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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital News

    KISUMU, Kenya Jun 29 – Leaders from the Nyanza region have intensified their defence of the broad-based government arrangement, urging residents to embrace cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration instead of returning to opposition politics and street protests.

    Nyanza Leaders Defend Ruto Alliance, Reject Return to Opposition Politics
  3. Citizen Digital

    'One million Nyanza residents have IDs but no voter cards': PS Omollo urges registration By Citizen Reporter June 27, 2026 05:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Interior PS Raymon Omollo during an engagemen

    'One million Nyanza residents have IDs but no voter cards': PS Omollo urges registration
  4. Citizen Digital

    26, 2026 07:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The fifth edition of Safaricom Chapa Dimba officially gets underway on Saturday, June 27, with grassroots matches across the Western region followed by Nyanza

    Chapa Dimba season five officially kicks off in Western region
  5. Citizen Digital

    This as business activities continued as usual across the Nyanza region, where residents also marked the memorial.

    Kisumu residents embrace voter registration drive as alternative to protests
  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 25— Regions historically associated with opposition-led street protests, including Nyanza, recorded no arrests during Thursday’s nationwide commemoration of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests, even as security agencies detained 355 people across the country.

    Murkomen Singles Out Mombasa As Model For Peaceful Protests As Coast, Nyanza and North Eastern Region Record No Arrests
  7. Capital News

    Additional arrests were reported in Murang’a, Bungoma, Meru, Laikipia and Machakos, while no arrests were recorded in the Nyanza, Coast and North Eastern regions.

    Murkomen reports 355 arrests, hails peaceful June 25 demonstrations
  8. The Standard

    No arrests were reported in the North Eastern, Nyanza and Coast regions. Business and transport activities were also disrupted, particularly in the morning, following security screening at major entry points into Nairobi's CBD.According to Murkomen, security agencies had acted on

    355 people arrested as Murkomen hails peaceful anniversary protests
  9. Citizen Digital

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    3 billion cyberattacks reported in Kenya in 3 months: Report
  10. Citizen Digital

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    3 billion cyberattacks reported in Kenya in 3 months: Report
  11. Capital News

    The MCA commended the broad-based government arrangement, saying it had contributed to increased development projects across Kisumu and the wider Nyanza region.

    Kisumu Residents Hold Peace Marches Ahead of Planned Gen Z Anniversary Protests

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

Sunday 2 August

  1. Western Kenya's lack of political cohesion limits presidential influence

    An opinion piece argues that Western Kenya, despite its electoral significance and producing millions of votes and capable leaders, has rarely mounted a united presidential campaign, instead entering contests divided and serving as kingmaker rather than competing for the presidency itself.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 31 July

  1. Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga open fifth Chapa Dimba finals

    Busia, Bungoma and Vihiga counties will begin the fifth edition of Safaricom Chapa Dimba this weekend with county playoffs on Saturday to determine two boys' and two girls' finalist teams in each county, followed by county finals on Sunday, 2nd August.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Upper Hill targets national sevens title at KSSSA games

    Upper Hill, the current national rugby 15s champions, are competing in the 2026 KSSSA National Term Two games beginning Sunday at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika, aiming to excel in rugby sevens with a squad featuring Grade 10 learners including national Under-16 players.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Boys' volleyball: 2026 KSSSA nationals begin Sunday at Thika

    Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two volleyball games begin Sunday at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika, with the national throne vacant following the elimination of defending champions Cheptil Senior School. Malava Boys Seniors School, 2023 runner-up seeking to reclaim their 2018 title, faces competition from 2023 national winners Ruthimitu Senior School and North Eastern champions Furaha Mixed Senior School.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Health experts warn hepatitis B remains silent epidemic in Kenya

    Scientists and health experts say hepatitis B has remained a silent epidemic in Kenya because many people living with it remain undiagnosed, citing stigma, inadequate diagnostic capacity, low public awareness and chronic underfunding as barriers. Hepatitis B and C are the biggest public health concern because they are transmitted similarly to HIV, including from mother to child, through unprotected sex and exposure to infected blood.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 July

  1. Convicted murderer Okoth Obado's political rise and fall

    Okoth Obado was a prominent political figure in Nyanza who commanded significant support in Migori and stood against ODM's political dominance, but is now a convicted murderer.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 July

  1. Laiser Hill rugby academy targets national title at KSSSA games

    Former national and East Africa rugby 7s champions Laiser Hill Academy finished 10th at last year's nationals and are now competing among 16 teams at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two games (August 2–6, Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika), aiming to secure qualification for the 2026 East Africa games in Morogoro, Tanzania.

    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

Monday 20 July

  1. Nyanza leaders urge Ruto to increase regional development, pledge 2027 support

    Nyanza leaders including Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed have urged President William Ruto to initiate more development projects in the region to bolster his re-election bid in 2027, arguing that the President has demonstrated commitment to equitable development across the country.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 19 July

  1. Linda Mwananchi Movement launches Western Kenya campaign rallies

    The Linda Mwananchi Movement is intensifying its political campaign in Western Kenya with planned rallies in Trans Nzoia and Bungoma, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other allies, as part of a broader grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    19 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Ex-MP calls IEBC to bar violent politicians from 2027 election

    UGM party leader Augustino Neto has urged the IEBC to take disciplinary action against politicians who perpetrate violence, citing incidents during the Ol Kalau parliamentary by-election and opposition rallies. Neto proposed that the electoral commission should bar politicians who perpetrate violence from vying for any elective post in 2027.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Kisii public doctors withdraw services over unpaid dues

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union in Kisii announced withdrawal of services by doctors in public health facilities after the county failed to settle accumulated and pending pay. The union had issued conditions in June requiring full payment by the 5th of each month, threatening go-slows and scaling back of activities if deadlines were not met.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kisii doctors withdraw services over unpaid county dues

