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KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 9 – The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) will distribute more than 20,000 fruit tree seedlings to communities across the Lake Basin region as the government steps up efforts to increase Kenya’s tree cover. …
LBDA to Distribute 20,000 Fruit Tree Seedlings in Lake Basin Ahead of Mazingira DayCitizen Digital
Property destroyed as heavy rains, strong winds wreck havok in Kisumu By Laura Otieno October 08, 2026 11:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A screengrab of a billboard on top of a car in Kisumu after heavy …
Property destroyed as heavy rains, strong winds wreck havok in KisumuCitizen Digital
… Photo/ Courtesy Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Cycling Federation (KCF) is preparing to name the team for the 2026 Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) Road Championships in Kisumu from October 21 to 25, with an event in Murang'a set to guide the selection this weekend. …
Murang'a course to pick Kenya's continental cycling teamCapital News
KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 8 — Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds damaged several buildings and vehicles in Kisumu on Thursday, forcing workers to flee for safety and raising concerns over the condition of old structures in the city. …
Heavy rains, strong winds damage buildings, vehicles in KisumuCapital News
… Karugu spoke during a visit to the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) in Kisumu, where she inspected the rice mill and poultry section as part of efforts to assess projects supporting livelihoods in the region. …
State steps up Nyando flood preparations as heavy rains loomCitizen Digital
… Inland, KCGS has identified the Lake Victoria Basin, particularly Kisumu, Homa Bay and Budalang’i, as areas requiring increased vigilance due to the risk of rising water levels and backflow flooding. …
Kenya Coast Guard steps up readiness ahead of El Niño rainsThe Standard
… The preparations extend to inland waterways, including the Lake Victoria Basin, Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria, Lake Naivasha, the Turkwel River and Lake Turkana.KCGS said rising water levels around Kisumu, Homa Bay and Budalang'i could submerge landing sites and leave fishing boats …
Coast Guard puts rescue teams on standby as El Nino rains loomThe Standard
… Rainfall is expected in parts of West Pokot, Siaya, Elgeyo Marakwet, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Kericho, Kisii, Homa Bay and Kisumu counties. …
Kenya Met announces onset of rainfall warning of strong windsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7— A Kisumu man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the manslaughter of his wife of 18 years after the High Court found that an unlawful assault caused fatal blunt-force injuries to her head. …
Kisumu man jailed 12 years for killing wife in brutal assaultCitizen Digital
… He also announced plans to begin construction of the Mau Summit-Rironi road and extend the route through Kisumu, Malaba and Eldoret. …
Ruto promises to build library, museum at Raila’s mausoleum in BondoThe National Assembly Health Committee has pledged to push for additional funding to complete and equip the cancer centre at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu, with the committee expressing hope that construction will be completed by December subject to availability of funds.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
The National Assembly Health Committee has pledged to push for additional funding to complete and equip the cancer centre at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu, with the committee expressing hope that construction will be completed by December subject to availability of funds.
5 hours ago · Capital News →
Members of Bunge La Mwananchi in Kisumu are calling on the Orange Democratic Movement and the United Democratic Alliance to formalise their political cooperation through a written pre-election agreement ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing it would safeguard ODM's interests and clarify power-sharing arrangements.
28 October 2026 · Capital News →
A Safaricom SIM card registered to a prisoner serving a 50-year sentence at Shimo La Tewa Maximum Security Prison was allegedly used in a mobile phone linked to Paul Mackenzie, according to testimony in the Mombasa High Court during the trial of Mackenzie and seven others over the Kwa Binzaro massacre in Kilifi County.
28 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission, Katiba Institute, and Independent Medico-Legal Unit have filed a High Court petition asking police and intelligence agencies to investigate alleged organised political violence, warning of threats to Kenya's 2027 elections. The groups accuse state agencies of failing to prevent, investigate and prosecute politically motivated attacks that disrupt rallies and gatherings.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
An initiative using more than 100 monitors across Nairobi, Kisumu, Kilifi, Kajiado and Kiambu combines fixed sensors with devices mounted on boda bodas to track pollution levels and identify hotspots. The data is processed through digital platforms and analyzed with artificial intelligence to help residents, researchers and county officials understand air quality patterns and inform pollution-reduction measures.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Northern Kenya is strengthening its position as a cultural and adventure tourism destination, with local communities around Lake Turkana—including the Turkana, Samburu, Rendille, El Molo and Dassanech—looking to preserve their heritage while generating income and supporting vulnerable households through initiatives like the Loiyangalani Desert Cultural Museum.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Muhuru Bay Pier Development and Rehabilitation Project, launched by President William Ruto in May 2025 and managed by Kenya Ports Authority, is at an advanced stage. Local residents say the project will create employment opportunities and improve trade in the border town of Muhuru Bay in Migori County.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An elderly man in Nyakach Sub-County escaped injury when his house was allegedly set ablaze by one of his sons in a suspected land and inheritance dispute. The suspect's elder brother says the suspect has previously attempted to harm their father; a clan elder reports failed efforts to resolve the family conflict, and a human rights activist has called for police investigation.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs is recruiting 280 mentors and 19 mentor supervisors for 15-month non-renewable contracts across Baringo, Turkana, Kisumu, Migori, Makueni, Murang'a, Taita Taveta, Marsabit, Wajir and Tana River counties, with Kisumu receiving the highest allocation. Candidates must have at least a mean grade of C- in KCSE, with preference for those holding diplomas in social work, education, psychology or related fields and experience working with young people or vulnerable populations.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
