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Homa Bay

Also known as: Homa Bay Sub-county

2026-04-252026-09-17

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  1. September 2026
  2. Capital News

    Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga said some leaders were opposed to Ruto because of his national unity agenda and efforts to ensure development reaches all parts of the country.

    Ruto: 2027 election will be a vote against tribalism, marginalisation
  3. Capital News

    In Parliament, concerns over political violence have included reported incidents in Homa Bay, Nyandarua and Nakuru, with legislators calling for investigations into attacks on political supporters, civilians, police officers and journalists.

    Murkomen: 1,189 convicted in political violence crackdown since 2022
  4. The Standard

    He said they are also working in Kisumu County and other lake region counties of Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya, Turkana and Kwale.Industrial Support Ltd official Mercy Masai and Primo Energy Africa Director Nelson Muhanji commended the women traders for embracing value addition and ent

    Solar fish dryer to boost women's cross-border trade in Busia
  5. The Standard

    In Awendo, Ruto also launched construction of the Sh2.2 billion Kanyawanga-Kwoyo-Madiaba road, one of several projects on his Migori itinerary as he wrapped up a tour that took him through Kisumu, Siaya and Homa Bay counties since Sunday.

    Ruto to sugar farmers: I'll be back next month to pay you
  6. The Standard

    Vulnerable areas include parts of Tana River and Garissa counties in the Lower Tana Basin, as well as Kisumu, Busia, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori in the Lake Victoria Basin.

    Understanding El Nino: What it really means for Kenya
  7. The Standard

    Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang’, who participated in the panel, highlighted several measures Kenya has undertaken to help communities adapt to changing climatic conditions.

    Wetang'ula calls for climate accountability
  8. Citizen Digital

    Speaking on She Means Business, Millie recounted an incident during campaigns in Homa Bay when the boat she was travelling in developed a problem and burst while on the water.

    SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Rig or be rigged? Millie Odhiambo speaks on the 'fence sitter' tag and her 'bad gal' approach to politics
  9. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Government Spokesperson Charles Owino has questioned the inaction of security authorities weeks after seditious remarks made by Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma.

    Charles Owino: Police should explain delayed arrest of MP Kaluma over incitement
  10. The Standard

    The four-day tour covers the Nyanza region, with Ruto also scheduled to visit Homa Bay and Migori as the Government outlines development projects across the region.

    Ruto to opposition: You have no plan to lead Kenya
  11. Capital News

    Besides Kiambu, significant outbreaks have been reported in Tharaka-Nithi, Busia, Embu, Kakamega, Homa Bay and Migori.

    Kiambu defends piglet programme as swine fever kills 1,470 pigs

Yesterday

  1. Ruto: 2027 election to reject tribalism and marginalisation

    President William Ruto said the 2027 General Election will give Kenyans a chance to rally behind national unity, inclusivity, and equitable resource distribution, and to reject tribalism, marginalisation, and divisive politics. He cited his administration's focus on service delivery and the Broad-Based Government arrangement as efforts to promote national cohesion.

    16 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. 1,189 convicted for political violence since 2022, Interior CS says

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate that at least 1,189 people have been sentenced for offences linked to political violence and goonism since 2022, citing the figure as evidence of government action against such violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    16 September 2026 · Capital News

  3. Solar fish dryer launched to support Busia women traders

    A Sh10 million solar-powered fish drying and preservation facility has been launched in Burumba, Busia, to help the Busia Cross-Border Women Traders Association process and preserve fish more efficiently, reduce losses, and create employment in fish processing and marketing.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard

  4. Ruto pledges next-month visit to oversee sugar farmer bonus payments

    President William Ruto promised to return to Migori County next month to personally oversee payment of a bonus to sugarcane farmers, addressing a sector that has long complained of delayed payouts. The pledge comes as Sony Sugar factory faces a history of payment disputes, with farmers petitioning the government in February over Sh185 million in unpaid arrears.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard

  5. El Niño climate pattern to bring above-normal rainfall to Kenya

    El Niño, a natural climate pattern that warms the Pacific Ocean and alters atmospheric circulation, is expected to bring above-normal rainfall to Kenya during the October-December season; experts urge communities and authorities to prepare for hazards accompanying heavier rains.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard

  6. Wetang'ula demands climate accountability from major polluters

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called for greater accountability from major climate polluters at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, urging countries responsible for significant emissions to honour Paris Agreement commitments and provide greater support to vulnerable nations that contribute relatively little to worldwide emissions but face disproportionate climate consequences.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Millie Odhiambo addresses fence-sitter tag, boat incident during campaigns

    Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has discussed her political positioning and the "fence sitter" label, explaining she is not driven by the need to align with political alliances simply for their sake. She also recounted a near-death experience when a boat she was travelling in during Homa Bay campaigns developed a problem and burst, which she suggested may not have been coincidental.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Police delayed arrest of MP Kaluma over incitement remarks, Owino says

    Government Spokesperson Charles Owino questioned security authorities' inaction weeks after Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma made remarks that Owino called incitement, including warnings against the "one-term" phrase and threats toward hotels in Homa Bay. Owino characterized the remarks as unbecoming of a legislator and called for swift police action despite what he described as clear evidence.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Ruto accuses opposition of lacking unity and policy vision

    President William Ruto has accused opposition politicians of lacking unity and an alternative governing plan, saying they are "speaking in tongues" instead of offering policy. Ruto described the broad-based government as the only formation with the capacity to unite the nation and plan for transformation.

    15 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 14 September

  1. Kiambu denies piglet programme link to swine fever outbreak

    African Swine Fever has killed about 1,470 pigs on more than 20 farms in Kiambu County since mid-May, with mortality rates reaching 100 per cent on some farms. The county government rejected claims that its piglet distribution programme contributed to the outbreak, calling the disease a national animal health challenge.

    14 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. Ruto warns political leaders against chaos and divisive politics

    President William Ruto has warned political leaders against using chaos, violence and divisive politics to advance their interests, saying Kenya has no room for leaders bent on destabilising the country. Speaking in Kisumu during a five-day development tour of Nyanza, Ruto challenged opposition leaders to abandon what he described as outdated politics based on empty rhetoric, tribalism, division and violence, and to present Kenyans with a clear political agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    14 September 2026 · Capital News

  3. ODM demands 50% power-sharing in Ruto's 2027 government

    Kisii Governor Simba Arati, ODM deputy leader, has stated that ODM must secure a 50% power-sharing deal with UDA if the party is to support President Ruto's re-election in 2027, saying the arrangement should cover key government positions and reflect ODM's contribution to Ruto's second-term bid.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Awendo and Plateau Queens win Nyanza Chapa Dimba crowns

    Awendo Football Academy from Migori defeated Indomitable Soldiers 4-0 to win the boys' Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional Championship, with Kevin Mukaramoja scoring a hat-trick. Plateau Queens, the national defending champions, retained their regional title for a third consecutive time with a 4-0 victory over Hedso Queens in the girls' final.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

  5. Political violence escalating across Kenya, rule of law at risk

    An opinion piece argues that political violence has become normalised in Kenya, citing Saturday's chaos in Embu where a meeting attended by Deputy President Kindiki descended into stone-throwing and arson that killed one person and torched six vehicles, along with multiple other incidents targeting opposition and government officials. The author contends that police inaction has emboldened perpetrators and calls for urgent intervention to stop the trend.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

  6. Nyanza leaders urge governors to implement devolution properly

    A section of Nyanza leaders challenged governors to implement devolution to transform the lives of Kenyans, expressing concerns that misappropriation of public funds and wrong priorities in county governments were denying citizens deserved services.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 13 September

  1. PS Omollo urges Kenyans to avoid violence at political meetings

    Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has advised Kenyans to stay away from violence linked to political activities and urged youths to avoid political meetings organized by leaders they do not support, saying the government will not allow violence as a means of conducting politics.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Farmer loses 156 pigs, Ksh 2.9 million in swine flu outbreak

    A pig farmer in Kona Mbaya area, Ruai, Nairobi County lost his entire herd of 156 pigs within 72 hours after an African Swine Flu outbreak in late June 2026, resulting in losses worth about Ksh 2.9 million. The farmer is pleading with the government for assistance to cushion farmers who have lost their source of livelihood.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Ruto says UDA and ODM are partners in broad-based government

    President William Ruto told a church congregation in Kisumu that the United Democratic Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement are not competitors but partners working together under the Broad-Based Government framework to transform the country.

