The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has suspended its ongoing grassroots sensitization meetings across the Gusii region for three days to pave the way for a planned tour by opposition leaders. South Mugirango MP Sylivanus Osoro said the decision was made in the spirit of democracy and political tolerance, allowing opposition leaders adequate space to conduct their roadside engagements. “This pause is intended to accord our competitors in the opposition sufficient space to carry out their activities as communicated through the press,” Osoro said in a statement on Sunday. He urged UDA members, supporters, and residents of the Gusii region to…
Author: Magati Obebo
UDA leaders from Gusii Sarturday strongly dismissed the united opposition team, terming it a “noise gong” with no clear agenda for the country. In a blistering broadside , the leaders tore dismissed the Gachagua led them as nothing more than a “noise gong” — loud, chaotic, and utterly devoid of any clear agenda for the nation. Led by South Mugirango MP Sylivanus Osoro, the group said the opposition leaders have already shown that they were good at trading “empty rhetoric and endless political grandstanding,” aimed at milking them public sympathy rather than offering viable solutions to Kenyans. “The so-called united…
Oasis Healthcare Group Ltd has officially entered into a landmark medical partnership with Shabana FC, committing comprehensive healthcare support valued at Sh8.8 million. About Sh1.2 million will be channelled as cash to the club to support other matters. The club players would be treated annually Joash Mwanzi, Acting Chief Operations Officer of Oasis Healthcare Group said. The collaboration goes beyond sponsorship and reflects a shared commitment to community development, excellence and people-centered values. “The Oasis Healthcare Group is honoured to partner with Shabana FC in a collaboration that goes beyond sponsorship,” Mwanzi said. “This partnership represents the aspirations of young…
Journalism in Kenya is standing at a defining moment. Long regarded as a cornerstone of public accountability and democratic debate, the industry is now battling shrinking revenues, newsroom layoffs, and the steady closure of regional bureaus. What was once a stable profession anchored in strong institutions has become an industry in flux. The disruption is both local and global. Major media houses including Nation Media Group, Radio Africa Group, and Standard Group have in recent years undertaken restructuring programmes that include staff redundancies and consolidation of operations. This week, Nation Media Group — where I served for years as a…
Farmers across the country are being called upon to take the lead in the fight against counterfeit seeds through a new national promotion campaign that rewards them for choosing certified products. Speaking during the launch of the national “Pick-Up” promotion campaign, Bayer East Africa Managing Director John Kanyingi said the initiative aims to encourage farmers to verify the authenticity of seeds by scratching Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) stickers placed on seed bags. Kanyingi said the campaign not only seeks to curb the circulation of counterfeit seeds in the market but also appreciates farmers for their critical role in…
The Jubilee Party has declared that only former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has the “nerve and national influence” capable of unseating President William Ruto in the next General Election. Through its Secretary General Richard ole Kenta, the party rallied support for Dr. Matiang’i, saying he possesses the experience, integrity and broad-based appeal necessary to mount a formidable challenge against President Ruto and his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. “Dr. Matiang’i has already demonstrated firmness in leadership and an unwavering commitment to public service. He has the nerve and the national network to hound Ruto out of office,” stated ole…
Residents of Botana–Bomooria village in Rigoma Ward, Nyamira County, have a reason to celebrate after the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) commenced the connection of 104 households to the national electricity grid. The electrification project marks a significant milestone for the rural community, which has long awaited access to reliable power supply. The connections are part of KPLC’s ongoing last-mile connectivity programme aimed at expanding electricity access to underserved areas across the country. In Kitutu Masaba Constituency, area MP Clive Gisairo announced that a similar project will soon be rolled out in Kirwanda–Ogango village in Manga Ward. According to…
