By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Education has embarked on a baseline education survey in Kisii and Nyamira counties. The undertaking is aimed at shaping the future of learning in the Gusii region through evidence-based planning. In a circular, Nyamira County Director of Education Joshua K. Kaga announced the commencement of the exercise, following a […]

By Nyang’au Araka A while ago, I came across a secular song that in a special way blends nostalgia, romance, and the evolution of communication. Omwanchi One Jane (Jane, My Lover), is a heart-rending ballad by Gusii’s legendary John Ariisi O’Sababu, who died in the 1990s. Composed a few years into the artist’s demise, the […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted the appointment senior officers for a series of county assembly by-elections scheduled for 27th November 2025. The announcement of returning and deputy returning officers was published in the latest edition of The Kenya Gazette. It outlines the electoral roadmap for 17 wards across […]

By Stanley Ongwae Plans are in motion to revive the struggling coffee subsector in Western Kenya, with both the National and County Governments laying out ambitious strategies to expand the crop’s acreage and boost production. The Ministry of Agriculture, working in collaboration with the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) and county administrations in South […]

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 […]