…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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
The Shift from Journalism to PR Is Accelerating NAIROBI, May 22nd -The transition from journalism to public relations is becoming one of the defining career shifts in today’s communication industry. Across Kenya and many parts of the world, journalists are increasingly rethinking their career paths as newsrooms continue to shrink and advertising revenue shifts…
…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…
KISUMU, 21 May 2026 -Sexual harassment in Kenyan newsrooms has declined from 60% in 2020 to 39% in 2025, according to a new multi-country study released on Thursday, 21 May. But Kenya’s rate remains above the Sub-Saharan African average, and underreporting continues to mask the scale of the problem. The survey, conducted by the World…
KISUMU, May 19th -A fierce political storm is brewing in Kenya’s lakeside region after Siaya Governor James Orengo was accused of making sexually charged remarks targeting ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga. Orengo’s sentiments depict the Homabay Governor as someone whose ‘political success is linked to sexual favours.’ The statement, captured in a viral video, has…