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Civil Servants on the Spot: Siaya Officials Face Disciplinary Action Over Disastrous Mashujaa Day Turnout

Civil servants in Siaya County have been put on notice after an embarrassingly low turnout at this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium, where fewer…

Building Prosperity and Health: How Kamito Modern Market Sets a New Standard for Community Development in Rarieda

The successful launch of Kamito Modern Market in Asembo, Rarieda constituency, marks a pivotal achievement in holistic community development under the exemplary leadership of Dr. Ombaka. More than just a…

Did Nyanza’s Top Brass Snub Kindiki’s Siaya Fundraiser? Oburu’s Surprise Event Stirs Political Waters in Raila’s Backyard

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki on Monday spent the better part of the day in Siaya County, leading a high-profile resource mobilization drive for Boda Boda SACCOs — a major…

Governor Orengo, Kindiki, Farouk and Oburu Raise Millions for Siaya Bodaboda Sacco

Governor James Orengo’s foresight and visionary leadership once again took center stage as Siaya County hosted a high-powered delegation of national leaders for a transformative Boda Boda Sacco Empowerment Fundraiser…

Destined for Great Things: Is Scholastica Masidis Madowo the New Face of Siaya Leadership?

The question of who will shape Siaya’s political future may have found its first major clue—not in a rally or a party meeting—but in a WhatsApp group. After two days…

HAPPENING NOW: Governor Orengo Secures Historic Return-to-Work Deal, Restores Healthcare Services Across Siaya

After two weeks of disrupted healthcare services, Siaya County has finally turned a new page — thanks to the decisive leadership and firm commitment of Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo.…

Alego-Usonga MP Atandi Rolls Out Ambitious Secondary School Feeding Program

Alego-Usonga Member of Parliament Samuel Onunga Atandi has unveiled a comprehensive school feeding support program targeting all 47 day secondary schools in his constituency — a bold initiative aimed at…

Just In: Siaya Moves to Resolve Health Crisis as Agunda Ochanda Leads Committee on Workers’ Redress

The County Government of Siaya has signaled renewed commitment to resolving the health sector stalemate that has paralyzed services in public hospitals for weeks, as CEC for Governance, ICT and…

Is Austine Makamu wa Makamu, Siaya’s Dancing Comedian, Being Groomed for Political Office?

Politics, they say, is a game of optics, illusions, and perceptions — a theatre where character, charisma, and controversy blend to create power. In Siaya County, this script seems to…

Orengo, Nurses Form Joint Committee to Resolve Siaya Health Sector Impasse

The County Government of Siaya, under the leadership of Governor James Orengo, has taken bold steps to end the ongoing health sector stalemate that has crippled operations in public hospitals…

Inside Orengo’s Late-Night Meeting with Health Union Officials: A Deep Dive into the Efforts to Unlock Siaya’s Health Crisis

When the lights at the Siaya County Headquarters burned unusually late on Friday night, it was not bureaucracy keeping the engines running — it was a county in crisis. Governor…

1 Dead in Komenya Rabar Drunk-Driving Crash

A night of revelry turned tragic in Komenya Rabar, Alego Sub-County, Siaya, after a grisly road accident claimed one life and left another man injured. According to eyewitness accounts, a…

Vincent Junior “JaSkuma”: A True Champion for Widows and the Best Choice for Ugenya Parliamentary Seat

Vincent Junior, affectionately known as JaSkuma, is rapidly emerging as a beacon of transformative leadership in Ugenya Ward. His recent groundbreaking initiative of issuing certificates to all widow groups in…

Siaya: County Secretary Ogutu Moves Decisively Following Violence on Striking Nurses, Calls for Transparency, Accountability and Renewed Dialogue

The County Government of Siaya has taken a bold and transparent stance following the unfortunate incident of violence involving striking nurses at its headquarters on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. In…

Orengo Allays Fears of Health Workers, Promises Salaries on Time, and Focuses on SITICO 2025

