Governor Nyong’o lauds Kisumu schools for impressive KCSE results
Kisumu County Governor Peter Anyang Nyong’o has praised teachers and candidates for their impressive performances in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary School (KCSE) exam results. In his congratulatory message to teachers and students in the region, Governor Nyong’o acknowledged the dedication and good discipline of the learners that played a key role in the […]
‘I took the daughter of the mountain to the lake’ – Larry Madowo spends quality time with Edith Kimani in Kisumu
CNN journalist Larry Madowo is spending quality time in Lake Victoria, Kisumu County with his long-rumored flame Edith Kimani. The two journalists, joined by a group of friends, appeared to be having the time of their lives, and Larry did not hold back from sharing the highlights on his X account. In one post, Madowo […]
10 safety tips to follow as floods devastate parts of the country
As heavy rains continue to devastate parts of the country, the government has issued an urgent advisory, warning residents in flood-prone areas to prioritize their safety. The advisory comes in the wake of widespread destruction, particularly in Kisumu County, where Ahero town in Nyando sub-county experienced severe flooding on Friday, November 29, 2024. According to […]
Two arrested as police seize suspected stolen goods in Kisumu
Two persons of interest believed to be behind the theft of household items in Kondele area, Kisumu County have been arrested. Confirming the arrests, detectives noted that the two, Fredrick Oduor Obonyo, 36, and his accomplice Eric Wesonga Wamere, are believed to be the recipients and marketers of the stolen valuables. ‘Following numerous reports of […]
Kisumu’s Kibuye market murders: Police arrest 21-year-old after 4-month manhunt
Police have arrested Samuel Otieno Odak in connection to the murders of Evans Opiyo and Mohammed Saleh which occurred on July 1, 2024 in Kisumu. The police announced Odak’s arrest on the afternoon of October 30, 2024, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn considerable public attention. The 21-year-old was taken into […]
Kisumu drug bust: Ksh13M bhang set ablaze in bold anti-narcotics initiative
In a significant move against drug trafficking, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) led the destruction of a substantial haul of Cannabis Sativa valued at approximately Ksh13,140,000. The operation, overseen by DCI Regional Coordinator for Nyanza, Lenny Kisaka, involved a collaborative effort among various stakeholders, including Kisumu County security teams, officers from the National Environment […]
Court issues warrant of arrest against senior police officer in Baby Pendo murder case
The High Court has issued a warrant of arrest against a senior police officer suspected to have been involved in the death of Baby Samantha Pendo in 2017. In a statement on Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the officer, Mohammed Baa, failed to appear in court […]