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union in Kisii has announced withdrawal of services by members in public health facilities after the county failed to settle accumulated and pending pay. The union had issued conditions in June requiring payment by the 5th of each month, threatening a go-slow or scaling back to emergency services if the deadline was missed.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Judge Muchelule's stolen pistol recovered from robbery suspect

    A Beretta pistol belonging to Court of Appeal Judge Justice Aggrey Muchelule was recovered by detectives following a shootout with a robbery suspect in Machakos County. The judge reported the firearm missing from his Kitusuru home when police contacted him on July 14, saying he had last checked it in October 2025 and had not noticed the theft.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. PS Omollo urges clerics to rebuke divisive politicians ahead of elections

    Interior PS Raymond Omollo has challenged religious leaders to admonish political leaders who make discriminatory and hateful comments in churches, particularly as the country approaches next year's general election. He urged clergy to prevent politicians from making divisive ethnic-based statements designed to discredit opponents.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 13 July

  1. Kenya's goon culture and gang violence alarm political leaders

    Kenya's deepening culture of organized crime and hired goons is fuelling anxiety ahead of next year's General Election, with political leaders, religious figures and security chiefs at odds over rising violence that some warn could tip the country toward lawlessness. Siaya Governor James Orengo and United Green Movement leader David Maraga have likened the situation to Haiti's political collapse.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Infotrak poll: 33% of Kenyans support broad-based government

    A new Infotrak survey finds that 33 percent of Kenyans support the broad-based government arrangement bringing together leaders from different political parties, while 37 percent oppose it and 27 percent are neutral. Support is strongest in Nyanza and North Eastern regions, while opposition is highest in Nairobi.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. One killed, several injured in Kisumu church clashes

    A man was killed and another seriously injured during violent clashes outside St. Stephen ACK Church in Kisumu on Sunday, when armed groups confronted each other outside a church service attended by Siaya Governor James Orengo and Linda Mwananchi movement leaders. Police responded after reports of armed men gathering outside the church; nine motorcycles were set on fire and a government vehicle was damaged during the incident.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 12 July

  1. ODM will not field presidential candidate in 2027

    ODM leader Oburu Oginga announced that the party will not field a presidential candidate in 2027 and will instead support President William Ruto's re-election bid, arguing the move strengthens a broad-based government and ensures Nyanza benefits from national development projects.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. ODM will not field presidential candidate, Oburu says

    ODM leader Oburu Oginga has declared that the party will not field a presidential candidate in the next General Election and will instead support President Ruto's re-election bid. Oburu said the party completed consultations for a pre-election coalition agreement and found Ruto suitable for presidency, citing his incorporation of ODM members in government.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 11 July

  1. Interior PS urges Kenyans to back newly established Sovereign Wealth Fund

    Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to embrace the newly established Sovereign Wealth Fund, describing it as a critical instrument for protecting the country's natural resource wealth and securing prosperity for future generations. He noted that the fund, following President William Ruto's assent to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, will ensure that proceeds from natural resources are invested strategically to support economic growth and improve livelihoods.

    11 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. ODM chairperson assures free, fair nominations ahead 2027 election

    ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has assured party members of free and fair nominations ahead of the 2027 General Election, emphasizing that ODM members, not party leaders, will determine who receives the party ticket for various elective positions.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act safeguards Kenya's natural resource revenues

    PS Dr Raymond Omollo has praised the enactment of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, recently assented to by President William Ruto, as establishing a legal framework for managing and investing revenues from Kenya's natural resources to ensure long-term national benefit. Omollo noted that Kenya previously lacked a comprehensive mechanism to preserve proceeds from natural resource exploitation for future generations.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. ODM leaders accuse Sifuna faction of serving Uhuru interests

    ODM leaders including Junet Mohamed and Opiyo Wandayi have accused the Linda Mwananchi faction led by Senator Edwin Sifuna of being used by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to divide the party. The leaders also challenged DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua over his political activities in Nairobi.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. ODM leaders accuse Sifuna faction of Uhuru-backed party division

    ODM leaders led by Junet Mohamed and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi accused the Linda Mwananchi faction of being used by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to divide the party, claiming they are misleading Kenyans. They also challenged DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, saying Nairobi belongs to ODM.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. PS Omollo defends Kenya Kwanza's Nyanza development investments

    Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's development agenda in Nyanza region, saying the government is committed to equitable distribution of resources and that Nyanza deserves the same development opportunities as other parts of the country. He cited ongoing improvements in infrastructure, flood control, water projects, affordable housing, electricity connectivity, and youth empowerment.

    5 July 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 4 July

  1. Scores injured in attack on Linda Mwananchi convoy at Keumbu

    Suspected hired goons attacked a Linda Mwananchi political convoy at Keumbu in Kisii by hurling stones and sticks, injuring scores of people, as politicians affiliated with the Linda Mwananchi faction moved into the Gusii region to consolidate support in Nyanza and Western Kenya.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Uriri MP Nyamita tops Nyanza in Infotrak performance ranking

    Uriri MP Mark Nyamita has emerged as the highest-ranked legislator from Nyanza in Infotrak's latest Elected Leaders Performance Rating, which assessed MPs on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability, visibility and fulfilment of campaign promises. Nyamita secured a place in the national Top 100, and credits his ranking to efforts including a digitised bursary system in his constituency.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 29 June

  1. Cabinet Secretary Wandayi attacks Orengo over government participation stance

    Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi criticized Siaya Governor James Orengo for what he characterized as misleading the Luo community by discouraging government participation, arguing that regional leaders are working within government to advance the region's development agenda.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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