6 arrested in Kisumu over uncustomed goods
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested six with suspected uncustomed goods. In a statement on Sunday, September 15, 2024, DCI said that the six were arrested following an operation dubbed Operation Usalama, which involves 14 Eastern African countries. One of the suspects, Brian Ouya, was arrested at a beauty shop in […]
Kenya Power names 3 counties set to experience blackout on Monday
Different areas in three counties will experience power interruptions on Monday September 2, 2024. In a notice issued by Kenya Power on Sunday, September 1, 2024, the blackout will affect Nairobi, Kisumu and Homabay Counties. The outage which is expected to affect activities that depend on electricity is due to the planned system maintenance. Nairobi […]
‘Nyinyi ni wale wa kuchagua jembe?’ – Ruto calls on youth to seize nearly 10,000 new job offers
President William Ruto, during a visit to Kisumu on Saturday, announced nearly 10,000 job openings in the construction sector and urged local youth to seize the opportunity. The announcement came as President Ruto addressed a large crowd in Kondele before heading to commission the Lumumba Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu. Ruto outlined his administration’s plans […]
‘Aki ya Mungu nyinyi watu wa Kondele mumenitesa sana’ – Ruto hilariously recalls being stoned in Kisumu
President William Ruto was left surprised by the warm welcome he received from residents of Kondele, Kisumu, on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The scene was a stark contrast to the hostile reception he faced during his presidential campaign in November 2021, when his convoy was met with rocks and jeers. Addressing a large gathering in […]
Gachagua happily interacts with Kisumu residents during early morning stroll
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was on Thursday spotted interacting with Kisumu residents while strolling through various streets during his routine morning exercise. Gachagua who donned his signature ‘Riggy’ clothing brand was accompanied by a few security officers as he walked freely in Kisumu which was previously regarded as a hostile ground due to different political […]
GSU officer loses life after night attack in Kisumu
A General Service Unit (GSU) officer, was on Sunday, August 11, 2024, night killed in Manyatta slums in Kisumu by suspected criminals. The officer identified as Calvince Omondi, who was 25 years old, was in the company of friends when a knife-wielding gang attacked them. They were attacked and stabbed several times in their bodies, […]
Elderly wòman among 8 peòple rescued after being marooned by floods in Ahero
An elderly woman has been rescued alongside seven others from floodwaters in Ahero, Kisumu County after River Nyando broke its banks. According to a statement issued by the Kenya Red Cross (KRC) Society on Sunday, May 5, the incident left many stranded. “This elderly woman is one of the eight out of 40 people who […]