Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, on Monday, cautioned politicians against making reckless claims about election rigging, saying such remarks threaten the country’s democratic space and could undermine public confidence in the electoral process. Speaking in Kitutu Chache North in Kidii, Kindiki said Kenya’s democracy must be protected through responsible political discourse and respect for independent institutions. “We respect democracy. Careless talk about rigging should not be part of the political discourse,” he said. The Deputy President maintained that the Kenya Kwanza administration supports free and fair elections, adding that President William Ruto was elected through a credible and independent electoral process.…
Author: Magati Obebo
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has announced that his administration will recruit at least 300 nurses and doctors alongside 200 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) instructors in a major move aimed at improving service delivery across the county. The the recruitment would shore up the existing shortage of personnel in hospitals and ECDE centre besides spuring up service delivery Arati observed. Arati spoke while addressing hundreds of clergy members during a meeting held at the Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) in Kisii town. “The purpose is ensuring our people get the services they are entitled to,” Arati stated. He said strengthening the…
Governor Simba Arati on Wednesday intensified his political attacks against former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, accusing him of corruption and questioning his suitability to lead Kisii County in remarks that further heightened the emerging 2027 political rivalry. Speaking during a meeting with small-scale traders and boda boda operators at the Agricultural Training Centre in Kisii, Arati claimed questionable dealings tainted Machogu’s public service record. She argued that integrity should remain central in choosing future county leadership. “Who doesn’t know what he has done when he was District Commissioner and later Education CS? His entire career is sullied by questionable…
Kisii Governor Simba Arati is staring at the political fight of his life — battling for re-election as a storm brews in his backyard over his controversial alliance with William Ruto instead of rallying behind homegrown political, a move likely to send him into further political isolation and complicate his re-election bid. By Monday, another key ally, Ichuni MCA Wycliffe Siocha, who spearheaded the impeachment motion against Deputy Governor Robert Monda ,also announced his exit from Arati camp. He later ddescribed the deflection as giving him an ephipany and “the Damascus experience.” “I am a happy man now, I have…
Ex-Chief Justice David Maraga Friday called on legal professionals to uphold integrity in handling client funds and to embrace value-driven leadership, as he officially confirmed his entry into the 2027 presidential race. Speaking during the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) South West Branch Prayer Breakfast, Maraga used the platform to deliver a strong message on ethics within the legal profession before shifting into a broader political declaration. He said his decision to join active politics was influenced by wave of Gen Z-led protests and growing concerns over alleged extra-judicial actions, which he described as signs of a nation in distress.…
Former Chief Justice and presidential hopeful David Maraga has urged the church not to demonise politics, saying leadership remains a critical tool in addressing the many challenges facing the country. Maraga, who has already declared interest in the presidency ahead of the 2027 General Election, spoke during a Sabbath service at Kisii Central Seventh-day Adventist Church where he fellowshipped with congregants and challenged Christians to actively participate in governance. He was accompanied by former Kisii County Woman Representative Sally Mary Otara. “The church should not demonise politics because leadership determines the direction a country takes. We need leaders with integrity,…
Kisii Governor Simba Arati on Saturday strongly defended his administration’s development record, saying his government has transformed Kisii County through key infrastructure, health and education projects. Speaking at his Nairobi home, Arati dismissed claims by governorship hopeful Ezekiel Machogu that the county had stagnated under his leadership. “I even heard someone saying I am a mess. Does everything I am doing reflect the so-called mess? Is helping Shabana a mess? Is putting cabros on the streets a mess?” Arati posed. The governor said his administration inherited stalled projects, pending bills and a struggling health sector, but had since revived service…
