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Police arrest two suspected gang members, recover firearm in KisumuCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 20 – The Director of Public Prosecutions has charged 15 men in Kisumu with preparing to commit a felony and possessing offensive weapons. …
DPP charges 15 men in Kisumu over alleged preparation to commit felonyThe Standard
… He was taken to Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital before being referred to Jaramogi Odinga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu for specialised treatment. …
Two die in mining tragediesCapital News
… VOCAL Africa said incidents had been reported in Homa Bay, Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu, Keumbu in Kisii, Witima in Nyeri, Ol Kalou in Nyandarua, parts of Nakuru and Kitengela in Kajiado County. …
VOCAL Africa asks ICC to monitor Kenya over rising political violence ahead of 2027The Standard
… It cited recent incidents in Homa Bay, Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Nakuru and Kajiado counties, where it alleged that gangs had targeted politicians, journalists, human rights defenders, protesters and political opponents. …
VOCAL Africa urges ICC to monitor Kenya ahead of 2027 pollsThe Standard
… He alleged that President Ruto had travelled to Kisumu and spent a night at State House ahead of the Homa Bay events to coordinate efforts aimed at preventing the Linda Mwananchi group from accessing parts of the county. …
Babu Owino, Orengo accuse Ruto, Wanga, Kaluma of orchestrating Homa Bay violenceCitizen 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
… Meanwhile, in Kisumu, the NPS said all 15 suspects arrested with various crude weapons on the eve of a rally were produced in court. …
Police order Kassim Abdi Sebu to surrender to DCI over role in Homa Bay violenceCapital News
… He cited Homa Bay, Keumbu, Ol Kalou, Kisumu, Nairobi and Witima in his letter.“We have witnessed organized political violence, goonism and partisan policing in Homa Bay, Keumbu, Ol Kalou as well as acts of violence in churches in Kisumu, Nairobi and Witima, among others, under yo …
Maraga issues seven-day ultimatum to Ruto over police reforms reportCitizen Digital
… Maraga cited chaos witnessed during political events in Homa Bay, Keumbu and Ol Kalou, as well as violence reported at churches in Kisumu, Nairobi and Witima, among other incidents, as evidence of what he described as the deteriorating state of policing under Ruto's administratio …
Maraga gives President Ruto 7 days to publish police reforms report, or else...President William Ruto will begin a development tour of Nyanza region on Sunday, where he will inspect ongoing government projects including affordable housing, markets, roads and infrastructure, and engage with residents. The regional commissioner said the visit will allow communities to raise issues and the government to assess project progress.
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President William Ruto will begin a development tour of Nyanza region on Sunday, where he will inspect ongoing government projects including affordable housing, markets, roads and infrastructure, and engage with residents. The regional commissioner said the visit will allow communities to raise issues and the government to assess project progress.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
Kisumu will host the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional Finals this weekend, with 12 teams from six counties competing at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium and Mamboleo Stadium for the regional title.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The government has launched a Sh2.1 billion preparedness plan to protect livestock farmers and pastoral communities from anticipated El Niño effects, targeting 24 flood-prone and livestock-rich counties. The largest share of funds will go towards vaccines, veterinary medicines, and emergency response equipment to help farmers act before disasters occur.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
Constitutional lawyer Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba left the stage during the 18th TICH Annual Scientific Conference in Kisumu after organisers asked him to pause his speech to welcome Governor Anyang' Nyong'o. Lumumba said the interruption exemplified the problem he had been discussing about Africa's struggles.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has identified 18 counties as high-risk areas ahead of heavy rains and flooding expected from October, with a multi-agency team already working in Baringo County on evacuation and preparation efforts.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has activated its El Niño preparedness plan in 18 high-risk counties ahead of heavy rains expected during October-December, warning of increased flooding, displacement, and waterborne and vector-borne disease outbreaks. The ministry is seeking support from development and health partners for medical structures, emergency services, health campaigns, water and sanitation interventions, and medical supplies.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
More than Sh14 billion in road projects are under construction or at the contracting stage in Kisumu County, aimed at improving connectivity and reducing travel times across the region. Key projects include the 30.5-kilometre Maseno-Kombewa-Kalandini road (67.7 per cent complete) and the Kisumu Boys Roundabout-Mamboleo Junction A1 dualling (98 per cent complete).
