Kisii Deputy Governor Elijah Obebo Sarturday cautioned youths in Masaba South Sub-County against harassing revenue collection officers, saying such actions undermine service delivery and hurt the county’s economic growth. He said revenue officers are a crucial extension of the devolved unit who play a critical role in mobilizing funds that support essential services. Any intimidation, obstruction or violence against the officers while on duty would not be tolerated, warned Obebo. “When the officers are harassed or prevented from doing their work, it is the residents ultimately suffer,” the deputy governor said. Obebo sparatey called on former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel…
Author: Magati Obebo
Kisii Governor Simba Arati Friday led the hundreds of the county residents to mark Jamhuri Day and took on critics uncomfortable with his dalliance with President William Ruto. Arati said he had no intention, now or soon, to distance himself politically from Ruto. The County boss said he and his people were already reaping big from the partnership and he would not abandon “milking”. The ODM Deputy Party Leader told those who want him out thay they were daydreaming. “Those who call me a milk man, should know I would not shy away from associating with him (Ruto) until I…
Kisii Marathon enthusiast Caleb Ondieki, was by Thursday December 11, 2025 yet to meet President William Ruto despite completing an extraordinary 314-kilometre run to secure audience with him. Ondieki left Kisii town on October 4, 2025 and arrived in Nairobi four days later with hopes of meeting the President in State House. Two months later, the meeting with the Head of State had not been confirmed by officials. The Kisii United Democratic Alliance Party coordinator, however suspects “political interference” for perverting the entire plan. “It had been an extraordinarily long wait as even the leaders asked to facilitate the meeting…
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu ordered the Kisii county government to pay two ex-Chief Officers Sh5.2 million for wrongful termination of service. Former Public Participation Chief Officer Casper Ondoro and his counterpart at the Youth and Sports Department, Helina Moranga were interdicted last year for alleged misconduct. In a judgement delivered on December 11, 2025, Justice Nzioki wa Makau ruled that Ondoro’s dismissal was unfair because the short show cause period did not offer him sufficient time to mount a defence. “It defeats the entire logic of the process to subject an employee to a shortened period…
The recent mini-polls in Nyamira have have exposed a growing undercurrent of unease among the rank-and-file supporters of president Ruto’s UDA party in the larger Gusii region. What should have been a routine reaffirmation of support has instead become a signal that the political wind — even in “friendly” territory — may be fast shifting. The undercurrents are deep, sending an avalanche of jitters to those allied with the UDA party, and it is not going down without a fight though. President William Ruto, aware of the same rising Dr Fred Matiangi wave, through proxies, has now launched a fresh…
Kisii County’s Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda Monday vowed to continue distributing beans and rice to residents in his constituency, rubbishing a wave of criticism that the practice amounts to voter bribery and undermines democratic processes. The legislator said the food parcel distributions were part of his long-standing commitment to support vulnerable households, not a tactic to influence political loyalty. “People are hungry today, not after the next election,” Jhanda told residents of Bobaracho Ward during a meeting at Kamel Park Hotel. “If I have the means to help, I will help. Those calling it vote-buying are out of touch…
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo vowed to focus on development after he survived an impeachment. He said he will also seek unity in the area for development. “We are stronger than obstacles. Going forward, nothing will distract us from serving and delivering development to the people of Nyamira County,” he said after the motion was defeated at the Senate. Other handlers credited the embattled County boss’ new political lifeline to Kisii Governor Simba Arati. On Wednesday, Nyaribo said he had now found a new resolve to intensify development efforts across Nyamira County . He was impeached by the Assembly but the…
Three anti-Governor Simba Arati ward representatives in Kisii Tuesday cried foul after suspected goons vandalized their cars at the Assembly parking lot. Masimba Ward Member of County Assembly Bouse Mairura, Bobasi Boitangare’s Thomas Obare and Nicodemus Omeamba (Boochi Borabu) said at least 20 masked goons invaded the parking lot and sawed off the tyres from cars on Tuesday morning. There was no immediate report of theft from the cars. “If in this county, this is what happens when you dare to question, critique, or demand accountability it is sad,” Mairura said in a social media post. The MCA spoke of…
President William Ruto on Saturday fired back at his critics, dismissing them as “average thinkers with no clear agenda for the country.” Ruto said the opposition, in its current form, had yet to give him any substantive reason to view them differently. “They should tell us what their plan is. If they have a vision, let them say it. We have the affordable housing programme going, and to achieve more we must accelerate the construction of our roads. Now tell us—what is your plan?” posed the President. He spoke during a church service at Embassy Chapel at Kisii Primary School…
Kisii County Woman Representative Donya Toto Monday called for the castration of convicted defilement offenders, saying the rising cases of sexual violence demand “bold and uncompromising action.” The current penalties, she observed , were not deterrent enough sparking a spike in defilement incidents in the villages. “Our children are under threat, and we cannot continue treating this issue casually,” she said. “Anyone who destroys the life of a child through defilement should face consequences harsh enough to stop others from even thinking about it.” Toto was speaking outside her offices in Kisii after extending help to about 200 teenage mothers…
The Chinese embassy in Nairobi confirmed the dismissal of its national captured in a viral video while assaulting a Kenyan staff. It termed the incident isolated. The two were working at a private company together before the vicious attack happened. The reason for the attack by the Chinese national was not immediately known. It unfolded inside what appeared to be a mabati factory. The confrontation was caught on camera as the Chinese national picked up an iron sheet from a pile that lay on the floor and used it to assault the helpless worker who raised his hands as if…
Presidential hopeful Fred Matiangi Friday said the country under President William Ruto, is captured by a “leadership so clueless and incompetent ” to be of any better good to the citizens. He also credited the release of two Kenyan activitists from Uganda to former president Uhuru Kenyatta. “How else can you describe this if not grave incompetence,” he said. Matiangi is angling for presidency on the Jubilee Party . He was referring to activists -Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo – who were abducted by Ugandan soldiers in on Oct. 1, shortly after attending a rally by Museveni’s most prominent challenger,…
Nyamira senatorial hopeful Philemon Morara Apiemi has lashed out at the county leadership over the deteriorating state of infrastructure in the region. He further spoke of complacency and inefficiency by the governor in improving the road network in the villages. “Look at this for example, one can barely make it through without a big car ,even my team of doctors assisting with the free medical camp here have reported delays due to the bad road,” stated Apiemi. Apiemi was speaking late Tuesday during a free medical camp at Riajerusha SDA church in West Mugirango. At least 600 residents benefited from…
Leaders Thursday called on parents across the country to step up supervision and engagement with their children during the December holidays to stop unnecessary problems. This comes amid growing concerns about children safety, online exposure, and increased idle time during the December holidays. Already there are claims of some unscrupulous parents forcing their daughters to undergo female genital mutilation during the holiday seasons. On Thursday, political leaders and education stakeholders said the long break often leads to spikes in reports of unsupervised youth activity, cyberbullying, and involvement in risky behavior. “When schools close, the structure and monitoring that teachers provide…
The family of a police officer killed by bandits in Laikipia is demanding the arrest and prosecution of two chiefs in Etago Sub-County, Kisii County, over alleged assault and destruction of property during his burial. At Ruora Village, Moticho Ward, Etago Sub-County, James Mogoi, the father of the late Douglas Mogoi lamented his painful journey to secure justice amid alleged sabotage from those in authority. Douglas, the police officer, died while undergoing treatment at the Nanyuki Referral Hospital after he was shot by bandits at a camp in Laikipia North Sub-County. According to Mogoi, the confrontation began when he disagreed…