Tag: Siaya

Two police officers arrested over robbery with violence case

Two police officers were on Wednesday, August 18, nabbed by their colleagues after they were linked to robbery with violence. In a police report seen by K24 Digital, Martin Murimi and Albert Kimutai who are attached to Sawagongo police post in Gem Constituency, Siaya County were arrested by officers attached to Kisumu police station. “They […]

Mysterious disappearance of businessman causes family agony

The family of a Siaya based businessman who disappeared mysteriously a fortnight ago is now calling on the police and well-wishers to help in tracing him. Joshua Wanjala Odhiambo, 34, who is a businessman at Boro trading centre in Siaya County has not been seen since June 30, 2021, when he left his shop at […]

Planning to go out? Why weatherman wants you to stay indoors this weekend

Kenyans have been cautioned to prepare for a colder weekend coupled with rains in various parts of country. In a Friday, July 9 statement, the Kenya Meteorological Department advised Kenyans to dress warmly and consume hot beverages so as to keep warm.  “Weekend is around the corner, don’t miss weather updates if you are planning any […]

Covid-19 measures: Chaos as police disperse mourners at Jakoyo Midiwo’s burial

Chaos erupted at Ndori Primary School as the body of late Gem MP was flown to the institution for his burial ceremony. Police officers implementing Covid-19 protocols lobbed tear gas canisters to disperse hundreds of mourners who turned up for the ceremony. Trouble started when the mourners overrun the security officers moments after the helicopter […]

Rowdy bodaboda operators in Siaya burn down Assistant Chief’s home for denying them Disco Matanga permit

Police in Ukwala are investigating an incident where bodaboda operators allegedly burned down houses of Yenga Sub-location Assistant Chief Richard Ooko. Speaking to K24 Digital on phone, Ooko said he had to run for his dear life when the rowdy bodaboda operators stormed his home and torched all his three houses to ashes. “Nothing was […]

Police rescue woman, her 2-year-old daughter after 9 days in hands of kidnappers

The 20-year-old mother and her daughter had been staying at a relative’s house at Siaya’s Sindindi area days before their mysterious disappearance.

Siaya tracing those who came into contact with priest as clergyman tests positive for coronavirus

Catholic priest Richard Oduor jetted into the country on from Rome, Italy, which is the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in Europe.