Chaos and political drama erupted at the burial of Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka’s mother, Teresa Omoke, after South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro and Kitutu Chache North MP Japhet Nyakundi were loudly heckled by mourners over their close association with President William Ruto. Also jeered was Nominated ODM Irene Nyakerario who claimed allegiance to the Oburu Odinga faction of the party. The tense Friday burial ceremony at Monarch hotel grounds turned into a political mind battlefield as angry mourners and opposition leaders vented frustration over the soaring cost of living, rising fuel prices under the Kenya Kwanza administration. Trouble began moments…
Hundreds of parents and students in Masimba Ward, Kisii County, were left stranded and frustrated after allegations emerged that bursary application forms meant to be issued freely were being sold to desperate applicants. By 9.am , there were claims that only 300 of the 1000 the bursary forms that had been disbursed . There was no explanation about the whereabouts of the other 700. Outside the Masimba County offices, the long queues of the potential applicants quickly turned into angry scenes when it dawned that there were no further bursary forms availble for them. And By 10 am, reports begun…
Opposition leaders on Friday intensified criticism of President William Ruto’s administration over the rising cost of living and increasing fuel prices, saying many Kenyans were struggling to survive amid worsening economic hardship. The leaders, who spoke during the burial of the mother of Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, Teresa Omoke at Mosocho in Kisii County, accused the Kenya Kwanza government of failing to address the concerns of ordinary citizens burdened by high taxes, unemployment and escalating prices of basic commodities. Jubilee Party Presidential Fred Matiang’i, said Kenyans have already lost ost confidence in President Ruto’s administration because of what he described…
Fear and tension have gripped residents of Motonyoni village in Masaba South, Kisii County, after several goats were killed in what locals suspect was a leopard attack during a night raid. The incident, which occurred on Thursday night, left at least two villagers counting losses after the mysterious animal reportedly stormed homesteads and attacked livestock before disappearing into nearby bushes. Residents woke up on Friday to distressing scenes of dead and injured goats scattered around their compounds, with visible bite marks and deep claw injuries suggesting the involvement of a wild predator. At least four goats were killed during the…
Kisii County Nominated Senator Essy Okenyuri has urged students to steer clear of drug and substance abuse. She said already the vice is steadily eroding the future of young people across the country. Speaking during a visit to St Francis Metembe High School in Bomachoge Borabu on Friday, the senator challenged learners to remain disciplined, focused on their studies and resistant to peer pressure. “Your future is precious. Do not gamble it away through drugs and bad company,” she told the students. “The choices you make today will determine the life you live tomorrow.” Okenyuri is expected to vie for…
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has announced an expansion of investigations into school heads accused of imposing illegal levies, warning that more institutions could be implicated. The move comes just days after the interdiction of the principal of Alliance Girls High School by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over an unauthorised fee increase. “What is currently ailing Alliance Girls could be duplicated elsewhere, and we must act decisively as a government,” Ogamba said during a press briefing in Kisii. The CS was speaking at Kisii National Polytechnic during the institution’s sixth graduation ceremony on Thursday. He issued a stern warning…
The political contest for Nyaribari Chache parliamentary seat has taken a new twist after Communications Authority board official Okeng’o Nyambane declared his bid, setting up a potentially bruising battle with incumbent MP Zaheer Jhanda. Nyambane’s entry adds to a growing field of aspirants seeking to unseat Jhanda, who is expected to defend his seat on a ticket allied to William Ruto’s camp ahead of the next General Election. Also in the race is Dr. Joseph Birundu, a close associate of Fred Matiang’i, who is widely seen as re-emerging in national politics with a potential presidential bid. Nyambane has already begun…
Kisii County Senator Richard Momoima Onyonka Wednesday announced the sudden death of his mother Teresia Nyaboke Omoke. The Matriarch passed om the age of 81 while receiving treatment at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi. In a heartfelt message,Senator Onyonka described his late mother as a strong, loving, and dedicated matriarch whose life deeply shaped his values and public service journey. He joined family members, relatives, and leaders from across the country in mourning the loss, noting that her passing is a great blow not only to the family but also to those who knew her closely. Mama Teresia had been…