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Matiang'i faces Gusii backlash over 'six-piece' Jubilee push

Presidential hopeful Dr Fred Matiang’i is facing mounting pressure from his Gusii backyard following his call for voters to elect only Jubilee Party candidates in the 2027 polls.

By Stanley Ongwae 2026-04-07 15:48:00

Matiang'i faces Gusii backlash over 'six-piece' Jubilee push

Kisumu launches Sh87m Pap Konami training centre to boost food security

By Olivia Odhiambo 2026-04-07 14:10:00

Ramula anti-mining protests leave two dead, homes torched

What began as a protest against a controversial gold mining project in Ramula, Gem Yala sub-county, has spiralled into deadly violence

By Isaiah Gwengi 2026-04-07 11:19:01

'We had nothing to hide': Governor Nyaribo defends body disposal in Kericho

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo defends his county's decision to bury 13 unclaimed bodies in Kericho, says officials followed proper legal procedures, acknowledges burial fees were misappropriated.

By David Njaaga 2026-03-30 12:54:41

'We had nothing to hide': Governor Nyaribo defends body disposal in Kericho

Dozens of bodies remain unclaimed at JOOTRH, set for disposal

The hospital noted that the bodies have remained unclaimed for more than three (3) months and are therefore due for disposal in accordance with public health regulations.

By Rodgers Otiso 2026-03-26 17:26:27

Dozens of bodies remain unclaimed at JOOTRH, set for disposal

Relief to South Nyanza residents after completion of Sh1.5b electricity project

The project was officially opened by President William Ruto during his tour of Home Bay.

By James Omoro 2026-03-26 16:29:14

Relief to South Nyanza residents after completion of Sh1.5b electricity project

Kisumu-Kericho road cut off as River Nyando bursts

Police direct motorists using Kisumu-Awasi-Kericho route to divert at Timboroa, to Lesos, before joining Kapsabet–Chavakali–Kisumu route after River Nyando overflows into roads.

By Denis Omondi 2026-03-23 21:41:27

Kisumu-Kericho road cut off as River Nyando bursts

Persons with disabilities move to form union to push for jobs, opportunities

PWDs in Migori County are rooting for a proper union to help them to access more business opportunities and jobs.

By Anne Atieno 2026-03-23 15:48:37

Persons with disabilities move to form union to push for jobs, opportunities

Relief as vulnerable students get school fees

At least 1000 vulnerable students in Rangwe Constituency have got a sigh of relief after receiving financial support for paying their school fees.

By James Omoro 2026-03-22 13:39:44

Relief as vulnerable students get school fees

OCS embarks on a 10-day walk to rally support fort community policing

A Nyamira Police officer has embarked on a 10-day walk across the counties of Nyanza and Western in his quest to rally support for community policing.

By Stanley Ongwae 2026-03-22 11:55:26

OCS embarks on a 10-day walk to rally support fort community policing

Ruto, Museveni meet for rail link

President Ruto and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni launch construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR section in Kisumu, project aimed at boosting regional trade.

By AFP 2026-03-21 13:45:40

Government launches crackdown on illegal firearms in Migori

Government launches crackdown on illegal firearms in Migori County, targeting countywide security.

By Anne Atieno 2026-03-20 14:00:00

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Ministry clamps down on drama festivals to limit controversial works

The Ministry of Education imposes strict controls on Nyanza regional drama festivals, limiting controversial works and requiring participant details amid concerns over government criticism.

By Stanley Ongwae 2026-03-20 00:00:00