KISUMU, Kenya July 7 – As Kenya marked the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba Day, a day historically tied to the struggle for multi-party democracy, Kisumu County—a traditional opposition stronghold—surprisingly remained calm amid protests in other regions. Unlike parts of Central Kenya and Nairobi where tensions flared, the lakeside city enjoyed peace, with residents and…
Kisumu Residents Voice Chairman Calls for Peaceful Commemoration, Warns Against Violence KISUMU, Kenya July 7 -As Kenya marks the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba, the historic 1990 pro-democracy uprising, human rights defender and Chairman of Kisumu Residents Voice, Mr Audi Ogada, has called for peaceful observance of the day through church service prayers, remembrance, and…
KISUMU, Kenya July 6 –Kisumu County stakeholders have vehemently condemned plans for tomorrow’s Saba Saba protests, warning against any disruption to business and learning. In a series of interviews, leaders from the informal sector, traders, and transport operators dismissed the demonstrations as politically motivated and vowed to resist any attempts to destabilize the city. Mr…
Kenya Tech Challenge Empowers Learners with AI & Engineering Skills in Line with CBC Goals GOLDEN ELITES, Kisumu July 6 –More than 2,000 students from Grades 4 to 12 across Kisumu County are gathering at Golden Elites Junior School for a two-day technology symposium. It’s aimed at fostering innovation and problem-solving through engineering and artificial…
Kisumu City Manager Mr Abala Wanga revives call for vigilantes as crime rises particularly around Uzima University-Riat Area. UZIMA UNIVERSITY, Kisumu July 6 –Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga has revived the contentious debate on formation of vigilante groups in response to a fresh wave of crime that has gripped the lakeside city. The notable violent…
LONDON, United Kingdom, July –President William Ruto recently visited King’s Cross Railway Station in London, a renowned transport hub accommodating over 50 million passengers annually. The benchmarking trip was aimed at revitalising the heart of Nairobi’s public transport system. Dr Ruto’s visit to 10th Downing Street led to the announcement of a vital funding agreement…
KISUMU, Kenya, June 29 -Uniformed services from Kisumu and Siaya Counties convened on Saturday for the annual National Thanksgiving and Prayer Service at St. Theresa Catholic Cathedral in Kibuye. The event united commanders and officers from various security agencies, including the Kenya Police, DCI, Administration Police, Kenya Prison, Kenya Wildlife Service, National Youth Service, and the…
TAMU, Muhoroni July 3,- For years, ageing women Gladys Ochieng, Jane Akeyo, and Linet Akinyi have faced long-standing frustrations in accessing land, title deeds, and matrimonial property rights through the formal court system. Their legal battles have dragged on for years, often stalled by bureaucracy, high legal costs, and gender-based discrimination. Local Mediation Tired of…
KISUMU, Kenya-In a rare departure from the history of unrest, Kisumu City and its satellite towns gave the nationwide commemoration of the first anniversary of Gen Z’s protests a wide berth. The lakeside county has been the epicentre of kimbikimbis (demonstrations), in agitating human rights reforms since 1966 when the first Vice President Jaramogi Oginga…
KONDELE, Kisumu –A nonprofit organisation has partnered with the national police service in the Nyanza region to provide the required logistics for victims of gender based violence and child abuse. For a start Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) donated assorted items for use in safe houses. The same were given out at the Kondele police…