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Oduol, Wandayi Send Labour Day Messages of Encouragement to Kenyan Workers Amid Realities of Economic Crunch

Siaya County marked this year’s Labour Day under a cloud of sharp contradictions, as leaders issued competing messages of solidarity while workers on the ground grappled with mounting economic and…

Death Sentence for Kampala Daycare Killer: Court Condemns ‘Calculated’ Murder of Toddlers

In a chilling case that has gripped the nation, a Ugandan-American man has been sentenced to death for the brutal killing of four toddlers at a kindergarten in Kampala. Christopher…

Wandayi’s Vision Powers Kenya’s Clean Cooking Momentum

Kenya’s push for clean cooking solutions under the current leadership marks a deliberate shift toward healthier households and stronger communities. The Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has positioned…

Dorothy Oinga’s 2027 Bid: A Results-Driven Blueprint for Women’s Leadership in Siaya County

As the race toward the 2027 General Elections gathers momentum, a new standard of leadership is emerging—one defined not by rhetoric, but by measurable impact. At the center of this…

Leaders call for seamless connectivity and policy harmonisation at the 15th Connected Africa Summit

Industry leaders, policymakers and technology stakeholders convened at the 15th annual Connected Africa Summit, held at the Edge Convention Centre, issuing a call for the removal of structural and regulatory…

Kenya’s Economy Adds 824,100 New Jobs, Easing Youth Unemployment Pressure

Kenya created 824,100 new jobs in 2025, marking a significant improvement from 782,300 the previous year and delivering much-needed relief to the country’s mounting youth unemployment crisis. According to the…

Siaya Seals Landmark Recognition Deal with Public Health Union in Push to Strengthen Disease Control

The County Government of Siaya has signed a long-awaited Recognition Agreement with the Kenya Environment and Public Health Practitioners Union, marking a major step toward improving labour relations and strengthening…

Siaya Assembly Clears Key CEC Nominees, Sends Back Two Names to Governor Orengo

The Siaya County Assembly has approved a slate of County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and Chief Officers, marking a significant step in the formation of Governor James Orengo’s administration—while simultaneously…

Siaya Assembly Rejects Finance Nominee Nying’iro, Clears Key Orengo Appointees in High-Stakes Vetting

The Siaya County Assembly has rejected the nomination of George Nying’iro as County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance, dealing a significant political and administrative blow to Governor James Orengo’s…

2 Nyamira Police Officers Jailed for Killing Suspect in Custody

In a significant ruling reinforcing accountability within Kenya’s security forces, two police officers have been handed lengthy prison sentences after being found guilty of murdering a suspect in custody at…

Wandayi’s Strategic Push for Stability and Reliability

Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi convened a stakeholder meeting with Oil Marketing Companies to take stock of the current petroleum supply situation and align on immediate priorities. This gathering underscores the…

Nyagudi Faces Vetting, Pledges Tourism-Driven Revival for Siaya Economy

The Siaya County Assembly has stepped up scrutiny of key executive appointments, with tourism nominee Wilfred Nyagudi Ouma outlining an ambitious plan to transform the county into a regional cultural…

How Popular Siaya MP Shot Himself in the Foot

Samuel Onunga Atandi has been the exception in a constituency known for its unforgiving electoral cycle. In Alego-Usonga Constituency—where incumbents routinely served just one term—Atandi defied the odds, securing a…

Blockchain Breakthrough: BlockCoop SACCO Unveils Africa’s First Tokenized Cooperative Model

Kenya has taken a bold leap into the future of cooperative finance following the official launch of BlockCoop SACCO, the continent’s first blockchain-powered savings and credit cooperative. The groundbreaking innovation…

Powering Progress: Consultative Leadership in Kenya’s Energy Future

Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, alongside Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira and senior Ministry officials, held a productive consultative meeting with elected leaders from Meru County on advancing key energy priorities.…

Orengo’s Strategic Cabinet Shake-Up Continues with Vetting of CECMs Underway at the County Assembly

