Nine family members die in suspected arson in Ugunja
Nine family members die in a suspected arson attack in Ugunja, Siaya, investigations ongoing, assistant chief Robert Odongo confirms.
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago
Nine family members die in suspected arson in Ugunja
Infrastructure projects set to transform Siaya's new towns
According to Governor Orengo, the ongoing construction of ring-roads in Sega, Usenge and Ndori towns are intended to improve connectivity, scale up the towns' competitiveness and attract investments.
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago
Infrastructure projects set to transform Siaya's new towns
Orengo is right, say Siaya Ward Reps amid ouster push
James Orengo may be feeling the heat from a section of ODM leaders and Nyanza professionals calling for his impeachment, but several MCAs have dismissed the impeachment calls.
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago
Orengo is right, say Siaya Ward Reps amid ouster push
Bondo MP Ochanda opposes Raila's NG-CDF proposal
Bondo MP Gideon Ochanda has opposed ODM leader Raila Odinga's push to place the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) under county governments.
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago
Bondo MP Ochanda opposes Raila's NG-CDF proposal
Emotional tributes as Raila's bodyguard George Oduor is buried
In flowery tributes, several speakers commended the late George Oduor for his loyalty, calm nature, and professionalism.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago
Emotional tributes as Raila's bodyguard George Oduor is buried
'Dead' Siaya man returns home few days after his burial
'Dead' Siaya man returns home few days after his burial
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago
'Dead' Siaya man returns home few days after his burial
Siaya residents question move to impeach CEC
MCAs' plan to impeach Trade CEC Grace Agola over alleged incompetence and violation of the Constitution has put them on a collision course with a section of the residents.
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago
Siaya residents question move to impeach CEC
Raila leads tributes for George Oduor, his loyal bodyguard of over 30 years
He was Jaramogi Odinga's security man from the 1980s before transitioning to Raila after the former Vice President's death.
By Ronald Kipruto and Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago
Raila leads tributes for George Oduor, his loyal bodyguard of over 30 years
Siaya MCAs move to impeach Trade CEC Grace Agola
Siaya CEC Member for Trade, Grace Agola, is facing possible impeachment after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) launched a motion to remove her from office.
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago
Siaya MCAs move to impeach Trade CEC Grace Agola
Sh46 million project to tackle water shortage in Siaya
Governor James Orengo's administration has stepped up efforts to address the problem of water shortage in Sakwa area by investing in a Sh46 million water project.
By Isaiah Gwengi 2 months ago
Sh46 million project to tackle water shortage in Siaya
Locals protest against gold leaching plant
The residents, who held peaceful demonstrations on Wednesday, said the plant is likely to cause serious effects on the environment.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Locals protest against gold leaching plant
ODM will have a presidential candidate in 2027, says Oburu
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, who hinted at ODM having a presidential candidate in the 2027 elections, said no party is always formed to be in the opposition.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
ODM will have a presidential candidate in 2027, says Oburu
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This man Bethwel Ogot: Inside life and times of Kenya's leading scholar
He was the President of the International Scientific Committee for the preparation of UNESCO's General History of Africa.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
This man Bethwel Ogot: Inside life and times of Kenya's leading scholar
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Scramble for 'brown gold' leaves Lake Victoria's shoreline in limbo
Residents tell stories of how the once vibrant beachfront with has been left barren. Left behind are damaged roads, ugly, dangerous open pits, and gullies
By Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago
Scramble for 'brown gold' leaves Lake Victoria's shoreline in limbo
Siaya fishermen decry harassment by Ugandan police
Thousands of fishermen in Siaya County have raised concern over frequent harassment and arrests by Ugandan authorities.
By Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago
Siaya fishermen decry harassment by Ugandan police
Guard allegedly mauled to death by dogs
A 27-year-old man was allegedly mauled to death by dogs in Ajigo sub-location, Bondo sub-county.
By Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago
Guard allegedly mauled to death by dogs
Ruto and Museveni back Raila for AUC chair bid
President William Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni both said that Raila Odinga possesses the necessary credentials for the job.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago
Ruto and Museveni back Raila for AUC chair bid
Calls for integration as annual Luo festival ends
The three-day annual cultural festival, dubbed Piny Luo, came to an end Thursday with leaders calling for the integration of East African communities.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago
Calls for integration as annual Luo festival ends
All systems go as Siaya set to host fourth 'Piny Luo' festival this year
The two-day event is designed to celebrate the beauty and allure of the four Luo-Nyanza counties, but also the profound significance of Siaya County in Luo history.
By Isaiah Gwengi 5 months ago
All systems go as Siaya set to host fourth 'Piny Luo' festival this year
Siaya residents ask Orengo to resuscitate ailing health facilities
Besides lack of water and toilets, buildings at some dispensaries have been condemned.
