By Hyline Ocharo Nyamira County Assembly Deputy Clerk and Director of Finance Leonard Kevin Nyamasege has been arrested over alleged irregularities in the construction of an assembly office block. Authorities claim the procurement process was manipulated, resulting in an unlawful benefit of more than Sh30.1 million to a contractor. EACC said investigations revealed that the […]

By KPC Reporter A Nyamira family has appealed for government help to trace a missing relative linked to the Russia-Ukraine war. The former secondary school bursar reportedly disappeared after being recruited into the Russian military and deployed to the conflict. The family of Tom Nyakamba Onyancha, a resident of Bosiango Village in West Mugirango Constituency, […]

By Abigael Kibanga Nyamira County has intensified its push for vocational and technical skills training after graduating 709 trainees from 26 Vocational Education and Training (VET) centres. County Governor Amos Nyaribo and KCB Foundation said the initiative is aimed at producing entrepreneurs rather than job seekers. The graduates were awarded certificates during a ceremony held […]

By Abigael Kibanga Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has challenged newly sworn-in members of the County Public Service Board (CPSB) to uphold integrity and steer clear of corruption, particularly in recruitment processes, as they assume office. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Governor’s Boardroom, Nyaribo warned the officials against engaging in unethical practices that […]

By Monica Nashon The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Duke Simeon Onyari over alleged procurement irregularities in the construction of the Nyamira County Assembly office block. The commission alleges that the irregularities resulted in a loss of more than Ksh 30 million in public funds. Speaking after the arrest, […]

By Abigael Kibanga Nyamira County marked a milestone in its youth empowerment journey with the graduation of the 3rd and 4th cohorts of the Digital Youth Empowerment Programme on Wednesday. The ceremony, presided over by Governor Amos Nyaribo at the county headquarters, saw 57 young people complete training in technology, online opportunities, web development, graphics, […]

By Dan Isaac Bw’Onyancha From the quiet hills of Embonga Village in Keera Location, Bogichora Ward, Nyamira County, emerged a man whose life became a powerful testimony of resilience, faith, and divine purpose. Apostle Dr. Joe Kayo’s journey from a humble village boy to one of Africa’s most influential Pentecostal preachers remains a source of […]

By Abigael Kibanga Small scale tea farming, once regarded as a reliable source of livelihood in the Gusii region, is increasingly becoming difficult for small-scale farmers facing low earnings, poor infrastructure and declining yields. For decades, thousands of families in the region have depended on tea farming to pay school fees, buy food and improve […]

By Abigael Kibanga Tomato prices in Nyamira have more than doubled since early May 2026 due to heavy rains disrupting supply chains and damaging crops in producing regions. At Nyamira matatu stage, traders say the sharp increase has significantly reduced customer demand as many residents can no longer afford the staple ingredient. Diana Nyanchama, a […]

By KPC Reporter The recently launched Nyamira County Revolving Health Products and Technologies Agency Fund emerged from the Nyamira County Revolving Health Products and Technologies Financing Bill, 2025, KPC can now comprehensively report. It is a new system designed to eliminate persistent medicine shortages, stabilize supply across about 120 health facilities in the county, and […]