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Isaiah Gwengi

Bondo residents fault Orengo's Sh25 million ECD project

A section of residents have dismissed plans by Siaya Governor James Orengo's administration to construct a Sh25 million Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre in Bondo municipality.

Bondo residents fault Orengo's Sh25 million ECD project

County acquires 21 motorcycles to boost extension services

County acquires 21 motorcycles to boost extension services

Siaya records low mother-to-child HIV transmission

Siaya records low mother-to-child HIV transmission

Nyangera Primary: Siaya's 'forgotten' school crying out for help to stay afloat

Nyangera Primary: Siaya's 'forgotten' school crying out for help to stay afloat

County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status

Traders at Usenge, which was among the centres elevated to town status now cry for help, with their only prayer being for it to be downgraded to a market centre.

County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status

High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo found dead in his house

The 57-year-old judge was alone in the house when the incident occurred.

By 2 months ago

High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo found dead in his house

Questions as man defecates on Jesus Christ's statue at Bondo Catholic church

The motive of the incident is still unknown as nothing else was destroyed or stolen at the said premise.

By 3 months ago

Questions as man defecates on Jesus Christ's statue at Bondo Catholic church

Pay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government

The workers said payment of the arrears had been approved but they were yet to receive any money.

By 3 months ago

Pay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government

Nyong'o directs CECs to file weekly reports on projects' progress

The County has about Sh1 billion in pending Bills.

By 3 months ago

Nyong'o directs CECs to file weekly reports on projects' progress

Siaya MCAs approve Ogenga as assembly clerk

Ogenga emerged top among 11 candidates shortlisted for the position and was on Monday confirmed as the substantive assembly clerk.

By 3 months ago

Siaya MCAs approve Ogenga as assembly clerk

Audit exposes rot in stalled Sh23m Siaya bus park project

The tender for the construction of the bus park was awarded in March 2020 at a cost of Sh23 million.

By 4 months ago

Audit exposes rot in stalled Sh23m Siaya bus park project

10,000 farmers in Siaya to benefit from sunflower seeds

10,000 farmers in Siaya County are set to benefit from 16.35 metric tons of sunflower seeds.

By 4 months ago

10,000 farmers in Siaya to benefit from sunflower seeds

Siaya MCAs approve removal of assembly clerk

The House approved Olwero’s removal from office on grounds of alleged gross violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct and misbehaviour.

By 4 months ago

Siaya MCAs approve removal of assembly clerk

Orengo nominates new county public service board chairman

The position fell vacant following the demise of the former chairman Elijah Achoch last year.

By 5 months ago

Orengo nominates new county public service board chairman

Court dismisses case against embattled Siaya assembly clerk

A Magistrate Court in Siaya has ordered the withdrawal of a complaint against the suspended Siaya county assembly Clerk Felix Olwero.

By 5 months ago

Court dismisses case against embattled Siaya assembly clerk

Controversy over newly created Usigu sub-county

Usigu has been serving as the divisional headquarters for more than five decades.

By 5 months ago

Controversy over newly created Usigu sub-county

Police officer killed in Rarieda, firearm stolen

Police officer killed and a firearm stolen after rowdy youth attacked officers during a crackdown on illicit brew in Rarieda, Siaya; investigations ongoing, County Police Commander Cleti Kimaiyo says

By 6 months ago

Police officer killed in Rarieda, firearm stolen

Siaya traders set to benefit from a Sh800m modern market project

The project will be done in two phases and will include prefab stalls, market area segmentation, cold room facilities and primary processing facilities for value addition.

By 6 months ago

Siaya traders set to benefit from a Sh800m modern market project

Azimio and ODM will be intact, Raila now assures

According to Raila, Azimio and ODM will remain intact and will continue to carry the dream of the opposition as they had envisioned.

By 6 months ago

Azimio and ODM will be intact, Raila now assures

State steps up bid to boost digital literacy

The government through the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy has partnered with community networks in a bid to bridge the digital divide in the country.

By 6 months ago

State steps up bid to boost digital literacy

Siaya assembly deputy Speaker suspended over alleged misconduct

Siaya County Assembly Deputy Speaker Andericus Oduor has been suspended for two weeks for alleged gross misconduct and breach of privileges.

By 7 months ago

Siaya assembly deputy Speaker suspended over alleged misconduct

Orengo urges state to beef up security in Lake Victoria

James Orengo regretted that Kenyan fishermen have been losing millions of shillings due to piracy, harassment and arrest by Ugandan authorities.

By 7 months ago

Orengo urges state to beef up security in Lake Victoria

Joy as village gets primary school

Residents of Ogoya village, Central Sakwa ward, Siaya county, broke into song and dance during the official opening of Ogoya Primary School.

