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August 2026
29 AugThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeJames Orengo declares his 2027 presidential bid during a return to Homa Bay. [Courtesy, X/James Orengo] Siaya Governor James Orengo led a team of Linda Mwananchi leaders back to Homa Bay County, where he declared his presidential bid in the 2027 General Election. …
Linda Mwananchi returns to Homa Bay as Orengo declares presidential bid
29 AugThe Standard
… I will be there." Recounting the ordeals suffered by Linda Mwananchi leaders and some residents of Homa Bay County, she cautioned rival politicians against any attempts to disrupt Sifuna's Meru tour. …
Mwangaza calls on police protection as Sifuna's Meru rallies face violence fears
27 AugThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeHomes marooned by floods in Kobala sub-location, Wang'chieng location, Homa Bay County. …
Preparing for El Nino rains must begin at community level
27 AugThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeMore than 1000 female farmers in Homa Bay County can breathe a sigh of relief after getting 2000 improved indigenous chicks for starting poultry production. …
First Lady boosts over 1,000 poultry farmers with chicks
26 AugCapital News
… Oluga spoke on Wednesday during a mentorship and advocacy engagement at Mawego Technical Training Institute in Homa Bay County. …
Govt targets HIV, Teenage Pregnancies in youth health push
26 AugThe Standard
… Speaking at Mawego National Polytechnic in Homa Bay County during a mentorship and advocacy engagement with adolescents and young people, the First Lady said there was a need for stakeholders to work together to end the triple threat. …
First Lady calls for urgent action to end triple threat among adolescents
25 AugCapital News
… The remarks come days after violence disrupted a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Homa Bay County on August 16, prompting the National Police Service to intensify investigations and arrest suspects linked to the incidents. …
Police to Recommend Violent Political Actors to IEBC for Possible Action, Masengeli Says
25 AugThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeMore than 300 traders at Akwakra trading centre in Homa Bay County have decried a power outage that has lasted for more than six months. …
Six-month power outage cripples businesses, health services in Rachuonyo
24 AugCapital News
… The meeting focused on strengthening civic awareness, community engagement and access to government programmes across Homa Bay County as political parties and leaders step up preparations for the 2027 elections.
Omollo challenges Kalonzo, Orengo to explain record as he rallies support for Ruto in 2027
24 AugThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeGoons attack Linda Mwananchi convoy at Koduogo, Homa Bay County, on August 16, 2026. …
How today's goons could become gangs terrorising Kenyans in the future

Agriculture & Land

Homa Bay farmer Bornface Owino wins UN Person of Year award

The News

Bornface Otieno Owino, a farmer and agricultural innovator from Homa Bay County, has been named the United Nations in Kenya's 2026 Person of the Year, the first person under 30 to receive the award. He was honoured for transforming community-led agriculture in the Lake Victoria basin through climate-smart farming methods including certified seeds, efficient irrigation, and soil conservation, and for training and mentoring fellow farmers and young people.

27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 27 October

Homa Bay farmer Bornface Owino wins UN Person of Year award
Bornface Otieno Owino, a farmer and agricultural innovator from Homa Bay County, has been named the United Nations in Kenya's 2026 Person of the Year, the first person under 30 to receive the award. He was honoured for transforming community-led agriculture in the Lake Victoria basin through climate-smart farming methods including certified seeds, efficient irrigation, and soil conservation, and for training and mentoring fellow farmers and young people.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Luo elders urge politicians to stop interfering in council affairs
Luo Council of Elders has been split into two factions for over a decade, with leadership divided between Nyandiko Ongadi and Odungi Randa. Elders blame politicians in Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya and Migori counties for causing disunity by installing preferred leaders in the council.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 24 October

PS Omollo calls for building safety compliance after Eastleigh collapse
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged contractors and developers to comply with building regulations following the collapse of a building under construction in Nairobi's Eastleigh area on Friday, saying rescue operations were underway and all workers were safe.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 23 October

