March 7, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya

Kisumu

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Police swift action leads to arrest of notorious burglars in Kisumu

Police in Kisumu Central Sub-County have arrested two suspected burglars who are believed to be behind a string of break-ins in the Milimani area. The arrests came after officers on routine patrol spotted the suspects loading what appeared to be stolen household items into a vehicle. When they tried to escape, police acted quickly and

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Business

Court decision puts Kibos manufacturing hub at risk amid pollution complaints

The recent ruling by the Environment and Land Court in Kisumu has stirred both relief and concern across the region after the court declared that the Kibos area, home to several major factories, is not an officially designated industrial zone. This means all ongoing industrial activities in the area have been declared illegal, sending shockwaves

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News

Kisumu mourns deeply as Raila Odinga makes his final return home

The morning air in Kisumu carried a deep sense of emotion as the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrived aboard a military helicopter, marking one of the most solemn moments in Kenya’s history. The aircraft, coded ENIGMA01, touched down at 7:20 am under heavy security. As it landed, a military water salute honored

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Politics

Shakeel Shabir links Gachagua’s impeachment to Executive-driven corruption

Hon. Shakeel Shabir has hit back at President William Ruto’s recent claim that members of the National Assembly are demanding bribes from state offices. In his view, the blame should be directed more towards the executive, which he says plays the bigger role in giving out the bribes that fuel corruption. Speaking openly on the

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Politics

Governor Nyong’o plays down Senator’s plan for 13 counties

Kisumu Governor Professor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has come out strongly against a recent proposal by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ to reduce Kenya’s counties from 47 to just 13. The governor, who served as Kisumu Senator between 2013 and 2017, believes such a move goes against the core principles of devolution. He argued that reducing

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Business

Kisumu and Kajiado among counties accused of diverting billions in budget scam

A fresh storm is brewing across county governments after the Controller of Budget dropped a bombshell that could shake public trust to the core. In a country where many citizens struggle daily to access basic services, the latest revelations have left Kenyans angry and frustrated. Margaret Nyakang’o, known for her fearless approach in dealing with

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Politics

Samson Cherargei hits back at Governor Nyong’o after letter to President Ruto

Nandi County Senator has disputed Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s assertions that President William Ruto’s administration is determined to dismantle devolution. The Senator took to social media shortly after Nyong’o made a statement expressing the remarks, shifting blame for failing devolution to governors like Nyong’o. In his statement, he asked the governor to discuss the issue

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