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Isaiah Gwengi

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.

I will give direction after talks, says Raila

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

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

Why legendary benga musician Odhiambo Tusker has quit secular music

Why legendary benga musician Odhiambo Tusker has quit secular music

Haggling: The age-old art of determining livestock prices

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 months ago

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

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 2 months ago

Bondo chief's home razed by an angry mob

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 2 months ago

Siaya MCA summoned after protesters attack police station

Boy,15, accused of stabbing stepfather to death after disagreement

The boy is said to have been unhappy after the victim asked him to stand in for him at work where he was a watchman.

By 2 months ago

Boy,15, accused of stabbing stepfather to death after disagreement

Man who traveled to Nairobi for medication returns home 30 years later

When asked where he has been all this time, the man only said he had been in Nairobi, and that he is happy to see his family again.

By 2 months ago

Man who traveled to Nairobi for medication returns home 30 years later

Teenager in custody after stabbing to death his mother's lover

Maurice Okoth was stabbed to death in Sanda village after he allegedly differed with the teenager.

By 2 months ago

Teenager in custody after stabbing to death his mother's lover

ODM rebels face ouster hardly a year in office

Gem and Suba South constituencies are witnessing the clamour more following claims that MPs Elisha Odhiambo (Gem) and Caroli Omondi (Suba South) have betrayed ODM leader Raila Odinga.

By 2 months ago

ODM rebels face ouster hardly a year in office

How fish cage culture is slowly killing landing sites and beaches in Nyanza

Cage fish farming has turned into a thriving business churning out millions in income for farmers and increasing production in the wake of dwindling stocks in natural waters.

By 2 months ago

How fish cage culture is slowly killing landing sites and beaches in Nyanza

Oburu: Why I am ashamed of Parliament

Dr Oburu has expressed concern that unlike in the past when lawmakers stood firm to support people's interests, current leaders are not playing their roles as stipulated by the Constitution.

By 2 months ago

Oburu: Why I am ashamed of Parliament

Relief for 600 ECDE teachers as county offers them permanent employment

The county boss had promised to better the working conditions of ECDE teachers.

By 2 months ago

Relief for 600 ECDE teachers as county offers them permanent employment

It will be hard for Orengo and Oduol to work together, says Oburu

At least 27 senators, mainly from Kenya Kwanza, voted to save Oduol after a special House committee recommended his removal from office.

By 2 months ago

It will be hard for Orengo and Oduol to work together, says Oburu

ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo rallies Nyanza clergy to support Kenya Kwanza government

ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo called on religious leaders in Nyanza to back President William Ruto's government.

By 3 months ago

ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo rallies Nyanza clergy to support Kenya Kwanza government

Finance Bill battle far from over, Raila's troops warns Kenya Kwanza

Leaders allied to Azimio One Kenya Coalition have maintained that the battle over the controversial Finance Bill is not yet over.

By 3 months ago

Finance Bill battle far from over, Raila's troops warns Kenya Kwanza

'Powerful' beach units accused of extortion, aiding piracy on lake

Beach Management Units are tasked with managing resources in and around Lake Victoria. Fishermen have accused the units of violation of laws, abuse of office and aiding piracy.

By 3 months ago

'Powerful' beach units accused of extortion, aiding piracy on lake

Siaya court to keep Argwings Kodhek's memory alive

Siaya occupies a special place in the legal history of the country, being the birthplace of many leading lawyers who have left indelible marks in the profession and the rule of law.

By 3 months ago

Siaya court to keep Argwings Kodhek's memory alive

50-year-old man arrested for allegedly defiling Grade Four pupil

The man was arrested on Tuesday evening after it was established that he had impregnated the Grade Four pupil.

By 3 months ago

50-year-old man arrested for allegedly defiling Grade Four pupil

Worry as broken dyke continues to drain water from oxbow lake

Last month, Lake Kanyaboli broke a dyke, draining most of its water into Yala swamp. Farmers lost crops to flooding and families in parts of Usonga and Budalangi were displaced.

By 3 months ago

Worry as broken dyke continues to drain water from oxbow lake

Shock as woman kills daughter, mother before hanging herself

It was not immediately clear why the woman hacked her daughter and mother to death and then hanged herself.

By 3 months ago

Shock as woman kills daughter, mother before hanging herself

James Orengo: We have new solid evidence against my deputy

Siaya county spokesman says evidence touches on manipulation and influencing of payment to contractors. Move comes as William Oduol opened a window for dialogue with his boss, Governor James Orengo.

