Arati picks replacement for impeached deputy governor
Just like Robert Monda, Elijah Obebo also comes from the large Nyaribari clan.
By Eric Abuga 1 month ago
Arati picks replacement for impeached deputy governor
Kisii Deputy Governor challenges impeachment in court
Impeached Kisii Deputy Governor Dr Robert Monda has moved to the High Court seeking to overturn his ouster.
By Eric Abuga 1 month ago
Kisii Deputy Governor challenges impeachment in court
Nyamira promotes, redesignates medics employed by county government
Nyamira County Government promotes, and redesignates all its doctors after months of negotiations between KMPDU and the County Government.
By Eric Abuga 1 month ago
Nyamira promotes, redesignates medics employed by county government
Court orders Governor Arati to appear in person over boundary dispute
Kisii County Governor Simba Arati is to appear physically in court on March 12, 2024.
By Eric Abuga 1 month ago
Court orders Governor Arati to appear in person over boundary dispute
Ruto allies vow to ensure Kisii deputy governor's ouster flops in Senate
The embattled Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda has received support from Kenya Kwanza legislators following his impeachment on Thursday.
By Eric Abuga 1 month ago
Ruto allies vow to ensure Kisii deputy governor's ouster flops in Senate
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Supremacy wars, ego politics derailing development in Kisii
From selfish political interests to supremacy wars, the county seems stuck as leaders clash.
By Eric Abuga 1 month ago
Supremacy wars, ego politics derailing development in Kisii
Drama at Kisii Assembly as motion to impeach DG Monda tabled
The motion tabled by Inchuni Ward Rep Wycliffe Siocha lays the ground for alleged abuse of office claims and violation of the constitution allegedly by Monda.
By Eric Abuga 2 months ago
Drama at Kisii Assembly as motion to impeach DG Monda tabled
Controller of Budget puts brakes on Kisii assembly's expenditure
Margaret Nyakang'o has asked EACC to investigate the request for approval to withdraw alleged illegal payments by Kisii county assembly officials.
By Eric Abuga 2 months ago
Controller of Budget puts brakes on Kisii assembly's expenditure
Woman Rep Dorice Donya latest victim of goonism in Kisii
Tension remained high at the funeral which was also attended by Kisii Governor Simba Arati and area MP Alfa Miruka.
By Eric Abuga 2 months ago
Woman Rep Dorice Donya latest victim of goonism in Kisii
DCI detectives arrest GSU officer linked to robbery in Kisii
Members of the public allegedly cornered the rogue officer during a robbery on February 3, 2024.
By Eric Abuga 2 months ago
DCI detectives arrest GSU officer linked to robbery in Kisii
Machogu urges Gusii leaders to unite, champion development
Machogu emphasized the importance of creating opportunities and development, cautioning against political affiliations that may divide the community.
By Eric Abuga 2 months ago
Machogu urges Gusii leaders to unite, champion development
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Ruto and Raila battle for the soul of Nyanza region ahead of 2027 poll
Senior government officials from the region, particularly from Luo Nyanza, have been camping in the area, meeting various stakeholders and initiating development projects.
By Eric Abuga 2 months ago
Ruto and Raila battle for the soul of Nyanza region ahead of 2027 poll
Kisii Court quashes five-year jail term for suspect in Baby Sagini's case
High Court Judge Kiarie Waweru said the prosecution failed to bring an expert witness who was a sign interpreter to interpret what the prosecution witness was saying.
By Eric Abuga 2 months ago
Kisii Court quashes five-year jail term for suspect in Baby Sagini's case
After false starts, Nyamira on course to have first university
Team leading the process is charged with ensuring proposed institutions for the upgrade have title deeds, enough land for expansion, and are accessible.
By Eric Abuga 2 months ago
After false starts, Nyamira on course to have first university
Defilement suspect to be tried afresh, jail term set aside
The High Court in Kisii has set aside a 30-year jail term handed to a defilement suspect and ordered a retrial of the case.
By Eric Abuga 3 months ago
Defilement suspect to be tried afresh, jail term set aside
Labour court revokes appointment of Kisii County Attorney
The Judge found the process leading to the appointment of Alfred Ongiri Nyandieka as the County Attorney, failed to adhere to sections 5(1) and 8(a) of the Public Appointments Act.
By Eric Abuga 3 months ago
Labour court revokes appointment of Kisii County Attorney
CS Machogu calls for Gusii consultative meeting to tame Arati and Osoro animosity
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has called for a consultative meeting of Gusii political leaders amid increased cases of political intolerance.
By Eric Abuga 3 months ago
CS Machogu calls for Gusii consultative meeting to tame Arati and Osoro animosity
Kisii University makes key management changes
Prof Charles Okioga has been appointed Registrar Administration Human Resource and Central Service replacing Rose Ogata.
By Eric Abuga 3 months ago
Kisii University makes key management changes
Police station in rustling hotspot is understaffed
A police division in Borabu where cattle rustling and robbery cases are rampant has only three officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations office.
By Eric Abuga 3 months ago
Police station in rustling hotspot is understaffed
Fake surveyors in Kisii put on notice
Kisii Lands office says there are several fake title deeds in the hands of innocent land buyers that have already been nullified by his officers.
