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),…
NEW JERSEY, 1st July 2026 -Kylian Mbappe further enhanced his World Cup legacy with a brace (45,74) and moved into outright second place in the FIFA World Cup all-time leading scorer charts as France swept aside Sweden 3-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium to book their place in the Round of 16. Mbappe took…
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…
Monterrey Stadium,30 June 2026 –Morocco booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after edging past Netherlands in a highly dramatic penalty shootout on an emotional night for Cody Gakpo at Monterrey Stadium. The Dutch forward opened the scoring, just two days after announcing the loss of his unborn son, before…
Kisumu County,27 June 2026 -Woman Representative Ruth Odinga says unlocking investment, creating jobs, and backing local enterprises are key to accelerating economic growth in Kisumu County. Speaking at an economic empowerment forum she convened, Odinga urged government agencies to eliminate bottlenecks that deter investors, arguing that empowering businesses is the surest path to employment, especially…
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…
Los Angeles Stadium, June 2026 -Co-host Canada outlasted South Africa in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Stephen Eustaquio’s superb strike proving the difference between the two teams. Stephen Eustaquio’s last-gasp strike (90+2) earned Canada a hard-fought victory over South Africa in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup…
Homa Bay County,27 June 2026 –What began as a contentious shift toward production agriculture under President William Ruto is now yielding visible results in rural Kenya, with the Kimira-Oluch Smallholder Farm Improvement Project (KOSFIP) emerging as a key example. Located in Homa Bay County, the KOSFIP irrigation scheme is changing how smallholder farmers farm, earn,…