SIAYA TODAY

Siaya County is facing a full-blown public service crisis after Kenya Power rejected a proposed debt settlement plan, prolonging a blackout that has now paralyzed hospitals, crippled water supply, and…

Electricity has been restored to Siaya County government offices and critical water infrastructure after a tense standoff between the county administration and Kenya Power over a Sh32 million unpaid bill,…

A high-profile fundraising event in Siaya County on Saturday took an unexpected political turn, exposing deepening divisions within Luo Nyanza’s leadership and raising fresh questions about the region’s political direction.…

Six protesters who went missing during the June 25 anniversary demonstrations in Nairobi have been found alive in different parts of the city, with civil rights organisations alleging they were…

NAIROBI, June 26, 2026 — Kenya’s political elite is in a familiar frenzy—rallies convened, statements issued, alliances whispered. But as seasoned politicians jostle for visibility, a deeper reality is taking…

The second anniversary of Kenya’s most defining youth uprising should have been a day of solemn reflection. Instead, Nairobi witnessed a hollow commemoration — one overshadowed by political opportunism, heavy…

Water supply to over 400,000 residents, hospitals, schools, and government offices across Siaya County has been severely disrupted after Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) on Thursday disconnected electricity to…

By Editorial Desk As Kenya marks the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests, a solemn national moment risks sliding into a familiar trap—political appropriation. What should…

A simmering feud between State House and the media burst into the open on Wednesday after President William Ruto launched a scathing attack on Gideon Moi, accusing him of orchestrating…

Tension is mounting ahead of the highly anticipated June 25 demonstrations after activist Bob Njagi was arrested in Kitengela over allegations of incitement. Police in Kajiado County confirmed the arrest…

Siaya County has officially joined a powerful global movement following the successful launch of the Soroptimist International Club of Siaya in a landmark event held at Distinction Gardens. The elegant…

By Sharon Onyango Siaya County has intensified its fight against HIV, gender-based violence (GBV), and teenage pregnancy, rolling out a bold youth-centered health campaign aimed at reversing alarming infection rates…

In the unfolding contest for Siaya’s 2027 gubernatorial seat, Engineer Nicholas Odero Gumbo—widely known as Wajonya—is not just another contender. He is steadily emerging as a political force whose influence,…

Engineer Nicolas Odero Gumbo has ramped up his grassroots engagement drive, convening a high-level consultative forum with Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and Village Elders from across Rarieda Division in a decisive…

The ambitious transformation of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium is firmly on track, with Phase II of the upgrade now 70% complete, signaling a major leap forward in Siaya County’s quest…

Kenya’s education landscape is being reshaped in real time, with a historic surge in technical training redefining the path to opportunity. Fresh data shows the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)…

A routine morning of peaceful door-to-door evangelism by Jehovah’s Witnesses in Mtopanga, Nyali, descended into chaos on Friday after a bizarre and now-discredited claim triggered mob violence—laying bare the deadly…

A shocking attack on Chemelil Sugar Academy has ignited a political and economic storm, with Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga now linking the violence to deep-rooted commercial battles over control…

By Brenda Holo The County Government of Siaya has intensified its climate action agenda, unveiling a robust multi-stakeholder strategy aimed at strengthening climate governance, boosting public participation, and building resilient…

A devastating fire ripped through Mlango Kubwa in Mathare, Nairobi, destroying homes and small businesses and forcing panicked residents to flee as emergency teams battled to contain the fast-spreading inferno.…

Siaya Governor James Orengo has thrown his weight behind former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo’s anticipated bid for Nairobi Woman Representative, in a calculated political move that…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has drawn a hard line ahead of Thursday’s planned demonstrations, warning that the State will decisively crush any attempts to descend into looting, violence, or destruction…

A constitutional storm is gathering in Siaya County after civil society organisations lodged a formal petition warning that the 2026/2027 budget process risks degenerating into what they describe as an…

In Siaya’s shifting political theatre, power is no longer announced—it is signalled. And increasingly, those signals point to one man: Energy Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi. …CONTINUE READING

The latest sector statistics from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for the Third Quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year (January–March 2026) show significant growth in active mobile subscriptions, which…

A dramatic police manhunt is underway for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after a political rally spiralled into chaos, leaving three people with gunshot wounds and exposing deepening fault lines…

What began as the most serious attempt yet to unseat Siaya Governor James Orengo has unraveled into a revealing case study of power, rivalry, and backroom negotiation—exposing how elite interests…

A sweeping enforcement operation has been launched across Siaya County after authorities uncovered a massive water theft network draining KES 280,000 daily from the public system. The Siaya-Bondo Water and…

By Austine Ogollah The controversial Finance Bill 2026 vote has ignited a fierce national debate over the size, cost, and efficiency of Kenya’s political leadership, raising a critical question: Does…

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been kicked out of the influential Senate Energy Committee in a sweeping reconstitution of House committees, signaling shifting political tides within Parliament. The changes, announced…