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Ugenya Set for a Major Boost as Siaya County Fast-Tracks Health and Road Projects

Siaya County is stepping up its game in health and infrastructure development, with Ugenya Sub-county emerging as a key beneficiary of ongoing multimillion-shilling projects. A high-level team from the Department…

“Watieko Kwa!!” — Yala Residents Shout as man believed to be Gem Serial Killer is Torched

A man believed to be behind a string of brutal murders that have terrorized residents of Gem Yala in Siaya County was on Thursday lynched by a furious mob after…

Ugenya Residents Urged to Jealousy Defend Governorship in the Face of Latest Developments

Siaya, Kenya — Ugenya residents have been urged to rally behind Governor James Orengo and protect the gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at Udira Kamrembo Mixed…

Siaya: Steady Progress in Bondo Signals a County on the Move

In a region often defined by its resilience and potential, Bondo Sub-county is increasingly becoming a blueprint for transformative development—thanks to a combination of strategic planning, responsive leadership, and timely…

Siaya: Deputy Governor Oduol Breaks Silence, Calls for Unity Amid Political Storm

In the corridors of Siaya County power, tension has been simmering. And now, in a move that could reshape the political dynamics of the lakeside county, Deputy Governor Dr. William…

All Systems Go: Siaya Set to Dominate 2025 Devolution Conference in Homabay

Siaya, Kenya – Tuesday, August 5, 2025 The County Government of Siaya has confirmed its full preparedness to participate in the upcoming Devolution Conference scheduled to kick off on August…

Saboteurs — Okode Labels Those Undermining Stability in Siaya

Siaya, Kenya – Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Siaya County Assembly Speaker George Okode has dismissed claims circulating on social media suggesting Governor James Orengo has resigned, terming them “malicious propaganda”…

“Fake News Alert — Orengo Has Not Resigned”, County Secretary Joseph Ogutu Trashes Rumours

Siaya County Secretary Joseph Ogutu on Monday moved swiftly to quash a viral letter purporting that Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo had resigned on medical grounds. Speaking from the County…

Siaya: CS Joseph Ogutu Commends Youth for Appointment to National Youth Dialogue Committee

Siaya County Secretary Joseph Ogutu has sent out a warm congratulatory message to members of the Siaya County College and University Students Association (SICOCUSA) for being appointed to a committee…

Media Council of Kenya Supports Siaya Journalists, Calls for Professional Vigilance ahead of 2027 Elections

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding media professionalism by supporting journalists in Siaya County through the Siaya Press Club. This initiative aims to ensure…

Upgrade of Siaya Referral Hospital and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium by KDF to Kick off within a Month — PS Oluga

The County Government of Siaya on Friday hosted Dr. Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, and, his counterpart from the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Patrick Mariru together with their…

Siaya: CGS to Host 2 Principal Secretaries ahead of Military Deployment

The County Government of Siaya will today Friday 1 August, 2025 host the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Defense, Dr. Patrick Mariru, and his Medical Services counterpart, Dr.…

Hue and Cry as Workers at Ugunja Hospital Claim unpaid salaries for months

A report first leaked to blogger Cyprian Nyakundi indicates that workers at a private hospital in Ugunja sub-County, of Siaya County have not been paid salaries for three months According…

Orengo is on Vacation, Siaya Speaker George Okode puts to rest mounting speculation

The Speaker of Siaya County Assembly George Okode has allayed speculation over the lack of appearance in public by the Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo, purportedly, now going to…

Siaya County Launches Strategic Land‑Planning Initiative Under KISIP II

Siaya, July 2025 – In a landmark development for Siaya County, the Department of Lands has formally launched a comprehensive land‑planning and mapping exercise under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement…

Siaya: Empowering Grassroots Women Through Climate Action and Indigenous Knowledge

On Wednesday 23rd July 2025, a meeting was held at the Department of Education office under the leadership of Madam Maida Nyawade, director in-charge of Directorate of Youth, Gender, and…

Statement From the County Secretary and Head of Public Service, Siaya County

Siaya County Engages President Ruto’s Economic Transformation Secretariat to Advance Grassroots Development Today, the Siaya County Government had the honour of hosting a high-level consultative meeting with the President’s Economic…

Siaya: Giant Strides as Government Unveils President’s Economic Transformation Beta Agenda

Siaya County on Tuesday hosted a high-level delegation from the President’s Economic Transformation Secretariat (PETS), which was in the county to present the national government’s Beta Agenda and engage local…

Siaya County Launches Bold 2025–2028 Education Strategy to Transform Learning and Social Equity

The Siaya County Department of Education has unveiled a game-changing 3-year strategic blueprint that redefines how resources are optimized and education initiatives delivered. Central to this plan is inclusive economic…

Siaya: CS Ogutu Presides over Regional Junior Secondary Games at JOOS

Siaya County Secretary and Head of Public Service, Joseph Ogutu, on Tuesday represented Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo at the ongoing Regional Junior Secondary School Football Games taking place at…

Siaya County Government Carries Out UHC Verification for Staff

Early Tuesday Siaya County Secretary and Head of Public Service, Hon. Joseph Ogutu, visited the Siaya County Referral Hospital to observe the ongoing staff verification exercise under the Universal Health…

Suspected New Cult in Kilifi as Police Rescue Missing Siaya Couple, find 2 Skulls and dead Body

The government says police have rescued four individuals and are investigating the mysterious deaths of at least three others in a suspected case of religious radicalization in the Binzaro village…

Friends of Bob Aggrey Orengo (FOBA) Convene First People’s Baraza in Bondo

Friends of Bob Aggrey Orengo (FOBA) on Sunday 20 July 2025 held an intensive People’s Baraza for the community of Bar-K’Owino sub-Location at Bar-Muofu village in North Sakwa Ward of…

Ex-Rarieda MP Francis Bob Jalang’o is Dead

Ex-Rarieda Constituency Member of Parliament Francis Bob Jalang’o (Nyanduga) is dead. Although word of his death was circulated on social media Thursday the family officially released news of his passing…

Orengo’s Blue Economy Program Positively Changing Lives in Luanda K’Otieno

The County Government of Siaya, under Governor James Orengo, in partnership with the National Government, has launched a significant infrastructure upgrade along the county’s shorelines. Key projects include the construction…

Siaya: Police Officer Brutally Murdered along Ndori-Luanda K’Otieno Road

DCI officers from Bondo are investigating the murder of a Police Constable whose body was Thursday morning found dumped along the Ndori-Luanda K’Otieno road. The police are yet-to-determine the circumstances…

KICOSCA Assessment Team Highly Impressed with Siaya County Preparedness to Host 2025 Games

Siaya County on Monday welcomed an inspection team from the Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) as it seeks to host this year’s KICOSCA Games, slated for November 2025.…

Photos: Amazing Sneak Preview of Accident Unit to be Launched by Orengo in Siaya

Siaya County Members of the Cabinet were in Monday taken on a conducted tour of the new Emergency and Accident Unit at the Siaya Teaching and Referral Hospital ahead of…

Jitume, Jitambue, Jiajiri — Siaya Youth Scale A New Rung in Empowerment

Siaya County’s youth have received a major boost through a new empowerment programme launched by the Chief Officer for Gender, Youth Affairs, and Social Services, Madam Judith Oyugi. Youth empowerment…

Siaya: Livestock PS Mueke Commissions KELCOP Projects amid Pomp and Ceremony

The Principal Secretary for Agriculture Mr Jonathan Mueke and his team was today received in Bondo sub-County of Siaya to access the impacts and infrastructural developments under the KELCOP program.…