HOMABAY, Friday, 26th January – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has apprehended five individuals in connection with a massive tender fraud and conflict of interest scandal, over a Sh348,927,840 million earmarked for the construction of the Homabay County Assembly office block. In a detailed statement issued today, the anti-graft authority named the accused as…
NAIROBI, 13th January -In preparation for the 2027 General Elections, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in various constituencies, which were suspended and set to begin on Monday, 12th January 2026. IEBC seeks to register 6 3 million new eligible voters, 70 percent of whom…
WAONDO, Homabay -For centuries, the art of giving has been passed down through generations, with ancestors, parents, and philanthropists emphasising its importance. The Bible, in 2 Corinthians 9:7, encourages giving willingly and cheerfully, a principle echoed by former US President Jimmy Carter, who said, “A society’s measure is how it treats the most vulnerable.” In…
MOMBASA, 31st December –In Kenya, a national ID card or a birth certificate is more than just plastic and paper; it is a “digital soul.” Without it, you cannot legally work, bank, vote, or even prove who your parents are. However, for millions of Kenyans, particularly in the Coast region, acquiring these documents has become…
KISUMU WEST, December 2025-Kisumu West legislator Rosa Buyu hosted thousands of widows at Ojola in Kisumu County on Saturday during a colourful end-of-year gathering aimed at restoring dignity, hope, and social support to one of the most vulnerable groups in society. The event, dubbed Widows’ Day, attracted an unexpectedly large turnout, with the number of…
MIGORI, 29th December –Thousands of youths in Muhuru Bay, Nyatike Sub-county, Migori County, have turned up in large numbers to apply for National Identification Cards following a locally coordinated registration drive that has brought services closer to the community. The exercise, spearheaded by the office of Principal Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Coordination Dr….
BONDO, Siaya, 28th December -The protection and economic empowerment of widows and orphans must be treated as a national priority if Kenya is to achieve social cohesion and sustainable development, Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo has said. Dr Omollo made the remarks on Sunday at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of…
KISUMU CBD, 25th December -The streets of Kisumu Central’s Business District erupted in pomp, grandeur and generosity as Area Member of Parliament, Dr Joshua Oron, hosted his annual Christmas celebration for the community, bringing huge smiles to residents and street children alike. For the 19th consecutive year, the day-long event was a symphony of fun,…
KISUMU, Kenya 24th December –On the eve of Christmas, Kisumu Women’s Prison in the Kodiaga area was filled with rare cheer after a US-based charity organisation treated inmates to a festive surprise of cake, drinks and candy, offering a moment of warmth and dignity during the holiday season. The gesture was made possible through Carter’s…
KISUMU, Kenya 22nd Dec. –As the Christmas season approaches, women across all wards of Kisumu Central are receiving early festive cheer through a constituency-wide outreach led by their area Member of Parliament, Dr Joshua Oron. The initiative, which involves the distribution of food items to women and mothers, is being conducted in every ward within…