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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    ODM-UDA 2027 election deal must be 50-50: Oburu Oginga says
  3. The Standard

    Watch the culture change in five years.Football’s golden generation is already alive in Kwale, Siaya, West Pokot and Isiolo, playing with whatever they have.

    47 teams enough for Kenya's football glory
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe elevation of Siaya Institute to a National Polytechnic has led to a transformation in technical and vocational education in the county, attracting thousands of learners.

    Siaya National Polytechnic drives vocational training as enrollment grows
  5. The Standard

    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.

    May turns deadliest month for police killings this year
  6. The Standard

    Ministry of Health reports show that Western Kenya has a maternal mortality ratio of approximately 319 deaths per 100,000 live births, with Kakamega and Siaya among the highest-burden counties.Speaking during the donation exercise at the Bungoma County Assembly premises, Thomas W

    Closing the gap: Bungoma Assembly leads drive to boost blood supplies
  7. The Standard

    We are ready to play some of our home matches in Siaya at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium, in Homa Bay at Raila Odinga Stadium and in Kisumu at Mamboleo Stadium so that supporters across the region can enjoy top-level football,” he said.

    Migori Youth eye title as NSL promotion battle intensifies
  8. Citizen Digital

    Having been brought up in Siaya by his aunt following the death of his mother, Magina did not get the chance to go school.

    Evidence kwa Kalatas! Raila die-hard supporter reflects on his viral 2013 meme
  9. Citizen Digital

    Some of these counties include Nairobi, Mombasa, Uasin Gishu, Busia, Kisumu, Siaya, Turkana, Migori, among others.

    MoH dismisses reports of suspected Ebola case in Kenya
  10. Citizen Digital

    Counties under the 'very high risk' category include Nairobi, Mombasa, Uasin Gishu, Busia, Kisumu, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Siaya, West Pokot, Turkana, Homa Bay and Migori, most of them being counties at the country’s borders.

    Kenya ideal for Ebola quarantine facility due to proximity to DRC - US official
  11. Citizen Digital

    Speaking in Siaya town on Tuesday, Wata said the Kenya Copyright Bill, 2026, seeks to align the protection of intellectual property with the 2010 Constitution and ensure that the country’s creatives are properly protected against exploitation.

    KECOBO says new copyright laws to protect creatives against exploitation

Thursday 11 June

  1. ODM demands 50-50 power-sharing with UDA for 2027 election

    ODM leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has insisted that any coalition agreement between ODM and the ruling UDA ahead of the next General Election must be based on a 50-50 power-sharing formula, with all seats including the presidency up for negotiation.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kenya could build football system with 47 county teams

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's football failure, unlike its athletics success, stems from lack of systematic development rather than talent scarcity. The author proposes a Kenya Premier League where each of the 47 counties fields a team to build the sport's foundation.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Siaya National Polytechnic enrollment grows to 7,589 students

    Siaya National Polytechnic has seen student enrollment increase from 3,396 in 2021 to 7,589 currently, driven by modularised training programmes that make technical education more flexible and accessible. The institution offers programmes through 11 academic departments and aims to reach 9,000 students by the end of the year.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. May deadliest month for police-related deaths in 2024

    At least 24 people were killed by police in May, making it the deadliest month this year, with 49 police-related deaths recorded between January and May according to the Missing Voices Coalition. Twenty-one of the May deaths occurred during police operations tied to demonstrations, including 19 during anti-fuel price protests on May 18 and 19.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Bungoma Assembly leads blood donation drive to tackle shortages

    The Bungoma County Assembly is spearheading a blood donation campaign to boost reserves at the county's hospitals, where shortages threaten maternal and newborn healthcare. The county needs 1,400 pints monthly but collects only about 1,000 pints, leaving a monthly deficit of approximately 400 pints.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. Migori Youth lead NSL promotion race with two rounds left

    Four clubs—Migori Youth (77 points), 3K FC (73), Mombasa United (72), and Equity Bank (71)—battle for three promotion spots to the SportPesa Premier League with only two matches remaining in the 2025/26 season. Migori Youth, seeking their first-ever top-flight promotion, face Equity Bank in a decisive fixture at Green Stadium.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Raila supporter recalls viral 2013 post-election crying video

    In 2013, Nicolas Owino Magina, a Raila Odinga supporter from Kondele in Kisumu, became the subject of a viral video after crying uncontrollably on camera during street protests in response to Uhuru Kenyatta's election victory declared by then-IEBC chairman Isaack Hassan. Magina has now reflected on the meme that resulted from his emotional reaction.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Kenya's Health Ministry rules out Ebola in suspected case

    Kenya's Ministry of Health dismissed reports of a suspected Ebola case involving a Turkish national admitted to a Kenyan health facility. Laboratory tests confirmed the patient tested negative for Ebola virus, and the Ministry said it remains on high alert regarding the regional public health situation.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya ideal location for US Ebola quarantine facility, US official says

    Dr. Mehmet Oz, Head of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the United States, said Kenya is the most ideal place to set up an Ebola quarantine facility for US citizens because of its proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo, allowing for swift medical attention.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. KECOBO proposes copyright bill to protect creatives from exploitation

    The Kenya Copyright Board is reviewing the country's copyright laws through the Kenya Copyright Bill, 2026, to align intellectual property protection with the 2010 Constitution and safeguard creatives against exploitation, particularly in digital environments. The bill, currently under public participation, aims to expand the copyright tribunal's mandate.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Ministry clears suspected Ebola case in Kiambu

    The Ministry of Health ruled out an Ebola case after a Turkish national presenting with Ebola-like symptoms tested negative at AAR Hospital in Kiambu. Laboratory tests on 18 samples from Ebola alerts across several counties have all tested negative.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Kenya considers mandatory 21-day quarantine for high-risk travelers

    The Ministry of Health says Kenya is considering imposing a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travellers arriving from high-risk countries as part of enhanced Ebola prevention measures. Incoming travellers may also be required to present certified exit surveillance reports from their countries of origin alongside detailed screening documentation.

    2 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kenya marks 25 counties high-risk for Ebola as Uganda, DRC cases emerge

    Kenya's Ministry of Health has designated 25 counties as either 'very high risk' or 'high risk' for Ebola, including Nairobi, Mombasa, and border counties, amid outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The government is maintaining high alert at 26 points of entry and monitoring 10 neighbouring countries, though no positive cases have been reported in Kenya.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. Kenya records no confirmed Ebola cases; 18 alerts test negative

    Kenya's Public Health PS Mary Muthoni Muriuki reported on May 31 that the country has recorded no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease, with 18 samples from Ebola alerts across eight counties testing negative. The government has identified 25 counties as being at elevated risk, with 12 classified as very high risk and 13 as high risk, while testing continues at four designated laboratories.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. ODM factions hold parallel rallies in Machakos and Kisumu

    Rival factions of the Orange Democratic Movement are holding parallel political rallies: the Linda Mwananchi faction in Machakos County with activities including a church service and a 1:00 pm rally in Machakos Town, and the Linda Ground faction led by Senator Oburu Oginga holding a rally branded 'Wabiro Kisumu' at Keremba Grounds in Kisumu County, expected to draw ODM supporters and leaders from western Kenya counties.

    31 May 2026 · Capital News

  3. Opposition leaders criticize government school safety failures

    Opposition leaders have accused the government of neglecting education infrastructure and failing to protect learners, citing the Utumishi Girls Academy fire tragedy in Gilgil as an example of systemic failure marked by overcrowding and poor emergency preparedness.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Orengo blames Ruto, Wanga after convoy attacked in Homa Bay

    Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga of orchestrating violence that disrupted his political tour of Homa Bay County on Friday, claiming his convoy was attacked at multiple locations by "hired goons" who damaged vehicles in Mbita and other areas.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Wamalwa and Savula clash over Western Kenya's 2027 political direction

    DAP-Kenya Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula clashed over whether Western Kenya should support President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid or the opposition coalition. Savula, now in the UDA, argued the Luhya community should back Ruto's second-term bid, citing development projects from the Kenya Kwanza administration.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. Oburu warns ODM aspirants against bribery in nominations

