The worst of Trump's tariffs on trade has passed, says report

StanChart global outlook predicts trade consensus between America and the rest of the individual countries. Debate on tariffs impact has transcended beyond possible economic losses.

By Stanley Ongwae, Graham Kajilwa 28 days ago

Power tussle in Nyamira as Speaker expels 10 MCAs, suspends 3 others

All the MCAs who were suspended are allies of the impeached Speaker, Mr Enock Okero.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Shock as man butchers wife, cooks her body parts

Residents of Bosansa village in Nyacheki, Kisii County, are reeling in shock after a man killed his wife, dismembered the body, cooked some parts and fed them to their children.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

County turns to tech to counter biting milk shortage

Nyamira County has launched a new initiative to improve the quality of dairy breeds in the region amid a biting milk shortage.

By Stanley Ongwae 1 month ago

Call for ceasefire after pastor mediating warring factions in Nyamira dies

The effort to reconcile the County Assembly of Nyamira with the Executive suffered a setback after the clergyman who was leading the mediation died.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

High Court upholds impeachment of Nyamira Speaker Okero

Court upholds Nyamira County Assembly speaker Enock Okero's impeachment, nullifies all notices he had published since October 2024 ouster

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Yiembe's dream of officiating at Club World Cup comes true

Kenyan Referee Eliezer Onyango Yiembe has every reason to smile after the government came to his rescue and helped him fulfill his dream of officiating in the Fifa Club World Cup championships.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Nyamira nurses down tools over unmet demands

Nurses in Nyamira County have vowed to paralyze services in healthcare facilities after they went on strike over what they termed frustrations by the county government leadership.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Senate outlaws Nyamira Speaker faction, declares parallel sittings illegal

Senate outlawed the faction of Nyamira County Assembly headed by Speaker Enock Okero and nullified all businesses that were done outside gazetted Assembly chambers.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

No peace at Nyamira Assembly as one faction drags feet to truce

Reconciliation efforts in Nyamira County Assembly failed Tuesday as Speaker Enock Okero's faction boycotted the House reopening, citing alleged assassination plots.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Showdown looms as rival Nyamira Assembly camps meet

A showdown is expected Tuesday at the Nyamira County Assembly as two rival factions prepare to meet for the first time in six months to deliberate on a Senate report.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

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Matiang'i's 2027 bid threatens Ruto and Raila's grip on Gusii

Observers believe that the entry of Matiang'i into the political powerplay is likely to complicate the situation for Ruto and Raila as the Gusii region seeks to chart a new path.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Matiang'i declares 2027 top seat bid, vows to solve country's woes

Matiang'i made the declaration in Kisii on Friday during his maiden return to the region after a long absence since 2022, when Kenya Kwanza took over the reins of power.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

"I am ready!" Matiang'i officially declares 2027 presidential bid

Ex-Interior CS Fred Matiang'i formally declares 2027 presidential bid, cites huge public demand for country's revival after consultations with national leaders.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Tale of Kisii squatters who live near 500 acres of idle land

Families that have lived as squatters in their ancestral land in Kisii Town for six decades heaved sighs of relief after the Senate Committee for Lands visited the area to hear their case.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Most KCSE candidates yet to apply for varsity courses

More than half of the KCSE candidates who qualified for university have not applied for their respective degree courses, with 10 days remaining.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Death of mother, unborn twins sparks calls to shut down Kisii dispensary

The legislators also recommended an audit into the death incident, saying it was important that the truth be known about what led to the incident.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Echoes of War: Ogamba faces teachers backlash over playwright ban

CS Ogamba was met with fury from teachers who told him to reconsider the government's decision to ban schools from dramatising content by playwrights who are non-teachers.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Ex-Speaker and his aide charged over 'illegal' recruitment

Former Kisii Speaker David Kombo and an assembly staff have been arraigned in court over alleged employment scandal.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Kisii ex-speaker David Kombo, aide in court over alleged job scandal

