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George Juma

2026-06-262026-10-24

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  1. July 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Citizen Digital

    Water shortage hits Migori town By George Juma July 01, 2026 07:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Residents of Migori Town have been forced to rely on boreholes and River Migori for water …

    Water shortage hits Migori town
  6. June 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Migori: Family demands justice after man found murdered By George Juma June 30, 2026 06:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A family in Ogwedhi-Maasai, Suna East Sub-county, is demanding ju …

    Migori: Family demands justice after man found murdered
  8. Citizen Digital

    Migori: Murder suspect stabs police officer to death before being lynched by angry mob By George Juma June 26, 2026 06:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a police vehicle at a crime scene. …

    Migori: Murder suspect stabs police officer to death before being lynched by angry mob
Society

Migori government warns against rising child labour in mines

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Migori County authorities have raised concern over increasing cases of child labour in gold mines, quarries and other activities across the county. The Labour Officer warned that illegal employment of children would attract legal action and called on parents, community leaders and employers to work together to ensure children remain in school.

21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Migori government warns against rising child labour in mines

    Migori County authorities have raised concern over increasing cases of child labour in gold mines, quarries and other activities across the county. The Labour Officer warned that illegal employment of children would attract legal action and called on parents, community leaders and employers to work together to ensure children remain in school.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Migori residents repair deteriorating Rongo-Miyare road themselves

    Residents of North Kamagambo in Rongo Sub-County, Migori County, have begun repairing the Rongo-Miyare road after it became nearly impassable and the government failed to respond to their appeals. The poor condition of the road has disrupted transport and economic activities in the area.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Grade 7 boy accused of attacking 23-year-old brother over inheritance

    Police in Uriri Sub County are investigating an incident in which a 16-year-old boy allegedly hacked his 23-year-old brother with a panga after they disagreed over their widowed mother's decision to be inherited. The victim sustained serious cuts and is receiving treatment at Migori Referral Hospital.

    4 October 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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