Lessons from Zambia: When the Ballot Box Is Not Enough
Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema has begun his second and final term in office, but his inauguration has exposed a question that Africa can no longer afford to avoid: what makes an…
Siaya’s Political Power Starts at the Ballot: Why Voter Registration Must Come First
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has challenged Siaya residents to register as voters in larger numbers and embrace political unity ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing…
BAKE Moves to Give Kenya’s Creator Economy Its Own Voice as It Proposes Digital Ombudsman
Proposed Office of the Creator Ombudsman could transform how online disputes are resolved — and cement BAKE’s role at the centre of Kenya’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem NAIROBI — Kenya’s…
Epson Bets KSh19.4 Million on Nairobi as It Expands East Africa Operations by 50%
Global technology company Epson has strengthened its commitment to Kenya and the wider East African market with a KSh19.4 million investment to expand its Nairobi operations by 50 per cent.…
Okode Receives Panel to Interview New Siaya County Secretary, CPSB CEO
Siaya County Assembly Speaker George Okode yesterday received the selection panel mandated to interview and identify suitable candidates for two key positions in the county administration — County Secretary and…
1000 Things You Never Knew About Siaya Senate Aspirant Walter Ochieng Okelo
Walter Ochieng Okelo’s bid for the Siaya Senate seat is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing political stories ahead of the 2027 General Election. For a man…
Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon and Beloved Global Star, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the rhinestone-clad queen of country music whose songs, films, humour and philanthropy made her one of America’s most enduring cultural icons, has died at the age of 80.…
Siaya Today Apologizes and Sets the Record Straight on Okode–Oduol Ticket Report
Siaya Today is trusted by many readers in Kenya and beyond as an authoritative voice of news, information and political analysis from Siaya County. That trust is a responsibility we…
Why Opiyo Wandayi May Be the Bridge Ruto Needs to Cross into Nyanza
Kenya’s 2027 presidential contest may ultimately be decided not by the size of President William Ruto’s traditional political base, but by how effectively he can reduce the losses he suffered…
UNESCO Sounds the Alarm on Kenya’s Digital Creators: Opportunity Booms, But So Do Misinformation and Online Risks
Kenya’s digital content revolution is creating a new generation of influencers, journalists, entrepreneurs and online opinion-shapers—but a new UNESCO report warns that the country’s rapidly expanding creator economy is racing…
Fresh Blow for Orengo as Siaya Assembly Rejects Repeat CEC Nominees Over Legal Hurdles
Governor James Orengo has suffered yet another political and administrative setback after the Siaya County Assembly’s Appointments Committee rejected the re-nomination of several County Executive Committee (CEC) members, declaring that…
Secure Markets, Strong Economies: Why Safety and Empowerment Must Anchor Local Development
The path to sustainable local development is not built on policy promises alone—it is forged through practical, people-centered action. This reality was on full display during Engineer Nicolas Gumbo’s recent…
Nicholas Odero Gumbo’s Weight begins to be felt as 2027 Siaya Governor Race takes shape
In the unfolding contest for Siaya’s 2027 gubernatorial seat, Engineer Nicholas Odero Gumbo—widely known as Wajonya—is not just another contender. He is steadily emerging as a political force whose influence,…
Electricity Tariff Freeze: Relief for Kenyans or a Costly Delay?
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi’s decision to freeze electricity prices has delivered immediate relief to millions of Kenyans grappling with rising fuel costs and shrinking household incomes. But beneath the welcome…
PAYROLL CHAOS IN SIAYA: Hundreds of County Workers Go Unpaid Over Missing File Numbers
A deepening payroll crisis has rocked the Siaya County Government after it emerged that hundreds of employees — including senior officials — have gone without salaries for two consecutive months…
Bloodshed in Ramula: Two Dead as Anti-Mining Protests Turn Violent in Gem, Siaya County
Tensions over gold mining in Siaya County boiled over on Monday after two demonstrators were shot dead during a violent confrontation with police in the mineral-rich area of Ramula. The…
Olekina Targets ODM SG Post as Party Rift Deepens
Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has thrown his hat into the ring for the influential Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General position, declaring himself the right candidate to steady the party…
Wandayi’s Senate Update: Advancing Clean Cooking as a Governance Priority
Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi appeared before the Standing Committee on Energy in the Senate of Kenya to update on the status of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas…
Wandayi and Mudavadi’s Grassroots Thanksgiving: A Strategic Signal of Unity in Kajiado North
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum joined Prime Cabinet Secretary at an interdenominational thanksgiving service in Oloolua Ward, held at Embulbul Primary School grounds in . This gathering brought together…
SAKAJA ON THE RUN: Police Launch Manhunt as Nairobi Governor Faces Arrest Over Senate Snub
Nairobi is gripped by high-stakes political drama after Johnson Sakaja reportedly went into hiding, prompting police and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers to launch a manhunt over his failure…
PSRA Cracks Down: 27 Illegal Security Firms Shut Down in Nationwide Blitz
Kenya’s private security regulator has launched a fierce crackdown on rogue operators, shutting down 27 unlicensed firms in a sweeping nationwide operation. Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) CEO Philip Okello…
ODM Split — But which group represents heart and soul of Founder, Raila Amollo Odinga?
NAIROBI — Barely five months after Raila Amollo Odinga’s death in October 2025, the Orange Democratic Movement stood visibly fractured on Friday, March 27, 2026. Two rival factions held simultaneous…
ODM in Flames: Parallel NDCs Trigger Brutal Showdown for Raila’s Party
Kenya’s opposition is witnessing its most savage power struggle yet. Today, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is ripping itself in two as rival factions stage parallel National Delegates Conferences —…
Sonko Wins Big: Court Ruling Unlocks KSh537M in Long-Running Legal Battle
By Samson Wire Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is celebrating a major legal victory after the Court of Appeal cleared the way for him to access KSh537 million previously frozen…
UNESCO and BAKE Partner to Empower Kenyan Digital Creators as “Trusted Voices” for Digital Peacebuilding
As the line between traditional journalism and digital influence continues to blur, UNESCO and the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) have launched a strategic partnership to strengthen the capacity of…
Tragedy in Asembo: 17-Year-Old Boy Slaughtered in Brutal Night Vigil Attack – Was It a Deadly Love Triangle or Cold Retribution?
A quiet night vigil in Boi village turned into a bloodbath, leaving a 17-year-old boy dead with his throat slit and his friend fighting for life in hospital. The horrific…
Kioni Reveals Uhuru-Gachagua Secret 2027 Blueprint to Crush Ruto in Mt Kenya, Declares Gachagua Kingpin
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Jeremiah Kioni has publicly declared former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua the undisputed political leader of Mt Kenya – a move insiders say is the clearest signal…
Orengo Delivers Keynote Speech at ICoNE 2026 in tandem with President Ruto as Siaya prepares to host Kenya’s Nuclear Dream
Barely 24 hours after being heckled and forced to cut short his speech at a stormy political rally in Usenge, Siaya County, Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo took centre stage…
Dorothy Awino Oinga: A Transformational Leader for Siaya County Women in 2027
Dorothy Oinga currently serves as the nominated Member of the County Assembly for Siaya County since 2022, where she represents youth interests through carefully designed empowerment programs and community development…
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi: Results-Driven Leadership for Nyanza Development
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has aligned himself with President William Ruto’s call to “Ti Gi Wiyi,” urging leaders to embrace thoughtful, results-driven decision making in advancing…