Kisumu, 2nd July 2026 –The much anticipated construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) station in Kisumu officially began on Thursday, moving the project from presidential launch to implementation with Kenya Railways assuring residents that local communities will be the first to benefit from jobs and business opportunities. Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o, Kisumu County…
Kisumu,1st July 2026 -Kisumu County and the National Government have unveiled a joint security action plan aimed at dismantling goonism, tighten surveillance, and restore public confidence amid rising insecurity in the lakeside city. The resolutions were announced after a high-level security meeting co-chaired by Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o and County Commissioner Mohammed Mwabudzo, bringing together…
KISUMU,1st July 2026 -A storm is brewing in the lakeside city as youth leaders from across the region have issued a firm ultimatum to the government over the conduct of the much-anticipated National Youth Council (NYC) elections, slated for this Sunday. Speaking to the media in Kisumu on Wednesday, the youth accused the State Department…
KISUMU, June 2026 – The quest to enhance healthcare services and infrastructure in Kisumu County received a major boost on Tuesday as the County Assembly approved budget estimates amounting to Sh14,460,638,805 for the upcoming financial year. Dubbed “The Legacy Budget” to mark the end of Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o’s 10-year tenure, the fiscal plan comprises…
Kisumu,June 2026 -Security agencies in Kisumu on Wednesday destroyed illicit goods worth nearly Sh100 million, warning that the crackdown on counterfeit products will go hand in hand with an intensified campaign against criminal gangs blamed for insecurity in the lakeside city. Speaking during the destruction exercise at the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI),…
Siaya County, 30th June 2026 -The Sh2 billion Dhogoye bridge in Siaya County is set to transform livelihoods, boost trade and enhance regional connectivity as part of President William Ruto’s Blue Economy agenda. The construction which is at 58% in Usenge Bondo Sub County, will mark a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to restore…
KISUMU, June 29, 2026 –Kisumu County Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has issued an urgent directive to local leaders and county security law enforcement agencies to convene an emergency meeting aimed at curbing the escalating wave of insecurity in the region. Speaking during the first phase of the Affirmative Action Empowernment Program in Kisumu, Odinga spotlighted…
Four ways disinformation about migration is circulating in South Africa Researched by Taryn Khourie This report was written by Africa Check., a non-partisan fact-checking organisation. View the original piece on their website. In 2026, anti-migrant groups have organised dozens of protests and demonstrations across South Africa, calling for stricter action against undocumented migration. The country has a well-documented history of xenophobia,…
Kisumu,26 June 2026 -Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Dr Oburu Oginga has faulted politicians opposing the government’s Sh2 billion compensation program for verified victims of rights violations and police brutality recorded between 2017 and 2025. Speaking to journalists in Kisumu on Friday, the Siaya Senator said ODM, alongside the Uwiano Human Rights Violations and…
KISUMU, 26th June 2026 –Political leaders from the United Democratic Party (UDA) in the Nyanza region have lauded residents for abstaining from street demonstrations during the commemoration of the 2024 Gen Z protests, opting instead for civic engagement and structured dialogue with the government. The region, historically known for its fiery political activism, witnessed a…