Silent Killer in Pregnancy: Siaya Escalates War on Pre-Eclampsia to Save Mothers and Newborns
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has intensified its fight against pre-eclampsia, a silent but potentially fatal pregnancy complication, in a bold push to curb maternal and newborn deaths and improve…
Water Breakthrough: Ugunja–Ukwala–Sega Last-Mile Project Launched, Taps Set to Flow Within 9 Months
Thousands of households across Ugunja, Ukwala and Sega are on the cusp of a long-awaited transformation after the official site possession for the Ugunja–Ukwala–Sega Last Mile Connectivity Project was handed…
“I Don’t Need ODM”: Ochieng’s Defiant Pitch sets Stage for Bruising Siaya Governor Battle
Ugenya MP David Ochieng has thrown down the gauntlet in the race for Siaya’s top seat, declaring he will win the 2027 gubernatorial contest without the backing of Orange Democratic…
CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL BARS: SIAYA COUNTY WARNS OF ARRESTS IN NEW MULTI-AGENCY SWEEP
The County Government of Siaya has launched a sweeping enforcement campaign targeting unlicensed liquor outlets, warning bar owners of imminent arrests and prosecution if they fail to comply with licensing…
Tragedy in Siaya: Two Artisanal Miners Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Gem
Grief and shock have gripped Nyandiwa village in Bar Kalare, Gem Constituency, after two artisanal miners were killed when a gold mine shaft collapsed on Sunday, burying them alive. The…
Night of the Marauders: Rising Cattle Theft Terror Leaves Siaya Villages Bleeding
A seemingly routine police interception of a stolen cow in Busia County has exposed a far more disturbing reality—an escalating wave of organized cattle theft that is silently terrorizing villages…
SIAYA POWER WAR: WANDAYI DARES ORENGO AS RUTO ALLIES TARGET ODM STRONGHOLD
A political storm is gathering in Siaya—and at its center is an escalating supremacy contest between Governor James Orengo and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi that could redefine the county’s…
“Ruto Tutam!”: Youth Eruption as KSh 22,000 NYOTA Cash Sparks Nationwide Wave of Loyalty
A powerful wave of youthful enthusiasm swept across Kenya at midday on Friday after thousands of young beneficiaries received KSh 22,000—the second and final disbursement under the government’s flagship NYOTA…
KSh844M JOOUST Hostel Scandal Deepens as MPs Uncover Audit Gaps, Ballooning Costs
A KSh844 million student hostel project at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) is fast turning into a textbook case of public project mismanagement, after Members of…
RogaRoga Icon Honoured: Fred Obachi Machoka’s 50-Year Reign in Kenyan Broadcasting Celebrated
Kenya’s airwaves paused in tribute as the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) honoured legendary broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka for an extraordinary 50-year career that has defined generations of radio and…
Kenya Turns a New Economic Corner as Sovereign Wealth Fund Law Signals Long-Term Prosperity
Kenya has taken a decisive step toward securing its economic future following President William Ruto’s assent to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill—landmark legislation poised to redefine how the country manages…
A Quiet Passing, A Powerful Legacy: Siaya Mourns Mwalimu Wandayi as Leadership Lessons Echo Beyond Grief
The passing of Mwalimu Daniel Oluoch Wandayi, a veteran educator and elder brother to Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi, has cast a solemn shadow across Siaya County—one…
“RIVER OF DEATH”: Outrage in Siaya as Six Killed by Crocodiles Sparks Damning Indictment of County Inaction
A wave of grief and fury has gripped East Yimbo after six residents were mauled to death by crocodiles at Daraja along River Yala, with locals now accusing the Siaya…
Powering Justice: Kenya Unveils Solar Hybrid System to Transform Prison Services
Kenya has taken a decisive step toward sustainable governance and resilient public service delivery following the launch and commissioning of a solar-powered hybrid energy system at the Nairobi Remand and…
Nyota Programme Set for KSh3 Billion Boost as Government Rolls Out Second Tranche to 122,000 Beneficiaries
