KISUMU, 3 Sept 2026 – Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili has officially declared his bid for the Kisumu gubernatorial seat in the August 10, 2027 General Election, presenting himself as the leader best placed to secure and accelerate the county’s growth. Unveiling his 10 point agenda dubbed ‘The Kisumu Promise – Building On Foundations,…
NAIROBI,2 Sept 2026-Kenya’s shipping, maritime and Blue Economy sectors are set to receive a major boost as outstanding individuals, institutions, companies and innovators are lined up for recognition at the prestigious Kenya Maritime Excellence Awards (KMEA). The inaugural awards are expected to bring together key players across Kenya’s maritime ecosystem to celebrate exceptional achievements, promote…
NAIROBI, 2 Sept 2026 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has assured Kenyans that the General Election slated for August 10, 2027 will be free, fair, credible and verifiable. IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon said the Commission is keen on delivering a peaceful election that will strengthen Kenya’s democracy, noting that this will require…
KASAGAM, Kisumu – Nomiya Church of Kenya Archbishop Cardinal Moses Oketch has called for an all-inclusive national dialogue to tame rising political intolerance and foster national cohesion ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election. Speaking on Sunday during a church fundraiser for the construction of the Johanna Owalo Mausoleum held at Kasagam Secondary School…
BANDANI, Kisumu, August 2026 – As Kenya gears up for the 2027 General Election, the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) and Muslim clerics in Kisumu are calling for peace, tolerance and national cohesion. They warned that the spontaneous 2007 post-election violence was a mistake that must never be repeated. Their call comes amid a recent…
It reflects residents’ honest feedback on devolution as county targets 80% in service delivery KISUMU, August 24, 2026 –Kisumu County Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has lauded the County Peer Review Mechanism (CPRM) as a critical tool for citizen participation in governance, accountability and policy reform. Speaking during a courtesy call by the Directorate of African…
KITALE, Aug 23, 2026 – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has vehemently denied claims that he is bankrolling the opposition against President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 polls. Speaking during the memorial service of former Vice President Michael Wamalwa Kijana in Kitale on Sunday, Uhuru said the decision on who leads the country lies with…
NAIROBI, 18th August 2026 – Homa Bay Town MP Opondo Kaluma has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua of financing violence that marred the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County on Sunday, 16th August 2026. Speaking at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday alongside ODM legislators, Kaluma…
KISUMU, 17th August 2026 –In a chilling account, Michael Mute, a photographer with Standard Media Group, has recounted how he and other journalists were attacked, robbed and had their vehicles vandalized by armed goons while covering the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County on Sunday, 16th August 2026. The Kisumu Journalists Network, (KJN), has…
HOMABAY, 13th August 2026 –Danish Otieno Onyango has been sworn in as the new Deputy Governor of Homa Bay County in a colourful ceremony held in Homa Bay Town. Onyango replaces Joseph Oyugi Magwanga, who resigned in February 2026 following a protracted political fallout with Governor Gladys Wanga. Speaking during the event, Governor Wanga said…