Isaiah Gwengi
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Azimio MPs oppose 'unconstitutional' positions
National Assembly Opiyo Wandayi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Azimio lawmakers have threatened to sue the government for creating unconstitutional positions. The MPs led by Minority Leader in the National Assembly Opiyo Wandayi said it was shameful for President William Ruto’s government to create offices for the loyalists and their families. Speaking on Friday in his Ugunja constituency, Wandayi… → Read More
MP Samuel Atandi, Siaya County Assembly in war of words over development
Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi during an interview at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on November 2, 2022. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] A war of words has erupted between Alego-Usonga MP Samuel Atandi and Siaya assembly Speaker George Okode over the county’s poor development record. Mr Atandi claimed that the relationship between the assembly and the executive was poor. Speaking on Friday after the… → Read More
Infant burnt to death after house caught fire in Bondo
According to the police report, the little boy was sleeping when his parents’ house caught fire. → Read More
Keep off politics, Raila Odinga asks church
Raila condemned a section of the country's religious leadership whom he says are out to impress the government at the expense of promoting democratic ideals. → Read More
Brian Achieng wins South Gem by-election, trouncing ODM's Wanga
South Gem ward by-election: Independent candidate Brian Achieng declared winner with 3,569 votes against ODM's Polycarp Wanga who got 3,453 votes. → Read More
Eight injured as chaos break out during South Gem by-election
At least eight people were injured on Thursday afternoon, December 8, after chaos erupted during South Gem Ward by-election in Gem Constituency, Siaya County. → Read More
Orengo ready to work with Ruto but wants politics out of development
Orengo, who is a close ally of ODM party leader Raila Odinga, said majority of Siaya people will still seek political direction from him. → Read More
Police officer injured in road accident
The constable was driving a police vehicle from Yala towards Ugunja when an oncoming trailer lost control and rammed on his vehicle → Read More
Police officer burnt to death, colleagues injured in Ugunja accident
A police officer died and two of his colleagues injured after their vehicle was involved in a road accident at Ugunja. → Read More
'Plate of omena' is now a luxury meal for residents
For small-scale traders who used to buy a 90killogramme bag of omena at Sh10,200, the same quantity is now being bought at Sh15,000. → Read More
There are no new bodies from River Yala, KNCHR says
Early this week, the National Police Service also dismissed reports that new bodies were retrieved from the river, terming the reporting as inaccurate and grossly misleading to the public. → Read More
Seven unknown bodies still lie at Yala morgue
Seven bodies believed to have been retrieved from River Yala are still lying at Yala sub-county hospital mortuary → Read More
Cultural centre lies in ruins despite renovation budget
The expansive field played host to various cultural activities such as the annual Got Ramogi Cultural Festival, and sports such as football and bicycle races. → Read More
Siaya Governor James Orengo rejects claims of construction of new palatial homes
This claim attracted sharp criticism from the public, who accused the administration of misplaced priorities. → Read More
You are now our president, Bondo residents tell William Ruto
Residents of Bondo town, the home of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga are asking President-elect William Ruto not to sideline the region. → Read More
'Opinion polls lied to us', Bondo residents say after IEBC announcement
The air of euphoria that had seeped into all corners of Bondo in the run-up to August 9 presidential election has worn out. → Read More
'Opinion polls lied to us', Bondo residents say after IEBC announcement
The air of euphoria that had seeped into all corners of Bondo in the run-up to August 9 presidential election has worn out. → Read More
Passionate teacher gains ground on writing dream
An alumnus of Kenyatta University, Mr Otieno is proof of the adage ‘nothing is as important as passion’. → Read More
Raila Odinga's allies intensify calls for six-piece voting in ODM strongholds
ODM leaders asked the electorate to vote for Orange party candidates to ensure the Azimio One Kenya alliance presidential flag bearer is not a toothless president if elected. → Read More
Raila Odinga's allies intensify calls for six-piece voting in ODM strongholds
ODM leaders asked the electorate to vote for Orange party candidates to ensure the Azimio One Kenya alliance presidential flag bearer is not a toothless president if elected. → Read More