Gender
Young women urged to seek political leadership ahead of 2027 general elections
Young women in western Kenya have been urged to seek elective office and support one another to increase their representation in political leadership...
Siaya women MCAs call for more elected women as Usawa Mashinani strengthens legislative capacity
Women Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) in Siaya have called for more women to be elected to political positions, saying greater representation...
Ruth Odinga urges prudent use of NGAAF grants as Kisumu receives Sh82m
Women, youth groups and fisherfolk in Seme Constituency have received grants and income-generating equipment under the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). Kisumu...
Fear of violence keeps Kisumu residents off streets during Saba Saba commemorations
Fear of violence, injuries and alleged abductions kept residents and human rights activists off the streets in Kisumu during this year's Saba Saba...
Kisumu Maendeleo delegates back county leaders, reject fraud allegations at AGM
Delegates of Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organisation from all 35 wards in Kisumu County have reaffirmed their support for the county leadership and resolved...
Kisumu Assembly Women Caucus Calls for Respectful Politics and Unity among Leaders
The Women Caucus of the County Assembly of Kisumu has called for respectful political engagement following recent remarks made by Siaya Governor James...
Female inmates appeal for conjugal rights as parliamentary watchdog calls for amendments to the Sexual Offences Act
A parliamentary watchdog has expressed concern over the high number of sexual offenders languishing behind bars. The Constitutional Implementation and Oversight Committee noted...
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...
