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September 2026
16 SeptCapital News
… Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his aide Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero were found guilty in July of murdering Sharon Otieno, a Rongo University student, in a case that dates back to September 2018. …
Obado sentencing adjourned over dholuo interpreter request
16 SeptCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 16 – Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado is back before the High Court as the long-running murder case involving university student Sharon Otieno reaches the sentencing stage. …
Obado faces sentencing in Sharon Otieno murder case
16 SeptCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 16 – President William Ruto has sustained his attacks against his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of sponsoring opposition leaders as he took his 2027 political battle to Migori. …
Ruto escalates Uhuru attack in Migori
16 SeptThe Standard
… He said they are also working in Kisumu County and other lake region counties of Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya, Turkana and Kwale.Industrial Support Ltd official Mercy Masai and Primo Energy Africa Director Nelson Muhanji commended the women traders for embracing value addition and ent …
Solar fish dryer to boost women's cross-border trade in Busia
16 SeptThe Standard
… Vulnerable areas include parts of Tana River and Garissa counties in the Lower Tana Basin, as well as Kisumu, Busia, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori in the Lake Victoria Basin. …
Understanding El Nino: What it really means for Kenya
16 SeptThe Standard
The late Sharon Otieno’s parents, Douglas Otieno and Melinda Auma before the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi on September 16, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] Sharon Otieno’s father has told the High Court he remains bitter towards two of her killers but has forgiven former Migori …
'If I could be a dog, I would bite them and lick their blood,' Sharon's father tells court
15 SeptThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya's roster of universities has grown to 90 after President William Ruto issued a Letter of Interim Authority admitting Kamagambo University in Migori into the country's higher education system. …
Kamagambo becomes Kenya's 90th university as new chapter begins
15 SeptThe Standard
… The four-day tour covers the Nyanza region, with Ruto also scheduled to visit Homa Bay and Migori as the Government outlines development projects across the region. …
Ruto to opposition: You have no plan to lead Kenya
14 SeptCapital News
… Besides Kiambu, significant outbreaks have been reported in Tharaka-Nithi, Busia, Embu, Kakamega, Homa Bay and Migori. …
Kiambu defends piglet programme as swine fever kills 1,470 pigs
14 SeptCitizen Digital
… The President is touring Kisumu, Siaya, Migori and Homa Bay counties to inspect and launch development projects, including roads, water, markets and other public infrastructure.
ODM must get 50% in Ruto's government come 2027 - Simba Arati

Politics

Swiss Poll electability survey tracks Luo Nyanza governor races

The News

A Swiss Poll International survey of gubernatorial electability across Homa Bay, Siaya, Kisumu and Migori counties ahead of 2027 elections shows Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 67%, Siaya Governor James Orengo at 54%, Kisumu's Prof. Tom Ojienda at 46%, and Migori's Mark Nyamita at 29%. The report does not specify the survey's sample size, fieldwork dates, methodology or margin of error.

15 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 15 October

Swiss Poll electability survey tracks Luo Nyanza governor races
A Swiss Poll International survey of gubernatorial electability across Homa Bay, Siaya, Kisumu and Migori counties ahead of 2027 elections shows Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 67%, Siaya Governor James Orengo at 54%, Kisumu's Prof. Tom Ojienda at 46%, and Migori's Mark Nyamita at 29%. The report does not specify the survey's sample size, fieldwork dates, methodology or margin of error.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
Ida says Oburu unwell but not seriously ill, doctors advise rest
At a rally marking the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death, his widow Ida reassured supporters that her brother-in-law Oburu Oginga is unwell but not seriously ill, and doctors advised him to rest rather than attend the gathering. Ida also reflected on the family's grief, noting they suffered another bereavement just 40 days after Raila's death.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 14 October

Top governors ranked in Timely Kenya's fourth-year devolution scorecard
Governors Wavinya Ndeti (Machakos), Kimani Wamatangi (Kiambu), and Irungu Kang'ata (Murang'a) topped Timely Kenya's devolution scorecard, which found that 55.9 per cent of respondents believe devolution is working. The survey assessed public perceptions of county government performance across five devolved sectors four years after the 2022 election.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 12 October

