The High Court has granted police officers linked to the killing of Baby Samantha Pendo a cash bail of Sh1 million with two sureties of 500,000 shillings. John Chengo Masha, Linah Kosgey, Cyprine Robi Wankio, and James Rono have been further ordered not to visit the crime scenes: Nyalenda, Nyamasaria and Nyawita areas in Kisumu City….
KISUMU, Kenya– As road fatalities surge nationwide, hundreds of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and school drivers from eight counties underwent free medical assessments and vehicle inspections recently. Christened ‘NikoFit2Drive’, drivers’ physical and mental fitness to curb road accidents and safeguard passengers, especially schoolchildren. Counties represented included Kisumu, Migori, Siaya, Kisii, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kericho, and Homabay. The…
KISUMU, Kenya– About 40,000 smallholder farmers have reasons to smile following an initiative between The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Cereal Growers Association (CGA). The first phase of the program has been earmarked to enhance agricultural production in Kisumu, Nakuru and Kakamega Counties, thus increasing the national food basket. Based on the expected…
KISUMU, Kenya- Religious leaders in Kisumu County are now appealing to authorities to expedite the investigations and serve justice following the killing of slain teacher Albert Omondi Ojwang. The 31-year-old teacher from Homabay County was brutally murdered, according to autopsy reports, triggering nationwide outcry for accountability. The clergy, led by Archbishop Dr Winnie Owiti of…
KAMAGUT, Uasin Gishu – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has strongly condemned the destruction of property worth millions of shillings that occurred during recent protests in Nairobi. He urged demonstrators to exercise restraint in their pursuit of justice, emphasising that this should not involve acts of violence. The three-day demonstrations followed the death of Albert Ojwang,…
KISUMU, Kenya – As the clock ticks toward the unveiling of Kenya’s Sh4.3 trillion national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, the eyes and hopes of the nation are fixed on what lies within its pages. Across households, workplaces, and digital platforms, ordinary Kenyans are waiting—not for grandeur, but for practical relief. Treasury Cabinet Secretary…
VIHIGA, Kenya -Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi has ruled out the possibility of President William Ruto being trounced in the forthcoming 2027 election plebiscite. He said despite the changing political dynamics being witnessed in the country at the moment, Dr Ruto would still bag his second term with a landslide victory. He urged the…
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya Correspondents Association (KCA) hosted eight regional dialogue forums across Kenya in May 2025 to commemorate World Press Freedom Day (WPFD). This initiative aimed to foster media dialogue among a diverse range of stakeholders. The forums took place from May 5-9, 2025, with support from the UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern…
In a show of solidarity, Siaya County leaders and businessmen were hosted by President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi earlier today. This meeting comes after months of political imbroglio pitting the administration led by Governor James Orengo, local leaders, and the national government. During the event, President Ruto pledged that the government…
Over the years, the Mater Heart Run has served as a beacon of hope for countless children with heart conditions. The run is geared towards raising funds for children with heart conditions, thus supporting the “Touch a Child’s Heart” mission. It continues to give them a fighting chance at life; allowing them to run, play…