The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader, Oburu Oginga, has called for unity, discipline, and credible internal processes as the party prepares for the next General Election. In remarks delivered to party leaders attending a retreat in Mombasa, Oginga apologized for his absence due to unavoidable circumstances but said he remained
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Family Seeks Help to Repatriate Daughter’s Body from Lebanon
A family in Kisumu is urgently seeking assistance to repatriate the body of their daughter, Christine Brandy Joshua, who passed away in Lebanon. The 35-year-old died at Rafik Hariri University Hospital in Beirut, where her body is currently preserved.Her family, residing in Kamrongo village, is appealing to well-wishers and the
Ruto, Oburu Lead High-Level ODM–UDA Meeting Amid Zoning Dispute Tensions
A high-level political meeting bringing together the leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) was convened at State House, Nairobi, signaling renewed efforts to stabilize the evolving broad-based political arrangement ahead of the 2027 General Election. The meeting was co-chaired by President William Ruto alongside
SIAYA: Alleged Demo Mobilizer Arrested in Ramula Raid
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested a man believed to be the key mobilizer behind the violent demonstrations that rocked Yala town earlier this month. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Silas Asitiba, was apprehended during a targeted operation conducted in Ramula area, Gem Sub County. According to investigators,
Siaya on the Brink of History as Kenya Pushes Bold Nuclear Energy Plan
Siaya County could soon find itself at the center of one of Kenya’s most ambitious projects yet — the country’s first nuclear power plant. Backed by the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) and Kenya Electricity Generating Company, the proposed facility is gathering momentum, with a possible groundbreaking set for March
Two Injured in Armed Robbery at Siaya M-Pesa Shop as Five Gunmen Strike in Nighttime Attack
Police launch manhunt for suspects who stormed Ondisore Market on motorcycles and shot two victims before fleeing with undisclosed amount of cash. Two people were injured in an armed robbery at an M-Pesa shop in Ondisore Market, Gem Wagai sub-county, Siaya County, in a brazen nighttime attack that has left residents
Orengo Welcomes President Ruto to Siaya Amid Political Shift
Siaya Governor James Orengo has extended a warm welcome to President William Ruto in Siaya, just days after previously declining to engage with him, as political realignments intensify in the lead-up to the 2027 elections.On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Ruto visited Siaya to inaugurate various projects, including the groundbreaking ceremony
River Miriu Floods Displace Hundreds in Kisumu and Homa Bay
Recent floods in Kisumu and Homa Bay counties have displaced hundreds of families and impacted thousands more after River Miriu overflowed its banks due to prolonged heavy rains. The deluge has wreaked havoc, demolishing homes, submerging agricultural land, and isolating key roadways, leaving residents in precarious situations. The Kenya Meteorological
ODM Cancels Kisumu Delegates Elections Over Security Concerns
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has postponed the Kisumu County party delegates elections originally set for March 6, 2026, due to security concerns arising from a polarized political climate.In a letter to the Chairperson of the ODM Party National Elections Coordination Committee, party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga cited
Homa Bay Fathers Challenge Tradition, Take Up Childcare to Deepen Family Ties
In Homa Bay County, a quiet revolution is unfolding as fathers increasingly challenge deep-rooted cultural norms by taking an active role in childcare, transforming family dynamics and strengthening bonds with their children. For generations, child-rearing in many Luo communities was considered primarily a mother's domain, with fathers serving as distant providers