SIAYA TODAY

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…

The TUTAM Movement’s dynamic mobilization in Central Sakwa Ward, Bondo Constituency, Siaya County, represents more than a political event—it signals the birth of a transformative grassroots revolution. Led by Hon.…

This week, whispers have rippled across social media platforms, growing into a storm of speculation: Is Raila Odinga unwell? From X (formerly Twitter) threads to WhatsApp forwards, the claims took…

President William Ruto has announced the waiver of national identification card replacement fees in a bold move aimed at ensuring that every eligible Kenyan has the opportunity to register as…

The government has sustained enhancements on the Social Health Authority (SHA) as part of its ongoing reforms to optimise healthcare delivery and strengthen access to essential services across the country.…

A social media post by digital strategist Philip Etale has stirred heated debate across East Africa after claiming that Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Pindi Chana, announced…

Siaya-born track star Lillian Odira has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) following her record-shattering performance at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in…

When President William Ruto rose to speak before thousands of faithful gathered for the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) centenary celebrations in Nyang’ori, Vihiga County, on Saturday, October 4, his…

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…

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…

The race for the Ugunja Parliamentary seat, slated for November 27, 2025, has taken a contentious twist after aspirant MJ Okumu raised alarm over what he terms as “blatant misuse…

Behind the Headlines of Speculation and Strategy Around Kenya’s Opposition Icon When the Star ePaper hit the streets on Friday, October 3rd, its bold black banner screamed a question that…

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, 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…

Industry leaders gather to discuss strengthening enterprise resilience through Safaricom’s Managed Security Operations Centre (MSOC) Nairobi, October 2, 2025…. Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) Enterprise arm, Safaricom Business today hosted an exclusive…

The County Government of Siaya has moved swiftly to protect the dignity and safety of its workforce, sending home senior enforcement officers implicated in the regrettable incident where striking nurses…

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…

Governor Johnson Sakaja, popularly referred to by his supporters as “Mbekse wa Nairobi”, is steadily consolidating his grip on Nairobi’s political landscape, with analysts suggesting that he could sail smoothly…

When the government announced that it would directly pay influencers and content creators to push its programs, the news ignited equal parts excitement, skepticism, and unease across Kenya’s fast-growing digital…

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…

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Tension gripped regional activist circles on Wednesday, October 1, after two prominent Kenyan human rights defenders, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were allegedly abducted in Kampala by…

Kenya may soon tighten the use of academic titles if calls by President William Ruto’s senior advisor, Prof. Makau Mutua, are heeded. Mutua has urged Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba…

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko, once branded flamboyant, philanthropic, and controversial in equal measure, scored a major victory today after the High Court lifted restrictions on more than Sh550…

The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has once again demonstrated exemplary leadership and innovation in the agricultural sector by clinching the prestigious trophy for the Best Agricultural-Based Statutory Board Stand at…

Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced the selection of 10 startups as finalists for the second cohort of the Spark Accelerator Program, chosen from a competitive pool of more than 200…

His Excellency President William Ruto, PhD., C.G.H., accompanied by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MOALD), Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, made a commanding visit to the…

The opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offer African teachers and students are immense; the AI education market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to hit $1.7 billion by…

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka yesterday handed over promotion letters to 305 healthcare workers in a ceremony that was as much about governance as it was about politics — underscoring his…