Nine Candidates Cleared for Ol-Kalou By-Election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cleared nine candidates to contest the Ol-Kalou parliamentary by-election set for July 16, 2026.
Oburu calls for end to cash-driven politics, urges voters to prioritise service
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has urged voters to prioritise integrity, competence and service delivery when choosing leaders, warning against the growing influence...
Rights Groups Demand Reshuffle of Kisumu Police Commanders Over Rising Crime and Political Violence
Human rights activists in Kisumu have raised alarm over what they described as worsening insecurity and political intolerance in the Nyanza region, calling...
Former MP David Were’s Son Killed in Late-Night Kisumu Attack
The family of former Matungu Member of Parliament David Were is in mourning following the death of his son, Hannington Were, who was...
New aspirant enters Kisumu Central race as 2027 nears
The race for the Kisumu Central parliamentary seat gained a new contender on Saturday as businessman Abdul Dubai declared his interest in the...
Gladys Wanga Calls for Respect and Dignity in Leadership
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has written an emotional open letter to Siaya Governor James Orengo following remarks he recently made about her....
Siaya governor James Orengo raises alarm after withdrawal of security detail
Siaya Governor James Orengo has raised concerns after his security personnel were allegedly withdrawn by the national government. He said all the officers...
Orengo defends remarks on Wanga, says they must be seen in wider political context
Siaya Governor James Orengo defended himself over remarks he allegedly made about Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, saying the comments should be viewed...
Government Needs Sh 2 Billion to Fund Police Reforms and Welfare Programs, says PS Omollo
Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has announced that the government is seeking about Sh.2 billion to support ongoing reforms...
Activist demands Kisumu security chiefs to probe OCS over alleged illegal demolition
Human rights activist has accused Kisumu Central Police Station Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Chief Inspector Benson Matheka of overseeing an allegedly unlawful demolition...
EACC recovers Sh207.7m in unexplained assets from former Trans Nzoia accountant
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a court order for the forfeiture of assets worth Sh207.7million linked to a former government...
32 nations line up for Africa Cycling Championships in Kisumu
A record 354 cyclists from 32 African countries will compete in the 2026 Africa Road Cycling Championships, which began in Kisumu on Wednesday,...
Kisumu county commissioner orders probe into demolition of church, ECDE centre
Kisumu County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan has ordered an investigation into the demolition of a church and an early childhood development education (ECDE) centre...
Siaya leaders pledge support for Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid
Siaya County leaders have pledged to support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, citing the broad-based political arrangement and development projects in...
Kisumu summit adopts six-point peace roadmap ahead of 2027 polls
Stakeholders at a two-day peace and leadership summit in Kisumu have adopted a six-point roadmap to strengthen security, promote inclusive governance and prevent...
