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Homa Bay

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    ighlighted a range of development projects being implemented by the current administration, noting that they are being distributed equitably across the country regardless of political affiliation. “We are talking of projects in excess of Ksh.220 billion in Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay

    PS Omollo urges Kenyans to embrace unity, reject tribal-based politics
  3. Citizen Digital

    FKF subsequently directed that the match be played at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay, prompting Mara Sugar to move to the SDT seeking intervention.

    Gor Mahia's title decider against Mara Sugar suspended by SDT
  4. Capital News

    The meeting, scheduled for Monday, May 25, will bring together party hopefuls seeking ODM tickets for various elective seats in Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori counties.

    ODM summons Nyanza aspirants as race for 2027 elections gathers momentum
  5. The Standard

    ater felt compelled to respond after reflecting on the implications. “I chose silence at first, because I have always believed that not every disagreement demands public contest,” she wrote, adding that some moments require reflection because of “what they represent.”The Homa Bay

    I forgive you, Wanga tells Orengo
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara has criticised Siaya Governor James Orengo over remarks against Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, saying they demeaned the integrity of women leaders.

    Kabondo Kasipul MP slams Orengo over remarks against Wanga
  7. Citizen Digital

    Sleeping sickness had for more than a century posed a serious public health challenge in parts of western Kenya, including Busia, Bungoma, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, and Narok counties.

    Kenya honoured at World Health Assembly for eliminating sleeping sickness
  8. The Standard

    Sleeping sickness had remained a public health threat in Busia, Bungoma, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori and Narok counties, where outbreaks linked to the tsetse fly affected communities for decades.

    Kenya earns WHO recognition after eliminating sleeping sickness
  9. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 17 – The Government has officially declared the Homa Bay County Commissioner’s Residence as a State Lodge, according to a Gazette Notice issued by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.

    Govt Declares Homa Bay County Commissioner’s Residence a State Lodge
  10. Capital News

    High-risk counties Counties listed as high-risk areas include Nyeri, Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyandarua, Kirinyaga, Embu, Meru, Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisii, Kakamega, Bungoma, Migori, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Narok among others.

    Caution urged as Met agency projects intensified rains amid deadly Murang’a landslides
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizePolice in Homa Bay are investigating an incident where a 24-year-old suspect was found dead in a suspected case of suicide inside Ngegu Police Station.

    Questions as suspect dies in police cell
Sport

Kisumu County secondary school games begin in three sports

The News

Kisumu Boys, Maseno School and Nyakach Girls are among contenders seeking titles when the Kisumu County Term Two games kick off at Onjiko High School in Ahero, featuring football, basketball and rugby. Kisumu Boys will compete for the football boys' title after defending champions Kisumu Day were disqualified for fielding ineligible players.

17 June 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Kisumu County secondary school games begin in three sports

    Kisumu Boys, Maseno School and Nyakach Girls are among contenders seeking titles when the Kisumu County Term Two games kick off at Onjiko High School in Ahero, featuring football, basketball and rugby. Kisumu Boys will compete for the football boys' title after defending champions Kisumu Day were disqualified for fielding ineligible players.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 13 June

  1. Three NSL teams promoted to FKF Premier League

    The 2025/26 FKF National Super League season ended with Migori Youth as champions, securing promotion alongside 3K FC and Mombasa United to the FKF Premier League. MCF FC, Vihiga United, and Mwatate United were relegated to the FKF Division One league.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Government plans sickle cell centre of excellence at JOOTRH

    The national government announced plans to transform Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital into a Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease in Africa, as part of efforts to improve care for patients with the condition. The announcement was made ahead of World Sickle Cell Day, with the PS noting that sickle cell disease affects nearly two per cent of the population in Nyanza, Western and Coastal regions.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kenya could build football system with 47 county teams

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's football failure, unlike its athletics success, stems from lack of systematic development rather than talent scarcity. The author proposes a Kenya Premier League where each of the 47 counties fields a team to build the sport's foundation.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Mombasa County revenue rises to 4.8 billion shillings

