By Ongaga Ongaga Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has issued a stern warning to individuals financing youth violence after deadly clashes in the Milimani area left two young men dead and caused extensive destruction of property. In a statement issued after a joint security meeting with Kisumu County Commissioner Mohammed Ramadhan Mwabudzo, Nyong’o said authorities […]

By Kurian Musa A surprise visit by retired Standard Media Group Editorial Administrator Andy Kagwa to veteran journalist John Oywa at his home in Korando, Kisumu County, has touched Kenya’s media fraternity. Many who reacted to the update on social media said it highlighted the enduring bonds forged in newsrooms and the power of friendship […]

By Monica Nashon More than 5,000 teenage girls from over 60 schools across Kisumu County converged for the second edition of Sky Fest, an annual empowerment event organised by the Sky Girls Initiative. Speaking during the event, Sky Girls Country Director Svetlana P. said Sky Fest is the flagship gathering for Sky Girls, bringing together […]

By Kurian Musa Nyakach Member of Parliament Aduma Owuor has sparked widespread debate online following his announcement of a strategic engagement with Boeing during a visit to Seattle, United States, where he said discussions focused on advancing aviation skills development for young people in Kisumu County. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, the […]

By KPC Reporter More than sixty Kisumu journalists participated in the donation of blood at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital to mark World Press Freedom Day. The initiative, led by the Kisumu Journalists Network (KJN) with support from the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), reflected a shift from covering crises to directly responding […]

By KPC Reporter Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has defended the revival of Winam Port, saying increased cargo movement and regional trade links now demonstrate the value of long-term planning. In a statement, Nyong’o said early skepticism over the project had been overtaken by tangible gains, noting that vessels MV Uhuru I and MV Uhuru II […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Linda Mwananchi brigade pitched a tent in Kisumu on Sunday, and a single photograph captured there has done what hours of speeches could not. Going by the way the image is flying online, one can agree that it has seduced the national imagination and frozen a restless political moment into pure, […]

By Mercy A The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called on the National Police Service (NPS) to urgently identify, arrest, and prosecute those behind the attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu. In a statement, ODM Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga strongly condemned the incident, terming it a cowardly and criminal act. […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Leaders in Kisumu County have intensified calls for justice following the violent attack on Godfrey Osotsi, as fresh details and reactions continue to emerge. In a statement, Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathew Owili condemned the incident, describing it as “cowardly, criminal, and utterly unacceptable.” The senator was reportedly attacked at a shopping mall […]

By Hyline Ocharo In a bid to shield Kenyan families from the soaring cost of funerals, Britam Connect has unveiled a new last-expense insurance policy, the Heshima Farewell Plan, in partnership with Montezuma Funeral Home. The product goes beyond traditional cash payouts, offering a comprehensive suite of funeral services designed to ease both the financial […]