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Senator Nyamu faces disciplinary team over Dubai debacle
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu. [File, Standard] Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu will appear before the United Democratic Alliance Disciplinary Committee today over her alleged ‘shameful’ conduct. The committee chaired by Charles Njenga summoned the senator last year following a viral video in which Nyamu was at a party in Dubai on December 16, 2022. In a letter dated Monday, December 19, 2022,… → Read More
Ward rep loses seat in petition, vows to challenge ruling
The petition was filed by former Esise Ward Representative Joseph Ondari. A ward representative in Nyamira County has lost his seat in an election petition. Josiah Mang’era of Esise Ward suffered a political blow on Friday after the court ruled against him, citing electoral irregularities. Keroka Law Courts Magistrate Bethuel Kimutai said there were no counter folds in some ballot boxes used in… → Read More
Governor Arati yet to release staff audit report
Simba Arati is yet to release a staff headcount report for the 5,900 staff, more than a month after he launched the exercise. → Read More
Youth in Kisii begin tree planting project, performing arts to stop drug abuse
Kisii has been one of the most affected areas by drug and substance abuse, particularly among young people. → Read More
No arrests yet in case of 3-year-old boy whose eyes were gouged out
No arrest has been made so far even as police officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations camp the area to find out what could have led to such an inhumane act. → Read More
Pain for farmers as potato factory's doors remain shut
Migori County’s Sh117m Getong’anya sweet potato processing factory’s gates have remained closed since it was launched in March. → Read More
Widows of former Bonchari MP battle to control family estate
Judge Rose Ougo has ordered former Bonchari MP Oroo Oyioka’s first wife to file for grant of letters of administration. → Read More
University staff want more robust debate on pension deductions
University employees are against the implementation of a proposal to increase social security fund deductions without public participation. → Read More
Traders cry foul over notice to leave Usenge market
The traders said county officials have been threatening to demolish their structures and confiscate their goods without giving them an alternative area for their businesses. → Read More
Tough lessons await Machogu on curriculum changes
The politician who made an unsuccessful attempt to clinch the Kisii governor seat is an education enthusiast. → Read More
Nyanza hopes for re-run as Supreme court decides
The decision of the Supreme Court on the presidential election petition could usher in new political patterns in Nyanza. → Read More
Delays, technical hitches reported as aspirants rush to clear with IEBC
Several political aspirants in the forthcoming August 9 polls were forced to wait for hours at various IBEC stations as the commission started the verification and clearance exercise. → Read More
Cliff Momanyi, missing medic in Sharon Otieno murder case, returns home
Cliff Momanyi, the clinical officer who went missing after testifying in Sharon Otieno murder case, has returned home. → Read More
Janet Ongera faces fierce ODM primaries as 15 seek her seat
Ongera, who rescinded her plan to contest for the governor's seat, will face off with most of the aspirants at the Orange party nominations. → Read More
Fake KDF man storms police station, harasses officer on duty
The suspect allegedly assaulted a police officer he claimed was not dressed appropriately while manning the police desk. → Read More
Families of four lynching victims now say their lives are in danger
Lawyer John Khaminwa says they have presented a list of more suspects to the police. → Read More
Teenage mother has twins joined at the abdomen
A 19-year-old gave birth to conjoined twins in a private hospital in Kisii. → Read More
Raila heads to Kisii as Ongwae succession politics hots up
Raila's visit to the region comes at a time when some top party leaders from the region have been split over succession politics. → Read More
Kisii University senate yet to decide fate of students sent home over fees protests
The Kisii University Senate is yet to decide whether to recall hundreds of second-year students sent home after they went on strike a month ago. → Read More
Father's testimony against deceased son sets policeman free
The testimony of a father whose son was shot dead in a family dispute has seen a police officer walk to liberty. → Read More