By Eric Abuga 3 months ago
Fake surveyors in Kisii put on notice
Osoro: Ruto's point man promises to 'change political narrative'
To some, South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro cuts the figure of a youthful politician struggling to elbow his way into the murky Gusii and national politics.
By Eric Abuga 3 months ago
Osoro: Ruto's point man promises to 'change political narrative'
Governor reads riot act to top officials over valueless trips
Nyaribo accused his officers who are entitled to government cars of misusing the fuel allocated to their departments by engaging in road trips which do not add value on service delivery.
By Stanley Ongwae and Eric Abuga 4 months ago
Governor reads riot act to top officials over valueless trips
Concern as criminal gangs terrorise residents of Nyamira, Kisii
The gangs are said to be behind a spate of insecurity incidents that have rocked the two counties over the past two months.
By Stanley Ongwae and Eric Abuga 4 months ago
Concern as criminal gangs terrorise residents of Nyamira, Kisii
Biological Oceanographer Prof Okemwa to be buried next week
Professor Ezekiel Okwemwa, a Nobel Laureate on environmental matters, who succumbed after a long battle with Cancer, will be buried on December 8.
By Eric Abuga 4 months ago
Biological Oceanographer Prof Okemwa to be buried next week
Nyakang'o raises fund queries as county leaders criticise Arati
The county is also required to furnish reasons for the eligibility of each pending bill. The budget controller says the county did not provide reasons for classifying certain bills as ineligible.
By Eric Abuga 4 months ago
Nyakang'o raises fund queries as county leaders criticise Arati
Police officer escorting KCSE papers shot dead in Siaya
A policeman killed and another injured after thugs ambushed them while escorting KCSE papers to Mahero School in Siaya; they also stole a firearm from the officers.
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
Police officer escorting KCSE papers shot dead in Siaya
UPA in bid to transform into a Gusii community political party of choice
UPA officials have intensified activities as they seek to strengthen the outfit with sources intimating the efforts are meant to make the party a Gusii political vehicle of choice.
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
UPA in bid to transform into a Gusii community political party of choice
Former Kisii Governor James Ongwae to lead ICT ministry's capacity building team
Opposition leader Raila Odinga's former ally James Ongwae has landed a job at the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy.
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
Former Kisii Governor James Ongwae to lead ICT ministry's capacity building team
Kisii man kills sister-in-law, two children
Police in Kisii have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly killing his brother's wife and children in Mesaria village, Kitutu Chache North Kisii.
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
Kisii man kills sister-in-law, two children
Two officers allegedly among those arrested transporting bhang in Kisii
Kasses says they are yet to get factual information on the said police officers.
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
Two officers allegedly among those arrested transporting bhang in Kisii
Wetangula tells leaders to end blame game over economic woes
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has said the Kenya Kenya government needs support in solving challenges facing the people.
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
Wetangula tells leaders to end blame game over economic woes
Kisii politicians clash over GSU deployment to quell boda boda gang
Politicians in Kisii have issued clashing statements following the deployment of GSU officers to the town after weeks of outcry from locals on an emerging gang.
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
Kisii politicians clash over GSU deployment to quell boda boda gang
Nyamira doctor dies three months after wedding and two weeks after burying his mother
The late Dr. Onkoba lost his mother two weeks ago and three months after he got married at a wedding at Kisii Central SDA Church.
By Eric Abuga 6 months ago
Nyamira doctor dies three months after wedding and two weeks after burying his mother
Workers' unions, senator reject new medical cover
The new scheme is meant to replace the NHIF Comprehensive Cover, which the county's 5,600 employees are currently on.
By Eric Abuga 6 months ago
Workers' unions, senator reject new medical cover
Government recovers 28 parcels of land in Kisii, puts more under probe
Government recovers 18 land leases illegally acquired in Nyanchwa Estate, Kisii; over 100 other leases to be reclaimed; the acquisition of said land is under probe.
By Eric Abuga 6 months ago
Government recovers 28 parcels of land in Kisii, puts more under probe
Over 70 students from Amabuko Mixed Secondary, Kisii admitted over alleged food poisoning
20 students have so far been referred to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital.
By Eric Abuga 6 months ago
Over 70 students from Amabuko Mixed Secondary, Kisii admitted over alleged food poisoning
Nyaribo undeterred after ouster attempt falls flat
On Tuesday, 16 members voted in support of the motion failing to meet the required threshold of at least two-thirds for the impeachment to proceed.
By Eric Abuga 6 months ago
Nyaribo undeterred after ouster attempt falls flat
Nyamira doctors call off strike after County agreed with their promotion terms
Nyamira County Government has promoted all its doctors in a bargaining agreement signed with the Doctors Union on Wednesday afternoon.
By Eric Abuga 6 months ago
Nyamira doctors call off strike after County agreed with their promotion terms
KMPDU wants Kisii County directive stopping members' salaries recalled
"We take great exception with the directive. All our members participated in the staff headcount exercise."
By Eric Abuga 6 months ago
KMPDU wants Kisii County directive stopping members' salaries recalled
Tough times for Nyanza residents as counties propose new taxes
Local brewers will be required to pay Sh15,000 to apply for a license according to the Siaya County Alcoholic Drink Act, 2016.
By Eric Abuga and Isaiah Gwengi 6 months ago
Tough times for Nyanza residents as counties propose new taxes
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