    Mombasa County Government has recorded steady revenue growth, with collections rising from Ksh. 3.9 billion in financial year 2022/2023 to Ksh. 4.8 billion by June 2025, according to Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir's report to the County Public Accounts Committee. The growth was attributed to prudent financial management and enhanced revenue collection mechanisms, despite ongoing land rates challenges.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. Migori Youth lead NSL promotion race with two rounds left

    Four clubs—Migori Youth (77 points), 3K FC (73), Mombasa United (72), and Equity Bank (71)—battle for three promotion spots to the SportPesa Premier League with only two matches remaining in the 2025/26 season. Migori Youth, seeking their first-ever top-flight promotion, face Equity Bank in a decisive fixture at Green Stadium.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Youth credit market shifts toward Sacco-led lending models

    Kenya's youth are increasingly turning to savings groups and Sacco-based lending as traditional banks exclude borrowers with limited collateral and informal income. In Machakos, 339 young people have accessed affordable loans and grants through community-based organisations, offering lower interest rates than microfinance institutions.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kenya has fewer than 10 geriatric doctors for 3.6 million elderly

    Kenya has fewer than 10 doctors trained to treat older persons for a population of 3.6 million elderly people, leaving millions without access to specialised geriatric care, according to ageing advocates.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Kenya ideal location for US Ebola quarantine facility, US official says

    Dr. Mehmet Oz, Head of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the United States, said Kenya is the most ideal place to set up an Ebola quarantine facility for US citizens because of its proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo, allowing for swift medical attention.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Kenya considers mandatory 21-day quarantine for high-risk travelers

    The Ministry of Health says Kenya is considering imposing a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travellers arriving from high-risk countries as part of enhanced Ebola prevention measures. Incoming travellers may also be required to present certified exit surveillance reports from their countries of origin alongside detailed screening documentation.

    2 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kenya marks 25 counties high-risk for Ebola as Uganda, DRC cases emerge

    Kenya's Ministry of Health has designated 25 counties as either 'very high risk' or 'high risk' for Ebola, including Nairobi, Mombasa, and border counties, amid outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The government is maintaining high alert at 26 points of entry and monitoring 10 neighbouring countries, though no positive cases have been reported in Kenya.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Education Ministry seeks public input on university regulations reform

    Kenya's Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide public participation process on proposed Universities (General) Regulations, 2026, in collaboration with the Commission for University Education. The draft regulations seek to strengthen governance, quality assurance, accreditation, and oversight across the country's higher education sector, including provisions for establishment and accreditation of universities, approval of academic programmes, quality audits, and regulation of collaborations involving foreign institutions.

    2 June 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 31 May

  1. ODM factions hold parallel rallies in Machakos and Kisumu

    Rival factions of the Orange Democratic Movement are holding parallel political rallies: the Linda Mwananchi faction in Machakos County with activities including a church service and a 1:00 pm rally in Machakos Town, and the Linda Ground faction led by Senator Oburu Oginga holding a rally branded 'Wabiro Kisumu' at Keremba Grounds in Kisumu County, expected to draw ODM supporters and leaders from western Kenya counties.

    31 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Government records 10,500 child protection cases in 15 months

    Government data shows 10,581 child protection cases recorded between January 2025 and March 2026, with abandonment (6,820), abductions (1,952), and missing children (1,636) comprising the majority; about 2,328 children remain unaccounted for. Police records show fewer missing children cases and suggest public concern is driven by social media awareness rather than a surge in actual incidents.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. Maraga warns of sharp rise in missing children across Kenya

    Former Chief Justice David Maraga has raised alarm over rising child disappearances in Kenya, citing data showing more than 10,500 child protection cases between January 2025 and March 2026—including 1,952 abductions and 1,636 missing children cases—and warning the situation reflects institutional failure and weak accountability systems.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Oburu warns ODM aspirants against bribery in nominations

    ODM party leader Oburu Oginga warned aspirants at a Kisumu meeting that the party will not tolerate bribery during nominations and will insist on free and fair processes, telling candidates they should serve their people rather than pursue elective office as a path to wealth.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. ODM signals no 2027 presidential candidate, focuses on coalition

    The Orange Democratic Movement says it may not field a presidential candidate in 2027, instead prioritizing winning elective seats to strengthen its bargaining power in coalition negotiations. Party leader Oburu Oginga emphasized that the party's influence would depend on the number of MPs, MCAs, and presidential votes it delivers.