By 3 months ago

James Orengo: We have new solid evidence against my deputy

Orengo speaks on graft claims, invites EACC to probe his deputy

The governor has asked the EACC to undertake a thorough investigation into the role of the deputy governor in presiding over the committee of pending bills.

By 3 months ago

Orengo speaks on graft claims, invites EACC to probe his deputy

Siaya DG Oduol expelled by ODM branch

The Siaya County Assembly will be sitting tomorrow (Monday) to consider Motions for the removal of deputy governor William Oduol by impeachment.

By 3 months ago

Siaya DG Oduol expelled by ODM branch

Police uproot bhang intercropped with maize in Siaya

The value of the bhang could not be established immediately, and police are yet to arrest anyone in connection with the matter.

By 3 months ago

Police uproot bhang intercropped with maize in Siaya

MCAs plan to impeach Orengo's deputy, Oduol

The deputy governor says he is being fought for fighting corruption in the county. Ward reps dismiss the deputy governors allegations of graft in the Executive.

By 4 months ago

MCAs plan to impeach Orengo's deputy, Oduol

Siaya deputy governor's woes worsen as MCAs plot impeachment

Oduol, who fell out with Governor James Orengo barely seven months after they were sworn into office, alleged fraud in the payroll of Sh5.4 million and Sh2.5 million in December 2022.

By 4 months ago

Siaya deputy governor's woes worsen as MCAs plot impeachment

Probe on after three suspected thieves lynched in Bondo

Two of the suspects were killed for allegedly stealing cows while the third one is said to have admitted to stealing Sh35,000 from an M-Pesa shop.

By 4 months ago

Probe on after three suspected thieves lynched in Bondo

Raila now steps in to end Orengo, deputy battles

The fallout has triggered early succession politics barely a year after polls. Orengo, Oduol’s differences have caused divisions among county staff, MCAs, and leaders

By 4 months ago

Raila now steps in to end Orengo, deputy battles

I will not resign, Oduol tells critics over tiff with governor Orengo

The deputy governor has accused some MCAs of worsening the situation between him and his boss, the county chief James Orengo.

By 4 months ago

I will not resign, Oduol tells critics over tiff with governor Orengo

Funeral service cut short after chaos as Orengo, Oduol supporters clash

Trouble started when Oduol stood to speak but was forced to cut short his speech after a youth grabbed the microphone from him.

By 4 months ago

Funeral service cut short after chaos as Orengo, Oduol supporters clash

Late judge's love for nature and history leaves precious legacy

Justice (Rtd) Hayanga died last Tuesday at the Aga Khan Hospital in Mombasa, aged 78, after developing a heart problem, according to his wife Christine Alice.

By 4 months ago

Late judge's love for nature and history leaves precious legacy

Excitement as first high altitude balloon launched in Siaya

The idea behind the launch of the project was to give learners a practical experience of what they learn in class.

By 4 months ago

Excitement as first high altitude balloon launched in Siaya

Fisherman dies after hippo attack in Bondo

The fisherman is said to have been on a routine fishing expedition when his boat was hit by the hippo before it capsized.

By 5 months ago

Fisherman dies after hippo attack in Bondo

LREB counties' First Ladies launch cancer awareness drive

The First Ladies said they are seeking to reverse the alarming rate at which cancer is claiming lives in the country.

By 5 months ago

LREB counties' First Ladies launch cancer awareness drive

Siaya DG Oduol denies threatening Alego Usonga MP Atandi

Oduol who is currently embroiled in a leadership row with Governor James instead accused his detractors of trying to malign his name and said he believes in politics of peace and tranquility.

By 5 months ago

Siaya DG Oduol denies threatening Alego Usonga MP Atandi

Police constable shoots self to death in Siaya

The police constable Maurice Chillison is said to have shot himself on the chin dying instantly in what is suspected to be suicide.

By 5 months ago

Police constable shoots self to death in Siaya

Sh60 million milling plant boost for rice farmers in Siaya

Residents have not been making much from rice farming despite the huge potential of the crop due to the lack of a processing plant.

By 5 months ago

Sh60 million milling plant boost for rice farmers in Siaya

Siaya palace wars: Inside battle between Orengo and his deputy

The ongoing war began two months ago after Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo admonished Mr Oduol for allegedly influencing tenders to contractors.

By 5 months ago

Siaya palace wars: Inside battle between Orengo and his deputy

24-year-old man stabs brother to death over food

The suspect presented himself to the chief’s office to report that he had killed his brother who was found lying in a pool of blood with several stab wounds to the chest.

By 5 months ago

24-year-old man stabs brother to death over food

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