The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued an alert warning of heavy rainfall expected across most parts of the country from Thursday, October 23, to Wednesday, October 30. According to Advisory No. 03/2025, released Wednesday morning, the ongoing rains in the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and Highlands West of …
Read More »KQ Adds Extra Flights to Kisumu Ahead of Raila Odinga’s Burial in Bondo
Kenya Airways has announced an increase in flight frequency to Kisumu over the weekend to accommodate the surge in travel demand following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. In a statement released on Friday, the national carrier said the move aims to ensure smooth travel for thousands of …
Read More »Kisumu Court Frees Two Suspects in Car Theft Syndicate on Bail
A Kisumu court has released two suspects linked to a motor vehicle theft syndicate on KSh 500,000 bail each, with a surety of a similar amount. The two, identified as Michael Mwaga and Peter Andei, had been detained following their arrest in connection with an alleged car theft ring. The …
Read More »Miwani Sugarcane Farmers Oppose Conversion of Farmland to Housing Estates
Sugarcane farmers in Miwani, Kisumu County, have strongly opposed a proposal to convert over 100 acres of farmland into residential developments, warning that the move would cripple the sugar industry and threaten food security. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel During a public participation forum convened by environmental consultants …
Read More »Kisumu: Man Stabbed to Death in Dispute Over Girlfriend at a Funeral
An 18-year-old man was stabbed to death during a confrontation over a girlfriend at a funeral in Karateng village, Maseno area of Kisumu County. According to police, the victim, identified as Collins Hongo, was involved in a dispute with another man during the funeral on July 19. The altercation escalated, …
Read More »Gachagua Arrives in Kisumu as Opposition Eyes Western Kenya Support
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has landed in Kisumu ahead of a pivotal two-day tour aimed at strengthening the opposition’s influence in Western Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The visit is seen as part of a calculated strategy to rally political backing and extend the opposition’s reach …
Read More »28-Year-Old Man Killed by Mob in Kisumu
A 28-year-old man, Maurice Otieno Okeyo, lost his life in a mob justice incident in Seme Subcounty, Kisumu, after he allegedly went on a violent spree, injuring a resident and causing extensive damage to property. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The fatal attack occurred within his uncle’s compound …
Read More »Two Men Found Dead in Separate Incidents in Kisumu
A 21-year-old man was discovered dead in a suspected suicide case in Rumorio village, Kisumu West, on the night of March 19. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident was reported at approximately 10:45 p.m. by a local resident, John Kipkemboi. Police arrived at the scene and found …
Read More »Cholera Outbreak Claims Three Lives in Kisumu
Health officials have issued a warning after cholera claimed the lives of three individuals in Kisumu County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Dr. Gregory Ganda, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Medical Services, Health, and Sanitation, confirmed that all three victims tested positive for cholera. The first …
Read More »Fire Destroys 14 Houses in Obunga Slums, Kisumu
A devastating fire broke out early Sunday morning in the Obunga slums in Kisumu Central, destroying 14 houses. The blaze, which began around 4 a.m., left nothing behind, as all belongings were consumed by the flames. ALSO READ: Polio Vaccine Safe and Effective, Says Amoth Local resident Edward Onyango reported that …
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