By Stephen Maranga Nyamagwa SDA Comprehensive School bid a farewell to its long-serving head teacher, Peris Tongi Kerongo, after clocking the mandatory retirement age. The ceremony marked the end of 34 years of selfless dedication as a teacher and school administrator. Of those, an impressive 30 years were dedicated to the very institution where she […]

By Faith Nyabuto A devastating fire engulfed Kisii Town’s iconic Marikiti Market in the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair. The blaze, which broke out shortly after 2:00 a.m., razed several stalls to the ground, turning the once-bustling commercial hub near the Capital Roundabout into a smoldering wasteland. […]

By Janet Nyamwamu Kisii County has drawn sharp criticism in the Senate for repeated violations of fiscal responsibility laws, with legislators alarmed by its surging wage bill and disregard for public finance management regulations. Governors from Kisii and Siaya appeared before the Senate to report on the implementation of recommendations stemming from the Auditor General’s […]

By KPC Reporter The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the comforting clink of cutlery is now available in Kisii Town, thanks to Java House, East Africa’s leading casual dining restaurant. For residents who’ve long yearned for the signature Java experience, complete with cozy ambiance, gourmet meals, and steaming mugs of joy, the wait is […]

By KPC Students In a spirited show of environmental stewardship, the Kenya Rainforest, in collaboration with the Kenya Red Cross, took part in a tree planting exercise at Nyambera Mission School in Kisii County on Wednesday. The initiative brought together learners, teachers, local volunteers, and Red Cross personnel in a joint effort to promote sustainability […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Langata legislator, Phelix Odiwour, popularly known as Jalang’o found himself in trouble Sunday through Monday after he claimed that he had seen witches in Kisii. Apart from backlash on social media spearheaded by political leaders and residents of Gusii region, lawyers Danstan Omari and Sam Nyaberi threatened to sue the legislator, even […]

By Dennis Kirwa A silent but damaging social shift is taking root among young girls and women across various towns in Kenya—particularly in secondary schools, colleges, universities, and fresh graduates. Investigations show that an increasing number of these young women are engaging in same-sex relationships, a trend that’s now raising both curiosity and concern within […]

By Nyang’au Araka A classic board game known as scrabble is gathering popularity in upcountry towns including Nyamira and Kisii. On Monday, players from the two counties participated in the Gusii Regional Scribble tournament at Fast Team Hotel, Nyamira County. “This is a battle of brains that transforms a handful of wooden tiles into a […]

By KPC Reporter Gender Principal Secretary (PS) Anne Wang’ombe led a tree planting activity in Kisii where she emphasized the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable living. Wang’ombe said residents have a role to play in planting and protecting trees as Kenya seeks to mitigate possible debilitating effects of environmental degradation. “We have not only […]

By KPC Reporter Gender Principal Secretary (PS) Anne Wang’ombe has called on families to inculcate good morals in children for a better and cohesive society. Wang’ombe also asked couples to coexist and nurture the spirit of mutual respect. Speaking during a tree planting event in Kisii, Wang’ombe emphasized the importance of love, unity and mutual […]