ODM, Kenya Kwanza campaign for Ruto's 2027 re-election
Government-leaning leaders under a broad-based government arrangement have intensified campaigns to rally support for President William Ruto's re-election bid ahead of the 2027 General Election. ODM, led by party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, campaigned in Turkana North and Lodwar while a separate Kenya Kwanza team traversed Western Kenya, with ODM leaders vowing the party remains united and committed to working with Ruto.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 22 October

Sifuna defends meeting with Gachagua amid regional criticism
Senator Edwin Sifuna defended his political engagement with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that political cooperation should be guided by national identity rather than regional boundaries. The meeting at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence had triggered criticism, with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissing claims it aligns with the late Raila Odinga's political legacy.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 17 October

Interior PS promises security crackdown in Homa Bay County
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has assured traders in Homa Bay County that the government will strengthen security to protect businesses from criminals and disruption, and pledged engagement with young people involved in crime to encourage lawful economic opportunities.
17 October 2026 · Capital News →
Gor Mahia beat APS Bomet 1–0 to stay unbeaten
Defending champions Gor Mahia maintained their perfect start to the 2026–2027 SportPesa Premier League campaign with a narrow 1–0 win over APS Bomet at Raila Odinga Stadium, with Alpha Onyango scoring in the 84th minute. The victory gave Gor their second win of the season and moved them to six points at the top of the standings.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 13 October

Homa Bay man detained over rally violence
Kassim Abdi Sebo, the main suspect in violence at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, was ordered to remain in custody for six days at Kisii Central Police Station. He pleaded not guilty to assaulting Maurice Auko at the Homa Bay Bus Terminus, and the court directed police to escort him to hospital for medical treatment.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrest 40 suspected goons in Homa Bay protest
Police arrested at least 40 youth suspected of being goons in Homa Bay County following demonstrations against the arrest of ODM youth leader Abdi Kassim Sebo. The protests, which occurred Thursday night and Friday morning, disrupted business in Homa Bay Town, with traders chased from premises and some shops looted.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 10 October

Kenya claims 2 billion trees planted toward 15 billion goal
President William Ruto has renewed commitment to a 15 billion tree planting and restoration campaign target set for 2030, which the government says will help combat climate change. Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa claimed the country has planted more than 2 billion trees since the programme's onset.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior PS leads planting of 6,000 indigenous trees
Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo led the planting of 6,000 indigenous tree seedlings at Lambwe Forest Station in Homa Bay County on October 10 to mark Mazingira Day, with a further 92,000 seedlings earmarked for planting as part of the Presidential Green Challenge.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

DPP withdraws Sh17.59m fraud charges against former SHA CEOs
The Director of Public Prosecutions has withdrawn fraud charges against former Social Health Authority acting chief executives Elijah Wachira and Robert Ingasira over alleged fraudulent medical claims worth Sh17.59 million, after a review established the two had left SHA before the disputed claims were submitted and did not participate in payment.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 8 October

Two fishermen killed, three injured in Homa Bay beach clash
Two fishermen were killed and three seriously injured in a violent confrontation between rival fishing groups in Homa Bay County over fishing grounds. The incident occurred at around 4am when fishermen from Ndhuru Beach clashed with those from Koginga Beach, allegedly over illegal fishing activities in protected breeding zones.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 6 October

Woman, son and hired man arrested for Homa Bay murder
A 42-year-old woman, her 24-year-old son, and a 36-year-old man hired from the village have been arrested for allegedly murdering John Nyakundi Okoko, 45, in Homa Bay County's Rangwe Sub-County. Okoko was hit with a blunt object while sleeping; his body was moved and dumped in a thicket before his wife reported him missing to police.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 5 October

Lake Victoria cage farming sparks conflict over fishing and pollution
Residents of Rusinga Island in Homa Bay County have complained that three investors' cage fish farming operations on more than 110 acres of Lake Victoria water at Ngodhe Bay are blocking their fishing livelihoods and polluting the lake. Local fishermen say they can no longer access traditional fishing sites, while hoteliers report that untreated waste from fish ponds and hatcheries is fouling the water, affecting tourism.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

UASU warns part-time lecturers against sabotaging university strike
The University Academic Staff Union has launched a strike at Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay County and warned part-time lecturers against teaching students during the action, saying they will paralyse learning until their grievances and Collective Bargaining Agreement demands are addressed.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

