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Isaiah Gwengi

Siaya residents ask Orengo to resuscitate ailing health facilities

Besides lack of water and toilets, buildings at some dispensaries have been condemned.

Siaya residents ask Orengo to resuscitate ailing health facilities

Koffi's Kisumu performance annoys fans

Koffi's Kisumu performance annoys fans

Stakeholders call for sustainable fisheries

Stakeholders call for sustainable fisheries

Siaya unveils Sh412 million emergency medical plan

Siaya unveils Sh412 million emergency medical plan

Residents protest closure of gold mining site in Rarieda

The Government has ordered for the closure of a gold mine in Ramba in Rarieda sub-county, sparking protests from local miners.

By 2 months ago

Residents protest closure of gold mining site in Rarieda

Orengo's tax proposals to raise cost of healthcare

Residents of Siaya are staring at tougher times ahead following proposals by Governor James Orengo’s administration to increase charges for various services.

By 3 months ago

Orengo's tax proposals to raise cost of healthcare

Bondo residents fault Orengo's Sh25 million ECD project

A section of residents have dismissed plans by Siaya Governor James Orengo's administration to construct a Sh25 million Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre in Bondo municipality.

By 3 months ago

Bondo residents fault Orengo's Sh25 million ECD project

County acquires 21 motorcycles to boost extension services

Siaya county government has procured 21 motorcycles to boost field extension services.

By 3 months ago

County acquires 21 motorcycles to boost extension services

Siaya records low mother-to-child HIV transmission

Siaya County has registered lower rates of HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, a report by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has revealed.

By 4 months ago

Siaya records low mother-to-child HIV transmission

Nyangera Primary: Siaya's 'forgotten' school crying out for help to stay afloat

A rusty roof and collapsing mud walls prepare you for what to expect at the center, tucked inside Yimbo East ward in Siaya County.

By 4 months ago

Nyangera Primary: Siaya's 'forgotten' school crying out for help to stay afloat

County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status

Traders at Usenge, which was among the centres elevated to town status now cry for help, with their only prayer being for it to be downgraded to a market centre.

By 4 months ago

County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status

High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo found dead in his house

The 57-year-old judge was alone in the house when the incident occurred.

By 5 months ago

High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo found dead in his house

Questions as man defecates on Jesus Christ's statue at Bondo Catholic church

The motive of the incident is still unknown as nothing else was destroyed or stolen at the said premise.

By 6 months ago

Questions as man defecates on Jesus Christ's statue at Bondo Catholic church

Pay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government

The workers said payment of the arrears had been approved but they were yet to receive any money.

By 6 months ago

Pay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government

Nyong'o directs CECs to file weekly reports on projects' progress

The County has about Sh1 billion in pending Bills.

By 6 months ago

Nyong'o directs CECs to file weekly reports on projects' progress

Siaya MCAs approve Ogenga as assembly clerk

Ogenga emerged top among 11 candidates shortlisted for the position and was on Monday confirmed as the substantive assembly clerk.

By 7 months ago

Siaya MCAs approve Ogenga as assembly clerk

Audit exposes rot in stalled Sh23m Siaya bus park project

The tender for the construction of the bus park was awarded in March 2020 at a cost of Sh23 million.

By 7 months ago

Audit exposes rot in stalled Sh23m Siaya bus park project

10,000 farmers in Siaya to benefit from sunflower seeds

10,000 farmers in Siaya County are set to benefit from 16.35 metric tons of sunflower seeds.

By 7 months ago

10,000 farmers in Siaya to benefit from sunflower seeds

Siaya MCAs approve removal of assembly clerk

The House approved Olwero’s removal from office on grounds of alleged gross violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct and misbehaviour.

By 7 months ago

Siaya MCAs approve removal of assembly clerk

Orengo nominates new county public service board chairman

The position fell vacant following the demise of the former chairman Elijah Achoch last year.

By 8 months ago

Orengo nominates new county public service board chairman

Court dismisses case against embattled Siaya assembly clerk

A Magistrate Court in Siaya has ordered the withdrawal of a complaint against the suspended Siaya county assembly Clerk Felix Olwero.

By 8 months ago

Court dismisses case against embattled Siaya assembly clerk

Controversy over newly created Usigu sub-county

Usigu has been serving as the divisional headquarters for more than five decades.

By 8 months ago

Controversy over newly created Usigu sub-county

Residents protest closure of gold mining site in Rarieda

The Government has ordered for the closure of a gold mine in Ramba in Rarieda sub-county, sparking protests from local miners.

