Stories by: Gusii Press
Senator Onyonka Mourns Mother, Mama Teresia, at 81
Apr 29, 2026 at 02:10 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi became the setting of a profound loss when Mama Teresia Nyaboke Omoke, mother of Kisii Senator Richard Momomia Onyonka died on Wednesday. She had lived for 81 years. The matriarch was undergoing treatment at the hospital. Her departure marked the end of a life steeped in faith, […]
Red card for mouth-covering and protest walk-offs approved ahead of World Cup 2026
Apr 29, 2026 at 01:55 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Football’s lawmakers have taken a firm but measured step toward addressing rising concerns over misconduct and discriminatory behaviour on the pitch. They approved new measures that could see players shown red cards for covering their mouths in confrontational situations or leaving the field in protest. The decision was reached unanimously by […]
Kenya Welcomes Four Rare Mountain Bongos in Landmark Conservation Milestone
Apr 29, 2026 at 01:40 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Kenya has received four rare Mountain Bongos in a significant boost to efforts aimed at restoring the critically endangered species, marking what officials have described as a historic homecoming. The four male bongos arrived Tuesday night at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport aboard a KLM cargo flight from the Czech Republic, where they […]
Nyamira moves to end drug shortages with new health fund
Apr 28, 2026 at 05:43 PM
By KPC Reporter For many families especially in upcountry counties, a visit to the hospital often comes with a familiar worry — finding that essential medicine is out of stock. For Nyamira, that concern may soon become a thing of the past after the county government launched a new revolving health products fund aimed at […]
When Access Depends on Connections: A Review of “Do You Know Anybody?”
Apr 28, 2026 at 02:04 PM
By Josiah Kariuki “Do you know anybody?” This sounds like an ordinary question—simple, almost polite. But in Magayu Magayu’s short story Do You Know Anybody?, that question carries the weight of life itself. It is not just asked for conversation; it becomes the invisible key that decides who gets help and who remains trapped in […]
The Weight of a New Term: Okenyuri Speaks to Students, Teachers and Parents
Apr 28, 2026 at 10:51 AM
By Nyang’au Araka As schools open their doors for the second term, Senator Essy Okenyuri has captured a familiar moment in the lives of many families. It is a return marked not only by routines and timetables, but by emotions that often go unspoken. For students, Okenyuri acknowledges that going back to school rarely feels […]
Scouting Activities Suspended in Kakamega Amid Leadership Dispute
Apr 28, 2026 at 09:13 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Ministry of Education has suspended all scouting activities in Kakamega County. This follows aborted elections and leadership disputes within the Kenya Scouts Association (KSA). The move comes amid wider governance wrangles nationally, with court battles and accusations of interference threatening the integrity of the movement. In a letter dated 27th April […]
Tribunal Halts FKF Leadership Shake-Up as Mariga Faction Blocked
Apr 28, 2026 at 09:01 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya’s Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily halted sweeping leadership changes at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). This relates to an ongoing power struggle within the country’s top football organ. According to tribunal directions issued in Nairobi on April 27, 2026, the case—filed by Ahmed Abdi Mohamed against McDonald Mariga, Robert Kenneth […]
EAC Leadership Changes Hands as Mbundi Takes Over as Secretary General
Apr 28, 2026 at 08:39 AM
By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has formally ushered in new leadership following a handover ceremony held at its headquarters in Arusha. The event marked the transition from outgoing Secretary General Veronica Nduva to incoming Secretary General Stephen P. Mbundi, in a ceremony attended by EAC organs, institutions, development partners and key stakeholders. […]
Residents Rally Behind Okeng’o Bid for Nyaribari Chache Seat
Apr 28, 2026 at 08:22 AM
By Rosemary Mong’ina A section of residents in Nyaribari Chache have declared support for Okeng’o Nyambane’s 2027 parliamentary bid, days after elders from the Botondo clan formally endorsed his candidature. The endorsement, issued during a well-attended Abatondo elders’ gathering, appears to have energized grassroots mobilization, with locals increasingly backing Okeng’o’s leadership push. The elders cited […]