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Gospel of deception: How 'Mzungu pastor' used prayer to lure over 100 Kisii women
Under the guise of spiritual guidance and offering better chance abroad, the ‘pastor’ allegedly manipulated women in Kisii, recording and exploiting them,
By Stanley Ongwae 25 days ago
Gospel of deception: How 'Mzungu pastor' used prayer to lure over 100 Kisii women
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EACC charges man who died seven years ago in Nyamira tender case
Officer who died seven years ago is among seven Nyamira County Assembly employees set to face trial at an anti-corruption court over alleged tender manipulation.
By Stanley Ongwae 26 days ago
EACC charges man who died seven years ago in Nyamira tender case
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Matiang'i faces Gusii backlash over 'six-piece' Jubilee push
Presidential hopeful Dr Fred Matiang’i is facing mounting pressure from his Gusii backyard following his call for voters to elect only Jubilee Party candidates in the 2027 polls.
By Stanley Ongwae 28 days ago
Matiang'i faces Gusii backlash over 'six-piece' Jubilee push
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Litigation costs, salaries for two speakers weigh on Nyamira Assembly
Labour Court found former Speaker Okero was unlawfully removed and is entitled to his salary until August 2027.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
Litigation costs, salaries for two speakers weigh on Nyamira Assembly
OCS embarks on a 10-day walk to rally support fort community policing
A Nyamira Police officer has embarked on a 10-day walk across the counties of Nyanza and Western in his quest to rally support for community policing.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
OCS embarks on a 10-day walk to rally support fort community policing
'Juogi': Raila's spirit awakens at Nyanza Drama festivals
The performance of the dance titled "Juogi" moved the audience into a solemn moment as they brought back memories of Raila in the story that was told through a creative cultural dance.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
'Juogi': Raila's spirit awakens at Nyanza Drama festivals
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Ministry clamps down on drama festivals to limit controversial works
The Ministry of Education imposes strict controls on Nyanza regional drama festivals, limiting controversial works and requiring participant details amid concerns over government criticism.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
Ministry clamps down on drama festivals to limit controversial works
Kisii schools upgrade sibling rivalry as they fight for rugby 15s trophy
Kisii School, Cardinal Otunga Mosocho and Nyambaria Boys will be upgrading their sibling rivalry in this year’s Lake Region Term One schools championships.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
Kisii schools upgrade sibling rivalry as they fight for rugby 15s trophy
Kisii School triumph in rescheduled boys' basketball final
Kisii School defeated Nyanchwa, who have been multiple champions, in the high-stakes final that saw the former basketball champions concede defeat after a 102-89 loss.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
Kisii School triumph in rescheduled boys' basketball final
Agro traders relieved with partnership for capital
Agricultural traders in Western Kenya will now be enjoying wider business prospects after a financial technology company partnered with a major supplier in the Region.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
Agro traders relieved with partnership for capital
United opposition vows to block the sale of government entities
Opposition leaders have vowed to block efforts by President William Ruto to sell government stakes in important State organisations.
By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago
United opposition vows to block the sale of government entities
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Opposition: We're compiling report to pursue officers over rallies violence
The United Opposition has announced plans to hold police officers, their superiors, and the Inspector General of Police accountable for alleged violence at its political rallies.
By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago
Opposition: We're compiling report to pursue officers over rallies violence
Matiang'i declared Gusii kingpin as Opposition projects unity
The United Opposition made a forceful entry into the Gusii region in campaigns that also saw former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i declared the region’s spokesperson.
By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago
Matiang'i declared Gusii kingpin as Opposition projects unity
Political showdown marks United Opposition rallies in Gusii
A political showdown marked the return of Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i to his Gusii home on Monday as rival camps emerged, leading to chaotic incidents.
By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago
Political showdown marks United Opposition rallies in Gusii
Boy fights for life after arrow attack by another pupil
A pupil from Rateti Primary School is fighting for his life in an Eldoret hospital after being pierced with an arrow by a fellow learner.
By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago
Boy fights for life after arrow attack by another pupil
KJSEA candidate who missed results admitted to senior school
As all other candidates wrote on customised scripts of the KJSEA that were done in October 2025, Sylvia Nyaboke wrote hers on photocopied examination material.
By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago
KJSEA candidate who missed results admitted to senior school
Nyamira leaders demand audit of Sh2.7b schools projects
A row is brewing in Nyamira over Sh2.7 billion fund by the Kuwait Government to rehabilitate 72 schools in the county. 
By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago
Nyamira leaders demand audit of Sh2.7b schools projects
Baseball federation rolls out training for teachers
Baseball Kenya has rolled out training for sports teachers across the country ahead of the introduction of the discipline in the secondary school games calendar.
By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago
Baseball federation rolls out training for teachers
Jubilee Party moves to consolidate Nyanza support ahead of 2027 polls
Jubilee Party has embarked on a major reorganisation in Nyanza, days after a shake-up in the party leadership that saw two top positions in the formation shift to the region.
By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago
Jubilee Party moves to consolidate Nyanza support ahead of 2027 polls
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Real hustler crawls away dejected as Ruto dishes out Nyota millions
Margaret Ajema, who has severe physical disability, was locked out and denied access.
