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KISUMU, Kenya, Jul 8 – For the first time in recent memory, Kisumu remained calm during the annual Saba Saba commemorations, with businesses operating normally, public transport running uninterrupted and traffic flowing freely across the lakeside city as organisers of planned pro …
‘We Fear for Our Lives’: Kisumu Activists Explain Absence from Saba Saba ProtestsThe Standard
… More recently, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was attacked by suspected goons at a restaurant in Kisumu, leaving him hospitalized. …
NCCK urges NCIC to step up peace efforts ahead of the 2027 General ElectionCitizen Digital
Kisumu court summons IG Kanja, AG Oduor over protest regulations By Allan Obiero July 07, 2026 03:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A Kisumu High Court has ordered the National Police Ser …
Kisumu court summons IG Kanja, AG Oduor over protest regulationsCapital News
KISUMU, Kenya Jul 7 – Kisumu Central Member of Parliament Joshua Oron has handed over six motorbikes to chiefs and assistant chiefs in a move aimed at strengthening community policing and enhancing security operations amid rising crime in the lakeside city. …
Kisumu Central MP Oron Donates Motorbikes to Chiefs to Boost Security FightThe Standard
… Elections are now behind us, and it is time to work as one family." Owili, who oversees Victoria Chess Club in Kisumu, said his leadership would focus on strengthening grassroots development, improving competitions, supporting players and officials, and expanding opportunities fo …
Kisumu's Owili elected new Chess Kenya PresidentCapital News
… Among senior government officials who attended the ceremony were Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, Public Service Principal Secretary Dr Jane Imbunya, Kisumu Governor Prof. …
432 Assistant County Commissioners Graduate as Government Pushes AI Skills Across Public ServiceCitizen Digital
… Jane Imbunya, Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, KSG Chairperson Justice (Rtd.) Charles Nyachae, and Director General Prof. …
432 Assistant County Commissioners graduate as KSG marks 100 yearsCitizen Digital
… Jane Imbunya, Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, KSG Chairperson Justice (Rtd.) Charles Nyachae, and Director General Prof. …
432 Assistant County Commissioners graduate as KSG marks 100 yearsCapital News
KISUMU, Kenya Jul 6 – Interior Principal Secretary Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned young people engaging in criminal activities in Kisumu that unemployment cannot be used as justification for lawlessness, affirming that the government will firmly deal with individua …
PS Omollo Warns Kisumu Youth Against Crime Amid Rising InsecurityCapital News
KISUMU, Kenya, Jul 4 — Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s partial sale of its stake in Safaricom, insisting the transaction was lawful, transparent and intended to finance critical infrastructure projects rather than plug budget deficits. …
Mbadi defends Safaricom stake sale, says proceeds will fund infrastructure, not budgetAn opinion piece argues that peaceful elections are essential for Kenya's economic wellbeing, as election-related unrest disrupts businesses, supply chains, and livelihoods—particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that form the backbone of the economy.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that peaceful elections are essential for Kenya's economic wellbeing, as election-related unrest disrupts businesses, supply chains, and livelihoods—particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that form the backbone of the economy.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A reflection on the life and legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away in October 2025 while receiving treatment in India. The government accorded him a state funeral in honour of his contributions to democracy in Africa.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
First-time Vihiga Woman Representative aspirant Amakove Wala has highlighted the physical, emotional and gender-specific challenges women face while campaigning, including managing menstruation and personal safety during high-speed political convoys, speaking from her experience at rallies across multiple counties.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has launched public participation forums across the country to gather input on draft election campaign financing regulations and proposed spending limits for candidates and political parties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kisumu Law Courts have ordered the unconditional release of eight people arrested during a church service attended by members of the Linda Mwananchi movement, directing that they should not face any further charges. Senior Counsel James Orengo, representing them, alleged the prosecution was attempting to manipulate the judicial process.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has renewed its commitment to implementing election campaign financing regulations ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Acting CEO Obadiah Sunkuli stating the commission is determined to operationalize a legal framework that has faced repeated delays since the enactment of the Election Campaign Financing Act, 2013. The IEBC is conducting nationwide public participation to gather views on the Draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Governor Anyang Nyong'o responded to the Auditor General's queries regarding the fiscal year 2025/26.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kisumu magistrate's court released eight suspects arrested during a violent clash at Kisumu ACK church on July 12, 2026, after the prosecution failed to prefer charges against them. The clash occurred when two groups collided during a service attended by the Linda Mwananchi team.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto is behind a coordinated effort to politically isolate Deputy President Kithure Kindiki by encouraging leaders within the Kenya Kwanza administration to publicly criticize him. Gachagua claimed Kindiki is enduring mounting political pressure in silence and said he experienced a similar pattern during his tenure as Deputy President.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyanza Golf Club vice captain Maurice Oduor won the Central Bank of Kenya Golf Tournament in Kisumu after two days of competition, returning 43 points and beating a field of more than 150 golfers from clubs across the country. Oduor credited his victory to keeping his game simple, staying patient, and avoiding unnecessary risks.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Kisumu court has released eight suspects linked to violence that erupted at St Stephen's ACK Cathedral on July 12, 2026, after ruling there was insufficient evidence to hold them. The magistrate closed the case after the prosecution confirmed investigations were complete, and the defence team argued the suspects had been unlawfully detained.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
