Gold-for-sex Pandemic Breaks Out in Siaya Mines
It is only mid-morning and the sun is already blazing down on Lake Victoria’s Wagusu Beach. Susan Akinyi sits on the ground, hunched over, busily sieving finely ground stones in…
President Ruto Leads a Grumbling Nation to Mark 60th Mashujaa Day
What you need to know: As he leads his second Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho town today after marking one year in office last month, President William Ruto is facing…
What You Need to Know About Kenyan Passport
Kenyans who want to travel overseas for vacation, study, business, or recreation must apply for a Kenyan passport. Before turning in hard copies of the application to different Kenyan Immigration…
Positives drawn from Harambee Stars 2-2 draw with Russia
By Joel Masibo Kenya national men’s football team held Russia to a 2-2 stalemate in an international friendly played on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Titanic Sports Complex in…
Kenyan Marathon Runner Titus Ekiru Banned for 10 Years Over Doping
Kenyan marathon runner Titus Ekiru has been banned for 10 years, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said Monday, for both doping and tampering in a case that involved collusion with…
Fighting Lionesses Narrowly Miss On Rugby Africa 7s Crown
By Joel Masibo The Kenya women’s rugby sevens team inched closer to an Olympic qualification but narrowly missed out as the battling Lionesses fell 12-7 to South Africa in the…
BOXING: Corrected Error Gives Tommy Fury Unanimous Win Over KSI
THE scorecards for Tommy Fury’s win over KSI have been corrected after a mistake by one of the judges left fans fuming. Fury, 24, had claimed a majority decision win…
Gachagua Thrown Under the Bus As Ruto Brokers New Deal with Mudavadi, Raila, Kalonzo
The political scene in Mount Kenya has been marked with a lot of uncertainties and internal conflicts that have threatened to undermine the community’s unity. The situation seems to be…
Egypt Warned Israel 3 Days Prior to Hamas Attack
A senior US politician said Israel had received an official warning from Egypt of a possible attack from Gaza three days before Hamas launched its deadly cross-border assault on Saturday.…
Newly Appointed Youthful Siaya Chief Officer Hits Job on the Run
Siaya’s newly appointed Chief Officer of Governance, Administration and ICT on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, chaired his first departmental senior management meeting. At barely 38, Mr. Walter Okello (center) is…
Betty Orengo Joins Mama Rachel Ruto in Kericho to Mark International Girl Child Day
Siaya First Lady Betty Orengo yesterday joined Kenya’s First Lady Rachel Ruto to mark the International Day for the Girl Child at Kericho Green Stadium, in Kericho County. The event…
Orengo Appoints Cronies to Head Panel for Appointment of Director SIBOWASCO, SPSB
Following contention over Governor James Aggrey Orengo’s secondment of Mr. Isaiah Adipo to head SIBOWASCO the Governor has now set up an appointment Committee. Taking over management of the giant…
Fear for Siaya Cartels As President Ruto Indicates Support for Deputy Governor Oduol in War Against Graft
By Lydia Akinyi Siaya County Deputy Governor, H.E. CPA Dr. William Oduol, has gained widespread recognition for his courageous stand against controversial land dealings and his call for unity and…
Businesswoman Rose Kisero Hits Out at Siaya County Government For Lack of Policy on Girl Child
Siaya businesswoman and Soroptimist, Rose Kisero has called out the county government of Siaya for lack of policy in tackling issues affecting the girl child. As the world commemorates International…
Raila Raises Alarm Over Privatisation, Lease of Mombasa, Lamu Ports
Azimio leader Raila Amollo Odinga on Monday warned the Kenya Kwanza administration against entering an underhand lease arrangement with a private entity over the ports of Mombasa and Lamu. While…
Ochanda Hits Back At Unnamed Politician Who Organized Goons to Heckle Him Infront of President Ruto
Bondo Member of Parliament Mr. Gideon Ochanda today hit back at an unnamed leader for organising youth to heckle him infront of President Ruto in the just-concluded 4-day Nyanza presidential…
Why Today Was Not Huduma Day But Utamaduni Day
Kenyan leaders today sent conflicting goodwill messages commemorating Huduma Day instead of Utamaduni Day. The October 10 holiday, on Tuesday marked the transition from Moi Day, whose observance was discontinued…
EACC Reveals Identity of 5 Policemen Arrested Over the Weekend for Taking Bribes
As part of ongoing initiatives to tame traffic corruption, EACC arrested 4 police officers extorting money from motorists on Thika-Garissa Highway. The 4 are Deborah Ngila (Deputy Base Commander), Rosemary…
One of 3 DCI Detectives Injured in Shootout with Thug Dies
One of three Kasarani-based DCI Detectives who were injured by a thug in an operation on Sunday has died. Constable Andrew Nyakundi died while receiving medication at Nairobi West Hospital.…
OH YES: TODAY IS A PUBLIC HOLIDAY!
President William Ruto’s Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Mr. Felix Koskei yesterday confirmed that Tuesday, October 10, will be celebrated as a public holiday at the Bomas…