By Isaiah Gwengi 5 months ago
Siaya residents ask Orengo to resuscitate ailing health facilities
Koffi's Kisumu performance annoys fans
According to a source, Congolese musician Koffi Olomide was only paid for appearance.
By Isaiah Gwengi 5 months ago
Koffi's Kisumu performance annoys fans
Stakeholders call for sustainable fisheries
Beach Management Unit network national chairman Tom Guda said capture fisheries is experiencing serious neglect by the government.
By Isaiah Gwengi 6 months ago
Stakeholders call for sustainable fisheries
Use the proposed taxation Bill to ease high cost of living, MPs told
In Mombasa, the few residents who turned up poked holes in the proposed changes in interest rates and retirement benefit sections of the tax Bill.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Joachim Bwana 6 months ago
Use the proposed taxation Bill to ease high cost of living, MPs told
Siaya unveils Sh412 million emergency medical plan
Siaya county Department of Health has unveiled a five-year Emergency Medical Care plan to curb deaths associated with trauma, obstetric emergencies and acute medical conditions.
By Isaiah Gwengi 6 months ago
Siaya unveils Sh412 million emergency medical plan
Woman arrested, 'boyfriend' escapes in hunt for Ayieko killers
Detectives have arrested a second suspect in connection with the abduction and killing of Wells Fargo Human Resources Manager Willis Ayieko.
By Benjamin Imende and Isaiah Gwengi 7 months ago
Woman arrested, 'boyfriend' escapes in hunt for Ayieko killers
Residents protest closure of gold mining site in Rarieda
The Government has ordered for the closure of a gold mine in Ramba in Rarieda sub-county, sparking protests from local miners.
By Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Residents protest closure of gold mining site in Rarieda
Nyakang'o flags counties for soaring pending bills
The Controller of Budget has censured counties for accumulating over Sh181 billion pending bills, exceeding wage bills and failing to meet their own source revenue.
By Mumo Munuve and Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Nyakang'o flags counties for soaring pending bills
Orengo's tax proposals to raise cost of healthcare
Residents of Siaya are staring at tougher times ahead following proposals by Governor James Orengo's administration to increase charges for various services.
By Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Orengo's tax proposals to raise cost of healthcare
Bondo residents fault Orengo's Sh25 million ECD project
A section of residents have dismissed plans by Siaya Governor James Orengo's administration to construct a Sh25 million Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre in Bondo municipality.
By Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Bondo residents fault Orengo's Sh25 million ECD project
Ruto warns CSs against bias, asks them to serve all Kenyans equally
President William Ruto has warned his Cabinet Secretaries against bias when delivering development projects to Kenyans.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
Ruto warns CSs against bias, asks them to serve all Kenyans equally
County acquires 21 motorcycles to boost extension services
Siaya county government has procured 21 motorcycles to boost field extension services.
By Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
County acquires 21 motorcycles to boost extension services
Siaya records low mother-to-child HIV transmission
Siaya County has registered lower rates of HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, a report by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has revealed.
By Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
Siaya records low mother-to-child HIV transmission
Nyangera Primary: Siaya's 'forgotten' school crying out for help to stay afloat
A rusty roof and collapsing mud walls prepare you for what to expect at the center, tucked inside Yimbo East ward in Siaya County.
By Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
Nyangera Primary: Siaya's 'forgotten' school crying out for help to stay afloat
County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status
Traders at Usenge, which was among the centres elevated to town status now cry for help, with their only prayer being for it to be downgraded to a market centre.
By Isaiah Gwengi 10 months ago
County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status
High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo found dead in his house
The 57-year-old judge was alone in the house when the incident occurred.
By Isaiah Gwengi 10 months ago
High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo found dead in his house
Pay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government
The workers said payment of the arrears had been approved but they were yet to receive any money.
By Isaiah Gwengi 11 months ago
Pay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government
Questions as man defecates on Jesus Christ's statue at Bondo Catholic church
The motive of the incident is still unknown as nothing else was destroyed or stolen at the said premise.
By Isaiah Gwengi 11 months ago
Questions as man defecates on Jesus Christ's statue at Bondo Catholic church
KPA seeks to transform Kisumu port into cruise ship hub
The government has embarked on an ambitious plan to transform Kisumu Port into a cruise ship hub as efforts to revamp lake transport gain momentum.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Clara Sande 11 months ago
KPA seeks to transform Kisumu port into cruise ship hub
Nyong'o directs CECs to file weekly reports on projects' progress
The County has about Sh1 billion in pending Bills.
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 year ago
Nyong'o directs CECs to file weekly reports on projects' progress
Siaya MCAs approve Ogenga as assembly clerk
Ogenga emerged top among 11 candidates shortlisted for the position and was on Monday confirmed as the substantive assembly clerk.
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 year ago
Siaya MCAs approve Ogenga as assembly clerk
Social media emerges as Ruto's most potent opposition
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