Laura Otieno

April 24, 2026 08:37 (EAT) • 20 hours ago

Orengo now declares himself the 'people’s party leader' of ODM

Orengo claimed that the Linda Mwananchi faction remains the last “steady wheel” holding together the Orange party, which he said is under growing threat from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

April 24, 2026 05:21 (EAT) • 1 day ago

'We will deal with you!' MP Atandi warns Linda Mwananchi ahead of Kisumu rally

Atandi accused the Linda Mwananchi faction of dragging the region back into the opposition, lining up projects implemented by the government.The legislator rallied residents to accompany him to the Sunday rally, which will be held at Owuor Grounds in Kisumu.

April 21, 2026 08:50 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Kenyan man lured to Russia war zone missing for 9 months, family cries for help

30-year-old Richard Ouma is reported to have been duped into travelling under a tourist visa, only to end up on the battlefield in the Russia-Ukraine war.Communication with Ouma went silent in August after he was reportedly deployed to the frontline....

April 17, 2026 08:37 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Murkomen unveils Ksh.14B plan to restore Cherangany ecosystem after deadly landslide

Murkomen said the funds will be used to restore about 62,000 hectares of degraded land within the Cherangany Hills ecosystem.He noted that environmental degradation has increasingly escalated into a security concern, warning that climate-related damage is no longer just an ecological issue but a nat...

April 14, 2026 08:12 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Over 490,000 IDs uncollected as voter registration deadline nears

In Nyanza region alone, a staggering 80,027 cards remained unclaimed as of April 10, despite the rollout of Huduma Mashinani services aimed at bringing government services closer to the people.

March 27, 2026 09:40 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

Heckling, rivalry mark Ruto’s Kiambu tour as Ichung'wa, Wamatangi clash

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi traded tactful barbs with Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah, as each tried to outdo the other on their respective performance records.The president steered clear of the local showdown and continued with his onslaught against the opposition, whom he s...

March 24, 2026 10:06 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Floods displace hundreds as death toll rises to 87

Similarly, over 300 acres of crops have been destroyed in Baringo as heavy rains continue to pound most parts of the country.

March 21, 2026 08:55 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Oburu urges Ruto, Museveni to end harassment of fishermen at Lake Victoria

The long-running conflict has affected fishermen mostly from Siaya and Busia counties for years, who have suffered losses either in paying fines, forfeiting fishing gear, or detention over allegations of fishing in Ugandan waters.

March 21, 2026 06:36 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Ruto, Museveni outline regional trade expansion plan with Kisumu–Malaba SGR extension

The two Heads of State outlined the role of the private sector in spurring economic growth by upscaling local manufacturing to churn out enough volumes for the 4,000-tonne freight capacity train.

March 20, 2026 10:08 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Kenya Railways assures Kisumu residents of compensation ahead of SGR commissioning

Apart from direct employment, the residents outlined a raft of ventures they plan to pursue in relation to the new line.The SGR is expected to provide logistics solutions, while offering opportunities to expand local industries and strengthen Kenya’s export capacity.