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Isaiah Gwengi

Orengo nominates new county public service board chairman

The position fell vacant following the demise of the former chairman Elijah Achoch last year.

Orengo nominates new county public service board chairman

Court dismisses case against embattled Siaya assembly clerk

Court dismisses case against embattled Siaya assembly clerk

Controversy over newly created Usigu sub-county

Controversy over newly created Usigu sub-county

Police officer killed in Rarieda, firearm stolen

Police officer killed in Rarieda, firearm stolen

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.

Siaya traders set to benefit from a Sh800m modern market project

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.

Azimio and ODM will be intact, Raila now assures

State steps up bid to boost digital literacy

The government through the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy has partnered with community networks in a bid to bridge the digital divide in the country.

State steps up bid to boost digital literacy

Siaya assembly deputy Speaker suspended over alleged misconduct

Siaya County Assembly Deputy Speaker Andericus Oduor has been suspended for two weeks for alleged gross misconduct and breach of privileges.

By 2 months ago

Siaya assembly deputy Speaker suspended over alleged misconduct

Orengo urges state to beef up security in Lake Victoria

James Orengo regretted that Kenyan fishermen have been losing millions of shillings due to piracy, harassment and arrest by Ugandan authorities.

By 2 months ago

Orengo urges state to beef up security in Lake Victoria

Joy as village gets primary school

Residents of Ogoya village, Central Sakwa ward, Siaya county, broke into song and dance during the official opening of Ogoya Primary School.

By 2 months ago

Joy as village gets primary school

Residents protest over 'untouchable' criminals

Locals are so frightened that they cannot openly talk about the activities of the gang for fear of reprisal.

By 3 months ago

Residents protest over 'untouchable' criminals

Probe as man accused of killing wife over affair

Police said Stella's body was discovered in their house on Thursday around 7:30 pm.

By 3 months ago

Probe as man accused of killing wife over affair

Female KCPE star gets admission to Lenana, a boys' school

Gloria Adhiambo's family has been thrown into a state of confusion after the bright girl was placed to join Lenana School, a boys' school.

By 3 months ago

Female KCPE star gets admission to Lenana, a boys' school

Sinapanga: Bondo's attraction for new housing developers

There is a growing appetite for residential development in areas surrounding the town spanning as far as Sinapanga.

By 3 months ago

Sinapanga: Bondo's attraction for new housing developers

Former barmaid scores B in national exam

A former barmaid who had dropped out of school in Standard Four has scored a B+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exam.

By 3 months ago

Former barmaid scores B in national exam

Asembo Bay roars back to life as Lake Transport revived

On Tuesday, there was joy and celebrations after the Asembo Bay pier was revived with the launch of a waterbus.

By 3 months ago

Asembo Bay roars back to life as Lake Transport revived

Family seeks justice after police vehicle reportedly killed kin

Odhiambo's father, Boniface Opondo, said that police officers dragged his son before he fell and was run over by the Land Cruiser.

By 3 months ago

Family seeks justice after police vehicle reportedly killed kin

Family demands answers after child died while being treated in Siaya hospital

According to records at the hospital, the girl reported to the facility at 10:34 am and was pronounced dead at 11:45 am.

By 3 months ago

Family demands answers after child died while being treated in Siaya hospital

Orengo county address sparks mixed reactions

Orengo's speech elicited mixed reactions from the leaders and residents, who expressed their views on the performance and the vision of the "Nyalore" government.

By 3 months ago

Orengo county address sparks mixed reactions

Fishermen turn to technology to fight insecurity

The beach official assured the fishermen that the digital registration will not only address insecurity issues but also provide data for purposes of planning and resource allocation.

By 4 months ago

Fishermen turn to technology to fight insecurity

Agony for fishermen as extortion, robberies soar

Fishermen have decried illegal arrest, torture and extortion by Ugandan authorities. The extortion ring is run by rogue police officers, fisheries officials and revenue officers.

By 4 months ago

Agony for fishermen as extortion, robberies soar

Orengo outlines measures to unlock Sh4 billion fish market

Siaya Governor James Orengo expressed optimism that the expansion of fish value-addition industries in the county will promote sustainable fishing.

By 4 months ago

Orengo outlines measures to unlock Sh4 billion fish market

Police arrest seven terror suspects in Siaya

The suspects were arrested following an operation conducted by a multi-agency team comprising officers drawn from the National Police Service and DCI in Siaya.

By 4 months ago

Police arrest seven terror suspects in Siaya

Residents protest sorry state of dispensary

Residents claim that the facility lacks essential drugs and is struggling with poor sanitation with some of the rooms infested with bats and rodents.

By 4 months ago

Residents protest sorry state of dispensary

Traditional beliefs scare residents away from planting umbrella tree

They say the umbrella tree, popular for its unique shape, brings bad omen. But Luo Council of Elders dismisses the myth, says there is no scientific evidence.

