Kisumu, Kenya – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Dr. Oburu Oginga, has come to the defence of President William Ruto, dismissing criticism that the Head of State’s recent public remarks against opposition figures were unpresidential. Speaking during Idd-ul-Fitr celebrations at Kisumu State Lodge on Friday, Oburu argued that…
The Kenya government has officially relaunched its long-stalled Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension project, marking a major step toward completing a regional transport corridor that has been dormant for over six years. President William Ruto on Thursday presided over the launch of the project in Narok County, signalling renewed momentum…
A petition has been filed before the Employment and Labour Relations Court of Kenya challenging the conduct and outcome of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) elections held on March 14, 2026, at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu. The case, filed by Fazul Mahamed alongside the Institute…
Kisumu, Kenya – Police in Kisumu are investigating a predawn attack at Fairways Hotel, located in the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) Mall, after dozens of armed suspects stormed the property, causing significant damage and fleeing with electronic gadgets. The hotel’s owner, Irungu Nyakera, a former Principal Secretary, reported that…
A middle-aged man was shot dead on Wednesday night in Mamboleo area, Kisumu East sub-county, after suspected thugs on a motorbike opened fire during an attempted robbery at an M-Pesa outlet. According to witnesses, the victim had gone to the outlet to make a deposit when the attackers struck. The…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in fuel prices, effective from February 15 to March 14. Super petrol, diesel, and kerosene prices have been lowered by Ksh.4.20, Ksh.3.90, and Ksh.1.00 per litre, respectively. New Prices Across Major Cities The revised prices will remain in effect…
Kisumu, Kenya – The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has been hailed as a benchmark for modern, patient-centred healthcare delivery after successfully transitioning to a fully paperless, digitised system. A delegation of Principal Secretaries, led by Dr. Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical…
Kisumu, Kenya – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has clarified that the party is not seeking to displace Deputy President Kithure Kindiki amid ongoing dialogue within the broad-based leadership pact. Speaking during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) business support programme in Kisumu…
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya Power has announced that parts of Nairobi, Kisumu, and Mombasa counties will experience scheduled power outages on Sunday, February 1, 2026, to facilitate routine maintenance aimed at ensuring the continued reliability of electricity supply. The announcement, made via the company’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on…
Kisumu, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a police officer attached to Mamboleo Police Post for allegedly soliciting and receiving a Ksh.15,000 bribe. In a statement issued on Friday, January 30, 2026, the commission confirmed that Sergeant Gilbert Kiama Oduor was arrested on January 28, 2026,…