Siaya Governor James Orengo is mounting an ambitious balancing act: calming fears among restless health workers over delayed pay while simultaneously steering Siaya County into the spotlight of national and…

Orengo Moves to Calm 382 Alleged Siaya Health Sector “Ghost Workers”

Governor James Orengo on Monday sought to cool tempers after the irregularly employed and dismissed 382 health workers marched to the County Headquarters. While addressing the group—many of whom have…

Siaya Climate Advocates Push Governance Reforms as County Executive Opens Doors

Siaya, Kenya — A new chapter in Siaya County’s climate governance agenda may be unfolding after a high-powered delegation of the Acacia Community Development Group, representing the Siaya County Climate…

Betika-Powered BingwaFest Crowns New Nyanza Champions

Siaya, September 29, 2025 — The Nyanza leg of the BingwaFest, powered by Betika, came to a thrilling close at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium, Siaya, yesterday with TBM Health…

Millions Galore as Orengo Awards Winners in the Betika, Bingwafest 2025 Nyanza Fiesta

Governor pledges continued partnership as Siaya cements place as regional sports hub Siaya County erupted into a carnival of colour, sound and spectacle today as Governor James Orengo presided over…

Building More Than a Church: Faith, Leadership, and Community Empowerment in Sinaga Village

The Harambee at Sinaga Nomiya Church in Sinaga Village, Marenyo Sub-location, East Gem Ward, exemplifies the powerful synergy of faith, leadership, and community unity driving genuine transformation. The sermon from…

Siaya on a PR Blitz — Orengo Dons Betika Regalia as TBN, Kiyanja Clash

Siaya County is on a well-deserved publicity roll. On Sunday, the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium turned into a carnival of sport and color as Governor James Orengo, clad head-to-toe in…

Orengo Flags-off Action-Packed Finale at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in KES 1M Soccer Bonanza

Siaya roared to life today as the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium hosted a double treat of sport, community, and raw passion in the much-anticipated Bingwafest grand finale. Governor James Orengo…

Camera-shy Colonel Owuor Hands Karapul Villa New Lifeline Ahead of Season Kick-Off

Karapul Villa Football Club, the only side from Siaya County competing in the FKF Division Two League, has been handed a fresh lifeline ahead of the 2025/2026 season after Air…

All Roads Lead to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium as Bingwafest Winner set to pocket KES 1M in Cash

Siaya, Kenya — All roads lead to the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium today as the county hosts the grand final of BingwaFest, where the winning football team will pocket KES…

Siaya Kicks Off a Sports Revolution: Orengo, Betika, and Bingwa Fest Team Up to Nurture Champions

Siaya Town, September 26, 2025 – The game has changed in Siaya! Governor James Orengo’s administration has partnered with Betika na Community and Bingwa Fest in a high-energy drive to…

Siaya Sets Bold Path to Raise KSh 3.1 Billion as Residents Shape 2025 Finance Bill

The Nayalore administration has taken a decisive step in strengthening Siaya County’s economic backbone through a comprehensive three-day public participation exercise on the Draft Finance Bill 2025. The bill, if…

Siaya: Residents Pose Hard Queries During Public Participation on 2025 Finance Bill

The Siaya County Government has found itself on the receiving end of probing questions and strong objections from residents as it seeks to pass the Draft Finance Bill 2025, an…

Fresh Details Emerge as Police Close in on Ugandan Suspect in Ugenya Murder

Fresh details have emerged in the brutal killing of a woman in Kangonya sub-location, Ugenya, Siaya County, where police are now closing in on the prime suspect believed to have…

Siaya to Mark World Tourism Week with Cultural Festival in Bondo

Siaya County will this year join the rest of the world in celebrating World Tourism Week by hosting a week-long cultural and investment festival in Bondo Sub-County. The event, which…

Siaya-born Lillian Odira Breaks 43-year-old Record to Win 800m Gold in Tokyo World Championship

On the final night of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, history was rewritten in under two minutes. Lillian Odira, a little-known athlete from Siaya with roots in Migori, stormed…