… Across Homa Bay, Migori and Siaya counties, activities proceeded as usual, with residents saying that while they kept off the streets, they remained in solidarity with victims of human rights violations. …
… Police officers deployed on security duty in Kisumu were also seen taking a nap on the streets, creating one of the day's contrasting scenes.Elsewhere, markets and businesses in Busia, Kerugoya, Migori, Isiolo, Webuye, Mbale and parts of Meru remained open as public transport ser …
… dard] The High Court in Kisumu has awarded more than Sh35.5 million in compensation to 28 victims and families affected by police operations during the 2023 anti-government protests, finding that police officers unlawfully killed, injured and assaulted civilians in Kisumu, Migori …
… learners to travel long distances in search of quality education. “Those dormitories can be converted into workshops for training,” Mbugua said, adding that government should focus on improving local schools so students do not have to travel from regions such as Nyanza or Migori …
… He went on to list several engagements, including rallies in Kisumu, Migori and Narok, as well as meetings in Nairobi and Bondo, for which he claims his rightful dues were not settled. …
… Narok Senator Ledama Olekina welcomed both the allocation and the restoration of Clause 5, while Migori Senator Eddy Oketch emphasized the need for stronger accountability mechanisms in county governments. …
… Migori Senator Eddy Oketch maintained that counties require even more support, noting that technical assessments place the ideal allocation at around Sh445 billion. …
… June 08, 2026 08:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Police officers have arrested a man who had attempted to breach security and access the VIP dais during a football match between Migori …
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 8 – Police officers in Migori have arrested a man found carrying a loaded firearm during a football match between Migori Youth FC and Equity Bank FC at Sony Green Stadium in Awendo. …
… Busia reported three fatalities, while Vihiga, Nyeri and Kakamega recorded two, one and one, respectively.Cases of police-related deaths have also been documented in Mombasa, Kajiado, Machakos, Migori, Laikipia, Narok, Siaya, Embu, Garissa, Trans Nzoia and Kilifi. …
Broad-based government leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have defended President William Ruto's record and criticized the opposition for lacking a clear strategy to improve Kenyans' lives. Speaking at functions in Nyanza and Western regions, they highlighted agricultural and health sector reforms while calling for political maturity.
Broad-based government leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have defended President William Ruto's record and criticized the opposition for lacking a clear strategy to improve Kenyans' lives. Speaking at functions in Nyanza and Western regions, they highlighted agricultural and health sector reforms while calling for political maturity.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed State Departments for Water, Energy, Roads and ICT to promptly provide utilities needed for County Aggregation and Industrial Parks in eight counties. The direction follows governors' complaints that lack of adequate water, power, internet and roads could impede manufacturing and productivity at facilities nearing completion.
Young people will be deployed across 11 counties to monitor early signs of electoral violence, misinformation and hate speech ahead of the 2027 General Election through a campaign called PeacePulse, which monitors both physical communities and digital platforms.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says eight counties—Wajir, Garissa, Kirinyaga, Meru, Embu, Busia, Migori and Kisii—have agreed on flagship products for their County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) following government intervention, with commissioning expected by December 2026.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the government will operationalise eight County Aggregation and Industrial Parks before the end of 2026, with Meru expected to be commissioned within September, pending outstanding legal and documentation procedures. Wajir will follow, while Kisii, Migori, Embu, Garissa, and Busia are targeted for commissioning by December.
The government has cut the cost of Artificial Insemination semen for dairy breeding from Sh8,000 to Sh1,400 per dose, and plans to reduce certified seed prices by 50 per cent. Deputy President Kindiki said the measures aim to lower production costs and boost agricultural productivity in response to a less productive farming season.
Political analyst Barrack Muluka has challenged President William Ruto to reconsider seeking re-election in 2027, citing alleged human rights violations, police killings, and political violence under his administration. Muluka argued that Kenya needs stronger implementation of existing constitutional safeguards rather than new laws, and questioned how the government could assure protection from enforced disappearances while concerns over police conduct persist.
DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa has demanded the cancellation of a police uniforms tender, claiming the multi-million-shilling contract was designed to benefit government individuals, and argued the country needs police reforms and better officer remuneration instead.
Siaya Governor James Orengo alleged that his convoy was attacked with live gunfire and a vehicle was torched in Awendo during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Migori on Saturday, describing the incident as an assassination attempt amid escalating political tensions in Nyanza.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to launch a crackdown on political goons used by politicians to disrupt rallies and instil fear, telling him to deploy the same energy used to tackle banditry in the North Rift. Kindiki also told Murkomen not to spare government-allied leaders who hire goons to intimidate rivals.
A Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru town was disrupted on Sunday when a teargas canister was lobbed into a crowd at Makutano, causing supporters to scatter. Leaders including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna resumed the meeting and continued with further rallies, condemning what they described as state-sponsored violence against opposition figures.
Siaya Governor James Orengo and the Linda Mwananchi team were attacked in Migori on Saturday after tear gas was discharged during a rally; the team condemned the incident as an attempt on their lives and pledged to continue their campaign to vote out President William Ruto in the 2027 polls.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that eight County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) in Embu, Meru, Wajir, Garissa, Kirinyaga, Busia, Kisii and Migori counties are set for commissioning before the end of the year. The parks are intended to support produce aggregation, value addition and small-scale manufacturing.
Deputy President Kindiki said the government is speeding up completion of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) across the country, with eight in Embu, Meru, Wajir, Garissa, Kirinyaga, Busia, Kisii and Migori nearing completion for commissioning by year-end, to catalyse Kenya's industrialization through value addition and manufacturing.
Maternal health experts warn that an ongoing health workers strike is likely to increase maternal and child deaths in Kenya, where at least 15 women already die daily from birth-related complications, with postpartum haemorrhage as the major contributor. Public maternity wings are closed, forcing pregnant women to seek care at private and faith-based facilities.
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.
Political leaders from Migori have begun mobilisation efforts to block Linda Mwananchi from holding a rally in the area. The article characterises this as part of a pattern of violent political rhetoric and intimidation by ODM leaders targeting opposition figures.
The Standard reports that political leaders from Migori are mobilising to block Linda Mwananchi from holding a rally in the area, characterising the effort as part of a pattern of violence and intimidation by ODM leaders to stifle political competition.
Eight years after Sharon Otieno's body was found in Homa Bay, her family is seeking a Sh3.5 million house, a car, and millions of shillings from former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado that they say he promised her before her death.
The Government plans to import 25 million 90-kilogramme bags of maize to address an anticipated deficit from reduced harvests in major maize-growing regions and avert a food crisis. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said arrangements were already under way and the Government had measures in place to maintain adequate food supplies despite production challenges.
The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has asked the High Court for compensation, citing emotional trauma and financial depletion from her murder and prolonged court proceedings. The family reported spending approximately KSh1.2 million on travel and court attendance over seven to eight years, KSh3.5 million on funeral expenses, and selling assets to cover costs, leaving unmet needs in education, healthcare, food and housing.
The Linda Mwananchi movement called for investigations into violence that disrupted its tour of Homa Bay County on Sunday, accusing the National Police Service and National Intelligence Service of involvement in what it described as a coordinated attack on its leaders and supporters. The movement alleged it encountered blocked roads, police roadblocks, and armed individuals positioned in bushes who fired at its convoy.
Police arrested 15 suspected gang members and recovered crude weapons including machetes, pangas, knives, ropes and a metal rod during a coordinated operation on the Kisumu–Kericho highway. One suspect allegedly leading the group escaped by jumping through a vehicle window.