Youth clash over anti-government protests in Homa Bay
Chaos erupted along Garage Road when a group opposed to the protests attempted to restrain Gen Z from taking to the streets.
By James Omoro, Anne Atieno and Eric Abuga 4 months ago
Youth clash over anti-government protests in Homa Bay
Man fatally shoots girlfriend in Kisii, turns gun on self
Vincent Mosioma Michieka shot Veronica Kerubo using a Berrera Pistol.
By Eric Abuga 4 months ago
Man fatally shoots girlfriend in Kisii, turns gun on self
Rotting sewerage system in Kisii exposing its residents to diseases
Gusii Water and Sanitation Company has been struggling to repair three-decades-old pipeline.
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
Rotting sewerage system in Kisii exposing its residents to diseases
Homa Bay County rakes in highest revenue in seven years
Gladys Wanga's administration generates Sh927.23 million as own-source revenue.
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
Homa Bay County rakes in highest revenue in seven years
Kisii UDA leaders vow to escort embattled DG Monda back to office
UDA leaders in Kisii County have vowed to escort Monda back to office after the Machakos Law Courts blocked the Senate from gazetting his impeachment.
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
Kisii UDA leaders vow to escort embattled DG Monda back to office
Three-year plan to phase out grass-thatched houses in Kisii
Nyaribari Masaba MP Dr Daniel Manduku has launched a three-year programme to eradicate poverty and replace grass-thatched houses in the constituency.
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
Three-year plan to phase out grass-thatched houses in Kisii
Nyamira county tops in budget making process
The survey demonstrates the best practices counties are putting in place to enhance access to budget information.
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
Nyamira county tops in budget making process
Kisii MCAs battle external influence claims amidst third ouster motion
Assembly splits over accusations of Governor Arati's interference in legislative affairs as controller of Budget suspends county budget amid controversy and delayed funds
By Eric Abuga 5 months ago
Kisii MCAs battle external influence claims amidst third ouster motion
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Governors have no powers to take disciplinary action against CECs
The court said Section 40 of the County Governments Act does not contemplate a governor suspending or sending on compulsory leave a CEC.
By Eric Abuga 6 months ago
Governors have no powers to take disciplinary action against CECs
Thugs raid Ketraco substation leaving Kisii County in darkness
A Monday midnight raid at a Ketraco power substation has resulted in a power blackout for the entire Kisii County and parts of Nyamira.
By Eric Abuga 6 months ago
Thugs raid Ketraco substation leaving Kisii County in darkness
Financial challenges plague Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu
The Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu City is struggling with an unpaid loan of Sh 4.4 billion, inclusive of penalties and interest.
By Eric Abuga 6 months ago
Financial challenges plague Lake Basin Mall in Kisumu
Governor Nyaribo halts salaries for 79 staff over forged academic papers
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has forwarded to the DCI and EACC the names of 79 County staff who allegedly forged academic documents.
By Eric Abuga 6 months ago
Governor Nyaribo halts salaries for 79 staff over forged academic papers
Kisii risks losing Sh800 million in donor funds for projects
Kisii County could lose nearly Sh800 million in donor funding over failure to raise matching funds from its treasury and budgetary allocation.
By Eric Abuga 6 months ago
Kisii risks losing Sh800 million in donor funds for projects
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.
By Eric Abuga 7 months ago
Nyaribo, Omogeni in a war of words over audit queries
Orengo to pay ex-Kisii governor's mother Sh1 million for defamation
Kisii Law Courts has ordered Siaya Governor James Orengo to pay former Kisii Governor Jame Ongwae's mother Grace Moraa Ongwae, Sh1 million for defamation.
By Eric Abuga 7 months ago
Orengo to pay ex-Kisii governor's mother Sh1 million for defamation
Students display creativity, innovation at science fair
The innovative machine by Christine Bosibori and Liz Nicholas, with the help of their teacher Hassan Karamu James, aims at promoting sustainability.
By Eric Abuga 7 months ago
Students display creativity, innovation at science fair
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Audit flags Sh3m county paid workers recruited irregularly
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu says in the report that an effective mechanism for follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations is lacking.
By Eric Abuga 7 months ago
Audit flags Sh3m county paid workers recruited irregularly
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.
By Eric Abuga 7 months ago
Puzzle of Kisii blogger found dead after night out
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.
By Eric Abuga 7 months ago
Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country
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.
By Eric Abuga 7 months ago
Senate Speaker says oversight of counties to end graft
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.
By Eric Abuga 7 months ago
IEBC to ODM: Our hands are tied over deputy governor post
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.
By Eric Abuga 7 months ago
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.
By Eric Abuga 8 months ago
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.
By Eric Abuga 8 months ago
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.
By Eric Abuga 8 months ago
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.
By Eric Abuga 8 months ago
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.
By Eric Abuga 8 months ago
Ruto allies vow to ensure Kisii deputy governor's ouster flops in Senate
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Supremacy wars, ego politics derailing development in Kisii
From selfish political interests to supremacy wars, the county seems stuck as leaders clash.
By Eric Abuga 8 months ago
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 Eric Abuga 9 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 Eric Abuga 9 months ago
Controller of Budget puts brakes on Kisii assembly's expenditure
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 Eric Abuga 9 months ago
Woman Rep Dorice Donya latest victim of goonism in Kisii
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 Eric Abuga 9 months ago
DCI detectives arrest GSU officer linked to robbery 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 Eric Abuga 9 months ago
Machogu urges Gusii leaders to unite, champion development
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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 Eric Abuga 9 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 Eric Abuga 9 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 Eric Abuga 9 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 Eric Abuga 9 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 Eric Abuga 9 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 Eric Abuga 10 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 Eric Abuga 10 months ago
Kisii University makes key management changes
Nations slam weak climate finance plan as global talks end
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