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… 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 blockadesCitizen Digital
Wandayi to Orengo: You would have seen dust if i did not drop Siaya governor bid By KNA July 05, 2026 07:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has respo …
Wandayi to Orengo: You would have seen dust if i did not drop Siaya governor bidCitizen Digital
Wandayi to Orengo: You would have seen dust if i did not drop Siaya governor bid By KNA July 05, 2026 07:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has respo …
Wandayi to Orengo: You would have seen dust if i did not drop Siaya governor bidRarieda MP Otiende Amollo disbursed Sh46 million in National Government-Constituency Development Fund money to support learners and schools in the constituency through bursaries, school bus purchases, and renovation projects. The funds were distributed under the initiative "Fulfilling Education Agenda, Bursaries For All, Rarieda Rising."
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo disbursed Sh46 million in National Government-Constituency Development Fund money to support learners and schools in the constituency through bursaries, school bus purchases, and renovation projects. The funds were distributed under the initiative "Fulfilling Education Agenda, Bursaries For All, Rarieda Rising."
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi movement toured Bungoma County, where thousands gathered as opposition leaders called for support of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's 2027 presidential bid against President William Ruto. Leaders hinted at forming a new political party, claiming ODM has abandoned its original ideals.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Luo Council of Elders announced it will appoint a new patron following Raila Odinga's death last October, with consultations at an advanced stage. The council also announced the fifth Piny Luo Cultural Festival will be held in Kisumu from December 14 to 16, 2026.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo accused President William Ruto of reducing ODM to a Luo Nyanza party, promoting political violence to disrupt rallies, and failing to implement the 10-point agenda agreed with late ODM leader Raila Odinga. Orengo also argued that Ruto is behind divisions within ODM.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson in the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his previous controversial remarks defending police actions during protests and his reputation as a combative defender of the police force.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Charles Owino has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson, transitioning from his role as former NPS spokesperson to the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his controversial defence of police actions during protests and allegations of police brutality during his previous tenure.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of reducing ODM to a Luo Nyanza political party and of being behind the sharp division that has created the Linda Ground and Linda Mwananchi factions.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Steering Committee to Revive the Coffee Sector convened stakeholders from Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Nyamira, Migori and Kisii counties to develop strategies aimed at increasing coffee production, boosting farmer incomes and expanding local value addition. The revival programme seeks to restore coffee as a major cash crop and strengthen Kenya's position in the global market.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Digital strategist Pauline Njoroge has resigned from the Jubilee Party to join Linda Mwananchi, a young political faction advocating for change anchored in integrity and constitutionalism. Njoroge, appointed to Jubilee's National Executive Council in May 2023, said her conviction grew stronger after joining the movement in February.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga handed over the site for a Sh30 million mausoleum to be constructed by the Kenya Defence Forces, expected to be complete by end of September ahead of the first anniversary of his death. His son said the former premier's legacy lay in building a constitution and peace rather than personal glory.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed to crack down on political goons and criminal gangs in Western region, directing county security teams to target groups he linked to political violence and local trade crimes, citing incidents in Kakamega County and a fatal clash at a Matungu burial ceremony.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
A group of senior Orange Democratic Movement leaders aligned to the Linda Mwananchi movement has conceded defeat in its efforts to reclaim the party, saying ODM has been captured by the Kenya Kwanza administration and drifted from the ideals of late leader Raila Odinga. The four leaders—James Orengo, Edwin Sifuna, Godfrey Osotsi, and Richard Onyonka—said their months of internal resistance failed to reverse the party's political direction.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Senior Orange Democratic Movement leaders aligned to the Linda Mwananchi movement have abandoned their bid to reclaim the party, saying it has drifted from the ideals of late leader Raila Odinga and fallen under the influence of the Kenya Kwanza administration. Governors, senators including James Orengo and Edwin Sifuna said months of internal resistance failed to reverse what they described as the party's new political direction.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, congratulating Democratic Congress Party rival Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau before the IEBC announced official results. The concession signalled the ruling party's loss in what was described as one of its most significant electoral battles in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly congratulated DCP candidate Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau on his apparent victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election before the IEBC announced official results, with provisional tallies from 132 of 144 polling stations showing Waweru leading by 32,433 votes over UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has replaced Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, despite an Azimio Coalition formal protest arguing the removal process violated coalition agreement and Senate Standing Orders.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino have indicated they intend to hire their own security to protect themselves from goons.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has called on the political class to abandon the culture of political violence and the use of hired goons to disrupt public meetings, warning that such acts pose a threat to Kenya's democratic gains ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
East African Legislative Assembly member Kanini Kega reported to police on Tuesday following an alleged attack the previous day in Nyandarua County after a Democracy for Citizens Party rally. Kega claims armed police officers chased and vandalised his vehicle, allegations corroborated by a witness.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu says nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria each year, most while engaged in illegal fishing. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are establishing Maritime Rescue and Communication Centres in Kisumu, Mwanza, and Entebbe to improve surveillance and emergency response, with Kenya also planning county-level rescue centres in lakeside areas.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Fourteen suspects were arraigned in court on Monday after weekend violence in Kisumu and Nyahururu that left two people dead, several injured, nine motorcycles torched, and a police vehicle damaged. The National Police Service said those arrested face charges linked to the unrest and warned that anyone engaging in political violence would face the full force of the law.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
Bungoma County has reduced HIV mother-to-child transmissions from 14 per cent to 8 per cent over the past year through collaboration between county government, healthcare workers, and development partners. The county recognises 100 children who have remained HIV-free for two years despite being born to mothers living with the virus.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya organised a mental health reporting training in Kakamega for journalists from Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia and Siaya counties to equip them with skills on responsible mental health reporting, promote self-care among media practitioners, and encourage balanced reporting that reduces stigma surrounding mental illness.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo alleged that the state, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, and leaders allied to ODM's Linda Ground faction sponsored violence at ACK cathedral in Kisumu on Sunday, when goons surrounded the church as he, Senator Edwin Sifuna, and other Linda Mwananchi members attended a service.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader James Orengo has criticized the wave of political fundraisers across the country, describing large cash contributions by leaders as bribery that should attract scrutiny from investigative agencies. He said unexplained wealth should be investigated by the EACC and KRA, and argued that no president could legitimately contribute Ksh 100 million in one weekend.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Siaya Governor James Orengo used the Saba Saba commemoration to call for greater accountability in public office, urging the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to conduct lifestyle audits on public officials making multi-million-shilling donations at fundraising events that appear disproportionate to their known lawful income.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua accused the government of violating constitutional freedoms by using security deployments and roadblocks to restrict Saba Saba demonstrations, which commemorate Kenya's 1990 pro-democracy protests. Police sealed off Parliament, mounted checkpoints across Nairobi, and said the measures were necessary to prevent violence and disruption.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said he did a favour to Governor James Orengo by dropping his own 2022 gubernatorial bid at the behest of late Prime Minister Raila Odinga, dismissing Orengo's recent claims that he helped him out of prison as political gimmicks aimed at deflecting accountability.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi responded to Siaya governor James Orengo's claims of helping him out of prison, saying he had also done Orengo a favour by dropping his governorship bid in 2022 at the request of late former prime minister Raila Odinga. Wandayi suggested that if they had proceeded to nominations, "he would have seen dust," and accused Orengo of using political gimmicks to avoid accountability.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →