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… She said county-level rescue centres would be established in lakeside counties including Homa Bay and Siaya to support emergency operations.The principal secretary disclosed the plans during a media briefing on regional integration and trade initiatives under the East African Com …
Nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria each year, Karugu saysCapital News
… The arraignment unfolds barely a day after amateur videos circulated online showing young men carrying bows, arrows, clubs and other crude weapons moving through parts of Kisumu before clashes erupted near a church service attended by Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senat …
14 Charged Over Kisumu, Nyahururu Violence As Police Vow Tough CrackdownThe Standard
… The epidemic remains concentrated; 10 counties, led by Nairobi, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Siaya, and Migori account for roughly 60 per cent of the national burden.According to a medic, Betty Sitati, they are educating the public and encouraging those affected to seek professional help as …
Curbing HIV TransmissionThe Standard
Journalists from Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia and Siaya counties have been urged to strengthen ethical reporting on mental health while also prioritising their own mental well-being, as Kenya prepares for the next General Election. …
Journalists at risk of burnout as MCK pushes for better mental health reporting and supportCitizen Digital
‘I am used to this,’ Orengo alleges PS Omollo, Linda Ground behind Kisumu church violence By Citizen Reporter July 12, 2026 06:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Siaya Governor James Orengo (right) among Li …
‘I am used to this,’ Orengo alleges PS Omollo, Linda Ground behind Kisumu church violenceCitizen Digital
Orengo terms political fundraisers "bribery," says unexplained wealth should be probed By Laura Otieno July 12, 2026 01:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Siaya Governor James Orengo speaks during the farew …
Orengo terms political fundraisers "bribery," says unexplained wealth should be probedThe Standard
… The Siaya Senator said it was only prudent that they reciprocate by supporting the President’s re-election bid."We didn't vote for this government but we were incorporated through the backdoor because Ruto loved us," Oburu said. …
Oburu declares ODM won't field presidential candidate, endorses RutoCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 7 – Siaya Governor James Orengo has used the Saba Saba commemoration to renew calls for greater accountability in public office, urging authorities to investigate the source of multi million-shilling donations by State officers. …
Orengo Links Saba Saba Legacy to Fight Against Unexplained WealthCapital News
… The attack prompted Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, former Chief Justice David Maraga and other opposition leaders to accuse organised gangs of attempting to disrupt the coalition’s rally. …
Karua accuses government of undermining Saba Saba protests with security blockadesEight teams, including defending champions Obunga FC, have qualified for Saturday's Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional semifinals at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu following inter-county playoffs.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Eight teams, including defending champions Obunga FC, have qualified for Saturday's Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional semifinals at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu following inter-county playoffs.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The government has launched a Sh2.1 billion preparedness plan to protect livestock farmers and pastoral communities from anticipated El Niño effects, targeting 24 flood-prone and livestock-rich counties. The largest share of funds will go towards vaccines, veterinary medicines, and emergency response equipment to help farmers act before disasters occur.
16 hours ago · Capital News →
ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical examination following a brief stay at a Nairobi hospital. According to the party's communications director, he is expected to return on Saturday.
