High expectations and anxiety as Kisumu readies to welcome Uhuru

Kisumu town is a hive of activity ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations on Tuesday.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Mtongwe ferry: A rescuer’s near-death experience

?April 29, 1994 was a dark day for the country. On this morning, 272 people died when MV Mtongwe ferry sank 40 metres from land.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Kenya-Burundi first ladies to conduct own business in Nyanza

They will be joined by Opposition leader Raila Odinga's wife Ida and Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o's, Dorothy.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Final touches as Kisumu readies to welcome Uhuru

Early in the week, Raila asked Nyanza residents to accord Uhuru a warm welcome.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

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Western Kenya’s ‘acres of diamonds’ cry out for tourists

The Head of the European Union Commission, on his first visit to western Kenya in 2008, likened the region’s tourism circuit to “acres of diamonds”.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Nairobi-Kisumu passenger train services back on track after 16 years

Railway services between Nairobi and Kisumu will resume following completion of rehabilitation works on the Nakuru-Kisumu line.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Amina defends Kisumu stadium works progress

The CS has told critics to appreciate the work done in a record of seven months as was directed by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Airline launches cheaper flights on Nairobi, Kisumu route

The airline will fly about 80 passengers per trip in its Dash8-Q400 aircraft.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Only 3,000 people will be allowed to attend Madaraka Day celebrations

Only 3,000 people will be allowed to attend Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1 in the 35,000 capacity Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Madaraka Day fete to go on despite rise in Covid-19 cases, says Anyang’ Nyong'o

Don’t victimize Kisumu says Anyang' Nyong'o over Covid-19

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Lake View: Scholars’ pub of choice

Lake View is where towering scholars in History, Linguistics, Statistics, Sociology, Anthropology, Education, Environment, Diplomacy gather.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Man killed by crocodile in Lake Victoria, another survives attack

Eyewitnesses said the crocodile emerged from a nearby papyrus weed on the shoreline before it attacked the deceased by grabbing him.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

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Keziah fundraiser: What the Obamas raised

The burial committee treasurer, Nelson Ochieng, told The Standard the money has been raised by, among others, family members, friends and politicians.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Nubians plead for help as floods disturb their sleep

A field where they were relocated to is prone to floods a fact that has made a bad situation worse.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Madaraka Day to be held in Kisumu, PS Karanja Kibicho says

This year's Madaraka Day celebrations to be held at the newly built Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu on June 1, PS Karanja Kibicho says

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Slow pace of sugar sector reforms leaves farmers a bitter lot

The suggested actions included bringing back the Sugar Act, 2001 and creating new rules anchored on the task force’s recommendations.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Barack Obama's step-mother Keziah Aoko dies

Aoko’s relatives led by Malik’s other brother Said Obama told Standard Digital that the matriarch had been ailing for a while.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

KRA March revenue collection rises to Sh145 billion

This was the fourth month in a row that KRA posted an improved and above target performance since December 2020.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Hippo grass invades large Lake Victoria

The hippo grass, like the water hyacinth, is largely controlled by climate change.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Traders protest re-building of kiosks

Using a bulldozer, the city authorities were forced to pull down 30 kiosks that had been installed to quell traders who had taken to the streets.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Kisumu's Sh20m rice plant estimated to triple milling

The County Agriculture executive Gilchrist Okuom said the new rice plant will cost Sh20 million.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

KRA intercepts goods worth Sh15 million in Lake Victoria

KRA raises alarm over smuggling in the lake

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Mysterious fire worries sugar factory

On Friday, Sony Sugar acting Managing Director Stephen Ligawa decried the massive losses.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Kisumu enacts new land adjudication laws

Kisumu County has now legislated fresh laws allowing for regularisation of land ownership and development to curb illegal allotment and transactions.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Man who snatched police gun, killed two still unknown

Three national identity cards were found on his body after he was lynched when the pistol ran out of bullets.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Families cry for justice after fatal shooting

One of the victims has left behind a young family and the other a pregnant wife.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Controversial Lake Basin Mall piles up Sh4b debt

Weekend Business established that the National Treasury is yet to give approval and funds to LBDA so that it can release the mall’s contractor from th

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

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Orengo: Uhuru men in a plot to sabotage Raila

The senator claims top civil servants at Harambee House are scheming to stop Raila from ascending to the presidency.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Raila's headache in Nyanza

Lieutenants of ODM leader in Nyanza competing for his endorsement to clinch Orange party ticket as a sure way of winning election in the region.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Man grabs gun from traffic cop, shoots and kills 2

He then started running with the pistol, scaring residents as he shot aimlessly in the air.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Kisumu stares at drop in revenue in new order

County has recorded reduced collection and with the latest ban against parking within the city's shopping centres, it is likely to lose even more.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Regional leaders laud plans to build Sh1.2b cargo terminal

According to the Kakamega governor, the upgrade will steer economic growth by creating an enabling environment for trade and investment.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Controversy surrounds relocation of Kisumu Boys

Former students of Kisumu Boys High School have threatened legal action against the Kisumu County Government if it goes ahead with planned demolition.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Pension fund to invest Sh3.5b in 100 year-old Kisumu estate upgrade

Sh3.5 billion to improve 100 year-old Makasembo Estate.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Pension fund to invest Sh3.5b in Kisumu estate upgrade

LapFund Chief Executive David Koross said the project follows a series of consultative meetings with the affected tenants.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Kisumu becomes second county to pass BBI bill after Siaya

MCAs says the bill will unite the country and spur growth through Ward Development fund

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Chaos over demolition targeting old Kisumu estate

The affected residents were on Tuesday paid Sh12 million by LAPFUND Retirement Benefits Scheme to relocate

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Help at last for families hit by night demolitions

County government has allotted 18 acres of land for resettlement of 3,000 members of the Nubian community

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Kenya Railways evicts families from its land at night

Kenya Railways authorities reminded the locals in Kibos, Kisumu County that the notice was due to expire but they ignored

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago

Lreb projects stall due to lack of funds

The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) is facing cash crisis due to limited funding by member counties.

By Kepher Otieno 4 years ago