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Veteran journalist based in Siaya
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Shock as Odinga Family Suffers Another Tragedy: Beryl Achieng Dies Barely a Month After Raila’s Death

The Odinga family has once again been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Beryl Achieng Odinga, the younger sister of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Her…

Grief as KJSEA Examiner Dies Suddenly Inside Marking Center

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has been thrown into mourning after the sudden death of one of its senior examiners at a Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) marking…

Everton Stun Manchester United as Ten-Man Toffees Deliver Old Trafford Shock in Amorim Anniversary Nightmare

Manchester United suffered a humiliating blow at Old Trafford as ten-man Everton produced one of the Premier League’s most stunning smash-and-grab victories, silencing the Theatre of Dreams and wrecking Ruben…

PEOPLE TO WATCH (Siaya 2027): Cornell “Pemblepepe” Rasanga — The Comeback Technocrat Poised to Reclaim Siaya’s Voice

When political analysts speak of Siaya’s 2027 Senate race, one name consistently rises above the murmur of new hopefuls and emerging upstarts: Cornell Rasanga Amoth, the former governor whose mix…

Cleric on a Mission: Dr. Maurice Abiero Makes Bold Unity Pitch at Raila’s Resting Place Ahead of 2027 Battle

Bondo, Kenya — In a powerful display of unity and political intent, Dr. Maurice Abiero Awuora today led a distinguished delegation of clergy from Nyandarua, Laikipia, and Nakuru to the…

Game-Changer for Green Kenya! HACO Industries, Murang’a County & Progreen Innovations Seal Historic Deal to Crush Plastic Waste and Power a Circular Economy Revolution

In a landmark move that could redefine Kenya’s environmental future, HACO Industries, the Murang’a County Government and Progreen Innovations have signed a high-impact partnership to champion circular waste management and…

KICOSCA 2025 Through the Lens of Samson Wire: Siaya Bursts to Life as Day One Delivers Thrills, Suspense & Unforgettable Moments

Siaya Town transformed into the heartbeat of Kenya’s cultural and sporting pride on Day One of the 12th Edition of the Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) Games—and award-winning…

“Ruto’s Government Is Scared of Me” — Gachagua Claims Roadblocks, 1,000 Police Officers Deployed

The Narok Township Ward by-election campaign trail turned explosive on Monday, November 24, after Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua claimed President William Ruto’s administration deployed an…

Ruto Jets to Angola for High-Stakes AU-EU Summits — Major Deals, Big Reforms on the Table

President William Ruto has this afternoon departed for Luanda, Angola, for a pair of high-level diplomatic engagements expected to shape Africa’s future relations with Europe and redefine the African Union’s…

Cristiano Ronaldo Shocks the World With Stunning 96th-Minute Overhead Kick as Al-Nassr Crush Al-Khaleej 4–1

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again broken the internet — and football logic — with a gravity-defying overhead kick that sealed Al-Nassr’s 4–1 demolition of Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League.…

Forgotten African Heroes Remembered: KDF Joins Global Powers in Powerful WW1 Remembrance Ceremony in Taita-Taveta

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) on Friday, November 21, 2025, stood shoulder to shoulder with global military representatives as they joined Commonwealth nations in a deeply moving Remembrance Service honouring…

MCK Sounds Alarm: Media Warned Against Publication of Unscientific Opinion Polls

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued a stern warning to media houses, journalists, and online content creators, cautioning them against the rising trend of publishing unscientific and unauthorised…

SCALES OF TERROR: West Alego Villagers Panic as Wave of Python Sightings Rocks Opar Sirinde — Snake Charmer Called In as Residents Torch Carcass

Residents of Opar Sirinde in West Alego of Siaya County are gripped by fear after three huge snakes — believed to be pythons — invaded a house, a church, and…

Jaoko Oburu versus Winnie: Who is the Next Odinga in Line?

