Stories by: Gusii Press
Former Pupils Reunite to Honour 85-Year-Old Teacher Otiso
Nov 16, 2025 at 09:11 AM
By Nyang’au Araka An extraordinary reunion unfolded on Friday—one woven with memory, gratitude, and the unmistakable warmth of lives shaped by a single teacher. At 85, veteran educator Hezron Otiso welcomed a stream of former pupils from the 1960s, children he once moulded with firm discipline and unwavering conviction. They came from schools including Naikuru, […]
Kisii Comes Together to Honour Road Crash Victims and Promote Safer Streets
Nov 16, 2025 at 08:27 AM
By KPC Reporter Kisii County marked the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims with a moving show of unity, as families, survivors, youth groups and agencies walked and cycled in honour of lives lost. Led by officials from the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and and the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA), the […]
Governor Nyaribo Faces Another Impeachment Hurdle
Nov 16, 2025 at 04:40 AM
By Janet Nyamwamu Nyamira County Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo is once again at the centre of a political storm as Members of the County Assembly prepare to debate a fresh attempt to remove him from office. A notice paper circulated by the County Assembly House Business Committee has scheduled a special sitting for Monday, November […]
Kenya Leads Push to Demystify Insurance as Parliament Turns Spotlight on Public Awareness
Nov 16, 2025 at 03:58 AM
By Janet Nyamwamu Across Africa, the insurance conversation is shifting from corporate boardrooms to the public square. From the Sahel to the Great Lakes, governments are recognising that no economy can withstand the shocks of climate change, disease outbreaks, or economic disruption without strong public understanding of insurance and reinsurance. But numbers tell a different […]
President Ruto Promises Inclusive Growth During Ukambani Development Tour
Nov 12, 2025 at 04:13 PM
By Ngwono O’Nyakundi President William Ruto has pledged that Ukambani will not be left behind in Kenya’s development journey. Speaking in Kasikeu, Kilome Constituency, Makueni County, during a four-day regional tour, he assured residents of inclusive progress across Makueni, Kitui, and Machakos counties. Accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior, and […]
Sifuna Alleges Corruption in Nairobi County’s Sudden Bank Switch for Health Facilities
Nov 12, 2025 at 01:22 PM
By KPC Reporter Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused City Hall of corruption following a sudden directive requiring all Nairobi County health facilities to change their bank accounts from Co-operative Bank to Sidian Bank. In a statement on his official Facebook page, Sifuna questioned the motive behind the decision, saying it raised serious integrity concerns. […]
Top-Performing Senators in Kenya Named
Nov 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
By Janet Nyamwamu Senators Wahome Wamatinga, Moses Kajwang’, and Richard Onyonka — representing Nyeri, Homa Bay, and Kisii counties respectively, have emerged as leading champions of accountability, fiscal discipline, and people-centred governance. Their proactive engagement with county governments, strong legislative influence, and firm oversight have positioned them as key figures in advancing devolution across Kenya’s […]
Avocado Farmers in Bomachoge Borabu Reap Big as Cooperative Boosts Prices
Nov 11, 2025 at 06:31 PM
By Monica NashonAvocado farmers in Bomachoge Borabu, Kisii County, are recording impressive gains from Hass avocado farming, thanks to the formation of Geticha Farmers’ Hass Cooperative Society, which has helped them access better markets and prices.James Ong’ayo Okeng’e, a farmer from Bombaba Borabu ward, said he ventured into avocado farming after learning about the benefits […]
Journalism Transformation Underway as MCK Signs Partnership with IFD
Nov 11, 2025 at 02:33 PM
By Courtesy/ MCK East Africa’s journalism is set to undergo a major transformation following the signing of a robust strategic partnership between the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and the Innovation Foundation for Democracy (IFD). This definitive agreement, formalised via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 11 November 2025, establishes a clear framework for collaboration […]
Nairobi Assembly Proposes Uhuru Park Monument Honouring Raila Odinga
Nov 11, 2025 at 01:50 PM
By KPC Reporter A motion has been tabled in the Nairobi City County Assembly that calls for the establishment of a monument in honour of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. The motion, by John Rex Omolleh of Nairobi West Ward was presented during the Assembly’s fourth session. It seeks to recognise Odinga’s lifelong contributions […]