Siaya Governor James Orengo yesterday led a high-level delegation to meet Azimio leader Raila Odinga in Nairobi, seeking his endorsement for the upcoming Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference (SITICO 2025).Tha meeting which was held at Raila’s office, centered on briefing him about preparations for the October 14–17 event and
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Deputy IG Eliud Lagat Cleared to Return to Work as Court Withholds Restrictions
[Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat] Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat is now free to resume his duties after a court application seeking to bar him from accessing his office or using National Police Service facilities was withdrawn on Wednesday. The application, linked to investigations into the death of blogger
Robin “Gaucho” Ochieng Denies Involvement in Nairobi Protest Violence, Accuses Bloggers of Harassment
Robin Ochieng, popularly known as Gaucho, has publicly condemned social media users and bloggers for linking him to the violent attacks on protesters during the 17th June Nairobi demonstrations, where several individuals were seriously injured. In a heated statement, Gaucho dismissed the allegations as false, insisting that he was not
Githunguri MP Claims Former Politician Orchestrated Chaos, Calls for Police Action
Githunguri, Kenya Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has accused a former politician from her constituency of hiring armed goons to disrupt a key infrastructure event in the area on Sunday. The MP alleged that the assailants were transported from an informal settlement in Nairobi to interfere with the commissioning
Boniface Kariuki’s Medical Bill Surpasses Sh1M as Family Falls Victim to Heartless Scam
[Boniface Kariuki’s family crying for justice. ] The family of Boniface Kariuki, the 22-year-old hawker shot during Tuesday’s anti-government protests, has been hit with another devastating setback after fraudsters swindled them of Sh200,000 under false pretenses. The scammers, posing as officials from the Social Health Authority (SHA), contacted the distressed family
Raila Odinga Regrets Collapse of Adani’s Nairobi Airport Deal, Warns of Lost Opportunities
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has blamed political interference for the collapse of a deal that would have seen India’s Adani Group expand and manage Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), warning that Kenya risks losing its competitive edge to neighboring countries. Speaking at the Third National Executive Retreat
Chief of Defence Forces Chairs 15th Kenya Shipyards Board Meeting
Mombasa, 20th June 2025 – The Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, today presided over the 15th Board of Directors Meeting of Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) in Mombasa. The meeting reviewed the company’s audited financial reports, assessed progress on ongoing projects, and formally recognized KSL’s attainment of
Police Officer Detained for 21 Days in Ojwang’ Custodial Death Probe
[Constable James Mukhwana at Milimani Law Court during the probe of Ojwang’s Death.] A Nairobi court has ordered that Police Constable James Mukhwana be detained for 21 days to allow investigations into the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang’, who died while in police custody. Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson
Tanzania Blocks Opposition Leaders from leaving the Country
Tanzania has recently drawn international attention after blocking several opposition officials from leaving the country. The move is seen as part of a broader crackdown on dissent under President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration.Prominent opposition figures, including members of the CHADEMA party (Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo), were prevented from boarding flights
Call for Change, Honourable Dorothy Owino Oinga calls for Change – Siaya
Under the dim morning light of Siaya, a determined voice rose above the murmurs of the gathered press. Honourable Dorothy Oinga popularly known as Doroh, stood before the Siaya Leaders Forum, her words sharp with urgency. The air was thick with anticipation as he addressed the pressing need for political