Kisumu, 17 May 2026 -ODM delegates from Nyanza have resolved to tighten party structures and rally behind President William Ruto’s re-election bid, as they position the party for the 2027 polls. At a consultative meeting in a Kisumu hotel on Sunday, leaders from across the region passed four resolutions aimed at strengthening ODM’s grassroots base…
KAMRONGO, Kisumu East -For years, the rains did not bring relief but they brought ruin.Mud walls that could not hold. Roofs that stopped pretending to keep water out. A cycle of patching, praying, and watching the next storm undo it all. But on Saturday, that story changed for four elderly widows in Kamrongo village. Mathilda…
KISUMU, May 2026 –Kisumu Central Constituency Member of Parliament Dr Joshua Oron has intensified his campaign for the Kisumu county governorship, rallying the expansive Kano political bloc behind his 2027 bid while touting his track record in education, health and economic empowerment. Speaking on Saturday in Korowe, Nyando sub-county, Oron called on his Kano stronghold…
NYAKACH, May 2026 -The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi has called on members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to set aside internal differences and focus on strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that splinter groups risk weakening the party’s political bargaining power. Speaking on Friday…
NYAKACH, Kisumu -The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has committed to a raft of far-reaching reforms, including amending its constitution to formally recognise Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) as a distinct organ within the party. The resolution was announced on Saturday during a consultative meeting in Nyakach Sub-County, attended by top decision making organs, MCAs, and…
AWASI, Kisumu,May 14th -Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced his readiness to take on a national leadership role, positioning himself as the Luo community’s pointman, while warning ODM leaders in Nyanza against offering blind support to President William Ruto’s re-election bid. Speaking on Thursday during public engagements with residents of Muhoroni and Nyakach, Orengo argued…
… they have also endorsed Patrick Ouya as the Council’s Patron KISUMU, Thursday, May 14th –The Kano Council of Elders has declared its unanimous support for Kisumu Central Constituency MP Dr Joshua Oron in the race for the county’s top seat, describing his bid as non-negotiable. Following a consultative meeting on Thursday, the council issued…
“As we consolidate our efforts, let’s turn our growing political commitments into investments,” Rashid Abdallah,AFREC Executive Director KISUMU, Kenya -The air in millions of African households carries more than smoke. It carries a $791 billion annual economic drain. Ahead of the Second Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, set for July 9–10, 2026, in Nairobi,…
The future of journalism in Kenya may belong to the media organisations that adapt fastest to digital behaviour, audience psychology, AI discovery, and the changing economics of attention. NAIROBI, May 2026 -A new report by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) paints a worrying picture for the future of newspapers in Kenya, as readership continues to…
KISUMU, May 2026 -Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o has issued a terse warning to county staff responsible for approving and inspecting construction projects. His comments follow an incident where one person was rescued after a four-storey building under construction collapsed in Tom Mboya Estate on Monday night. Speaking during a media briefing on Tuesday at…