By Chris Koroba The County Government of Kisii is reaching out to more partners to support People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs). This was revealed by the County Executive Committee (CEC) member Dr. Timothy Arege when he received free wheelchairs and blankets from Mwanyagetinge meant to benefit PLWDs. Dr. Arege thanked the organization for the kind […]

By Chris Koroba More than 1,500 in informal settlements in Kisii County will soon get lease certificates. Kisii County Government in partnership with the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) Phase 2 will issue the certificates. The beneficiaries, drawn from Marani, Keumbu and Daraja Mbili informal settlements, will have a lease of 99 years in […]

By Jackline Mwende The media plays a crucial role in shaping public understanding, attitudes, perceptions, and responses to climate change. It also influences how people engage with climate issues, the urgency they feel, and the actions they take. Media also influences how the urgency of climate change is perceived, the solutions available, and the responsibility […]

By KPC REPORTER Human rights activists are advocating for stronger laws and policies to tame incidences of Gender Based Violence in Kisii County. The stakeholders who attended a two-day GBV workshop in Kisii Town also want the development of survivor-centered services, and better coordination between government and community organizations. Lilian Gor, who is a nominated […]

By Shem Onderi You once meandered past Kisii town, Loud and proud, you’d flow on down, Joining streams that swirled and spun, A mighty river, second to none. Past Kisii town, your splashes loud, Echoing through the bustling crowd, Those who crossed you, felt the spray, And feared to drown in your vast sway. Upstream, […]

By KPC Reporter Cases of maternal and neonatal deaths considerably reduced in Kisii, Makueni and Mombasa counties due to various interventions. This was revealed during a two-day workshop bringing together health care professionals from the three counties in a Kisii hotel. Dr. Ronald Nyakweba, from the Ministry of Health in Kisii County, said that significant […]

By KPC Reporter Senator Richard Onyonka has publicly declined an invitation to attend President William Ruto’s function in Kisii tonight. Ruto is expected in the County from whence he will lead Kenyans in bidding bye the year 2024 and ushering in 2025. The President will address the nation from Kisii State Lodge. “I will not […]

By KPC Reporter A blanket of grief covered Nyanturago village in Kisii during the burial ceremony of four family members who died last week. The four were a man identified as Charles James, his wife and their two children. James is said to have butchered the children and wife before he took his life. He […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved $68 million to address biodiversity loss, groundwater management, climate change, land degradation, and pollution. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was behind the pursuit for the resources. The projects were approved by the GEF Secretariat and Councils for the GEF Trust […]

By Nyang’au Araka Minnesota House Representative Elect, Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley had a red carpet welcome in Kisii where she addressed female professionals on Sunday night. About 200 attendees paid keen attention as Momanyi walked them through her journey to victory in last month’s election, where she became the first immigrant to be elected to the […]