Politics
Ruth Odinga: I will fight for ODM ticket in Kisumu Governor race
Ruth is seeking to take over from Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o and become the third person to lead Kisumu County since the introduction of devolved government.
Anyang’ Nyong’o
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Sifuna criticises Ruto’s Vision 2060, urges younger leaders to shape Kenya’s future
Speaking during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Mumias, Kakamega County, on Sunday, Sifuna said President Ruto’s time in office was nearing its end and challenged the government to allow younger leaders to take resp...
Nyanza
Nyong’o: There will be no sanctuary for sponsors of violence in Kisumu
In a statement issued on Monday, Nyong'o said the County Security Committee had resolved to treat the incident as organised criminal conduct rather than isolated acts of indiscipline, as authorities moved to re...
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Nyong’o to face Senate over claims of weakening municipal boards
The Senate inquiry is expected to examine whether control of county finances is being used to limit the legal mandate of municipal boards, raising concerns about accountability and service delivery in urban are...
Counties
Governor Nyong’o warns insecurity is scaring away investors in Kisumu
Nyong’o stressed that while the county government remains a key development partner, security is primarily a national government mandate, calling for swift intervention to restore order.
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Nyong’o urges ODM to resist ethnic deals and return to reform path
In a statement on Sunday, March 8, 2026, Nyong’o said the party born from resistance during the 2005 Kenyan constitutional referendum and shaped by the leadership of the late Raila Amollo Odinga must resist eth...
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Governor Nyong’o condemns mass layoffs at state-owned sugar mills
The Governor criticized what he called an “ill-advised and unilateral” decision by the Principal Secretary for Agriculture, warning that it undermines the government’s sugar sector revival program.
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Ruto warns against tribal politics, vows to push development agenda
The President warned Kenyans against politicians who thrive on anger, hatred and tribalism, saying such leaders are dangerous to the country’s unity and progress.
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I’m not against leasing of public sugar mills, Nyong’o clarifies
Nyong’o clarified that he and the ODM leader share a unified stance on the matter.
Education and Career
President Ruto grants charter to Kisumu’s Uzima University
This development pushes the total number of chartered universities in Kenya to 68.
Business
Governor Nyong’o applauds President Ruto’s agreement on SGR extension
Nyong’o expressed his appreciation to President Ruto for successfully negotiating funding for the much-anticipated project with the Chinese government.
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Cherargei blasts ODM for undermining Raila-Ruto deal
Cherargei called on Governor Nyong’o to apologize, accusing him of attempting to blackmail the president.