… Okeng’o Nyamabane, a prominent businessman and former UDA Senate aspirant in Kisii County, is emerging as one of the strongest challengers to Jhanda. …
… According to preliminary investigations by police officers in Kisii County, Siocha was attacked by unknown assailants wielding blunt objects on June 4, 2026, while at a garage near Gusii Stadium in Kisii town. …
… In a separate incident in Kisii County, Police Constable Dennis Muriithi, attached to Magena Police Station, died while receiving treatment at Qasim’s Private Hospital after being admitted with gastritis and low blood pressure.In Makueni County, a 38-year-old man detained at Kisa …
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two police officers in Kisii County over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe from a member of the public. …
NAIROBI,Kenya, May 29- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two senior police officers in Kisii County over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe from a member of the public in connection with a land dispute case. …
President William Ruto addressing residents of Suneka, Kisii County. [PCS] Elected leaders allied to President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party from Mt Kenya region will see re-election as independent candidates or through smaller parties perceived to be frie …
… 2026 03:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday led leaders in commissioning Geturi School in Mosocho, Kitutu Chache North Constituency, Kisii County …
… Speaking during a public sensitisation event in Kitutu Chache North, Kisii County, Kindiki said the government is a product of a free election in 2022 and cannot condone any language that undermines the rule of law or democracy. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Busia governor Paul Otuoma to appear for questioning over utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The summons cites alleged statements made by Gachagua at various public forums, including remarks in Kisii County on February 23, 2026, and statements during a Meru tour in late July 2026.
Justine Nyambuche, convicted in April 2025 for breaking a Sh12,000 motor vehicle windscreen in Kisii and sentenced to two years in prison, was released by the High Court after serving 17 months. Justice Anne Okutoyi determined that his punishment had been met and noted his remorse and family dependence.
Police in Soin, Kericho County, have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of two secondary school students whose bodies were found in a sugarcane plantation. The victims, Victor Kipkoech Bett (18) and Patricia Chepkoech (16), were discovered after residents reported a foul smell from the area.
Jubilee Party candidates in Kisii County are mobilising support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's 2027 presidential bid through the Linda Matiang'i movement, with aspirants saying they aim to secure more than 100 parliamentary seats for the party.
Basic Education PS John Ololtuaa announced government measures to improve education, including teacher promotions via TSC vacancies, timely capitation fund disbursement, provision of learning materials, and infrastructure funding increases alongside smart board distribution to Comprehensive Schools.
Investigations into the murder of Dr. Victoria Mutiso have revealed that those involved were promised Ksh.1.5 million to carry out the killing. Detectives are pursuing two police officers who fled after being linked to the murder, with senior security officers intensifying efforts to trace their movements and conducting searches at police posts.
The Council of Governors chairman Ahmed Abdullahi declared the ongoing nurses' strike illegal and warned that counties will take action against health workers who continue to stay away from duty despite court orders suspending the strike. Abdullahi said governors are already negotiating new Collective Bargaining Agreements with health unions and questioned why nurses had resorted to industrial action while talks were ongoing.
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto of using public resources to host delegations at State House while Kenyans face a high cost of living. During a political tour of Kuria East in Migori County, Matiang'i and other opposition leaders also alleged the Kenya Kwanza administration is laying groundwork to manipulate the 2027 General Election.
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of repeatedly defiling and impregnating his 16-year-old sister over several months in 2023–2024. The Kisii High Court found the evidence overwhelming and described the abuse as a gross betrayal of trust.
Justice Monica Mbaru of the Employment and Labour Court in Mombasa has issued orders temporarily stopping the nationwide nurse strike that commenced on July 29, 2026, and ordered the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives to direct its members back to work immediately or face disciplinary action.
President Ruto's personal aide Farouk Kibet led a delegation of lawmakers and political leaders to Mandera County on Saturday for a campaign tour aimed at drumming up support for the President and the ruling administration.
St Mary's School Yala, the Nyanza Region football boys' champions, will make their national debut at the 2026 KSSSA National Games in Thika next month after completing a regional campaign without a loss. Yala won the regional final 1-0 over Kisumu Boys after previous champions Agai High School were eliminated at the county stage for fielding ineligible players.
St Mary's School Yala, Nyanza Region football champions, will make their national debut at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games next month in Thika after completing an unbeaten regional campaign with a 1-0 final victory over Kisumu Boys.
Leaders allied to President William Ruto held public engagements in Kisii County, including church services and rallies, where they urged residents to support the President's development agenda and re-election bid.
Kirinyaga County scored highest in a new Thematic Governors Performance Index by research firm Politrack Africa, which rates all 47 counties on agriculture, health, water management and public satisfaction. Governor Anne Waiguru's county posted a composite score of 61.5 per cent, followed by Kisii County at 58.5 per cent.
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi visited Mudete Tea Factory in Vihiga County to assure tea farmers that the government is committed to addressing challenges facing Kenya's tea industry, including high taxation, poor road infrastructure, fluctuating global prices, pests and diseases. He urged farmers to remain patient and continue investing while the government pursues policy reforms through the Ministry of Agriculture.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Nyamache District Accountant Annrose Gakenia and her deputy Josphat Ongori Motari over allegations that the accountant solicited a bribe in exchange for signing a cheque belonging to the Etago Sub-County Children's Office. The two were apprehended receiving Ksh.8,000 from the complainant and released on cash bail of Ksh.20,000 each pending investigation completion.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested the Nyamache District Accountant and her deputy after they were allegedly apprehended receiving Ksh.8,000 from a Children's Officer who had complained they solicited a bribe for signing a cheque. Both suspects were released on cash bail of Ksh.20,000 each pending investigations.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Nyamache District Accountant Annrose Gakenia and her deputy Josphat Ongori Motari following allegations that they solicited a bribe in exchange for signing a cheque for Sh46,000 belonging to the Etago Sub-County Children's Office; the accountant was arrested while allegedly receiving Sh8,000 from the complainant.
Citizen Digital's opinion panel expresses alarm at a rising culture of political goonism in Kenya, citing a Kofi Annan Foundation warning of assured violence next year, and criticizes the government and opposition for blame-shifting rather than addressing the issue while Kenyans are injured or killed.
Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi praised Kenya's labour and migration partnership with Austria, saying it is creating employment opportunities for skilled Kenyans in sectors like healthcare and strengthening bilateral cooperation in education, trade and investment. He noted that Kenyan healthcare professionals have already secured jobs in Austrian institutions, and that an Austria Job Fair in Nairobi helped connect Kenyan professionals with recruitment pathways.
An opinion piece argues that weekend attacks on the Linda Mwananchi Movement in Kisumu and Nyahururu—including burning motorbikes, a stoning of a church service, and a shooting that hospitalised a governor's driver—represent a coordinated assault on constitutional rights to free assembly and expression, signalling a dangerous evolution in Kenyan political violence.
One week after violence erupted during Linda Mwananchi rallies in Keumbu, Kisii, leaving one person dead and several injured, the family of Vincent Osiemo is calling for accountability. The family has expressed frustration that seven arrested suspects were released after court files reportedly went missing.
Youth leaders in Kisii County held a peaceful caravan to promote harmony following violence in Keumbu that left one person dead and several injured after an attack on a Linda Mwananchi convoy. Local leaders called for unity beyond politics and urged communities not to allow political differences to divide them.