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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…

No Need for Panic: Fuel Supplies Remain Stable in Kenya

Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has made a clear statement to address concerns among Kenyans about fuel availability. He urges citizens to discourage any form of panic…

Court Shields Tuju from Arrest with KES 200K Bond as Dramatic Legal Tussle Continues

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has secured a major legal reprieve after the High Court granted him a KSh200,000 anticipatory bond, effectively barring police from arresting or detaining him as…

CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Nakuru Water Officer Arrested Taking KSh15,000 Bribe as EACC Recovers Hidden Cash

A corruption crackdown by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has netted a staff member of the Nakuru Water and Sewerage Company in a sting operation that exposed an alleged bribery…

Kitengela Rebar Drama: Paid KSh800K in January, Now Demanded KSh1.2M – Who’s Right in This Viral Showdown?

A Kitengela hardware dispute has ignited fierce debate across Kenya. A buyer paid KSh800,000 in full for re-bars in January, left them in storage with a receipt, and returned this…

Smart Summit 2026: Africa’s Health Leaders Rally in Nairobi to Fast-Track Digital Transformation

Africa’s top healthcare decision-makers converged in Nairobi this week for the Smart Summit 2026, issuing a strong call to shift from fragmented digital health efforts to fully integrated, accountable systems…

BREAKING: Raphael Tuju Resurfaces at Karen Residence After 24-Hour Disappearance Drama

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju made a dramatic return to the public eye around midday on Monday, addressing journalists from his Karen home just one day after being reported missing…

Orengo, Rasanga Call for ODM to cut ties with UDA over Tuju Saga

Siaya’s pioneer governor Cornel Rasanga Amoth has issued a blistering demand for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to immediately sever all ties with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA)…

Kibra on Edge as Nairobi Dam Overflow Fears Force Mass Evacuation Order

Panic and uncertainty have gripped residents of Kibra after the government issued an urgent evacuation order amid escalating fears that the Nairobi Dam could overflow following days of relentless rainfall.…

Orodi’s Broadside—A Scholar’s Call for Luo Nyanza to Choose Development Over Dogma

A storm of ideas—and no small measure of controversy—swept through Siaya on Saturday night as Dr. Johannes Orodi Dovens Odhiambo took to the set of HARD TALK and delivered a…

Westlands Building Collapse: One Dead, Three Rescued in 22-Storey Nightmare

A 22-storey building under construction in Westlands partially collapsed late Wednesday night, trapping workers under rubble along School Lane near Bank of Africa. The incident occurred around 8 pm. Four…

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Kenyan Muslims Prepare for Joyous End of Ramadan

Muslims across Kenya are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan and the beginning of the Islamic…

Tragedy in Shauri Moyo: Four Dead as Riparian Building Collapses Amid Nairobi River Regeneration Push

A tragic building collapse in Shauri Moyo has left four people dead and several others rescued, prompting renewed safety warnings from the Nairobi City County Government to residents living along…

Nairobi Flood Chaos: Transport Grinds to Halt as Heavy Rains Strike Again

Nairobi woke to yet another watery nightmare on Saturday night as relentless downpours turned streets into rivers, paralysed traffic and triggered urgent rescue missions across the capital. Major arteries became…

Siaya MCA Masidis Madowo Takes Siaya’s Women Agenda to Global UN Forum

When women lead locally, they strengthen democracy globally. That powerful message is resonating on the international stage as Scholastica Masidis Madowo, the Member of County Assembly for South East Alego,…