… Only Ida Odinga has publicly questioned why Raila insisted on burial within 72 hours.Two rival factions have since calcified: One, styled Linda Ground and marshalled by Senator Oburu and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga; the other, Linda Mwananchi, led by Senator Edwin Sifuna and G …
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has declared that ODM will no longer play opposition politics, signalling the party’s firm commitment to the broad-based arrangement with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
… 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 …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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 …
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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
A nationwide nurses' strike forced some public hospitals to shut down and others to operate with reduced staff, disrupting healthcare services across counties including Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori. The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives is pushing for implementation of the 2017 Return-to-Work Formula, signing of a Collective Bargaining Agreement, nursing career guidelines, and resolution of Universal Health Coverage staff issues.
A nationwide nurses' strike forced some public hospitals to shut down and others to operate with reduced staff, disrupting healthcare services across counties including Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori. The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives is pushing for implementation of the 2017 Return-to-Work Formula, signing of a Collective Bargaining Agreement, nursing career guidelines, and resolution of Universal Health Coverage staff issues.
Oyugis Law Court has ordered the Homa Bay county government to pay former advisor Richard Bonyo Sh1 million for defamation after his name was erroneously included in a 2024 list of "ghost workers" to be removed from the payroll. Bonyo's contract had ended in September 2022, but the county's May 2024 audit by Price Waterhouse Coopers included his name, which he said damaged his reputation and prevented him from securing employment.
United Green Movement Party leader David Maraga has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of inadequate El Niño preparation, warning of a humanitarian and environmental crisis if urgent measures are not taken. He cited forecasts by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the World Meteorological Organization, and ICPAC projecting an intense El Niño event from October through early next year, with an eight-in-ten chance of rainfall surpassing the 1997 El Niño disaster.
Oyugis Law Court ordered the county government of Homa Bay to pay Richard Bonyo, a former advisor, Sh1 million after his name was erroneously included in a 2024 list of "ghost workers" by Governor Gladys Wanga's administration. Bonyo, whose contract ended in September 2022, said the inclusion damaged his reputation and affected his ability to secure employment.
Scientists and health experts say hepatitis B has remained a silent epidemic in Kenya because many people living with it remain undiagnosed, citing stigma, inadequate diagnostic capacity, low public awareness and chronic underfunding as barriers. Hepatitis B and C are the biggest public health concern because they are transmitted similarly to HIV, including from mother to child, through unprotected sex and exposure to infected blood.
The parents of slain university student Sharon Otieno said they have forgiven their daughter's killers after Justice Cecilia Githua convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his aides Caspal Obiero and Michael Oyamo. Sharon's mother, Melida Auma, told The Standard that the case has drained the family economically and emotionally over eight years, with court expenses preventing other development projects.
The Luo Council of Elders announced it will appoint a new patron following Raila Odinga's death last October, with consultations at an advanced stage. The council also announced the fifth Piny Luo Cultural Festival will be held in Kisumu from December 14 to 16, 2026.
A location chief testified in Mombasa court that victims of the Kwa Binzaro massacre were buried naked, without coffins, and in shallow graves—departures from established Giriama burial customs which require daytime burials in coffins with prayers and gender-specific rites.
A prosecution witness in the Kwa Binzaro manslaughter trial told a Mombasa court that his brother, a preacher at Good News International Church, abandoned schooling and medical treatment after embracing teachings by Pastor Paul Mackenzie that discouraged education and medical care as against God's will. The witness said he made three trips to Shakahola searching for his brother but was unable to locate him, and later learned he had been spotted in Malindi.
The national government is investing more than Sh922 million in constructing 14 modern markets across Kisumu County under the Economic Stimulus Programme, expected to provide trading spaces for more than 4,000 traders while reducing post-harvest losses and improving market access.
ODM party officials are issuing conflicting statements about whether the party will field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. While ODM leader Oburu Oginga announced the party will not field a candidate and will support President William Ruto, CS Wycliffe Oparanya countered that ODM will remain independent and will have its own presidential candidate.
The National Steering Committee to Revive the Coffee Sector convened stakeholders from Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Nyamira, Migori and Kisii counties to develop strategies aimed at increasing coffee production, boosting farmer incomes and expanding local value addition. The revival programme seeks to restore coffee as a major cash crop and strengthen Kenya's position in the global market.