By 5 months ago

Traditional beliefs scare residents away from planting umbrella tree

Health volunteers at the frontline in patient care

The impact of investment in community health services and CHPs is evident. Regular household registration and visitation have improved, with a reduction in the malaria burden.

By 5 months ago

Health volunteers at the frontline in patient care

Raila warns Siaya MCAs amid break-up call

This comes amid claims of a growing stalemate between Orengo and the Assembly. Human rights groups have also accused the county of poor service delivery and poor governance.

By 5 months ago

Raila warns Siaya MCAs amid break-up call

Orengo launches kits for community health staff to promote care services

Siaya Governor James Orengo has told the more than 2,000 community health promoters in the county that he will support their effort to promote primary healthcare.

By 5 months ago

Orengo launches kits for community health staff to promote care services

Tough times ahead for property owners in Siaya as county assembly proposes upward review of rates

The Siaya County Valuation and Rating Bill, 2023, proposes that moving forward, the rates be based on new valuations. The proponents of the Bill believe property rates should be reviewed upwards.

By 6 months ago

Tough times ahead for property owners in Siaya as county assembly proposes upward review of rates

Tough times ahead for property owners in Siaya as county proposes tax hikes

The Department of Lands and Physical Planning says the new Bill, which is subject to public participation, is crucial to the growth of the county’s Own Source Revenue (OSR).

By 6 months ago

Tough times ahead for property owners in Siaya as county proposes tax hikes

Chris Msando's mother dies as the wait for justice for Msando continues

Aloo, 85, died on Friday morning while undergoing treatment at Avenue Hospital in Kisumu.

By 6 months ago

Chris Msando's mother dies as the wait for justice for Msando continues

Auditor General raises red flag over the expenditure by Siaya assembly

The report stated, "In the circumstances, the propriety and completeness of the expenditure of Sh84,659,740 related to domestic travel and subsistence could not be confirmed."

By 6 months ago

Auditor General raises red flag over the expenditure by Siaya assembly

Patients in Siaya to pay for food in Orengo's new tax proposals

The governor has proposed to increase taxes while introducing new ones as he seeks to raise Sh600 million in Own Source Revenue this fiscal year.

By 6 months ago

Patients in Siaya to pay for food in Orengo's new tax proposals

Report reveals loss of millions in new Siaya payroll audit

The Director of Internal Audit William Ooko in his report revealed that salaries debited to the suspense account by the bank amounted to Sh86.2 million.

By 6 months ago

Report reveals loss of millions in new Siaya payroll audit

I will give direction after talks, says Raila

Raila, who chided President William Ruto's administration over runaway corruption, said he would give the next course of action should the talks fail.

By 6 months ago

I will give direction after talks, says Raila

Historic 100-year-old Nomiya Church set for major facelift

Started in 1907 by Yohanna Owalo, Nomiya Church was independent of the missionaries and has maintained its identity such that very little is known of it outside its circles.

By 7 months ago

Historic 100-year-old Nomiya Church set for major facelift

Why legendary benga musician Odhiambo Tusker has quit secular music

For two decades, Odhiambo Tusker by his fans, has proved to be one of the exceptional Benga artistes in Nyanza, with energetic stage performances.

By 7 months ago

Why legendary benga musician Odhiambo Tusker has quit secular music

Haggling: The age-old art of determining livestock prices

Haggling purely embraces sign language to negotiate prices. It entails stretching out the right hand, grabbing the tips of the fingers of the trader's hands and jerking them down.

By 7 months ago

Haggling: The age-old art of determining livestock prices

Orengo in spot for failing to hire chief officers

The Siaya County government has been put on the spot for failing to appoint chief officers, more than eight months after the election of Governor James Orengo.

By 8 months ago

Orengo in spot for failing to hire chief officers

Police in Rarieda rescue five sick children, arrest four suspected cult members

Police spokesperson Rosalia Onyango confirmed the arrest and stated that the families had declined to take their sick children to hospital because of their faith.

By 8 months ago

Police in Rarieda rescue five sick children, arrest four suspected cult members

Raila Odinga's bodyguard speaks of 72 hours of terror after abduction

Ogeta says he was taken from a car wash on his way to work with abductors demanding to know Raila's plan for the demonstrations and other details.

By 8 months ago

Raila Odinga's bodyguard speaks of 72 hours of terror after abduction

Release our son, family of Raila's bodyguard tells State

Ogeta's family says they are yet to see him two days after he went missing and his phones have been switched off.

By 8 months ago

Release our son, family of Raila's bodyguard tells State

Siaya MCA summoned after protesters attack police station

MCA blames the violence in Bondo town on supremacy battles between local politicians who are competing to take the lead in organising the demos.

By 8 months ago

Siaya MCA summoned after protesters attack police station

Bondo chief's home razed by an angry mob

A mob stormed the home of Walter Omollo and set his three houses on fire, after accusing him of collaborating with police officers to attack peaceful anti-government protesters on Thursday.

By 8 months ago

Bondo chief's home razed by an angry mob

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