Also known as: Keumbu, Kisii County
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… here ‘Mother Mary image was sighted’ By Serfine Achieng September 06, 2026 10:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Hundreds of people are flocking to Emenwa village in Nyamache, Kisii County …
Miracles vs AI: Crowds flock Kisii kitchen where ‘Mother Mary image was sighted’The Standard
Audio By VocalizeA small, soot-blackened kitchen in Emenwa village, Nyamache, Kisii County, has become the unlikely centre of a growing religious spectacle, with hundreds of people arriving to see what they believe is an image of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, on a mud-walled …
Kisii kitchen draws crowds over 'Mother Mary' imageThe Standard
… Kisii County MP Doris Aburi pointed out that while they acknowledge that women leaders should not be exempt from scrutiny, they were insisting that criticism must focus on their record, policies, decisions and performance. …
MPs chide Gachagua over attacks on women leadersThe Standard
… On the 46 nurses whose jobs were terminated in Kisii County, Panyako noted the matter would be resolved at county level, alongside other county specific disputes, before return-to-work agreements are signed. …
Nurses' strike enters 28th day as unions report gains in county talksCapital News
… He referred to the disruption of a funeral ceremony at Endereti in Bomachoge Borabu Constituency, Kisii County, on June 25, 2026, followed by the disruption of the funeral of his aunt, Mama Jemimah Mokogi, at Nyamira Comprehensive School in West Mugirango Constituency on July 5. …
MPs demand action as political goonism threatens public gatheringsCapital News
… idents involving Democracy for Citizens party leader Rigathi Gachagua in Rongai, Nakuru County, Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang’i at Mulot in Bomet County, as well as violence surrounding a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay and an earlier incident in Keumbu, Kisii County …
Maraga, Muturi to lead new forum ahead of 2027 electionCitizen Digital
8-month-old baby abandoned along Kisii road By Hyline Ocharo August 19, 2026 10:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Police in Keumbu, Kisii County, have launched investigations after an eig …
8-month-old baby abandoned along Kisii roadThe Standard
… In Kisii County, no single maternal death has been reported in the past two months. …
Kenya renews commitment to reduce preventable maternal, newborn deathsCitizen Digital
… The commission also cited a fatal attack during a political rally in Keumbu, Kisii County, on July 3, an attack on a political convoy near Gilgil on July 11 and disruptions of political activities in Kisumu and Nyahururu the following day. …
KNCHR calls for crackdown on political gangs, incitement ahead of 2027Citizen Digital
… la || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Among the incidents cited by the commission is an alleged utterance made on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County …
NCIC summons Gachagua over alleged inflammatory utterances in Kisii, Meru, VihigaThe Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested two Nyamira County Assembly officials—David Nyarango Ombego and Joyce Onyiego—over alleged irregularities in the award of a Ksh.367 million tender for an office block construction, with investigations indicating a loss of Ksh.30,187,396 in public funds.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested two Nyamira County Assembly officials—David Nyarango Ombego and Joyce Onyiego—over alleged irregularities in the award of a Ksh.367 million tender for an office block construction, with investigations indicating a loss of Ksh.30,187,396 in public funds.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two Nyamira County Assembly officials—Deputy Clerk David Nyarango Ombego and Director of Monitoring and Evaluation Joyce Onyiego—over alleged procurement irregularities in a Sh367 million office block construction tender that resulted in a loss of Sh30,187,396 in public funds. The arrests bring to five the total number of county assembly officials arrested in connection with the investigation.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →
The EACC arrested two Nyamira County Assembly officials, David Nyarango Ombego and Joyce Onyiego, over alleged irregularities in awarding a Sh367 million tender for an office block construction, with irregularities allegedly resulting in the loss of Sh30,187,396 in public funds. The suspects face charges including abuse of office and willful failure to comply with law relating to the management of public funds.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
More than a decade after Kenya devolved most frontline healthcare to 47 county governments, patients report expanded facilities and staffing, but face persistent challenges in access to medicines, equipment, and health workers across the country.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
Fifteen years after Kenya's 2010 Constitution, devolution has shifted service delivery—healthcare, roads, water, and education—from Nairobi to counties, though results are mixed. Counties have made measurable gains in health infrastructure and early childhood education, but remain heavily dependent on national transfers, struggle with revenue, pending bills, corruption, and public participation challenges.
22 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kisii County will host Kenya's national observance of World Cleanup Day, with more than 15,000 people expected to participate. The event, themed "From Clean Plates to Clean Cities," will focus on reducing food waste and building sustainable urban centres, with participation from over 12 governors, Members of Parliament, NGOs, and UN-Habitat representatives.
