By KPC Reporter Twenty instructors drawn from various Vocational Training Centres in Kisii County have completed a specialized training programme aimed at empowering them with entrepreneurial skills to support youth and enhance local livelihoods. Beneficiaries will cascade the knowledge to others and contribute to reduction of child labour. The training, conducted under the Start and […]

By KPC Reporter The completion and opening of the Dr Orioki Joyce Auditorium at Nyabururu Girls’ School-Kisii has brought unmatched excitement to stakeholders. The 3,000 capacity auditorium was officially opened by Cabinet Secretary (CS) in charge of Education, Migos Ogamba on Saturday. Other key leaders including Solicitor General (SG) Shadrack Mose, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka […]

By KPC Reporter Newly resourced Keroka Sub-County Hospital has successfully conducted its first major orthopaedic surgery, signaling hope for patients who may need such services in the future. The level 4 hospital becomes the second health facility in Nyamira County to do so, according to a press statement from Governor Amos Nyaribo’s press team. The […]

By KPC Reporter Kisii Senator, Richard Onyonka now wants thorough and conclusive investigations to unravel the gruesome killing of four young people in his county early March. Ezra Gichana, Christopher Nyaseti, Mercy Nyaboke and Finley Achoki were shot dead under unclear circumstances on 6th. The incident that has raised more questions than answers occurred at […]

By KPC Reporter When the history of Kisii Town is finally written, the authors may have to allocate some pages for one Thomas Oresi, now 86, for the assignment to be complete. A former councilor and retired politician, Oresi contributed significantly to the wellbeing of residents during his hay days. One of the landmarks that […]

By KPC Reporter Days after police in Kisii County killed four robbery suspects, the family of one of the victims has accused them of extrajudicial killings. The family of Chris Nyacheti, a graduate of Criminology from Moi University, now says that their deceased son was wrongfully killed while pursuing love. Mr Nyacheti was killed alongside […]

By Nyang’au Araka Kenyans have been asked to exercise their rights as outlined in the data protection laws and deter misuse by organizations. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) said that it is committed to receive complaints and conclusively investigate them. “This will lead to determinations that provide legal recourse, transparency, and promote […]

By Stacy Miruka Practicing journalists based in Gusii region have been encouraged to take accreditation by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) seriously as it is a professional requirement to do so. The call was made my Gusii Scribes Welfare Association (GUSWA) chairman Nyang’au Araka during an accreditation sensation session by MCK at the Kisii […]

By Chris Koroba The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) is examining the operationalisation of two key health programmes rolled out by the national government. CAJ, which is popularly known as the Office of the Ombudsman, is focusing on the rollout of the Social Health Authority and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The commission, which […]

By Chris Koroba Garbage collection has been a challenge within Kisii Municipality for a long time and now a worthwhile intervention has been found. This follows the launch of two garbage haulage tractors that will offer efficient and reliable waste collection. Speaking during the launch of the tractors at the County headquarters, Governor Simba Arati […]