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George Juma

2026-06-262026-09-09

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Migori: Farmers decry challenges accessing subsidized fertilizer By George Juma August 18, 2026 07:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a warehouse containing government-subsidised fertiliser.

    Migori: Farmers decry challenges accessing subsidized fertilizer
  3. Citizen Digital

    Migori residents protest as bridge collapses By George Juma August 11, 2026 09:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Migori residents continue to use a bridge that was partially closed due to structural concer

    Migori residents protest as bridge collapses
  4. July 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Migori: Fisherman killed following dispute over gambling payout By George Juma July 27, 2026 07:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gambling dice, cards and chips are seen on the keyboard in this illustratio

    Migori: Fisherman killed following dispute over gambling payout
  6. Citizen Digital

    Grade 9 student arrested for allegedly killing classmate in Migori By George Juma July 24, 2026 08:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a machete.

    Grade 9 student arrested for allegedly killing classmate in Migori
  7. Citizen Digital

    Pedestrian killed in accident along Awendo–Migori highway By George Juma July 14, 2026 07:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A representation image of an accident scene.

    Pedestrian killed in accident along Awendo–Migori highway
  8. Citizen Digital

    Fisherman drowns during solo fishing trip on Lake Victoria By George Juma July 14, 2026 07:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A 51-year-old fisherman has drowned in the waters of Lake Vict

    Fisherman drowns during solo fishing trip on Lake Victoria
  9. Citizen Digital

    ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga assures of free and fair party nominations By George Juma July 11, 2026 09:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga.

    ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga assures of free and fair party nominations
  10. Citizen Digital

    Woman recovering after alleged domestic attack in Rongo, Migori County By George Juma July 09, 2026 08:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A 27-year-old woman is recovering at Rongo Sub-Cou

    Woman recovering after alleged domestic attack in Rongo, Migori County
  11. Citizen Digital

    Outrage after grade six girl is electrocuted in Awendo, Migori County By George Juma July 06, 2026 09:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a Kenya Power worker attending to a power line.

    Outrage after grade six girl is electrocuted in Awendo, Migori County
  12. Citizen Digital

    Outrage after grade six girl is electrocuted in Awendo, Migori County By George Juma July 06, 2026 09:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a Kenya Power worker attending to a power line.

    Outrage after grade six girl is electrocuted in Awendo, Migori County
Agriculture & Land

Migori farmers struggle to access subsidized fertilizer supplies

The News

Farmers in Migori County are calling on the government to establish more National Cereals and Produce Board stores closer to farming communities, saying they face challenges accessing subsidized fertilizer, with some traveling more than 20 kilometres to the nearest store. Farmers also report being forced to make multiple trips due to long queues and say the distribution process needs streamlining.

18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Migori farmers struggle to access subsidized fertilizer supplies

    Farmers in Migori County are calling on the government to establish more National Cereals and Produce Board stores closer to farming communities, saying they face challenges accessing subsidized fertilizer, with some traveling more than 20 kilometres to the nearest store. Farmers also report being forced to make multiple trips due to long queues and say the distribution process needs streamlining.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Bridge in Migori County collapses after months of closure

    A bridge in Migori County that was partially closed four months ago over structural concerns has now partially collapsed. Despite the closure, pedestrians and motorcycle riders continue to use the remaining section, prompting renewed calls for urgent intervention.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Fisherman killed in Migori over gambling dispute

    A fisherman identified as James was allegedly hacked to death by Tanzanian national Semeni Rongeri in Migori County following a dispute over a card game payout from several days prior. The suspect was also attacked by a mob and injured before police rescued him.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. Grade 9 student arrested for killing classmate in Migori

    A 17-year-old Grade 9 student at Akonjo Junior Secondary School has been arrested for allegedly hacking his 17-year-old classmate to death with a machete on July 22 following a dispute over learning materials in Uriri Sub-county, Migori County.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Pedestrian killed in Awendo–Migori highway accident

    A pedestrian died after being hit by a private vehicle at Lwala area along the Awendo–Migori Highway in Uriri Sub-county, Migori County, after the driver lost control and veered off the road. Police say investigations are underway to establish the cause.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 51-year-old fisherman drowns in Lake Victoria during solo trip

    Mohamed Francis Mukami drowned in Lake Victoria's waters at Senye Beach in Muhuru Bay, Migori County, after diving to retrieve a fishing net during a solo fishing expedition. The Beach Management Unit, which had previously banned this type of fishing, has now mandated that all fishing boats must have at least two occupants.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 11 July

  1. ODM chairperson assures free, fair nominations ahead 2027 election

    ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has assured party members of free and fair nominations ahead of the 2027 General Election, emphasizing that ODM members, not party leaders, will determine who receives the party ticket for various elective positions.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. Woman recovering after domestic attack in Migori County

    A 27-year-old woman is recovering at Rongo Sub-County Hospital after her husband allegedly attacked her with acid and a panga on July 6 in Rongo Town. Police are pursuing the suspect, who remains at large.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Grade Six girl electrocuted in Awendo, Migori County

    A Grade Six pupil is recovering at Awendo Sub-County Hospital after coming into contact with a live power cable running from a roadside kiosk in Athiko Estate, Awendo Town. The incident has sparked outrage among residents and a village elder says similar electrocution incidents have been reported in the area recently.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Grade Six girl electrocuted by live cable in Awendo, Migori

    A Grade Six pupil is recovering at Awendo Sub-County Hospital after suffering an electric shock from a live power cable running from a roadside kiosk in Athiko Estate, Awendo Town. The incident has sparked outrage among residents and raised concerns about public safety, with similar electrocution incidents reported in the area previously.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Water shortage enters third week in Migori town

    Residents of Migori Town have relied on boreholes and River Migori for water as a prolonged shortage enters its third week, caused by mechanical failures at the county's main water treatment plant. The Migori County CECM for Water and Energy said the county is replacing broken pumps and expects normal supply to be restored within two weeks.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Family seeks justice after man murdered at Migori–Narok border

    A man was attacked and killed Thursday night while returning from Narok County to Migori County, with his body dumped at Nyabade village. The family reports the case to Trans Mara police but says no arrests have been made and they await investigation updates.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. Police officer killed during arrest attempt in Migori County

    A police officer attached to Awendo sub-county was stabbed to death while attempting to arrest a murder suspect in North Sakwa Ward, Migori County. The suspect was subsequently lynched by an angry mob following the attack.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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