    25 May 2026 · Capital News

  4. Oburu Oginga's leadership leaves ODM in turmoil

    An opinion piece argues that ODM has fallen into disarray seven months after Raila Odinga's death, with Senator Oburu Oginga's interim leadership showing insufficient capacity to preserve the party. The turmoil intensified after August 2024, when ODM's chairman, Minority Leader, and two deputy party leaders joined President Ruto's Cabinet following a handshake with Raila, which critics said undermined the party's role as the principal opposition force.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

  5. ODM signals long-term commitment to government beyond 2027

    Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga declared that ODM will not return to opposition politics and has made a deliberate decision to work with President William Ruto's government in advancing Kenyan interests rather than engaging in street protests ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 23 May

  1. Over 10,000 child protection cases recorded in Kenya

    The State Department for Children Services reported 10,581 child protection cases between January 2025 and March 2026, with abandonment accounting for 6,820 cases, abductions for 1,952, missing children for 1,636, and trafficking for 173. Nairobi County recorded the highest number of reported cases.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PS Omollo promotes national unity, rejects tribal politics

    Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged Kenyans to follow President Ruto's lead in promoting national cohesion and moving away from tribal-based politics, citing development projects exceeding Ksh.220 billion distributed across western Kenya regions regardless of political affiliation.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. SDT suspends Gor Mahia's title decider against Mara Sugar

    The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily suspended the Kenya Premier League match between Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar over a dispute about the match venue, with a hearing scheduled for May 26.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. ODM convenes forum for 2027 election candidates in Nyanza

    The Orange Democratic Movement has summoned aspiring candidates from Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori counties to a consultative forum on May 25, aimed at engaging prospective candidates on the party's electoral roadmap ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    21 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Wanga forgives Orengo over remarks, calls for respectful discourse

    Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has written to Siaya Governor James Orengo calling on him to embrace respect and dignity in public discourse, saying his remarks left her humiliated but forgiving him in a letter shared on social media where she distances herself from her official roles.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. MP Obara criticises Orengo over remarks against Wanga

    Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara has criticised Siaya Governor James Orengo over remarks against Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, saying they demeaned the integrity of women leaders and undermined gender equality and women's progress in leadership.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kenya certified by WHO for eliminating sleeping sickness disease

    Kenya has been officially certified at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva as having eliminated Human African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), following sustained public health efforts and multi-sectoral collaboration.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya receives WHO recognition for eliminating sleeping sickness

    Kenya has been recognized by the World Health Organization for eliminating sleeping sickness after recording zero indigenous cases of Human African Trypanosomiasis since 2009. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale received the award at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, following WHO validation in June 2025.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. Govt declares Homa Bay County Commissioner residence state lodge

    The Government has officially designated the Homa Bay County Commissioner's Residence as a State Lodge, effective immediately, according to a Gazette Notice issued by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. State Lodges in Kenya are official government residences used for high-level state functions, visiting dignitaries, and administrative engagements.

    17 May 2026 · Capital News

Friday 8 May

  1. Deadly Murang'a landslides prompt relocation as rains intensify

    Heavy rains have triggered deadly landslides in Kangema and Mathioya in Murang'a county, killing at least one person and displacing approximately 200 households in the Ngutu area of Gitugi Ward. The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast intensified rainfall exceeding 20mm within 24 hours across several regions through May 14, prompting the government to urge heightened vigilance in landslide-prone areas.

    8 May 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 6 May

  1. 24-year-old suspect dies in Ngegu Police Station cell

    A 24-year-old suspect, Wycliffe Omondi, was found dead in a police cell at Ngegu Police Station in Homa Bay in what police suspect was a suicide by hanging using shoelaces. Police say he had been arrested after being found with a stolen cow, and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority has been asked to investigate the death.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard

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