By Dr. Vincent O. Ongore Luo Nyanza counties of Siaya, Migori and Homa Bay have earned the dubious distinction of being among those that have fiercely and fervently defended their coveted positions at the bottom. Their Balanced Scorecards are a pale reflection of the image and perception of the region and
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The Resilient Luo, My People
By Dr. Vincent O. Ongore For reasons of trying to not undermine their access to employment and economic opportunities, many people of Luo extraction are no longer comfortable introducing themselves with their maiden or family names. That's the level where our country has gotten to. Due to sixty years of neglect,
Charles Owino and Opiyo Wandayi in War words at Aluodo funeral
Ugunja member of Parliament Opiyo Wandayi and former police spokesperson Charles Owino were last Saturday engaged in bitter exchange at the burial of Siaya politician Florence Aluodo. Owino who is currently the Deputy Director of the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons accused Wandayi of conspiring
Teachers Service Commission to Hire Intern Teachers
Applicants Will not be Invited For Interview to Schools Where the Slot has an Active intern Teacher Teachers Service Commission has come up with the most controversial score sheet since its inception. In the score sheet intern teachers have been awarded 30 marks mathematically, putting those without intern out of the
Furious Tahidi high’s Omosh responds to Jalang’o
Famous Tahidi High actor Omosh also known as Kinuthia has finally broken his silence after social media backlash that has painted him in bad light. Yesterday social media users took on him criticizing him after the claimed he is broke and need help three months after receiving more than one million. In
Man who stormed Statehouse now pleads for Help
Brian Kibet Bera JKUAT engineering student who once jumped statehouse fence to kill president Uhuru Kenyatta, for what he described as injustice to his people is asking for help. Brian was shot twice by police Manning statehouse after he refused to surrender the knife he was carrying. Kibet who got more than
KUSO President Antony Manyara wants Election Act amended
Kenya Universities Students Organization (KUSO) chairman Antony Manyara wants parliament to repeal section 22(1) of the Elections act. National assembly speaker confirmed reception of the petition and said members of parliament will deliberate on it.. According to Manyara, degree requirement will block a number of university students who are interested in political
Siaya Women Representative aspirant Florence Aluodo dead
Former Siaya County Women Representative aspirant Florence Aluodo has died after a long illness. Aluodo who was battling Covid19 complication succumbed at one of the countries hospital. Aluodo lost to the current women rep Christine ombaka in 2017, she will be remembered for numerous empowerment programs she undertook in Ugenya, Ugunja
Government announces new compulsory set books
The Ministry of Education has announced new set books to be used by form three students in the next academic year. ENGLISH "Fathers of Nations" by Paul B. Vitta (English Novel) will replace "Blossoms of the Savannah" by Henry Ole Kulet."Parliament of Owls" (EAEP) will replace "The pearl" by John Steinbeck"A Silence
Osito Kale is not retiring anytime soon
Over four decades since recording his first song, Benga musician Dr Osito Kalle still stands out from a crowded scene of young and old Luo musicians. Dr Osito Kale made the entire stadium up on madaraka day celebration, with the president,his deputy and former prime minister joining him to dance Uzalendo