By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago
Real hustler crawls away dejected as Ruto dishes out Nyota millions
PS Isaboke champions Ruto's development agenda ahead of visit
He highlighted President William Ruto’s upcoming visit to Kisii County on January 29, noting that the engagements are tied to a concrete development agenda under NYOTA.
By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago
PS Isaboke champions Ruto's development agenda ahead of visit
Oburu to critics: Orange party will stay in broad-based government
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and other officials stormed Kisii County to consolidate the party’s support base, dismissing the faction led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna as detractors.
By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago
Oburu to critics: Orange party will stay in broad-based government
Nyamira, Kajiado counties risk losing donor funding over questionable expenditure
Nyamira County Government is staring at being locked out of donor funding after the National Treasury suspended two World Bank-financed projects following unexplained irregularities.
By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago
Nyamira, Kajiado counties risk losing donor funding over questionable expenditure
Best performing schools receive influx of admission requests
Parents are on the rush to list their Senior School learners in top-performing schools ahead of the start of admissions on Monday.
By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago
Best performing schools receive influx of admission requests
Ruto allies in Gusii in a spot over road projects
In the current financial year, Nyamira County missed out on allocations for road projects. Ruto’s supporters have been accused of failing to deliver on promises.
By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago
Ruto allies in Gusii in a spot over road projects
Ruto's men on the spot over missing road allocations
Sympathisers of the Broad-based Government in Kisii and Nyamira are on the spot
By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago
Ruto's men on the spot over missing road allocations
Gospel of deception: How 'Mzungu pastor' used prayer to lure over 100 Kisii women
Under the guise of spiritual guidance and offering better chance abroad, the ‘pastor’ allegedly manipulated women in Kisii, recording and exploiting them,
By Stanley Ongwae 25 days ago
Gospel of deception: How 'Mzungu pastor' used prayer to lure over 100 Kisii women
Premium
EACC charges man who died seven years ago in Nyamira tender case
Officer who died seven years ago is among seven Nyamira County Assembly employees set to face trial at an anti-corruption court over alleged tender manipulation.
By Stanley Ongwae 26 days ago
EACC charges man who died seven years ago in Nyamira tender case
Premium
Matiang'i faces Gusii backlash over 'six-piece' Jubilee push
Presidential hopeful Dr Fred Matiang’i is facing mounting pressure from his Gusii backyard following his call for voters to elect only Jubilee Party candidates in the 2027 polls.
By Stanley Ongwae 28 days ago
Matiang'i faces Gusii backlash over 'six-piece' Jubilee push
Premium
Litigation costs, salaries for two speakers weigh on Nyamira Assembly
Labour Court found former Speaker Okero was unlawfully removed and is entitled to his salary until August 2027.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
Litigation costs, salaries for two speakers weigh on Nyamira Assembly
OCS embarks on a 10-day walk to rally support fort community policing
A Nyamira Police officer has embarked on a 10-day walk across the counties of Nyanza and Western in his quest to rally support for community policing.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
OCS embarks on a 10-day walk to rally support fort community policing
'Juogi': Raila's spirit awakens at Nyanza Drama festivals
The performance of the dance titled "Juogi" moved the audience into a solemn moment as they brought back memories of Raila in the story that was told through a creative cultural dance.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
'Juogi': Raila's spirit awakens at Nyanza Drama festivals
Premium
Ministry clamps down on drama festivals to limit controversial works
The Ministry of Education imposes strict controls on Nyanza regional drama festivals, limiting controversial works and requiring participant details amid concerns over government criticism.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
Ministry clamps down on drama festivals to limit controversial works
Kisii schools upgrade sibling rivalry as they fight for rugby 15s trophy
Kisii School, Cardinal Otunga Mosocho and Nyambaria Boys will be upgrading their sibling rivalry in this year’s Lake Region Term One schools championships.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
Kisii schools upgrade sibling rivalry as they fight for rugby 15s trophy
Kisii School triumph in rescheduled boys' basketball final
Kisii School defeated Nyanchwa, who have been multiple champions, in the high-stakes final that saw the former basketball champions concede defeat after a 102-89 loss.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
Kisii School triumph in rescheduled boys' basketball final
Agro traders relieved with partnership for capital
Agricultural traders in Western Kenya will now be enjoying wider business prospects after a financial technology company partnered with a major supplier in the Region.
By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago
Agro traders relieved with partnership for capital
United opposition vows to block the sale of government entities
Opposition leaders have vowed to block efforts by President William Ruto to sell government stakes in important State organisations.
By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago
United opposition vows to block the sale of government entities
Premium
Opposition: We're compiling report to pursue officers over rallies violence
The United Opposition has announced plans to hold police officers, their superiors, and the Inspector General of Police accountable for alleged violence at its political rallies.
By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago
Opposition: We're compiling report to pursue officers over rallies violence
Matiang'i declared Gusii kingpin as Opposition projects unity
The United Opposition made a forceful entry into the Gusii region in campaigns that also saw former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i declared the region’s spokesperson.
By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago
Matiang'i declared Gusii kingpin as Opposition projects unity
Political showdown marks United Opposition rallies in Gusii
A political showdown marked the return of Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i to his Gusii home on Monday as rival camps emerged, leading to chaotic incidents.
By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago
Political showdown marks United Opposition rallies in Gusii
Kang'ata ditches UDA
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