By Abigael Kibanga Small scale tea farming, once regarded as a reliable source of livelihood in the Gusii region, is increasingly becoming difficult for small-scale farmers facing low earnings, poor infrastructure and declining yields. For decades, thousands of families in the region have depended on tea farming to pay school fees, buy food and improve […]

By Hyline Ocharo Residents of Kisii and Nyamira counties should brace for a wet week ahead following a weather outlook forecasting frequent rainfall, thunderstorms, and variable cloudy conditions across the region. In Kisii County, the week is expected to follow a pattern of sunny mornings giving way to afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms in […]

By Hyline Ocharo President William Ruto is set to visit the Gusii soon but there is worry that although he pledged to inject development in the region last year, the community has nothing to show for it. The pledges were made during a high-level meeting at State House last year, leaders from Kisii and Nyamira […]

By Janet Nyamwamu William Ruto is set to tour the Gusii region later this month, with a highly anticipated stop in West Mugirango Constituency on March 30. The visit has been framed as both a development boost and a litmus test of the region’s evolving political alignment with the national government. West Mugirango MP Stephen […]

By A Concerned Son of Gusii Dear brothers and sisters of Gusii, The political season is gathering steam with the noise and excitement that mark every Kenyan election. This time, however, we find ourselves at a crossroads of pride and peril. Two of our distinguished sons, Dr Fred Matiang’i and former Chief Justice David Maraga, […]

By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned the Abagusii community against clinging to “outdated tribal and kingpin politics,” warning that such divisions risk isolating them from the rest of the country. Speaking on Thursday during a women’s empowerment programme in Bugusero Ward, Kitutu Chache South Constituency, Kisii County, Wetang’ula urged […]

By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Education has embarked on a baseline education survey in Kisii and Nyamira counties. The undertaking is aimed at shaping the future of learning in the Gusii region through evidence-based planning. In a circular, Nyamira County Director of Education Joshua K. Kaga announced the commencement of the exercise, following a […]

By Nyang’au Araka A while ago, I came across a secular song that in a special way blends nostalgia, romance, and the evolution of communication. Omwanchi One Jane (Jane, My Lover), is a heart-rending ballad by Gusii’s legendary John Ariisi O’Sababu, who died in the 1990s. Composed a few years into the artist’s demise, the […]

By KPC Reporter From humble beginnings as the Gusii Scribes Welfare Association (GUSWA), the Kisii Press Club (KPC) has grown into a professional hub for storytellers, communicators, and change-makers across Kenya. Today, KPC proudly counts over 150 members, including journalists, public relations officers, and communication professionals, working in both public and private sectors. With support […]

Title: The Footfalls of My Heart Year: 2023 Author: Alfred Nyamwange Publisher: Nsemia Inc. Reviewed on: June 2, 2025 By Sylvia Okweba Alfred Nyagaka Nyamwange’s The Footfalls of My Heart follows closely in the footsteps of his earlier work, The Girl of Red Beauty, where he masterfully captures the fading, yet vibrant traditions of the […]