KISUMU, 5 Nov. 2026 -Residents and participants attending the upcoming biennial County Public Service Convention have been assured of maximum security as the lakeside city of Kisumu prepares to host the five-day event, beginning on Monday, 9 November 2026. The convention, held under the theme “Enhancing Performance and Productivity in County Public Services,” seeks to…
KISUMU, 4th Nov 2026 – A Kisumu advocate has asked the county government to disclose records concerning Kachok/Baby Pendo Botanical Park, following reports that the facility was closed and its signage removed. Joshua Odhiambo Nyamori, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Convener of Kisumu Rise Movement, submitted the request to the County…
KISUMU,November 3, 2026 -Kisumu City Management has condemned attempts by private developers to grab Baby Pendo Public Recreational Park in the city centre, vowing to use all legal means to protect the public utility. In a statement, Acting City Manager Mr Fredrick Mariwa said the city has received credible reports of unauthorized individuals attempting to…
KISUMU, Oct 2026 – Nyanza residents, farmers and stakeholders have strongly rejected the Regional Development Authorities (Repeal) Bill 2026 in toto, which seeks to abolish the six regional development authorities by repealing the laws that established them. The authorities targeted by the bill are the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA), Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA),…
HOMA BAY, 16th Oct 2026 -Interior Principal Secretary (PS) Dr Raymond Omollo has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a secure and enabling environment for the business community in Homa Bay County, announcing a crackdown on criminal elements undermining local enterprises. Speaking during an engagement with business leaders drawn from Homa Bay, Rachuonyo, Rangwe, and…
MAMBOLEO, Kisumu, 25th Sept 2026 – The condemned building that partially collapsed at Gorofa Chafu in Mamboleo, Kisumu East Sub-County, will be demolished through a controlled process within the next 48 hours. The directive followed a multi-agency meeting involving County Commissioner Mohammed Ramadhan Mwabuzo, the National Construction Authority (NCA), the Kisumu County Government City Management,…
UASIN GISHU,22nd Sept 2026 -Police in Eldoret have launched investigations into the fire incident that occurred at Hill School High School early Tuesday morning. Firefighters from the County Government of Uasin Gishu helped put out a huge fire that was rapidly spreading through the students’ dormitory housing about 340 students. The County Director of Fire…
It reflects residents’ honest feedback on devolution as county targets 80% in service delivery KISUMU, August 24, 2026 –Kisumu County Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has lauded the County Peer Review Mechanism (CPRM) as a critical tool for citizen participation in governance, accountability and policy reform. Speaking during a courtesy call by the Directorate of African…
HOMABAY, 13th August 2026 –Danish Otieno Onyango has been sworn in as the new Deputy Governor of Homa Bay County in a colourful ceremony held in Homa Bay Town. Onyango replaces Joseph Oyugi Magwanga, who resigned in February 2026 following a protracted political fallout with Governor Gladys Wanga. Speaking during the event, Governor Wanga said…
KICC, NAIROBI, August 2026-President William Ruto has announced plans to entrench Kenya’s next development blueprint in the Constitution, saying the new framework will outlast political cycles and guarantee shared prosperity for all Kenyans. Speaking during the National Conversation on “Beyond Vision 2030” at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi on Wednesday, August 12th, the…