SIAYA TODAY

When Kenyans think of President William Ruto’s closest aide, one name often dominates the conversation — Farouk Kibet, the fiery former Uasin Gishu councillor whose political presence at the heart…

The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme is an ambitious, transformative initiative by the Government of Kenya in partnership with the World Bank. It aims to unlock the vast…

Dr. Raymond Omollo continues to impress as an exemplary leader transforming Kenya’s internal security landscape with unmatched dedication, innovation, and inclusivity. As the Principal Secretary for the State Department of…

The political winds in Ugunja Constituency are changing direction, and this time, they are blowing firmly in favour of Chris Budo “Wuod Nyadeje” of the KANU Party. What began as…

Kenyans on social media have been left in shock following claims that veteran journalist and television host Jeff Koinange has been sacked from Royal Media Services (RMS), the parent company…

Gor Mahia continued their steady start to the season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over KCB at the Dandora Stadium on Sunday, ending the bankers’ perfect run and leapfrogging them…

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media claiming that it plans to block over 21,000 medical products from entering Kenya.…

Kenya stands at the threshold of transformative urban development as President William Ruto announces the elevation of Meru to become the sixth city in the country, a milestone that promises…

NAIROBI, October 5, 2025 — The government will employ 24,000 new teachers by January 2026 in a major push to tackle teacher shortages in public schools, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius…

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…