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 2 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 2 months ago
Calls for integration as annual Luo festival ends
Governor Nyong'o: This is my scorecard, and I delivered on my promises
Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has presented his scorecard to residents, stating that he has delivered on his campaign promises.
By Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago
Governor Nyong'o: This is my scorecard, and I delivered on my promises
EACC recovers Sh300 million public land in Kisumu
Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered Sh300 million land in Kisumu county in a span of two months.
By Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago
EACC recovers Sh300 million public land in Kisumu
10 dead as floods wreak havoc in 20 counties
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo on Tuesday said 20 counties have been affected by the raging floodwaters.
By Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago
10 dead as floods wreak havoc in 20 counties
Ruto steps up bid to secure Raila's backyard as their union blossoms
President William Ruto appears to have found comfort and warmth in Raila's fold as he showered him with praise in Kisumu.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Harold Odhiambo 4 months ago
Ruto steps up bid to secure Raila's backyard as their union blossoms
Kisumu launches innovative cancer dashboard to track cancer patients.
Kisumu County has launched a cancer Epidemiology Dashboard to revolutionize how to track and manage cancer patients.
By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago
Kisumu launches innovative cancer dashboard to track cancer patients.
Public health facilities to be prioritised in NHIF pending bills payment
The government has already paid Sh5 billion of the Sh19 billion outstanding bill.
By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago
Public health facilities to be prioritised in NHIF pending bills payment
State lines up electricity projects in Nyanza, Western
The Energy Ministry has announced plans for major electricity projects in Nyanza and Western to boost power supply.
By Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago
State lines up electricity projects in Nyanza, Western
Police gun down suspect in murder of Wells Fargo manager
Investigations into the murder of Wells Fargo HR Manager Willis Ayieko took a dramatic turn Thursday when police shot dead a suspect believed to have been involved in his killing.
By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago
Police gun down suspect in murder of Wells Fargo manager
Family of murdered Wells Fargo HR manager demands justice
The family of slain Wells Fargo HR Manager Willis Ayieko is demanding for justice as they struggle to come to terms with his brutal murder.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Benard Lusigi 5 months ago
Family of murdered Wells Fargo HR manager demands justice
Wanga says ODM to field presidential candidate in 2027 polls
ODM party will field candidates for key positions in the 2027 General Election including the presidency, National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has said.
By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago
Wanga says ODM to field presidential candidate in 2027 polls
Bill seeks to boost maternal health services in Siaya
Siaya MCAs are pushing for legislation to improve access to maternal and reproductive healthcare in public health facilities.
By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago
Bill seeks to boost maternal health services in Siaya
Ministry of Energy announces plans to revive Muhoroni gas turbine
Located on the border of Kisumu and Kericho counties the plant will play a key role in curbing frequent power shortages experienced in parts of Western and Rift Valley regions.
By Olivia Odhiambo 5 months ago
Ministry of Energy announces plans to revive Muhoroni gas turbine
Rarieda sub-county gets maternity theatre to boost healthcare
Siaya Governor James Orengo's administration has opened maternity theatre complex at Madiany sub-county hospital in Rarieda.
By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
Rarieda sub-county gets maternity theatre to boost healthcare
ODM, UDA leaders gang up against Gachagua
Kimani Ichung'wah described Gachagua's claims of impeachment as a creation of his own and friends as Gladys Wanga claimed the decision to criticise his boss was unwarranted.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Benard Lusigi 6 months ago
ODM, UDA leaders gang up against Gachagua
ODM criticises Gachagua over remarks on President Ruto
ODM hits out at DP Gachagua's remarks on President William Ruto, urges him to focus on service delivery, and distances itself from impeachment plans.
By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
ODM criticises Gachagua over remarks on President Ruto
KDF hands over Sh2.4 billion MV Uhuru II to Kenya Railways
The Kenya Shipyard Limited has handed over the Sh2.4 billion MV Uhuru II vessel to Kenya Railways Cooperation.
By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
KDF hands over Sh2.4 billion MV Uhuru II to Kenya Railways
Kisumu launches DNA and CPR Molecular Diagnostic Platform
DG Owili said the molecular laboratory is a landmark milestone not only in testing and monitoring HIV cases but also other pathogens such as Covid-19, TB, HPV and Hepatitis.
By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
Kisumu launches DNA and CPR Molecular Diagnostic Platform
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital elevated to level 6 status
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital elevated to a level 6 facility; to now operate as a State parastatal handling referrals within and without Kisumu.
By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital elevated to level 6 status
President Ruto unveils key projects in Kisumu
President William Ruto unveiled key projects in health, agriculture, and blue economy in Kisumu as he concluded his four-day Nyanza working tour.
By Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago
President Ruto unveils key projects in Kisumu
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 7 months ago
Ruto warns CSs against bias, asks them to serve all Kenyans equally
Ruto's Nyanza tour ignites talk of grand coalition for 2027 election
ODM officials and Raila's close allies push for a political marriage akin to Azimio coalition. President says his collaboration with Raila will not end with support for his bid for AUC post.
By James Omoro and Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago
Ruto's Nyanza tour ignites talk of grand coalition for 2027 election
Raila pushes for closer Africa unity, integration and more trade
Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has called for escalated unity and integration among African countries.
By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago
Raila pushes for closer Africa unity, integration and more trade
CS Joho warns illegal miners of stern action
Joho instructed mining officers in the region to actively monitor mining sites
By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago
CS Joho warns illegal miners of stern action
Opiyo Wandayi rallies Nyanza to support Ruto at thanksgiving event
He described their working union with Kenya Kwanza Alliance as the first milestone in a bigger political journey for the region.
By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago
Opiyo Wandayi rallies Nyanza to support Ruto at thanksgiving event
Kisumu county constructs Sh64 million agriculture college
Governor Anyang' Nyong'o's administration has constructed a Sh64 million agriculture college to boost the sector in Kisumu county.
By Olivia Odhiambo 7 months ago
Kisumu county constructs Sh64 million agriculture college
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Raila: I talked to Ruto about new Cabinet nominees
ODM leader Raila Odinga has revealed he had discussions with President Wiliam Ruto before four of his allies were nominated to join the Cabinet.
By Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago
Raila: I talked to Ruto about new Cabinet nominees
Learners and management at Kisumu Special School decry the poor state of the center
The school handles learners with physical and mental impairments.
By Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago
Learners and management at Kisumu Special School decry the poor state of the center
Atwoli backs Ruto Cabinet picks, urges youth inclusion
COTU Sec-Gen Francis Atwoli backs President Ruto's decision to nominate four top ODM leaders to Cabinet citing their competency, urges him to name young people to the remaining slots.
By Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago
Atwoli backs Ruto Cabinet picks, urges youth inclusion
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Intrigue and betrayal: Raila's risky union with Ruto
Observers believe Raila has taken a treacherous path but is on a mission to finally retire from politics while enjoying the trappings of government power.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 8 months ago
Intrigue and betrayal: Raila's risky union with Ruto
Raila to Ruto: Heed people's warning shot
Raila says grievances raised by demonstrators affected all Kenyans and had been raised in the National Dialogue report.
By Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
Raila to Ruto: Heed people's warning shot
Raila criticises court decision allowing military streets' deployment
Azimio chief Raila Odinga faults court decision to allow KDF deployment, claims military's role is to protect Kenya from internal strikes and foreign aggression.
By Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
Raila criticises court decision allowing military streets' deployment
Kenyan universities urged to embrace online learning
Prof Florence Indende of Maseno University and one of the COIL experts said among the challenges they are facing in incorporating the program in the institutions is internet connectivity.
By Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
Kenyan universities urged to embrace online learning
Azimio asks gov't to hold national conversation with Gen Z protesters
Wandayi argued that the Finance Bill 2024 was just a trigger but there were clear signs of pent-up emotions and frustrations that the young ones have lived with for too long.
By Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
Azimio asks gov't to hold national conversation with Gen Z protesters
How Azimio MPs plot to stop Finance Bill, but can they?
Azimio la Umoja Coalition is laying down a plan to frustrate the controversial Finance Bill 2024 as opposition against some of the tax proposals contained in the Bill continues to mount.
By Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
How Azimio MPs plot to stop Finance Bill, but can they?
Kisumu seeks Sh1b to repair roads destroyed by floods
Residents complained about the poor roads that were affecting access to markets, schools and hospitals.
By Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
Kisumu seeks Sh1b to repair roads destroyed by floods
Stop ethnic politics, Wandayi tells Nyeri Governor
Azimio warns UDA leaders from castigating those who voted against them.
By Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
Stop ethnic politics, Wandayi tells Nyeri Governor
Nyong'o threatens to de-register contractors bullying Kisumu County staff
Nyong'o issued a stern warning and threatened to delete bids.
By Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
Nyong'o threatens to de-register contractors bullying Kisumu County staff
Kisumu participates in study on cause of death among adults with HIV
Kisumu County will participate in a new study that seeks to establish the cause of death among adults with HIV in the region.
By Olivia Odhiambo 10 months ago
Kisumu participates in study on cause of death among adults with HIV
Parliament resumes sittings after short break
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