Ombudsman CEO Suspended Amid Probe Into Financial Irregularities Commission cites gross misconduct and incompetence as reasons for disciplinary action
The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), commonly known as the Office of the Ombudsman, has suspended its Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Wambua, alongside two senior officials over allegations of gross…
DEPORTED: Dutch Tourist Elwin Ter Horst who spat on Kenyan Police in Diani drama
A Dutch national, Elwin Ter Horst, is set to be deported from Kenya after a dramatic altercation with police officers at the Diani Police Station in Kwale County — an…
Security Tightened As Raila Makes Final Journey from Opoda Farm to JOOUST and Kang’o ka Jaramogi
Security was visibly heightened on Sunday morning at Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County, as preparations entered the final stretch to transfer the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo…
Bishop Maurice Abiero Awuora: The Cleric with Eyes on Bondo Constituency
When a soft-spoken, slightly built man in priestly shirt was ushered past the heavy security at Kang’o ka Jaramogi — the ancestral home of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amollo…
It’s Painful: Siaya First Lady Betty Orengo Weeps Uncontrollably at Raila’s Bondo Home
Bondo, Siaya County — Emotions ran high at the ancestral home of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga on Thursday afternoon, when Siaya County First Lady Betty Orengo…
BREAKING: Kenya Moja Field Candidate in Kasipul Parliamentary by-election Race
KASIPUL, HOMA BAY COUNTY — Kenya Moja Movement’s parliamentary hopeful Abok Kiche has unveiled an ambitious six-point development agenda for Kasipul Constituency, signalling a new wave of ideological competition in…
Millie Odhiambo Now Supports Raila’s Daughter Winnie Odinga on the Issue of Marriage
A wave of debate has swept across Kenya’s social media landscape following bold remarks by Winnie Odinga, the daughter of opposition leader Raila Odinga, about marriage and motherhood. Winnie, who…
Ugunja Turns Red: Electorate Rally Behind Chris Budo as Faith in ODM Fades
The political winds in Ugunja Constituency are changing direction, and this time, they are blowing firmly in favour of Chris Budo “Wuod Nyadeje” of the KANU Party. What began as…
Holders of Honorary Doctorate Degrees Do Not Qualify for the title Dr. — Makau Mutua
Kenya may soon tighten the use of academic titles if calls by President William Ruto’s senior advisor, Prof. Makau Mutua, are heeded. Mutua has urged Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba…
Bending AI to Africa’s needs: the key to transforming classrooms
The opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offer African teachers and students are immense; the AI education market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to hit $1.7 billion by…
Bloody Weekend: Kisumu Woman Slashed to Death, Husband Killed in Siaya, and Mob Justice in Nairobi
A chilling wave of violence swept across the country over the weekend, leaving a trail of death from Kisumu to Siaya, Kitui, and Nairobi. In Kisumu’s Kogony village, 24-year-old Emily…
Orengo Moves to Calm 382 Alleged Siaya Health Sector “Ghost Workers”
Governor James Orengo on Monday sought to cool tempers after the irregularly employed and dismissed 382 health workers marched to the County Headquarters. While addressing the group—many of whom have…
Siaya on a PR Blitz — Orengo Dons Betika Regalia as TBN, Kiyanja Clash
Siaya County is on a well-deserved publicity roll. On Sunday, the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium turned into a carnival of sport and color as Governor James Orengo, clad head-to-toe in…
Shock as First-Year University Student Dies of Hunger — A Nation Confronts the Silent Struggles of Its Youth
A pall of grief hangs over Givogi village, Banja Ward, Hamisi Constituency in Vihiga County following the tragic death of 19-year-old first-year student Emmanuel Mwingisi. Just three months into his…
Siaya: Residents Pose Hard Queries During Public Participation on 2025 Finance Bill
The Siaya County Government has found itself on the receiving end of probing questions and strong objections from residents as it seeks to pass the Draft Finance Bill 2025, an…
Fresh Details Emerge as Police Close in on Ugandan Suspect in Ugenya Murder
Fresh details have emerged in the brutal killing of a woman in Kangonya sub-location, Ugenya, Siaya County, where police are now closing in on the prime suspect believed to have…
Siaya to Mark World Tourism Week with Cultural Festival in Bondo
Siaya County will this year join the rest of the world in celebrating World Tourism Week by hosting a week-long cultural and investment festival in Bondo Sub-County. The event, which…
Orengo Boosts Confidence in SITICO 2025 as Planning Committee Briefs Raila
Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo today led a county delegation to Capitol Hill, where he briefed former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga on preparations for the upcoming Siaya International…
Focus on Ugunja by-election: Name Recognition vs Party Loyalty — Can Chris Budo Upset the ODM Juggernaut?
As Ugunja Constituency inches closer to its by-election, the contest is shaping up into a fascinating duel of name recognition versus party loyalty. At the centre of this tension stands…
No Demonstrations in Siaya Today as Leaders Opt for Dialogue
Siaya town will remain calm today after a much-publicized protest over the relocation of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) Siaya branch failed to materialize. Siaya…
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…
Breath of Inspiration: Gumbo Kits Students in West Alego
Mwer Village in Sigoma Uranga Sub-Location, West Alego, was abuzz with joy and gratitude today as Eng. Nicholas Odero Gumbo Wajonya made a heartfelt donation of sports kits—including footballs and…
Orengo to Break Ground for Modern Ukwala Sub-County Hospital Annex
New wing to expand capacity, ease congestion, and upgrade specialized care Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo will on Friday, August 29, 2025, preside over the groundbreaking of a modern…
Chief Appeals Directly to Kipchumba Murkomen Over Son’s Defilement Case
A senior chief in Kirinyaga County made a deeply emotional plea to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Monday, urging him to intervene in a five-year-old defilement case involving his…
Mama Ida Odinga at 75: Celebrating a Life of Grace, Grit, and Groundbreaking Impact
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, the serene gardens at the Raila home in Karen came alive with laughter, music, and heartfelt tributes as family, friends, and political leaders gathered to…
Siaya: Police Bust Yala Crime Den, Recover Stolen Goods and Cannabis
Siaya County — A high-stakes police operation in Yala on Friday exposed a criminal hideout, leading to the arrest of one suspect and the recovery of stolen goods and narcotics.…
Kenya Power Announces Blackout in this Parts of Kisumu Today
Kenya Power has announced that parts of Kisumu County will experience a scheduled power outage on Saturday, August 23, 2025, as part of routine maintenance. According to a notice issued…
Makamu wa Makamu Turns Birthday Bash into Political Rally, Endorses ‘Project’ Candidate for Ugunja Seat
Asere Village, Ugenya – August 23, 2025 – What was billed as a birthday celebration for Siaya’s self-styled political comedian Makamu wa Makamu turned into a full-blown campaign stage on…