The Catholic Diocese of Kisii is set for a leadership transition following the appointment of Reverend Father Joseph Onyango Oduor as its new Coadjutor Bishop, paving the way for him to eventually succeed Bishop Joseph Mairura Okemwa. The announcement was made during an official function held at Kisii Parish on Friday, November 13, attended by several Catholic priests, religious representatives and Kisii Governor Simba Arati. Fr Oduor’s appointment marks an important milestone for the diocese, which has been under Bishop Okemwa’s leadership for more than three decades. A coadjutor bishop is appointed to assist the serving diocesan bishop in carrying…
Author: Magati Obebo
President William Ruto has defended his administration’s resource-sharing and development policies, insisting that all regions and communities are being treated fairly in the distribution of national resources. The President said the Government was deliberately reversing decades of historical marginalisation, neglect and discrimination through an equity-driven development agenda aimed at ensuring no region is left behind. Speaking in Keroka town, Nyaribari Masaba Constituency, Kisii County, on Wednesday, Mr Ruto said development opportunities should not be determined by geography, ethnicity or historical disadvantages. He was speaking after launching the construction of the Keroka-Ibacho-Kiamokama road. The President said his administration was committed to…
President William Ruto has likened former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to biblical King Herod, accusing him of intimidating and undermining young politicians instead of allowing them to rise through the ranks of leadership. In a fresh attack against his former deputy, President Ruto told the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader to stop fighting emerging politicians, saying the country needed to nurture a new generation of leaders capable of taking over its leadership in the future. The President said he would stand by young politicians as they build their political careers, warning veteran leaders against using their influence to…
The Government has undertaken far-reaching reforms in the agriculture sector to improve farmers’ lives, President William Ruto said. The President said the reforms are beginning to deliver real benefits to farmers across the country. Speaking at Kenyoro Market and Nyankororo Primary School grounds in Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County, on Tuesday, he explained that revitalisation of agriculture is key to the country’s economic prosperity. “By lowering the cost of inputs, including fertiliser and seeds, registering farmers digitally and dismantling strangling cartels, we are ensuring that farmers earn more from their hard work,” President Ruto stated. He pointed out that coffee farmers…
President William Ruto has launched a fresh attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of exploiting politicians and businesspeople through his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). He alleged that Gachagua was demanding money from politicians seeking elective positions on the party’s ticket, including charging aspirants Sh50,000 for an opportunity to address supporters at political rallies. Speaking at Nyangori in Kitutu Masaba Constituency, Nyamira County, on Monday, Dr Ruto described his former deputy as an extortionist who lacked the moral authority to criticise his administration. “He is an extortionist. He is demanding money from those who want to…
President William Ruto began a four-day tour of Nyamira and Kisii counties on Sunday, and called on Kenyans not to gamble with their votes with leaders who have no track record, a vision and an agenda for the country. He took issue with his competitors, saying they lack concrete plans to address the challenges facing the country. He pointed out that his critics were more interested in making political noise than offering solutions to the problems facing citizens. “Let’s not gamble with the destiny of our country by electing individuals who are clueless, with no plan and no agenda for…
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) delegates have endorsed Kevin Aruasa’s bid for the Kitutu Chache South parliamentary seat, as the ruling party steps up grassroots mobilisation in Kisii County ahead of the 2027 General Election. The endorsement came during a meeting at Aruasa’s residence in Mesocho, attended by UDA Party Treasurer and Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi, who used the occasion to rally residents behind President William Ruto’s development agenda. Aruasa, a former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) member who recently defected to UDA, said Kitutu Chache South stood to benefit from closer cooperation with the national government. He argued that…
United Democratic Alliance (UDA)-affiliated leaders from Kisii have closed ranks in a rare show of solidarity, hitting back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his attacks on former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro and Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi challenged Gachagua to compare his record in government with that of Matiang’i, accusing him of engaging in divisive politics and issuing unwarranted personal attacks against the former CS. The two legislators warned that the Gusii community would not sit back and watch one of its prominent sons being disparaged, insisting that political competition should…
She was too young to remember her parents’ faces, but old enough to feel the pain of growing up without them. For Daphin Biyaki, childhood was shaped by loss, uncertainty and the difficult reality of navigating life without the two people who should have been her first source of love, protection and guidance. Yet, decades later, the little girl who lost her parents would emerge as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, overcoming a series of personal and academic setbacks to find her place in the corridors of justice. Her journey, however, began with an entirely different ambition.…
Two Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination centres in Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit County, were relocated following insecurity linked to clan clashes along the Kenya-Ethiopia border. The decision was taken to safeguard candidates and examination personnel as the country entered the main phase of the 2026 KCSE examinations on Monday, with more than one million candidates beginning their written papers. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the relocation demonstrated the Ministry of Education’s preparedness to respond swiftly to security threats and other emerging challenges that could disrupt the national examinations. “We are at the ready to take such measures…
Some encounters leave scars that time cannot erase. Others inspire a lifelong commitment to making a difference. For Roselyne Nyakona, years spent in healthcare and gender activism have brought her face to face with the harsh realities of women trapped in abusive relationships, girls forced out of school by poverty and exploitation, and families struggling to access essential medical services. These are not merely statistics or subjects for public discussions. They are lived experiences that have shaped her professional journey and are now informing her entry into elective politics. The medic and veteran gender activist is seeking to translate her…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has issued a stern warning to candidates and examination officials against cheating as more than one million students began sitting the main written papers of the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination. Ogamba singled out mobile phones, impersonation, collusion and possession of unauthorised materials as major threats to the credibility of the national examinations, warning that anyone found engaging in malpractice would face the law. He said the Government had strengthened security around examination materials to minimise leakage and early exposure but cautioned that such measures would not eliminate the risk of cheating…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has defended his decision to abandon former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s presidential camp, arguing that the opposition must prioritise building broad national alliances if it hopes to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Onyonka dismissed criticism from sections of the Gusii community over his political realignment, saying the quest to remove Ruto from power should not be driven by ethnic loyalty or attempts by individual leaders to establish regional political dominance. In a strongly worded statement, the senator argued that the opposition needed at least eight million votes to win the presidency,…
Lawyer Danstan Omari has challenged former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to reconsider his presidential ambitions and instead consider aligning himself with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. Omari argued that Matiang’i was pursuing an increasingly difficult political path, claiming the former CS lacked the backing of influential political formations and key opposition figures needed to mount a competitive national campaign. Speaking to journalists at a hotel in Kisii on Sunday morning, the lawyer said neither former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua nor the emerging Linda Mwananchi movement had placed Matiang’i at the centre of their political calculations.…
Kisii senatorial aspirant Don Bosco Gichana has called on politicians and their supporters to embrace tolerance and peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning against political intolerance and violence. Gichana said political competition should be guided by respect for divergent opinions and the democratic choices of voters, urging political leaders to avoid inflammatory statements that could threaten national cohesion. He also challenged young people to register as voters and actively participate in the electoral process, saying electing leaders of integrity was a more effective way of addressing poor leadership than staging protests. “Let’s not have protests about bad…