State steps up bid to boost digital literacy
The government through the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy has partnered with community networks in a bid to bridge the digital divide in the country.
By Isaiah Gwengi 2 months ago
State steps up bid to boost digital literacy
Siaya assembly deputy Speaker suspended over alleged misconduct
Siaya County Assembly Deputy Speaker Andericus Oduor has been suspended for two weeks for alleged gross misconduct and breach of privileges.
By Isaiah Gwengi 2 months ago
Siaya assembly deputy Speaker suspended over alleged misconduct
Orengo urges state to beef up security in Lake Victoria
James Orengo regretted that Kenyan fishermen have been losing millions of shillings due to piracy, harassment and arrest by Ugandan authorities.
By Isaiah Gwengi 2 months ago
Orengo urges state to beef up security in Lake Victoria
Joy as village gets primary school
Residents of Ogoya village, Central Sakwa ward, Siaya county, broke into song and dance during the official opening of Ogoya Primary School.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Joy as village gets primary school
Residents protest over 'untouchable' criminals
Locals are so frightened that they cannot openly talk about the activities of the gang for fear of reprisal.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Residents protest over 'untouchable' criminals
Probe as man accused of killing wife over affair
Police said Stella's body was discovered in their house on Thursday around 7:30 pm.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Probe as man accused of killing wife over affair
Female KCPE star gets admission to Lenana, a boys' school
Gloria Adhiambo's family has been thrown into a state of confusion after the bright girl was placed to join Lenana School, a boys' school.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Female KCPE star gets admission to Lenana, a boys' school
Sinapanga: Bondo's attraction for new housing developers
There is a growing appetite for residential development in areas surrounding the town spanning as far as Sinapanga.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Sinapanga: Bondo's attraction for new housing developers
Former barmaid scores B in national exam
A former barmaid who had dropped out of school in Standard Four has scored a B+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exam.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Former barmaid scores B in national exam
Family seeks justice after police vehicle reportedly killed kin
Odhiambo's father, Boniface Opondo, said that police officers dragged his son before he fell and was run over by the Land Cruiser.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Family seeks justice after police vehicle reportedly killed kin
Asembo Bay roars back to life as Lake Transport revived
On Tuesday, there was joy and celebrations after the Asembo Bay pier was revived with the launch of a waterbus.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Asembo Bay roars back to life as Lake Transport revived
Family demands answers after child died while being treated in Siaya hospital
According to records at the hospital, the girl reported to the facility at 10:34 am and was pronounced dead at 11:45 am.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Family demands answers after child died while being treated in Siaya hospital
Orengo county address sparks mixed reactions
Orengo's speech elicited mixed reactions from the leaders and residents, who expressed their views on the performance and the vision of the "Nyalore" government.
By Isaiah Gwengi 3 months ago
Orengo county address sparks mixed reactions
Orengo: Here is my scorecard, future plans for Siaya residents
Under Orengo's leadership, the county has installed 99 high-mast floodlights in various markets, including the Obama market in Bondo municipality, which have enhanced security while boosting trade.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 3 months ago
Orengo: Here is my scorecard, future plans for Siaya residents
Cash for medical waste treatment gone: Wandayi
Wandayi wants CoG and the National Treasury to clear the air on missing maintenance and management money for a microwave medical waste treatment project.
By Olivia Odhiambo and Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago
Cash for medical waste treatment gone: Wandayi
Raila warns of late release of development cash to counties
Unlike in the past when everything was being controlled by the defunct provincial administration, devolution ensured that services are taken to the people together with funds.
By Isaiah Gwengi and Olivia Odhiambo 4 months ago
Raila warns of late release of development cash to counties
Fishermen turn to technology to fight insecurity
The beach official assured the fishermen that the digital registration will not only address insecurity issues but also provide data for purposes of planning and resource allocation.
By Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago
Fishermen turn to technology to fight insecurity
Agony for fishermen as extortion, robberies soar
Fishermen have decried illegal arrest, torture and extortion by Ugandan authorities. The extortion ring is run by rogue police officers, fisheries officials and revenue officers.
By Isaiah Gwengi 4 months ago
Agony for fishermen as extortion, robberies soar
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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 months ago
Azimio parades bodies of victims of police killings, wants Koome out
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