OPINION By OMBOKI MONAYO Journalism has not allowed me the luxury of evading the gritty realities of life, including the frequent occurrences of violence. This particular scene remains etched in my memory: a hotel room in Kisii Town, awash with gruesome bloodstains, the air thick with the chilling silence following a brutal attack. As our […]

By Mogaka Nyabwengi Aquaculture is fast taking root in Kisii County. While aquaculture is broad, farmers in the county have mainly focused on the breeding, rearing and harvesting of fish. They have been receiving support from various partners in a bid to improve their economic fortunes and guarantee the county reliable access to fish. The […]

By Nyang’au Araka There was shock when a medic and his lover were found dead in Kisii. They were staying at an apartment in Nyamataro estate, on the outskirts of Kisii town. The man, identified as Vincent was a doctor at the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) while the woman identified as Moraa had […]

By Nyang’au Araka Famous sculptor, Elkana Ong’esa who emerged from Tabaka region of Kisii County is dead. Ong’esa died on Thursday, a family member said. He had been to various hospitals including the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH). The artist was battling cancer. He was 80 years old.  Ong’esa was among big names from […]

By KPC Reporter Leaders and advocates for justice and equality in Kisii County have condemned all forms of violence against any human being. This includes Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and any acts of aggression or abuse against individuals. “Violence, in any form, is not only a violation of human rights but also […]

By Nyang’au Araka Bodaboda riders continue to be among the most vulnerable road users in Kisii region, according to the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KURRA). The authority’s Kisii Regional Director, Walter Nyariki said motorcycles lead in the number of fatal accidents, and leave many with physical injuries that keep them hospitalised for a long time. […]