CITY HALL, Kisumu– The County Government of Kisumu and Equity Bank have forged a strategic partnership to digitise farm input subsidies through an innovative E-Voucher program. The initiative seeks to streamline access to certified agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers while promoting efficiency, transparency, and economic growth across the region. Under the program, farmers will co-pay…
The County Executive Committee Members (CECM) for Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Social Services, Hon. Ann Desma, has called for an urgent young women empowerment initiative in Vihiga County. Speaking in a meeting of the executive committee members on June 17th, she highlighted the critical issue of young women struggling to cater for their children…
Elected leaders from the Nyanza region have demanded the arrest of all individuals involved in the brutal killing of a teacher from Homa Bay. The leaders while condemning the brutal killing of the teachers said there are no sacred cows when it comes to the dispensation of justice, “The angry leaders have called for a…
KISUMU, Kenya– The Nyanza Regional Security Commander, Evelyne Gisiri, has affirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring safety and stability in the region. While advocating for peace and unity, Gisiri noted that: “A secure environment attracts investment and creates opportunities for our people.” She spoke during a meeting of top security chiefs and key stakeholders, which…
In Kenya, across twenty-five counties, a quiet revolution is taking place. Its name is Community Led Monitoring (CLM), and its promise is bold: to hand back power to the very people most affected by HIV, TB, and malaria. It is meant to be a tool for transformation, a bridge between systems and lived realities. But…
Three men charged with the murder of the Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were have pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them. The accused William Imoli alias Imo, Edwin Odour Odhiambo alias Machuani, and Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo were charged when they appeared before Lady Justice Diana Kavedza at the Kibera High Court….
The High Court has granted police officers linked to the killing of Baby Samantha Pendo a cash bail of Sh1 million with two sureties of 500,000 shillings. John Chengo Masha, Linah Kosgey, Cyprine Robi Wankio, and James Rono have been further ordered not to visit the crime scenes: Nyalenda, Nyamasaria and Nyawita areas in Kisumu City….
KISUMU, Kenya– As road fatalities surge nationwide, hundreds of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and school drivers from eight counties underwent free medical assessments and vehicle inspections recently. Christened ‘NikoFit2Drive’, drivers’ physical and mental fitness to curb road accidents and safeguard passengers, especially schoolchildren. Counties represented included Kisumu, Migori, Siaya, Kisii, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kericho, and Homabay. The…
Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o has launched a major initiative by flagging off a consignment of food items worth Sh 25 million. This is aimed at providing nutritious meals for nearly 50,000 learners in public Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres across the county. During the flag-off ceremony held at the Governor’s office, Prof Nyong’o…
Kenya is no longer a “best-kept secret” in global tech. We are now recognised as a strategic partner in solving one of the world’s most urgent challenges: the digital talent shortage. This was clearly evident during a recent high-level visit to Nairobi by the Open Source Business Alliance (OSBA) from Germany, led by Mr. Peter…