Siaya Assembly Draws a Line in the Sand as Merit Takes Centre Stage in Finance CECM Appointment
The unfolding contest over who should occupy Siaya County’s Finance and Economic Planning docket has produced a development that deserves more attention than the personalities involved. By dropping the names…
All Eyes on Eric Abungu Odawa as Siaya Assembly vets new CECM Finance
Questions over fairness and impartiality are likely to dominate today’s vetting of Siaya’s next Finance CECM, amid claims that members of the County Assembly are already rooting for Eric Abungu…
Siaya Moves to Revive Ailing Water Schemes as County Targets 65% Coverage by 2027
The County Government of Siaya has partnered with a consortium of non-governmental organisations and academic institutions to strengthen the financial, commercial and governance capacity of managers running rural water utilities…
A Call for People-Centered Leadership in Siaya
Engineer Nicolas Gumbo, speaking at the funeral and burial service of Mr. Vitalis Ochieng’ Adida in Abom Village, North Sakwa Ward, did not offer empty condolences. He delivered a message…
Siaya Clergy Sound Alarm Over Early 2027 Politics, Urge NCIC to Act Before Tensions Boil Over
Church leaders in Siaya County have sounded an urgent warning over the rising political temperatures in the country, calling on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to take firm…
Stakeholder Consultation and the Future of Trust in Siaya’s Nuclear Conversation
Stakeholder consultation is not a one time event but a continuing civic duty, especially when a major national project is being considered for a local community. The engagement between Siaya…
Siaya Assembly Draws the Line on Nyingiro: Okode’s House Turns Finance Fight Into a Test of Power
The battle between the Siaya County Assembly and Governor James Aggrey Orengo has entered a potentially decisive new phase, with the House digging in against the renomination of George Odhiambo…
Inside the Siaya Power Lunch: Was a New Political Alliance Hatched in Nairobi?
Six Siaya power brokers sit down for a private Nairobi lunch as key political heavyweights stay away — and suddenly, the county’s 2027 succession battle looks very different It was…
Gumbo: Celebrating Community Leadership, Unity and the Power of Grassroots Development
Engineer Nicolas Gumbo attended the 40th anniversary celebration of Karariw Sports, hosted by the Karariw Self Help Group at Karariw Comprehensive School in Masogo A Village, Nyandiwa Sub location, Central…
Sh1.9bn Dho-Goye Bridge Nears Finish Line, Set to Transform Siaya–Busia Trade
A long-awaited transport link between Siaya and Busia counties is edging closer to reality as construction of the Sh1.9 billion Dho-Goye Bridge at Usenge gathers pace. The 200-metre bridge across…
Siaya Tragedy: 11-Year-Old Pupil Electrocuted After Live Power Line Falls on Him
A routine trip to collect firewood turned into a devastating tragedy after an 11-year-old Grade Four pupil was electrocuted by a live power line in Pap-Kakan Village, Siaya Sub-County. The…
NYINGIRO’S SECOND CHANCE: WHY SIAYA ASSEMBLY MUST ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BEHIND ITS FINANCE STAND
George Nyingiro may not be an angel. But neither is the Siaya County Assembly. Before it buries his nomination, the House owes the public a far more convincing explanation than…
Woman Rep with a Difference: Rose Achola Kisero Unveils a Bold Blueprint to Transform Siaya
Siaya County Woman Representative aspirant Rose Achola Kisero, popularly known as Rozzy, has challenged the long-held belief that political power is the preserve of candidates with deep pockets, declaring that…
Fresh Blow for Orengo as Siaya Assembly Rejects Repeat CEC Nominees Over Legal Hurdles
Governor James Orengo has suffered yet another political and administrative setback after the Siaya County Assembly’s Appointments Committee rejected the re-nomination of several County Executive Committee (CEC) members, declaring that…
Siaya Bolsters HIV Care with Data-Driven Strategy to Boost Viral Suppression
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has intensified efforts to improve HIV clinical care by leveraging technology, peer mentorship, and evidence-based decision-making in a renewed push to enhance patient outcomes and…
From Handouts to Heavy Machinery: Inside the Sh10 Million Gamble to Rewrite Siaya’s Youth Employment Story
On a continent where political rallies often end with promises and handshakes, Monday’s gathering in Siaya offered something far less common: industrial machinery. Welding machines, sewing equipment, salon kits, carpentry…
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…
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…
Siaya: Reject Non-performing Leaders—Opiyo Wandayi
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has challenged Siaya County residents to reject leaders who have failed to deliver meaningful development, arguing that the region cannot afford another…
David Ochieng’s Cash-Fuelled Surge Shakes Siaya Governor Race
What began as a modest, localized campaign orbiting Ugenya is fast morphing into a countywide political tremor. David Ouma Ochieng, leader of the MDG Party and an increasingly formidable gubernatorial…
FACT CHECK: Wandayi Has Not Declared Siaya Governor Bid, Dismisses Claims as “Fake News”
Speculation that Energy Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has declared an interest in the Siaya gubernatorial race is false and misleading, a fact-check has established. The claims, which have gained…
Siaya Charts Bold Path to Reliable Healthcare with New Five-Year Supply Chain Strategy
By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to fix one of the most critical pillars of healthcare delivery—its medical supply chain—setting the stage for improved access to…
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…
Siaya’s Land Future at a Crossroads: Bondo Forum Ignites Push for Smarter Planning, Digital Mapping and Climate Action
Bondo town yesterday hosted a pivotal public participation forum that could redefine land use and development across Siaya County, as residents and experts weighed in on the county’s proposed land…
Baptism of Fire: MDG Leader David Ochieng Gains Ground—But at a Cost in Usonga Showdown
What was billed as a routine “meet-the-people” tour has rapidly morphed into a high-stakes political test for Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) party leader David Ochieng, exposing both his…
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…