    ODM party leader Oburu Oginga warned aspirants at a Kisumu meeting that the party will not tolerate bribery during nominations and will insist on free and fair processes, telling candidates they should serve their people rather than pursue elective office as a path to wealth.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. ODM signals no 2027 presidential candidate, focuses on coalition

    The Orange Democratic Movement says it may not field a presidential candidate in 2027, instead prioritizing winning elective seats to strengthen its bargaining power in coalition negotiations. Party leader Oburu Oginga emphasized that the party's influence would depend on the number of MPs, MCAs, and presidential votes it delivers.

    25 May 2026 · Capital News

  3. Media Council of Kenya promotes journalism in secondary schools

    The Media Council of Kenya has launched the Students Journalism Expo initiative to encourage secondary school students to develop interest in media practice. The inaugural regional event in Nyanza saw at least 41 schools from six counties participate, with students showcasing work in news, sports, radio, podcasts, photography, and videography.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 23 May

  1. PS Omollo promotes national unity, rejects tribal politics

    Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged Kenyans to follow President Ruto's lead in promoting national cohesion and moving away from tribal-based politics, citing development projects exceeding Ksh.220 billion distributed across western Kenya regions regardless of political affiliation.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya women's sitting volleyball team begins World Champs prep camp

    Kenya's national women's sitting volleyball team has begun a month-long residential training camp with a 24-member squad, ahead of the World Sitting Volleyball Championships in Hangzhou, China from July 10–17, 2026. The team qualified following a second-place finish at the ParaVolley Africa Zonal Championships in Nairobi last year, and the world championship will serve as an opening milestone for 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games qualification.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Orengo claims life in danger after security withdrawal

    Siaya Governor James Orengo says nine security officers attached to him in Nairobi and Siaya counties were withdrawn without explanation on Tuesday evening, and he has warned that Inspector General Douglas Kanja should be held personally responsible should anything happen to him. Orengo linked the withdrawal to recent attacks on opposition political leaders during public functions.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Court petition filed over Governor Orengo's security withdrawal

    The Centre for Litigation Trust has filed a High Court petition seeking reinstatement of Siaya Governor James Orengo's security detail, which was withdrawn on May 19 without notice. The lobby group claims the withdrawal was unlawful, discriminatory and politically motivated, and exposed the governor to security risks while violating constitutional protections for state officers.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. ODM convenes forum for 2027 election candidates in Nyanza

    The Orange Democratic Movement has summoned aspiring candidates from Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori counties to a consultative forum on May 25, aimed at engaging prospective candidates on the party's electoral roadmap ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    21 May 2026 · Capital News

  3. Wanga forgives Orengo over remarks, calls for respectful discourse

    Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has written to Siaya Governor James Orengo calling on him to embrace respect and dignity in public discourse, saying his remarks left her humiliated but forgiving him in a letter shared on social media where she distances herself from her official roles.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Siaya Governor Orengo protests security personnel withdrawal

    Siaya Governor James Orengo has protested the abrupt withdrawal of his official security personnel and officers assigned to his Nairobi residence on May 19 without prior notice or explanation. He described the move as irregular and a violation of constitutional and statutory protections, and demanded an immediate explanation from the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the Inspector General of Police.

    20 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Siaya Governor Orengo protests abrupt security withdrawal

    Siaya Governor James Orengo has written a protest letter to the Inspector General of Police over the withdrawal of his security detail and officers at his Nairobi residence on Tuesday evening, which he termed "abrupt and unprocedural," and has demanded an official explanation and reinstatement or replacement of the security.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Siaya Governor Orengo protests abrupt withdrawal of security detail

    Siaya Governor James Orengo has written to the Inspector General of Police protesting the withdrawal of his personal and residential security detail, which he says was carried out without prior notice or formal communication on a Tuesday evening. He argues that security for state officers is a constitutional and statutory entitlement and has demanded an official explanation and immediate reinstatement of his security.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

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