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Businessman Martine “Mijesh” Otieno Bids Farewell to Father-in-law

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…

Kenya’s Platform Economy and the Changing Nature of Urban Life

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…

Police Update: Kenya to Repatriate Body of Officer Killed in Haiti Road Accident

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,…

Betrayal of a Legacy: How Margaret Saitoti Was Skimmed of Billions After Her Husband’s Death

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…

7-Day Curfew Imposed After Deadly Clashes in Mau Narok

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…

MSS Officer Killed, Eight Injured in Haiti Road Accident

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,…

Sakaja on the Brink: Inside the Power Struggle Behind Nairobi’s Impeachment Push

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…

Ruto Visits CS Wandayi’s Home, Launches Billion-Shilling Projects in Siaya

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 Announces Planned Outages in Five Counties on Monday 1st September

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,…

Free Education a Lie, Says CS Mbadi as He Calls for Budget Overhaul

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: The Visionary Leader Ready to Ignite Siaya’s Women’s Renaissance

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…

Shock in Sega as Tragedy Claims Two Lovers in Lodging Electrocution

Shock and grief have engulfed Sega town in Siaya County after two teachers lost their lives in a freak electrocution incident inside a local lodging facility. The victims were identified…

Sweet Revival: Engineering a New Dawn for Nzoia Sugar Company and Kenya’s Sugar Industry

Nzoia Sugar Company, once ailing under the weight of debt, inefficiency, and political interference, is writing a new chapter in Kenya’s sugar story. For decades, the mill stood as both…

Ruto Unveils Sh1 Billion Mega Projects in Siaya

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transform Siaya County with a raft of multi-billion-shilling projects, top among them the modernisation of the 20,000-seater Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium…

8 Suspected Livestock Thieves Arrested in Coordinated Detectives’ Operation

A ruthless livestock theft syndicate that has tormented farmers across four central Kenya counties has been busted in a high-stakes sting operation. Detectives, acting on weeks of painstaking intelligence, swooped…

Orengo’s Hero’s Applause at Siaya Harambee Signals a Political Turning Point

When Governor James Aggrey Orengo rose to speak at the Siaya Kenya Medical Training Centre on Sunday, the packed congregation erupted into cheers, claps, and ululations that seemed to roll…

Governor Lusaka: Shrewd Political Operator, Astute Administrator, and Bungoma’s Beloved Boss

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka is no ordinary politician. A man whose career has weathered multiple political seasons—from his formative years in the KANU system, to shaping policy under the…

University Dropout Arrested Over Ksh11.4 Million Betting Firm Heist

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a 26-year-old Meru University dropout, Seth Mwabe, in connection with a cyber-heist targeting a betting firm, in which Ksh11.4 million…

Orengo on a Roll, but Accessibility and Weak Grassroots Organisation Could Be His Undoing

Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo is enjoying a political high. Two years into office, the veteran lawyer and reform icon has turned much of his Nyalore manifesto from campaign…

“Jurispesa” vs. Open Court: The Katwa Kigen Way

In Kenya’s legal corridors, a cynical phrase has gained traction: “jurispesa”—the idea that some lawyers win high-profile cases less through the strength of their arguments than through the invisible hand…

Morocco Roar to CHAN Glory in Kasarani Thriller

Morocco are kings of Africa once again after a pulsating 3-2 win over Madagascar in the CHAN 2024 final at a rocking Kasarani Stadium on Saturday night. The Atlas Lions…

Wandayi’s Ugunja Dilemma: By-Election Puts ODM Powerbroker in Catch-22

Ugunja constituency has suddenly become the battlefield for a high-stakes power game that could make or break the career of one of ODM’s most ambitious sons, former MP and current…

Ruto Declares War on Thieves Stealing from the Sick by Defrauding SHA

President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to health facilities and practitioners defrauding the Social Health Authority (SHA), vowing that those caught siphoning funds meant for sick Kenyans will…

Investigations Reveal the Truth Behind JOOUST’s Looming Exit from Siaya

Rumours swirling over the fate of the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) Siaya campus have finally been confirmed: the institution is on its way out. An…

Small But Mighty: Sixteen-Year-Old Phenny ‘Dotty’ Okoth Shines as Rongo University’s Youngest Student

Rongo University has admitted a first-year student who is fast becoming a household name across Kenya. At just sixteen years old, Phenny Okoth—affectionately known as Dotty— has captured national attention…

Siaya to Host Landmark International Trade and Investment Summit

The County Government of Siaya is set to host the inaugural Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO), a high-profile platform designed to showcase the county’s untapped economic potential and…

KUPPET Demands Gov’t Release Capitation Funds Immediately or Risk Schools Shutting Down by Midterm

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued a stern warning to the government: release capitation funds immediately, or risk seeing schools shut their doors by midterm. Speaking…

Engine that Drives Human Resource in Siaya County

SIAYA, Kenya — Humble, approachable and considerate: those are the qualities colleagues most often use to describe Mr. Wilfred Ouma Nyagudi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Siaya County Public…