Month: February 2024

Daring Escape: 8 Remandees Outsmart Police in Dramatic Kisumu Jailbreak

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In Kisumu, Kenya, a significant and concerning event unfolded as eight remandees managed to escape police custody under dramatic circumstances. This incident occurred at the Koru Police Station in Muhoroni, Kisumu County, on the evening of Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The detainees, who were initially part of a group of ten from Kodiaga remand prison, were scheduled for arraignment at the Menara Law Courts the following day, Thursday, facing various charges. Their escape was meticulously executed during an escorted visit to the latrine, where they overpowered a police officer in…

A Quick Status Report of Key Kisumu County Development Projects

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Kisumu County, in recent years, has embarked on a series of ambitious development projects aimed at transforming the region’s social, economic, and infrastructural landscape. These projects, diverse in nature, range from infrastructural upgrades to initiatives aimed at tackling food insecurity, improving transport, and enhancing urban aesthetics. One of the key projects underway is the transformation of slums into modern residential areas, a Sh1.4 billion initiative under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP 2). This project targets several slums, including Nyalenda, Obunga, Manyatta, Migosi, Nyawita, Kaloleno, Shauri Moyo, Kibuye, and…

Appointment of Chief in Kisumu County Facing Legal Challenges as EACC is Ropped in to Investigate Alleged Irregularities in the Process

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is actively probing into the contentious appointment of an assistant chief in Kisumu County’s Kisumu West subcounty, amid allegations of malpractice in the selection process. The Kisumu West subcounty deputy county commissioner, Maurice Wanyonyi, has been summoned by the EACC to submit a plethora of documents relevant to the recruitment, including the job advertisement, applicant list, application letters, and credentials of both the candidates and those shortlisted. The commission is delving deep, requesting comprehensive details on the interview process, encompassing schedules, minutes, scoring details,…