Nyanza

2026-04-252026-09-20

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August 2026
16 AugCapital News
… Detectives from the DCI Operations Support Unit (OSU), working with officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) in Nyanza and DCI Kisumu Central, intercepted the vehicles and arrested the suspects. …
15 suspected gang members arrested, crude weapons seized in Kisumu
14 AugCitizen Digital
… The allegations come amid growing political tension ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally, with a section of politicians affiliated with the movement claiming that some Nyanza leaders were planning to mobilise youths to disrupt the event. …
Gachagua alleges plot to disrupt Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay
14 AugThe Standard
… He announced that Linda Mwananchi would be transformed into a political party, saying the organisation would not be restricted to the Luo community or the Nyanza region. …
Ruto has 'killed' ODM, Orengo says
13 AugCitizen Digital
… a Bay rally By Willy Lusige August 13, 2026 07:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Interior PS Raymond Omollo Audio By Vocalize A day after the Linda Mwananchi coalition claimed that some leaders from Nyanza …
PS Omollo assures Linda Mwananchi of security ahead of Homa Bay rally
13 AugCapital News
… Raila died in October last year while receiving medical treatment in India, leaving his supporters across the country mourning the veteran politician who commanded a strong following, particularly in the Nyanza region. …
Kisumu Bunge La Wananchi Accuses Gachagua of Politicising Raila’s Death
12 AugCitizen Digital
… The movement accuses some Nyanza leaders of allegedly holding secret meetings to mobilise goons and arm them ahead of the rally. …
IG Kanja on the spot as Linda Mwananchi leaders allege goons deployed to disrupt Homa Bay rally
12 AugCitizen Digital
… A post-mortem examination was conducted on Wednesday as the family made arrangements to transfer Opiyo’s body to Nyanza for burial. …
NIS officer linked to acid attack dies by suspected suicide in Umoja
12 AugThe Standard
… The bridge, which connects Migori Town to Kuria East, Kuria West, Suna West, Suna East and Awendo Constituencies and crosses into Tanzania, is one of the busiest crossings in Nyanza. …
Dicing with death: Concerns as residents cross collapsed Migori bridge
10 AugThe Standard
… Such programmes are like the one carried out by ODM political leaders allied to the government in Nyanza region or starting a special fund for widowers.“We are undergoing a lot of problems after the demise of our spouses. …
Elderly widowers appeal for government support to boost livelihoods
9 AugCapital News
… What works in Embu can’t work in Nyanza. So it’s important that we involve these farmers… to co-create solutions that are sufficient in their areas,” he said. …
Irrigation, Climate-Smart Farming Take Centre Stage as Kenya, Israel Seek Solutions to Water Challenges

Society

Kisumu West MP backs education consolidation bill, distributes Sh37m bursaries

The News

Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu has backed proposed legislation to consolidate education funding to improve access to university and college education, citing inadequate current bursary systems. She distributed Sh37 million in bursaries to 3,740 students from the constituency, noting that NG-CDF allocations of Sh12,000 for university students, Sh8,000 for college students, and Sh6,000 for other learners are insufficient.

18 September 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 18 September

Kisumu West MP backs education consolidation bill, distributes Sh37m bursaries
Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu has backed proposed legislation to consolidate education funding to improve access to university and college education, citing inadequate current bursary systems. She distributed Sh37 million in bursaries to 3,740 students from the constituency, noting that NG-CDF allocations of Sh12,000 for university students, Sh8,000 for college students, and Sh6,000 for other learners are insufficient.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →

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 →
Ruto attacks Uhuru for failing to support him politically
President William Ruto accused his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of working to undermine his administration and failing to deliver promised support, saying Uhuru had pledged "ten years for you, ten years for me" but did not support him when his turn came. Ruto made the remarks in Sindo, Homa Bay County, on the third consecutive day of direct criticism of Uhuru.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Pauline Njoroge denies carrying Uhuru funds for Linda Mwananchi
Political strategist Pauline Njoroge has rejected claims that she is channeling money from former President Uhuru Kenyatta to finance the Linda Mwananchi movement, challenging the government to explain why it has not seized the alleged funds if it believes the claims are true.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
ODM to back Ruto in 2027, risking identity and future viability
President Ruto visited Kisumu in partnership with ODM leadership, as the party prepares to forgo fielding a presidential candidate in 2027 and instead back Ruto's re-election. The strategic shift aims to convert political influence into development but risks eroding ODM's core identity and may leave voters asking whether the party can survive on state access alone.
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

Ruto: 2027 election to reject tribalism and marginalisation
President William Ruto said the 2027 General Election will give Kenyans a chance to rally behind national unity, inclusivity, and equitable resource distribution, and to reject tribalism, marginalisation, and divisive politics. He cited his administration's focus on service delivery and the Broad-Based Government arrangement as efforts to promote national cohesion.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Ruto accuses Uhuru of sponsoring opposition in Migori
President William Ruto accused his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of sponsoring opposition leaders during a tour of Nyanza region, calling his political opponents "puppets" and "people for hire" being used to oppose his administration's development agenda. Ruto claimed Uhuru failed to deliver on roads, healthcare, housing and education while in government and is now using political allies to oppose the same programmes.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Gachagua tells Ruto that Uhuru is not his opponent
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has responded to President William Ruto's attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying Uhuru is not Ruto's opponent in the 2027 election and that Ruto should instead focus on public concerns including high living costs, unemployment, and healthcare challenges.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Ruto pledges next-month visit to oversee sugar farmer bonus payments
President William Ruto promised to return to Migori County next month to personally oversee payment of a bonus to sugarcane farmers, addressing a sector that has long complained of delayed payouts. The pledge comes as Sony Sugar factory faces a history of payment disputes, with farmers petitioning the government in February over Sh185 million in unpaid arrears.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

