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Obange Family Mourns 25 Relatives in Kisumu Road Tragedy

Former Parliament Head of Security Maj. (Rtd) Solomon Obange and Maseno University lecturer Dr Dick Obange are reeling from the loss of 25 relatives in a horrific road accident at…

Court Orders Exhumation of GSU Officer Buried in Controversial Church Compound

A Rongo court has ordered the exhumation of a GSU officer buried within the grounds of the controversial St. Joseph Mission of Messiah in Africa, Rongo Sub-County. Principal Magistrate Chrisphine…

Governor Nyong’o Urges President Ruto to Regulate Airbnb Businesses Over Femicide Concerns

Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has called on President William Ruto to introduce strict regulations for low-cost short-stay accommodation businesses—commonly known as Airbnbs—citing their link to a rise in femicide…

Four Cabinet Secretaries Face Contempt Charges Over e-Citizen Fee Defiance

Four Cabinet Secretaries are staring at possible contempt of court proceedings for allegedly defying a High Court order halting the collection of a KES 50 “convenience fee” on the e-Citizen…

Ruto Calls for Action as Kisumu Accident Death Toll Reaches 25

President William Ruto has mourned the 21 people killed in Friday evening’s horrific crash at the Coptic blackspot on the Kisumu–Kakamega Highway, urging swift justice for any negligence. “Our prayers…

IEBC’s Accountability and Financial Governance: A Crucial Imperative for Kenya’s Democratic Future

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), led by CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan, faced the National Assembly Committee on Implementation Status of House Resolutions to address serious concerns raised by…

SHA Suspends Dozens of Health Facilities Over Alleged Fraud

Nairobi, August 8, 2025 — The Social Health Authority (SHA) has suspended a total of 40 health facilities across the country over alleged involvement in fraudulent activities aimed at defrauding…

Hon. Otieno Edwin Martin Lord: Championing Unity, Development, and Inclusive Governance as Ugunja’s Voice in Siaya County Assembly

Hon. Otieno Edwin Martin Lord, serving as the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Ugunja Ward and Majority Leader of Siaya County Assembly, stands as a pivotal leader driving cohesive…

Raila Odinga: My Decision Helped Prevent Kenya from Becoming a Failed State

Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County – August 8, 2025 ODM party leader Raila Odinga has staunchly defended his cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration, stating that the move was crucial in…

Tragedy Strikes in Kisumu: 21 Dead in Mamboleo Coptic Bus Crash

At least 21 people have lost their lives following a devastating road accident involving a bus belonging to AIC Naki High School at the Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu on Friday…

“I Have Molted”: Governor Orengo Reborn Vows to Lead Siaya to Greater Heights

At the serene village of Wikondiek in Homa Bay County, where mourners gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Mama Phoebe Asiyo, a remarkable moment of political symbolism and…

Susan Okwirry: A Proven Leader Poised to Champion Women’s Empowerment and Inclusive Development in Siaya County’s 2027 Elections

Susan Okwirry’s candidacy for the 2027 Women Representative seat in Siaya County reflects a strategic, deeply rooted pursuit built on her current role as the Member of the County Assembly…

Counties to Work with State to Drive Successful Affordable Housing Agenda — Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o

Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has called for deeper collaboration between national and county governments in the implementation of Kenya’s Affordable Housing agenda, emphasizing the need for a unified…

Stellar Comeback — Cornell Rasanga Amoth Guns for Siaya Senator

Cornel Rasanga’s bid for the Siaya Senator seat in 2027 is rooted in a solid legacy of leadership, development, and integrity. As the pioneer Governor of Siaya County, Rasanga laid…

President Ruto Defends Bodaboda Riders, Hints at Reducing Motorbike Costs

President William Ruto has strongly refuted claims that his government has abandoned Bodaboda riders and Mama Mboga – a group he has consistently called the pillars of his bottom-up economic…

Kisumu Unleashes 15-Tonne Garbage Giant to Clean Up the City

Kisumu’s war on waste just got turbocharged. In a bold move to boost city sanitation, Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has flagged off a powerful 15-tonne waste collection truck—four times the capacity…

Ugenya Set for a Major Boost as Siaya County Fast-Tracks Health and Road Projects

Siaya County is stepping up its game in health and infrastructure development, with Ugenya Sub-county emerging as a key beneficiary of ongoing multimillion-shilling projects. A high-level team from the Department…

New BAKE report urges reforms as Kenya’s online freedoms fade

6th August 2025: NAIROBI, KENYA – A new report by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), “State of the Internet in Kenya: 2020-2024,” reveals that while Kenya has solidified its…

Stanbic Posts Profit After Tax (PAT) of KES 6.5 Billion, Ramps up Client Support

NAIROBI, Kenya, 7th August 2025 – Stanbic Holdings Plc (“the Company”) has posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of KES 6.5 billion and delivered a return on equity of 17.4%…

Panic as Light Aircraft Crashes Near Mwihoko Secondary School in Kiambu County

A light aircraft crashed on Thursday morning, August 7, in the Mwihoko area of Githurai 45, Kiambu County, igniting a massive fire and triggering a major emergency response. Eyewitnesses described…

Midnight Inferno Ravages Kisumu Bus Park, Millions Lost

Tuesday night chaos as fire guts Sasaline section; traders count massive losses A devastating fire erupted late Tuesday night at Kisumu Bus Park, reportedly sparked by a food vendor’s stall…

Michael Abala Wanga: ODM’s Best Bet to Transform Gem Constituency

In May 2022 the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal had to arbitrate the ODM Party primaries for Gem and issue the party ticket to Elisha Odhiambo Akuba, following tensely disputed outcomes.…

“Watieko Kwa!!” — Yala Residents Shout as man believed to be Gem Serial Killer is Torched

A man believed to be behind a string of brutal murders that have terrorized residents of Gem Yala in Siaya County was on Thursday lynched by a furious mob after…

Orengo Back Home: Siaya Governor Returns After Treatment Abroad

Siaya, Kenya – August 7, 2025 Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo has returned to the country after weeks of receiving specialized treatment abroad, marking the end of mounting speculation…

State Critic Gabriel Oguda in a Surprise Appointment by the State to the NADCO 5-Member Committee

Popular political commentator and satirist Gabriel Oguda has landed a role in government, marking a notable shift from his often outspoken criticism of state affairs to an official position within…

Woman Shot and Killed by Police Boyfriend had a Husband and Family

Kitui County, Kenya — A cloud of grief hangs over two families after a police officer fatally shot a woman believed to be his lover and her friend in a…

Kenya Police Responds to BBC Africa Eye Exposè on Child Abuse

NAIROBI, Kenya – August 7, 2025: The National Police Service (NPS) has responded to a disturbing investigative documentary by BBC Africa Eye titled “Madams: Exposing Kenya’s Child Sex Trade,” which…

BREAKING: President Ruto Forms 5-Member Committee to Oversee NADCO Report Implementation

NAIROBI, Kenya – August 6, 2025 President William Ruto has constituted a five-member committee tasked with overseeing the implementation of the 10-point National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, signaling renewed commitment…