Kisumu Central MP Dr Oron Brings Early Christmas Cheer to Women in Need

KISUMU, Kenya 22nd Dec. –As the Christmas season approaches, women across all wards of Kisumu Central are receiving early festive cheer through a constituency-wide outreach led by their area Member of Parliament, Dr Joshua Oron. The initiative, which involves the distribution of food items to women and mothers, is being conducted in every ward within…

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Nyanza Counties’ Growth Hindered By Poor Planning, Financial Mismanagement, Says Dr Akali Agembe

Kisumu, December 19, 2025 – Financial expert Dr Akali Agembe has urged county governments in the Nyanza region to reevaluate their development approaches, warning that poor management of public resources has deprived residents of the full benefits of devolution. Dr Akali spoke in Kisumu on Friday night during celebrations marking his graduation with a Doctor…

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Sugar Workers Announce Nationwide Strike Over Sh1.9B Salary Arrears

KISUMU, Kenya,19th December -The Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) has called a nationwide strike starting Monday after the government failed to pay salary and terminal benefits arrears owed to workers at leased state-owned sugar mills, amounting to about Sh.1.9 billion. Union General Secretary Francis Wangara said workers at the four mills,…

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Of Political Assassinations and their Anatomy in Kenya: An Intellectual Take on Cyrus Jirongo’s ‘Fatal Accident’

KISUMU, Kenya,16th December- In conventional parlance, political assassination refers to an action that directly or indirectly leads to the death of an INTENTIONALLY TARGETED individual who is active in the political sphere, carried out to promote or prevent specific policies, values, practices, or norms that relate to the collective (Combatting Terrorism Centre, 2015). Political assassinations…

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Cabinet Greenlights Sh5T National Infrastructure and Sovereign Wealth Funds

“This dual-fund architecture forms the core of a roadmap designed to transition Kenya into a first-world economy through long-term development and fiscal discipline,” Cabinet says. STATE HOUSE, Nairobi, December — The Cabinet on Monday 15th December approved the creation of two financial institutions: the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) and the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), in…

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Ken Obura Warns Rivals of A Titanic Battle for Kisumu Gubernatorial Race in 2027

“I will be an independent candidate, and any talk of zoning or party tickets should be ignored,” Obura declared. KATITO, Kisumu 15th December -Former Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) and Member of Parliament for Kisumu Central, Ken Obura, has formally launched his bid for the Kisumu County governorship, declaring his intention to run as an independent…

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Dr Joshua Oron to Luo Community: Lets Support President Ruto’s ‘Tutam’ Bid and Beyond

KISUMU, Kenya, 14th December –Kisumu Central MP and gubernatorial aspirant Joshua Oron has declared his unwavering support for President William Ruto’s leadership beyond the 2027 General Election, calling on the Luo community to position itself firmly within government for the sake of development and national unity. Speaking during the commissioning of new classrooms in Kisumu…

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St Jerome Emiliano Children’s Home Lauded for Supporting Needy Students, Empowering Women

SEME, Kisumu,13th December -It was pomp and colour as St Jerome Emiliano Children’s Home School celebrated its fifth anniversary since its inception as a centre of academic excellence and offering support to the needy students. Domiciled in Seme Sub-County, Kisumu County, they currently have a total of 250 children who receives direct assistance from the…

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Africa’s Climate Mandate: Dr. Mudenda Breaks Down COP 30’s New Focus on Health and Implementation

MOMBASA,Kenya,13th Dec-The global discourse on climate change has shifted from mere discussion to a demand for delivery. This was the core message emerging from the recent COP 30 talks, a pivot that holds profound implications for Africa, according to Dr. Mweetwa Mudenda, speaking at a recent MESHA Science Café. Dr. Mudenda stated emphatically that for…

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