Universities across the country have been challenged to reawaken to their core mandate of research and innovation, with a strong call to embrace data-driven scholarship to shape national development. Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba said that although Kenya has made notable strides in scaling up research, much more needs to be done to strengthen the country’s research culture and global competitiveness. Speaking Thursday at Kisii University during the official launch of the Harnessing of Education Research for Impact initiative, Ogamba described research as a critical pillar of the education system that must guide decision-making at all levels. “We are here…
For years, dawn at Gisage Mixed Secondary School in Nyamira County signaled more than the start of classes. Before the first bell rang, students would trek in small groups carrying yellow jerrycans, walking nearly two kilometres to fetch water from nearby springs. At times, the school hired donkeys to help transport the precious commodity. Even that was never enough. The daily search for water consumed valuable learning time and exposed students to health and safety risks. Principal Thomas Bundi said the persistent shortage disrupted nearly every aspect of school life. “We were forced to hire donkeys to transport water from…
The rolling green hills of the Gusii region were once celebrated for their agricultural productivity and close-knit communities. Today, they are increasingly becoming scenes of crime — or potential flashpoints — amid a troubling rise in murders and violent conflicts linked to land disputes. Experts, security agencies and residents alike point to diminishing land sizes as a growing trigger of tension across Kisii and Nyamira counties. Kisii Governor Simba Arati has already raised alarm, terming the trend a growing menace threatening economic development and sustainable land use. According to the county boss, the continued fragmentation of ancestral land into smaller,…
West Mugirango Member of Parliament Steve Mogaka has warned examination invigilators against harassing candidates during national examinations, saying such conduct undermines learners’ performance and violates their rights. Speaking Wednesday during a parents’ meeting at Gesiaga Mixed Secondary School in Nyamira County, Mogaka urged the government to rein in rogue invigilators who intimidate students under the guise of enforcing exam regulations. The Jubilee Party legislator alleged that some invigilators harass candidates in order to extort bribes from schools, adding that such misconduct must be decisively addressed. “The examination period is a sensitive time for our children. They need encouragement and protection,…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has launched a scathing attack on Governor Simba Arati, accusing him of reckless spending and the use of demeaning language against both county residents and political leaders. Onyonka described the governor as a “loose cannon,” faulting remarks allegedly made by Arati that linked his predecessor, former Governor James Ongwae, to corruption. The Senator said such utterances undermine the dignity of Kisii County’s leadership and disrespect the people the governor was elected to serve. “It is deeply disturbing to hear constant regurgitations from the governor about the people he leads, branding them as ‘poor and thieves’,” Onyonka…
A man was killed after the wall of a septic tank he was expanding collapsed and trapped him in Kabete, Nairobi. Police and locals said Wilfred Mwangi, 46 was expanding his septic tank for an apartment when the wall he was digging collapsed. It then pushed him to the sewer of the tank fatally. He was rescued and rushed to the hospital where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival. Police were called to the scene and moved the body to the mortuary pending an autopsy and other procedures. Elsewhere in Malinya, Kakamega County, one Aggrey Kashidi, 42 died after being…
A female aspirant in the Kisii County gubernatorial race, Dr July Nyanchama, has pledged to overhaul the county’s health and infrastructure sectors if elected in the 2027 General Election. Dr Nyanchama becomes the second woman to declare interest in a gubernatorial seat in the Gusii region, a political landscape historically dominated by male candidates. In neighbouring Nyamira County, Woman Representative Jerusha Mogaka has already announced her bid for the top county seat. Speaking from Rome during an interview with Kawatungu on Monday, Dr Nyanchama said access to quality healthcare remains one of Kisii County’s most pressing challenges. “Too many of…
An aspiring Member of Parliament Saturday criticised President William Ruto, accusing him of engaging in political rhetoric rather than delivering tangible development during his recent visit to Kisii County. Ruto was in Kisii Wednesday as part of a regional tour where he addressed residents, launched youth empowerment initiatives and reiterated his administration’s commitment to the bottom-up economic agenda. During the visit, Ruto highlighted government programmes targeting youth and small businesses, infrastructure development and job creation, insisting that his leadership was focused on action rather than empty promises. However, Nyaribari Masaba MP aspirant Alphoncious Machogu Nyaseti dismissed the remarks terming them…