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Wiper Patriotic Front is expanding its political presence in Nyanza ahead of party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's planned tour, with officials meeting in Kisumi to prepare a coordinated programme for the visit and announcing plans to open new offices in Migori and Siaya.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Leaders allied to the broad-based government have tabled demands for their support of President William Ruto's re-election in August 2027, saying the Western region should be allocated the Deputy President position if he secures a second term.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko has called for a national constitutional conference to revisit devolution, arguing that more than a decade in, counties remain constrained by held-back funds and legal "clawbacks." He noted devolution has shifted development toward local needs and advanced healthcare, roads, and industrialisation, citing Migori's progress toward an international airport and tourism development.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Coastal and inland water counties have yet to receive devolved control of ferries and harbours 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, despite the Fourth Schedule designating these as county responsibilities. Counties including Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Turkana, Marsabit, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Busia remain unable to benefit from revenue and management of these water-body infrastructure.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has approved prosecution of former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and nine other individuals—four former government officials and five businessmen—over the alleged misappropriation of Sh330 million allocated for Kenya's 2018 African Nations Championship preparations, following an Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission investigation.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Leaders from Western Kenya met in Kisumu to declare support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, citing the presidency as their immediate political priority. More than 22 elected and nominated leaders attended the meeting to assess the political landscape and advance the region's development interests.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Governor Abdulswamand Nassir said Mombasa County will forcefully move residents from flood-prone areas including Bombolulu, Mtopanga, Junda and Tudor's Kaa Chonjo to safer places ahead of expected El Niño rains. The county is mapping affected areas with help from assistant chiefs and village elders to prevent flood casualties.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Western Kenya leaders' caucus convened by Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has demanded the Deputy President position in President William Ruto's post-2027 administration while backing his re-election, signalling a clash with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's camp.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya brought together more than twenty-two elected and nominated leaders from Western Kenya in Kisumu to discuss the region's political situation and development priorities, with focus on cooperative sector issues including coffee and SACCOs ahead of the 2027 General Election.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Residents of Maguje village in Homa Bay County are upbeat following the discovery of gold deposits in the area. The land, previously used only for peasant farming and grazing, has now become a site of economic activity after a soil test confirmed gold reserves.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced that the ruling UDA-led coalition is developing a new broad-based coalition framework and joint manifesto to support President William Ruto's re-election bid in August 2027. A committee with representatives from UDA and ODM will craft the framework, which will set out the coalition's agenda for the five years following the 2027 election.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on opposition leaders to cease criticising the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), arguing that the electoral agency's independence must be respected and that attacks on it could undermine public confidence in the August 2027 General Election. Mudavadi defended the current IEBC leadership under Chairperson Erastus Ethekon and cited recent by-elections, including the Ol Kalou poll, as evidence of the commission's ability to conduct credible elections.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police officers and youths from informal settlements in Kisumu met for a football match at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex as part of a community-policing initiative aimed at rebuilding trust and tackling insecurity in the lakeside city.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused opposition leaders of attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to undermine confidence in the 2027 election, arguing the attacks aim to discredit the election outcome before voting takes place. Mudavadi defended the commission's independence, citing recent by-elections as evidence of its capacity to deliver free and fair polls, and warned opposition leaders against attempting to dictate how the IEBC conducts its work.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee is investigating payments by national secondary schools to the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESHA), with some schools paying as much as Sh6 million. The committee wants to establish whether KESHA is legally entitled to receive public funds and whether its activities are subject to audit by the Auditor-General.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Human rights activists have petitioned the courts, alleging that Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi lacks constitutional authority to waive import duty on 490,000 metric tonnes of rice worth Sh21 billion through gazette notices, arguing that tax waiver powers are reserved to legislators under Article 210(1) of the Constitution.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nancy Akinyi Koiya, a 26-year-old hotel and catering business owner in Nandi County, went missing early in the week and was found dead on Wednesday morning near Excel Filling Station along the Chemelil-Miwani Road in Kisumu County. Her body showed signs of severe physical violence, including a fractured arm and injuries consistent with torture.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 59-year-old Chinese national, Jiang Minqiao, lost consciousness and fell into a 147-foot-deep gold mining pit at ArmLight Gold Mining Site One in Siaya County on Tuesday, sustaining severe head and limb injuries. He died at the scene, and his body was moved to Aga Khan Hospital mortuary pending postmortem examination.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kisumu County has put its health system on high alert ahead of the October-November-December 2026 rainy season, intensifying disaster preparedness through training of disaster management teams and strengthening early warning systems to alert communities before flooding occurs.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa and Lamu ports are expecting 55 vessel calls. The article also discusses the long-standing dispute over devolution of port and harbour management to coastal counties under the 2010 Constitution, which remains unresolved 16 years after its enactment.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
According to health professional associations, 79 patients have died across Kenya during the nurses' strike, including eight maternal deaths, 16 neonatal deaths and 55 perinatal deaths recorded between Monday and Wednesday this week. The professionals warn that the prolonged disruption is affecting operations, specialized care, hospital admissions, and clinical training for nursing and medical students.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found safe nine hours later near Masinga Dam in Machakos County. The Kenya Editors Guild condemned the abduction as an assault on media freedom and called for a swift independent investigation with accountability.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) is finalising a ruling on a dispute brought by the Friends of Siaya Anti-Nuclear Plant against the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency over inadequate information disclosure on the proposed Siaya nuclear power project. The community group has raised concerns about access to information, public participation, land acquisition, compensation, environmental impacts, and nuclear safety.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →