Cleophas Oluoch

May 26, 2026 09:30 (EAT) • 1 day ago

'We want power too, I have no problem with Oburu': MP Caroli Omondi says

The MP said Linda Mwananchi has its sights set on producing a presidential candidate ahead of the next General Election, adding that its broader mission was clear.Omondi also moved to set the record straight on speculation surrounding former DP Gachagua's political direction....

May 26, 2026 08:25 (EAT) • 1 day ago

MP Caroli Omondi frustrated over limited Parliament debate time on fuel price crisis

Omondi said lawmakers had already presented recommendations to the government but are still waiting for a meaningful response.The legislator questioned why fuel prices remain elevated in Kenya compared to neighbouring East African countries, saying the disparity was a cause for deep concern....

May 22, 2026 01:42 (EAT) • 5 days ago

How East African traders are losing billions to a broken cross-border payment system

Despite sharing borders, cultures, and, in many cases, languages, traders across the region are still forced to settle transactions in US dollars, routed through American correspondent banks, incurring fees and delays that directly eat into their margins.

May 17, 2026 07:58 (EAT) • 1 week ago

EBRD plans Ksh.30B first investment in Kenya as it expands into Sub-Saharan Africa

In an interview with Royal Media Services on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Renaud-Basso said Kenya is among the countries the bank is engaging as it extends its footprint south of the Sahara.

May 17, 2026 07:24 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Oburu calls for tax relief amid rising fuel prices, pledges talks with Mbadi and Ruto

Speaking in Kisumu on Sunday during a meeting that brought together ODM grassroots leaders from across the Nyanza region, Oburu attributed the global spike in fuel costs to geopolitical tensions, pointing to the United States' recent actions against Venezuela and the escalating conflict involving Ir...

April 29, 2026 09:26 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

Migori leads, Kisumu lags as IEBC enhanced voter registration in Nyanza hits 77% of target

Migori County is leading the region in efficiency, having converted 86.89 per cent of its assigned target, registering 46,484 new voters against a target of 53,497.The county's performance places it first among the four counties in the percentage-of-target-achieved ranking....

April 03, 2026 10:57 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Homa Bay leads as Nyanza ID registration drive hits 110,175

Homa Bay led the four-county registration tally with 35,463 IDs processed between January and the end of March, followed by Kisumu at 31,408 and Siaya at 23,530. Migori recorded 19,774 registrations, bringing the regional total to 110,175.

March 28, 2026 12:21 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Faith Odhiambo hands over LSK presidency to Kanjama

The ceremony, which drew members from across the country, saw Kanjama and the incoming 2026–2028 Council sworn in before Odhiambo surrendered the instruments of the presidency, making Kanjama the 52nd president of the Society.

March 25, 2026 12:40 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Kericho mass grave: LSK demands swift identification of 33 exhumed bodies

In a statement shared on her X account on Wednesday morning, Odhiambo urged urgent action, stressing that the victims must be identified and accorded dignity in death.

March 21, 2026 09:15 (EAT) • 2 months ago

KEG demands justice after journalists beaten while covering UDA meeting

The journalists, Gilbert Sitati of Standard Group and George Njoroge of Mediamax, were set upon reportedly in connection with their coverage of a controversial fake ambulance procurement deal linked to Harambee House.