Kisii: 10 injured as supporters of MP Barongo, Governor Arati clash at funeral By Chrispine Otieno June 27, 2026 02:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of Bomachoge Borabu MP Obadiah Bar …
KISII, Kenya Jun 25 – Jubilee Party National Chairman Vincent Kemosi has been released after he was allegedly arrested over claims that he was planning demonstrations during the Gen Z commemoration protests. …
… tion of Outering road, on June 25, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] 8.47 am: Police barricaded sections of Mombasa Road at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) junction from as early as 4 a.m., causing a major traffic gridlock.8.30 am - 8.45 am: Most businesses in Kisii …
… Majority of businesses have been closed following Gen Z anniversary celebrations today. [Mumo Munuve, Standard] Most businesses in Kisii town remain closed ahead of Gen Z anniversary protests. …
… Among them was Hannah Bosibori, who had travelled overnight from Kisii and hoped to reach her home in Rongai before dawn."I am now stranded here at Kangemi as I plan my next course of action since vehicles are not allowed to go beyond the police roadblock," said Bosibori. …
… In the counties of Kisii and Nyamira, stories are told of people looking at you with evil eyes and invoking illness and objects (Ebibiriri) into the one’s body. …
… rvices, national FGM prevalence declined from approximately 38 per cent in 1998 to about 15 per cent in 2022.However, prevalence remains above 97 per cent in Wajir, approximately 96 per cent in Mandera, about 83 per cent in Marsabit, 82.5 per cent in Garissa, 77 per cent in Kisii …
KISII, Kenya Jun 24 – Thousands of learners across Kenya are benefiting from education and mentorship programs spearheaded by the United States-based Alpha Queen Collective, an initiative focused on empowering young people through learning opportunities and social support. …
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 23 – The Linda Mwananchi movement has postponed its planned public meetings in Kisii and Keroka that had been scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, to July 3, 2026. …
The Linda Mwananchi movement called for investigations into violence that disrupted its tour of Homa Bay County on Sunday, accusing the National Police Service and National Intelligence Service of involvement in what it described as a coordinated attack on its leaders and supporters. The movement alleged it encountered blocked roads, police roadblocks, and armed individuals positioned in bushes who fired at its convoy.
The Linda Mwananchi movement called for investigations into violence that disrupted its tour of Homa Bay County on Sunday, accusing the National Police Service and National Intelligence Service of involvement in what it described as a coordinated attack on its leaders and supporters. The movement alleged it encountered blocked roads, police roadblocks, and armed individuals positioned in bushes who fired at its convoy.
Residents of Kisii have been living in fear for the last three months due to attacks by a gang that robs victims and causes serious injuries. The group, known as Ebirongo (Porcupines), is said to be associated with county politicians and has targeted individuals perceived as opponents of local leaders.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, including the denial of access to Raila's personal doctors, involvement of Nairobi West Hospital doctors, disregarded medical advice against travel, the decision to fly him to India by private jet, and the absence of a postmortem. His remarks join renewed calls from opposition leaders for a public inquiry into Raila's death.
Women farmers at Citadel Farm in Kajiado County use modern greenhouses and cold-storage facilities to grow and export high-value herbs like basil, rosemary, and thyme to European and Middle Eastern markets. One farmer, Yvonne Mumia Anyonyi, transitioned from a pilot career to establish the venture on leased land, initially investing between Sh15 million to Sh20 million in infrastructure.
Butula Boys reclaimed their national rugby 7s crown, defeating Cardinal Otunga Mosocho 26-0 in the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association Term Two final at M-Pesa Foundation Academy in Thika. Timonah Elia was named the 2026 KSSSA 7s Most Valuable Player.
Kenyan social media users have launched a campaign on X documenting President William Ruto's unfulfilled public promises spanning years of campaign trails, church services, and official addresses, from infrastructure projects to socio-economic reforms and political appointments.
An opinion piece argues that Western Kenya, despite its electoral significance and producing millions of votes and capable leaders, has rarely mounted a united presidential campaign, instead entering contests divided and serving as kingmaker rather than competing for the presidency itself.
