Tag Archives: Kisii
PS Stephen Isaboke Appointed Goodwill Ambassador as Shabana FC Bolsters National Profile
Feb 16, 2026 at 07:30 PM
By Salome Makana Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has been appointed the new Goodwill Ambassador of FKF Premier League side Shabana FC. The move is aimed at strengthening the club’s fan outreach and national visibility. The appointment was announced in Nairobi by the club’s Secretary General Dr Elizaphan Kerama, who said the decision […]
Donya Reaffirms Support for Teen Mothers as Government Orders Readmission in Kisii
Feb 13, 2026 at 05:18 PM
By KPC Reporter Kisii Woman Representative Doris Donya reaffirmed her commitment to supporting teenage mothers after a Sugubo community forum addressing girls who dropped out of school due to early pregnancies. Speaking during the forum, Donya said she was deeply moved after interacting with young mothers, many of whom attended the meeting carrying their babies. […]
Kenyans Want Safaricom Share Sale Funds Used for Development, Not Recurrent Spending
Feb 11, 2026 at 05:23 PM
By Hyline Ocharo & Monica Nashon Residents of Kisii County want proceeds from the proposed Safaricom share sale strictly used for development projects, warning against recurrent spending and corruption. The residents spoke during a public participation forum held at the Kisii Agricultural Training Centre, convened by joint parliamentary committees on Finance and National Planning, and […]
Senator Onyonka Condemns Rising Goonism in Kisii County
Feb 10, 2026 at 07:23 AM
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 […]
Why Freedom Fighter Otenyo’s Defiance Echoes Across Gusii Generations
Feb 01, 2026 at 06:00 PM
By Nyang’au Araka That morning in February 1908, freedom fighter Otenyo Nyamaterere faced British rifles armed only with a spear, unshaken courage, and a burning will to defend his people. The young Gusii warrior had watched colonial forces seize livestock from his community—an act that struck at the very heart of Abagusii life. When others […]
Kisii County Rolls Out School Milk Programme, Plans Milk Processing Factory
Jan 31, 2026 at 11:31 AM
By KPC Reporter Kisii County has launched a school milk programme and announced plans to build a milk processing factory to boost dairy farming, child nutrition and the local economy. Speaking during the launch of milk distribution to Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners, Governor Paul Simba Arati said the county has begun supplying […]
Ruto Oversees NYOTA Start-Up Capital Disbursement in Kisii
Jan 29, 2026 at 10:56 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga Over 8,000 young entrepreneurs from Kisii, Nyamira and Migori counties have received Ksh.220.5 million in start-up capital under the NYOTA Project. This follows a funding and training exercise held at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County recently. The beneficiaries qualified for the funding after completing a mandatory four-day business skills training programme that […]
Joy Turns to Panic as Kisii Father Welcomes Triplets
Jan 28, 2026 at 01:59 PM
By Hyline Ocharo For Evans Mairura of Bomonyama Village in Bogetenga Ward, Kisii, joy arrived in threes, then quickly turned into panic. When he received news that his wife had safely delivered triplets (named Joan, Joshua and Jovin) at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH), Mairura was initially happy and relieved that the long wait […]
Matiang’i Alleges State Intimidation Plot to Undermine His Gusii Support Ahead of 2027
Jan 26, 2026 at 08:45 AM
By KPC Political Reporter Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Dr Fred Matiang’i has accused the government of orchestrating a campaign of intimidation and inducements aimed at weakening his political support base in the Gusii region. He claims the scheme is designed to portray him as a non-starter in the 2027 presidential race. Dr Matiang’i alleged that […]
Avocado Farmers in Bomachoge Borabu Reap Big as Cooperative Boosts Prices
Nov 11, 2025 at 06:31 PM
By Monica NashonAvocado farmers in Bomachoge Borabu, Kisii County, are recording impressive gains from Hass avocado farming, thanks to the formation of Geticha Farmers’ Hass Cooperative Society, which has helped them access better markets and prices.James Ong’ayo Okeng’e, a farmer from Bombaba Borabu ward, said he ventured into avocado farming after learning about the benefits […]