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Gachagua accuses government of sponsoring goons, raises concerns over security
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of sponsoring criminal gangs to intimidate government critics. He alleged that rogue...
Auctioneers seek legal reforms to reflect technology, constitution and economic changes
The Auctioneers Licensing Board has called for reforms to the country's auctioneering laws, saying the legal framework governing the profession is outdated and...
Kisumu youth call for transparency ahead of National Youth Council elections
Youth leaders in Kisumu have called for greater transparency ahead of Sunday's National Youth Council (NYC) elections, saying key electoral information has yet...
New Chambers: Kisumu County Assembly building 80 Percent Complete, says Speaker
The construction of Kisumu County Assembly's new chambers is 80 percent complete and is expected to be finished by mid-July, according to Assembly...
Goonism: Kisumu launches security crackdown as Nyong’o vows No goons will operate under his watch
Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang' Nyong'o has declared a zero-tolerance approach to criminal gangs, saying no goons will operate in the county while he...
SRG: Construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba railway extension begins
The construction has begun on the long planned extension of Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to the Ugandan border. The project...
Utumishi Girls Academy students deny murder charges over deadly dormitory fire
Eight minors from Utumishi Girls Academy have pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of murder over a dormitory fire that killed 16 students...
Babu Owino tops national MP approval ratings in Infotrak 2026 survey
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been ranked Kenya's best-performing Member of Parliament in the latest CountyTrak Performance Index 2026 released by Infotrak...
Kisumu’s Lumumba affordable housing project 70-80 percent complete, says Committee
The National Assembly committee says the first phase is expected to be ready by December, with priority given to social housing for low-income...
Cycling championships organisers revise Kisumu traffic plan after complaints
Organisers of the African Road Cycling Championships have revised their traffic management plan in Kisumu after residents and motorists complained about disruptions caused...
South Africa dethrone Mauritius as Kenya finish fifth in relay
Kenya finished fifth in the mixed team relay at the African Road Cycling Championships in Kisumu on Thursday, while Uganda failed to finish...
Court orders former Homa Bay assembly clerk, two others to repay Sh12.57m
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a court order compelling former Homa Bay County Assembly clerk Bob Kephas Otieno and two...
Governor Nyong’o invites Lake region leaders to World Talent Conference
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has invited leaders from across the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) to attend the World Talent Conference (WTC) 2026,...
Nyamori joins race for Kisumu Central MP seat, pledges economic revival
Advocate Joshua Odhiambo Nyamori has declared his intention to contest the Kisumu Central parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, pledging to revive...