Twenty fishermen were arrested in a joint operation by the State Department of Fisheries Service and Angalo Beach Management Unit for catching immature fish in Lake Victoria's breeding zone. Officials seized six boat engines and five fishing nets; the fishermen face court arraignment.
The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration says the Government's reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers to government services, development opportunities and democratic participation, following a presidential directive to issue ID documents to eligible Kenyans without unnecessary obstacles.
Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo said the Government's ongoing reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers that have long prevented many Kenyans from accessing government services, development opportunities and democratic participation. President William Ruto directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles.
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said President Ruto has directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles. Omollo stated the reform is aimed at removing barriers that have denied many Kenyans access to government services and economic opportunities.
East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu says nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria each year, most while engaged in illegal fishing. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are establishing Maritime Rescue and Communication Centres in Kisumu, Mwanza, and Entebbe to improve surveillance and emergency response, with Kenya also planning county-level rescue centres in lakeside areas.
Bungoma County has reduced HIV mother-to-child transmissions from 14 per cent to 8 per cent over the past year through collaboration between county government, healthcare workers, and development partners. The county recognises 100 children who have remained HIV-free for two years despite being born to mothers living with the virus.
The Orange Democratic Movement has announced it will support President William Ruto's second-term bid in the 2027 General Election and will not field its own presidential candidate, according to party leader Oburu Oginga. The decision reflects the deepened political cooperation between ODM and the Kenya Kwanza government under their broad-based arrangement.
St Mary's School Yala defeated Kisumu Boys High School 1-0 in the boys' final, while Nyakach Girls beat St Mary's Lwak Girls 1-0 in the girls' final at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Saturday. Both champions will represent Nyanza at the KSSSA national finals later this month.
St Cecilia Aluor Girls High School and Masara Secondary School won the Nyanza Region Secondary School volleyball championships, with Aluor defeating Nyakach Girls 3-0 in the girls' final and Masara overcoming St Mary's Yala 3-2 in the boys' final at Homa Bay High School.
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua condemned an alleged attack against her and members of the Board of Directors of Gatoto Primary School in Mukuru kwa Reuben while overseeing implementation of a High Court judgment. Karua accused police of failing to enforce High Court orders that directed provision of security for the process.
Human rights defenders have called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to probe alleged irregularities in the recruitment of five assistant chiefs in Homa Bay Sub-county, with successful candidates waiting for appointment letters despite being notified of their selection.
St Mary's School Yala beat Maseno School 1-0 in a semifinal to reach the 2026 Nyanza Region Secondary School football boys final, where they will face Kisumu Boys on Saturday at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay. The two teams drew 0-0 in their preliminary round group final and previously met in the regional semifinals, with Kisumu Boys winning on penalties.
Cardinal Otunga High School Mosocho defeated Friends School Anjego 24-0 to win the 2026 Nyanza Region rugby sevens championship, while Sigoti Complex Girls retained their title with a 29-0 victory over Nyagichenche. Both teams qualify for the national finals.
Defending East Africa basketball 3x3 champions Ng'iya Girls lost to Barchando Girls 10-8 in the quarterfinals of the Nyanza Region Secondary School games in Homa Bay. Barchando and Asumbi advanced to the semifinals, with the top two teams set to qualify for the KSSSA national games.
Eight secondary schools are vying for the 2026 Nyanza Region rugby 7s championship after former champions St Mary's Yala failed to qualify. Quarter-finals are scheduled for Friday at Homa Bay High School, with matches including Ambira versus Anjego and Chianda against Cardinal Otunga.
The Kenya National Examinations Council has paid outstanding marking allowances owed to examiners who handled the 2025 KJSEA and KCSE exams, after the National Treasury released Sh1.5 billion on July 7. The payment follows months of delays that sparked walkouts and boycott threats from more than 800 KCSE examiners who stopped marking in December.
St Mary's School Yala defeated Ekenyero Technical 21-7, Rapogi Boys upset Agoro Sare 18-15, and East Africa champion Ng'iya Girls beat Manga Girls 21-2 in opening matches of the 2026 Nyanza Region Secondary School Term Two basketball 3x3 games at Homa Bay High School.