ODM chair Wanga pledges party will retain all Busia County seats
ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga has dismissed claims that the party is weakening following Raila Odinga's death, saying ODM will retain all its elective seats in Busia County. Wanga also defended ODM's participation in President William Ruto's broad-based government, arguing it will ensure development reaches all parts of the country.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 10 October

IEBC should clarify voter eligibility and registration locations for 2027
An opinion piece argues that the IEBC must address allegations of non-citizens registering to vote, particularly following reports of Ugandan nationals obtaining Kenyan identification and registering ahead of the 2027 election. The editorial warns that unresolved concerns about cross-border voter registration could undermine public confidence in the election's legitimacy.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 9 October

Cabinet approves settlement of verified pending bills under 50 million shillings
The Cabinet has approved settlement of verified government pending bills worth Ksh.23.74 billion covering 28,726 claims of Ksh.50 million and below, representing 98 per cent of recommended claims following a Pending Bills Verification Committee review. Some affected suppliers and contractors have reportedly been waiting for payment since 2005.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet approves 23.74 billion shillings pending bills settlement
Kenya's Cabinet has approved the settlement of 28,726 verified government pending bills worth Sh23.74 billion for suppliers and contractors owed up to Sh50 million, with some claims dating back to 2005. The approval follows a review by the Pending Bills Verification Committee, which received 115,617 claims worth Sh664.8 billion and recommended 29,257 claims valued at Sh155.34 billion for settlement.
9 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 8 October

Education ministry lacks centralised system for teen pregnancy data
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba told the Senate that his ministry lacks a comprehensive framework and information management system to collect data on learner pregnancies and perpetrators, noting that school heads sometimes hesitate to report cases out of fear for institutional reputation. The available data comes mainly from health sector surveys, which recorded 110,821 cases among adolescents aged 10 to 19 in the first five months of 2023.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

ODM should support Ruto to honour Raila's legacy
An opinion piece argues that ODM should sustain its support for President Ruto as a way of honouring former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, whose death a year ago created a political vacuum within the party and shifts in its support base.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Government targets 17.24 million trees with post-campaign survival tracking
Kenya's Government is conducting a six-day environmental campaign ending October 10 to plant 17.24 million trees across schools, mining areas, highways and communities. The Government will count, geo-tag and certify all trees planted and conduct 90-day survival checks, plus track tree-growing pledges quarterly.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya targets 17.24 million trees during Mazingira Week
The Government has set a target of planting 17.24 million trees during this year's National Mazingira Week to restore degraded ecosystems and move closer to its goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032. The week-long programme involves educational institutions, mining area restoration, and highway greening, with the Cabinet Secretary emphasizing that survival of planted trees matters more than the number planted.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

EACC arrests two Nyamira County Assembly officials over Sh367mn tender
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two Nyamira County Assembly officials—Deputy Clerk David Nyarango Ombego and Director of Monitoring and Evaluation Joyce Onyiego—over alleged procurement irregularities in a Sh367 million office block construction tender that resulted in a loss of Sh30,187,396 in public funds. The arrests bring to five the total number of county assembly officials arrested in connection with the investigation.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 29 September

Governors blocking legal transfer of powers to municipalities
An opinion piece argues that governors are refusing to transfer management functions to municipalities as required by the 2011 Urban Areas and Cities Act, leaving municipal managers without staff, vehicles, or budgets and concentrating decision-making at county headquarters instead of in towns.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Six Nyanza and Western counties receive neonatal incubators
Six counties in the Nyanza and Western regions are receiving neonatal incubators under the Okoa Malaika programme, donated by Ushiriki Wema Foundation to support premature and critically ill babies and address gaps in newborn care facilities.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 25 September

Muhuru Bay residents seek upgrade of deteriorating B1 road
Residents of Muhuru Bay, a border town in Migori County, are frustrated by delays in the completion of the Masara–Muhuru Bay (B1) Road upgrade project, which spans about 20 kilometres and is listed on the KeNHA website. The road remains in poor condition, presenting difficult conditions for motorists.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Landslide at Osiri goldmines traps miners in Migori
Several miners are feared trapped after a landslide at Osiri Matanda goldmines in Nyatike Sub-County, Migori, occurring around 11pm on Thursday. A miners' official told Capital News two people were suspected trapped, though the exact number affected remained unclear as rescue operations continued.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 23 September

