Nyanza News

Lake Victoria: The East African Marvel Whose Waters Endanger Lives Instead of Protecting Them

by Chris Omondi -

The significance of Lake Victoria to the surrounding villages transcends its traditional role in supporting domestic and industrial needs. For the inhabitants, the phrase "water is life" carries a dual meaning—while the lake sustains life, it has also been a source of tragedy. With its rich history, Lake Victoria holds

How evolution in music hit Dunia Mbaya hitmaker

by Chris Omondi -

The story of Princess Jully, the Dunia Mbaya hitmaker, is one filled with the highs of fame and the lows of personal struggle. In the late 1990s, Princess Jully was a household name in Kenya, especially within the Luo community, where her powerful voice and poignant songs like "Dunia Mbaya"

Mother, two daughters killed in Nyamira

by Chris Omondi -

Criminal investigation officers in Nyamira are investigating a mysterious and heinous murder act of a mother and her two daughters.The crime took place on Monday night. Nyamira North DCC, Simon Osumba, confirmed to press that three bodies, which were initially unidentified early on Tuesday morning, were later moved to the

Ruto pledges inclusive growth

by Chris Omondi -

No part of Kenya will be left out in national development for political or ethnic reasons, President William Ruto has said.Speaking at Kondele, Kisumu City, on Saturday, the President said the two vices had held Kenya back for long.He has been on a four-day inspection of development programmes in Migori,

I had to work with the opposition – Ruto

by Chris Omondi -

President William Ruto has underscored his decision to involve opposition leaders in his government, saying it was crucial for the unity of the nation.Ruto, who was addressing residents at Kobujoi in Aldai, Nandi, noted that Kenya was in an exceptional situation which necessitated putting aside personal or political interests."There comes

Ruto asks leaders to back his call for unity

by Chris Omondi -

President William Ruto has asked political leaders to support ongoing efforts to unite Kenyans for the sake of the unity and transformation.The President appealed to leaders who do not support the broad-based government to do so in the spirit of patriotism.He said the unity and transformation of the country are

Police officer stabbed to death in Kisumu

by Chris Omondi -

A General Service Unit (GSU) police officer was Monday morning stabbed to death in Manyatta slums in Kisumu.Constable Calvince Ouma Omondi, 24, was stabbed to death in the neck and chest during a scuffle with people known to him, police said.At the time of his death, he was attached to

Western Kenya calm amidst heavy police presence

by Chris Omondi -

in Western Kenya remained calm today on Thursday, despite threats by youth to stage anti-government protests dubbed 'nane nane'.Business went on as usual, though the volume of activities and human traffic were low as residents and other visitors to the towns stayed away from towns.Police mounted roadblocks on major

Kisumu thieves who beat, maim – but don’t steal

by Chris Omondi -

Thieves in Kogony village of Kisumu, come to beat up and kill their victims, and not steal, sending residents into constant fear and anxiety.They roam the village adjacent to the Kisumu international airport at dusk, wielding batons and pangas, brutalising anyone they meet on their paths, starting with the busy