Siaya County Gears Up for Ushirika Day 2026 with KSh 31M Boost for Cooperatives
Siaya County has intensified preparations for the upcoming Ushirika Day 2026 celebrations, with a renewed focus on strengthening cooperatives as engines of grassroots economic transformation. The County Executive Committee Member…
SIBOWASCO Corrects Design Flaws to Secure Asembo-Ndori Water Supply
Reliable water supply systems are essential for public health, economic growth, and community development. Well-designed infrastructure ensures consistent access to clean water for households, institutions, and industries. At SIBOWASCO, water…
Nyalore Administration Moves to Fix Service Gaps with Bold Sub-County Coordination Drive
The Nyalore administration has intensified its push for efficient and equitable service delivery, unveiling a renewed strategy anchored on stronger sub-county coordination and grassroots engagement. In a high-level stakeholders’ forum…
Payday: State Sets Aside Sh3.9 Billion for Village Elders in Landmark Pay Deal
Village elders across Kenya are set for a major financial and institutional boost after the government allocated Sh3.9 billion in the 2026/27 budget to pay them monthly stipends. The move—announced…
Lowdown on Mbadi’s Budget: Digital Crackdown, Sh155bn Lifeline and Youth Jobs Drive Herald New Economic Order
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has rolled out a bold, reform-heavy 2026/27 budget that signals a decisive pivot toward fiscal discipline, digital governance and private sector revival. In a high-stakes…
Siaya Unveils Bold Eco-Tourism and Talent Drive to Power Jobs and Growth
County moves to turn culture, heritage and sports into a thriving economic engine By Samson Wire Siaya, Kenya — Siaya County has launched an aggressive eco-tourism and talent development strategy,…
Siaya Injects KSh 84 Million into Health Sector as 178 Facilities Receive Lifeline Supplies
A major healthcare boost is underway in Siaya after the county government rolled out a KSh 84 million medical supply program targeting 178 health facilities, in a decisive move to…
Absa Headlines 2nd IHS Affordable Housing Conference as Kenya Seeks Scalable Solutions to Bridge 2 Million-Unit Deficit
Absa Bank Kenya has stepped forward as the headline sponsor of the 2nd International Housing Solutions Kenya Affordable Housing Conference, signaling renewed urgency in tackling the country’s deepening housing crisis…
Lake Victoria Routes Flagged as High-Risk Entry Points for Ebola Outbreak
Anxiety is mounting across Nyanza as leaders, health experts and fishing communities warn that Lake Victoria’s vast and porous water routes could open a dangerous pathway for Ebola into Kenya…
Adongo in the Hot Seat: Siaya County Secretary Moves to Break Nurses’ Strike with High-Stakes Deal
Siaya County Secretary Elizabeth Adongo has stepped straight into a defining leadership test, convening urgent talks with striking nurses in a bid to end a paralysing healthcare shutdown and restore…
Gumbo Ignites ODM Grassroots Machine in Gem Ahead of 2027 Siaya Governor Race
Siaya gubernatorial hopeful Nicolas Gumbo has intensified his 2027 campaign groundwork after convening a high-level consultative forum with Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) officials from all six wards of Gem Constituency.…
COUNTY CASH CRISIS: Senate–MPs Deadlock Threatens Devolution Funding
A high-stakes standoff between Kenya’s National Assembly and the Senate has thrown county funding into uncertainty, exposing deep divisions that could delay billions meant for grassroots development. At the heart…
No Honeymoon: Siaya Executives Ordered to Deliver as Adongo Takes Charge
Acting Siaya County Secretary Elizabeth Adongo has set an uncompromising tone for the county’s new leadership, warning County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and Chief Officers that the time for settling…
Sakaja Cracks the Whip: Nairobi Governor Unleashes Bold Anti-Corruption Shake-Up, Reorganizes Executive for Efficiency
Nairobi Governor Arthur Johnson Sakaja has sent a powerful message across City Hall and beyond, unveiling sweeping executive changes that underscore his firm commitment to integrity, accountability, and results-driven leadership.…
City Hall Storm: Sakaja Suspends Planning Chief in Sh65 Million Graft Probe, Freezes Approvals
By Samson Wire Nairobi, Kenya — Johnson Sakaja has unleashed a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown at City Hall, suspending a senior urban planning official at the centre of an explosive Sh65…
