Kisumu governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s daughter, Zawadi Nyong’o, has sparked widespread conversation after publicly confirming that she is part of the LGBTQ community. Zawadi made the announcement on her Instagram page, where she also introduced her wife, Rachel, and their young daughter, Amaya, in a warm family portrait that quickly attracted
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9th Africities Conference open in Kisumu Kenya
President Uhuru Kenyatta Delegates from all over Africa converged in Kisumu for the 9th Africities Summit from May 17-21. The Summit which was officially opened by Kenyan Uhuru Kenyatta at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo is being held under the theme the role of intermediary cities of Africa
Kisumu Man beats brother to death over Maize
Luo Nyanza requires Integrated Development Plan
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
Kisumu County to start production of Electric Motorbikes
Kisumu governor Professor Peter Anyang Nyongo has announced that his county will start the local production of electric motorbikes at the County’s business innovation and Incubation centre. The governor announced this when he received a donation of 15 motor bikes from the United Nations Environmental Programe UNEP as part of the
Kisumu County bans personal vehicles in the City
Kisumu City Kisumu County has banned motorists from parking in the city’s Central Business District from 22nd February 2021. As a result, defiant motorists have been ejected from the CBD as the county enforces new rules which allow Public Service Vehicles to pick and drop for only 5 minutes. Kisumu City is
Kisumu becomes 2nd county to pass BBI constitutional amendment Bill
Kisumu has become the second County Assembly to pass the Building Bridges Initiative (Constitutional Amendment) Bill. Following a public participation conducted at the Assembly premises on Friday last week, the Chairperson of the Administrative of Law and Justice committee Mr. Seth Okumu, tabled a report on the bill
President Uhuru & Raila inspect Kisumu projects
President Kenyatta, Raila Odinga in Kisumu ODM leader Raila Odinga on 10th January joined President Uhuru Kenyatta in a tour of development projects in the lakeside city of Kisumu and announced his satisfaction with the transformation. In a statement posted in his Twitter handle, Odinga said " I am impressed by the
Former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo faces Eviction over House Rent arrears
Former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo and a Kisumu County Legislator are living on borrowed time in houses belonging to Kisumu County Government over unpaid rent, running into millions. According to acting Kisumu City Manager, Abala Wanga, six notices had been issued against rent defaulters including the two leaders, without compliance. "Some of
Kisumu County Executive Member for Industrialisation Nerry Achar Steps Aside.
Kisumu County Executive Committee member Nerry Achar has stepped aside. The CEC yesterday wrote to the Kisumu Governor, Anyang' Nyong'o indicating that he had opted to stay out of the office, to wait for a judicial process following his impeachment. The move to step aside came barely hours before the Assembly Speaker