Urban Regeneration:NSSF, Kisumu County Partner to Develop 164 Modern Housing Units in Milimani Estate

MILIMANI, Kisumu, October 9th –The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has partnered with the Kisumu County Government in the construction of 164 modern housing units in the town. The ambitious project will be undertaken at the posh Milimani Estate, marking a major milestone in the city’s ambitious urban revamping programme. The project a joint venture…

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Winam Court: Two Arraigned Over Suspected Links to Motor Vehicle Syndicate

WINAM COURT, Kisumu, October 8th – Two individuals, Michael Erick Mwaga and Peter Andai, were arraigned before the Winam Chief Magistrates’ Court today, facing charges related to possession of suspected stolen motor vehicles. The court granted detectives a five-day custodial order to finalize investigations into the matter. The arrests of Messrs Mwaga and Andai were…

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Healing Beyond Survival: Mental Health Matters for Refugees

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 8th –When displacement strikes, the world’s attention often turns to visible needs, including shelter, food, water, and legal protection. Yet beneath the surface, a quieter, more complex crisis unfolds: the psychological toll of uprooted lives. Behind every statistic are individuals and families living with grief, fear, uncertainty, and the trauma of loss….

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KRA Set to Introduce New Customer-Centred Processes to Make Tax Payment Easier

NAKURU, Kenya, October 8th -Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board Chairman Ndiritu Muriithi has emphasised the organisation’s focus on taxpayer-centred service delivery. He said they recognise that sustainable Revenue mobilisation can only be achieved through collaboration with taxpayers. The chairman said that the goal is only possible by listening and responding to their feedback. “We aim…

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Fighting Tax Evasion: Sh70M Contraband Goods Intercepted By KRA

BUSIA, Kenya, October 8th –The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted contraband goods estimated at Sh70 million in evaded customs duties and taxes. KRA enforcement teams intercepted a truck carrying contraband cigarettes in a 40-foot container. Speaking to the press, Commissioner of Customs and Border Control, Dr Lilian Nyawanda, said the interception followed surveillance and…

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Two Suspects Arrested As Police Recover 11 Stolen Cars in Kisumu

KISUMU, Kenya, October – Police in Kisumu have arrested two suspects and recovered several stolen vehicles following an intelligence-led operation targeting a suspected motor vehicle theft syndicate on Monday night. The operation was conducted by a contingent of officers from Migosi and Kasagam Police Stations, OCS Mr Dan Njoka, in Khayeko Junction and Aliwa Village…

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Govt Urges Youth to Register for NYOTA Project As Deadline Looms

Sh50,000 to be disbursed to 70 beneficiaries per ward across the country. Application Period: 6th – 12th October 2025 Validation and Sensitisation of Applicants: 17th October 2025 National Launch: 29th October 2025 MAMA GRACE HALL, Kisumu, October 6th, In a bid to bolster inclusive empowerment, the government has launched a national registration drive for the…

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Ex-Governor Ndiritu Muriithi and the Untold Story of Kenya’s First County Infrastructure Bond

Why the Laikipia bond remains a bold template for subnational fiscal transformation and what other counties can learn from it. KISUMU, Kenya, October 5th -As Kenya’s counties face widening infrastructure gaps, growing development backlogs, and over-reliance on national transfers, the question arises: how can devolved units fund transformational projects sustainably? In 2021, Laikipia County, under…

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UN Habitat, Kisumu County Forge Partnership for Landmark Sh2.7B Social Housing Project

Kisumu’s Kibuye and Muhoroni’s Shauri Yako Estates  Slated for Transformation Under PINUA Initiative CITY HALL, Kisumu, October – Kisumu County and UN Habitat have formally signed a letter of intent paving the way for a major social housing upgrade in the Kibuye and Shauri Yako estates located in Kisumu Central and Muhoroni Sub-Counties respectively. The…

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