Category Archives: Kisii County News
TVET, NGAO Join Forces to Skill Thousands of Youth in Kisii and Nyamira
Jun 04, 2026 at 06:02 PM
By Monica Nashon The State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has partnered with the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) to expand youth skills training. The initiative targets thousands of young people including Kisii and Nyamira counties, and forms part of a nationwide effort to address unemployment through technical and vocational education. […]
From Student to Senator: Okenyuri Returns to Inspire Kenya High Girls
Jun 04, 2026 at 04:47 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Seventeen years after leaving the gates of The Kenya High School, Senator Esther Okenyuri walked back onto the familiar pavements of her alma mater on Thursday. Although clad in the school uniform, Okenyuri did not go there as a student but as a guest celebrating the achievements of a new generation. The […]
EACC Raids Nairobi County Official’s Home in Corruption Probe
Jun 04, 2026 at 12:28 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has intensified its crackdown on graft with a high-profile raid targeting Patrick Analo Akivaga, Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning at the Nairobi City County Government. On Thursday, EACC detectives stormed Mr. Akivaga’s residence in Syokimau, Machakos County, as part of ongoing investigations into alleged […]
Nairobi Hosts FIFPRO Africa Congress as 34 Nations Unite for Player Welfare
Jun 04, 2026 at 12:15 PM
By KPC Reporter Nairobi has become the center of African football dialogue as delegates from 34 countries gather for the opening of the FIFPRO Africa Congress 2026, hosted by the Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA). The congress brings together player unions, football leaders, and stakeholders from across the continent to deliberate on issues shaping the […]
Royal Classic Draws Elite Regional Golf Field
Jun 04, 2026 at 11:38 AM
By KPC Sports reporter The second leg of the 2026 Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, the NCBA Royal Classic, tees off on Sunday at the historic Royal Nairobi Golf Club with one of the strongest fields assembled on the circuit this season. The three-day tournament, running from June 7 to 9, has attracted […]
Kenya Power Begins Transition to E-Mobility Tariff
Jun 04, 2026 at 11:20 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Kenya Power has launched a nationwide exercise to meter all electric vehicle charging customers under its dedicated E-mobility tariff. The initiative aims to streamline billing and provide discounted electricity rates of KShs.16 per unit during peak hours and KShs.8 per unit off-peak, while improving visibility of energy demand in the fast-growing electric […]
Mogaka Backs Budget, Cites Major Development Gains for Nyamira
Jun 04, 2026 at 11:09 AM
By Janet Nyamwamu West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka has endorsed the 2026/27 budget estimates, describing them as a transformative roadmap that will accelerate development in Nyamira County and spur economic growth across the country. Speaking in Parliament during debate on the Budget and Appropriations Committee Report, Mogaka said the proposed allocations prioritize key sectors that […]
EAC Tightens Border Screening, Forms Regional Ebola Taskforce
Jun 04, 2026 at 07:33 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The East African Community (EAC) has agreed to harmonize Ebola screening and surveillance measures at airports, seaports and land border crossings across the region as member states move to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The decision was reached during the 8th Extraordinary Meeting […]
Alliance High School Calls Parents Meeting After Dormitory Fire Incident
Jun 04, 2026 at 06:50 AM
By KPC Reporter Alliance High School has convened an emergency parents’ meeting after a fire incident affected a section of one of its dormitories, amid heightened national concern over student safety in boarding schools. In a communication to parents dated June 4, 2026, the school said a small section of mattresses in one of its […]
Kisii Central Targets Crime and School Safety
Jun 04, 2026 at 06:33 AM
By Stephen Maranga Kisii Central Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Gladys Nyongesa has called for enhanced security measures in schools, improved road discipline, and greater collaboration among local administrators to strengthen safety and development in the sub-county. Speaking recently during Madaraka Day celebrations held at Nyanguru Primary School and hosted by Keumbu-Kiogoro Assistant County Commissioner Grace […]