Hours after President William Ruto unveiled Vision 2060, allied leaders fanned out across the country to rally support for the long-term development blueprint, which they describe as transformative and capable of accelerating Kenya towards first-world economy status. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called on political leaders to embrace constructive dialogue and focus on development.
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Internal Security warned politicians against recruiting criminal gangs or exploiting young people to intimidate opponents and disrupt public gatherings, threatening legal action against those found culpable. He urged young people to reject political recruitment and resolve differences through elections rather than violence.
Parliament heard that 1,251 children were reported missing from January 2025 to June 2026, with 917 traced and reunited with families. The growing trend has sparked widespread concern among lawmakers and families.
An opinion piece warns that reports of violence, intimidation, and use of goons during the Ol Kalou by-election and Linda Mwananchi forums in Kisii, Kisumu, and Nyahururu threaten Kenya's democratic institutions if such conduct is tolerated.
President William Ruto announced that changes to the university funding model are underway to fully fund all students who qualify for higher education. Meanwhile, students applying for funding through the existing system continue to face technical difficulties accessing KUCCPS and HELB portals, with some unable to revise their course choices.
A Directorate of Criminal Investigations officer, Corporal Bosibori, was found dead inside a radio communication room at Kisii Central Police Station on Tuesday morning with what police believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. The discovery has prompted police investigations and renewed concern over the mental well-being of law enforcement officers.
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services called for sustainable partnerships with the United Kingdom to strengthen health systems, citing five years of collaboration that has delivered specialized healthcare, cancer services, workforce development, and research gains including PET-CT imaging capacity, endoscopy services, and oncology training.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's 2012 legal requirement for maize flour fortification with essential micronutrients is important but may not be adequately enforced, leaving millions of Kenyan households unaware that the flour they consume is supposed to be fortified.
A 29-year-old Taiwanese man was arrested at the Isebania One Stop Border Post in Migori County after a police sniffer dog detected twenty-six heroin capsules weighing approximately 18.26 grams concealed in his luggage as he attempted to enter from Tanzania.
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.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya declared at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Western Kenya that the region will end political fragmentation and speak with one voice to seek leadership representation ahead of the 2027 General Election, moving beyond what he described as years of "begging" for government inclusion.
Police have seized cannabis worth Sh13.4 million and arrested four suspects in intelligence-led operations across Nandi, Kiambu and Kisii counties as part of the government's anti-narcotics campaign. The coordinated raids uncovered large consignments of cannabis being transported through public and private vehicles, with detectives also recovering cash suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking.
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.
The Linda Mwananchi movement collected Sh519,144 from 9,419 donors in a public fundraising drive launched by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, with an average donation of Sh55 and contributions ranging from Sh1 to Sh5,000.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, a Jubilee Party presidential hopeful, hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders at his Karen office to discuss strengthening coordination within the United Alternative Government and aligning opposition strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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.
A prosecution witness testified that his father resigned from the Kenya Prisons Service in 2021 after adopting Pastor Paul Mackenzie's teachings, which discouraged medical treatment and formal education. The witness appeared in the ongoing manslaughter trial against Mackenzie and five co-accused, who face 29 counts of manslaughter over alleged deaths at Shakahola between January and July 2025.
A prosecution witness in the Shakahola manslaughter trial testified that his father resigned from the Kenya Prisons Service in 2021 after embracing Pastor Paul Mackenzie's teachings, which discouraged medical treatment and formal education. The witness, Japheth Lennox, described how his family relocated to Shakahola after encountering Mackenzie's broadcasts on Times TV while living in Migori County.
Huduma Kenya extended the operating hours of the Makueni Huduma Centre to 7:00am–7:00pm, Monday to Friday, making it the 21st centre across the country to adopt the 12-hour service model to improve access to government services for citizens unable to visit during conventional 8:00am–5:00pm working hours.
An opinion piece argues that while healthcare devolution to Kenya's 47 counties has expanded access and addressed regional inequality since 2010, the management of healthcare workers requires urgent national reflection and potential reform.
UGM party leader Augustino Neto has urged the IEBC to take disciplinary action against politicians who perpetrate violence, citing incidents during the Ol Kalau parliamentary by-election and opposition rallies. Neto proposed that the electoral commission should bar politicians who perpetrate violence from vying for any elective post in 2027.