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Kidogo Early Years Celebrates 11 Years of Dignified Childcare

Kidogo Early Years, Kenya’s leading social enterprise in affordable early childhood care and education, hosted its 11th Annual Gala Celebration honouring women who are transforming the lives of children in…

Ruto’s State of the Nation Address: An Afternoon of Answers, Accountability — and Opportunity

As President William Ruto steps into Parliament this afternoon to deliver the State of the Nation Address, Kenyans across the country are poised for what could be one of the…

Siaya Finance Scandal Erupts: MCA Dorothy Oinga Pounces as Treasury Boss Ny’ngiro Faces Explosive Probe

Siaya County’s political and administrative establishment has been shaken to its core after West Asembo Ward MCA Dorothy Oinga—a fierce oversight champion and rising political force eyeing the Siaya Woman…

2 Police Officers Killed, 5 Injured in Deadly IED Blast Near Somalia Border

Two police officers have been killed and five others injured after their Border Patrol Unit vehicle was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along the volatile Liboi–Kulan road in…

Siaya’s Education Scene Heats Up: Marjorie Wendland High & The Leslie Academy Open 2026 Admissions

Siaya County is welcoming a fresh wave of educational opportunity as Marjorie Wendland High School and The Leslie Academy open admissions for the 2026 academic year — offering both day…

Siaya to Launch Walking Football as Kenya’s Answer to Japan-Style Mandatory Elderly Fitness — A Game-Changer for Healthy Ageing

Siaya County is preparing to roll out Walking Football, a fast-growing global wellness sport designed for senior citizens — marking a bold step toward structured, Japan-style mandatory exercise programs for…

Why Siaya Needs a Technocrat, Not a Politician: The Case for William Oduol in 2027

Siaya stands at a crossroads. The county that once symbolised hope, reform, and the promise of devolution has slowly drifted into a fog of bureaucratic lethargy, ballooning wage bills, and…

Angeline Oduor on the Spot: Is Siaya’s Sports Docket the Weakest Link in Orengo’s Administration?

Siaya County’s Sports, Culture and Arts CECM, Angeline Atieno Oduor, is increasingly drawing criticism from residents who accuse her of presiding over one of the least impactful departments in Governor…

James Orengo: The Last Adult in the Room as ODM Edges Toward Self-Inflicted Collapse

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)—once the heartbeat of Kenya’s reform politics—is flirting dangerously with internal implosion. As the post-Raila transition widens, the party has become a noisy arena where opportunists…

Siaya County Kicks Off Robust Performance Appraisal Drive to Boost Public Service Efficiency

The Siaya County Government has ramped up efforts to strengthen accountability and staff productivity through a comprehensive Performance Appraisal System (PAS) workshop held at the County offices. The session was…

MPs Expose Shocking Gaps in Treasury Oversight Over KSh10 Billion Kenya Airways Loan

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised the alarm over a controversial KSh10 billion unsecured loan disbursed to Kenya Airways (KQ), exposing glaring accountability gaps within the National Treasury. During…

ODM in Crisis: Life Members File Petition Demanding Oburu Odinga’s Resignation Over Alleged Constitutional Violations

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has been thrown into a new wave of turmoil after a faction of life members filed a hard-hitting petition demanding the immediate resignation of Siaya…

KDC Injects Ksh 500 Million into Githunguri Dairy Cooperative to Boost MSME Financing

Government, World Bank-backed SAFER Programme scales up support for small enterprises Kenya’s push to expand affordable credit for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) received a major lift on Tuesday…

WINNIE ODINGA AND THE ORANGE CALCULUS: INSIDE THE REAL STRUGGLE TO DEFINE RAILA’S SUCCESSION AND ODM’S FUTURE

I. THE LAST SCENE BEFORE THE VACUUM On October 15, 2025, Kenya awoke to news that marked the end of an era: the death of Raila Amollo Odinga, a man…

Tanzania Erupts as President Samia Appoints Daughter and Son-in-Law to Cabinet in Controversial Post-Election Shake-Up

Tanzania is witnessing a political firestorm after President Samia Suluhu Hassan appointed her daughter and son-in-law to powerful Cabinet positions—moves that critics say entrench a culture of nepotism at the…

Court Hands Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga Crucial Reprieve in EACC Summons Dispute

Kisumu City Manager Michael Abala Wanga on Monday scored a significant legal win after the Anti-Corruption Court in Milimani halted immediate action by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over…

IPOA Monitors Nationwide Police Recruitment to Ensure Transparency and Fairness

Oversight Authority Flags Early Wins and Gaps as Kenya’s Police Intake Kicks Off The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on Monday rolled out a countrywide monitoring operation as the national…

Sonko Erupts After Daughter’s Brutal Beating, Issues Warning to Son-in-law in viral video

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has spoken out with raw emotion and unmistakable outrage after his daughter allegedly suffered domestic violence at the hands of her husband — an…

How Siaya-born Kevin Osuri is Transforming Health Care in Homa Bay County

Dr. Kevin Osuri, currently serving as the Chief Officer for Medical Services in Homa Bay County, has demonstrated outstanding, transformative leadership that continues to redefine health service delivery in the…

Sylvestre K’Okoth: Architect of Agricultural Transformation in Siaya County

Hon. Sylvestre K’Okoth: Architect of Agricultural Transformation in Siaya County Hon. Sylvestre K’Okoth’s tenure as County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Food Security, Livestock, and Blue Economy in Siaya…

Kenya Government Websites Hacked: Presidency Portal Targeted in Major Cybersecurity Breach

Kenya faced a significant cybersecurity scare on Monday after several high-profile government websites — including president.go.ke, the official portal of the Presidency — were hacked and temporarily taken offline. The…

Rodi Kopany: Turning a Trading Hub into a Beacon of Hope and Renewal for Homa Bay’s Economy

The story of Rodi Kopany, nestled strategically along the vital Homa Bay–Rongo road in Homa Bay County, is a tale of resilience and untapped potential. For decades, this locality has…

The Imperative of Women’s Leadership in Siaya County’s 2027 Elections

The political landscape of Siaya County is at a crucial turning point as it prepares for the 2027 elections. Women’s leadership, historically underrepresented despite key milestones, is fast emerging as…

Public voting is LIVE for the BAKE Awards 2025

NAIROBI, KENYA – November 17, 2025 – The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) is absolutely thrilled to announce that public voting for the BAKE Awards 2025 is officially open. The…

Orengo’s Fiery Mombasa Speech Could Backfire Ahead of 2027: Is ODM Still a Powerhouse Without Raila?

Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo delivered a blistering speech at the ODM@20 Conference in Mombasa, but political analysts warn the address—though electrifying—may come back to haunt him as Kenya…

ODPP Approves Bribery Charges Against ACA Chair Josephat Kabeabea in Explosive KES 5 Million Corruption Scandal

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has officially sanctioned bribery charges against Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) Chairperson Josephat Kabeabea, marking one of the most significant corruption crackdowns of…

UGUNJA 2025 BY-ELECTION: ODM’s Moses Omondi Opens Wide Lead as Fund Mismanagement Allegations and CDF Tragedy Stir Public Outrage

Ugunja Constituency’s 2025 parliamentary by-election has entered a decisive phase marked by rising political momentum, widening poll gaps, and an unfolding scandal that has shaken residents to the core. Current…

ODM at 20: What to Expect as Kenya’s Largest Political Machine Enters a Post-Raila Power Storm

When the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party rolls out its 20th-anniversary celebrations in Mombasa this morning, it will not just be marking two decades of political activity—it will be staging…