Matiang’i Demands National Summit as School Fires Spiral into Crisis Level
Kenya is staring at a deepening education crisis, and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is now calling for a national reckoning. In a forceful intervention following the deadly inferno…
Motorists Grappling with Low Quality Fuel as Prices Remain High
Kenya’s fuel market is under intense scrutiny after the entry of substandard petroleum products collided with persistently high pump prices, triggering outrage and raising serious questions about regulation, transparency and…
Siaya Rallies Behind Green Agenda as County Marks World Environment Day with Bold Conservation Push
Siaya County has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation with a renewed call for aggressive tree planting, sustainable resource use, and climate-smart development during this year’s World Environment Day celebrations.…
Siaya Strengthens Human Rights Agenda as County Hosts DHRO Delegation in Landmark Courtesy Call
By Samson Wire The County Government of Siaya has taken a significant step toward strengthening its human rights framework following a high-level courtesy call by the Defenders of Human Rights…
Siaya’s Acting County Secretary Elizabeth Adongo Moves to Resolve Salaries Crisis
Siaya County’s Acting County Secretary, Elizabeth Adongo, has made a decisive and high-impact entry into office, moving swiftly to tackle the county’s persistent salary delays. In what is being seen…
Kenya Power, SIBOWASCO Unite to Restore Water Supply After Yala Plant Outage
Water supply to thousands of households across Siaya County is set to resume after a swift joint intervention by Kenya Power (KPLC) and the Sibo Water and Sanitation Company (SIBOWASCO)…
Siaya Goes Digital: County Rolls Out e-Procurement Training to Curb Corruption and Boost Efficiency
The County Government of Siaya has taken a bold step toward sealing procurement loopholes and accelerating service delivery by launching a two-day intensive training on the Electronic Government Procurement (eGP)…
Wajir Makes History: Ruto Leads First-Ever Madaraka Day in Northern Kenya as Stadium Rises in 100 Days
Wajir County took centre stage in Kenya’s history on Monday as President William Ruto presided over the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations—the first time the national event has been held in…
Fury in Nanyuki: Residents Protest Planned Ebola Quarantine Facility at Laikipia Air Base
NANYUKI, KENYA — Tension flared in Nanyuki on Monday as hundreds of residents poured into the streets to protest the government’s plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility within the…
PAYROLL CHAOS IN SIAYA: Hundreds of County Workers Go Unpaid Over Missing File Numbers
A deepening payroll crisis has rocked the Siaya County Government after it emerged that hundreds of employees — including senior officials — have gone without salaries for two consecutive months…
Orengo, Babu Lead Legal Charge as Activists Rally to Rescue Evans Kawala
A powerful alliance of political leaders and grassroots activists on Thursday mounted a spirited legal and public defense of embattled figure Evans “Kidero Jasuba” Kawala, following what supporters have termed…
Bondo Steps Into the Spotlight: Equity Creator Masterclass to Ignite Africa’s Creative Economy
Bondo, Kenya — A powerful convergence of art, enterprise, and opportunity is set to unfold in Bondo as the Equity Creator Masterclass arrives with a bold promise: to transform raw…
Fury as Matatu Operators Reject Ruto Deal, Accuse Leaders of “Selling Out” After Strike Called Off
A storm is brewing within Kenya’s public transport sector after matatu operators across several counties rejected the abrupt suspension of the nationwide strike, accusing top transport leaders of abandoning struggling…
Okode Holds the Key as Fresh Impeachment Plot Targets Governor Orengo
A fresh political storm is gathering in Siaya County with renewed efforts to impeach Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo now reportedly gaining momentum behind the scenes amid claims of secret…
Sakwa Residents Rise Against Sh500 Billion Nuclear Plant as Tension Grows in Siaya
Residents of Sakwa in Bondo Sub-county, Siaya County, staged fiery anti-nuclear protests on Thursday, escalating opposition to the government’s controversial plan to establish Kenya’s first nuclear power plant near the…