Category Archives: World
IDLERS’ CORNER: When fuel guzzlers somersault as citizens walk in dust
Oct 12, 2025 at 04:20 AM
By the Idler-in-Chief If the gods of Nyagenke ever wanted a theatre, they needn’t look further than our campaign trails. Forget drama, forget comedy; what we have is a fully-funded spectacle of steel, fuel, smoke and dust. The election bell is far from ringing but the Nyagenkeans have already been invited to line up, clap, […]
Nyamira’s Governor Nyaribo welcomes MCAs’ pledge to work with him
Oct 10, 2025 at 04:47 PM
By Courtesy/ Governor’s Press Unit Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has lauded Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) for agreeing to work with his administration, saying cooperation among leaders is key to accelerating development. The Governor noted that past wrangles between the executive and the assembly had slowed progress. “More development is always realised where there […]
IDLERS’ CORNER SPECIAL: Remembering the power of Maziwa ya Nyayo
Oct 10, 2025 at 09:54 AM
By the Idler-in-Chief There was a time here in Nyagenke when life was so simple that laughter, tears, and hunger all queued effortlessly like prefects during inspection. Tea at home was never guaranteed; sometimes it was water in a cup with hope added. Those days, shoes were for Sunday only, and during weekdays we competed […]
MP Gisairo Launches Digital Hub to Boost Rural ICT Skills
Oct 09, 2025 at 10:53 AM
By KPC Reporter Kitutu Masaba MP Clive Gisairo has unveiled a state-of-the-art digital community hub at the Tombe NG-CDF offices in Manga Ward as part of an ambitious push to expand digital literacy in his constituency. The facility, donated by American Tower Corporation – Kenya (ATC), is already fully equipped and will serve as a […]
Wakili Henry Ongeri Rallies Youth to Register as Voters, Calls for Fresh Leadership in Nyamira
Oct 08, 2025 at 08:04 PM
By KPC Reporter Dr Henry Ongeri, a Nyamira-born lawyer has urged Kenyan youth to seize what he calls a “historic and monumental opportunity” in the 2027 General Election. Making the appeal through online platforms, Dr Ongeri emphasized that the future of Kenya lies squarely in the hands of the youth. He made the remarks at […]
County Government of Nyamira opens ICT hub for youth
Oct 08, 2025 at 07:41 PM
By Courtesy/ Governor’s Press Unit Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has officially launched the Nyamira County ICT Hub, a centre aimed at equipping young people with digital skills to boost self-employment and innovation. Speaking during the graduation of 20 students who completed a month-long training in web development, graphics design, cybersecurity, content writing, script writing, and […]
Nyamira resident protests exclusion from KeRRA road projects
Oct 08, 2025 at 05:33 PM
By KPC Reporter Nyamira County leaders have expressed outrage after the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) released its 2025/2026 project list, which omitted the county entirely. Through lawyer Justus Maeche, resident and taxpayer John Angwenyi Nyangera has formally demanded the inclusion of Nyamira in the road allocations, terming the omission “unfair discrimination and marginalisation.” “Our […]
Lawmakers call for ad-hoc committee to investigate tea agency amid low bonus pay to farmers
Oct 08, 2025 at 01:50 PM
By KPC Reporter Members of the National Assembly drawn from the West of Rift tea-growing region have accused the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) of corruption and mismanagement following discrepancies in the 2025 tea bonus payments. They now want an ad-hoc committee be formed to investigate the operations agency. Speaking at a press conference in […]
Nyamira Misses Out on National Road Projects, Raising Equity Questions
Oct 08, 2025 at 09:04 AM
By Robert Nyasato As the rest of the 47 counties secured their share of the national roads programme, Nyamira County was conspicuously left out. Not a single kilometre of road, bridge, or culvert has been allocated to any of the four constituencies. This omission has sparked sharp debate among leaders and residents, given the county’s […]
SHA is Failing Kenyans, Requires Urgent Fix Before It Collapses
Oct 08, 2025 at 07:11 AM
By Isaac Dan Onyancha “The Social Health Authority was meant to revolutionize healthcare delivery, but instead it has exposed deep financial cracks, institutional confusion, and growing public distrust. Kenya must urgently fix its health financing model before it unravels completely.“ –Isaac Dan Onyancha Let us accept it. The Social Health Authority (SHA) is not working. […]