DEVAMANTHA HOSPITAL, India, October 15th –The departed doyen of Kenyan opposition politics, Raila Odinga, succumbed after a cardiac arrest due to health conditions such as diabetes, kidney problems, and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), in the leg. According to doctors who were treating him, he was rushed into the emergency unit of Devamantha Hospital, Koothatukkulum, Kerala,…
MUMIAS EAST, Kakamega, October -Trade unionists from the Western region have poured tributes on the late Nyanza regional branch secretary of the Kenya Hotel and Allied Workers Union (KHAWU), Chadwick Oloti. The officials described the late Oloti as a dedicated unionist who stood for the rights of workers in western Kenya and the country at…
KISUMU, Kenya, October 15th – The inaugural Foreign Policy Mashinani forum, organised by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs (MFDA), has officially opened its doors to the public in Kisumu. The forum aims to enhance residents’ understanding of the country’s foreign policy. The two-day event at the Mama Grace Onyango Social and Cultural Centre…
KISUMU, Kenya, October 14th –As the number of aspirants for the Kisumu Central Parliamentary seat continues to grow, the six-million-dollar question is who will be the next area Member of Parliament (MP) for this highly cosmopolitan area? Located along the shores of Lake Victoria, the legislative seat has evolved over the years from Kisumu Town…
In his pursuit of national unity, Dr Ruto continues to confound both allies and adversaries as the 2027 election plebiscite approaches. KISUMU, Kenya, October 12th – In the complex and often murky realm of politics, it is often said that there are no permanent enemies or friends, but rather permanent interests shaped by the current…
KISUMU, Kenya, October 11th –An aspiring businessman, Mr Edward Onyango, has now openly declared his candidature for the Kisumu Central parliamentary seat in the next general elections. Onyango, who is popularly known as Bob CEO, said that the time to declare his candidature for the seat has now finally come. He was speaking at the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 11th –The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) on Saturday, October 11th announced an ambitious Sh 516 million (approximately USD 4 million) initiative funded by the Gates Foundation, titled “The Leadership for Innovation and Excellence in Accelerating Research on Women’s Health (LEA-WH) Programme.” The three-year flagship programme is set to commence in January…
KISUMU, Kenya, October 11th –The East African Community (EAC) member states have unveiled a joint plan to bolster maritime safety on Lake Victoria by establishing dedicated maritime safety and rescue centres in Kisumu, Kenya; Mwanza, Tanzania; and Entebbe, Uganda. This vital initiative aims to protect communities relying on the lake for transport, trade, and livelihoods….
KASAGAM, Kisumu, October 11th –Kisumu police officers have successfully recovered yet another stolen vehicle, bringing the total number of recovered vehicles to 16. This latest recovery has also led to the arrest of one additional suspect, Mr Musa Abdalla, raising the total number of individuals in custody to four. The main suspect, Evans Meda, and…
KISUMU, Kenya, October 11th -Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in Kisumu County are now demanding full autonomy from primary schools. The group led by Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), Kisumu Executive Secretary Zablon Awange, said that the current arrangement has exposed them to mistreatment, intimidation, and poor working conditions under primary school…