Governor Lusaka: Shrewd Political Operator, Astute Administrator, and Bungoma’s Beloved Boss
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka is no ordinary politician. A man whose career has weathered multiple political seasons—from his formative years in the KANU system, to shaping policy under the…
Ruto Declares War on Thieves Stealing from the Sick by Defrauding SHA
President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to health facilities and practitioners defrauding the Social Health Authority (SHA), vowing that those caught siphoning funds meant for sick Kenyans will…
Small But Mighty: Sixteen-Year-Old Phenny ‘Dotty’ Okoth Shines as Rongo University’s Youngest Student
Rongo University has admitted a first-year student who is fast becoming a household name across Kenya. At just sixteen years old, Phenny Okoth—affectionately known as Dotty— has captured national attention…
Siaya to Host Landmark International Trade and Investment Summit
The County Government of Siaya is set to host the inaugural Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO), a high-profile platform designed to showcase the county’s untapped economic potential and…
KUPPET Demands Gov’t Release Capitation Funds Immediately or Risk Schools Shutting Down by Midterm
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued a stern warning to the government: release capitation funds immediately, or risk seeing schools shut their doors by midterm. Speaking…
Bush Passion Turns Deadly: Widow, 48, Dies in Arms of Energetic 23-year-old Lover
Got Rateng village in Mbita is awash with gossip and disbelief after a steamy night between a 48-year-old widow and her 23-year-old lover ended in sudden death. The widow, who…
Court Hammer: Ex-Nairobi Water Employee Fined Ksh14.6 Million Over Fraud
Nairobi, Kenya — The Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court has convicted a former Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) employee for defrauding the utility firm of more than Ksh7 million, sentencing…
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai Survives Second Impeachment Drama, but Political Storm Persists
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has once again stared down the political guillotine—and lived to fight another day. On Friday night, the Senate dramatically quashed a second impeachment attempt against the…
Police Announce Road Closures Ahead of CHAN Final in Nairobi
Nairobi motorists should brace for traffic disruptions today Saturday, August 30, as the city hosts the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) final at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. In a…
Most Trump tariffs are not legal, US appeals court rules
NEW YORK, Aug 29 (Reuters) – A divided U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that most of Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal, undercutting the Republican president’s use of the levies…
Breath of Inspiration: Gumbo Kits Students in West Alego
Mwer Village in Sigoma Uranga Sub-Location, West Alego, was abuzz with joy and gratitude today as Eng. Nicholas Odero Gumbo Wajonya made a heartfelt donation of sports kits—including footballs and…
Lighting the Way to Kenya’s Prosperous Future Through Rural Electrification
Cabinet Secretary for Energy James Wandayi believes that rural electrification stands as one of Kenya’s most transformative development strategies. The launch of last-mile rural electrification projects across Ugunja and Ugenya…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Among VIPs Expected at CHAN Finals in Nairobi
The Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, will on Saturday, August 30, host the much-anticipated 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) final, drawing not only thousands of football fans but also an…
ODM Party Issues Nomination Notice to Kasipul, Ugunja Aspirants
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially invited aspirants seeking to fly the party flag in upcoming by-elections to submit their applications following the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC)…
Governor Orengo Breaks Ground for Ugenya’s Ultra-Modern Hospital Complex
Ukwala, Ugenya Sub-County — Siaya Governor James Aggrey Orengo on Friday presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for a new two-storey hospital complex at Ukwala, a project hailed as a major…
Muhoroni’s Revival: A Testament to Visionary Leadership and the Sweet Promise of Kenya’s Sugar Renaissance
Kenya’s sugar industry has long been a cornerstone of rural livelihoods and a critical component of the nation’s industrial fabric. However, the sector’s trajectory has been marred by significant challenges…
EACC Nabs Four Traffic Police Officers Over Bribery Allegations
Undercover sting targets extortion countrywide The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested four traffic police officers accused of soliciting and receiving bribes from motorists along the Nairobi–Nyeri–Embu Highway. The…
First-Year Students Struggle as HELB Delays Hit Pockets
A section of first-year students in public universities is yet to receive financial support from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), leaving many stranded without money for food and accommodation.…
PPB Warns Kenyans Against Antibiotic Misuse, Raises Fresh Alarm Over Weight-Loss Drug
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has cautioned Kenyans against the misuse of antibiotics in the treatment of common viral infections such as colds and flu, warning that the practice…
Storm Brews Over JOOUST’s Fate at Siaya Farmers Training Centre
Atandi alleges eviction has been caused by plan to expand the County headquarters, but County insists it’s only a hiatus caused by renegotiation Confusion surrounds the future of Jaramogi Oginga…
Government Defends Hiring of U.S. Lobbying Firm Ahead of Ruto’s State Visit
Foreign Affairs Ministry says engagement is standard global practice despite criticism over high cost The Government of Kenya has broken its silence following reports that President William Ruto’s administration contracted…
Yvonne Okwara Matole: The Grit and Brilliance Behind Kenya’s Queen of Television
From science graduate to unrivalled newsroom powerhouse, she redefined the face of TV anchoring against all odds In the ever-competitive Kenyan media industry where beauty, complexion, and charisma often dictate…
Ruto, Raila Back Siaya as Site for Kenya’s First Nuclear Power Plant in Broad-Based Govt Push
Kenya is set to break new ground in energy production after President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga jointly threw their weight behind the establishment of the country’s…
Court Halts Ruto’s Ksh1.2 Billion State House Church Project Amid Constitutional Storm
Nairobi — President William Ruto’s ambitious plan to erect a grand church within the hallowed grounds of State House has hit a legal wall after the Milimani Law Courts issued…
EACC Busts Criminal Syndicate Masquerading as Anti-Graft Officers in South Nyanza
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has dismantled a daring criminal network that was running an elaborate impersonation scheme in South Nyanza—complete with fake job cards, letterheads, and official stamps.…
President Ruto Set to Land in Siaya this Weekend
President Dr William Samoei Ruto’s planned trip to Siaya County over the coming weekend will look, on paper, like another presidential development tour: groundbreakings, handshakes and photo-ops. A deeper look,…
Orengo -Soipan Tuya in Final Touches of KDF Deal for Construction of Hospital and Stadium facilities
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will spearhead two landmark projects in Siaya County — the modernization of Siaya County Referral Hospital and the expansion of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium —…
No Cause for Alarm — Dr. Otumba Allays Fears of Closure of JOOUST Siaya town Campus
Students, parents and local leaders in Siaya County were thrown into alarm in the run-up to the current semester after word spread that the Siaya satellite campus of Jaramogi Oginga…