Kombo who also served for two terms as South Mugirango MP was arrested on Monday evening at Kajiado before he was transported to Kisii.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Jubilee asks Kalonzo to back Matiang'i for presidency

Jubilee Party delegates from Kisii and Nyamira Counties want Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i in the 2027 General Election.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Kalonzo, Wamalwa want military kept out of civilian protests

Opposition leaders on Monday renewed calls for President William Ruto to withdraw the gazette notice authorising Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) involvement in civilian demonstrations.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Gusii leaders split over Matiang'i, Maraga's State House ambitions

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has dismissed accusations that he is attempting to sabotage former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's presidential ambitions.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Nyamira pastor and police officer arrested for assaulting widow

Police in Nyamira have arrested a pastor and a police officer for allegedly participating in last week's horrific attack on a woman for allegedly refusing to do a burial rite.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Police launch investigations after university student dies from alleged caning

Brian Mogaka, a 22-year-old student at Chuka University, is said to have died while being disciplined by his uncles at their home in Nyakongo, Nyamira North.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Three arrested for beating widow who refused to bury her husband

Three men linked to last Friday's barbaric act of beating a widow to force her to do a cultural rite at the graveside of her dead husband in Nyamira County have been arrested.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Kisii county in a spot after woman dies of prolonged labour

A section of Kisii residents have expressed their anger at governor Simba Arati's administration after a 27-year-old woman died at a local dispensary after prolonged labour pains.

By Stanley Ongwae and Sammy Omingo 4 months ago

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Listen to youth, Raila told after Kisii booing

The ODM leader was heckled during a Shabana FC-Sportpesa event at Gusii Stadium.Some leaders accused the youth of being disrespectful to the veteran politician.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

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Raila booed in Kisii days after deal with Ruto

The ODM leader normally receives cheers whenever he tours Kisii and Nyamira counties.He defended the MoU he signed with Ruto.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Alarm as strange disease strikes villages in Kisii

Residents of Amarondo village in Kisii County are struggling with a disease that is yet to be fully identified but which authorities have now said is waterborne.

By Stanley Ongwae 5 months ago

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Gusii unity threatens Raila and Ruto's grip

As political tensions rise in Gusii, Ruto and Raila face a tough task to retain the region's support.A growing number of locals want Fred Matiangi.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Witch hunters and murderers in Kisii sentenced to 40 years

Amos Nyakundi Hesborn Gichana and Okari sentenced to 40 years each while the teenager who was aged 17 during the act was handed a lighter sentence of 15 years.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

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How witchcraft allegations got four women killed

Evans Ogeto Okari and his son Makworo hosted the killing party in their home where Makworo kicked first victim as a way of identifying her during a parade.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

School projects stall in Nyamira after contractors exit over pay

The projects funded by the Kuwait govenment were launched in July last year but the works were abandoned at the initial stages of construction.

By Stanley Ongwae 6 months ago

Our son Ian Sing'oei drowned, family says

The family of Ian Sing'oei whose body was found in Mwiki, Kasarani, Nairobi, on Saturday has said he drowned in a river.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Maombi's prayer finally heard as his Swahili country hit goes viral

Samson Maombi's trending country music hit Nitauimba Wimbo Mpya and electrifying performance during President Ruto's New Year dinner at the Kisii State Lodge is proof he has become a darling to many.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Nyamira celebrates Momanyi's victory at homecoming party

Nyamira County and the American state of Minnesota will soon forge a collaborative engagement on socio-economic affairs, thanks to the Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Nyamira celebrates Momanyi's victory at homecoming party

Nyamira County and the American state of Minnesota will soon forge a collaborative engagement on socio-economic affairs, thanks to Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Kisii lovers found dead holding hands to be buried today

The two lovers who were found dead while holding hands at a rented apartment in Kisii Town are set to be buried at their respective homes on Friday.

By Stanley Ongwae 7 months ago

Woman MP wants men convicted of sexual offences castrated

Men convicted of sexual offences risk being chopped off their members or face life imprisonment if a proposal by Kisii Woman Rep Dorice Donya is adopted.

By Stanley Ongwae 8 months ago