By 7 months ago

Joy as village gets primary school

Residents protest over 'untouchable' criminals

Locals are so frightened that they cannot openly talk about the activities of the gang for fear of reprisal.

By 8 months ago

Residents protest over 'untouchable' criminals

Probe as man accused of killing wife over affair

Police said Stella's body was discovered in their house on Thursday around 7:30 pm.

By 8 months ago

Probe as man accused of killing wife over affair

Female KCPE star gets admission to Lenana, a boys' school

Gloria Adhiambo's family has been thrown into a state of confusion after the bright girl was placed to join Lenana School, a boys' school.

By 8 months ago

Female KCPE star gets admission to Lenana, a boys' school

Sinapanga: Bondo's attraction for new housing developers

There is a growing appetite for residential development in areas surrounding the town spanning as far as Sinapanga.

By 8 months ago

Sinapanga: Bondo's attraction for new housing developers

Former barmaid scores B in national exam

A former barmaid who had dropped out of school in Standard Four has scored a B+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exam.

By 8 months ago

Former barmaid scores B in national exam

Asembo Bay roars back to life as Lake Transport revived

On Tuesday, there was joy and celebrations after the Asembo Bay pier was revived with the launch of a waterbus.

By 8 months ago

Asembo Bay roars back to life as Lake Transport revived

Family seeks justice after police vehicle reportedly killed kin

Odhiambo's father, Boniface Opondo, said that police officers dragged his son before he fell and was run over by the Land Cruiser.

By 8 months ago

Family seeks justice after police vehicle reportedly killed kin

Family demands answers after child died while being treated in Siaya hospital

According to records at the hospital, the girl reported to the facility at 10:34 am and was pronounced dead at 11:45 am.

By 8 months ago

Family demands answers after child died while being treated in Siaya hospital

Orengo county address sparks mixed reactions

Orengo's speech elicited mixed reactions from the leaders and residents, who expressed their views on the performance and the vision of the "Nyalore" government.

By 8 months ago

Orengo county address sparks mixed reactions

Fishermen turn to technology to fight insecurity

The beach official assured the fishermen that the digital registration will not only address insecurity issues but also provide data for purposes of planning and resource allocation.

By 9 months ago

Fishermen turn to technology to fight insecurity

Agony for fishermen as extortion, robberies soar

Fishermen have decried illegal arrest, torture and extortion by Ugandan authorities. The extortion ring is run by rogue police officers, fisheries officials and revenue officers.

By 9 months ago

Agony for fishermen as extortion, robberies soar

Orengo outlines measures to unlock Sh4 billion fish market

Siaya Governor James Orengo expressed optimism that the expansion of fish value-addition industries in the county will promote sustainable fishing.

By 9 months ago

Orengo outlines measures to unlock Sh4 billion fish market

Police arrest seven terror suspects in Siaya

The suspects were arrested following an operation conducted by a multi-agency team comprising officers drawn from the National Police Service and DCI in Siaya.

By 9 months ago

Police arrest seven terror suspects in Siaya

Residents protest sorry state of dispensary

Residents claim that the facility lacks essential drugs and is struggling with poor sanitation with some of the rooms infested with bats and rodents.

By 9 months ago

Residents protest sorry state of dispensary

Traditional beliefs scare residents away from planting umbrella tree

They say the umbrella tree, popular for its unique shape, brings bad omen. But Luo Council of Elders dismisses the myth, says there is no scientific evidence.

By 10 months ago

Traditional beliefs scare residents away from planting umbrella tree

Health volunteers at the frontline in patient care

The impact of investment in community health services and CHPs is evident. Regular household registration and visitation have improved, with a reduction in the malaria burden.

By 10 months ago

Health volunteers at the frontline in patient care

Raila warns Siaya MCAs amid break-up call

This comes amid claims of a growing stalemate between Orengo and the Assembly. Human rights groups have also accused the county of poor service delivery and poor governance.

By 10 months ago

Raila warns Siaya MCAs amid break-up call

County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status

Traders at Usenge, which was among the centres elevated to town status now cry for help, with their only prayer being for it to be downgraded to a market centre.

County struggles in plans to elevate Usenge market to town status

High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo found dead in his house

The 57-year-old judge was alone in the house when the incident occurred.

By 2 months ago

High Court Judge Daniel Ogembo found dead in his house

Questions as man defecates on Jesus Christ's statue at Bondo Catholic church

The motive of the incident is still unknown as nothing else was destroyed or stolen at the said premise.

By 3 months ago

Questions as man defecates on Jesus Christ's statue at Bondo Catholic church

Pay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government

The workers said payment of the arrears had been approved but they were yet to receive any money.

By 3 months ago

Pay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government

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