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Green Revolution in Siaya: County Partners with NGO to Beautify Governor’s Office and Boost Forest Cover

The County Government of Siaya has joined hands with the Stewards of Grace Organisation in a new green initiative aimed at enhancing environmental conservation and beautifying the Governor’s office compound.…

Siaya Stuns Nation with Dramatic Drop in Child Mortality — Orengo’s Health Reforms Pay Off Big!

The County Government of Siaya has posted a remarkable turnaround in child and maternal health, recording one of the lowest child mortality rates in the country, according to a new…

Ruto’s Emotional Tribute: “Raila Was My Teacher, Friend and Former Boss” — President Vows to Safeguard ODM Legacy and Raila’s Dream for Kenya

President William Ruto on Sunday delivered a deeply emotional eulogy for the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as his teacher, friend and former boss, during the…

SITICO 2025: County Executives unveil bold multi-sector investment blueprint as Nyalore administration pitches Siaya as Kenya’s next economic frontier

As the Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025) officially opens at the Siaya National Polytechnic grounds, county executives and the SITICO Steering Committee made a spirited appeal to…

Speaker Okode Rallies Investors Ahead of SITICO 2025 — Vows to Back Orengo’s Vision as County Eyes Global Spotlight

Siaya County Assembly Speaker George Okode has made a spirited last-minute appeal for investors, entrepreneurs, and residents to fully embrace the Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025), which…

Governor Orengo, Kindiki, Farouk and Oburu Raise Millions for Siaya Bodaboda Sacco

Governor James Orengo’s foresight and visionary leadership once again took center stage as Siaya County hosted a high-powered delegation of national leaders for a transformative Boda Boda Sacco Empowerment Fundraiser…

HAPPENING NOW: Orengo,Oburu Receive Deputy President for Siaya Bodaboda Empowerment Drive

Siaya town came alive on Monday morning as Governor James Orengo and Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga led county leaders in welcoming Deputy President Kithure Kindiki for the highly anticipated Boda…

HAPPENING NOW: Governor Orengo Secures Historic Return-to-Work Deal, Restores Healthcare Services Across Siaya

After two weeks of disrupted healthcare services, Siaya County has finally turned a new page — thanks to the decisive leadership and firm commitment of Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo.…

World Sight Day: Siaya Marks Event with Free Eye Check-Ups, NGOs Petition for Better Eye Care Funding

Siaya, Kenya – October 9, 2025 Residents of Siaya County flocked to the County Executive Headquarters and County Assembly on Thursday for free eye check-ups as part of activities marking…

Orengo, Nurses Form Joint Committee to Resolve Siaya Health Sector Impasse

The County Government of Siaya, under the leadership of Governor James Orengo, has taken bold steps to end the ongoing health sector stalemate that has crippled operations in public hospitals…

Siaya Governor Acts Decisively on Nurses Incident, County Secretary Joseph Ogutu Leads Cleanup

The County Government of Siaya has moved swiftly to protect the dignity and safety of its workforce, sending home senior enforcement officers implicated in the regrettable incident where striking nurses…

Governor Sakaja Faces Little Resistance on Road to 2027 as Rivals Retreat

Governor Johnson Sakaja, popularly referred to by his supporters as “Mbekse wa Nairobi”, is steadily consolidating his grip on Nairobi’s political landscape, with analysts suggesting that he could sail smoothly…

Orengo Allays Fears of Health Workers, Promises Salaries on Time, and Focuses on SITICO 2025

Siaya Governor James Orengo is mounting an ambitious balancing act: calming fears among restless health workers over delayed pay while simultaneously steering Siaya County into the spotlight of national and…

High Court Unfreezes KES 550M, Hands Sonko a Financial Lifeline: Political Comeback Looms

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko, once branded flamboyant, philanthropic, and controversial in equal measure, scored a major victory today after the High Court lifted restrictions on more than Sh550…

Bungoma Governor Touts Health Milestone as Political Star Rises Beyond County Borders

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka yesterday handed over promotion letters to 305 healthcare workers in a ceremony that was as much about governance as it was about politics — underscoring his…

Betika-Powered BingwaFest Crowns New Nyanza Champions

Siaya, September 29, 2025 — The Nyanza leg of the BingwaFest, powered by Betika, came to a thrilling close at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium, Siaya, yesterday with TBM Health…

Millions Galore as Orengo Awards Winners in the Betika, Bingwafest 2025 Nyanza Fiesta

Governor pledges continued partnership as Siaya cements place as regional sports hub Siaya County erupted into a carnival of colour, sound and spectacle today as Governor James Orengo presided over…

Orengo Flags-off Action-Packed Finale at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in KES 1M Soccer Bonanza

Siaya roared to life today as the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium hosted a double treat of sport, community, and raw passion in the much-anticipated Bingwafest grand finale. Governor James Orengo…

Siaya Kicks Off a Sports Revolution: Orengo, Betika, and Bingwa Fest Team Up to Nurture Champions

Siaya Town, September 26, 2025 – The game has changed in Siaya! Governor James Orengo’s administration has partnered with Betika na Community and Bingwa Fest in a high-energy drive to…

Wanjigi Flexes Muscle: Safina Bags ODM’s Atis Dollar in High-Stakes Women Mobilization Coup

Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has once again demonstrated his unmatched knack for political mobilization and financial firepower, pulling off a dramatic coup by unveiling Florence Atieno, popularly known as…

Siaya Sets Bold Path to Raise KSh 3.1 Billion as Residents Shape 2025 Finance Bill

The Nayalore administration has taken a decisive step in strengthening Siaya County’s economic backbone through a comprehensive three-day public participation exercise on the Draft Finance Bill 2025. The bill, if…

Sakaja’s Global Pitch: Smart City Partnership with Los Angeles to Reclaim Nairobi’s “Green City in the Sun” Glory

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has taken his ambitious “green city” vision to the global stage, leveraging the 2025 United Nations General Assembly sideline engagements in New York to secure partnerships…

Sakaja’s Dishi na County Pulls Children from Dandora Dumpsite Back to Class

Nairobi’s flagship school feeding program, Dishi na County, is marking its second anniversary with stories of hope and transformation. None is more striking than the tale of more than 200…

Orengo Takes Charm Offensive to Capitol Hill as Raila Vouches for SITICO 2025

Siaya Governor James Aggrey Orengo took his SITICO charm offensive to Capitol Hill today, where he led the Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO) Planning Committee for high-level consultations…

I’ve Never Gone Wrong — Lusaka Predicts Ruto’s Second Term

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka is not a man known for missteps. From the day he left the Provincial Administration to plunge into elective politics, Lusaka has nurtured a reputation…

Smart Move: Orengo Bags KES 5M LAPFUND Sponsorship for SITICO 2025

Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo has scored a major win ahead of the inaugural Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025) after securing a Ksh 5 million sponsorship…

Tremors as Bungoma Gubernatorial Aspirant Zacharia Barasa Shakes Political Ground

Bungoma’s political theatre was rattled this weekend after controversial businessman-turned-politician Zacharia Baraza stormed the campaign trail, staging mammoth rallies from Chwele to Kimilili, Kamukuywa and Bungoma town. His entry, analysts…

Didmus Baraza’s Gubernatorial Bid Shakes Bungoma Politics

Bungoma County’s political landscape has taken a dramatic turn after Kimilili MP Didmus Wekesa Barasa declared his candidacy for the gubernatorial seat in 2027. The announcement has instantly jolted the…