Blows were exchanged and chairs scattered as skirmishes broke out between rival political groups at the burial of former MP Richard Tongi’s mother, Esther Kerubo, at Amariba in Nyaribari Chache, in Kisii. The pandemonium sparked a nightmare for few security personnel present who struggled to contain the tide. The commotion erupted some minutes after former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu was invited to the podium to give his eulogy. No sooner had he begun, than some group of youth initially shouting two term started a rampage sending the mourners and leaders present into a momentary panic run. It quickly degenerated…
Author: Magati Obebo
Farmers across Gusii region were Wednesday urged to diversify their agricultural activities by venturing into avocado farming. Nominated County Senator Essy Okenyuri said the crop especially Hass variety has been proved to register high returns with potential to boost household incomes. Okenyuri said the global demand for Hass avocadoes continues to rise, offering local farmers a ready export market. She especially encouraged young people and women, in particular, to tap into the lucrative agribusiness. “Hass avocado is not just a crop, it is a goldmine if handled properly. I urge our farmers to make use of the fertile land in…
A loaded mini truck Wednesday ploughed through a crowded Kisii town street killing two people on the spot and injured at least 11 others in the freak morning accident. An obstinate male bodaboda said to had refused to give way after the truck driver severally hooted to alert him of faulty brakes was among the dead. Police confirmed the second victim as a female pedestrian. The bodaboda was crushed as the lorry hurtled down from Absa bank along the Kisii-Kisumu Highway, ramming into two other vehicles and two other motorbikes before landing in a trench at Daraja Mbili market. Kitutu…
Orthopedic specialists camping in Kisii for a four day free medical camp Tuesday asked Kenyans to prioritize bone health by seeking early medical intervention and adopting preventive lifestyles. The medics especially emphasized the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of bone-related issues among Kenyans. Mairura Foundation Chair and an orthopedic specialist Dr. Eddy Mairura said many patients especially in Africa report to hospitals late when conditions have deteriorated. “We are seeing a worrying trend where individuals ignore bone injuries or deformities until they become severe. Bone care should not be an afterthought,” he said. Dr Mairura is the lead specialist…
Excitement was galore in Kisii over the weekend as technical training institutes from across the country converged for the much-anticipated national games. The inter-institute sports event was hosted at Kisii School by hosting institute Kenya Institute of High Building and Technology. The event closing on Monday brought together students from various technical and vocational training institutions to compete in various disciplines amomg them football, volleyball, netball, athletics, and indoor games. “These games are not just about competition. They are about discovering talent, fostering teamwork, and building a holistic learning environment,” said Kenya Technical Institutions Sports Association (KETISA) organising Secretary Patrick…
Kisii County governorship hopeful Dr Enock Ondari Saturday called upon the church to pray for the country’s leaders as they steer development and governance. He said the country was going through unsettling political moments which invoke the intervention of heaven. Spiritual guidance from the church, he said, was crucial for those in leadership, especially in times of political and economic uncertainty. “Not just those in top country leadership but even those at the County level. “Our leaders are under immense pressure and only divine wisdom can help them make decisions that benefit all Kenyans,” said Ondari. The former Kisii Teaching…
Nyamira County residents were Friday asked not to wander out of the William Ruto government soon with UDA big wigs announcing multimillion shilling worth of goodies lined up for them. Among the projects are housing units and markets which spun various constituencies across the region. South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro said of the housing, 2000 units would be in West Mugirango with additional 160 housing units planned for Kijauri in Borabu. At the Kenya Medical Training College in Nyamira, the Ruto administration plans a staggering 1020 housing units as hostels while Kitutu Masaba Polytechnic would host a 620 hostels project.…
Kisii County’s Nyaribari Masaba politician Ben Momanyi Thursday cautioned the community against electing leaders not aligned with the government of the day ,warning doing so derails development. Voting for opposition candidates, he said, has historically left people marginalized, with key projects and resources diverted elsewhere. “We must be wise this time. Let us not repeat past mistakes by electing leaders who oppose the government and end up isolating us from national development,” Momanyi. He is positioning himself to vie against MP Dr Daniel Manduku. Already Nyaribari Masaba, he observed was one such region suffering due to wrong political choices voters…
The Kenya Kwanza government has no plans to do away with the free education in the country, United Democratic Alliance party leaders said Thursday. The leaders however, admitted a cash crunch had occasioned the delays in the disbursement of the pet capitation funds to schools. Once this is fixed there shall be a resumption of seamless disbursements of the money, Osoro said. “For now I have not heard of any plan to scuttle the free education program, if it happens it would be by some other government ,not this,” said Sylvanus Osoro also House Majority Chief Whip. The MPs who…
In a political landscape often defined by flashy suits and designer wear, one Kisii female politician has captured the public’s attention not for flamboyance, but for her consistent choice of attire. She has chosen school uniforms. Nominated Senator Essy Okenyuri has lately become the subject of curiosity and admiration alike for her signature look — smart, pressed uniforms that resemble those the students she often teaches out to throughout her Essy Okenyuri Foundation. To many of her fans, it is a bold deviation from the norm-a statement of purpose. “I wear uniforms not only to symbolize discipline but service and…
The government Tuesday strongly cautioned against the deployment of students by parents to work in the mines during school holidays. Nyanza Regional Commissioner Florence Mworoa said the practice, rampant in some parts of the region, was both exploitative and detrimental to the learners’ well-being and future. Already such engagements are exposing minors to hazardous environments and distracting them from their academic goals, she stated. “It is disheartening to learn that some students are being sent to work in dangerous mining sites instead of resting or engaging in constructive activities during the holidays,” she said. The government, she said has a…
Kisii nominated Senator Essy Okenyuri Sunday called on the government to take urgent action in curbing road carnage. She especially wants speed bumps erected at notorious accident blackspots across the country. She decried the increasing loss of lives caused by reckless driving, especially in areas lacking adequate road safety measures. Many of these fatal accidents, she said, could have been avoided if proper signage and speed calming measures, such as bumps and rumble strips, had been put in place. “Too many families are losing their loved ones due to preventable road accidents. The Kenya National Highways Authority,, should prioritize the…
Residents of Masige West in Kisii are living in fear following growing night attacks on their dogs by wandering wild dogs. Jacob Bagaka , their Member of County Assembly (MCA) raised the distress call through a social media post late Saturday saying the villagers have already reported several suspicious deaths of their canines. “I have received alarming news of unknown wolves in my ward killing and eating dogs in the last two weeks,” he said in the post . The dogs, he said, can nolonger stay outside at night as they are scared of the attacking ones. He warned that…
Traders in parts of Keroka Town that are managed by Kisii County have vowed to abscond paying tax over poor services and neglect by the Governor Simba Arati administration. They said constant petitions sent to the County boss have not been acted upon. Group leaders led by John Rambo and representatives from various market sectors, they decried the deplorable state of the market, citing uncollected garbage, poor drainage, and lack of security. They accused Arati of failing in his mandate to support small-scale traders. “We pay taxes daily, but what do we get in return? Overflowing garbage, muddy walkways, and…
In what appears a firm reiteration of his political loyalty, South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro declared that nothing would persuade him to distance himself from President William Ruto and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). He accused people he described as mischievously go betweens that want him to withdraw his support and alight himself with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi who has declared his bid for presidency. “My response to them is polite, but very categorical that I am comfortable where I am, this is the government I also vehemently fought for , I would not leave it to join forces…