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Inside Raila Odinga's mausoleum: A memorial built around legacy

President Ruto has unveiled Raila Odinga’s mausoleum in Siaya, a memorial that captures the late former PM's political journey and legacy through architecture, photographs and artworks.

By Rodgers Otiso 5 days ago

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Nyanza steps up fight against newborn deaths as preterm babies face care gaps

Kenya is to the efforts to reduce neonatal deaths and improve care for premature and critically ill newborns.

By Rodgers Otiso 8 days ago

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Raila anniversary: Kang'o ka Jaramogi emerges as a fortress of knowledge and history

The government has allocated Sh30 million for the Raila mausoleum, with construction beginning in July after the site was handed over to government engineers.

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LSK maintains targeted court boycott against 15 judges

LSK President Charles Kanjama said the targeted boycott remains in force now that the courts have resumed normal operations.

By Rodgers Otiso 16 days ago

KUSU issues seven-day strike notice over delayed CBA

KUSU has issued a seven-day strike notice over delays in concluding and implementing the 2025–2029 CBA, with industrial action set to begin on October 2 if the dispute remains unresolved.

By Rodgers Otiso 17 days ago

Mamboleo building collapse puts authorities on the spot over repeated warnings

Questions have emerged over the enforcement of safety warnings after a four-storey building collapsed in Mamboleo, Kisumu County.

By Rodgers Otiso 21 days ago

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Prostate therapy offers men hope for sexual function after treatment

Prostate therapy at Aga Khan hospital is offering men hope for sexual function.

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Nyongo in the spot as Controller of Budget pushes counties to seal revenue leakages

The Office of the CoB has called on counties to tighten their revenue collection systems and plug loopholes that could expose public funds to leakages

By Rodgers Otiso 22 days ago

Sifuna pledges to replace taxi torched in Homa Bay violence, after Standard story

Steven’s case is part of the wider destruction of vehicles witnessed during the Homa Bay violence.

By Rodgers Otiso 24 days ago

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Taxi man fighting to rebuild livelihood after car torched in Homa Bay violence

For taxi driver Steven Otieno, the August 16 violence in Homa Bay has left him nursing injuries and the loss of the vehicle that was his source of livelihood.

By Rodgers Otiso 25 days ago

MPs propose consolidated fund to make tertiary education free

The proposed fund would cover students in TVET institutions, KMTC, diploma colleges, teachers’ training colleges and universities.

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Sickle Cell: A strange malaria advantage, but not immunity

Some sickle cell warriors in malaria-endemic Kisumu say they rarely test positive for malaria.

By Rodgers Otiso 29 days ago

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11 Months of pain: Baby Ethan's deadly fight for a new liver that never came

For nearly a year, Ms Aluoch's life revolved around hospital corridors, medical tests, blood transfusions and the fragile hope that her firstborn son would one day get better.

By Rodgers Otiso 1 month ago

Police and youth in Kisumu use football to build trust and tackle insecurity

Police officers drawn from different stations across Kisumu County faced off against a community team known as Mbogi, comprising youths from informal settlements

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Kisumu health facilities put on alert amid fears of flash floods

Kisumu’s health system is on high alert as the county prepares for possible severe flooding during the October-November-December (OND) 2026 rainy season.

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A mother's sacrifice, Sh6m cost for liver and the battle they ultimately lost

For nearly a year, Lilian Aluoch's life revolved around hospital corridors, medical tests, blood transfusions and the fragile hope that her firstborn son would one day get better.

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Beyond diagnosis: Why Kenya needs to bring liver transplantation closer home

For families whose children develop advanced liver disease, the challenge is often not the diagnosis, but what follows: when doctors know the required treatment, yet it is not available in Kenya.

By Rodgers Otiso 1 month ago

The long walk to break silence on mental health

For years, Frederick Gori struggled with many challenges, yet he did not know that what he was experiencing had anything to do with mental health.

By Rodgers Otiso 1 month ago

How a Kisumu woman is turning Lake Victoria's pollution problem into an environmental opportunity

Managing fish waste requires coordinated systems, investment, enforcement, research, markets and stronger partnerships.

