Audio By VocalizeBarely three weeks after the massively well-coordinated bloody attack was unleashed on the Linda Mwananchi group in Homa Bay, there are fears the same group will face another wave of violence when they hold another rally in Nairobi tomorrow. …
… In Pool A of the Boys’ category, played at Kasagam School Playground, Kisumu-based Obunga FC topped the pool with four points after defeating Nyaguku FC 2-1 in their opening match before drawing 2-2 with Kendu Muslim of Homa Bay in their second encounter. …
… The teams are Obunga FC and Plateau Queens from Kisumu, Awendo Football Academy and Oyugi Ogango Girls from Migori, Indomitable Soldiers and Nyamira Starlets-Bondo from Siaya, Kendu Muslim and Hedso Queens from Homa Bay, Sameta High School and Otendo Comprehensive Starlets from K …
… The counties targeted under the plan are Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Turkana, Samburu, Narok, Kajiado, Baringo, West Pokot, Busia, Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Homa Bay, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Meru and Embu. …
… Implementation will prioritise the 24 counties that include Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Turkana, Samburu, Narok, Kajiado, Baringo, West Pokot, Busia, Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Homa Bay, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Meru, and Embu, with additiona …
… We are talking about huge volumes of water, which is why we are in Kilifi to ensure there is a well-coordinated approach and that we are not caught unawares,” said Omolkori.The meteorologist said Kilifi and Homa Bay counties had been identified as areas facing significant threats …
… The Azimio leaders also called on the police to maintain peace during Linda Mwananchi political rallies in Nairobi this weekend. “This weekend, we don’t want to see what we saw in Homa Bay unfolding here. …
… Together with stakeholders, the government has started engaging communities in Kilifi and Homa Bay counties, which are among the hardest hit, by expanding access to adolescent-friendly health services. …
Edwin Sifuna has called for full transparency over the proposed Mrima Hills mining project in Kwale, demanding that all agreements and contracts be made public and questioning whether residents will benefit from extraction of niobium and rare earth minerals. He cited Base Titanium's 12-year operation in the area as an example of a project where the community did not receive promised funds, and raised concerns about land ownership, compensation, and revenue sharing terms.
Edwin Sifuna has called for full transparency over the proposed Mrima Hills mining project in Kwale, demanding that all agreements and contracts be made public and questioning whether residents will benefit from extraction of niobium and rare earth minerals. He cited Base Titanium's 12-year operation in the area as an example of a project where the community did not receive promised funds, and raised concerns about land ownership, compensation, and revenue sharing terms.
The Kenya Human Rights Commission, Katiba Institute, and Independent Medico-Legal Unit have filed a High Court petition asking police and intelligence agencies to investigate alleged organised political violence, warning of threats to Kenya's 2027 elections. The groups accuse state agencies of failing to prevent, investigate and prosecute politically motivated attacks that disrupt rallies and gatherings.
The Muhuru Bay Pier Development and Rehabilitation Project, launched by President William Ruto in May 2025 and managed by Kenya Ports Authority, is at an advanced stage. Local residents say the project will create employment opportunities and improve trade in the border town of Muhuru Bay in Migori County.
Migori Youth tactician Salim Babu is confident his side will secure its first win of the season when they face Shabana on October 29, 2026, in the FKF Premier League South Nyanza derby at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru. The newcomers have drawn their opening two league matches and Babu says he has worked on the striking department to address their goalscoring struggles.
A 15-year-old candidate from Rangwe, Homa Bay, delivered a baby boy via cesarean section on Sunday night and began sitting her KPSEA exams at Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital on Monday, with both mother and newborn reported in stable condition.
An opinion piece examining how informal economy workers ("hustlers") in Kenya identify and celebrate their own role models and sources of inspiration, distinct from mainstream narratives.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has secured a court order requiring former Homa Bay County Assembly Clerk Bob Kephas Otieno and two others to refund Ksh12.57 million in public funds allegedly fraudulently paid out between 2015 and 2017. Justice Benjamin Musyoki ruled that payments made to Lillian Achieng and David Obonyo under the guise of salaries were fraudulent and unlawful, despite neither being employed by the county assembly or county government.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission secured a court order requiring a former Homa Bay County Assembly clerk and two others to refund Sh12.57 million in public funds. Justice Benjamin Musyoki ruled that payments made to a teacher and a bank employee from the assembly's salary suspense account between 2015 and 2017 were fraudulent and unlawful, as neither recipient was employed by the assembly or county government.
Gor Mahia keeper Kevin Omondi has regained form and is back in contention for the starting eleven after being sidelined for an extended period. Coach Charles Akonnor praised Omondi's performance in a 1-0 victory over APS Bomet, commending his acrobatic saves and confident display.