20 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has been recognized for transforming the Nyambera dumpsite into Etaya Governors Park. Arati warned during World Cleanup Day 2026 celebrations that African cities struggle with waste management, citing recent deadly landfill collapses in Uganda and Guinea.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya joined the world on September 20 in observing World Cleanup Day, established by the UN General Assembly to combat waste pollution. This year's global theme, "From Clean Plates to Clean Cities," centers on food waste, with Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Deborah Barasa leading public cleanup exercises.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
A man sentenced to two years' imprisonment for hurling a beer bottle at a moving passenger vehicle and breaking its windscreen in Kisii was released by the High Court after serving more than a year, the court finding the remaining custodial term unnecessary in the interests of justice.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Gender and Equality Commission has challenged women in Nyamira County to contest elective positions at national and county levels ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing constitutional rights and calling for action beyond the Woman Representative position. The Commission identified gender-based violence, inadequate financial resources, and cultural stereotypes as barriers facing women aspirants.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Gender and Equality Commission has raised concerns that gender-based violence during elections discourages women, youth and persons with disabilities from participating in elective politics. The Commission is conducting nationwide dialogues in counties including Kisii, Meru and Nyamira to address these barriers ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga has reaffirmed the National Government's commitment of Ksh.1.5 billion towards hospital projects in Kisii County, alongside a similar allocation for Nyamira County. A major Level 5 hospital is set to be constructed in Kisii following a directive from President William Ruto.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michael Moragia Nyachae, 62, son of former Cabinet minister Simeon Nyachae, has been charged with stealing Sh1,226,036 from Sansora Group Limited between March 2019 and September 2021. He appeared in Milimani Law Courts on Friday and denied the theft; the DPP directed further investigations into proposed money laundering and forgery charges.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Michael Moragia Nyachae, son of former Minister Simeon Nyachae, has been charged with stealing Sh1,226,036 from Sansora Group Limited between March 2019 and September 2021 in Kisii County. He pleaded not guilty before a magistrate and his lawyers requested bail.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yvonne Okwara's opinion column criticises the Kisii County Governor's apparent normalisation of police killings, questioning whether an administration's performance should be measured by death tolls and challenging the logic of accepting endorsement from a previous administration blamed for more killings.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He assured party members that ODM has strong enough structures to operate in his absence.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Union of Nurses called off a 43-day strike after signing a Return to Work Formula with the Council of Governors. The stalemate centered on non-implementation of a 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement and issues including UHC payroll coverage and reinstatement of nurses dismissed by Kisii County.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 65-year-old homeowner in Emenwa village, Kisii County, demolished his mud-walled kitchen after an image believed to be of the Virgin Mary appeared on it, drawing large crowds to his homestead. He said he demolished it to restore peace and normalcy.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya Aburi has urged parents to support teenage mothers who drop out of school, saying they should be given an opportunity to resume their education. She also called on parents to report cases of child sexual abuse and avoid stigmatizing victims.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto's aide Faruk Kibet has increased UDA activities in Kisii County through empowerment programmes targeting youth, women, and small business operators, as the ruling party seeks to consolidate support in the region ahead of the 2027 General Election. The move comes as former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, from the Gusii region, has declared presidential interest, prompting UDA to counter his growing political influence.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Hundreds of people have flocked to Emenwa village in Nyamache, Kisii County, after reports of an image believed to be the Virgin Mary appearing on the wall of a mud-walled kitchen at Mzee Charles Onsombi's homestead, forcing the family to seek police assistance to manage the crowds.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hundreds of people have visited a mud-walled kitchen in Emenwa village, Kisii County, after an image believed to be the Virgin Mary appeared on the wall, prompting police to manage crowds at the homestead.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Fifteen Members of Parliament have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for gender-based political violence, intimidation, and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with political opponents. The legislators said political disagreements should not devolve into personal attacks or the targeting of women because of their gender, marital status, or political affiliations.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's nurses' strike has reached its 28th day with union leaders reporting progress in talks with county governments on career guidelines and Universal Health Coverage staff status. Union officials said they have tentatively agreed to submit representatives for a committee reviewing career guidelines, while the President's directive on resolving human resource and payroll issues has advanced discussions on UHC matters.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly members have raised alarm over organised groups disrupting political rallies, funerals, church meetings and other public gatherings, warning that political violence threatens citizens' constitutional freedoms and could fuel violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka sought parliamentary action after violence incidents in Kisii and Nyamira counties left bereaved families unable to mourn with dignity.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, former Attorney General Justin Muturi, and Suba South MP Caroli Omondi will coordinate a People's Forum for Electoral Preparedness scheduled for October 9, 2026, as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. The initiative was prompted by reported incidents of political violence across the country.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
An eight-month-old boy was discovered abandoned along the Riariga-Nyaguta road in Getetere Village, Nyamware Sub-location, Kisii County, on Wednesday morning. The child was rescued by a good samaritan and is receiving medical care at Keumbu Level Four Hospital; police are investigating and seeking information to identify the parents.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government has renewed its commitment to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths through increased investment, stronger health systems, and collaboration between national and county governments. First Lady Rachel Ruto welcomed the launch of the EveryWoman EveryNewborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026 to 2028, which aims to expand maternal healthcare coverage and improve outcomes.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, National Cohesion and Integration Commission, and National Police Service to investigate and act against political violence, incitement, and organised gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear before it over alleged utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The investigations relate to various utterances allegedly made by Gachagua on different dates and at public forums, including an alleged utterance made on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →