Sifuna, Ruto Face Off Over Post–Vision 2030 Plan as Gachagua Enters Fray
A high-stakes national debate over Kenya’s future has erupted after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna delivered a blistering critique of President William Ruto’s proposed successor to the Vision 2030 blueprint, framing…
Siaya–Japan Partnership Gains Momentum as JICA Deepens Health and Community Impact
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has reaffirmed its position as a model for impactful international collaboration following a high-profile visit by Japanese Ambassador H.E. Hiroshi Matsuura, marking a significant milestone…
Siaya Opens Public Forums for 2027/28 Development Plan in Countywide Push for Citizen Input
Siaya County has officially launched an ambitious public participation exercise to shape its 2027/28 development agenda, inviting residents across all 30 wards and three municipalities to directly influence budget priorities…
Kenya Power Confirms Widespread Blackout Across Major Regions as Engineers Race to Restore Electricity
Thousands of homes and businesses across Kenya were plunged into darkness on Wednesday night after Kenya Power confirmed a widespread electricity outage affecting several key regions of the country. In…
Siaya Ramps Up School Deworming Drive as Thousands of Children Receive Free Treatment
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has joined the rest of Kenya in marking the National School-Based Deworming Day, with health officials rolling out a countywide campaign to protect thousands of…
Massive Turnout as Multi-Million Boro-Karemo Water Project Kicks Off, Bringing Hope to Over 3,000 Siaya Households
Jubilant scenes of song, dance and ululation filled Boro as thousands of residents gathered to witness the official handover of the long-awaited Boro-Karemo Water Project to the contractor, marking the…
DPP Approves Bribery Charges Against Senior Magistrate and Probation Officer
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved bribery charges against a senior magistrate and a senior probation officer following investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). In a…
13 Pupils Injured as Two School Buses Carrying 101 Learners Collide in West Pokot
At least 13 pupils were injured on Tuesday after two school buses carrying 101 learners collided in the Riting area of West Pokot County, triggering a swift multi-agency rescue operation.…
BaVal Limited Set for Landmark Launch of Integrated Milling Plant in Siaya as Ndere Emerges as Western Kenya’s Agribusiness Hub
Excitement is building in Siaya County ahead of the official launch of BaVal Limited’s state-of-the-art milling plant in Ndere this August, a landmark investment expected to redefine agribusiness, create jobs…
Court Frees 17 Arrested Over Siaya Nuclear Plant Public Participation Disruption
A Bondo court has released 17 people arrested over the disruption of a public participation forum on the proposed Siaya nuclear power plant, handing fresh momentum to the heated national…
TSC Opens Over 54,000 Teaching and Promotion Opportunities in Biggest Recruitment Drive Yet
Thousands of trained teachers have received a major boost after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) announced one of the largest recruitment drives in its history, advertising more than 54,000 teaching…
Edwin Sifuna’s Presidential Moment? Why Western Kenya May Set a New Political Conversation
Politics is rarely defined by what happens on the podium. More often, it is shaped by the conversations in hotel corridors, the whispers between rivals, the subtle changes in public…
Gov’t Disowns ‘NYOTA Fund’ Applications as Online Scam Spreads
The government has issued a sharp warning to Kenyans over a viral online scam falsely claiming that applications for the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Fund are ongoing. In…
ROGUE COP BUSTED: Officer Arrested in Dagoretti with 20kg of Suspected Cannabis in Shocking Drug Raid
In a dramatic twist that underscores deepening concerns over integrity within law enforcement, a police officer attached to the National Police Service has been arrested after colleagues uncovered approximately 20…
OJWANG MURDER TRIAL: DELETED CCTV AND FORENSIC EVIDENCE EXPOSE CHILLING FINAL HOURS AT CENTRAL POLICE STATION
The murder trial of Albert Ojwang has taken a dramatic turn after forensic analysis of CCTV footage revealed that he was alive and responsive when he arrived at Central Police…
KSh100 Million Ol Kalou Campaign War Chest Sparks Debate as CS Ruku Denies Use of Public Funds
A fresh political storm is brewing over campaign financing in the hotly contested Ol Kalou by-election, after Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku firmly denied claims that taxpayer money was…
FAKE POLL STORM: Infotrak Disowns Viral UDA ‘Win’ Claim in Ol Kalou By-Election
Polling firm Infotrak Research has issued a firm rebuttal to a viral “opinion poll” purporting to show a commanding victory for United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the hotly contested Ol…
Albert Ojwang’s Death was Planned, DPP Now Reveals
The death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang has taken a dramatic and damning turn, after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) declared the incident a planned and deliberate killing,…
2 Lions on the Loose? Panic Grips Mlolongo as KWS Launches High-Stakes Search
Fear and uncertainty have swept through Mlolongo after reports of two lions roaming near residential areas triggered an urgent response from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). The alarming sightings, reported…
Miracles or Manipulation? Ezekiel Odero’s Viral ‘Resurrection’ Claim Renews Scrutiny of Televangelists
In a country where faith often fills the gaps left by fragile public systems, extraordinary claims of divine intervention are once again stirring both belief and backlash. A viral video…
STATE HOUSE WEBSITE BREACH: Cyber Attack Forces Shutdown as Kenya Launches High-Level Probe
Kenya’s digital security has been thrust into the spotlight after the official presidential website was abruptly taken offline following a suspected cyberattack, prompting an urgent government investigation. Information, Communications and…
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…