SIAYA SENATE SHOCKER: Little-Known Zacky Masiro Emerges as Dark Horse as Oburu, Rasanga and Okelo Battle for Supremacy
As political heavyweights lock horns for the Siaya Senate seat, an unexpected name is quietly disrupting the calculations of seasoned strategists and grassroots power brokers alike. The race for the…
In the Shadows of Power: Fred Ojode Sirkal
In every political administration there are the public faces, and then there are the individuals who work behind the scenes ensuring the machinery of power runs smoothly. In Siaya County,…
Siaya Unveils KSh 17.6M Clean Energy & Waste Project to Transform Mbaga Mission Complex
The County Government of Siaya has launched an ambitious KSh 17.6 million clean cooking and waste management project at Mbaga Mission Complex, marking a significant milestone in locally driven climate…
GEM 2027: High-Stakes Showdown as Ombaka, Wanga and Opot Close In on Embattled Incumbent
Youth revolt, fading party loyalty and rising local issues reshape one of Siaya’s most volatile political battlegrounds The race for the Gem Constituency parliamentary seat has ignited far earlier than…
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…
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,…
Investing in Youth: Sports as Civic Building Blocks
Engineer Nicolas Odero Gumbo visited St. Boniface Aluor Mixed Comprehensive School in Aluor Village, Onyinyore, bringing with him a generous donation of sports kits, soccer balls, netballs, volleyballs, and other…
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.…
Book Drive Ignites Hope: Walter Okelo Program Rolls Out 4,000 Textbooks to Transform Siaya Classrooms
A renewed wave of hope swept through Nyalula Primary School in Central Alego Ward after the Walter Okelo Mentorship Program (WOMP) delivered a significant consignment of textbooks, marking a bold…
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…
Disturbing Details Emerge on Chianda Boys Fire Outbreak
A mysterious late-night fire at Chianda High School in Siaya County has cast a harsh spotlight on Kenya’s escalating wave of school unrest, raising urgent questions about student safety, institutional…
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…
Rasanga Comes Out Guns Blazing, Declares 2027 Senate Bid intact and gaining momentum
By Sylvester Nandy Former Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga Amoth has intensified his bid for the Siaya Senate seat after hosting a high-profile delegation of bishops at his Segere home in…
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)…
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…
SIBOWASCO Restores Flow in Bondo Sewer Network Amid Rising Infrastructure Gaps
The Siaya-Bondo Water and Sanitation Company (SIBOWASCO) has intensified efforts to restore sanitation efficiency in Bondo Municipality, successfully reopening multiple clogged sewer lines and eliminating critical overflow points in a…
Siaya Leaders Mocked Over AI-Generated “Eid Fashion Parade” Posts
A section of leaders from Siaya County has triggered mixed reactions online after sharing heavily AI-generated Eid Al Adha greeting posters featuring themselves dressed in exaggerated and comically oversized Islamic…
Miracle at Bondo: Siaya Doctors Save Mother and Baby From Rare Life-Threatening Pregnancy
A remarkable medical breakthrough at Bondo Sub County Hospital has placed Siaya County in the national spotlight after doctors successfully delivered a baby girl from a rare and life-threatening abdominal…
Atandi Fails to Show up at Sidok Primary School in West Alego
Pressure is mounting on Samuel Onunga Atandi after the Alego-Usonga MP failed to attend a highly anticipated function convened by his office at Sidok Primary School in West Alego, a…
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…
Nyagudi Takes the Helm as Siaya Tourism and Sports Department Ushers in New Era
The Siaya County Department of Tourism, Sports, Culture and Arts has entered a new phase of leadership and ambition following the official unveiling of incoming Chief Officer Wilfred Ouma Nyagudi…
Orengo Faces Another Impeachment threat by Siaya County Assembly
A fresh political storm is gathering in Siaya County as Members of the County Assembly intensify efforts to impeach Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo, setting the stage for one of…
Governor Orengo’s Master Plan Revealed: Strategic Cabinet Reshuffle Signals 2027 Battle Readiness
Siaya Governor James Orengo has executed a calculated political masterstroke. His recent cabinet reshuffle blends experienced technocrats with battle-tested loyalists possessing real grassroots muscle — a clear indication that preparations…
Orengo Swears In Nyagudi as Siaya Tourism Chief Officer in Fresh Executive Reorganisation
Siaya Governor James Orengo on Wednesday presided over the swearing-in of newly appointed county executives and chief officers in a ceremony that underscored a fresh administrative push aimed at accelerating…
Tragedy in Bondo as Three Go Missing After Goldmine Collapse in Siaya
A cloud of grief has engulfed residents of Ogago Village in Bondo after a goldmine collapsed, leaving at least three people feared trapped underground in a tragic incident that has…