Tag Archives: Kisii

National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Chairperson Samuel Kobia has announced the commission’s intention to urge Parliament to rename certain counties associated with particular ethnic groups, aiming to mitigate potential ethnic discrimination. Kobia specified ten counties, including Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Nandi, Kisii, Turkana, Embu, Samburu, Taita Taveta, West Pokot, and …

By: BBC An Australian woman accused of killing three people by feeding them poisonous mushrooms for lunch has pleaded not guilty to murder. Erin Patterson, 49, faces three counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder in July last year. Police also claim that she tried to kill her …

By:KNA At least 52,000 needy students in secondary schools and Vocational Training Centres in Kisii are set to benefit from a Sh245 million County Bursary Fund for the year 2024.   The Bursary kitty has been increased from Sh145 million to Sh245 million and each of the 45 electoral wards …

Police in Kisii town are searching for a pastor of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) church who is alleged to have molested a 10-year-old fourth-grade student in the Kiogoro area of Nyaribari Chache constituency on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The child is said to have been sent by her …

Two police officers in Kisii County are at risk of being fired after organizing a party with illicit brew inside the cells. According to Kisii County Commissioner, Mr. Patrick Mukuria, the surprising incident occurred on January 25, 2024, at Rioma police station. “An investigation has revealed that two officers serving …

Governor Simba Arati of Kisii on Wednesday launched 2,841 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to enhance local health services. During the event at Gusii Stadium in Kisii town, the Governor distributed kits, including mobile phones, to the CHPs, aiming to improve the range and quality of their services. Arati highlighted that …

Comedian Eric Omondi faced backlash from his followers on Tuesday after he rallied them to contribute funds for the construction of a ‘wrong’ bridge in Kisii. The incident unfolded when a distressing video circulated, depicting a young schoolgirl navigating a dilapidated, lengthy bridge over a turbulent river, constructed from aged …

A school dormitory in Kisii suffered a devastating fire, destroying property valued at Ksh.10 million. The incident, which occurred at Nyakoiba Mixed Secondary School at 5 am on Friday, is currently under investigation by the Kisii police. Tom Anjere, the county commissioner, revealed that the inferno caused significant losses to …

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is calling for the urgent transfer of Kisii County Police Commander Charles Kasses following recent outbreaks of violence at events attended by Kisii Governor Simba Arati. The party asserts that Governor Arati’s life is at risk. Addressing the media in Kisii on Friday, ODM Secretary …

Tom Anjere, the County Commissioner of Kisii, has cautioned political leaders against engaging in violent confrontations during public gatherings. He emphasized that the government will not tolerate disorderly meetings, and individuals found responsible will face legal consequences. Anjere expressed disapproval of a recent incident at Nyakembene market in Gucha South …