Naivasha Court Remands 9 Over Utumishi Girls School Arson for 21 Days

NAIVASHA, June 3rd 2026 -The Naivasha Law Courts has ordered nine students suspected of involvement in the deadly Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire to be remanded for 21 days pending completion of investigations. Chief Magistrate Abdiqadir Mohamed delivered the ruling on Wednesday 3rd after prosecutors from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)…

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MP James K’Oyoo Kicks Off Meet-the-People Tour in North East Kano, Donates School Bus

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…

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Operation “Smoke Out”: Kisumu Authorities Launch Major Crackdown on Criminal Gangs, Funeral Goons

“These criminal elements often carry three to four pillion passengers and wield rungus to maim or kill innocent citizens for a soft life,” County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan warned as he added that their days are numbered. KISUMU, May 2026 –Kisumu County has declared a total war on criminal elements, with top leadership demanding a coordinated,…

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Wanga: ODM Will Not Be a Pawn Again as Party Charts New Unity Path in Kisumu

Thousands pack Kirembe grounds as Chairperson declares President Ruto more honest than Uhuru, and ODM a vehicle for power negotiation KISUMU, May 31st -In a dramatic show of political muscle, thousands of supporters thronged the Kirembe grounds in Kisumu on Sunday as ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga delivered a blunt verdict on past alliances and…

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DCI: CCTV Footage Unmasks Suspects in 16 Utumishi Girls Fire Tragedy

…as government steps up DNA identification GILGIL, May 31st -Investigators have achieved a major breakthrough in the tragic Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School fire that claimed the lives of 16 students and leaving 79 injured with varying degrees of severity on Thursday, May 28, 2026. In a concerted effort through advanced forensic analysis of recovered…

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Sh4.1B Govt Investment Unlocks Major Student Housing Expansion Across Kisumu County

KISUMU, Saturday May 30th -In a sweeping move to address chronic accommodation shortages in higher learning institutions, the National Government is rolling out a Sh4.1 billion infrastructure plan that will deliver over 8,200 new student bed spaces across all the seven sub-counties of Kisumu. The ambitious housing programme targets universities, technical and vocational colleges, and…

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Wanga Mobilises Massive Turnout for ODM’s Kisumu Mega Rally, Calls for Stronger Grassroots Units

KISUMU, May 27th -Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has issued a passionate appeal to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters to attend the party’s upcoming rally at Kirembe Grounds on May 31, framing the event as a pivotal moment for both the party and the nation. Speaking on Wednesday after a strategic meeting with ODM officials…

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Oburu Declares Senate Re-election Bid, Sparks Fears of Conflict of Interest in ODM Primaries

KISUMU, May 25th –Siaya County Senator Dr Oburu Oginga has officially announced his intention to defend his seat in the upcoming 2027 general elections. This move has already ignited mixed reactions among Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party members and aspirants. Speaking on Monday at an ODM Nyanza Aspirants’ Strategic Convention in Kisumu, Oburu stated: “I…

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Kenyan Youth Step Up to Drive Nile Basin Conservation, Climate Action

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,…

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Solar Milk Coolers Signal New Dawn for Food Security As Govt Revitalises Dairy Sector in Kisumu

MUHORONI, May 2026-In a major boost to food security and agricultural transformation, the National Government has handed over two solar-powered bulk milk coolers, each with a storage capacity of 1,000 litres to cooperative societies in Muhoroni Constituency, Kisumu County. The 9.4 million initiative is part of a broader strategy to drive sustainable development and enhance…

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