NAIROBI—As the 2027 General Elections draw closer, the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is demonstrating its intent to consolidate power with an elaborate series of grassroots elections scheduled for Saturday, 10th January, across 20 strategically selected counties. The President William Ruto-led party is opening the floor to its registered members, empowering them to elect…
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, 23rd December-Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) Managing Director CPA Wycliffe Ochiaga says the Authority recorded significant gains in revenue growth, agricultural modernisation, and institutional strengthening in 2025. Ochiaga says the growth is positioning it as a key driver of sustainable socio-economic development in the Lake Basin region. He said the year marked a turning…
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…
Kisumu, December 19, 2025 – Financial expert Dr Akali Agembe has urged county governments in the Nyanza region to reevaluate their development approaches, warning that poor management of public resources has deprived residents of the full benefits of devolution. Dr Akali spoke in Kisumu on Friday night during celebrations marking his graduation with a Doctor…