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Uhuru did not commission a rust bucket in Kisumu

While commissioning the yard, a ship under fabrication was floated, but not commissioned, at the event with the president saying it was a critical stage in shipbuilding.

By Harold Odhiambo 23 hrs ago

Uhuru did not commission a rust bucket in Kisumu

Viral US Embassy apology statement on Kisumu travel advisory falsified

Viral US Embassy apology statement on Kisumu travel advisory falsified

By Frankline Sunday 3 days ago

Kisumu bars, hotels, shops to close on Election Day

Kisumu bars, hotels, shops to close on Election Day

By Olivia Odhiambo 4 days ago

Kibicho: Kisumu not on our security radar

Kibicho: Kisumu not on our security radar

By Winfrey Owino 4 days ago

US Embassy: We didn't profile Kisumu as violent

The US Embassy in Kenya has said its earlier travel advisory to Kisumu wasn’t meant to profile the area as violent.

By Mate Tongola 5 days ago

Uhuru: How I convinced Kisumu woman to ditch mitumba for new clothes

The president made the remarks in Kisumu County on Tuesday when he commissioned the rehabilitated MV Uhuru II.

By Winfrey Owino 6 days ago

Uhuru: How I convinced Kisumu woman to ditch mitumba for new clothes

President tells Nyanza voters to turn out in big numbers, vote for Azimio

Although the president was in the region to commission projects, including the special economic zone and the newly constructed Kisumu Railway station, politics took centre stage.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Harold Odhiambo 6 days ago

President tells Nyanza voters to turn out in big numbers, vote for Azimio

Battle of wits as Jubilee and ODM candidates clash in Kisumu Senate contest

Prof Ojienda and Prof Okolo are newcomers in politics but are confident of victory. The candidates are locked in an intense sibling rivalry ahead of August 9 elections.

By Harold Odhiambo and Sharon Owino 11 days ago

Battle of wits as Jubilee and ODM candidates clash in Kisumu Senate contest

Two dead, scores injured in grisly Kisumu road accident

Two people die, several injured after 14-seater matatu rolls at Kombewa in Seme, Kisumu County, Nyanza Regional Police Commander Mwangi Ng’ang’a confirms.

By Sharon Owino 15 days ago

Two dead, scores injured in grisly Kisumu road accident

Inside Anyang' Nyong'o 62-page manifesto for Kisumu

Anyang’ Nyong’o: My vision for this county is a prosperous county where every citizen enjoys a decent life and holds the hope of a bright future for the current generation and generations to come.

By Olivia Odhiambo 15 days ago

Inside Anyang' Nyong'o 62-page manifesto for Kisumu

More than 20 people injured in Kisumu road accident

20 people injured after Climax bus heading to Kisumu from Nairobi rolls at Koru in Muhoroni, Kisumu County, Nyanza traffic police boss Mwangi Ng’ang’a confirms.

By Olivia Odhiambo 22 days ago

More than 20 people injured in Kisumu road accident

Shakeel walks a tight rope as his Kolwa support base is targeted

In the political battle he faced in 2017, Mr Shabbir defied party odds and won the seat as an independent candidate in an area where the ODM party enjoys significant support.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Sharon Owino 28 days ago

Shakeel walks a tight rope as his Kolwa support base is targeted

Rugby: How Homeboyz fell giants to emerge Dala Sevens champion in Kisumu

Homeboyz became the fourth different champion in the ongoing 2022 National Sevens Circuit after winning the Dala Sevens in Kisumu on last Sunday.

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Rugby: How Homeboyz fell giants to emerge Dala Sevens champion in Kisumu

Locals decry fare hike by digital taxi drivers

Some of the drivers fault the apps, saying they are not as accurate when it comes to fares. Police said none of those who claim to have been harassed has reported at any station.

By Sharon Owino 1 month ago

Locals decry fare hike by digital taxi drivers

Rugby: Kisumu ready for Dala Sevens

Kisumu City is ready to host the fourth leg of the 2022 National Sevens Series, Dala Sevens, at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo on Saturday from 9am in the morning.

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Rugby: Kisumu ready for Dala Sevens

Divert Lake Victoria water to our dry regions

Diversion of water has been tried in several countries. The most well-known is the great man-made river of Libya.

By Mohamed Guleid 1 month ago

Divert Lake Victoria water to our dry regions

Kisumu bus park will be ready in July, says county official

The plan also includes establishing new matatu routes which are part of the county government’s efforts to restore order in the public transport sector.

By Sharon Owino 1 month ago

Kisumu bus park will be ready in July, says county official

Kisumu bus park will be ready in July, says county official

The plan also includes establishing new matatu routes which are part of the county government’s efforts to restore order in the public transport sector.

By Sharon Owino 1 month ago

Kisumu bus park will be ready in July, says county official

Former Assistant Inspector-General of Police Willy Lugusa dies

Willy Lugusa retired from the service in March 2021. At the time, he was the Head of Inspectorate at the Kisumu County Government.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

Former Assistant Inspector-General of Police Willy Lugusa dies

Sad tale of towns that collapsed after death of textile industry

At Store Pamba in Nyakach, the buildings that once served as cotton ginnery are rusting away. Vandals stole some of the parts, leaving the rich history of the textile industry in decay.

By Olivia Odhiambo 1 month ago

Sad tale of towns that collapsed after death of textile industry

New dawn for Kisumu United after receiving free playing kits

New dawn for Kisumu United after receiving free playing kits

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

New dawn for Kisumu United after receiving free playing kits

County takes back grabbed Sh500m Taifa Park land

A renowned businessman and former councilor who served in the defunct Municipal Council surrendered a parcel that he allegedly acquired from land grabbers.

