When Dr. Christine Oduor Ombaka first walked into Parliament in 2013 as Siaya’s inaugural Woman Representative, many expected her to be just another voice in the political chorus. Twelve years…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set out fresh, detailed guidelines for candidates eyeing the upcoming by-elections, with strict timelines for nomination and campaign activities. According to a…
The transformative power of electricity in rural communities cannot be overstated. In Siaya County, this truth is coming alive as the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) drives last…
This September sees the debut of a brand-new CNN series, Seasons, delving into the shifting trends that are shaping global culture across fashion, travel, food, technology, design and art. Focusing…
A quiet mid-morning raid in Kitale has unearthed a grim picture of Kenya’s growing urban insecurity. Police swooped on suspected gang hideouts across Umoja, Kisumu Ndogo, Tuwani, Bondeni, and Mitume…
President William Ruto has announced that the government will cover the Social Health Insurance (SHA) contributions for 1.5 million Kenyans who cannot afford the payments. The move, revealed on Tuesday,…
Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua has firmly dismissed claims that she is softening her stance on President William Ruto, insisting she remains committed to the united opposition’s mission of removing him…
The Environment and Land Court has issued a warrant of arrest against Habanos Lounge director, Maurice Asira, after finding him in contempt of court for flouting noise pollution orders. Delivering…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has invited qualified advocates to apply for the prestigious rank of Senior Counsel, with the application window now open until October 3, 2025. In…
Kisumu City Manager Abala M. Wanga’s warm welcome of Tanzanian Bongo Flava superstar Aslay and his team is more than a simple cultural exchange—it is a vibrant testimony to Kisumu’s…
The County Government of Siaya has moved to tighten staff medical cover, assuring employees of smooth and uninterrupted access to healthcare services. At a consultative meeting with insurance broker Jonsele…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has formally set the stage for the Kenya Inter-Counties Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) Games 2025, following the first preparatory meeting held this week in Siaya.…
The political storm surrounding Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appears to have calmed—at least for now—after President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga stepped in to quell growing tensions over…
Former Bungoma governor Wycliffe Wangamati spent Monday night behind bars after surrendering himself to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Nairobi over a KSh70 million embezzlement case. The ex-governor…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has opened a sweeping probe into alleged healthcare fraud after receiving 1,188 incriminating case files from the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Kenya…
Bomet Governor Hillary Kipng’eno Barchok has been arrested by detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) right outside Integrity Centre in Nairobi where he had spent hours being interrogated.…
The future of Africa’s urban landscape lies at the crossroads of innovation, strategic partnerships, and inclusive planning. This truth was underscored at the recent consultative meeting held by the Planning…
Businessman Martine Otieno Juma—popularly known as Mijesh—joined family, friends, and leaders in Gem Sirembe on Saturday to bid farewell to his father-in-law, the late Eng. Godfrey Muga. The funeral ceremony…
A quiet but significant shift is unfolding in Kenya’s urban centres. Once defined by in-person errands and brick-and-mortar retail, city life is being reshaped by a growing dependence on delivery…
The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed that arrangements are underway to repatriate the body of a Kenyan police officer killed in a tragic road accident in Haiti on Sunday,…
When Professor George Nthengi Kinuthia Saitoti — mathematician, reformist, statesman, and Kenya’s longest-serving Vice President — perished in a mysterious helicopter crash on June 10, 2012, the country mourned a…
The government has imposed a seven-day dusk-to-dawn curfew in Tipis and Mwisho wa Lami areas of Mau Narok, Nakuru County, following renewed ethnic clashes that left one person dead and…
A Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) officer died and eight others sustained injuries in a road accident in Haiti on Sunday evening, August 31. According to MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka,…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is staring at the most serious political crisis of his career as pressure mounts from the County Assembly, where 70 out of 123 MCAs have already…
President William Ruto on Sunday made a high-profile visit to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi’s home in Sidindi, Siaya County, where he was warmly received by the CS, his family,…
Kenya Power has announced that parts of five counties, including Nyeri, will experience planned power interruptions on Monday, September 1, to facilitate routine maintenance. In a statement issued on Sunday,…
Nairobi, Kenya — Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has cast doubt on the sustainability of Kenya’s free primary and secondary education policy, warning that the programme is underfunded and risks…
Susan Okwirry is not just another name on the ballot. She is a movement—a force of resilient leadership poised to spark a renaissance for women in Siaya County. In a…