Category Archives: Kisii County News
POETIC TURN: Theatre
May 22, 2026 at 10:32 AM
By Shem Onderi Theatre is poetry. People pay to come and laugh; others cry,As tears flow freely.The acting is emotional; the play is choreographedTo move people emotionally. The value of the play lies in the acting.Acting is sometimes not too serious an activity.The script is vigorous.The actors must sometimes cry in the play;Other times they […]
Heineken®, KWAL to Host Nationwide UEFA Champions League Finals Viewing Parties
May 22, 2026 at 10:28 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Beer brand Heineken®, through Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), will on May 30 host football fans across Kenya for a series of UEFA Champions League (UCL) finals match-viewing parties. This will mark the culmination of its “Fans Have More Friends” campaign launched in April. The nationwide celebrations will take place across […]
White Cap Injects KES 2.3 Million into Rhino Charge as Samburu Prepares to Host 2026 Conservation Showpiece
May 22, 2026 at 09:35 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Samburu County will host the 37th edition of the Rhino Charge later this month, bringing together competitors, conservationists, sponsors, and adventure enthusiasts for one of Kenya’s most celebrated conservation fundraising events. Ahead of the event, Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), through its premium heritage beer brand White Cap Lager, has announced a […]
Kisii Farmers Receive Milk Coolers to Boost Dairy Farming
May 21, 2026 at 05:06 PM
By Monica Nashon Four dairy cooperatives in Kisii County have received a boost following the rollout of milk coolers aimed at improving milk preservation, reducing losses and expanding access to formal markets. The initiative, supported by the national government, saw the delivery of the coolers with a capacity of 1,000 litres each, targeting about 1,200 […]
Nyamira Farmers Receive Five Milk Coolers in Dairy Sector Boost
May 21, 2026 at 04:52 PM
By Josiah Kariuki Nyamira County’s dairy sector received a major boost following the rollout of Phase II of the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP). This saw the official handover of five milk coolers to farmer groups in a move expected to strengthen milk collection, reduce losses and improve farmer earnings. The exercise was led […]
Wanga Breaks Silence as Political Exchanges Spill Into Streets of Homa Bay
May 21, 2026 at 04:35 PM
By KPC Reporter A public exchange between Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and her Siaya counterpart James Orengo has continued to attract public attention, spilling into the streets as groups took opposing positions on the dispute. In Homa Bay, women demonstrated in solidarity with Wanga and condemned remarks they considered demeaning, while another section of […]
Safaricom, M-PESA Foundation Inject KES 114 Million into 2026 Rhino Charge Conservation Drive
May 21, 2026 at 02:07 PM
By KPC Reporter The 2026 Rhino Charge Challenge, scheduled for Saturday, May 30 in Samburu, has received a significant financial boost after the M-PESA Foundation and Safaricom PLC committed a combined KES 114 million toward conservation efforts and event support. Of the total amount, the M-PESA Foundation — Safaricom’s social impact arm — has allocated […]
OPINION: CBC or Parents’ Homework? Why Kenya’s New Curriculum Feels Increasingly Burdensome
May 21, 2026 at 01:22 PM
By Kurian Musa The promise of Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) was noble: nurture practical skills, creativity, critical thinking, and learner-centered education. It sought to move away from the rigid exam-oriented 8-4-4 system and instead produce learners capable of solving real-world problems. Yet, several years into implementation, many parents and caregivers are increasingly asking a difficult […]
Twenty Years on Air: Egesa FM’s Sorobi Turns Experience into Mentorship
May 21, 2026 at 11:50 AM
By Nyang’au Araka For two decades, Sorobi Moturi Erastus has done what few broadcasters manage to sustain over time — remain relevant, relatable and memorable while continuing to evolve with changing audiences. The celebrated radio presenter now working for Egesa FM marked 20 years in broadcasting in the company of friends, leaders, creatives and media […]
High Court Ruling on Adolescent Sexuality Sparks Fierce Debate
May 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga A verdict that allows adolescents engaged in consensual, non‑coercive peer relationships to be shielded from prosecution under the Sexual Offences Act has elicited sharp reactions across Kenya. In its ruling on Petition E490/2025 (HSO & 3 Others v. ODPP & 4 Others), the High Court declared that applying sections of the law […]