Luo Council of Elders has been split into two factions for over a decade, with leadership divided between Nyandiko Ongadi and Odungi Randa. Elders blame politicians in Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya and Migori counties for causing disunity by installing preferred leaders in the council.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Nubian community in Kibos, Kisumu, has won a land dispute against Kenya Railways after the Supreme Court upheld earlier court decisions recognising the community's rights to the contested settlement. The community was allocated the settlement in 1937, decades before Kenya Railways was granted the land.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
More than 2.5 million learners across Kenya began the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) on Monday, October 26, 2026, with 1,380,463 Grade 6 candidates registered for KPSEA and 1,206,028 Grade 9 candidates for KJSEA. The five-day exercise is the second administration of these assessments under the new education framework.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged contractors and developers to comply with building regulations following the collapse of a building under construction in Nairobi's Eastleigh area on Friday, saying rescue operations were underway and all workers were safe.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has threatened to issue a strike notice on November 1, 2026, if 27 county governments fail to implement agreed salary adjustments for doctors, with an internal audit showing only 20 counties had implemented the adjustments by end of September.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kisumu court convicted Christopher Okal, Grace Okal, and Victor Anyumba over a fraud scheme at Such Enterprises Limited involving Sh113.2 million in unaccounted customer payments and goods diverted between October 2020 and July 2021. Okal, an accountant, manipulated the company's accounting system to create fictitious transactions and divert payments to accounts associated with his co-accused.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Lake Victoria Basin Commission has announced progress on the Lake Victoria Basin Integrated Water Resources Management Programme, valued at 68.90 million euros (approximately Sh9.9 billion) and co-funded by the German Federal Government and the European Union, which seeks to strengthen regional cooperation, improve water-related information access, and expand sanitation infrastructure across the region.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece examining how informal economy workers ("hustlers") in Kenya identify and celebrate their own role models and sources of inspiration, distinct from mainstream narratives.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of North Mugirango have called for fair valuation of their land earmarked for acquisition for the Narok–Kisumu Standard Gauge Railway line, raising concerns about compensation for assets including coffee bushes. The National Land Commission is expected to begin valuing the land and registering legitimate landowners for compensation.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's meteorological authority has issued an advisory warning of heavy rainfall, flash floods and strong winds across dozens of counties from October 24 to 28, with the heaviest downpours expected between October 26 and 28. Nairobi, Mombasa, and numerous other counties are among areas expected to receive rainfall exceeding 20mm within 24 hours, alongside warnings of poor visibility, gusty winds exceeding 25 knots in coastal and eastern regions, and ocean waves exceeding two metres.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
UNESCO is preparing a $30 million regional climate-resilience project targeting Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda over four years, with the aim of protecting shared ecosystems, strengthening early-warning systems and helping communities cope with climate change. The programme, to be developed with the Lake Victoria Basin Commission and participating governments, will focus on improving climate information systems, restoring degraded ecosystems, strengthening regional governance, and enhancing monitoring and knowledge-sharing.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
The government has assumed coordination and oversight of the Dual Technical and Vocational Education and Training programme in Western Kenya as external project support ends in December 2026, transferring responsibility to the Ministry of Education's State Department for TVET to ensure continuity.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa claimed gold in the mixed relay at the 2026 CAC Road Cycling African Championships in Kisumu, winning the 40.8-kilometre race in 56:04.38, ahead of defending champions Mauritius and Rwanda. Kenya finished fifth on home soil.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that contraception in Kenya is often treated as solely a woman's responsibility, with men rarely engaged in counselling or planning. The article contends that male allyship and shared responsibility are needed to overcome barriers to contraceptive access, including myths, gender-based violence, and covert use driven by partner opposition.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Victoria Commercial Bank marked its 40th anniversary with an interfaith musical programme bringing together Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian communities. The October 19 event, themed "One Stage, Multiple Faiths, One Message," featured devotional music and prayers reflecting on the bank's journey and offering thanksgiving for its customers and employees.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Government Constituencies Development Fund has invested more than Sh3 billion in climate change mitigation projects, including flood control, tree planting, and environmental conservation, with a target of planting 500,000 trees annually across 290 constituencies.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission is consulting across all 47 counties on a revised framework that would link financial rewards for public servants to verifiable performance and targets. The commission says recognition should encourage genuine productivity improvements and better service delivery rather than reward routine activities.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kayole Starlets forward Calta Nasambu has signed with Haymana Spor Kulübü in Turkey's Women's Football Super League on a contract running to May 2027. The 21-year-old previously played for Barcelona Ladies SC and has been with Kayole Starlets since February 2026.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elvis Muigua of Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club won the 2026 NCBA Nyanza Hippo Pot at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu, shooting 209 (one under par) to beat a field of 66 amateur golfers and end John Lejirma's three-year reign as champion.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans of a steady fuel supply despite global disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, saying Kenya has not experienced a single day without fuel at petrol stations since the outbreak of the war on February 28, which he attributes to the government-to-government fuel importation framework.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans that the country has not experienced fuel shortages despite disruptions from the Iran conflict affecting petroleum shipments. The government is relying on government-to-government fuel supply arrangements and considering measures, including use of the Petroleum Development Levy stabilisation fund, to shield consumers from rising international oil prices.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →