Gor Mahia settled for a goal apiece 1-1 with Sofapaka in an early FKF Premier League kick-off played at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi yesterday. An 89th-minute sucker punch from Douglas Kibet of Batoto Ba Mungu denied Kogalo the precious three points. The teams played to a goalless draw as they both missed several glorious chances…
The government has set plans to expand Kisumu International Airport in a bid to meet its international aviation standards. The initiative is aimed at robustly boosting connectivity, supporting the tourism circuit, and enhancing economic growth in the Western and Great Lakes Region. Significantly, it will fast-track the export of fresh fish and local farm produce…
Siaya County Governor James Aggrey Orengo is a man under siege, caught in the whirlwinds of political alliance shifts and public expectations. He is standing where calm meets chaos. Orengo’s recent remarks at the funeral event of the late George Oduor, Raila Odinga’s long-serving bodyguard, continue to raise political backlash. In a no-holds-barred speech directed…
Tears flowed freely and joy engulfed Nyalenda-Kisumu City after a family reunited with their son, who went missing aged 4 years. After years of pain, anxiety, and hopes, Jacob Odhiambo (found son), David Okiki (father) and Lillian Atieno (mother) persistent prayers were answered when they miraculously reunited yesterday. Odhiambo, initially named Peter Okiki, disappeared without…
Individuals and marauding ‘Gangs of Terror’ have their days numbered following a terse warning issued by Kisumu County Police. The law enforcement officers have reiterated their commitment to maintaining law, order and national cohesion. Kisumu Central OCPD Peter Mutai said that they have declared war on crime. “We are telling the criminals to change their…
Two female suspects, Sharon Auma and Nancy Atieno Obura, have been arrested, and a Canik pistol in their possession was recovered in Awasi town, Nyando Sub-County, in Kisumu County. The arrest follows a WhatsApp photo post tha that went viral after being shared by Sharon. In the post, she is seen brandishing a pistol while…
It’s not clear why the likes of Lukio Agonda, William Ouma ‘Chege’, Allan Thigo, John ‘Bobby’ Ogolla, Jonathan Niva, Apollo Oketch, Masanta Osoro, J.J Masiga, Abdul Baraza, Wilberforce Mulamba, Maurice Godwin, and Simon Nyatome who played top-flight soccer until the 70s failed to join the professional ranks. Others who played in the early 80s, such…
For over a decade, Village Elders have dedicated their time, energy and resources to selflessly serve their communities without a paycheck. To voice their support on the issue, a cross-section of Nyanza residents have called on the Kenya Kwanza government to recognize their efforts after offering voluntary services. Speaking during a public participation exercise held…
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has called on the contractors to fast-track the ongoing construction of the Sh1.3 billion Kabonyo Kanyagwal Aquaculture and Fisheries Centre in Nyando sub-county, Kisumu. He expressed his concerns that the multi-billion-shilling initiative, which is currently 15% complete, might delay meeting its set timelines. It’s one of the Kenya Kwanza government’s…
Ambrose Rachier whitewashed fierce opponents to retain the coveted Gor Mahia top seat for the next four years. The seasoned lawyer who first took the helm of Gor in 2008 garnered 658 votes against Dolfina Odhiambo, who bagged 456 votes in an election held at the Nyayo National Stadium, Basketball Gymnasium recently. It was a…