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Inside Siaya Demos That Never Took Place: How Raila Stopped a Plot to Embarrass Orengo

On the morning of September 11, 2025, Siaya town was braced for what had been billed as one of the most disruptive demonstrations in recent memory. The target: Governor James…

JaSkuma’s Vision for Ugenya: A Detailed Roadmap to Inclusive Growth and Lasting Transformation

Vincent Oyugi, affectionately known as JaSkuma, is the embodiment of dynamic, accountable, and community-focused leadership that Ugenya Constituency urgently needs as it heads into the 2027 parliamentary elections. His journey…

Bungoma 2027: Zachariah Barasa’s Entry Upsets the Arithmetic in High-Stakes Governor’s Race

When city auctioneer and political firebrand Zachariah Barasa declared his comeback in Kanduyi last week, Bungoma’s 2027 gubernatorial race was instantly thrown wide open. Until then, the contest was shaping…

Is Kenneth Makelo Lusaka the Next Luhya Kingpin?

When the question of who should carry the Luhya mantle in Kenya’s shifting political landscape arises, one name has quietly but steadily risen above the usual suspects: Bungoma Governor Kenneth…

Jepchirchir’s Late Kick Delivers Golden Marathon Moment in Tokyo

Tokyo, September 14, 2025 — Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir produced a trademark late surge to win the women’s marathon at the World Championships in Tokyo, snatching gold from Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa…

Sweeter Horizons: Unleashing Kenya’s Sugar Industry Innovation and Growth in 2025

Kenya’s sugar industry is proudly advancing toward a robust and sustainable future, driven by a wave of innovation, empowerment, and strategic collaboration. The upcoming 4th Sugar Industry Innovation Symposium &…

Siaya County Ghost Jobs Saga: How 382 ‘Employees’ Were Duped into Chasing Illusions of Work

When the Siaya County Public Service Board (CPSB) called for a headcount and staff audit in March, it was meant to be routine — a simple exercise to reconcile payroll…

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25: Omanyala Storms Into 100m Semis

Tokyo, Sept 13 — Live from the Japan National Stadium Kenya’s sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala kept his medal dream alive tonight, storming into the men’s 100m semi-finals at the 2025…

KCB Hosts MSME and Green Climate Fund Dinner in Bondo, Eyes Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Growth

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) on Friday evening hosted an inspiring Corporate MSME Dinner in Bondo, drawing local business leaders, development stakeholders, and entrepreneurs for candid conversations on enterprise growth, resilience,…

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori Heckled in Front of Ruto as Rift in Teacher Unions Plays Out

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori was on Saturday, September 13, forced to cut short his speech after being heckled in front of President William Ruto during a gathering of more…

Lydia Mathia: Redeveloping Nairobi’s Estates Is a Moral Obligation, Defends Sakaja’s Urban Renewal Vision

Nairobi’s housing crisis has reached breaking point, and Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration is pushing ahead with a controversial yet ambitious urban renewal programme. At the heart of the plan is…

SHA Announces Senior Management Changes

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the appointment of four new directors following a competitive recruitment process. In a statement on Friday, September 12, SHA Chairperson Abdi Mohamed said…

Kenya Sends Fresh Troops to DRC as KDF Expands Global Peacekeeping Footprint

Nanyuki, Kenya — A fresh battalion of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops is set for deployment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this October under the United Nations Stabilisation…

Lessons from the Kibagendi–Nyakundi Fight and the Ruto-Raila Influence on Regional Politics

The funeral of Salome Ongwae in Sensi Ward, Kisii County, was meant to be a solemn affair. Instead, it became a theatre of political chaos when Kitutu Chache South MP…

Shocking Details Emerge on What Could Have Led to Death of Michael Mbobu

In a stunning twist to one of the most shocking assassinations in Nairobi’s legal circles, fresh revelations show that slain lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu was deeply entangled in crippling debt,…

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…

ODM Party Announces Dates for Primaries, Issues Direct Tickets to Some Aspirants

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has stirred the political waters ahead of looming by-elections after confirming that several aspirants have been handed direct tickets while setting the stage for bruising…

4 Arrested as Police Pounce on Lorry full of Kenya Power Cables

When police officers flagged down a Mitsubishi Canter along the dusty Kamutei–Ndithini–Munguni Road in Ikutha, Kitui County, they thought it was a routine patrol stop. What they found instead was…

Lusaka Warns Leaders Against Playing Politics with Level 6 Project

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has fired a warning shot at political leaders plotting to drag the newly approved Level 6 Hospital project into partisan wars, cautioning that reckless politicking could…

COUNTDOWN TO SITICO: Orengo Rallies Investors as Ruto and Raila Set to Grace Siaya International Investment Conference

Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo is leaving nothing to chance as the county gears up for the Siaya International Investment Conference (SITICO), set for October 14–17, 2025. Orengo on…

KANU Secretary General George Wainaina among 6 Suspects Arrested over Lawyer Mathew Mbobu Assassination

On the evening of September 9, 2025, the quiet stretch of Magadi Road in Nairobi was shattered by the staccato sounds of gunfire. A seasoned lawyer, Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, was…

Scholastica Masidis Madowo: Championing the Rights and Dignity of Widows in Siaya County

In the heart of Siaya County, a beacon of hope and transformative leadership shines brightly in the figure of Hon. Scholastica Masidis Madowo, the Member of County Assembly for South…

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…

Echoes of Evidence: SFA Foundation Podcast for Science Literacy and Policy Influence

The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) and SemaBox Africa have partnered to launch Echoes of Evidence, a new podcast bringing evidence-based science knowledge into everyday public spaces. Our vision…

Countdown Ugunja 2025: Nine Aspirants, One Seat, A Constituency on Edge

The Ugunja Constituency by-election set for November 27, 2025, is fast shaping into one of the most unpredictable political showdowns in Siaya County. With nine aspirants cleared or eyeing the…

No Demonstrations in Siaya Today as Leaders Opt for Dialogue

Siaya town will remain calm today after a much-publicized protest over the relocation of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) Siaya branch failed to materialize. Siaya…

County Staff Arrested in Forgery Scandal to Secure Public Job

The war on employment fraud in Kenya’s public institutions has claimed another scalp. A Kisii County Assembly official, David Geoffrey Ombiro, is at the center of a criminal investigation after…

ODM at 20: Party of Hope or a Movement in Decline?

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is turning 20, and the party plans to mark the milestone with three days of pomp and festivity in Mombasa from October 10th to 12th.…