Former Chief Justice David Maraga vowed he would go all the way to the ballot as presidential contender, brushing off calls to stand down for any other candidate. He further rejected the accusations that he was a state project adding that deep concern for the deteriorating status of affairs in the country pushed him to seek presidency. In an exclusive interview Monday night at his Karen residence, Maraga spoke of being “appalled by the ongoings-on in the country” adding that he is on course to give politics a human face. He said this enough has nudged him to chase the…
Author: Magati Obebo
The national government has announced the recommissioning of Suneka Airstrip in Kisii County to allow works for its expansion. President William Ruto who had initially decommissioned the airstrip setting stage for the affordable housing project appear to had caved in to pressure during a Gusii leader’s visit to State House Friday last week signalling willingness to have repair works resume. Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba announced the recommissioning of the facility Friday adding that the President wants the work to resume soon. The airstrip was initially earmarked among several others across the country for upgrades during the Uhuru Kenyatta government.…
Friends, family, and community members gathered Friday in solemn unity to bid farewell to Dominic Gichana, a man remembered not just for how he died, but more profoundly for how he lived. He was the father of showy Kitutu Chache North politician Don Bosco Gichana. In the emotional funeral held at Marani playing grounds, speaker after speaker painted the portrait of a man who embraced life with passion, integrity, and a generous heart. As a requiem mass got underway, a known goon however went amok sparking momentary panic among hundreds of mourners. Witnesses said the thug had early erected an illegal…
Kisii Governor Simba Arati Wednesday vowed to work closely with President William Ruto to foster development in the region. He spoke as the government unveiled a plan to construct a Sh350 million market at Nyambera area, a Kisii town suburb. Arati, however, said he was not running away from the fact that the community was planning to front former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi for President. “Yes we have him but we are going to do politics at the right time, for now let’s focus on doing development for our people,” he told an enthusiastic crowd at the Green Grocery…
Gubernatorial hopeful Dr. Enock Ondari assured Kisii County residents that his leadership will be anchored on integrity and accountability if he wins the seat. The county, he observed, continues to suffer setbacks due to corruption, nepotism, and misuse of public resources. He vowed to run a transparent administration that prioritizes the welfare of the people. Ondari who was speaking during at a burial Friday in Gesusu, Masaba South, emphasized that integrity would be the guiding principle of his government. “Kisii needs leaders who are honest and committed to service. I promise to lead with integrity and ensure that every coin…
Newly admitted university students were Tuesday urged to avoid falling into the trap of excessive partying as they begin campus life. At a function in Nyabisia, in Masige West, various leaders warned the freshers that the excitement of newfound freedom in high institutions of learning can tempt them into destructive habits thus derailing their academic goals. “University is a golden opportunity to shape your future, not a license for reckless living,” Masige West Ward Rep Jacob Bagaka said. Already, he said there are many bright students who have wasted their potential through endless partying, peer pressure, and neglecting studies. The…
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…
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…