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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 …

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 …

Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has undertaken a reshuffle of Chief Officers in his administration to enhance service delivery. The reorganization affects several key departments, with some officers being reassigned to new roles and others either promoted or retained in their current positions. According to the Governor, this realignment is …

British companies are expressing strong interest in investing in Kisumu County to capitalize on the area’s significant economic opportunities in agriculture and the blue economy. Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner to Kenya, emphasized Kisumu’s strategic position as the gateway to Uganda and Tanzania, offering extensive prospects for both local …

The evening of Tuesday, February 13, 2024, turned tragic for residents of Kona Mbuta Manyatta area in Kisumu County when a man was fatally electrocuted while attempting to repair a Kenya Power pole. The incident occurred around 9 pm when the man, who operated a barber shop and also worked …

Authorities in Nyakach, Kisumu County, are investigating a case involving the discovery of a deceased woman in her home, followed by the lynching of her partner by a furious crowd. As per a police statement obtained by media, Brigid Amondi Ochieng, a 35-year-old educator at Obwola Secondary School, was found …

Moses Kuria, the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, arrived in Kisumu on Saturday to participate in the memorial service for Mzee Jaramogi Oginga Odinga. Kuria’s entrance occurred a little after 2:30 pm while the event was already in progress. Greeted warmly by the crowd, Kuria extended …

Alungo village in West Seme, Kisumu County, is experiencing heightened tension as a criminal gang has surfaced, targeting residences and demanding cash and valuables. The gang threatens to set houses on fire if their demands are not met, leading to a pervasive sense of fear among the residents. The alarming …

Water hyacinth has once again covered a section of Lake Victoria, causing disruptions to boat travel and impacting tourism. This resurgence of the weed, the first occurrence since 2018, has prompted stakeholders to urgently call on the government to intervene before the situation escalates. Prominent establishments affected by the water …