KISUMU, February 2026 – The Kisumu Journalists Network (KJN) has ushered in a new-look leadership following a successful election, with the newly installed officials pledging to safeguard the group’s objectives and steer it toward a prosperous and member-focused future. The election, conducted on Saturday, February 28th, in Kisumu City, saw Rushdie Oudia of the Nation…
The Thomson Reuters Foundation survey found that 42% report harassment, arrests and defamation lawsuits NAIROBI, February 2026— When a Kenyan community journalist published an investigation exposing a politician’s “dirty and corrupt deeds,” he did not receive a cease-and-desist letter. He received death threats. “Severe unspecified consequences that included a threat to my life,” the journalist,…
ADDIS ABABA, February -African leaders are backing a new financial architecture designed to unlock the continent’s economic potential and reduce dependence on external capital. The New African Financial Architecture (NAFA) was presented by Dr Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank Group, at the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. Held over…
MIGORI, February 28th –Residents of Migori County have been urged to maintain peace and reject political violence as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election. Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo made the appeal on Saturday during a meeting with opinion leaders and elected representatives at Masara village in Suna…
NAIROBI, February, 2026 –The introduction of long-acting HIV prevention marks a significant step in Africa’s response to the epidemic. With Lenacapavir now available in countries such as Kenya, attention is turning to what it will take to ensure equitable access and sustainable delivery. In this interview, Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa,…
Lavina Oduor is a co-founder of Heart to Heart Smile Organisation, which focuses on preventing disabilities, fighting for the rights of caregivers, and creating a more inclusive Kenya. In this exclusive interview, she reveals to ROLEX OMONDI insights into her journey. Q: Lavina, thank you for the opportunity, and to start us off, can you…
KANYAKWAR, Kisumu –On Sunday, February 8th, four boys aged 15, 12, 10 and 8 from the same family drowned in an abandoned quarry at Kanyakwar in Kisumu Central Sub-County. The incident was linked to an open, unlicensed and unregulated quarry site. A spot-check by The Eyes Watch found that the quarry where the tragedy occurred…
The 475-kilometre extension from Naivasha-Bomet-Kisumu-Busia and Malaba will cost Sh645.8 billion. KISUMU, Kenya — After years of anticipation, residents of Kisumu have warmly welcomed the impending extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to the lakeside city, describing the long-awaited project as a transformative force for both local communities and the wider East…
MOMBASA, 19th February-At 5 p.m., as the coastal heat begins to settle over Kilifi County, 15-year-old Magdaline Baya begins her second shift. She has just returned from school in Kaloleni, her black rubber shoes powdered with the fine red dust of a thirsty landscape. There is no time for rest. She drops her books, picks…
Kisumu, 18th Feb. 2026-As the 2027 political season slowly begins to take Stephen shape, a new voice is emerging in Kisumu’s senatorial race. Stephen Ochieng Nyandiare is steady in the contest for the Kisumu Senatorial seat, positioning himself as a grassroots mobilizer with a strong connection to youth, women traders, and vulnerable families across the…