Danstan Omari secures acquittal for Kisii journalist in defamation suit

David Nyokang'i heaved a sigh of relief after Milimani Magistrate's Court cleared him in a defamation case involving a medical doctor.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

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Survivors recall horror of Sondu-Oyugis crash that left 10 wedding guests dead

The survivors sustained light tissue injuries and fractures, while those who remained were left nursing deep cuts and fractures.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Ruto on spot again over Kuria land and Safaricom privatisation

United Opposition Principal Dr. Fred Matiang'i has renewed his criticisms against President William Ruto.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Nyamira by-elections erupt in violence with machetes, torched vehicles

Earlier, a machete-wielding gang had gathered at Tindereti Primary, where chaos ensued.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo impeached

Governor Amos Nyaribo impeached after 23 of 31 MCAs present vote to approve motion sponsored by Majority Leader Julius Matwere.

By Denis Omondi, Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

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Matiang'i blames Ruto for mini polls campaign violence

Matiang'i recounted the Saturday morning incident where Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembea was attacked by armed goods.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Nyaribo under siege as third impeachment bid loads

Governor Amos Nyaribo faces a third attempt at impeachment at the County Assembly over alleged abuse of office and constitutional violations, with the motion scheduled for a special sitting on Monday.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Matiangi accuses Ruto of fund misuse in by-elections

Presidential hopeful Dr Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto of allegedly diverting public monies to fund the ongoing by-election campaigns in Nyamira.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

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Pesky pests blight exports for local avocado farmers

Gorge Menge, a farmer in Borabu, Nyamira County, never suspected the golden spots dotting the leaves of his avocado plants.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

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ODM at 20: Raila's grip in Gusii tested by rising Matiang'i wave

The visit comes several months after he was booed in the region and subjected to hostility from a crowd that once cheered him in the past.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Matiang'i celebrates 'big' win after appellant court overturns conviction

Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i has said he is relieved by the appellant court's verdict that set aside his conviction for the 2088 contempt of court orders.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Drama as MPs trade blows at Kisii funeral

There was drama in Kisii when two youthful MPs turned a funeral dais into a wrestling ring at Sensi village in Kitutu Chache North constituency.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Syndicate dealing in counterfeit alcoholic beverages intercepted

The unlicensed drinks were bearing names and trade symbols resembling popular brands but the security agencies said they were counterfeit.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

University-bound student murdered body found in a shallow grave

Police in Nyamira are investigating a case in which a 22-year-old man is suspected of killing his girlfriend and burying her body at a quarry in Mang'ong'o, Nyamaiya area.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Youths yet to fully claim potential in digital opportunities

Youths in the country are yet to fully exploit opportunities in the digital economy, even as the Government moved to roll out countrywide internet connectivity, Information.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Standard Group journalist's parents buried in emotional ceremony

A sombre mood engulfed Ritembu Village in Kisii County as the parents of Standard Group journalists Edwin Nyarangi and Darius Biyogo were buried on Friday.

By Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

County creates agency to put to end perennial drugs shortage in health facilities

The Agency will be operating under the Nyamira County Healthcare Products and Technologies Financing Act (2025).

By Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

Unregistered Kisii orphanage shut down after defilement of a seven-year-old girl

An unregistered children's home in South Mugirango has been shut down and all children evacuated, following the defilement of a seven-year-old girl allegedly by the facility's proprietor.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Six dead, several injured in Kisii-Sotik road crash involving lorry, matatu

Six people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a grisly road accident that occurred at Kijauri Shopping Centre on Kisii-Sotik road Friday evening.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Relief for expelled Nyamira MCAs after court reinstates them

The 10 Members of Nyamira County Assembly who were suspended four days ago have got relief after the High Court reinstated them.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

The worst of Trump's tariffs on trade has passed, says report

StanChart global outlook predicts trade consensus between America and the rest of the individual countries. Debate on tariffs impact has transcended beyond possible economic losses.

