Also known as: Homa Bay Sub-county
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The Standard
Audio By Vocalize At least 120 vulnerable students in Homa Bay Sub-County have been spared disruptions to their education after members of the community came together to raise funds to pay their school fees. …
Community raises funds to keep vulnerable students in schoolThe Standard
… Kananu also called for an investigation into the alleged assault of two Kisumu-based Agence France-Presse (AFP) journalists, Fred Ooko and Brian Ongoro, while covering a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay town. …
KEG condemns abduction of Standard Group editor Alex KiprotichThe Standard
… Muluka also raised concerns over political violence, citing recent clashes in Homa Bay and Migori and questioning the alleged involvement of unidentified groups during political activities.He further questioned the procurement of new police uniforms, including allegations involvi …
Why Ruto should reconsider his 2027 re-election bidThe Standard
… ourselves to the rule of law, and when called upon by any constitutional institution we should respect that and appear," he said.The commission also disclosed it will deliver a determination next week on separate hate speech claims against Busia Governor Paul Otuoma and Homa Bay …
Ruku appears before NCIC over hate speech claimsCitizen Digital
… Organised political violence and partisan policing in Homa Bay and Ol Kalou. Blood in churches in Kisumu, Nairobi and Witima all under the president's watch and for obvious political benefit," he said. …
Maraga claims IG Kanja, DCI boss Amin are holding office illegallyCapital News
… Ochieng and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi also accused Orengo of hurling abuse at supporters of President Ruto during his recent visit to Homa Bay. …
Nyanza leaders urge Orengo to quit politics after presidential bid declarationThe Standard
… The operation was later integrated into the African Union peace support framework in Somalia.In Homa Bay, detectives arrested two men and recovered property allegedly stolen during the August 15 attack on Homa Bay Tourist Hotel. …
Detectives probe Mandera shooting and Homa Bay hotel raidCitizen Digital
… The tour, hosted by former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, marked the caravan's first sustained push into the Mt Kenya region after outings in Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Busia and Homa Bay. …
'Uliingia na hustler, utatoka na one term": Sifuna taunts Ruto in MeruCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has pointed to ongoing road works in Homa Bay as evidence of the Government’s investment in infrastructure in the region, weeks after the condition of roads in Suba North became a major political talking point. …
Mbadi says ‘Yemen’ road in Homa Bay now being tarmackedThe Standard
… There’s freedom of movement, unless you are headed to Homa Bay, and goons are on the rampage. …
Secret police unit mops up gas cylinders for next polls operationPresident 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →