Calm, and almost sacred silence hung over Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, as the country laid to rest one of its most influential sons, Raila Amolo Odinga. The former prime minister’s final journey ended where his story began — in the quiet compound
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Military Takes Charge as Final Preparations for Raila’s Final Journey Intensify in Siaya
Heavy military presence has been established at the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s rural home in Kang’o ka Jaramogi, Siaya County, as the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officially take charge of his final resting place.The KDF, which is overseeing the national funeral arrangements, has sealed off the mausoleum where
Kindiki Backs Raila-Ruto Alliance, Dismisses Opposition Ahead of 2027 Polls
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has said the opposition stands no realistic chance against the emerging alliance between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga in the 2027 General Election.Speaking in Siaya County on Monday, October 13, 2025, during a boda boda empowerment programme, Prof. Kindiki said the opposition
David Ochieng Eyes to Unseat Orengo in 2027, Promises to Transform Siaya
Hon. David Ouma Ochieng, the Member for Ugenya Constituency, has affirmed his commitment to transforming Siaya County into an economic powerhouse by tapping into its abundant natural resources.Ochieng, who has now served as an MP for three consecutive terms, says Siaya stands among Kenya’s richest counties, blessed with immense natural
You are an Embarrassment in Siaya county-Wandai tells Orengo
In a fiery address to residents of Siaya County yesterday, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandai publicly called out Siaya Governor James Orengo for his persistent criticism of the national government, led by President William Ruto. Wandai accused Orengo of neglecting his responsibilities to the people of Siaya, instead choosing to
Ramba Boys High School mourns as two students die in Septic Tank
Residents of Kopiata beach in Siaya kill man-eating crocodile
Residents of Kopiata Beach in Rarieda Constituency, Siaya County, are finally breathing a sigh of relief after successfully killing a massive man-eating crocodile on Sunday. The dangerous reptile, which had been terrorizing the community for years, was subdued by a group of angry villagers who later mutilated its body for
General Francis Ogolla given a befitting send-off
President William Ruto led the country in giving the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla a befitting send-off.General Ogolla was laid to rest at his Alego home in Siaya County in a colourful ceremony complete with a 19-gun salute.President Ruto said the country lost a great military
“All Kenyans are Shareholders” Kuria now tells Gachagua
Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has told Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that all Kenyans are shareholders in the national government and are contributing significantly to the success of the country. Speaking in Siaya county at the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a County Aggregation and Industrial Park, Kuria
ODM expels Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Siaya County branch has expelled the embattled Siaya Governor William Oduol over his ongoing wrangles with Governor James Orengo. This was announced by Siaya’s Organising Secretary Walter Okello after a meeting with delegates who said that the party has resolved to part ways