Hon. Moses Obenzo: A Visionary Leader for Transformative Progress in Busia County
Hon. Moses Obenzo emerges as a compelling and visionary leader at a critical juncture for Busia County. His ascent to the Senate is not merely a political milestone but a…
Game-changer for Siaya: Construction of Modern Hospital, World-class Stadium Take Off
Siaya County took a giant leap forward in health and sports infrastructure today when Governor James Orengo hosted Defence Cabinet Secretary Roselinda Soipan Tuya for the groundbreaking of two flagship…
Kenya’s Sugar Revival: How the Sugar Board Is Powering a Sweet Comeback
Kenya’s sugar industry — a lifeline for millions and a key cog in the agricultural economy — is finally getting its long-overdue revival. For decades, the sector staggered under collapsing…
Man on a Fishing Expedition: Samuel Onunga Atandi’s Risky Gamble for Siaya Governor
When the political history of Alego-Usonga is written, Samuel Onunga Atandi’s name will stand out. For decades, the constituency had gained a notorious reputation as a graveyard for incumbents. No…
The Silent Siaya War: How Orengo and Wandayi’s Rivalry is Shaping Ugunja and Beyond
In Siaya’s political landscape, few contests have attracted as much hushed attention as the one now unfolding ahead of the Ugunja parliamentary by-election. The duel is not between ordinary candidates…
Governor Barasa Commissions Akatsa SDA Solarised Water Project
Kakamega Governor FCPA Fernandes Barasa on Saturday commissioned the Akatsa SDA Solarised Water Project in Idakho North, Ikolomani Sub-County, marking another milestone in his administration’s drive to expand access to…
4 Suspects Arrested After Kidnapping Woman, Forcing Her to Withdraw Ksh585,000
Police in Murang’a have arrested four suspects linked to a spate of kidnappings in Kangema Sub-County, including a chilling case where a woman was forced to withdraw Ksh585,000 from her…
Ruto Revokes NSDCC Chair Appointment, Reassigns Muravvej to Fisheries Service
President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of Dr. Samier Muravvej as the non-executive chairperson of the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) barely two months after he was tapped…
ODPP Orders Arrest of Isiolo Governor Guyo Over Kidnapping, Robbery Plot
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has ordered the immediate arrest of Isiolo Governor Ibrahim Abdi Hassan Guyo and seven of his close allies over allegations of…
Court Upholds SRC Decision to Scrap MCAs’ Allowances
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has dismissed a petition by the County Assembly of Embu, upholding a Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) directive that scrapped several allowances previously enjoyed…
Conservation or Politics? Hard Talk Forum Puts Yala Swamp Debate Back in Focus
The fate of the Yala Swamp — a vast 12,000-acre delta straddling Siaya and Busia Counties — has once again taken center stage after environmental conservationist Alfred Ayiro delivered a…
Governor Baraza Hosts Interior CS Murkomen as Kakamega Prepares for Jukwa la Usalama Forum
KAKAMEGA – Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa on Thursday received Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen in a high-level consultative meeting ahead of the ongoing Jukwa la Usalama forum, a government-led…
Exclusive: FBI employees worry Trump’s Washington surge is exposing unmarked cars
President Donald Trump’s surge of federal law enforcement into Washington, D.C., is exposing the FBI’s fleet of unmarked cars, potentially risking its ability to do its most sensitive national security…
Nyakang’o Urges Counties to Embrace E-Procurement Despite Rollout Hitches
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has called on county governments to adopt the Electronic Government Procurement System (e-GPS) even as resistance mounts over its troubled rollout. Speaking on Thursday, September…
Siaya: SHA to Shoulder Ambulance Costs for County Staff in New Health Policy Shift
Patients working for the Siaya County Government may soon breathe a sigh of relief after the County Referral Hospital announced that ambulance services will now fall under the Social Health…
Media Council of Kenya Eulogizes Scholar and Mentor, Dr. Thomas Ibrahim Okinda
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has led tributes to Dr. Thomas Ibrahim Okinda, a celebrated journalism and communication scholar at Moi University, describing him as a “towering intellectual, a…
Ruto Outbids Rivals to Bag Sh1 Million Chianina Bull at Mombasa ASK Show
In a spectacle that blended prestige, politics, and passion for livestock, President William Ruto on Thursday, September 4, walked away with the crown jewel of the Mombasa International Agriculture Society…
60 Days to Save Nairobi: Lawmakers Urge Sakaja, MCAs to Talk, Not Fight
Nairobi’s political temperature cooled this week after a group of lawmakers urged Governor Johnson Sakaja and Members of the Nairobi County Assembly (MCAs) to use a 60-day window to bury…
Dr. Christine Oduor Ombaka: Siaya’s Pillar of Progress and Gem’s Beacon of Hope
When Dr. Christine Oduor Ombaka first walked into Parliament in 2013 as Siaya’s inaugural Woman Representative, many expected her to be just another voice in the political chorus. Twelve years…
IEBC Issues Strict Guidelines for October By-Election Nominations
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set out fresh, detailed guidelines for candidates eyeing the upcoming by-elections, with strict timelines for nomination and campaign activities. According to a…
Waziri James Wandayi is Lighting Up Siaya: Last Mile Electrification Driving County Transformation
The transformative power of electricity in rural communities cannot be overstated. In Siaya County, this truth is coming alive as the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) drives last…
CNN launches Seasons – a new multiplatform series on global trends, influence and innovation
This September sees the debut of a brand-new CNN series, Seasons, delving into the shifting trends that are shaping global culture across fashion, travel, food, technology, design and art. Focusing…
Police Break Gangster Network, Arrest 14
A quiet mid-morning raid in Kitale has unearthed a grim picture of Kenya’s growing urban insecurity. Police swooped on suspected gang hideouts across Umoja, Kisumu Ndogo, Tuwani, Bondeni, and Mitume…
Gov’t to Cover SHA Costs of 1.5 Million Kenyans
President William Ruto has announced that the government will cover the Social Health Insurance (SHA) contributions for 1.5 million Kenyans who cannot afford the payments. The move, revealed on Tuesday,…
Karua Stands Firm: No Deal With Ruto as 2027 Opposition Firepower Shapes Up
Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua has firmly dismissed claims that she is softening her stance on President William Ruto, insisting she remains committed to the united opposition’s mission of removing him…
Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Habanos Lounge Director Over Noise Pollution
The Environment and Land Court has issued a warrant of arrest against Habanos Lounge director, Maurice Asira, after finding him in contempt of court for flouting noise pollution orders. Delivering…
LSK Opens 2025 Senior Counsel Applications—Who Should Apply
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has invited qualified advocates to apply for the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel, with the application window now open until October 3, 2025. In…
Kisumu’s Cultural Horizon Brightens as Tanzanian Star Aslay Deepens Regional Ties
Kisumu City Manager Abala M. Wanga’s warm welcome of Tanzanian Bongo Flava superstar Aslay and his team is more than a simple cultural exchange—it is a vibrant testimony to Kisumu’s…