President William Ruto has handed over keys to 2,157 homeowners at the Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret City, a Sh5.3 billion development featuring residential units, commercial spaces, and recreational facilities including a swimming pool, gym, basketball courts and football pitch.
An EU-funded initiative called Haki Ni Yetu Project awarded 66 grants to grassroots organisations across 32 counties, helping secure county laws protecting persons with disabilities and widows, and strengthening responses to gender-based violence. The project reached more than 40,000 Kenyans and trained over 600 civil society leaders.
Defending champions Gor Mahia face APS Bomet on Saturday after opening their SportPesa Premier League title defence with a 4-2 victory over Murang'a Seal. Coach Charles Akonnor said the team needs to address defensive weaknesses exposed during their opening win.
The modern Homa Bay fish market, commissioned by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President William Ruto at Lake Victoria's shore, is recalled by traders as one of Odinga's final development projects in the county before his death in 2025. The market features modern facilities including cold storage and has improved trading conditions for fishmongers.
A Swiss Poll International survey of gubernatorial electability across Homa Bay, Siaya, Kisumu and Migori counties ahead of 2027 elections shows Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 67%, Siaya Governor James Orengo at 54%, Kisumu's Prof. Tom Ojienda at 46%, and Migori's Mark Nyamita at 29%. The report does not specify the survey's sample size, fieldwork dates, methodology or margin of error.
At a rally marking the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death, his widow Ida reassured supporters that her brother-in-law Oburu Oginga is unwell but not seriously ill, and doctors advised him to rest rather than attend the gathering. Ida also reflected on the family's grief, noting they suffered another bereavement just 40 days after Raila's death.
A year after Raila Odinga's death, multiple politicians—including President Ruto, former President Kenyatta, Wiper's Kalonzo, and ODM figures—are invoking different aspects of his legacy as they position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The contest exposes divisions over whether Raila represented a movement capable of cooperating with those in power or an opposition tradition focused on challenging government and demanding accountability.
One year after Raila Odinga's death, the Orange Democratic Movement faces internal disagreements over its leadership, its relationship with President William Ruto, and whether it should field its own 2027 presidential candidate or support Ruto's re-election. In July 2026, party leader Oburu Oginga announced ODM would not field a presidential candidate and would support Ruto instead, a decision that has exposed tensions within the party.
West Pokot has been ranked Kenya's happiest county in a new Timely Kenya survey assessing public perceptions of devolution and county government performance, with Murang'a, Narok, Machakos and Trans Nzoia following in the top five. The survey, conducted between September 21 and October 12, 2026, assessed residents' perceptions across key devolved functions including water, health, education, agriculture and social and economic empowerment.
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.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru declared her intention to run for president in 2032 at a G7 women's leadership forum on Tuesday, also calling for women to be included in negotiations for the Deputy President position ahead of the 2027 election.
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi says President William Ruto is likely to lose his 2027 re-election bid after falling out with key voting strongholds, particularly in the Mt. Kenya region following his deputy's impeachment. Omondi urged the Luo community not to support Ruto, arguing that development projects in the region were initiated by the previous administration.
Police in Homa Bay arrested 40 suspected goons between Friday and Sunday following Thursday night protests and looting when Kassim Abdi was arrested. The youths staged a protest that turned into looting of businesses and damaging of property, prompting day and night raids by police and DCI officers.
ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga has dismissed claims that the party is weakening following Raila Odinga's death, saying ODM will retain all its elective seats in Busia County. Wanga also defended ODM's participation in President William Ruto's broad-based government, arguing it will ensure development reaches all parts of the country.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged Homa Bay residents to intensify tree planting and forest protection as the county works toward national environmental targets. Homa Bay has planted 25 million seedlings since 2022 but has tree cover of 10.4 per cent and forest cover of 3.18 per cent, with a target to plant 14.9 million seedlings annually across 100,000 hectares.
Homa Bay descended into chaos and anarchy on Friday following the arrest of suspected gang leader Abdi Kassim Sebo, illustrating the depth of gang violence in the region.
Two fishermen are feared dead and two others injured after violence broke out between fishing groups from Koginga Beach Management Unit in Homa Bay Sub-county and Ndhuru BMU in Mbita Sub-county. The fight erupted when Koginga fishermen fished in an area designated by Ndhuru fishermen as a fish breeding zone.
The government has set aside KSh25 billion to compensate landowners affected by the Narok-Bomet-Kisumu section of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway project. The National Land Commission is conducting public participation ahead of the compensation process, with affected landowners expressing willingness to participate in negotiations.
The government has set aside Ksh.25 billion to compensate landowners affected by the Narok-Bomet-Kisumu section of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway project. Kenya Railways Corporation Managing Director Philip Mainga said the National Land Commission is conducting public participation ahead of the compensation process, and affected communities have expressed willingness to participate.