Nairobi wins bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Nairobi has officially won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa, beating rival bids from London and Rome.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM-UDA tensions surface during Ruto's Nyanza visit
President William Ruto's visit to Nyanza exposed tensions between the ODM party's zoning push and the UDA party alliance, with hired hecklers and supremacy battles marked during the tour.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Analysis of President Ruto's four-year performance record
The Standard publishes opinion analysis marking the fourth anniversary of President William Ruto's September 2022 inauguration, examining various performance scorecard assessments of his administration's record across different sectors.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 14 September

Ruto unveils Ksh700 billion projects during Nyanza tour
President Ruto toured Kisumu County unveiling Ksh700 billion in projects. He praised the UDA-ODM coalition and defended his affordable housing programme, while ODM leaders pledged support for his 2027 re-election bid but demanded proportional government positions in return.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruto commissions new police station in Kisumu West
President William Ruto commissioned the new Otonglo Police Station in Kisumu West Constituency as part of efforts to strengthen security infrastructure in the area. The facility, formally designated as a police station in March 2026, responds to longstanding calls for increased security presence in the growing commercial and residential area.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Ruto warns political leaders against chaos and divisive politics
President William Ruto has warned political leaders against using chaos, violence and divisive politics to advance their interests, saying Kenya has no room for leaders bent on destabilising the country. Speaking in Kisumu during a five-day development tour of Nyanza, Ruto challenged opposition leaders to abandon what he described as outdated politics based on empty rhetoric, tribalism, division and violence, and to present Kenyans with a clear political agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
ODM demands 50% power-sharing in Ruto's 2027 government
Kisii Governor Simba Arati, ODM deputy leader, has stated that ODM must secure a 50% power-sharing deal with UDA if the party is to support President Ruto's re-election in 2027, saying the arrangement should cover key government positions and reflect ODM's contribution to Ruto's second-term bid.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto addresses rally with Nyanza leaders
President William Ruto and Nyanza leaders addressed a rally in Kisumu.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruto dismisses opposition housing proposal as unnecessary
President William Ruto has criticized the Linda Mwananchi movement's proposal to allocate affordable housing units to police officers, saying the government has already planned 20,000 houses for police and accusing the movement's leaders of lacking understanding of the housing programme.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nyanza leaders urge governors to implement devolution properly
A section of Nyanza leaders challenged governors to implement devolution to transform the lives of Kenyans, expressing concerns that misappropriation of public funds and wrong priorities in county governments were denying citizens deserved services.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 13 September

PS Omollo urges Kenyans to avoid violence at political meetings
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has advised Kenyans to stay away from violence linked to political activities and urged youths to avoid political meetings organized by leaders they do not support, saying the government will not allow violence as a means of conducting politics.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 12 September

Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital opens in Kisumu
A specialised eye hospital has opened in Kisumu, offering optical, general, and surgical eye-care services to patients in Nyanza, Western Kenya and the wider East African region. Governor Prof Anyang' Nyong'o said the facility would help address the region's need for specialised eye care and allow patients to access treatment closer to home instead of travelling to Nairobi.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wamboka and Natembeya warn Uganda against 2027 election interference
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya cautioned Uganda against any attempt to have its citizens participate in Kenya's 2027 elections, with Wamboka calling on President Museveni to discourage Ugandans from being used in the poll. Wamboka linked the warning to the government's recent crackdown on Burundian nationals, alleging that some foreigners were targeted for refusing to acquire Kenyan identification documents and support President Ruto's re-election bid.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

President Ruto begins Nyanza development tour on Sunday
President William Ruto will begin a development tour of Nyanza region on Sunday, where he will inspect ongoing government projects including affordable housing, markets, roads and infrastructure, and engage with residents. The regional commissioner said the visit will allow communities to raise issues and the government to assess project progress.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Chapa Dimba Nyanza regional finals kick off in Kisumu
Kisumu will host the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional Finals this weekend, with 12 teams from six counties competing at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium and Mamboleo Stadium for the regional title.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

Wiper intensifies Nyanza campaign ahead of Kalonzo's planned visit
The Wiper Patriotic Front is expanding its political presence in Nyanza ahead of party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's planned tour, with officials meeting in Kisumi to prepare a coordinated programme for the visit and announcing plans to open new offices in Migori and Siaya.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 6 September

Busia County connects 1,018 households to electricity via matching fund model
More than 1,000 households in Busia County have been connected to electricity through a partnership between the county government and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) under a Matching Fund Programme, where county governments and REREC contribute funds on a shilling-for-shilling basis. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said Busia County contributed KSh154 million between the 2023/2024 and 2025/2026 financial years and urged other counties to adopt the model to accelerate rural electrification.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Babu Owino unveils Linda Mwananchi new party
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino announced plans to launch a new political party under Linda Mwananchi to challenge ODM dominance in Nyanza and other regions ahead of the 2027 General Election. Owino claimed the new party will be democratic with free and fair nominations, and criticized ODM for abandoning democratic ideals championed by former PM Raila Odinga.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 4 September

Government leaders defend Ruto's record, criticize opposition strategy
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.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

Lake Victoria residents face drought, heat amid environmental concerns
Residents in Nyanza along Lake Victoria are experiencing high temperatures and drought that have depleted livestock pastures and disrupted daily activities including fishing and trading. Communities attribute the conditions to deforestation and climate change.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →