“We’ll Keep Baba’s Torch Burning” — Governor Orengo Vows to Uphold Raila Odinga’s Democratic Ideals
Siaya Governor James Orengo on Sunday delivered a powerful and emotional tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, vowing to carry forward his unwavering fight for democracy,…
Raila’s Billions Nobody Wants to Talk About
Raila Amollo Odinga: more than Kenya’s consummate politician. Behind the public rallies, negotiations, and presidential bids, there existed a quietly humming empire—built not by accident, but by vision, discipline and…
END OF AN ERA: Raila Amollo Odinga — Man, Myth, Legend
Prologue Kenya woke today to a truth many had avoided: the man known affectionately as Baba, Raila Amollo Odinga, is no longer. At 80 years old, he died in Kochi,…
LIVE: SITICO 2025 — Game-Changer Uploading, or Just Another County Showcase?
With only hours remaining before the curtains rise on the Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025), anticipation is palpable across Siaya County and the greater Nyanza region. The…
World Sight Day: Siaya Marks Event with Free Eye Check-Ups, NGOs Petition for Better Eye Care Funding
Siaya, Kenya – October 9, 2025 Residents of Siaya County flocked to the County Executive Headquarters and County Assembly on Thursday for free eye check-ups as part of activities marking…
65,540 Teen Pregnancies in Busia Spur KEWOSA Crackdown on Rising HIV, GBV Cases
A grim surge in teenage pregnancies, HIV infections, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) has jolted Busia County into the national spotlight, prompting an urgent intervention by the Kenya Women…
Engineer Nicholas Odero Gumbo: Championing a Resilient and Thriving Sugar Sector
Engineer Nicholas Odero Gumbo Wajonya stands as a transformative leader in Kenya’s sugar industry, driving reforms that have revolutionized a sector critical to the livelihoods of millions and the national…
6 Months of Agony: Missing Kenyan Police Officer in Haiti Confirmed Dead
The curtain has finally fallen on a six-month mystery that gripped the country. The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed that a Kenyan police officer who went missing while serving…
Managing Musk: How to Solve a Problem Like Elon Musk
How do you solve a problem like Elon Musk? He is at once the most valuable asset in corporate America and its greatest liability. A man with an almost supernatural…
Zambian Court Jails Two Men for Trying to Kill President Hichilema with Witchcraft — and a Chameleon
In what may be Africa’s strangest assassination attempt since someone threw a shoe at a president, a Zambian court has sentenced two men to two years in prison for attempting…
Samsung and Loop Partner to Make Device Security and Management Affordable for Kenyan Businesses
NAIROBI, KENYA – September 12, 2025 – Kenyan businesses can now access Samsung’s Knox platform, a unified system for endpoint device security and management, essentially providing a single dashboard to…
Three Years On: Celebrating Impact of the Affordable Housing Programme(AHP)
As the Kenya Kwanza Government marks its 3rd anniversary since taking over the leadership mantle, the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) remains one of the key achievements realised under the Bottom-Up…
Blood Moon Lights Up Kenya, But September 21 Eclipse Will Miss the Nation
Kenyans were treated to a breathtaking celestial show on Sunday night, September 7, as a rare blood moon coincided with Saturn’s alignment, painting the skies in shades of red from…
Khalwale Accuses CS Oparanya of Affair With Kakamega Woman Rep
KAKAMEGA, Sept 8 — Senator Boni Khalwale has sensationally accused Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya of allegedly engaging in an affair with Kakamega Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda, igniting a political…
Kenya’s Platform Economy and the Changing Nature of Urban Life
A quiet but significant shift is unfolding in Kenya’s urban centres. Once defined by in-person errands and brick-and-mortar retail, city life is being reshaped by a growing dependence on delivery…
Campaign Frenzy: Team Wandayi, Team Gumbo Woo Voters in Alego-Usonga
Siaya’s political temperature is already rising as rival camps launch early charm offensives in Alego-Usonga, the county’s most populous constituency, months ahead of the official 2027 campaign season. Governor James…
Orengo to Break Ground for Modern Ukwala Sub-County Hospital Annex
New wing to expand capacity, ease congestion, and upgrade specialized care Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo will on Friday, August 29, 2025, preside over the groundbreaking of a modern…
Kisumu Seals Talks With Chinese Firm for Multi-Billion Vaccine Factory
Kisumu has inched closer to securing a landmark investment in health security after City Manager Abala M. Wanga met with Chinese pharmaceutical giant AIM over plans to establish a state-of-the-art…
Stroke of Political Ingenuity: Chris Budo Joins KANU to Vie in Ugunja By-Election
UGUNJA, SIAYA COUNTY – In a bold and strategic political move, humanitarian development expert Comrade Chris Budo has officially announced his candidacy for the Ugunja Constituency by-election under the Kenya…
Makamu wa Makamu Turns Birthday Bash into Political Rally, Endorses ‘Project’ Candidate for Ugunja Seat
Asere Village, Ugenya – August 23, 2025 – What was billed as a birthday celebration for Siaya’s self-styled political comedian Makamu wa Makamu turned into a full-blown campaign stage on…
Why Graduate Teachers Have Been Barred from Junior School Jobs
Hundreds of primary school teachers seeking deployment to Junior School (JS) have been locked out following new rules announced by their employer. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has ruled out…
Energizing Kenya’s Future: The 2025 Mashujaa Day Energy Week and the Path to Sustainable National Progress
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum’s hosting of the 2025 Mashujaa Day Energy Week, scheduled from October 13th to 19th, marks a critical chapter in Kenya’s pursuit of a sustainable…
Susan Okwiry — Beacon of Hope as Siaya Moves to Replace Woman Rep in 2027
Susan Okwirry is emblematic of a new generation of county leaders—grounded in community realities, equipped with academic and professional expertise, and determined to drive meaningful change across all social strata.…
John Paul Owino: A Bold Champion for Kisumu Teachers’ Future
In the dynamic landscape of teacher representation, leadership that is genuine, experienced, and deeply rooted in the grassroots is a rare but invaluable commodity. John Paul Owino’s emergence as a…
“I Don’t Buy Fear” —Defiant Gachagua Hits Out at Murkomen Over Arrest Threat
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out swinging against what he describes as “intimidation tactics” from the government, brushing off warnings from Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen that he…
Orengo Warns Political Rivals: “I’m Back, Energised, and Still in Charge of Siaya”
West Asembo, Siaya County — Siaya Governor James Orengo has sent a stern message to politicians using political gimmicks and spreading rumours to unsettle county leadership, declaring that he remains…
Panic as Light Aircraft Crashes Near Mwihoko Secondary School in Kiambu County
A light aircraft crashed on Thursday morning, August 7, in the Mwihoko area of Githurai 45, Kiambu County, igniting a massive fire and triggering a major emergency response. Eyewitnesses described…
Step-by-step Guide on How to Own a Gun in Kenya
Whereas it is not illegal to own firearms in Kenya, the process and vetting requirements are so stringent and costly that it makes gun ownership a privilege afforded by only…