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NCIC youth café promotes peace ahead of 2027 elections

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has brought together young leaders in Kisumu to promote peace, dialogue and national cohesion ahead of...

Health

Kisumu steps up Ebola preparedness amid regional outbreak fears

Health officials in Kisumu County have stepped up disease surveillance and public awareness campaigns amid concerns about the risk of Ebola spreading into...

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National Land Commission to tackle 7,000 pending land disputes

The National Land Commission says it will prioritise thousands of pending land disputes and investigate claims of historical land injustices following a visit...

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Lake Victoria conference seeks action on pollution and climate change

Key regional stakeholders, academics, government officials and private-sector representatives have gathered in Kisumu for a five-day international conference on the challenges facing the...

FeaturedSports

Kisumu to host 2026 African road cycling championships

Kisumu will host the 2026 Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) Road Cycling African Championships from October 21 to 25, with more than 300...

Business

NCBA marks 20 years of Johari asset finance, highlights Kisumu’s role in regional growth

For two decades, asset financing has helped businesses in western Kenya buy the equipment they need to grow. NCBA Group on Friday marked...

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Government launches grassroots data training to improve policy planning

The State Department for Economic Planning has launched a training programme for National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) aimed at improving grassroots data collection...

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LSK maintains targeted court boycott over stalled judicial reforms

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) said on Friday it would maintain a targeted boycott of selected courts after the judicial recess, citing...

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University staff issue seven-day strike notice over stalled CBA talks

University staff in public universities have issued a seven-day strike notice over stalled negotiations for their 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The Kenya...

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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...

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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...

FeaturedSports

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,...

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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...

Politics

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...

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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...

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