Duale to table quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025

The proposed bill aims to enhance the quality of healthcare services and ensure patient safety by establishing a regulatory framework for healthcare facilities and providers.

By 23 days ago

Police hunt suspect behind string of five schoolgirl murders in Siaya

The wave of gruesome murders has left residents living in fear and calling for urgent action to restore security in the area.

By 24 days ago

New push to up earnings through low carbon tea

Kenya is aiming to become the first African country to certify its tea as low carbon, a move stakeholder in the tea industry note could double export earnings.

By 1 month ago

Raila drums up support for nuclear power plant in Siaya

ODM leader Raila Odinga has thrown his weight behind the government's ambitious plan to establish a nuclear power plant and described it as a massive game-changer.

By 1 month ago

EACC claims senior county officials using junior staff, interns to loot county coffers

Junior officers and even students on attachment are being used by senior officials in the county governments to loot public resources, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has said.

By 1 month ago

Court dismisses sacked Siaya County clerk case

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Felix Olwero, the former Clerk of the Siaya County Assembly challenging his dismissal. 

By 1 month ago

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How Siaya cut maternal risks through strong community health strategy

Health officials and experts attribute this remarkable improvement to the presence of emergency evacuation services.

By 1 month ago

Nyong'o thankful as Ruto promises more projects after State House visit

Kisumu is staring at another round of development windfall after President William Ruto committed to implementing several multimillion-shilling projects in the lakeside city.

By 1 month ago

Energy ministry unveils plan to build nuclear power plant in Siaya County

The ministry is currently working on identifying the most suitable location around the lake to host the project.

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Push to curb maritime accidents, losses intensifies as State unveils fibreglass boats

Kisumu County government and the State have approached the Kenya Shipyard Ltd (KSL) for a partnership to produce fibreglass boats.

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Subdued but strategic: Orengo bags billions for Siaya in rare Ruto meet

Ruto showers Siaya with billions as Orengo softens tone at State House.

By 2 months ago

Push to reduce lake accidents intensifies as government introduces fibreglass boats

The push to reduce lake accidents has gained momentum as both the county and national governments embark on an ambitious project.

By 2 months ago

Orengo to lead delegation to State House today

Orengo has been a strong critic of President Ruto following his open defiance of the Orange party's newfound relationship with the ruling UDA party.

By 2 months ago

Journalists injured, scores robbed as Madaraka Day celebrations kick off in Homa Bay

Despite displaying their media accreditation, the journalists were attacked by police.

By 2 months ago

Raila calls for review of Lake Victoria boundary

ODM leader said the issue is a contentious one the government must properly resolve. He condemned the constant harassment of Kenyan fishermen in the lake.

By 2 months ago

Ruto hits out at opposition as he defends union with Raila

President William Ruto has slammed his critics, claiming they have no vision for the country apart from calling him names.

By 2 months ago

Raila donates five acres of land to government

Pres. Ruto allocates Sh3.5b for affordable housing project at Kirembe Grounds in Kisumu, with Raila Odinga donating five acres; Ruto's on a four-day Nyanza tour ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations.

By 2 months ago

How Nairobi man beat bipolar, reclaimed his life

During his recovery, Onunga took a keen interest in understanding his condition. He suspected a hereditary link—his grandmother had suffered from a mental illness for many years.

By 2 months ago

Campaign mood grips Nyanza as candidates angle for by-elections

Political temperatures are rising in Nyanza as leaders position themselves to take up two parliamentary seats ahead of the by-election.

By 2 months ago

New rice mill revamps rice farming in Siaya

Modern rice mill transforms Agriculture and boosts livelihoods in Siaya County.

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Handshake not sign of betrayal, Raila tells supporters

ODM leader Raila Odinga has told off critics claiming that the agreement between his party and UDA was meant to betray his supporters.

By 2 months ago

Wandayi-Orengo rift exposes tensions within ODM

Wandayi decried the state of healthcare in Siaya, lamenting the absence of essential medical supplies.

By 3 months ago

Nyong'o opposes the government's plans to lease sugar mills

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has opposed plans by the National Government to lease sugar mills arguing that it will return the people to abject rural poverty, land grab and ethnic upheavals.

By 3 months ago

Kisumu's Sh30m rice plant set to begin operations

Rice farmers in Kisumu will benefit from Sh30 million rice milling plant in Ahero as authorities step up efforts to boost production.

By 3 months ago

Orengo writes to President Ruto seeking a meeting

After several months of intense criticisms against President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza government, Siaya governor James Orengo has sought an audience with Ruto.

By 3 months ago

Parkinson's cases rise as policy gaps persist

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement, mental health, sleep and overall well-being.

By 3 months ago

Raila blasts MPs over Sh500b county funds stalemate

 Raila Odinga has criticized MPs for allegedly frustrating devolution and has threatened to lead a campaign against the sitting MPs if they fail to release Sh500B revenue to counties.

By 3 months ago

George Odour: A send-off in pictures

President William Ruto, Raila Odinga, Energy CS Wandayi, and Governors Orengo, Wanga, and Nyong’o among key leaders attending burial of Odinga’s bodyguard, George Oduor, in Rarieda, Siaya.

By 3 months ago

Energy Ministry intensifies power expansion in South Nyanza

The ministry will also extend a transmission line from Thurdibuoro in Kisumu to Ndhiwa in Homa Bay County.

By 4 months ago

Kisumu fishermen to benefit from new AQUAFEDHA funding model

Fishermen from Kisumu county will benefit from a new funding model rolled out by the County government to support the sector.

By 4 months ago

Alarm as Cholera outbreak in Kisumu kills three

Cholera outbreak kills three people in Kisumu County; Health CEC Gregory Ganda says sensitisation efforts ongoing.

By 4 months ago

Over 1000 traders trained in bookkeeping and environment conservation

More than 1,000 micro retailers and manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods in Kisumu have been trained on how to improve their operational efficiency.

By 5 months ago

Duale to table quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025

The proposed bill aims to enhance the quality of healthcare services and ensure patient safety by establishing a regulatory framework for healthcare facilities and providers.

By 23 days ago

Police hunt suspect behind string of five schoolgirl murders in Siaya

The wave of gruesome murders has left residents living in fear and calling for urgent action to restore security in the area.

By 24 days ago

New push to up earnings through low carbon tea

Kenya is aiming to become the first African country to certify its tea as low carbon, a move stakeholder in the tea industry note could double export earnings.

By 1 month ago

Raila drums up support for nuclear power plant in Siaya

ODM leader Raila Odinga has thrown his weight behind the government's ambitious plan to establish a nuclear power plant and described it as a massive game-changer.

By 1 month ago

EACC claims senior county officials using junior staff, interns to loot county coffers

Junior officers and even students on attachment are being used by senior officials in the county governments to loot public resources, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has said.

By 1 month ago

Court dismisses sacked Siaya County clerk case

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Felix Olwero, the former Clerk of the Siaya County Assembly challenging his dismissal. 

By 1 month ago

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How Siaya cut maternal risks through strong community health strategy

Health officials and experts attribute this remarkable improvement to the presence of emergency evacuation services.

By 1 month ago

Nyong'o thankful as Ruto promises more projects after State House visit

Kisumu is staring at another round of development windfall after President William Ruto committed to implementing several multimillion-shilling projects in the lakeside city.

By 1 month ago