Ruto's Ksh.700B Nyanza promises need budgetary translation, CoB says
President Ruto promised Nyanza region projects worth an estimated Ksh.700 billion during a tour. The Controller of Budget stated that such pronouncements must be translated into funded projects through budgetary shifts or emergency funding where justified.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

Bandari FC coach assesses squad after Police friendly win
Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere said a 2-0 pre-season friendly victory against Kenya Police provided an opportunity to evaluate his squad ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, which was postponed. Alex Kipruto and Lawrence Okoth scored in the match at Police Sacco Stadium.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cross-border FGM and gold trade link to early marriage in Migori
Poverty, culture, and cross-border movement between Kenya and Tanzania expose girls in Migori to female genital mutilation, early marriage, and sexual and gender-based violence. According to the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey, FGM prevalence among the Kuria is estimated at about 84 per cent, compared with 14.8 per cent nationally among women aged 15–49.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 21 September

Kenya must condemn political hooliganism and violence at rallies
An opinion piece argues that Kenya must distinguish between vigorous political contestation and political hooliganism, condemning recent violence at political rallies in Homa Bay, Migori, Garissa, and Embu that have resulted in assaults, loss of life, and destruction of property.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 20 September

Kenya Kwanza leaders defend government fuel importation deal
Kenya Kwanza leaders have defended a Government-to-Government fuel importation deal, days after Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni raised concerns over it. The leaders accused the opposition of attempting to discredit the government and launched attacks against Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Machoka reveals reason for Kanda Bongo Man's 1991 Kenya cancellation
Media personality Fred Obachi Machoka has revealed reasons behind the cancellation of rhumba star Kanda Bongo Man's highly anticipated performance in Kenya in 1991, allegedly involving a relationship with a female TV star and former President Daniel Moi's interest in her.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sukari drivers' strike halts sugarcane collection in Homa Bay, Migori
Farmers in Homa Bay and Migori counties protested after Sukari Industry drivers went on strike over remuneration, leaving harvested sugarcane drying in farms for two weeks. The drivers are paid Sh39 per ton and are demanding a salary of Sh21,000 or better terms.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 19 September

Clinical officers sustain 60-day strike in 15 counties over CBA
Clinical officers have continued their strike, which began July 20, in 15 counties whose governors have not signed and implemented the Collective Bargaining Agreement. According to Kenya Union of Clinical Officers secretary general George Gibore, 38 counties have now signed the CBA (up from 11 at the strike's start), but eight counties—Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Uasin Gishu, Lamu, and Baringo—have not, and the union blames county employers for breaching Labour Relations Act timelines.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 18 September

Obado and aides convicted in Sharon Otieno murder case
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two aides Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero have been convicted for the murder of Sharon Otieno. The convictions mark the conclusion of what The Standard describes as one of the most consequential criminal cases in recent memory.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

President Ruto accuses Uhuru of sabotaging government
President William Ruto told his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta to stop sabotaging the government of Kenya, saying it is unpresidential for a former Head of State to undermine the government he once led. Ruto also accused Kenyatta of funding the opposition to wreck his government.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa promotes 70 health workers amid county salary disputes
Mombasa County promoted 70 health workers, with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union noting that the county has maintained timely salaries and statutory deductions since the current administration began. The promotions contrast with salary delays and disputes over pay and working conditions affecting health workers in other counties.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ruto accuses Uhuru of undermining government, urges withdrawal
President William Ruto has publicly criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of failing to support his presidency and urging him to withdraw from political activities that he claims are destabilising his administration. Ruto said Uhuru reneged on an alleged ten-year power-sharing arrangement and has called for the former president to respect the dignity of his office by stepping back from politics.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

DPP seeks death sentence for Obado and two co-convicts
The Director of Public Prosecutions has urged the High Court to impose the death sentence on former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado and his two co-convicts, Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, over the murder of university student Sharon Otieno and her unborn child. The prosecution argued that the maximum penalty should apply despite the victim's parents requesting leniency.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Sharon Otieno's parents seek reconciliation, non-custodial sentence
The parents of murdered journalism student Sharon Otieno have asked the court to consider reconciliation and a non-custodial sentence for former Migori Governor Okoth Obado during sentencing proceedings. Obado, Caspal Obiero, and Michael Oyamo were convicted of Sharon's murder, and the prosecution noted that while the family's position is relevant, the court is the ultimate decision-maker.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →