President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives in Kisumu
Kisumu gets a clean sweep ahead of President Uhuru’s arrival
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives in Kisumu
Venue for Madaraka Day fete unknown as Kisumu Stadium left
The rush to have Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium ready for this year's Madaraka Day celebrations may be in vain.
By Kevine Omollo and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Venue for Madaraka Day fete unknown as Kisumu Stadium left
High expectations and anxiety as Kisumu readies to welcome Uhuru
Kisumu town is a hive of activity ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations on Tuesday.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
High expectations and anxiety as Kisumu readies to welcome Uhuru
Mtongwe ferry: A rescuer’s near-death experience
?April 29, 1994 was a dark day for the country. On this morning, 272 people died when MV Mtongwe ferry sank 40 metres from land.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Mtongwe ferry: A rescuer’s near-death experience
Kenya-Burundi first ladies to conduct own business in Nyanza
They will be joined by Opposition leader Raila Odinga's wife Ida and Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o's, Dorothy.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Kenya-Burundi first ladies to conduct own business in Nyanza
Final touches as Kisumu readies to welcome Uhuru
Early in the week, Raila asked Nyanza residents to accord Uhuru a warm welcome.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Final touches as Kisumu readies to welcome Uhuru
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Western Kenya’s ‘acres of diamonds’ cry out for tourists
The Head of the European Union Commission, on his first visit to western Kenya in 2008, likened the region’s tourism circuit to “acres of diamonds”.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Western Kenya’s ‘acres of diamonds’ cry out for tourists
Nairobi-Kisumu passenger train services back on track after 16 years
Railway services between Nairobi and Kisumu will resume following completion of rehabilitation works on the Nakuru-Kisumu line.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Nairobi-Kisumu passenger train services back on track after 16 years
Amina defends Kisumu stadium works progress
The CS has told critics to appreciate the work done in a record of seven months as was directed by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Amina defends Kisumu stadium works progress
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Nyanza's wish list to Uhuru
Nyanza leaders and scholars are compiling a wish list to present to President Uhuru Kenyatta ahead of next week’s visit to the region.
By Harold Odhiambo and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Nyanza's wish list to Uhuru
Airline launches cheaper flights on Nairobi, Kisumu route
The airline will fly about 80 passengers per trip in its Dash8-Q400 aircraft.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Airline launches cheaper flights on Nairobi, Kisumu route
Only 3,000 people will be allowed to attend Madaraka Day celebrations
Only 3,000 people will be allowed to attend Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1 in the 35,000 capacity Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Only 3,000 people will be allowed to attend Madaraka Day celebrations
Madaraka Day fete to go on despite rise in Covid-19 cases, says Anyang’ Nyong'o
Don’t victimize Kisumu says Anyang' Nyong'o over Covid-19
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Madaraka Day fete to go on despite rise in Covid-19 cases, says Anyang’ Nyong'o
Lake View: Scholars’ pub of choice
Lake View is where towering scholars in History, Linguistics, Statistics, Sociology, Anthropology, Education, Environment, Diplomacy gather.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Lake View: Scholars’ pub of choice
UDA opens an office in Raila's turf, planning to have more
The party is planning an onslaught on Kisumu, Migori and Kisii voting blocs where the Raila-led ODM party enjoys huge support.
By Harold Odhiambo and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
UDA opens an office in Raila's turf, planning to have more
ODM kicks out Otiende Amollo from House team as split grows over BBI
Amollo’s removal comes as Siaya Senator James Orengo is under fire from a section of the party members for flagging fundamental issues in the BBI Bill
By Moses Nyamori and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
ODM kicks out Otiende Amollo from House team as split grows over BBI
ODM not an ethnic party, Oparanya tells MPs to stop washing 'dirty linen' in public
Oparanya said if some MPs have issues with ODM, they should use internal party structures.
