KISUMU COUNTY, 13th April 2026 –The race for the Kisumu Senate seat remains highly competitive despite an early lead by Fred Odumo, with a significant portion of voters yet to make up their minds, according to the latest Mizani Africa Insight survey. Odumo tops the field with 23.0 percent support, positioning himself as the frontrunner…
KISUMU, Kenya, April 2026–Sugarcane farmers in Miwani are urging the government to bypass political distractions and lease the contested Miwani nucleus estate to Crossley Limited, arguing that reviving the collapsed sugar factory is the only path to restoring the region’s shattered economy. During a recent visit by the Parliamentary Lands Committee, farmers made it clear…
KISUMU, Kenya, April 2026- The Bunge la Wananchi Kisumu county chapter has launched a blistering attack on unnamed politicians accused of arming goons to settle political scores, as Senator Godfrey Osotsi recovers from a violent assault that has sent shockwaves through the region. Terming the attack on the Vihiga Senator as “cowardly” and “primitive,” the…
KISUMU, Kenya– Kisumu West Member of Parliament Rosa Buyu has issued a stern warning to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders, accusing them of treating the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as a junior partner in the broad-based arrangement and insisting that ODM must be respected. Speaking on Saturday at a funeral in Kolwa Central, Kisumu East…
LODWAR, Turkana 10th April -The Interior Security and National Administration Ministry has declared zero tolerance for criminal gangs and political violence, following a brazen attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu. Speaking in Lodwar, Turkana County, Principal Secretary for Internal Security, Dr Raymond Omollo, condemned the Wednesday incident where the senator was attacked by…
KISUMU, 9th April 2026 – Three suspects linked to the brazen attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi have been arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kisumu County. Carlos Owiti, alias Kalonje (24), and Vincent Odhiambo, alias Tinga (27), both from the sprawling Nyalenda informal settlement, along with their accomplice Eric…
TIMES TOWER, Nairobi,7th April -In a renewed and elaborate revenue collection mechanism, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reportedly surpassed the Sh 2 trillion mark in cumulative revenue collection by the close of the third quarter of FY 2025/26. As at 31st March 2026, the taxman managed to collect Sh 2.038 trillion against the set…
ELGEYO MARAKWET, March 2026-Interior Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equitable development across the country, saying all 47 counties are currently benefiting from ongoing national projects. Speaking during a church service in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Dr. Omollo said the administration of President William Ruto is focused on…
NAIROBI, Kenya -Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its democratic journey, yet the nation continues to lag behind regional peers in achieving meaningful women’s political representation. Despite constitutional guarantees, policy frameworks, and public discourse supporting gender equality, women remain underrepresented across elective and appointed positions. The recent report, The Rights of Women in Political…
NAIROBI, Kenya –The landscape of Kenyan journalism stands at a critical crossroads as retrenchment and layoffs become a permanent fixture of the media industry. For many professionals in the sector, the once stable newsroom has been replaced by a climate of persistent anxiety, where the fear of losing one’s livelihood looms over daily operations. Over…