KCB Rugby Club defeated Kabras Sugar 19-12 in the final at Nakuru Athletics Club to win the 2026 Prinsloo Sevens tournament, completing an unbeaten weekend and opening the National Sevens Circuit title defence with an impressive performance.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former national and East Africa rugby 7s champions Laiser Hill Academy finished 10th at last year's nationals and are now competing among 16 teams at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two games (August 2–6, Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika), aiming to secure qualification for the 2026 East Africa games in Morogoro, Tanzania.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that Kenya will transition from manual, evidence-based policing systems to the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS), which will increase fingerprint-search capacity from 4,500 to 20,000 daily searches and streamline criminal record-keeping and Police Clearance Certificate issuance.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby will compete at the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru this weekend, aiming to improve on last season's runners-up finish. Head coach Andrew Amonde said the team has prepared well in pre-season and is focused on starting the campaign positively.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A two-year-old girl accidentally drowned in an open borehole while playing in the Umoja area of Manyatta slums in Kisumu. Residents have appealed to landlords and property owners to ensure all boreholes are properly covered to prevent similar incidents.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has warned of a nationwide strike set to begin if employers do not address grievances by the end of the week. Workers from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Airways and Jambojet cite unmet demands including a Collective Bargaining Agreement and salary review at KCAA that have been in arrears for more than 11 years.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The County Government Workers Union-Kenya has threatened a nationwide strike if County Public Service Boards fail to seek mandatory approvals from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to facilitate signing and implementation of pending collective bargaining agreements, citing delayed wage progression and underpayment of thousands of county employees.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and Office of the Attorney General have developed a legislative proposal allowing protest notices to be submitted via email, WhatsApp, or affixed near police stations, following a High Court judgment directing the government to establish clear regulations for public assemblies and law enforcement use of force.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has moved to court to recover 7.6 acres of land belonging to the Kenya Prisons Service in Kisumu, valued at approximately Ksh.790 million, after the land was allegedly illegally excised from public property and converted into private ownership.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has launched legal action to recover 7.6 acres of Kenya Prisons Service land in Kisumu's Milimani area, valued at approximately Sh790 million, alleging the property was fraudulently excised from public land and converted to private ownership. The disputed land was reserved for prison use under colonial-era and 1970s government planning instruments.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
A Kofi Annan Foundation report warns Kenya has an 84 percent chance of electoral violence during the 2027 General Election, with recent incidents of opposition rallies and campaign events being disrupted by armed groups acting with apparent impunity despite a 2008 post-election violence precedent.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is pursuing nine asset recovery suits to reclaim 7.6 acres of public land in Milimani, Kisumu City, valued at approximately Sh790 million, which it says was unlawfully grabbed from the Kenya Prisons Service and converted into private ownership through fraudulent processes. The disputed property, whose total value including developments is estimated at Sh4.3 billion, forms part of an original 16-acre parcel reserved for prison staff housing and regional offices.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga handed over the site for a Sh30 million mausoleum to be constructed by the Kenya Defence Forces, expected to be complete by end of September ahead of the first anniversary of his death. His son said the former premier's legacy lay in building a constitution and peace rather than personal glory.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Older deaf adults in Kisumu have found renewed connection and mental well-being through football, with a tournament bringing together deaf teams from Kisumu, Kakamega, and Nairobi specifically for people aged 40 and above. The initiative addresses loneliness and isolation among community members who had been losing touch with sign language and social networks.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has opened up about a cancer diagnosis. The governor appeared at a public event in good spirits, dancing to the podium in a navy-blue suit.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Senate Standing Committee on Devolution has endorsed Thika's elevation to city status, which would make it Kenya's sixth city and the first urban centre in the Mount Kenya region to attain the designation. The committee found that the Kiambu municipality met constitutional and statutory thresholds, demonstrating sufficient institutional capacity, urban development indicators, infrastructure, public utilities, and critical social services.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →