Category Archives: Kisii County News
Jalang’o finds self in trouble after witchery ‘joke’
Apr 28, 2025 at 02:18 PM
By Janet Nyanchoka Langata legislator, Phelix Odiwour, popularly known as Jalang’o found himself in trouble Sunday through Monday after he claimed that he had seen witches in Kisii. Apart from backlash on social media spearheaded by political leaders and residents of Gusii region, lawyers Danstan Omari and Sam Nyaberi threatened to sue the legislator, even […]
Isaboke Team To Leverage On Technology, Deliver Its Obligations
Apr 25, 2025 at 06:50 PM
By KPC Reporter State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (SDBT) Principal Secretary, Stephen Isaboke has said his docket will explore innovative approaches to achieve its obligations. Isaboke said the Ministry will majorly leverage on technology to serve Kenyans. He spoke on Friday at a meeting with directors and departmental heads at the Ministry headquarters. The […]
POETIC TURN: Neighbour, shut up!
Apr 25, 2025 at 07:46 AM
By Shem Onderi Neighbor, in joy and quarrel, in laughter and grief,We have endured together — shared abundance and emptiness. You’ve heard my visitors gossip about others you know well.Not once, but often, we’ve borrowed cooking oil, lamp gas,A tin here, a spoon there — small things that filled big gaps. Our families have taken […]
Onyonka welcomes return of math in senior schools
Apr 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
By Janet Nyanchoka Senator for Kisii, Richard Onyonka has welcomed the return of math as a senior school subject under the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC). The significant policy reversal was announced by Cabinet Secretary (CS) in charge of education, Julius Migos on Thursday. While making the U-turn, Migos said that learners will take math at […]
How Safe Is Your Daughter in the Age of Rising Lesbianism?
Apr 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
By Dennis Kirwa A silent but damaging social shift is taking root among young girls and women across various towns in Kenya—particularly in secondary schools, colleges, universities, and fresh graduates. Investigations show that an increasing number of these young women are engaging in same-sex relationships, a trend that’s now raising both curiosity and concern within […]
Isaboke officially replaces Kisiangani at broadcasting and telecommunications department
Apr 23, 2025 at 05:28 PM
By Nyang’au Araka and Courtesy Newly appointed Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (SDBT), Stephen Isaboke has officially occupied the position. He officially took the portfolio over from Prof. Edward Kisiangani who was moved to a different office by President William Ruto. The ceremony took place at the Ministry headquarters. […]
Two Dead In Migori As Shakahola Memories Bounce Back
Apr 22, 2025 at 07:42 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Two people have reportedly died at Kamagambo, Migori County amid fears that they belonged to a church that engaged in cultic activities. 57 people were rescued from the church, as the incident reminded residents of the Shakahola Massacre that shocked the country and world in 2023. Police said they first received a […]
Bill in Limbo As Governors, MPs Tussle Over Key Roads Fund
Apr 22, 2025 at 06:16 PM
By Janet Nyanchoka The Division of Revenue Bill, a crucial piece of legislation has, for the third time, failed to pass in the National Assembly due to lack of quorum. The key contention is control of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERRA) kitty. Governors and parliamentarians are divided on which level of government the kitty […]
Three who attacked journalist’s kin have case to answer
Apr 22, 2025 at 01:06 PM
By KPC Reporter Three men accused of attacking a journalist’s parent in Nyamira County have a case to answer. This is according to Nyamira Senior Resident Magistrate Christabel Agutu. Agutu said the prosecution had established a prima facie (a Latin adjective meaning fact or presumption that is sufficient to be regarded as true unless otherwise […]