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Eric Abuga

Nyaribo, Omogeni in a war of words over audit queries

The two have sharply differed following the Senate's recent summons of the county boss.

Nyaribo, Omogeni in a war of words over audit queries

Orengo to pay ex-Kisii governor's mother Sh1 million for defamation

Orengo to pay ex-Kisii governor's mother Sh1 million for defamation

Students display creativity, innovation at science fair

Students display creativity, innovation at science fair

Audit flags Sh3m county paid workers recruited irregularly

Audit flags Sh3m county paid workers recruited irregularly

Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country

Experts in the field argue that there are no clear figures in the country on Kenyans suffering from Epilepsy.

Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country

Puzzle of Kisii blogger found dead after night out

The deceased had been active on his social media handles on Saturday evening before his body was recovered Sunday morning.

Puzzle of Kisii blogger found dead after night out

IEBC to ODM: Our hands are tied over deputy governor post

Last week, the Kisii county assembly vetted and approved the name of Elijah Obebo as the nominee for deputy governor.

IEBC to ODM: Our hands are tied over deputy governor post

Senate Speaker says oversight of counties to end graft

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said that senators have been empowered to inspect and evaluate county projects from initiation to completion.

Senate Speaker says oversight of counties to end graft

Kisii County to distribute 190,000 avocado seedlings to farmers

The avocado seedlings that were put at the Kisii Agricultural Training Centre have been hardened for eight months and are ready for transplanting.

Kisii County to distribute 190,000 avocado seedlings to farmers

Arati picks replacement for impeached deputy governor

Just like Robert Monda, Elijah Obebo also comes from the large Nyaribari clan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ruto allies vow to ensure Kisii deputy governor's ouster flops in Senate

Supremacy wars, ego politics derailing development in Kisii

From selfish political interests to supremacy wars, the county seems stuck as leaders clash.

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 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 2 months ago

Controller of Budget puts brakes on Kisii assembly's expenditure

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 2 months ago

DCI detectives arrest GSU officer linked to robbery in Kisii

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 2 months ago

Woman Rep Dorice Donya latest victim of goonism 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 2 months ago

Machogu urges Gusii leaders to unite, champion development

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 3 months ago

Osoro: Ruto's point man promises to 'change political narrative'

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 6 months ago

Nyaribo undeterred after ouster attempt falls flat

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