Ugunja By-Election: High-Stakes Contest Pits Local Loyalty Against Political Patronage
Ugunja Constituency, Siaya County — Political temperatures are set to rise today as David Ochieng, the MDG Party leader, makes a high-profile visit to Ugunja Constituency. The stated purpose of…
Government Orders Free Primary Health Care Services at Public, Private, and Faith-Based Hospitals
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Ministry of Health has announced that all Primary Health Care (PHC) services will remain free at public Level 2 to Level 4 hospitals, as well as…
NPS Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Matatus and Buses as Road Carnage Spirals
NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Police Service (NPS) has declared an aggressive, countrywide crackdown on Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) in a bid to stem a deadly surge in road accidents…
ODM to Hold National Delegates Convention Despite Widening Rifts
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will convene a high-stakes National Delegates Convention (NDC) in October — a gathering tipped to redefine the party’s course ahead of the 2027 General Election.…
Police Nab 2 Drug dealers from Homabay in Mombasa
The arrest of two mid-level couriers at Mwembe Tayari this weekend barely scratches the surface of a narcotics crisis that has, for decades, hollowed out communities along Kenya’s Coast. Behind…
Kenya Stuns Morocco to Stay Top of CHAN Group A
Kenya’s Harambee Stars pulled off a thrilling 1-0 victory over continental heavyweights Morocco in a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to maintain their lead in Group A with seven…
Showdown: Gumbo Requests Raila’s Blessings to Contest for Governor, Orengo Replies Not so Fast!
The battle lines for Siaya’s top seat have been drawn — two years before the General Election. Engineer Nicholas Odero Gumbo on Sunday publicly asked former Prime Minister Raila Amollo…
Harambee Stars vs Morocco — 90 Minutes Away from Making CHAN History
Kenya’s Harambee Stars are 90 minutes away from making CHAN 2024 history as they prepare to face Morocco in a decisive Group A clash on Sunday evening. Head coach Benni…
A New Chapter in Siaya as CPA Zacky Masiro Guns for Senate
CPA Zacky Masiro stands as a remarkable figure emerging from Siaya County, embodying the promise of youthful leadership fused with professional acumen and a heart devoted to service. As the…
“I Don’t Buy Fear” —Defiant Gachagua Hits Out at Murkomen Over Arrest Threat
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out swinging against what he describes as “intimidation tactics” from the government, brushing off warnings from Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen that he…
Vincent Junior JaSkuma: The Visionary Servant-Leader Transforming Ugenya into a Model of Inclusive Development in 2027
Vincent Junior JaSkuma is uniquely positioned to be the transformative leader Ugenya needs in the 2027 parliamentary elections. His leadership goes beyond politics; it is a profound commitment to serving…
Blood on the Tarmac: Kisumu Crash, Father Pesa, and the Shadows of August
On the evening of August 8, 2025, the Kisumu–Kakamega Highway became the scene of another mass tragedy. A bus carrying mourners from AIC Naki Secondary School, returning from a burial…
Orengo Warns Political Rivals: “I’m Back, Energised, and Still in Charge of Siaya”
West Asembo, Siaya County — Siaya Governor James Orengo has sent a stern message to politicians using political gimmicks and spreading rumours to unsettle county leadership, declaring that he remains…
Ruto Joins Empowerment Drive, Hosts Thousands at State House
Nairobi — The usually quiet, tightly-guarded lawns of State House Nairobi were transformed into a bustling marketplace on Saturday as President William Ruto hosted thousands of residents for the Nairobi…
Governor Orengo, Raila Odinga Lead Mourners at Ambassador Nyanduga’s Sendoff
Siaya Governor James Orengo on Saturday joined Azimio leader Raila Odinga in bidding farewell to H.E. Ambassador Bob Francis Jalang’o Nyanduga, the first Member of Parliament for Rarieda (1988–1992). The…
Just in: IEBC Sets Date for Nationwide By-Elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that all pending by-elections across the country will be held on Thursday, 27th November 2025. In a statement, the Commission said…
Kajiado Tragedy: 7 Killed in Matatu–Lorry Collision
At least seven people have died after a Nailepu Sacco matatu collided head-on with a lorry along the Namanga–Isinya Highway at Korompoi Global Estate, near Kitengela, on Saturday morning. Isinya…
Empowering Ukwala Ward: Hon. Oduor Joseph Peter Omondi’s Vision for Sustainable Growth and Community Prosperity
Hon. Oduor Joseph Peter Omondi’s leadership as the Member of County Assembly for Ukwala Ward is a beacon for transformative development deeply rooted in the socio-economic realities and aspirations of…
KUCCPS Launches Teacher Upgrade Programme, Reopens TVET Applications
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has unveiled a new Teacher Upgrade Programme targeting educators holding P1 or Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) certificates. The initiative, KUCCPS…
Obange Family Mourns 25 Relatives in Kisumu Road Tragedy
Former Parliament Head of Security Maj. (Rtd) Solomon Obange and Maseno University lecturer Dr Dick Obange are reeling from the loss of 25 relatives in a horrific road accident at…
Court Orders Exhumation of GSU Officer Buried in Controversial Church Compound
A Rongo court has ordered the exhumation of a GSU officer buried within the grounds of the controversial St. Joseph Mission of Messiah in Africa, Rongo Sub-County. Principal Magistrate Chrisphine…
Governor Nyong’o Urges President Ruto to Regulate Airbnb Businesses Over Femicide Concerns
Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has called on President William Ruto to introduce strict regulations for low-cost short-stay accommodation businesses—commonly known as Airbnbs—citing their link to a rise in femicide…
Four Cabinet Secretaries Face Contempt Charges Over e-Citizen Fee Defiance
Four Cabinet Secretaries are staring at possible contempt of court proceedings for allegedly defying a High Court order halting the collection of a KES 50 “convenience fee” on the e-Citizen…
Ruto Calls for Action as Kisumu Accident Death Toll Reaches 25
President William Ruto has mourned the 21 people killed in Friday evening’s horrific crash at the Coptic blackspot on the Kisumu–Kakamega Highway, urging swift justice for any negligence. “Our prayers…
IEBC’s Accountability and Financial Governance: A Crucial Imperative for Kenya’s Democratic Future
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), led by CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan, faced the National Assembly Committee on Implementation Status of House Resolutions to address serious concerns raised by…
SHA Suspends Dozens of Health Facilities Over Alleged Fraud
Nairobi, August 8, 2025 — The Social Health Authority (SHA) has suspended a total of 40 health facilities across the country over alleged involvement in fraudulent activities aimed at defrauding…
Hon. Otieno Edwin Martin Lord: Championing Unity, Development, and Inclusive Governance as Ugunja’s Voice in Siaya County Assembly
Hon. Otieno Edwin Martin Lord, serving as the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Ugunja Ward and Majority Leader of Siaya County Assembly, stands as a pivotal leader driving cohesive…
Raila Odinga: My Decision Helped Prevent Kenya from Becoming a Failed State
Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County – August 8, 2025 ODM party leader Raila Odinga has staunchly defended his cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration, stating that the move was crucial in…