By Stanley Ongwae, Graham Kajilwa 6 months ago

Power tussle in Nyamira as Speaker expels 10 MCAs, suspends 3 others

All the MCAs who were suspended are allies of the impeached Speaker, Mr Enock Okero.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Shock as man butchers wife, cooks her body parts

Residents of Bosansa village in Nyacheki, Kisii County, are reeling in shock after a man killed his wife, dismembered the body, cooked some parts and fed them to their children.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

County turns to tech to counter biting milk shortage

Nyamira County has launched a new initiative to improve the quality of dairy breeds in the region amid a biting milk shortage.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Call for ceasefire after pastor mediating warring factions in Nyamira dies

The effort to reconcile the County Assembly of Nyamira with the Executive suffered a setback after the clergyman who was leading the mediation died.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

High Court upholds impeachment of Nyamira Speaker Okero

Court upholds Nyamira County Assembly speaker Enock Okero's impeachment, nullifies all notices he had published since October 2024 ouster

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Yiembe's dream of officiating at Club World Cup comes true

Kenyan Referee Eliezer Onyango Yiembe has every reason to smile after the government came to his rescue and helped him fulfill his dream of officiating in the Fifa Club World Cup championships.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Nyamira nurses down tools over unmet demands

Nurses in Nyamira County have vowed to paralyze services in healthcare facilities after they went on strike over what they termed frustrations by the county government leadership.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Senate outlaws Nyamira Speaker faction, declares parallel sittings illegal

Senate outlawed the faction of Nyamira County Assembly headed by Speaker Enock Okero and nullified all businesses that were done outside gazetted Assembly chambers.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

No peace at Nyamira Assembly as one faction drags feet to truce

Reconciliation efforts in Nyamira County Assembly failed Tuesday as Speaker Enock Okero's faction boycotted the House reopening, citing alleged assassination plots.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Showdown looms as rival Nyamira Assembly camps meet

A showdown is expected Tuesday at the Nyamira County Assembly as two rival factions prepare to meet for the first time in six months to deliberate on a Senate report.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

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Matiang'i's 2027 bid threatens Ruto and Raila's grip on Gusii

Observers believe that the entry of Matiang'i into the political powerplay is likely to complicate the situation for Ruto and Raila as the Gusii region seeks to chart a new path.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Matiang'i declares 2027 top seat bid, vows to solve country's woes

Matiang'i made the declaration in Kisii on Friday during his maiden return to the region after a long absence since 2022, when Kenya Kwanza took over the reins of power.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

"I am ready!" Matiang'i officially declares 2027 presidential bid

Ex-Interior CS Fred Matiang'i formally declares 2027 presidential bid, cites huge public demand for country's revival after consultations with national leaders.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Tale of Kisii squatters who live near 500 acres of idle land

Families that have lived as squatters in their ancestral land in Kisii Town for six decades heaved sighs of relief after the Senate Committee for Lands visited the area to hear their case.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago

Most KCSE candidates yet to apply for varsity courses

More than half of the KCSE candidates who qualified for university have not applied for their respective degree courses, with 10 days remaining.

By Stanley Ongwae 9 months ago

Death of mother, unborn twins sparks calls to shut down Kisii dispensary

The legislators also recommended an audit into the death incident, saying it was important that the truth be known about what led to the incident.

By Stanley Ongwae 9 months ago

Echoes of War: Ogamba faces teachers backlash over playwright ban

CS Ogamba was met with fury from teachers who told him to reconsider the government's decision to ban schools from dramatising content by playwrights who are non-teachers.

By Stanley Ongwae 9 months ago

Ex-Speaker and his aide charged over 'illegal' recruitment

Former Kisii Speaker David Kombo and an assembly staff have been arraigned in court over alleged employment scandal.

By Stanley Ongwae 9 months ago

Kisii ex-speaker David Kombo, aide in court over alleged job scandal

Kombo who also served for two terms as South Mugirango MP was arrested on Monday evening at Kajiado before he was transported to Kisii.

By Stanley Ongwae 9 months ago