The Government is set to inject a fresh KSh3 billion into small businesses across Kenya under the Nyota Programme, marking a major step in its push to empower grassroots entrepreneurs…
Night Attack on Siaya Trader Sparks Outrage as Residents Blame Laxity in Security
A fresh wave of insecurity has jolted residents of Sango in Komenya Rabar, West Alego Ward, following a string of alarming incidents that have exposed glaring gaps in security. Panic…
Widow, 70, Evicted After Husband’s Death in Siaya: Forced Burial in Bush Sparks Outrage
A 70-year-old widow in Buru area, Ndigwa Location of Rarieda Constituency, Siaya County, has been left homeless and humiliated after being forcefully evicted by her stepdaughters in a distressing family…
Siaya: Nuclear Plant Plan Hits Resistance as Trust Deficit Deepens
Kenya’s ambitious plan to establish its first nuclear power plant in Siaya County is running into stiff headwinds, with growing public resistance exposing a widening trust gap between policymakers and…
Wandayi Fires Back at Orengo Over ‘Prison Help’ Claims, Vows Political Showdown in Siaya
Energy Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has hit back at Siaya Governor James Orengo over remarks that he once helped him secure release from prison, dismissing the claims as “unfortunate”…
Sunday Exit Shocker: Ndindi Nyoro Ditches UDA
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally cut ties with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), declaring the party has “abandoned Kenyans” and hinting at a looming political shake-up as he…
Siaya Budget Crisis: Sh11 Billion Plan Leaves County Broke, MCAs Warn
Siaya County is teetering on the brink of a full-blown financial crisis after revelations that nearly its entire 2026/27 budget has already been committed—leaving little to no room for development.…
Killer Crocodile Strikes Again: Yimbo Graduate Mauled as Death Toll Hits Five in Siaya Horror Zone
Residents of Yimbo in Siaya County are reeling in shock and grief following yet another brutal crocodile attack that has claimed the life of a young woman near the Daraja–Bondo…
KRA Rolls Out Six-Month Tax Amnesty With 100% Penalty Waiver in Bold Compliance Push
Kenya’s taxman has unveiled a sweeping six-month tax amnesty, offering a 100 per cent waiver on penalties and interest in a bold move designed to boost compliance and unlock billions…
BREAKING: High Court Nullifies Cybercrime Law Allowing Website Blocking Without Court Orders
Nairobi, Kenya — In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for digital rights and freedom of expression, the High Court has struck down key provisions of the Computer Misuse and…
One Guard Killed, Another Injured as Armed Gang Storms Kisumu Cemetery
Fear and shock have gripped residents after a deadly night attack at a cemetery in Kisumu left one security guard dead and another seriously injured, in what authorities suspect was…
Storm Over KU Billions: Mugenda, Wainaina Summoned in Explosive Sh6.2bn Audit Probe
Former Kenyatta University Vice Chancellors Prof Olive Mugenda and Prof Paul Wainaina have been summoned to answer to Parliament over a damning Sh6.2 billion audit query that has thrust one…
Ruto Orders Sweeping Probe into KSh6.2 Billion Payroll Fraud Scandal
President William Ruto has ordered an immediate and far-reaching investigation into a suspected KSh6.2 billion payroll fraud scheme spanning government ministries, departments, agencies, and state corporations. The directive, issued during…
Orengo Raises Alarm Over Lichuma Torture Claims as Pressure Mounts for Answers on Missing Persons
Siaya Governor James Orengo has sparked renewed debate on human rights and state accountability after raising serious concerns over the alleged abduction and torture of Mathare-based activist Davis Lichuma. Following…
iTax MELTDOWN: KRA Portal Chokes as Millions Race Against Midnight Tax Deadline
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) faced a digital traffic storm on Tuesday as millions of taxpayers scrambled to beat the June 30 filing deadline, triggering slowdowns and access frustrations on…
KPC PLC Partners with BAKE Awards to Champion Environmental Sustainability and Digital Innovation
Kenya Pipeline Company PLC (KPC PLC), East Africa’s leading energy infrastructure company, has partnered with the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) as the official sponsor of the Environment Category at…