Lupita Nyong’o speaks of family ordeal and condemns Kenya’s crackdown
Actress Lupita Nyong’o has condemned the Kenyan authorities’ crackdown on huge anti-tax protests that began in June. Demonstrators were met with police brutality, according to rights groups, with dozens of people killed and numerous others abducted. Nyong’o, whose father was jailed and tortured under a former president, Daniel Arap Moi, told the BBC: “It is […]
Governor Nyong’o opposes direct payment of community health workers by national gov’t
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o now says he is opposed to the national government paying community health workers directly, saying it is against the law. In a statement, Nyong’o said the move to have the workers managed by the national government goes against the principles of the Constitution, which has devolved the health function to the […]
Nyong’o lauds Murkomen over decision to extend SGR to Kisumu
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has lauded Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for announcing the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Kisumu. In a statement, Nyong’o said if implemented, the extension of the SGR to Kisumu spur business growth in Kisumu and surrounding areas. “I would like to thank Transport Cabinet Secretary Hon Kipchumba […]
Anyang’ Nyong’o demands investigation after Kisumu accident claimed 17 lives
Kisumu Governor Professor Anyang’ Nyong’o has asked the police to open investigations following an increased number of accidents in the Nyanza region. In a statement on Monday, January 29, 2023, Nyong’o pointed out a possible laxity in the traffic police department leading to increased accidents. His statement comes hours after a bus belonging to Super […]
Governor Nyong’o condemns killing of 2 people along Kisumu-Kericho border
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o on Sunday, August 20 condemned the killing of two people linked to ethnic conflict at Nyakach along the Kisumu-Kericho border. In a statement, the county boss regretted that a disagreement over stock theft in the area had snow-balled into a full-scale armed ethnic conflict which has created unnecessary tension over the […]
Azimio demos kick off in Kisumu
Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition has kicked off its anti-government protests in Kisumu city, with Kisumu governor Professor Anyang’ Nyong’o and his deputy Mathews Owili leading. Also in the procession is Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron. Most shops and business entities in the Kisumu central business district remained closed, even as hundreds flocked to the […]
Grief engulfs Nyabondo High School as form one student dies in pit latrine
Grief has engulfed Nyabondo High School in Kisumu County after one student lost his life following the collapse of a pit latrine. The incident that occurred on Monday evening also left two other students fighting for their lives. The two were rushed to Nyabondo Mission Hospital where they are currently receiving treatment. Kisumu County Governor, […]