Kenya has reached a rare generational crossroads. For more than six decades, the Odinga name has towered over our politics — not as an aristocratic dynasty, but as a battered,…

Shock as Siaya MCAs now Gang Up to Censure Acting Finance Boss Over Explosive Mismanagement Claims

Siaya County’s political temperature has shot through the roof after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) unanimously moved to censure Acting Finance CEC George Nyin’giro, accusing him of financial chaos,…

PEOPLE TO WATCH (SIAYA 2027): Why Elisha Odhiambo Akuba Is Suddenly Causing Jitters in Gem

In Gem Constituency, 2027 is already shaping up to be a bruising political showdown — and all signs point to one man at the centre of the storm: Elisha Odhiambo…

Magwanga Explodes Kasipul Race: Governor Wanga’s Deputy Defies ODM, Backs Independent Aroko in High-Stakes By-Election

Homa Bay politics has been thrown into fresh turmoil after Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga dramatically endorsed independent candidate Philip Aroko—a major snub to the ODM Party’s official flagbearer, Boyd Were…

Siaya Today’s Stunning Double Nomination: How a County News Site Earned 2 Nominations at the 2025 BAKE Awards

Siaya, Kenya — When Siaya Today launched its groovy, modern website on 22 January 2025, few imagined it would shake Kenya’s digital media landscape this quickly. Yet less than a…

Museveni Backtracks! Ugandan President Clarifies ‘Indian Ocean Belongs to Me’ Remarks After Kenya Douses War Fears

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has moved to calm a storm of controversy sparked by his explosive remarks suggesting Uganda could one day invade Kenya to secure direct access to the…

BREAKING: Panic as Eldoret Water Plant Shut Down After Congo-Bound Lorry Dumps Mystery Chemical Into River

A major water safety scare has hit Eldoret after the Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) abruptly shut down the Kesses Water Treatment Plant following a chemical spill that contaminated…

CCTV Horror in South B: Delivery Rider’s Final Moments Before Gruesome Murder Exposed

CCTV footage from Meridian Apartment in South B has laid bare the harrowing final minutes of delivery rider Antony Otieno, whose bound body was later discovered stuffed under a bed…

PEOPLE TO WATCH (SIAYA 2027): The Rise and Riddle of Walter Okelo “Nyaliech”

In Siaya’s fast-shifting political landscape, some players dominate the rallies, others control the headlines — and then there is Walter Okelo “Nyaliech”, the man who moves the chess pieces without…

“Stop Shipping Our Youth”: Maraga Slams Gov’t as Debate Over Labour Export Intensifies

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has issued a stinging rebuke to the government over what he terms an alarming overreliance on exporting Kenyan youth for low-paying and often exploitative jobs…

Stanbic Bank posts KES 9.38 billion profit in Q3 2025 

• Customer loans up by 16% on increased customer demand, while deposits up by 5% to KES 344 billion. • Net interest income increased 8% to KES 20.5 billion driven…

President Ruto’s Full Speech in State of the Nation Address — 2025

President William Ruto delivered his third State of the Nation address during the joint sitting of the National Assembly and the Senate on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Here is the…

Kidogo Early Years Celebrates 11 Years of Dignified Childcare

Kidogo Early Years, Kenya’s leading social enterprise in affordable early childhood care and education, hosted its 11th Annual Gala Celebration honouring women who are transforming the lives of children in…

Ruto’s State of the Nation Address: An Afternoon of Answers, Accountability — and Opportunity

As President William Ruto steps into Parliament this afternoon to deliver the State of the Nation Address, Kenyans across the country are poised for what could be one of the…

Siaya to Launch Walking Football as Kenya’s Answer to Japan-Style Mandatory Elderly Fitness — A Game-Changer for Healthy Ageing

Siaya County is preparing to roll out Walking Football, a fast-growing global wellness sport designed for senior citizens — marking a bold step toward structured, Japan-style mandatory exercise programs for…

Why Siaya Needs a Technocrat, Not a Politician: The Case for William Oduol in 2027

Siaya stands at a crossroads. The county that once symbolised hope, reform, and the promise of devolution has slowly drifted into a fog of bureaucratic lethargy, ballooning wage bills, and…

MPs Expose Shocking Gaps in Treasury Oversight Over KSh10 Billion Kenya Airways Loan

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised the alarm over a controversial KSh10 billion unsecured loan disbursed to Kenya Airways (KQ), exposing glaring accountability gaps within the National Treasury. During…