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Migori County

2026-04-262026-09-06

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    In the boy’s final, Migori County heavyweights Masara came from behind to stun favorites St Mary’s Yala 3-2 in an entertaining final played at Homa Bay High School.

    Aluor and Masara crowned Nyanza volleyball champs
  3. The Standard

    The Migori County side, which has previously dominated regional football, could not find the consistency needed to challenge for a semi-final place.With both Yala and Maseno boasting rich football traditions, their meeting is expected to be one of the highlights of the finals.

    School games: Kisumu Boys, Yala, Maseno race for Nyanza football title
  4. Citizen Digital

    Woman recovering after alleged domestic attack in Rongo, Migori County By George Juma July 09, 2026 08:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A 27-year-old woman is recovering at Rongo Sub-Cou

    Woman recovering after alleged domestic attack in Rongo, Migori County
  5. The Standard

    Last year’s regional silver medalists and Migori County champions St Joseph Rapogi Boys delivered the first shocker of the day after they stunned heavyweights and favorites Agoro Sare from Homa Bay 18-15 in a tight encounter.On the other hand, East Africa champions Ng’iya Girls s

    Yala, Ng'iya Girls and Rapogi Boys dominate Nyanza Region basketball 3x3
  6. Citizen Digital

    From a Facebook Post to a Life-Changing Multibet Win Rounding out this week's winners is a fan from Migori County, whose journey to becoming a Shabikia winner started, quite literally, on social media.

    Four Kenyans, four dreams: How Shabikia World Cup kishabiki winnings are changing lives
  7. The Standard

    Maseno School headline Group A where they will face Koderobara from Migori County, Biticha from Nyamira and Homa Bay runners-up Gendia.Yala, one of the favourites for the title, will begin their campaign against Ringa at Raila Odinga Stadium from 4 pm.

    School Games: Nyanza to crown new football king as defending champs Agai thrown out
  8. Citizen Digital

    Outrage after grade six girl is electrocuted in Awendo, Migori County By George Juma July 06, 2026 09:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a Kenya Power worker attending to a power line.

    Outrage after grade six girl is electrocuted in Awendo, Migori County
  9. Citizen Digital

    Outrage after grade six girl is electrocuted in Awendo, Migori County By George Juma July 06, 2026 09:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a Kenya Power worker attending to a power line.

    Outrage after grade six girl is electrocuted in Awendo, Migori County
  10. Capital News

    NAIROBI,Kenya, Jul 5- Three suspects have been arrested after an intelligence-led operation by detectives uncovered two illegal firearms, ammunition and a cache of suspected stolen property in Migori County.

    DCI Recovers Two Pistols, Arrests Three Suspects In Migori Security Operation
  11. The Standard

    A few days ago, I met Mr Phanuel Odero, a young man behind the newly established ‘Piny Luo TV’ in Rongo, Migori County.

    Ruto and Muhoozi media fight has a silver lining
Business

Energy CS dismisses harassment claims against small LPG traders

The News

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that a special police squad is deliberately targeting small-scale liquefied petroleum gas traders through raids. Gachagua claimed the unit conducted raids between June and October 2025 in multiple counties and confiscated over 200,000 gas cylinders, but the CS told him to use proper channels to voice sector concerns.

29 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 29 August

  1. Energy CS dismisses harassment claims against small LPG traders

    Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that a special police squad is deliberately targeting small-scale liquefied petroleum gas traders through raids. Gachagua claimed the unit conducted raids between June and October 2025 in multiple counties and confiscated over 200,000 gas cylinders, but the CS told him to use proper channels to voice sector concerns.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 28 August

  1. Last Mile Project connects 408 households to national grid

    A Last Mile Electrification Project commissioned by Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has connected 408 households in Awendo Constituency to the national grid, alongside a dispensary and water project, enabling residents to pursue digital business opportunities and more reliable services.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. MPs condemn Gachagua over attacks on women leaders

    Fifteen Members of Parliament have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for gender-based political violence, intimidation, and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with political opponents. The legislators said political disagreements should not devolve into personal attacks or the targeting of women because of their gender, marital status, or political affiliations.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 24 August

  1. University lecturer walks 18 days to raise mental health awareness

    Frederick Gori, a Rongo University lecturer, began an 18-day walk from Migori to Nairobi on August 18 to raise awareness about mental health and deliver petitions to county governments. Gori, who struggled with mental health challenges from age five but did not understand what he was experiencing until about five years ago, says the walk is part of a campaign to get Kenyans talking about mental health.

    24 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 22 August

  1. Migori County denies diverting emergency food to churches

    Governor Ochillo Ayacko's administration has rejected claims by an MCA that emergency food supplies were distributed to churches during camp meetings instead of being held for disaster response. The county said the food distributed through churches came from well-wishers, not from the Sh44.2 million budgeted for emergency preparedness and response.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Ex-Migori governor Obado seeks leniency in murder case

    Former Migori County Governor Okoth Obado, convicted of murdering Sharon Otieno, has asked the High Court for a lenient sentence including a non-custodial term, citing his age, health condition, and the lengthy trial period. In his pre-sentence report, Obado maintained his innocence in Sharon's death despite acknowledging an intimate relationship with her, expressed remorse, and stated willingness to support her family.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Migori farmers struggle to access subsidized fertilizer supplies

    Farmers in Migori County are calling on the government to establish more National Cereals and Produce Board stores closer to farming communities, saying they face challenges accessing subsidized fertilizer, with some traveling more than 20 kilometres to the nearest store. Farmers also report being forced to make multiple trips due to long queues and say the distribution process needs streamlining.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 16 August

  1. Violence erupts at Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County

    Ugly scenes marked Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay County on Sunday, with one vehicle torched, several people including journalists injured, and 17 suspects arrested. Attacks on supporters began Saturday night when goons attacked a hotel and blocked roads to a planned church service, while youths from both the Linda Mwananchi movement and pro-government groups armed themselves and clashed.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Two arrested in Migori with crude weapons after vehicle interception

    Detectives from the Operation Action Team arrested two suspected gang members in Migori County after intercepting a silver Toyota Voxy on Nthiwa Road in Yamase. A search of the vehicle recovered five pangas and other crude weapons, which police say raised concerns the group was preparing for criminal activities.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Kenya Film Commission opens cinema hub in Nyeri with DeKUT

    The Kenya Film Commission and Dedan Kimathi University of Technology have launched an ultra-modern cinema theatre and Film Hub in Nyeri, designed as a creative ecosystem offering film exhibitions, capacity building, talent incubation, and research under one roof.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Migori Main Bridge deteriorating; residents fear imminent collapse

    Motorists and pedestrians using the Migori Main Bridge along the Kisii–Migori–Isebania highway have raised alarm over widening cracks and sagging sections, with a part of the road collapsing on Monday night. Residents who depend on the bridge say it is dangerous and are pleading with the government to fix it before lives are lost.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Bridge in Migori County collapses after months of closure

    A bridge in Migori County that was partially closed four months ago over structural concerns has now partially collapsed. Despite the closure, pedestrians and motorcycle riders continue to use the remaining section, prompting renewed calls for urgent intervention.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. Matiang'i accuses Ruto of misusing State House resources

    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.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Tulu borehole breakdown leaves Migori residents without clean water

    Residents of Tulu in Nyatike, Migori County, are appealing to the county government to urgently repair the area's borehole, which has been out of service for the past two weeks, leaving hundreds without access to clean water and forcing them to rely on a dam shared with livestock.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. Police arrest suspected drug trafficker in Migori pursuit

    Police in Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized cannabis sativa following a high-speed motorcycle pursuit. The arrest is part of an escalating anti-narcotics campaign across Migori County.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Government deploys ID-processing technology in Migori County

    Kenya has launched Mobile Live Capture machines in Migori County to speed up national identity card registration and processing. Citizens can now receive IDs within three to seven days of application, and applicants without birth certificates may use alternative documentation such as school leaving or baptismal certificates.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Migori leaders urge residents to register as voters before 2027

    Migori County leaders, including Governor Ochilo Ayacko and three MPs, have launched a campaign urging residents to acquire national identity cards and register as voters, citing low registration numbers as of July 2026 (519,116 registered voters) that could weaken the county's political influence in the 2027 general election.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. Taiwanese man arrested with heroin at Kenya-Tanzania border

    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.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Fisherman killed in Migori over gambling dispute

    A fisherman identified as James was allegedly hacked to death by Tanzanian national Semeni Rongeri in Migori County following a dispute over a card game payout from several days prior. The suspect was also attacked by a mob and injured before police rescued him.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 July

  1. Sharon Otieno murder trial judgment delivered at High Court

    Justice Cecilia Gathua delivered judgment in the murder trial of Sharon Otieno on July 23, 2026, nearly eight years after the killing. The trial involved former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado, his former Personal Assistant Michael Juma Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero, a former clerical officer with the County Government of Migori.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Sugarcane farmers say imported sugar undermines local industry

    Sugarcane farmers in South Nyanza say the importation of sugar, sold locally at lower prices, is driving the region into poverty by forcing consumers away from locally produced sugar and depriving domestic sugar industries of revenue needed to purchase or pay for cane. Farmers report being unable to receive payment for sugarcane supplies and leaving mature sugarcane unharvested on farms.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 July

  1. Grade 9 student arrested for killing classmate in Migori

    A 17-year-old Grade 9 student at Akonjo Junior Secondary School has been arrested for allegedly hacking his 17-year-old classmate to death with a machete on July 22 following a dispute over learning materials in Uriri Sub-county, Migori County.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Former Migori governor Obado convicted in murder of university student

    After eight years, the family of 26-year-old Rongo University medical student Sharon Otieno has learned who killed their daughter, following former Migori County governor Okoth Obado's conviction in the case.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Former Migori governor convicted in Sharon Otieno murder case

    A court has convicted former Migori County governor Okoth Obado in the murder of 26-year-old Rongo University medical student Sharon Otieno, ruling that she was killed to protect his political power. The conviction brings closure to the family after eight years since her death.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. Kwa Binzaro victims buried contrary to Giriama traditions, court hears

    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.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

  5. Okoth Obado convicted in Sharon Otieno murder case

    Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused were convicted in the murder of Sharon Otieno. FIDA-Kenya said the High Court judgment, after nearly eight years, restores public confidence in the justice system and represents an important step towards accountability.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado convicted in Sharon Otieno murder case

    Okoth Obado, a former Migori County governor and prominent Nyanza politician, has been convicted in the Sharon Otieno murder case and remanded for 21 days ahead of sentencing, marking the end of his political career.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. High Court convicts Obado and others in Sharon Otieno murder case

    The High Court convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero of murdering Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. The court cancelled their bond and remanded them in police custody pending a mention after 21 days.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Judge convicts Obado, Oyamo, Obiero of 2018 student murder

    The High Court convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Obiero of the 2018 murder of university student Sharon Otieno, finding they acted with common intention. Justice Cecilia Githua revoked their bond terms and ordered them to remain in custody pending sentencing, with pre-sentence reports due within 21 days.

    23 July 2026 · Capital News

  4. Ex-Migori Governor Obado convicted of Sharon Otieno murder

    The High Court has convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero of the murder of Sharon Otieno, finding that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court held that Obado financed the crime, Oyamo played a key role in its execution, and Obiero participated in concealing the offence.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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