KISUMU, May 2026 -Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o has issued a terse warning to county staff responsible for approving and inspecting construction projects. His comments follow an incident where one person was rescued after a four-storey building under construction collapsed in Tom Mboya Estate on Monday night. Speaking during a media briefing on Tuesday at…
KISUMU, May 2026 -The National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss has said Hansard reporting is undergoing a major transformation driven by digital innovation, but stressed that accuracy and professional judgment must not be compromised. Making remarks during the 8th Annual Conference of the Hansard Association of Kenya (HAK) held at a Kisumu hotel under the…
KISUMU, May 2026 – As the old adage goes, ‘A Stitch in Time Saves Lives’, the Kisumu Journalists’ Network (KJN) responded to the call by donating blood to patients to help bridge the gap caused by high demand in the Western region. Led by its Chairman Rushdie Oudia, over 70 participants demonstrated that their role…
KISUMU, May 2026 -In a major response towards addressing the rising burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), Kisumu County is set to benefit from the PFAB Foundation partnership with local organisations aimed at reducing infant mortality and improving the quality of life for “warriors” in East Africa. Launched in February 2026 in Nairobi, the three-year…
KIRINYAGA, 25th April –The People’s Liberation Party leader (PLP), Martha Karua has sharply criticised President William Ruto’s foreign policy decisions, linking them to the growing economic distress among tea farmers in the Mt Kenya region. Speaking in Kagio Centre, Kirinyaga County on Friday April 23rd, during the first leg of her three-day ‘Purple Train’ regional…
“The turnout so far is not encouraging given the IEBC’s target,” he warns KISUMU, April 25, 2026 – The United Green Movement (UGM) presidential flag bearer David Maraga has urged the youth to register as voters in large numbers, as the ongoing Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) campaign approaches its conclusion. Speaking in Kisumu…
KISUMU, 22nd April, 2026 – The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) and the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), in an elaborate partnership, have intensified their concerted efforts to sensitize journalists to save in a pension scheme for a safe retirement after years in the newsroom. This comes against the backdrop of the RBA’s recent survey report indicating that Sh2.81…
KISUMU, Kenya, April 2026- The Bunge la Wananchi Kisumu county chapter has launched a blistering attack on unnamed politicians accused of arming goons to settle political scores, as Senator Godfrey Osotsi recovers from a violent assault that has sent shockwaves through the region. Terming the attack on the Vihiga Senator as “cowardly” and “primitive,” the…
KISUMU, Kenya– Kisumu West Member of Parliament Rosa Buyu has issued a stern warning to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders, accusing them of treating the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as a junior partner in the broad-based arrangement and insisting that ODM must be respected. Speaking on Saturday at a funeral in Kolwa Central, Kisumu East…
ELGEYO MARAKWET, March 2026-Interior Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equitable development across the country, saying all 47 counties are currently benefiting from ongoing national projects. Speaking during a church service in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Dr. Omollo said the administration of President William Ruto is focused on…