By Kepher Otieno and Moses Nyamori 3 years ago
ODM not an ethnic party, Oparanya tells MPs to stop washing 'dirty linen' in public
Man killed by crocodile in Lake Victoria, another survives attack
Eyewitnesses said the crocodile emerged from a nearby papyrus weed on the shoreline before it attacked the deceased by grabbing him.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Man killed by crocodile in Lake Victoria, another survives attack
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Keziah fundraiser: What the Obamas raised
The burial committee treasurer, Nelson Ochieng, told The Standard the money has been raised by, among others, family members, friends and politicians.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Keziah fundraiser: What the Obamas raised
Nubians plead for help as floods disturb their sleep
A field where they were relocated to is prone to floods a fact that has made a bad situation worse.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Nubians plead for help as floods disturb their sleep
Madaraka Day to be held in Kisumu, PS Karanja Kibicho says
This year's Madaraka Day celebrations to be held at the newly built Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu on June 1, PS Karanja Kibicho says
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Madaraka Day to be held in Kisumu, PS Karanja Kibicho says
Slow pace of sugar sector reforms leaves farmers a bitter lot
The suggested actions included bringing back the Sugar Act, 2001 and creating new rules anchored on the task force’s recommendations.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Slow pace of sugar sector reforms leaves farmers a bitter lot
Barack Obama's step-mother Keziah Aoko dies
Aoko’s relatives led by Malik’s other brother Said Obama told Standard Digital that the matriarch had been ailing for a while.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Barack Obama's step-mother Keziah Aoko dies
Another five years for longest-serving Cotu boss
Panyako says grounds for his disqualification were fictitious and vows to challenge election.
By Kevine Omollo and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Another five years for longest-serving Cotu boss
KRA March revenue collection rises to Sh145 billion
This was the fourth month in a row that KRA posted an improved and above target performance since December 2020.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
KRA March revenue collection rises to Sh145 billion
Hippo grass invades large Lake Victoria
The hippo grass, like the water hyacinth, is largely controlled by climate change.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Hippo grass invades large Lake Victoria
Traders protest re-building of kiosks
Using a bulldozer, the city authorities were forced to pull down 30 kiosks that had been installed to quell traders who had taken to the streets.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Traders protest re-building of kiosks
Kisumu's Sh20m rice plant estimated to triple milling
The County Agriculture executive Gilchrist Okuom said the new rice plant will cost Sh20 million.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Kisumu's Sh20m rice plant estimated to triple milling
KRA intercepts goods worth Sh15 million in Lake Victoria
KRA raises alarm over smuggling in the lake
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
KRA intercepts goods worth Sh15 million in Lake Victoria
Raila’s close ties with President Magufuli
The Odingas have on several occasions hosted the Tanzanian leader. They have also been to Magufuli’s rural home in Chato and in Dar.
By Moses Nyamori and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Raila’s close ties with President Magufuli
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We panicked, Ida says of Raila’s Covid-19 status
Former premier has said that he will be strictly self-isolating until further notice.
By Moses Nyamori and Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
We panicked, Ida says of Raila’s Covid-19 status
Mysterious fire worries sugar factory
On Friday, Sony Sugar acting Managing Director Stephen Ligawa decried the massive losses.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Mysterious fire worries sugar factory
Kisumu enacts new land adjudication laws
Kisumu County has now legislated fresh laws allowing for regularisation of land ownership and development to curb illegal allotment and transactions.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Kisumu enacts new land adjudication laws
Man who snatched police gun, killed two still unknown
Three national identity cards were found on his body after he was lynched when the pistol ran out of bullets.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Man who snatched police gun, killed two still unknown
Families cry for justice after fatal shooting
One of the victims has left behind a young family and the other a pregnant wife.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Families cry for justice after fatal shooting
Controversial Lake Basin Mall piles up Sh4b debt
Weekend Business established that the National Treasury is yet to give approval and funds to LBDA so that it can release the mall’s contractor from th
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Controversial Lake Basin Mall piles up Sh4b debt
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Orengo: Uhuru men in a plot to sabotage Raila
The senator claims top civil servants at Harambee House are scheming to stop Raila from ascending to the presidency.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Orengo: Uhuru men in a plot to sabotage Raila
Raila's headache in Nyanza
Lieutenants of ODM leader in Nyanza competing for his endorsement to clinch Orange party ticket as a sure way of winning election in the region.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Raila's headache in Nyanza
Man grabs gun from traffic cop, shoots and kills 2
He then started running with the pistol, scaring residents as he shot aimlessly in the air.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Man grabs gun from traffic cop, shoots and kills 2
Kisumu stares at drop in revenue in new order
County has recorded reduced collection and with the latest ban against parking within the city's shopping centres, it is likely to lose even more.
By Kepher Otieno 3 years ago
Kisumu stares at drop in revenue in new order