By KPC Correspondent Kenya is mourning the passing of Catherine Nyamato, a pioneering gender rights activist, civic educator, and former nominated Member of Parliament for West Mugirango. Known affectionately as Ekerebi (headscarf) by her constituents, Nyamato leaves behind a legacy of fearless advocacy and transformative leadership. She got nominated by former President Daniel Moi during […]

By KPC Reporter The County Assembly of Nyamira has become the first in Kenya to enforce constitutional discipline by expelling ten members for absenteeism. In a dramatic sitting, Speaker Thaddeus Nyabaro announced the expulsion of the MCAs who had missed eight consecutive plenary sessions.  The act was deemed a gross violation of the Constitution and the Assembly’s Standing […]

By KPC Reporter Twelve members of the County Assembly of Nyamira will know their fate next week—whether they will continue serving in office or lose their seats. According to Speaker Thadeus Nyabaro, the MCAs allegedly skipped eight consecutive plenary sittings without official approval, breaching both the law and the Assembly’s Standing Orders. Nine of the […]

By Janet NyamwamuWest Mugirango, Nyamira County Residents of West Mugirango in Nyamira County are grappling with grief and fear after a tragic lightning strike claimed the lives of two young people and left another injured. The three were reportedly taking shelter under a makeshift structure when they were struck during a recent downpour, underscoring the […]

By Francis Orina A man, 20, is in trouble with the law after he allegedly killed his father in Nyamira County.  Frankline Ouru is currently in the custody of the police, who said that the suspect was set to appear in court today, Monday. Police in Nyamira North said Ouru attacked his father with an […]

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 Egesa FM, which is the oldest privately owned radio station that broadcasts in Ekegusii is 19 years old today. Owned by the Royal Media Services (RMS), Egesa FM has a huge fan base in Gusii region, other parts of the country and the Diaspora. On Sunday, the station crackled to life with […]

By Francis Orina A student who was sent home from university for engaging in drugs has died in Nyamira County after he was allegedly beaten senseless by his uncles. Brian Mogaka, who hailed from Nyamira County was a third year student at Chuka University. His death threw Nyankono villagers into shock and mourning on Wednesday […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The recent incident in Nyamira, where a widow was forcibly compelled to throw soil into her late husband’s grave, has sparked widespread debate on the intersection of cultural traditions and human rights. Across various African communities, funeral rituals hold deep spiritual and communal significance. One such tradition, common in parts of […]