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From COVID-19 Hunger Relief to First-Class Flights: Inside the $48 Million Feeding Programme Fraud That Spanned Kenya, China and the Maldives

A U.S. federal courtroom in Minnesota has exposed one of the most audacious corruption scandals linked to the COVID-19 pandemic—an elaborate scheme that siphoned millions of dollars from a U.S.-led…

Heavens Open Over Nairobi as Kenya Met Flags Seven More Regions for Weekend Deluge

Nairobi residents were on Saturday night treated to pounding downpours as dark clouds gathered over the capital, with the Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) now warning that the rain is…

TWO OWN-GOAL MIRACLE! Arsenal Escape Wolves Trap With Last-Gasp 2-1 Smash-and-Grab at the Emirates

Arsenal survived one of their ugliest nights of the season to snatch a dramatic 2-1 Premier League victory over basement side Wolves, rescued by a bizarre double act of own…

Babu Owino Breaks Silence on Health Scare: “I Am Recovering Well,” MP Assures Kenyans

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has moved to calm growing public anxiety over his health, assuring Kenyans that he is on the path to recovery after days of…

Green Card Trap? Married to a U.S. Citizen, Detained by ICE at Interview as Trump Policy Sparks Panic

Green card interviews — once considered a routine final step for spouses of U.S. citizens — are rapidly turning into flashpoints of fear and detention, as the Trump administration intensifies…

Shock on the Highway: YK92 Powerbroker Cyrus Jirongo Killed in Dawn Crash, Leaving Behind a Controversial Billionaire Legacy

Kenya has woken up to devastating news following the sudden death of former Cabinet Minister and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, the flamboyant political fixer who once held immense sway in…

Building Siaya from the Ground Up: How Engineer Nicolas Gumbo Is Investing in Youth, Sport, and Hope

The dust had barely settled at Nyilima Grounds in East Asembo Ward, Rarieda Constituency, when the roar of the crowd announced the triumphant close of the 2025 Wajonya Annual Sporting…

“Stop the Political Tantrums!” Siaya DG Oduol Slams Divisive Nyanza Leaders, Praises Ruto’s Development Push in Fiery Jamhuri Day Message

Siaya Deputy Governor Dr. William Oduol has issued a hard-hitting Jamhuri Day message calling out what he termed as “divisive grandstanding” by unnamed Nyanza leaders, urging them to embrace collaboration…

Don’t Burn Bridges With County Administration: Climate Change Expert Maurice Abiero Awuora Warns Civic Groups Against Turning Into Political Attack Dogs

A respected climate change expert, Rev. Dr. Maurice Abiero Awuora, has issued a sober but urgent appeal to environmental advocates and civic actors in Siaya County: tone down the hostility,…

Ruto Renames Talanta Stadium After Raila Odinga — ODM Hails “Historic Gesture of Unity”

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has lauded President William Samoei Ruto’s bold decision to rename Talanta Stadium in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, calling it…

Orengo, Wanga, Ochilo Snub State House Invite as President Confers 881 Jamhuri Day Honours

In a high-profile day of state pomp and political friction, President William Samoei Ruto presided over Jamhuri Day ceremonies and later hosted the 12th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit…

President William Ruto’s Full Speech During 62nd Jamhuri Day Celebrations

President William Ruto on Friday, December 12, led Kenyans for the 62nd Jamhuri Day Celebrations at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. Here is the full speech; I have always observed this…

Empowering Communities: Wandayi’s Bus Handover Honors Raila Odinga’s Legacy

James Wandayi, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, marked a significant moment by handing over a 33-seater Isuzu NQR welfare bus to Bunge la Wananchi – Kisumu Chapter, under the…

PHOTOS: Orengo Condoles with Family of Late Iconic Luo Broadcaster Festus Amimo

Siaya Governor James Orengo on Thursday joined a growing chorus of leaders paying tribute to veteran radio broadcaster Festus Amimo, offering heartfelt condolences to his grieving family following the sudden…

