CITY HALL, Kisumu, September, 23rd –In an inter-agency security meeting convened on Monday, September 22nd, by Kisumu County Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o, stakeholders gathered to address recent security concerns in the county. It was agreed that all boda boda operators in Kisumu County will undergo fresh registration as part of efforts to restore street lighting…
KISUMU, Kenya, September 23rd– The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has declared a full-scale investigation into a brazen employment scam within the Siaya County government, which saw over 382 aspiring health workers issued fake appointment letters. The scandal, described by officials as “disturbing” and “heartbreaking,” involved County Public Service Board officials who allegedly orchestrated a…
Officers apprehended after a high-value Toyota Land Cruiser V8 vanishes from and mysteriously reappears at Maseno Police Station. MASENO, Kisumu, September 23rd– The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in collaboration with the County Criminal Investigations Officer (CCIO) and the Central Police Station (CPS) Kisumu, have arrested eight policemen implicated in the theft and recovery of…
KISUMU, Kenya, September 22nd –Whether the much-talked-about Palestine statehood will this time come to fruition still remains to be seen. The major adversary to the two-state solution proposals, Israel has vowed to oppose the idea using all means at its disposal. Israel’s hardline Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that according to the Palestinians, independence is…
A functional electoral democracy is not simply about voting; it is about the structures, laws, and systems that ensure elections are free, fair, and representative of the will of the people. KISUMU, Kenya, September 22nd –As Kenya moves closer to the 2027 general election, there is renewed attention on the country’s electoral landscape. While political…
Concerted Stakeholders’ Efforts Yield Positive Results as Sondu Region Experiences Peace, Trade, and Calls for a Permanent Resolution KISUMU, Kenya, September 2025– The national celebrations for the 2025 International Day of Peace erupted with pomp and colour in Kisumu on Sunday, serving as a powerful testament to the hard-won tranquillity now defining the once-volatile borders…
MOMBASA, Kenya, September,2025 – In a landmark moment for East African maritime trade, the Port of Mombasa recently welcomed the MV Grande Shanghai, a state-of-the-art ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), on her historic maiden call. The 220-meter vessel, owned by the Grimaldi Group, is a pioneer of the seas. As the first of…
KISUMU, Kenya September –Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o has called on the United Nations and the African Union to take decisive action in addressing the crises in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as ongoing conflicts in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He emphasised that the brutal slaughter of innocent civilians…
KISUMU, Kenya, September 19th –In a significant event aimed at empowering women, ODM Chairperson and Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga, alongside other ODM women leaders, led over 2,000 women from the Sigand Nyinam Initiative at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium Mamboleo in Kisumu on Friday, September 19th. Each participant received Sh 5,000 from President William Ruto,…
Key Facts About the Mara River Length: 395 km Origin: Mau Forest, Kenya Flows Through: Maasai Mara (Kenya), and Serengeti (Tanzania) Ends in Lake Victoria Major Threats: Deforestation, climate change, pollution, sand harvesting, and poor farming practices. Trans Boundary Significance: Shared between Kenya and Tanzania; supports wildlife, tourism, and local agriculture. BUTIAMA, Tanzania, September, 2025…