspirants Against Canvassing for Nomination

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,…

States vs Media: East African Press Councils Warn Rising Hostility Threatens Press Freedom

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.…

Breathe Easy: Siaya Residents Urged to Embrace Clean Cooking to Combat Rising Respiratory Illnesses

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 IN DARKNESS: Power Standoff Cripples Hospitals, Shuts Down Water Plants as Kenya Power Rejects Deal

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…

Lights Back On in Siaya: KPLC Restores Power After Sh32 Million Debt Showdown

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,…

Oburu Urges Restraint as Anti-Orengo Rhetoric Dominates Siaya Harambee

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.…

 6 Protesters who went Missing on June 25 Found Alive After Alleged Torture, Rights Groups Demand Probe

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…

Kenya’s Political Class Scrambling for Relevance as Waita Warns: Engage Gen Z or Be Erased!

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…