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As Homa Bay leaders shuttle in choppers, local roads are an eyesore

Linda Mwanainchi's rally in Homa Bay County on Sunday exposed the region’s underbelly of poor roads and neglected infrastructure.

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Malaria testing: New machine cuts diagnosis to just one minute

For years, diagnosing malaria at Kisumu County Referral Hospital has depended on a painstaking process that demands time, concentration and highly skilled laboratory hands.

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Family demands justice after 33-Year-old rider is allegedly killed by police

James Onyango’s relatives say they were left devastated and searching for answers after receiving news that he had been shot at Masogo Market.

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When cancer screening comes to the doorstep: Kisumu's new battle to prevent avoidable deaths

Kisumu has launched a mobile cancer screening clinic to bring early detection and prevention services closer to communities across the Lake Region.

By Rodgers Otiso 2 months ago

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New HIV research offers hope amid drug resistance and transmission challenges

Kenyan-led HIV research offers new evidence on drug resistance, treatment and preventing mother-to-child transmission.

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Years of waiting, one machine, thousands of lives

Kenyan patients living with severe heart disease now have hope through the installation of a modern heart-lung machine at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu.

By Rodgers Otiso 2 months ago

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Radical schools' agricultural project eases technology transfer to learners, families

School compounds that were once dominated by ornamental flowers and unused spaces are evolving as a new form of learning.

By Rodgers Otiso 2 months ago

EACC seeks to recover Sh790 million Prisons land in Kisumu

EACC seeks to recover 7.6 acres of public land in Kisumu, grabbed from Kenya Prisons Service and converted into private ownership fradulently.

By Rodgers Otiso 2 months ago

Deaf Community healing the mind using Football

A football tournament in Kisumu is helping older members of the deaf community combat loneliness and improve their mental well-being.

By Rodgers Otiso 2 months ago

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Why Kisumu city is under siege

So bad is the situation that barely a day passes without a violent criminal attack being reported.

By Rodgers Otiso 2 months ago

Family demands justice for boda boda rider killed in Kisumu church chaos

For the family of 31-year-old Dickson Oduongo, what began as a normal Sunday turned tragic after he was killed during chaos that erupted near St Stephen’s ACK Cathedral

By Rodgers Otiso 2 months ago

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Lake Victoria's choking crisis: How pollution is turning Winam Gulf into a stinking hazard

Pollution, sewage discharge, agricultural runoff and climate change are driving eutrophication in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf, threatening ecosystems.

By Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago

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Inside Lake Victoria's smelly affair

Pollution, sewage discharge, agricultural runoff and climate change are driving eutrophication in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf, threatening ecosystems and public health.

By Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago

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Journalists at risk of burnout as MCK pushes for better mental health reporting and support

Journalists urged to strengthen ethical reporting on mental health while also prioritising their own mental well-being, as Kenya prepares for the next General Election.

By Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago

PS Omollo urges churches to reject divisive politics, promote peace

Interior PS Raymond Omollo has urged religious leaders to safeguard the sanctity of church pulpits by ensuring they are used to promote peace, rather than political intolerance.

By Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago

Kisumu opens memorial park in honour of Baby Pendo

The park, which stands on the grounds of the former Kachok dumpsite, is a symbol of remembrance and a public reminder of the tragic events that claimed Baby Pendo’s life.

By Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago

Sh95m illicit goods destroyed in Kisumu

Illicit goods worth more than Sh95 million have been destroyed in Kisumu County in a major multi-agency crackdown aimed at dismantling counterfeit trade networks and safeguard public health.

By Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago

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'It's in the genes': How sickle cell disease silently lurks across generations

Sickle cell disease is inherited as an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, and genetic screening, counselling, and public awareness in preventing new cases should be considered.

By Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago

Uproar as woman sexually assaulted, murdered in Kisumu

Police in Kisumu have launched investigations into the murder of a woman whose body was found dumped in Manyatta.

By Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago

Climate change comes with mental health issues

Repeated exposure to floods can contribute to mental health conditions, adding a psychological burden to the physical and economic losses caused by climate-related disasters.

By Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago

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Medical milestone as 17-day-old baby undergoes lifesaving dialysis in Kisumu

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is becoming increasingly common among critically ill newborns, and many cases are preventable.

By Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago