KISUMU,24th June 2026 -Residents from various estates in Kisumu on Wednesday took to the streets waving white handkerchiefs and carrying placards inscribed with messages of peace, urging young people to keep off the planned 25th June Gen Z anniversary demonstrations and instead embrace stability and constructive dialogue. The peaceful protests and public barazas, which drew…
KISUMU, 15th June 2026 -A Kisumu-based lawyer has formally demanded that the county government release a complete inventory and allocation records for all former Municipal Council institutional houses in Milimani, amid fresh revelations that the entire exercise could have been skewed to favour certain individuals. Joshua Odhiambo Nyamori, acting through his law firm and under…
NAIROBI, June 2026 – Interior Security Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has hailed the allocation of Sh3.9 billion to Village Elders in the 2026/27 financial budget statement, marking a historic step in formalizing grassroots administration. The newly allocated funds will provide a long-awaited stipend to facilitate the work of approximately 110,000 elders across the country….
ELDORET,June 2026 -Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o has challenged the Local Authorities Pensions Trust (LAPFUND) to have a review on its investment philosophy, urging a paradigm shift away from abstract financial markets toward real-world projects that directly benefit its members. Speaking on Thursday, June 3rd, during LAPFUND’s 15th Annual General Meeting held at an Eldoret…
MUHORONI,June 2026 -Muhoroni Member of Parliament James Onyango K’Oyoo on Tuesday launched his “Meet the Constituents” tour in the newly created North East Kano Sub-County, using the stop to hand over a brand-new school bus to Olik Oliero Secondary School and outline major infrastructure projects for the area. The sub-county headquarters is located at Masogo…
KISUMU, May 2025 -Young people across Kenya are being called to take centre stage in environmental protection and climate resilience efforts following the formation of the Kenya National Youth Network under the Nile Basin Discourse Forum. The newly launched network targets youth aged 35 and below, aiming to actively involve them in water resource management,…
…as President Ruto Promises Sh10 Diesel Cut Price MOMBASA, 22nd May 2026 -The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has officially called off its nationwide strike scheduled for Tuesday, following high-level breakthrough negotiations with President William Ruto at State House Mombasa. The breakthrough comes after days of tense protests and intense discussions between transport stakeholders and senior…
“We have the white smoke and thank the transport sector leadership for the successful conclusion of talks since last night,” says CS Wandayi. NAIROBI, 19th May – The nationwide transporters’ strike over the recent fuel price increase has been suspended for the next seven days to allow for dialogue between the government and the relevant…
“Your decision to stay calm and continue your daily activities reflects the region’s commitment to stability, dialogue, and constructive engagement,” the statement reads. KISUMU, May 2026 -The Kisumu County Assembly has strongly rejected calls for street protests, urging residents instead to engage in dialogue as the country grapples with rising fuel prices. Led by Speaker…
KISUMU, May 2026 – A diverse group of transport stakeholders in Kisumu County has urged the government to immediately reduce the fuel levy following a recent surge in pump prices. During a joint press conference held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Ground on Monday the 18th, Charles Omondi Obuya, Chair of the Matatu Owners…