    13 September 2026 · Capital News

  4. Ruto undertakes five-day development tour of Luo Nyanza region

    President William Ruto has begun a five-day development tour of Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, and Homa Bay counties to assess multi-billion-shilling projects and consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 General Election. The itinerary includes visits to infrastructure projects including roads and water systems.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 12 September

  1. Kiambu County defends piglet programme amid swine fever outbreak

    Kiambu County Government has rejected claims that its piglet distribution programme is linked to African Swine Fever, stating all piglets are sourced from KALRO and the programme has benefited more than 70,000 men and youth.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Linda Mwanachi group fears violence at Nairobi rally

    Three weeks after a coordinated attack in Homa Bay killed four people on August 16, 2026, the Linda Mwanachi movement faces threats ahead of a planned rally in Nairobi on Sunday at Jacaranda grounds in Embakasi. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have warned of threats to the Senator Edwin Sifuna-led group, with critics on social media pledging to prevent the rally.

    12 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 11 September

  1. Eight teams advance to Nyanza Regional football semis

    Eight teams, including defending champions Obunga FC, have qualified for Saturday's Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional semifinals at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu following inter-county playoffs.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chapa Dimba Nyanza regional finals kick off in Kisumu

    Kisumu will host the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional Finals this weekend, with 12 teams from six counties competing at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium and Mamboleo Stadium for the regional title.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Government unveils Sh2.1 billion livestock El Niño preparedness plan

    The government has launched a Sh2.1 billion preparedness plan to protect livestock farmers and pastoral communities from anticipated El Niño effects, targeting 24 flood-prone and livestock-rich counties. The largest share of funds will go towards vaccines, veterinary medicines, and emergency response equipment to help farmers act before disasters occur.

    11 September 2026 · Capital News

  4. Agriculture CS launches livestock tagging system in Isiolo

    Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has launched the Animal Identification and Traceability System (Anitrac) in Isiolo, an electronic tagging initiative to enable identification and traceability of livestock for export compliance and to combat livestock theft.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

  5. Kilifi County prepares for El Niño displacement risk

    Over 80,000 families in Kilifi County face possible displacement as heavy El Niño rains are anticipated to begin in October and extend into January. The county government has begun mapping flood-prone areas, sensitizing communities, and assembling food and non-food items in readiness for potential humanitarian emergencies.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 10 September

  1. Azimio opposition coalition plans rebrand, admits new parties

    The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition has decided to rebrand into a more inclusive opposition coalition and approved applications from political parties seeking to join, according to Azimio Secretary General Caroli Omondi. The move aims to strengthen the coalition's position ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Government classifies 18 counties as high-risk for El Niño rains

    The government has identified 18 counties as high-risk areas ahead of heavy rains and flooding expected from October, with a multi-agency team already working in Baringo County on evacuation and preparation efforts.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Young Kenyans aged 15-34 account for 70% of new HIV infections

    Kenya's adolescents face a growing crisis of HIV infections, teenage pregnancy, and sexual and gender-based violence. State and non-state actors gathered at a National Round Table Forum in Nairobi to address the interconnected challenges, warning that urgent and targeted interventions are needed to prevent the situation from spiralling out of control.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Health Ministry activates El Niño preparedness in 18 counties

    Kenya's Ministry of Health has activated its El Niño preparedness plan in 18 high-risk counties ahead of heavy rains expected during October-December, warning of increased flooding, displacement, and waterborne and vector-borne disease outbreaks. The ministry is seeking support from development and health partners for medical structures, emergency services, health campaigns, water and sanitation interventions, and medical supplies.

    9 September 2026 · Capital News

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