All systems go as Siaya set to host fourth 'Piny Luo' festival this year
The two-day event is designed to celebrate the beauty and allure of the four Luo-Nyanza counties, but also the profound significance of Siaya County in Luo history.
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago
All systems go as Siaya set to host fourth 'Piny Luo' festival this year
Siaya residents ask Orengo to resuscitate ailing health facilities
Besides lack of water and toilets, buildings at some dispensaries have been condemned.
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago
Siaya residents ask Orengo to resuscitate ailing health facilities
Koffi's Kisumu performance annoys fans
According to a source, Congolese musician Koffi Olomide was only paid for appearance.
By Isaiah Gwengi 1 month ago
Koffi's Kisumu performance annoys fans
Stakeholders call for sustainable fisheries
Beach Management Unit network national chairman Tom Guda said capture fisheries is experiencing serious neglect by the government.
By Isaiah Gwengi 2 months ago
Stakeholders call for sustainable fisheries
Use the proposed taxation Bill to ease high cost of living, MPs told
In Mombasa, the few residents who turned up poked holes in the proposed changes in interest rates and retirement benefit sections of the tax Bill.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Joachim Bwana 2 months ago
Use the proposed taxation Bill to ease high cost of living, MPs told
Siaya unveils Sh412 million emergency medical plan
Siaya county Department of Health has unveiled a five-year Emergency Medical Care plan to curb deaths associated with trauma, obstetric emergencies and acute medical conditions.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Siaya unveils Sh412 million emergency medical plan
Woman arrested, 'boyfriend' escapes in hunt for Ayieko killers
Detectives have arrested a second suspect in connection with the abduction and killing of Wells Fargo Human Resources Manager Willis Ayieko.
By Benjamin Imende and Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Woman arrested, 'boyfriend' escapes in hunt for Ayieko killers
Residents protest closure of gold mining site in Rarieda
The Government has ordered for the closure of a gold mine in Ramba in Rarieda sub-county, sparking protests from local miners.
By Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago
Residents protest closure of gold mining site in Rarieda
Nyakang'o flags counties for soaring pending bills
The Controller of Budget has censured counties for accumulating over Sh181 billion pending bills, exceeding wage bills and failing to meet their own source revenue.
By Mumo Munuve and Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago
Nyakang'o flags counties for soaring pending bills
Orengo's tax proposals to raise cost of healthcare
Residents of Siaya are staring at tougher times ahead following proposals by Governor James Orengo's administration to increase charges for various services.
By Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago
Orengo's tax proposals to raise cost of healthcare
Bondo residents fault Orengo's Sh25 million ECD project
A section of residents have dismissed plans by Siaya Governor James Orengo's administration to construct a Sh25 million Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre in Bondo municipality.
By Isaiah Gwengi 5 months ago
Bondo residents fault Orengo's Sh25 million ECD project
Ruto warns CSs against bias, asks them to serve all Kenyans equally
President William Ruto has warned his Cabinet Secretaries against bias when delivering development projects to Kenyans.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 5 months ago
Ruto warns CSs against bias, asks them to serve all Kenyans equally
County acquires 21 motorcycles to boost extension services
Siaya county government has procured 21 motorcycles to boost field extension services.
By Isaiah Gwengi 5 months ago
County acquires 21 motorcycles to boost extension services
Siaya records low mother-to-child HIV transmission
Siaya County has registered lower rates of HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, a report by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has revealed.
By Isaiah Gwengi 5 months ago
Siaya records low mother-to-child HIV transmission
Nyangera Primary: Siaya's 'forgotten' school crying out for help to stay afloat
A rusty roof and collapsing mud walls prepare you for what to expect at the center, tucked inside Yimbo East ward in Siaya County.
By Isaiah Gwengi 5 months ago
Nyangera Primary: Siaya's 'forgotten' school crying out for help to stay afloat
County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status
Traders at Usenge, which was among the centres elevated to town status now cry for help, with their only prayer being for it to be downgraded to a market centre.
By Isaiah Gwengi 6 months ago
County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status
High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo found dead in his house
The 57-year-old judge was alone in the house when the incident occurred.
By Isaiah Gwengi 6 months ago
High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo found dead in his house
Pay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government
The workers said payment of the arrears had been approved but they were yet to receive any money.
By Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Pay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government
Questions as man defecates on Jesus Christ's statue at Bondo Catholic church
The motive of the incident is still unknown as nothing else was destroyed or stolen at the said premise.
By Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Questions as man defecates on Jesus Christ's statue at Bondo Catholic church
KPA seeks to transform Kisumu port into cruise ship hub
The government has embarked on an ambitious plan to transform Kisumu Port into a cruise ship hub as efforts to revamp lake transport gain momentum.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Clara Sande 8 months ago
KPA seeks to transform Kisumu port into cruise ship hub
Nyong'o directs CECs to file weekly reports on projects' progress
The County has about Sh1 billion in pending Bills.
By Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Nyong'o directs CECs to file weekly reports on projects' progress
Siaya MCAs approve Ogenga as assembly clerk
Ogenga emerged top among 11 candidates shortlisted for the position and was on Monday confirmed as the substantive assembly clerk.
By Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Siaya MCAs approve Ogenga as assembly clerk
Audit exposes rot in stalled Sh23m Siaya bus park project
The tender for the construction of the bus park was awarded in March 2020 at a cost of Sh23 million.
By Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Audit exposes rot in stalled Sh23m Siaya bus park project
10,000 farmers in Siaya to benefit from sunflower seeds
10,000 farmers in Siaya County are set to benefit from 16.35 metric tons of sunflower seeds.
By Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
10,000 farmers in Siaya to benefit from sunflower seeds
Siaya MCAs approve removal of assembly clerk
The House approved Olwero's removal from office on grounds of alleged gross violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct and misbehaviour.
By Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
Siaya MCAs approve removal of assembly clerk
Ruto promises to make helicopter crash report public to allay fears
President William Ruto promised to ensure investigation into the helicopter crash and the report made public.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
Ruto promises to make helicopter crash report public to allay fears
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Final salute: Tears, pain and heartbreak as Ogolla buried
Outside the homestead, emotions ran high as thousands united in grief to give Ogolla his last salute.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
Final salute: Tears, pain and heartbreak as Ogolla buried
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General Ogolla's son Joel Rabuku defends father's relationship with Ruto
Rabuku dismissed claims of foul play in his father's death.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
General Ogolla's son Joel Rabuku defends father's relationship with Ruto
Gen Ogolla's family celebrates father's 100th birthday
General Ogolla had organised the celebrations for his father before the unfortunate helicopter crash that claimed his life alongside other military officers.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
Gen Ogolla's family celebrates father's 100th birthday
All set for CDF Ogolla's send-off
PS Raymond Omollo said General Ogolla will be buried in accordance with military rules and systems and his personal wishes.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
All set for CDF Ogolla's send-off
Multi-million church: General Ogolla's legacy to his community
The church, which neighbours Nduru Primary School, was built by Chief of Defense Forces Francis Ogolla, who footed the construction bill using his own money.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 9 months ago
Multi-million church: General Ogolla's legacy to his community
Bittersweet moment for Gen. Ogolla's family as they celebrate father's 100th birthday
Amidst songs of celebration for Mzee Oyeyo's milestone, mourners grappled with the loss of Gen. Ogolla.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
Bittersweet moment for Gen. Ogolla's family as they celebrate father's 100th birthday
Why General Ogolla will be buried within 72hrs
The family has announced that the late General Francis Ogolla will be buried on Sunday in a simple ceremony in accordance to his wishes.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
Why General Ogolla will be buried within 72hrs
Orengo nominates new county public service board chairman
The position fell vacant following the demise of the former chairman Elijah Achoch last year.
By Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
Orengo nominates new county public service board chairman
Court dismisses case against embattled Siaya assembly clerk
A Magistrate Court in Siaya has ordered the withdrawal of a complaint against the suspended Siaya county assembly Clerk Felix Olwero.
By Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
Court dismisses case against embattled Siaya assembly clerk
Controversy over newly created Usigu sub-county
Usigu has been serving as the divisional headquarters for more than five decades.
By Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
Controversy over newly created Usigu sub-county
Siaya traders set to benefit from a Sh800m modern market project
The project will be done in two phases and will include prefab stalls, market area segmentation, cold room facilities and primary processing facilities for value addition.
By Isaiah Gwengi 10 months ago
Siaya traders set to benefit from a Sh800m modern market project
Police officer killed in Rarieda, firearm stolen
Police officer killed and a firearm stolen after rowdy youth attacked officers during a crackdown on illicit brew in Rarieda, Siaya; investigations ongoing, County Police Commander Cleti Kimaiyo says
By Isaiah Gwengi 10 months ago
Police officer killed in Rarieda, firearm stolen
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How modern boats have changed transport on Lake Victoria
KSL is fast-tracking plans to introduce 300 new climate-smart artisanal boats to help promote blue economy activities on Lake Victoria.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Sharon Owino 11 months ago
How modern boats have changed transport on Lake Victoria
Azimio and ODM will be intact, Raila now assures
According to Raila, Azimio and ODM will remain intact and will continue to carry the dream of the opposition as they had envisioned.
By Isaiah Gwengi 11 months ago
Azimio and ODM will be intact, Raila now assures