By 2 months ago

Residents protest closure of gold mining site in Rarieda

Orengo's tax proposals to raise cost of healthcare

Residents of Siaya are staring at tougher times ahead following proposals by Governor James Orengo’s administration to increase charges for various services.

By 3 months ago

Orengo's tax proposals to raise cost of healthcare

Bondo residents fault Orengo's Sh25 million ECD project

A section of residents have dismissed plans by Siaya Governor James Orengo's administration to construct a Sh25 million Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre in Bondo municipality.

By 3 months ago

Bondo residents fault Orengo's Sh25 million ECD project

County acquires 21 motorcycles to boost extension services

Siaya county government has procured 21 motorcycles to boost field extension services.

By 3 months ago

County acquires 21 motorcycles to boost extension services

Siaya records low mother-to-child HIV transmission

Siaya County has registered lower rates of HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, a report by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has revealed.

By 4 months ago

Siaya records low mother-to-child HIV transmission

Nyangera Primary: Siaya's 'forgotten' school crying out for help to stay afloat

A rusty roof and collapsing mud walls prepare you for what to expect at the center, tucked inside Yimbo East ward in Siaya County.

By 4 months ago

Nyangera Primary: Siaya's 'forgotten' school crying out for help to stay afloat

County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status

Traders at Usenge, which was among the centres elevated to town status now cry for help, with their only prayer being for it to be downgraded to a market centre.

By 4 months ago

County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status

High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo found dead in his house

The 57-year-old judge was alone in the house when the incident occurred.

By 5 months ago

High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo found dead in his house

Questions as man defecates on Jesus Christ's statue at Bondo Catholic church

The motive of the incident is still unknown as nothing else was destroyed or stolen at the said premise.

By 6 months ago

Questions as man defecates on Jesus Christ's statue at Bondo Catholic church

Pay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government

The workers said payment of the arrears had been approved but they were yet to receive any money.

By 6 months ago

Pay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government

Nyong'o directs CECs to file weekly reports on projects' progress

The County has about Sh1 billion in pending Bills.

By 6 months ago

Nyong'o directs CECs to file weekly reports on projects' progress

Siaya MCAs approve Ogenga as assembly clerk

Ogenga emerged top among 11 candidates shortlisted for the position and was on Monday confirmed as the substantive assembly clerk.

By 7 months ago

Siaya MCAs approve Ogenga as assembly clerk

Audit exposes rot in stalled Sh23m Siaya bus park project

The tender for the construction of the bus park was awarded in March 2020 at a cost of Sh23 million.

By 7 months ago

Audit exposes rot in stalled Sh23m Siaya bus park project

10,000 farmers in Siaya to benefit from sunflower seeds

10,000 farmers in Siaya County are set to benefit from 16.35 metric tons of sunflower seeds.

By 7 months ago

10,000 farmers in Siaya to benefit from sunflower seeds

Siaya MCAs approve removal of assembly clerk

The House approved Olwero’s removal from office on grounds of alleged gross violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct and misbehaviour.

By 7 months ago

Siaya MCAs approve removal of assembly clerk

Orengo nominates new county public service board chairman

The position fell vacant following the demise of the former chairman Elijah Achoch last year.

By 8 months ago

Orengo nominates new county public service board chairman

Court dismisses case against embattled Siaya assembly clerk

A Magistrate Court in Siaya has ordered the withdrawal of a complaint against the suspended Siaya county assembly Clerk Felix Olwero.

By 8 months ago

Court dismisses case against embattled Siaya assembly clerk

Controversy over newly created Usigu sub-county

Usigu has been serving as the divisional headquarters for more than five decades.

By 8 months ago

Controversy over newly created Usigu sub-county

Residents protest closure of gold mining site in Rarieda

The Government has ordered for the closure of a gold mine in Ramba in Rarieda sub-county, sparking protests from local miners.

By 2 months ago

Residents protest closure of gold mining site in Rarieda

Orengo's tax proposals to raise cost of healthcare

Residents of Siaya are staring at tougher times ahead following proposals by Governor James Orengo’s administration to increase charges for various services.

By 3 months ago

Orengo's tax proposals to raise cost of healthcare

Bondo residents fault Orengo's Sh25 million ECD project

A section of residents have dismissed plans by Siaya Governor James Orengo's administration to construct a Sh25 million Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre in Bondo municipality.

By 3 months ago

Bondo residents fault Orengo's Sh25 million ECD project

County acquires 21 motorcycles to boost extension services

Siaya county government has procured 21 motorcycles to boost field extension services.

By 3 months ago

County acquires 21 motorcycles to boost extension services

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