By Olivia Odhiambo 1 month ago

County takes back grabbed Sh500m Taifa Park land

Marvels of scheduled travelling gave Kisumu fame

The city has lost its fame as the main inland terminal for the Kenya-Uganda railway which earned the town its original name, Port Florence.

By Amos Kareithi 1 month ago

Marvels of scheduled travelling gave Kisumu fame

Commuters stranded as PSV operators go on strike

There was tension at Kondele as the operators gathered to protest a decision by the county government to bar vehicles from accessing the Central Business District.

By Sharon Owino 2 months ago

Commuters stranded as PSV operators go on strike

Jack Ranguma cleared to vie for Kisumu governorship

Ranguma picked lawyer Tom Ndalo as his running mate in a bid to recapture the Kisumu governor seat in August 9 polls.

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Jack Ranguma cleared to vie for Kisumu governorship

Standard Golf Classic: Over 100 players brave scorching heat to tackle tough Kisumu course

Over 100 golfers across the country braved the scorching Kisumu City overhead sun to tackle the grueling third leg of the Standard County Golf Classic Series at the par 70 Nyanza Golf Club

By Ochieng Oyugi and Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Standard Golf Classic: Over 100 players brave scorching heat to tackle tough Kisumu course

Chaos as MP Fred Ouda storms Governor Nyong'o's rally

Kisumu Central MP Fred Ouda was on Saturday afternoon ejected from Governor Anyang Nyong’o’s rally at Kirembe Grounds.

By Olivia Odhiambo 2 months ago

Chaos as MP Fred Ouda storms Governor Nyong'o's rally

Fred Ouda faces an uphill task in race for Kisumu's hotbed of politics

Booted by ODM, the incumbent has been forced to seek re-election on an independent ticket. Kisumu Central constituency is viewed as the most competitive seats in the county.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

Fred Ouda faces an uphill task in race for Kisumu's hotbed of politics

Chess: Masters ready to clash at Kisumu Open Classic Chess tournament

Kenya National Chess champion Martin Njoroge is among over 60 chess masters and juniors are expected to grace the 2022 Kisumu Open Classic Chess Tournament

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Chess: Masters ready to clash at Kisumu Open Classic Chess tournament

Players set for Standard County Golf Classic action in Kisumu

Ladies and gentlemen, get your tickets ready because the third leg of the 2022 Standard County Golf Classic Series heads to ‘Yurop’ tomorrow.

By Ochieng Oyugi and Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Players set for Standard County Golf Classic action in Kisumu

Nyong'o applauded for Kisumu summit success

The just-concluded Ninth Africities Summit has showcased the resilience of Kisumu’s economy.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

Nyong'o applauded for Kisumu summit success

Kisumu Day High School wins Africities Football Challenge

Kisumu Day High School are the Africities Sports Challenge football champion.

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Kisumu Day High School wins Africities Football Challenge

All set for Africities Sports Challenge

The Africities Sports Challenge will kick off on Friday with corporate and school football matches lined up to take place at Moi Stadium, Kisumu Polytechnic Grounds

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

All set for Africities Sports Challenge

Lupita Nyong'o markets Kisumu to Africities delegates

Hollywood star Lupita Nyong'o has praised Kisumu's tourism potential as the 9th Africities conference started in the lakeside city.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

Lupita Nyong'o markets Kisumu to Africities delegates

Address cities' problems

The ninth edition of the Africities Summit got underway in Kisumu yesterday.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Address cities' problems

Kenya leads push for formation of sustainable cities at summit

Kenya yesterday led the African Union in pushing for the establishment of sustainable cities amid pressure on countries in the continent to improve intermediary cities.

By Harold Odhiambo and Olivia Odhiambo 2 months ago

Kenya leads push for formation of sustainable cities at summit

Africities Summit: Uhuru calls on need to make cities more habitable

Pres Uhuru Kenyatta officially opens the five-day 9th Africities Summit in Kisumu County, calls for speedy policies to make urban cities habitable.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Africities Summit: Uhuru calls on need to make cities more habitable

Guests get discounts as airlines scramble for Africities summit

To cater to guests travelling between Nairobi and Kisumu, Kenya Airways has introduced discounts of up to 20 per cent on its Business and Economy Class on its flight services.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

Guests get discounts as airlines scramble for Africities summit

Kisumu Airport expanded, roads carpeted as Africities meet starts

A key road off the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway whose completion had stalled for more than five years was completed.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

Kisumu Airport expanded, roads carpeted as Africities meet starts

Uhuru to lead presidents, VIPs at Africities Summit in Kisumu

Over 5,000 delegates are expected at the Pan Africa conference being held in Kenya for the first time. The theme of the summit is the role of intermediary cities of Africa in implementing Agenda 2030.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago

Uhuru to lead presidents, VIPs at Africities Summit in Kisumu

Hoteliers laughing all the way to the bank ahead of Africities event

Most hotels have more than doubled their accommodation cost. More than 8,000 guests are expected to attend the five-day event.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

Hoteliers laughing all the way to the bank ahead of Africities event

Kisumu Boys, Kakamega High to clash at Yala Invitational annual games

Kisumu Boys and Kakamega High are among more than 25 schools expected to take part in the ninth edition of the Yala Invitational annual games

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Kisumu Boys, Kakamega High to clash at Yala Invitational annual games

Kisumu hoteliers warned against hiked prices ahead of Africities Summit

The government has warned hoteliers against overcharging guests during the Africities Summit in Kisumu.

By Olivia Odhiambo 2 months ago

Kisumu hoteliers warned against hiked prices ahead of Africities Summit

Kisumu eyes business deals as it readies for Africities conference

The Kisumu government has started decongesting the city ahead of the ninth Africities Summit set for May 17-21.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

Kisumu eyes business deals as it readies for Africities conference

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