The high-stakes vetting of County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) in Siaya entered a crucial phase today, reinforcing Governor James Orengo’s carefully calibrated plan to refresh his administration while safeguarding stability…

Gachagua Back in Court to Challenge Impeachment

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday made a dramatic appearance at the Milimani Law Courts, setting the stage for a landmark legal battle that could redefine Kenya’s constitutional limits…

RARE JOY IN LAKISAMA: 300 KIDS SHARE KSH 1 MILLION TALENT WINDfall AT ‘RINGO KIDS DANCE’ EXTRAVAGANZA

A wave of celebration swept through Lakisama Ward in Nairobi as more than 300 children walked away with prizes worth Ksh 1 million in a vibrant talent showcase spearheaded by…

Fateful Crash Exposes KES 34M Drug Haul as Trailer Plunges into River Kuja

A suspected drug trafficker’s high-stakes mission came to a crashing halt—literally—after a grisly road accident exposed a massive consignment of illegal narcotics in Migori. Police in Rongo Sub-County are guarding…

ORENGO RISES AGAIN: Kisumu Rally Signals Siaya Governor’s Dramatic Return to National Politics

In a political landscape long dominated by familiar giants, James Orengo has staged a striking comeback—one that is increasingly difficult to ignore. At the charged Linda Mwananchi ODM rally in…

Gunfire at Whitehouse Dinner: Trump Likely Target

A night meant to celebrate press freedom descended into panic and gunfire after a suspected assassin opened fire during the high-profile White House Correspondents’ Dinner, with investigators now saying Donald…

Orengo’s Key Nominees Face Vetting as Siaya Assembly Tightens Grip on Top Appointments

Siaya County’s political and administrative landscape edged closer to a significant shake-up after Governor James Orengo’s nominees for critical county positions underwent rigorous vetting before the County Assembly’s Select Committee…

FREE HEALTHCARE RELIEF: Teachers Win Zero Co-Pay Deal in Major Medical Scheme Overhaul

Thousands of teachers across Kenya are set to breathe easier after the government unveiled sweeping reforms to their medical scheme, promising an end to out-of-pocket hospital payments and a return…

“We Will Not Be Cowed”: Linda Mwananchi Unleashes Defiant Political Showdown in Vihiga

A surging wave of political defiance swept through Vihiga County as leaders aligned to the Linda Mwananchi movement staged a bold and high-octane rally, sending a clear message that they…

Omanyala Delivers Inspiring sub-10 sprint masterclass at the Kip Keino Classic

Kenya’s sprint sensation Ferdinand Omanyala delivered yet another electrifying performance, powering to victory in the men’s 100 metres and reaffirming his status as Africa’s fastest man. Under the floodlights of…

Ksh 300 Million Migori Airport Upgrade Sparks New Era for Western Kenya Tourism and Trade

Migori County is stepping into a new chapter of economic promise following the rollout of a Ksh 300 million upgrade of Migori Airstrip, a project poised to redefine the region’s…

Atandi’s attack on Orengo in Kisumu draws backlash

A political storm is brewing in Nyanza after Alego-Usonga MP Samuel Atandi launched a stinging attack on Siaya Governor James Orengo, remarks that have since ignited backlash and accusations of…

Opposition Threatens ICC Case Against Ruto Over ‘State-Sponsored Goons’ Claims

Kenya’s political temperature has sharply risen after opposition leaders accused President William Ruto’s administration of deploying criminal gangs to intimidate rivals—claims that have now escalated into threats of an international…

Inside ODM’s Quiet Engine Room: The Liaison Power Broker Shaping Strategy Behind Closed Doors

By Samson Wire In the high-octane world of Kenyan politics, where press conferences, rallies, and televised debates dominate public perception, it is easy to assume that influence lies only with…

What to Know About New Traffic Bill

Motorists and boda boda operators could soon breathe easier if the proposed Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2026 sails through Parliament, ushering in long-awaited reforms to how police handle detained vehicles under…