Police in Kisumu shot dead an anti-government protestor on 27th March during the second demonstrations organised by Azimio coalition. The killing brings to two the number of the dead after William Mayenga, a third year student at Maseno University, was shot dead during demos around the institution. The identity of
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Kisumu County signs Ksh 31B Co-Investment MOU with UK company
Farmers in Kisumu can breathe a sigh of relief as the County Government in partnership with a UK-based company, United Green Group (UG) unveils a flagship agriculture investment program set to revitalize the sector. The fists phase of the agreement was signed by Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o and UG Director and
Azimio goons chase Ezra Chiloba eat event food in Kisumu
There were chaos in Kisumu when rowdy goons disrupted a press briefing by Communications Authority of Kenya Director-General Ezra Chiloba and ate the food meant for guests. Initially the youths led by Deputy Governor Mathew Owili and Kilimani MCA were participating in the mass action called by ODM leader Raila Odinga
First Female MP Grace Onyango is dead
As the world celebrated International Women's Day on Wednesday 8th March, Kenya's first female Member of Parliament (MP) Grace Onyango passed on Kisumu. Grace who was 99 years old died while undergoing treatment at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu. Onyango served as Deputy Speaker
Don’t use Safarilink, Kisumu Governor warns staff
Kisumu Governor Prof Peter Anyang' Nyong'o has asked his county staff members to stop using Safarilink airline, terming exorbitant charges.The position taken by Kisumu Governor has been informed by the latest charges meted on the Governor himself when he was traveling from Nairobi's Wilson airport to Kisumu's International airport in
Anyang Nyong’o skips Azimio rally for Statehouse event
While Azimio La Umoja politicians were congregated in Kamukunji grounds on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o skipped the much publicised rally to attend an event at Statehouse Nairobi. Odinga had organised the rally to pile pressure on President William Ruto's government to deliver on the many promises he made
Kisumu Boys High School on fire
US envoy Meg Whitman calls for violent free elections
President Uhuru Kenyatta launches Kisumu Shipyard
His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives at Kisumu Pier to officially inaugurate Kenya Shipyards Limited's Kisumu Shipyard and witness the flotation of the new 1,800-tonne MV Uhuru II wagon ferry. The Kshs 2.4 billion MV Uhuru II is the first locally manufactured ship by Kenya Shipyards Limited working with Dutch partner
Tomato processing plant established in Kisumu
Kisumu County has completed the establishment of a tomato processing plant in Nyamware village. The Kochieng Tomato Processing plant will promote agro-industry and improve livelihoods in Kobura Ward, Nyando Sub-county. The plant is now completed and fully equipped and will soon be commissioned by Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o in the