BREAKING: KJSEA RESULTS 2025 OUT — HERE’S HOW 1.1M GRADE 9 LEARNERS CAN CHECK THEIR CBC SCORES INSTANTLY

Kenya has today crossed a historic threshold in its education reforms with the long-awaited release of the first-ever Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, ushering in a new era…

From Nyalenda to the National Stage?—Dorothy Oinga’s Audacious Leap Toward the 2027 Siaya Women Rep Seat

Dorothy Awino Oinga is no longer the quiet, book-smart human resource practitioner who slipped into the Siaya County Assembly through a nomination slot. Today, her name sits at the center…

Recalibrating Energy Diplomacy: How Kenya–Iran Cooperation Signals a New Era of Strategic Partnerships

In a world where energy remains the backbone of sustainable development and economic growth, the imperative for nations to foster strategic partnerships in this sector cannot be overstated. Today, at…

Cornel Rasanga Amoth: Why Siaya’s Former Governor Is Now the Most Formidable Candidate for Senate

Siaya’s 2027 Senate race has officially awakened—and one name electrifying political chatter across the county is that of Cornel Rasanga Amoth, the pioneer governor whose reformist legacy continues to shape…

Stanbic Seals USD 138 Million Deal With Safaricom to Supercharge Ethiopia’s Digital Future

In a bold move set to turbocharge East Africa’s fast-rising digital economy, Standard Bank—trading as Stanbic in Kenya—has inked a USD 138 million (KES 17.94 billion) financing deal with Safaricom…

Hits and Misses of Orengo 2025 State of County Address

When James Orengo delivered his 2025 State of the County Address for Siaya County on December 9, many residents and observers expected a candid accounting of past failures alongside celebrated…

Jeff Koinange Rises From the Rumour Ashes: Kenya’s Most Iconic TV Host Storms Back on Air After Six-Month Silence

Kenya woke up buzzing on Thursday after Jeff Koinange, arguably the country’s most celebrated TV personality, made a dramatic comeback to Citizen TV’s prime-time bench on JKLive—ending months of wild…

Full List Out! Inside the 104 Senior Schools Cleared to Teach Core Mathematics, General Science & Home Science Under Kenya’s New CBE Framework

Kenya’s transition into a modern, skills-driven education era has taken a major leap forward — and the Ministry of Education has now unveiled the complete list of 104 Senior Schools…

Kenya Wakes Up to a New Hero: Truphena Muthoni Smashes Guinness World Record After 72 Hours of Tree Hugging

Kenya awoke this Thursday to a brand-new national hero — 22-year-old environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, who has officially completed her astonishing 72-hour tree-hugging marathon, shattering the previous Guinness World Record…

Sildenafil Shock: Why the Blue Pill Rules Kenyan Bedrooms — but Spells Disaster for the Unprepared

The little blue pill has become the not-so-silent guest in countless Kenyan bedrooms — but new findings reveal a growing trend that health experts warn could be spiralling into a…

Siaya’s Vision Revolution: Hundreds Regain Sight as County Rolls Out Major Free Eye Camps — Next Stop, Siaya Referral!

The County Government of Siaya has completed yet another milestone in its aggressive healthcare outreach after wrapping up a highly successful three-day free eye camp at Yala Sub-County Hospital, restoring…

Failed the August Nursing Exam? NCK Gives One Last Chance — February 2026 Re-Sit Dates Announced!

The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) has handed a lifeline to thousands of nursing students who did not pass the August 2025 licensure examination, announcing fresh re-sit dates and strict…

Shock List Drops: 15 Kenyans Flagged in Trump’s “Worst of the Worst Criminal Aliens” Crackdown — DHS Launches Aggressive Nationwide Sweep

The Trump administration has escalated its sweeping immigration crackdown after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a fresh roster of what it labels the “worst of the worst…

Inferno in Mathare: Suspected Gas Blast Sparks Massive Morning Blaze — Dozens Left Homeless

A huge fire ripped through the crowded Mlango Kubwa area of Mathare on Wednesday morning, December 10, sending hundreds of residents fleeing as flames consumed rows of makeshift homes within…