NCIC clears Kaluma and Otuoma of incitement charges
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has cleared Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma of incitement allegations, finding no grounds to charge them. The two have been required to sign peace pledges within 14 days.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Family exhumes man's body after disputed burial in Kisumu
Two families are fighting in court over the burial rights of Joab Oloo Otieno, a 35-year-old who died at a Kisumu hospital in April 2026. Otieno's mother and her husband's family exhumed his body from a bush burial site in Kisumu County and took it to a mortuary, arguing the original burial location was unsuitable.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay booksellers call for crackdown on counterfeit textbooks
Booksellers in Homa Bay County are seeking government intervention to curtail the distribution of counterfeit books and sudden syllabus changes that affect their livelihoods. They argue that unauthorized street vendors selling substandard textbooks risk misleading students and parents with poor-quality materials.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

Kibera Women beat Mathare in KWPL pursuit
Kibera Soccer Ladies defeated Mathare United Women 1-0 in a Kenya Women Premier League match, with coach George Okallo saying the win will motivate them as they seek the title. Ann Arusi scored the winning penalty in the 68th minute.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kibera Soccer Ladies beats Mathare United Women in league derby
Kibera Soccer Ladies defeated Mathare United Women 1-0 in a Kenyan Women Premier League match on September 27, with a 68th-minute penalty from Ann Arusi. Coach George Okallo praised his team's performance and said the win will motivate them as they pursue the title this season.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 28 September

Police investigate death of unidentified man found in Homa Bay
Police in Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County are investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body was found near River Kuja with deep fresh cuts on the neck, shoulders and throat. The suspect, who is known to villagers, fled the scene with a blood-stained panga and remains at large.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

UDA official Jakakimba enters Suba North 2027 parliamentary race
Silas Jakakimba, Homa Bay County Secretary of the ruling UDA party, has declared his candidacy for Suba North MP in 2027, saying he is ready to provide renewed leadership and development. He accused incumbent Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo of undermining regional cooperation.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 21 September

Ulinzi Starlets coach targets Women's Premier League title
Ulinzi Starlets head coach Collins Ochieng believes his side can win the FKF Women's Premier League title this season after defeating Gideon Starlets 2-0 at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County on Sunday, with goals from Sharline Nambengele and Siliya Rasoha in the 60th and 62nd minutes.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Family dispute over burial of 35-year-old man in court
A 35-year-old man who died in April 2026 was initially buried in Kisumu County, but his body was exhumed and moved to a hospital mortuary following a court order after two families claimed the right to bury him. The deceased's mother is suing siblings of the late Paul Nundu, claiming they secretly buried her son without her knowledge.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 20 September

PS Omollo praises President Ruto's inclusive national development approach
Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has praised President William Ruto for pursuing a non-discriminatory and inclusive approach to national development, saying public resources and services must reach Kenyans without discrimination based on region, community or political affiliation.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two-year-old girl killed in Homa Bay house fire
A two-year-old girl was killed when her house caught fire in Arunda estate, Homa Bay County, in what police suspect was a gas cylinder explosion. Her mother and nine-year-old brother were seriously injured, and the fire destroyed four houses and the family's property.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay UDA chairman's vehicle torched by unknown attackers
The Homa Bay Town Constituency UDA Chairman Franklin Oluoch's vehicle was set ablaze by two armed men on a motorbike at Makongeni estate on Saturday night. Oluoch escaped unhurt and police have launched investigations into the incident, though the motive remains unclear.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 19 September

Sifuna pledges vehicle replacement for injured taxi driver
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna pledged to replace the vehicle of Steven Otieno, a taxi driver whose car was torched during violence at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on August 16. Otieno suffered machete wounds and a fractured arm in the incident and has been unable to work.
19 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 17 September

President Ruto accuses Uhuru of sabotaging government
President William Ruto told his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta to stop sabotaging the government of Kenya, saying it is unpresidential for a former Head of State to undermine the government he once led. Ruto also accused Kenyatta of funding the opposition to wreck his government.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →