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Kisii County has found itself in the eye of the political storm in recent months, with tensions rising among our leaders. The escalating rifts and public displays of discontent have left many “Omogusii” residents concerned about the impact on governance and development in our region. The very essence of politics lies in the clash of […]
There is a debate on why only a handful of women have made it to elective positions in Kisii and Nyamira counties. The two counties are yet to elect a woman to the position of a Member of Parliament, senator, or governor. A live talk show organized on the 1st of December 2023, at a […]
By Moffat Ratemo President William Ruto announced a comprehensive reshuffle of his Cabinet on Wednesday night, focusing on mergers and restructuring within the government ministries. One of the prominent changes includes the expansion of the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, which now includes the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, under the leadership of […]
By Moffat Ratemo Dolphene Nyangara Onkoba, a Jubilee Party nominated MCA in Nyamira County, finds herself in a state of apprehension after receiving threatening messages from an anonymous phone number. These threats are allegedly linked to a legal case she has filed before the Court of Appeal, adding a new layer of concern to an […]
Kisii Senator Richard Onyoka now says that President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga have at least 24 hours to save or break the country. Speaking on Tuesday 18th June, Onyonka said if Kenya is left to break, rebuilding it will be a very difficult task. “I think the leaders of our country need […]
The High Court, on Monday, 3rd July, dismissed President William Ruto’s appointment of 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs), terming the positions unconstitutional. Following the rulling done on Monday, political Judges Kanyi Kimondo, Hedwig Ong’udi and Aleem Visram stated that public participation in the creation of the CAS post was only conducted for 23 occupants and […]
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has declared a day of protests for Friday the 7th of July. He says that the protests are aimed at expressing rejection of President William Ruto’s newly announced tax measures. Speaking at the homecoming ceremony of the newly elected Luo Council of Elders chairman in Kisumu on Sunday, Odinga asked Kenyans […]
By Whitney Akunga A section of Kisii MCAs have threatened to file a petition for the removal of South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro as a Majority Whip. The leaders led by Kisii Deputy Governor Dr. Robert Monda said that they have given Inspector General of the police Japhet Koome 24 hrs. to arrest the Member […]
By Whitney Akunga Besieged Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol has been impeached on Thursday 8th June 2023 in a motion chaired by the Yimbo East MCA, Francis Otieno in Siaya. This is after all the 42 members of the Siaya County Assembly (MCAs) voted to remove him from office, in a motion premised on grounds […]
By Whitney Akunga President William Ruto has promised to do whatever it takes to unite Kenya, at the National Prayer Breakfast, themed Reconciliation between God and Men, held on 7th June at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. Speaking during this meeting which was skipped with opposition leaders, President Ruto said that unity is necessary to promote […]
