Category Archives: Kisii County News
Nairobi’s Growing Gang Menace: Journalists and Residents Under Siege
Feb 27, 2026 at 05:42 PM
By KPC Reporter The Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG) has issued a warning following the brutal attack on Nation Media Group photojournalist Habil Kweyu earlier this week. Kweyu was assaulted by machete-wielding thugs riding a motorbike as he returned home from covering a story on insecurity in Nairobi. He sustained serious injuries, underscoring the […]
Kajwang urges reflection after Magwanga’s exit from Homa Bay government
Feb 27, 2026 at 05:32 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ has weighed in on the resignation of former deputy governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga, describing the fallout as disappointing. Kajwang’ cautioned that unresolved internal conflicts could haunt the county’s leadership. In a statement released after Governor Gladys Wanga accepted Magwanga’s resignation, Kajwang said the breakdown of the partnership […]
Politics in Motion: Inside Nyaribo’s Pre-Election Cabinet Shake-Up
Feb 27, 2026 at 03:45 PM
By Robert Nyasato Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo may have reorganized his county government in a strategic shake-up aimed at boosting service delivery, while reading the political chessboard ahead of next year’s General Elections. Some of the affected officers are either entertaining personal political ambitions or aligned to particular politicians with diverse interests. Outspoken County Minister […]
POETIC TURN: Barrister, in a day
Feb 27, 2026 at 03:32 PM
By Shem Onderi He sleeps with the law,Wakes with arguments already drawn—Citations sharpened for the court.Even his walk to workIs measured in legal steps. In court, meanings are weighed and juggled,Oral submissions rise and fall,All spoken in honor of the bench.Files sit in careful order,Each claim anchored in jurisprudence. Time is scarce—No hour wasted before […]
Green Belt Movement Demands Transparency Over Karura Forest Project
Feb 27, 2026 at 03:12 PM
By Nyang’au Araka The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has amplified its opposition to the ongoing tree clearance and proposed construction of National Youth Service (NYS) accommodation facilities inside Karura Forest. In a statement sent to our news desk, GBM called the development “a betrayal of public trust.” GBM revealed that Kenya Forest Service (KFS) had […]
Why Structured Leadership Matters for Kenya’s Digital Future
Feb 27, 2026 at 02:49 PM
By Josiah Kariuki In every generation, certain offices quietly shape a nation’s destiny. Today, one such office sits at the heart of Kenya’s digital transformation agenda: the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications. When Stephen Motari Isaboke assumed office as Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, he stepped into […]
Accurate Reporting Key in Anti-Doping Coverage, Journalists Told
Feb 27, 2026 at 02:30 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Journalists covering anti-doping matters have been urged to prioritize accuracy, given the scientific complexity, legal sensitivity, and reputational risks surrounding the subject. Speaking during the sixth Anti-Doping Media Workshop in Mombasa, Dr. Martin Yauma, a leading Kenyan sports scientist, said even minor reporting errors in anti-doping cases can have far-reaching […]
Tour Operators Sound Alarm on Flood Safety After Maasai Mara Tragedy
Feb 27, 2026 at 02:20 PM
By KPC Reporter The Tour Operators Society of Kenya (TOSK) has issued an advisory to its members and the wider tourism industry following heavy rains that have disrupted travel and claimed lives in the Maasai Mara. In a statement, the society expressed condolences after a tour vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in the reserve, […]
Nyamira Governor Reshuffles County Executive, Reassigns Key Departments
Feb 27, 2026 at 01:04 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo has announced a sweeping reorganization of the county executive and senior administration. Nyaribo reassigned County Executive Committee Members (CECs) and Chief Officers in changes aimed at strengthening service delivery and administrative efficiency. In a gazette-style notice dated February 26, 2026, the Governor said the changes were effected […]
Wanga Confirms Resignation of Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga, Cites Political Differences
Feb 27, 2026 at 12:52 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has confirmed the resignation of Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga, bringing to an end weeks of political tension within the county’s top leadership. In a statement, Governor Wanga said she had formally accepted Magwanga’s resignation after receiving his letter dated February 26, in which he stepped down from […]