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 Isaiah Gwengi 3 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 Isaiah Gwengi 3 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 Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Residents protest sorry state of dispensary
Two suspects linked to killing of officer shot dead
Two suspects have been shot dead and two firearms recovered following an attack on police officers escorting KCSE exams to Mahero Secondary School, Siaya county.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Mary Imenza 3 months ago
Two suspects linked to killing of officer shot dead
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 Isaiah Gwengi 4 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 Isaiah Gwengi 4 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 Isaiah Gwengi 4 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 Isaiah Gwengi 4 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 Isaiah Gwengi 5 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 Isaiah Gwengi 5 months ago
Tough times ahead for property owners in Siaya as county proposes tax hikes
Raila hints at backing Kalonzo for top seat in 2027 elections
Raila heaped praise on Kalonzo saying he has been steadfast in rallying behind him for several years. He described Kalonzo as a straightforward leader and promised to support him.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 5 months ago
Raila hints at backing Kalonzo for top seat in 2027 elections
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 Isaiah Gwengi 5 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 Isaiah Gwengi 5 months ago
Auditor General raises red flag over the expenditure by Siaya assembly
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 5 months ago
Tough times for Nyanza residents as counties propose new taxes
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 Isaiah Gwengi 5 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 Isaiah Gwengi 5 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 Isaiah Gwengi 5 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 Isaiah Gwengi 6 months ago
Historic 100-year-old Nomiya Church set for major facelift
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Wandayi: Does he have what it takes to assume Baba's mantle?
Recent turn of political events appears to have thrust Opiyo Wandayi to the heart of the opposition's kitchen where all key opposition plans, decisions, activities, and plum roles are baked.
By Harold Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 6 months ago
Wandayi: Does he have what it takes to assume Baba's mantle?
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 Isaiah Gwengi 6 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 Isaiah Gwengi 6 months ago
Haggling: The age-old art of determining livestock prices
Azimio parades bodies of victims of police killings, wants Koome out
They ruled out discussing police brutality in the by-partisan talks. Azimio leaders say they will continue pushing for their resolve to sue senior government officials.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 7 months ago
Azimio parades bodies of victims of police killings, wants Koome out
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 Isaiah Gwengi 7 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 Isaiah Gwengi 7 months ago
Police in Rarieda rescue five sick children, arrest four suspected cult members
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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 Isaiah Gwengi 7 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 Isaiah Gwengi 7 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 Isaiah Gwengi 7 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 Isaiah Gwengi 7 months ago
Siaya MCA summoned after protesters attack police station
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 Isaiah Gwengi 7 months ago
Man who traveled to Nairobi for medication returns home 30 years later
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 Isaiah Gwengi 7 months ago
Boy,15, accused of stabbing stepfather to death after disagreement
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 Isaiah Gwengi 8 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 Isaiah Gwengi 8 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 Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
How fish cage culture is slowly killing landing sites and beaches in Nyanza
Raila faults Ruto's policies, calls for protests
Raila calls for civil disobedience to push Kenya Kwanza regime to reverse punitive taxes. Azimio leaders say Ruto has failed Kenyans who are suffering due to high cost of living.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Raila faults Ruto's policies, calls for protests
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 Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Relief for 600 ECDE teachers as county offers them permanent employment
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 Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Oburu: Why I am ashamed of Parliament
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 Isaiah Gwengi 8 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 Isaiah Gwengi 8 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 Isaiah Gwengi 8 months ago
Finance Bill battle far from over, Raila's troops warns Kenya Kwanza
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 Isaiah Gwengi 9 months ago
Siaya court to keep Argwings Kodhek's memory alive
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