21 hours ago · The Standard →
The rapid arrest of suspects accused of obstructing First Lady Rachel Ruto's motorcade in Siaya has raised questions about the pace of investigations into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement has lined up nine activities throughout October to commemorate its founder Raila Amolo Odinga one year after his death, including candle-lighting ceremonies, memorial rallies across multiple counties, and a main memorial service at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County on the first anniversary.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has identified 18 counties as high-risk areas ahead of heavy rains and flooding expected from October, with a multi-agency team already working in Baringo County on evacuation and preparation efforts.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested 12 suspects after rowdy youths allegedly obstructed a convoy of dignitaries attending a women's economic empowerment function hosted by First Lady Rachel Ruto at KMTC grounds in Siaya on September 8, 2026. The suspects reportedly hurled stones at police officers and attempted to force their way through the convoy's path, prompting security to restore order.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has activated its El Niño preparedness plan in 18 high-risk counties ahead of heavy rains expected during October-December, warning of increased flooding, displacement, and waterborne and vector-borne disease outbreaks. The ministry is seeking support from development and health partners for medical structures, emergency services, health campaigns, water and sanitation interventions, and medical supplies.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Twelve people were arrested in Siaya after youths attempted to block a convoy carrying First Lady Rachel Ruto and other dignitaries following a women's economic empowerment event. The group allegedly forced their way through a secured gate and pelted police officers with stones, prompting law enforcement to intervene.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
Police in Siaya arrested 12 people accused of attempting to block First Lady Rachel Ruto's motorcade on Wednesday, September 8, after a women's economic empowerment function. A group of youths allegedly forced their way through a secured gate, obstructed the convoy, and hurled stones at police officers, who responded by restoring order.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Coastal and inland water counties have yet to receive devolved control of ferries and harbours 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, despite the Fourth Schedule designating these as county responsibilities. Counties including Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Turkana, Marsabit, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Busia remain unable to benefit from revenue and management of these water-body infrastructure.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Maguje village in Homa Bay County are upbeat following the discovery of gold deposits in the area. The land, previously used only for peasant farming and grazing, has now become a site of economic activity after a soil test confirmed gold reserves.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa and Lamu ports are expecting 55 vessel calls. The article also discusses the long-standing dispute over devolution of port and harbour management to coastal counties under the 2010 Constitution, which remains unresolved 16 years after its enactment.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) is finalising a ruling on a dispute brought by the Friends of Siaya Anti-Nuclear Plant against the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency over inadequate information disclosure on the proposed Siaya nuclear power project. The community group has raised concerns about access to information, public participation, land acquisition, compensation, environmental impacts, and nuclear safety.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has dismissed media reports that he was readmitted to Nairobi Hospital, saying he only briefly visited for a general check-up with his doctors and has returned home. Oburu stated he is "very well" and pledged to inform the public if he were seriously ill.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has confirmed his entry into the race for Linda Mwananchi's presidential nomination alongside Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, defending internal competition within the coalition and rejecting accusations that his bid undermines Sifuna's ambitions.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi led a push in Siaya for voter registration and support for President Ruto's re-election, signaling an aggressive attempt by the President's allies to expand influence in a traditional opposition stronghold. Wandayi told residents that increasing voting numbers would strengthen Siaya's voice in national affairs.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Days after Siaya Governor James Orengo declared his intention to run for president in 2027, Nyanza leaders including Ugenya MP David Ochieng have called on him to quit active politics and make way for younger leaders, saying several of his contemporaries have already retired from politics.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma opposed Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential bid for 2027, saying the Luo community has decided to support President William Ruto and that Orengo will not garner substantial votes. Orengo announced his candidacy during a burial on Friday and accused ODM leadership of selling the party to Ruto.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised concerns over growing goonism and excessive use of force by security agencies, and warned of increasing political pressure on religious institutions. He praised churches that have maintained independence despite government efforts to compromise church leaders and urged religious institutions to continue speaking out on matters affecting society.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Women Members of Siaya County Assembly are pushing for greater representation in elective leadership, saying increased female participation in decision-making is critical to addressing challenges affecting women and vulnerable groups at grassroots level. The 14-member women caucus, trained through Transparency International's Usawa Mashinani programme, has sponsored two bills toward a target of three pieces of legislation.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court found that the Ministry of Sports established 30 academies without sufficient public participation in determining locations and selection criteria, calling the process faulty and susceptible to arbitrariness. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ordered the ministry to regularise the process through public participation or face court intervention.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defended the security advisory that led Linda Mwananchi leaders to call off a rally in Homa Bay on August 16, stating that political leaders have a responsibility to heed warnings from security agencies when conditions threaten lives. Murkomen said county and regional security teams advised organisers at about 6pm to cancel the final rally due to darkness and reported incidents of violence, during which a police officer was killed and several people were injured.
25 August 2026 · Capital News →
The State Department for Wildlife paid Ksh.32 million in compensation to 32 victims of human-wildlife conflict in Siaya and Kisumu counties, covering families who lost relatives, people injured by wild animals, and residents whose crops or livestock were destroyed. The government aims to clear the national compensation backlog by the end of 2027.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has called on opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and James Orengo to account for their records in public service and explain what they have achieved before seeking high office, while rallying support for President Ruto's 2027 re-election campaign.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has criticized Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, calling him a juvenile politician who overrates himself, after Babu vowed to prevent Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma's re-election in 2027. Mbadi pledged to mobilize support for Kaluma's re-election and for President Ruto in the area.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →