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Orengo Swears In Nyagudi as Siaya Tourism Chief Officer in Fresh Executive Reorganisation

Siaya Governor James Orengo on Wednesday presided over the swearing-in of newly appointed county executives and chief officers in a ceremony that underscored a fresh administrative push aimed at accelerating…

Kenya’s Nuclear Dawn: A Strategic Leap with France

Cabinet secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi signed a Letter of Intent on Cooperation in Nuclear Energy between the Republic of Kenya and the French Republic at State House,…

From Obama to Siaya Leaders: Mother’s Day Tributes Celebrate Love, Sacrifice and Women Empowerment

Former US President Barack Obama joined leaders across the world in marking Mother’s Day with a heartfelt family tribute that quickly warmed social media timelines globally. Obama shared an intimate…

Africa’s Richest Man Eyes Kenya for next multibillion dollar refinery project

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is closing in on Kenya as the site for his next mega-refinery, a project that could reshape East Africa’s energy independence. The Nigerian billionaire is…

Sakaja’s New Liquor Board Cracks Down on Illegal Alcohol Trade in Nairobi

By Samson Wire The Johnson Sakaja administration has rolled out a fresh campaign to restore sanity in Nairobi’s liquor sector following the induction of a new Alcoholic Drinks Control and…

Oburu Oginga Reappears, Reassures Supporters Following Health Rumours

Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Oginga has dismissed swirling speculation about his health, emerging on the golf course in Kisumu with a video and photos showing him in good spirits. The…

Siaya Nears Completion of Usenge Roads in Major Boost to Fisherfolk Economy

The County Government of Siaya is nearing completion of a major road upgrade project expected to transform the lakeside town into a vibrant fisheries and blue economy hub. The 1.512-kilometre…

Ruto Pushes Bold CBC Reforms as Kenya Confronts Future of Education at Naivasha Conference

President William Samoei Ruto has declared education the “single most important investment” Kenya can make in its people, as the government intensified efforts to streamline and strengthen the Competency-Based Curriculum…

Kibe Invokes Pheroze Norowjee in Explosive Court Attack on Gachagua Impeachment

Senior Counsel Mungai Kibe launched a blistering constitutional attack on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, invoking the legacy of celebrated jurist Pheroze Norowjee to argue that Kenya’s…

PSC Announces Massive Recruitment: Hundreds of Vacancies Open Across Government Ministries

Excitement is sweeping across Kenya as the Public Service Commission (PSC) rolls out a major recruitment drive, offering hundreds of promotional and entry-level job opportunities in various ministries and state…

SAKA SENDS ARSENAL TO UCL FINAL: Gunners Edge Atletico to End 20-Year Wait

Arsenal FC are back on Europe’s grandest stage after a gritty 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid sealed a 2-1 aggregate triumph and a place in the UEFA Champions League Final…

Oburu Challenges Orengo to come clean on claims of initiating KES 12billion Payout for ODM Party

A fresh political storm is rocking the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party after a fierce public fallout with Siaya Governor James Orengo over the origins and handling of a landmark…

Miracle Landing at the Coast: Skydiving Plane Crash-Lands on Diani Beach, All Aboard Safe

Holidaymakers at the world-famous Diani Beach were treated to a heart-stopping spectacle after a skydiving aircraft made an emergency crash-landing along the shoreline—yet, in a remarkable outcome, no injuries were…

KCA Sounds Alarm on Journalist Safety as Siaya marks World Press Freedom Day

The Kenya Correspondents Association (KCA) marked World Press Freedom Day in Siaya County with a strong warning over rising threats to journalists, as stakeholders called for urgent reforms to safeguard…

Siaya Governor James Orengo Heckled and Ejected from Seme MP’s Father Burial

Political rivalry turned a solemn funeral into a scene of chaos on Saturday as Siaya Governor James Orengo was confronted by rowdy youths and forced to leave the burial of…

Gyökeres Brace Fires Arsenal to Dominant Lead as Saka Shines in Fulham Rout

Arsenal FC delivered a statement performance in the Premier League with a commanding first-half display that left Fulham FC reeling, as a Viktor Gyökeres brace and Bukayo Saka’s brilliance powered…

Veteran Gynecologist Dr. Job Obwaka is Dead

Renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, a long-serving director and former board chairman at The Nairobi Hospital, has died at the age of 83. Dr Obwaka passed away on…

Mystery of Nyamira Nominated MCA Living Large in USA While Pocketing Kenyan Taxpayers’ Money

Fresh outrage has erupted in Nyamira County after explosive allegations that a nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) is residing and working full-time in the United States while continuing…

Oduol, Wandayi Send Labour Day Messages of Encouragement to Kenyan Workers Amid Realities of Economic Crunch

Siaya County marked this year’s Labour Day under a cloud of sharp contradictions, as leaders issued competing messages of solidarity while workers on the ground grappled with mounting economic and…

Siaya Seals Landmark Recognition Deal with Public Health Union in Push to Strengthen Disease Control

The County Government of Siaya has signed a long-awaited Recognition Agreement with the Kenya Environment and Public Health Practitioners Union, marking a major step toward improving labour relations and strengthening…

Siaya Assembly Clears Key CEC Nominees, Sends Back Two Names to Governor Orengo

The Siaya County Assembly has approved a slate of County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and Chief Officers, marking a significant step in the formation of Governor James Orengo’s administration—while simultaneously…

Siaya Assembly Rejects Finance Nominee Nying’iro, Clears Key Orengo Appointees in High-Stakes Vetting

The Siaya County Assembly has rejected the nomination of George Nying’iro as County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance, dealing a significant political and administrative blow to Governor James Orengo’s…

2 Nyamira Police Officers Jailed for Killing Suspect in Custody

In a significant ruling reinforcing accountability within Kenya’s security forces, two police officers have been handed lengthy prison sentences after being found guilty of murdering a suspect in custody at…

Nyagudi Faces Vetting, Pledges Tourism-Driven Revival for Siaya Economy

The Siaya County Assembly has stepped up scrutiny of key executive appointments, with tourism nominee Wilfred Nyagudi Ouma outlining an ambitious plan to transform the county into a regional cultural…

Orengo’s Strategic Cabinet Shake-Up Continues with Vetting of CECMs Underway at the County Assembly

The high-stakes vetting of County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) in Siaya entered a crucial phase today, reinforcing Governor James Orengo’s carefully calibrated plan to refresh his administration while safeguarding stability…

Gachagua Back in Court to Challenge Impeachment

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday made a dramatic appearance at the Milimani Law Courts, setting the stage for a landmark legal battle that could redefine Kenya’s constitutional limits…

Shock as MP Dies After Surgery, Nation Mourns Rising Political Star

Uganda is reeling from the sudden death of Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Nakimuli, who passed away following a surgical procedure in Kampala. The outspoken and widely admired…

Siaya, Makueni Crowned KYISA 2026 Champions in Commanding Laikipia Showdown

By Eric Omuombo and Elizabeth Ochogo SIAYA and Makueni counties have stamped their authority as Kenya’s premier sporting powerhouses after dominant, title-laden performances at the 11th edition of the Kenya…

China Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Middle East as Oil Tensions Spark Global Economic Fears

China has issued a strong call for an immediate halt to military operations in the Middle East, warning that escalating conflict risks deepening global fuel shortages and destabilizing already fragile…

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…