… On Monday, Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, accompanied by County Commissioner Ramadhan Mwabudzo and members of the County Security Committee, described the incident as organised criminal violence that would be met with the full force of the law. …
Eight held over Milimani deaths as Governor Nyong'o declares war on criminal gangs By Roy Ouma July 13, 2026 04:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kisumu Governor Prof. …
… The crackdown shall continue," Mwabudzo said.Following Sunday's deadly violence at the ACK Cathedral that left two people dead, Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o said it was a premeditated criminal operation rather than a spontaneous confrontation. …
… Present were Cabinet Secretaries Migos Ogamba (Education) and Opiyo Wandayi (Energy), Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, Anglican Church Maseno West Bishop Emeritus Joseph Wasonga, Maseno Board of Management Chairman Ambrose Weda, and Maseno School Alumni Association Chairman Joe A …
President William Ruto announced a National Conversation on Kenya's Future Beyond Vision 2030, set to launch on August 12, 2026, to develop the country's next long-term development blueprint. The process will involve all government institutions, 47 counties, and representatives from across society, with Ruto emphasizing that the successor strategy must be driven by Kenyans rather than government.
Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has opened up about a cancer diagnosis. The governor appeared at a public event in good spirits, dancing to the podium in a navy-blue suit.
A 31-year-old boda-boda rider, Dickson Oduongo, was killed during chaos that erupted near St Stephen's ACK Cathedral in Kisumu on July 12, 2026, when rival groups clashed during a Kenya Anglican Men Association service attended by Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. His family says he had no political affiliation and is demanding justice and speedy investigations into his death.
Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o and County Commissioner Ramadhan Mwabudzo vowed to fully investigate and prosecute violence in Milimani on Sunday that left two young men dead and destroyed property including a vehicle and motorcycles. Eight suspects were arrested and set to be arraigned in court Monday.
Police have arrested 200 suspects in Kisumu over the past two weeks as part of an ongoing security operation, County Commissioner Ramadhan Mwabudzo said on Monday. The crackdown follows deadly violence at an ACK Cathedral on Sunday that left two people dead, which Governor Anyang' Nyong'o characterized as a premeditated criminal operation.
A total of 432 Assistant County Commissioners graduated with Diplomas in Public Administration as the Kenya School of Government marked its 100th anniversary. The ceremony also coincided with the induction of 530 newly appointed Deputy County Commissioners, with Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku calling on public servants to embrace artificial intelligence to improve efficiency.
The Kenya School of Government marked its 100th anniversary with the graduation of 432 Assistant County Commissioners holding Diplomas in Public Administration, while 530 newly appointed Deputy County Commissioners were inducted. The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service urged public servants to embrace Artificial Intelligence for improved efficiency and modern governance.
Kisumu County has outlawed the use of private security personnel at political rallies, with officials arguing that adequate police officers are available and that private security may fuel gang activity. The county also announced measures including a crackdown on the transport sector, installation of floodlights and CCTV cameras in selected areas, and plans to reactivate other security initiatives.
President William Ruto pledged to build 40 modern classrooms at Maseno School in Kisumu to benefit 1,600 students, with 20 classrooms to be completed before the end of the year to allow admission of an additional 800 students in January 2027. The Ministry of Lands and Housing will also build dormitories for 2,000 students and the Education ministry will construct a multipurpose hall.