By Monica Nashon The Ebirongo Youth Group has rejected allegations of criminal involvement, saying it is a legally registered organisation dedicated to youth empowerment, economic growth and community development in Nyaribari Chache. Speaking during a meeting that brought together members from various wards, group leaders said the organisation’s primary mission remains creating economic opportunities for […]

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 […]

By Monica Nashon Simba Arati has urged residents to support ongoing efforts to improve cleanliness and accelerate development across Kisii County. Arati said the county government has introduced new waste management systems to keep the town clean and free from pollution. Speaking during a public event in Kisii, the governor said garbage is now sorted […]

By Monica Nashon Kisii County Governor Simba Arati has challenged county workers to improve service delivery and shun corruption as the county government intensifies efforts to strengthen revenue collection and speed up development projects. Speaking during a meeting with county revenue officers, the governor commended county staff for their role in improving local revenue collection, […]

By Monica Nashon Leaders and security officials in Kisii County have paid glowing tribute to police officer Kazungu Charo who died recently. Those who spoke during Charo’s requiem mass described described him as calm, hardworking, and committed to peace, as burial plans were finalized ahead of his send-off in Kilifi County. Kisii County Police Commander […]

By Josiah Kariuki Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke was among key leaders who accompanied President William Ruto on his second of a development tour in the Gusii region. Ruto commissioned and inspected infrastructure and public service projects aligned to the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) in both Kisii and Nyamira Counties. In […]

By Monica Nashon Kisii County has unveiled a new Mechanical Unit aimed at enhancing road construction and overall infrastructure development. Speaking during the launch, Governor Simba Arati said the unit will operate a fleet of heavy machinery to open up and rehabilitate roads across the county. The equipment includes 20 tippers, two fuel tankers, two […]

By Nyang’au Araka “Fred Matiangi tiga agambe!” — the chant is everywhere on social media, from TikTok reels to WhatsApp status updates. The catchy chorus from Joseck Mambo’s latest hit, “Matiangi the 6th,” has become a viral anthem, breaking the internet and reminding Kenyans that music and politics are inseparable forces. In barely five years, this […]

By Janet Nyamwamu Kisii County Senator Richard Onyonka has decried the surge of political violence and intimidation in the region, warning that such acts pose a grave threat to democracy and governance. In a statement, Senator Onyonka expressed alarm over reports of attacks on public servants and interference with oversight work. He alleged that “such […]

By KPC Special Correspondent Kisii Governor, Simba Arati, has recently triggered a new political debate in Gusii after he claimed that his association with President William Ruto will give the people of the region the much needed development.  Arati declared last year that he had switched gears to support the broad-based government of Ruto, this […]